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Navy service leads to ‘interesting life’ for Arneson

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Granica said when softball was cancelled last spring, she never thought it volleyball might be impacted as well in the fall. “When

Editor’s note: To mark the 75th Anniversary of World War II, interviews were conducted with living veterans. This is one in an ongoing series.

Orrin “Doc” Arneson was fresh out of high school when he enlisted in the Navy in July 1945. After spending his childhood on the farm, he was anxious to see the world and learn a trade.

After taking an aptitude test on electronics at Milwaukee, Arneson spent six weeks at Naval Station Great Arneson Lakes in Great Lakes, Illinois.

After basic, he attended radio school in Chicago and reported for duty in Norfolk, Virginia. Arneson arrived at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba in January 1946 where he was assigned to USS Borie DDE-740.

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Senior volleyball returning Letter Winners are thankful to have the opportunity to play in their last season. L-R: Mariah Waalen, Lilly Streich, Hannah Van Someren, Drew Granica, Jenna Hendrickson and Olivia Szobody.

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Amery volleyball excited to be back on court high school team are just thankful to be back in front of the net. Amery has eight seniors taking the court this year: Hannah Van Someren, Mariah Waalen, Drew Granica, Jenna Hendrick-

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It is not at all what they imagined for their last year of volleyball together, but senior members of Amery’s

son, Sarah Garves, Eliza Carlson, Olivia Szobody and Lilly Streich. Recently some of the girls chatted about being back in the gym, the two-ticket rule and how fans can still support the team.

Standing ovation given for donations

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Giving is not just about making a donation; it is about making a difference. The generosity from many throughout the community of Amery is making a difference for the students of the School District of Amery. Recent donations were approved during the Regular

meeting of the board for September.

Accepted were a donation of $7,456.94 from the Amery Lion’s Club, which was raised at their 11th annual City of Lakes tournament, a donation of $3,000 from Michael and Mary Masterson and a donation from WESTconsin Credit Union of $231 to the District for the purchase of school

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supplies for students. A special thank you was given to Jim Richison for coordinating this donation. They also accepted a donation from Because There’s No Place Like Home of school supplies and a donation from 3M, who donated 1,500 of their Command hooks to be used in lockers and classrooms for SEE DONATIONS, PAGE 2A

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summer rolled around and things were not going back to normal it made me think we might not get to play volleyball ever again,” said Granica.

Normal summer volleyball activities were cancelled, but the girls did some outdoor sand volleyball practicing and held out hope that a season would still exist. “I tried not to have my hopes up too high though,” said Van Someren.

Waalen said she is so excited the season started, but like her teammates she wishes it wouldn’t have started so late.

“I am hoping we get through the season without any cancellations,” said Waalen.

“It is scary to think it could get cancelled at anytime,” said Van Someren.

“We are not taking a single day in the gym for granted. As seniors it is different, the other grades have some more time ahead of them,” said Hendrickson. “To think that we could potentially play our last game and not even know it is our last game, really stinks.”

“We are making the most of it, we have too, we have worked really hard throughout the years to get where we are,” said Waalen.

These girls have been playing together since Fourth Grade. This is the one sport they all play together.

They reminisced about Hendrickson’s mother, Tracy, telling them in eighth grade how fast the years were going to fly by and how awesome

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Amery High School volleyball players: Row 5 L to R: Kailey Nelson, Kasidy Jenderny, Tia Lochner, Greyson Plaski, Jadyn Werle, Kenna Heinn, Mallory Kjeseth and Kylie Burch. Row 4 L to R: Hailey Pulkrabek, Cassie Nicholas, Summer Carlson, Neveah Zacharias, Delany Vold, Sara Meck, LilyMae Thompson, Bailee Knapp, Lily Weisenbeck and Bella Becker. Row 3 L to R: Mia Brotzel, Rachel Garves, Helen Buenzli, Megan Wolf, Veronica Fox, Emma Johnson and Emily Krahulec. Row 2 L to R: Madison Will, Tori Green, Rachel Locke, Mykenzi Gumulauskas, Maddi Thompson and Raina Bryan. Row 1 L-R: Eliza Carlson, Sarah Garves, Olivia Szobody, Mariah Waalen, Jenna Hendrickson, Hannah VanSomeren, Lilly Streich and Drew Granica.

their Senior year would be.

“None of us guessed this would happen,” Hendrickson said with a giggle.

There have been some great memories made on and off of the court. Waalen said her favorite memory was sophomore year when the team beat Central in the Regional Championship. “It was so nerve wracking

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and exciting at the same time,” she said.

Van Someren agreed. “I can’t think of another time that stands out as much,” she said. “After we won, the large students section jumped down to congratulate us. I wish we could go back to that moment.”

Hendrickson said what she is

going to remember the most are their pre-game rituals: eating Subway, hanging out in the locker room before a game, loud music while warming up and the great energy.

The girls said they are extremely disappointed that each of them are only allowed two

tickets to give to spectators, due to COVID restrictions.

Granica said, “When you think of games, the crowd is a huge part of it. We love the crowd cheering every point with us.”

Van Someren said she clearly remembers her first Varsity game in front of a packed gym and said she feels bad for the new Varsity players who will not have the same experience this year.

Freshman, Delaney Vold, who is new to Varsity this year, agrees with Van Someren. She said, “I wish there were more people because the more fans there are, the more excitement there is while we play.”

They think New Richmond and Osceola are their biggest competition this year.

They would appreciate the community cheering them on by watching them play on the WE ARE AMERY network.

Freshman Mallory Kjeseth said fans can support all of the Amery volleyball teams by watching the games online and wearing Warrior clothing.

High fives are not exactly encouraged between fans and players right now, but to show these athletes support, you can discreetly tug on your left ear if you happen to see one of them, this will let them know you are cheering them from afar and wishing them success.

“I am glad we are at least having a season, it is better than someday wondering what might have been,” said Granica.

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students to store their face coverings.

A special thank you went to Ashley Emerson for coordinating the donation.

The district accepted a gift from Faith Family Church, which donated $250 to the district to be used toward COVID expenses.

Hundreds of masks have been donated through the Lien Elementary mask drive. They gave thanks to all who have donated so far, including: Diane Amans, Jo Everson, Marilyn Swanson, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Jenessa Hall.

School board member Keith Anderson said he believed the donations deserved a standing ovation and round of applause, other board members and attendees unanimously agreed.

In other business, all administrators agreed in their reports that it has been wonderful to be back in school and things are running smoothly.

A substitute teacher pay rate increase was approved to move from $116/full-day and $58/half-day up to $125/full-day and $62.50/half-day. In the 26 schools that make up CESA 11, Hudson tops the list for substitute pay at $200/full-day and $100/half day. Durand-Arkansas school district pays the least at $95/full-day and $47.50/half-day. Amery’s increase is the first in approximately three years and makes them competitive with the neighboring districts of Baldwin-Woodville, Unity, Clear Lake and Clayton.

Athletic Director Jeff Fern shared the attendance restrictions due to COVID-19. He said the guidelines are:

• Football: Each player receives 4 season tickets to use at home/away events* • Soccer: Each player receives 4 season tickets to use at home/away events • Volleyball: Each player receives 2 season tickets to use and home/away events.* * Passes cannot be used at Ellsworth and Prescott. These districts are not allowing away fans for football and volleyball (They do not offer soccer).

Face coverings are required at all indoor events. For outdoor events, face coverings are required to gain admittance into the facility and highly recommended when fans cannot socially distance.

As far as student sections, the section is limited to students in grades 9-12. Students may attend home events without obtaining a season ticket from a player, but students must wear a mask while in the student section, both indoors and outdoors.

If students do not comply, they will be eliminated from the section at future events.

In personnel action New Employees/ Athletic Contracts were approved for Jessica Anderson, Megan Marquand and Sophie Porter as Assistant Clubhouse teachers.

Resignations accepted were Jessica Anderson, Clubhouse Assistant Teacher; Levi Busse, 7th Grade Basketball Coach and Lisa Inlow, Academic and Behavior Support Paraeducator.

Retirements approved were Kathy Hyden as a Clubhouse Assistant Teacher.

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OCT. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 & 24 Pick Your Own Pumpkin Enjoy the relaxed environment of our 80 acre farm and pick your own pumpkin!

Free hay ride to the pumpkin patch and free apple cider and cookies at Glenna Farms, 1333 120th Street, Amery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 24, 2020.

OCTOBER 3 Drive Thru Fall Dinner Deronda Lutheran Church, 1239 65th Ave., Amery, is having a Drive Thru Fall Dinner on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 4 to 7 p.m. Menu: Meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, vegetable, coleslaw, roll and pie. Free will offering; no indoor seating.

is possible beginning at 5 p.m. for social time with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and a short business meeting to follow. Reservations required by September 27. Please call 715268-2136.

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

Please call Mary Davis at 715-501-8327, Sheeran Gallagher at 651-322-1101, Kate Bevington at 715-441-3974 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Amery to schedule an appointment.

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The Amery Woman’s Club plans to meet Monday, October 5 at Amery Ale Works. We will meet outside where social distancing

There will be a Pig Roast hosted by the Men’s Group of East Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 10 from 4 to 6

p.m.

On the menu: roast pig with all the trimmings and sauces, fresh rolls, baked beans, pickles, salads, beverages and desserts.

Call ahead orders starting at 2 p.m. 651-3661025. Free will offering. Take out/curbside pickup available.

Outdoor dining is available. Social distancing will be practiced. Hand sanitizer stations placed throughout. Masked are required unless eating/an excepton applies.

East Immanuel Lutheran Church is located 4 miles south of Amery on Hwy 46 and 1 mile west on 20th Avenue. Look for the steeple!

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

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

Simonson brought on as new Director of Athletics Communications and Events LA CROSSE, Wis. - Viterbo University Director of Athletics Barry Fried officially announced today the hiring of Emily Simonson as the Director of Athletics Communications and Events.

"We are very excited to welcome Emily to the V-Hawk family," commented Athletic Director, Barry Fried. "We were really impressed with Emily during the interview process.

She brings a great combination of skills, experience, and enthusiasm for this position."

Simonson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2019 with a degree in Public Relations and Marketing. She then went on to the University of Georgia, where she received her Master's degree in Sports Management in 2020.

"This is a key position for our department that serves all of our 19 intercollegiate programs," said Fried. "I know Emily will thrive in this role.

She's a hard worker, with a positive attitude and will be a great addition to our team."

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as a Public Relations Intern for the Eau Claire Express of the Northwoods League. While working towards her Master's degree, Simonson worked in Facility Operations for the nationally-recognized Georgia Bulldog football team.

"I am extremely excited to join the Viterbo family," said Simonson. I am grateful to get to call La Crosse my new home.

I would like to thank Barry and the search committee for their confidence in me to take on this position. I look forward to bringing the skills and knowledge that I have learned throughout the years and applying them to Viterbo Athletics."

Simonson is a 2015 graduate of Amery High School. She is the daughter of Michael and Peggy Simonson.

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Coming into focus

BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

J

ust a little over a month to go.

The general election is Tuesday, November 3. If you can squint, you can make out the finish line.

But I have to tell you things are going to get a whole lot worse before they get better.

It seems like there are precious few places to hide from partisan politics. If you turn on the news, get ready for the latest and greatest attack ad. Want to spend some time online? The ads will find you there as well. And I think the less said about social Publisher media, the better.

Among the reasons the camTom Stangl paigns have become so nasty so early is the extended voting time. With the pandemic, a record number of people are requesting absentee ballots and have them in their homes right now.

If you don’t have an absentee ballot, there’s still time to request one. Wisconsin voters have until October 29 to request and absentee ballot, the deadline in November 2 in Minnesota. If you are even considering this option, act now.

While absentee ballots will give peace of mind voting for those concerned about waiting in line in November it seems there is lots and lots of confusion about how they will be counted, as well as the veracity of the count.

This is truly unfortunate because we need to have confidence in our institutions and finding ways to get more, not less people involved in the election process.

So, what’s a concerned citizen to do?

According to the latest national survey results, you are doing the right thing by reading a community newspaper.

The survey — conducted annually by Susquehanna Polling and Research of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — found that 85% of community newspaper readers said they are “very likely” to vote in elections in 2020. Further, respondents rated community newspapers as the most trusted source of information about candidates running for public office.

On a scale of 1 to 10, respondents rated how much they trusted a source’s information when it came to learning about candidates for public office. (A score of “1” means you don’t trust them at all, while 10 means you trust them a lot.)

Community newspapers rated an average of 5.77 – 6.23 among readers – topping all mediums National network TV news – 5.13 Cable TV news shows – 4.60 Talk radio or satellite radio programs – 4.31 Metropolitan newspapers that cover major cities and suburbs – 4.29 Direct mailings from candidates or political parties – 3.73 Facebook or Twitter – 2.92 When it comes to seeking out information about candidates for public office at the federal, state or local level, 68% of respondents turn to national network TV news “very or somewhat often,” closely followed by community newspapers (61%) and cable TV news programs (58%). Less than half of the respondents seek out direct mailings from candidates or political parties (42%), talk radio or satellite radio news program (38%), metropolitan newspapers that cover major cities and suburbs (33%) and Facebook or Twitter (29%) for information.

In the coming weeks, we will be bringing you our voter’s guide to hopefully bring the issues that matter to you into closer focus.

In the meantime, try to stay tuned in and by all means, vote.

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

Every picture tells a story

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

W

e are well within the depths of autumn which means camera shutters are clicking, capturing everybody in the midst of nature’s bountiful colors and beauty. Families stand together in front of sun kissed leaves and Seniors in high school pose nestled in the colored fallen leaves of Maple and Dogwood trees.

If you take a look at a fall photo shoot, both the people and the autumn leaves show us how quickly change can happen.

I guess in more ways than one, I have always been a storyteller, whether in written form or photo form. I can’t even begin to count the number of family pictures I have taken for people over the years.

Between the years I worked as a District Manager for Olan Mills Portrait Studios, the time I owned my own business and the occasions I pause my writing and dust off the old lens to capture the smiles of family and friends, I have seen a lot of changes from year to year in the faces on the other side of the lens.

Like soaking in every last minute of the fall warmth and picturesque landscapes, we must remember to cherish the time we have with the loved ones sitting beside us in the photos because life is always changing.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If my family photo could talk, the thousand words

would include phrases such as: “Mooooom, I can’t find my shirt.”

“Why does she have to stand so close to me?” “Why can’t the dog be in this pose?” “Can we do a funny face picture?” and “How long is this going to take?”

During the photo shoot, my four kids can never just easily cooperate, look at the camera and smile. It is much more important for them to look over at one of their sibEditor lings to make sure April Ziemer they are following instructions.

My husband moans and groans, acting like he just wants to get this over with, but if that were truly the case he wouldn’t add to the chaos.

Usually he is the one making faces, looking away, and laughing. I am usually quite stressed before the session even starts and I sometimes wonder Josh has his own little hidden camera with a zoom lens focused in on my last nerve, so he can press it.

I am not innocent in all of the debauchery. I usually ask to look at the photo preview immediately where I then complain about the color scheme, somebody’s hair, or my weight. Guess what? No matter how nice that photo looks, I’ll pick it apart.

It is a mess when we have those darn pictures taken, but we are not unique. Nine times out of 10, it is a mess when I photograph any family.

Here’s the thing-it is a beautiful mess.

Someday Josh and I will look back at these keepsakes and wonder where the years went. Like those September trees, our family is transforming. Our oldest will head to college in a few short years. We will have to schedule these photos sessions in between times that our other children want to hang out with friends and practice sports.

Reminiscing at old photos can show you how different a picture can look from year to year. People age and styles morph into something different. Tiny changes take place all through a year and you might not even notice as they take place.

Looking back can be bitter sweet.

I have especially discovered this after losing loved ones over the past couple of years. I am so thankful we have always taken the time to take those snapshots each fall because we take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone. Sometimes, that return ticket takes my heart on a much, much needed trip.

Life in general is like looking back at those old photos. Sometimes it’s painful, sometimes it’s beautiful and many times it is a little of both.

You really shouldn’t wait for those brightly colored leaves each autumn, snap those photos all year long.

Life changes so quickly, soak it in.

Whether it is during a photo shoot or while spending time with loved ones…don’t blink.

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

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR You might be Republican

Actions of Polk County Chair

If you see and understand that the unchecked violence and destruction by BLM and Antifa rioters are virtually all in Democrat controlled cities you might be a Republican. If you think that a campaign for president paying bail for violent rioters so they can go do more rioting, or attack police or destroy mom and pop businesses is wrong, you might be a Republican. If you think paying felon’s fines so they can vote for your presidential candidate is wrong you might be a Republican. If you understand that the right to keep and bear arms is an unambiguous individual right you might be a Republican. If you believe that our federal government should operate from the concept of “peace through strength”, you might be a Republican. If you believe the United States of America is and should be “One Nation Under God”, you might be a Republican. If you believe Judges all the way up to Supreme Court should respect the Constitution and not legislate from the bench in order to create new laws and pseudo rights, you might be a Republican. If you believe that abortion mills like Planned Parenthood should not exist, let alone be receiving our tax dollars, you might be a Republican. If as a child you sang that song with the lyrics, “red and yellow black and white they are precious in his sight” and believe, like Martin Luther King Jr. did that racism and reverse racism are equally wrong, you might be a Republican. If you understand that socialism, Communism, and Fascism are all inferior to our Democratic Republic with a monopoly free entrepreneur rich capitalist economy, you might be a Republican. If you think that someone who has a record of getting history making peace agreements between Israel and multiple Arab nations is better suited to be President than someone who has a track record of kowtowing to nations like Iran or China and leveraging foreign countries like China or the Ukraine in order to make close relatives millions of dollars via shady deals, you might be a Republican.

Rod Cain Deer Park

I am writing to bring attention to the anti-democratic actions of Chris Nelson, chair of Polk County’s board of supervisors, as well as the hateful and violent rhetoric he is defending from one of his appointees.

Both the August and September county board meeting saw public comments about the racist and foul-mouthed behavior of Tom Magnafici, our county’s representative on an important regional planning commission. Magnafici spews an unending stream of social media vitriol, including posts that make light of or encourage violence against peaceful protesters and elected officials.

Commissioner Magnafici is entitled to his opinions but freedom of speech does not mean freedom from the consequences of one’s speech. This behavior is unacceptable from someone who is supposed to represent all of Polk County in a public service appointment. If Magnafici is unwilling to curb his profane hate speech he should be replaced.

Chairman Nelson’s response to these concerns has been to ignore and dismiss them. His only action so far is to eliminate public comments at county board meetings on the flimsy excuse that some commentators have used inappropriate language. In fact, most of the inappropriate language used was the reading of a direct quote from Magnafici.

Public input on board decisions that affect us all is critical to a well-functioning local democracy. Nelson and his cronies on the board must be held accountable and cannot be permitted to stifle the democratic process in Polk County.

Kendrick Guenther

Better off than four years ago Last week a letter from Mary Jo Nissan asked the question, are you better off than you were four years ago. The answer to that question is a definite yes. I’m a blue color worker in a midsize job shop. During the Obama years I had my hours cut, the company I

work for did not have enough money to update equipment, for six years we did not get any raises, in fact one year the owner ended up taking money from his personal savings to keep the company afloat. It’s not enough that there was not enough money for raises, but more money was taken from me in healthcare cost. The fact is my wife and I were forced to use the equity in our house and refinance to lower our payments so we wouldn’t lose our home. By the end of the Obama administration my health care cost went up a hundred bucks a week, and I only pay twenty-five percent, so the company paid three hundred bucks a week more to keep me insured. Now to add insult to injury my co-pay when I went to the doctor went from twenty percent to the first three thousand then twenty percent. This is why I tell people Obama care was an insurance care program, not a healthcare program.

Now since Trump took office I have gotten three raises, my health care cost stabilized, and I have received two production bonuses. Our company has updated and added equipment, and over time is available. Before the covid-19 the unemployment rate was the lowest since WWII, manufacturing was coming back to the United States, and our business climate was the best it’s been in years .

The fact is DC has become a toxic environment, I’m not saying just this administration. Look at the Clinton administration and how the opposing party tried to destroy him. The division is effecting us as a country, which I believe is being done on purpose to weaken us as a united country. We are being told a vote for an independent is a wasted vote, yet it’s the only vote that could bring change to DC. Jeff Ditschler Amery Amery

Best Friends at the Farmers Market Just getting home from the Farmers Market and contemplating my super, I got a call from Val Burke of the Pike

Hole saying I’d wont the grand prize.

I went back to claim the my reward which consisted of 2 kinds of popcorn, 2 decorative pumpkins, watermelon, maple syrup, green beans, lettuce, radishes, smoked trout, goat soap, a mask, gift certificates for lamb a green house and big squash and wooden sign.

Wow! I poured a glass of wine, ate the popcorn, ate the smoked trout and had the watermelon for dessert. My yellow wooden sign (matching my kitchen) says, “Best Friends”. Don’t miss out.

Thank you.

Cordially, Pat Canham Amery

Please Help Each Other And-One Another Recently our granddaughter, an ICU Nurse in one of the Mid-West’s largest hospitals, came down with Covid-19.

Her patient had come into their ER, (tested negative) and then was admitted to the ICU floor. Our granddaughter became her nurse. As they say, “the rest is history”. After 2 plus weeks of isolation, work as an ICU nurse has again begun for her. She is back to where she needs to be, sometimes being transferred to care for the COVID patients.

Just this past weekend Wisconsin set a new record in just one day, for positive test results-2,817--an alarming amount! Here we are at Monday, with this being the 4th straight day Wisconsin has seen our daily new Covid-19 case count surpass 2,000--(according to the WI Department of Health). These 2,217 new cases were from 8,023 tests analyzed on Sunday. This is by far a new record high since the pandemic began! We have also had a record number of deaths: 1,281.

Please, please, do this for those of us who have loved ones on the front lines as we do! Please do this for those of us who are vulnerable, for your loved ones; your family. And last of all, for yourselves!! Remember: WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!!

Sincerely, Ann Krisik Amery

ABOUT THE TOWN

Preparation for voting

BY GENE JOHNSON PUBLISHER EMERITUS, PRESS PUBLICATIONS, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN

YOUR VOTING DECISIONS in the presidential election on November 3 will be important if you haven’t already voted in absentia.

I’m not endorsing any candidate, but I read some helpful information by Peter Adams, head of the education team at the News Literacy Project.

In part, what he suggests is to understand what the most important issues in this campaign are to you and then determine which policies and political candidates are best suited to address those concerns.

You may have to make a list of those important issues. My list includes a successful vaccine to control the virus and/or therapies to assist; a strong economy that provides employment, which in part means policies that will bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.; national health care available to everyone that allows private insurance options; a foreign policy that brings nations together to avoid wars and eco-

nomic disturbances; and racial equity with freedoms and justice for all as provided by our Constitution.

Now let’s look at what Peter Adams suggests.

1) Keep an eye on your emotions. Be rational with the information you receive. Be sure there is credible evidence that backs up the information.

Gene Johnson 2) Don’t share information if you have only read the headlines and be skeptical of what you read.

3) Learn to spot misinformation patterns. Remember, elections inspire all kinds of rumors, hoaxes and misleading memes. You can spot misinformation by following fact-checking organizations.

4) Don’t fall for deepfakes or cheapfakes. We used to be able to trust what we saw with our own eyes. No more.

Artificial intelligence is now capable of producing incredibly lifelike fabrications, whether it is images of people or videos.

5) Be skeptical, not cynical. With so much misinformation circulating, it’s tempting to give in to cynicism and confusion and to embrace the belief the other political party can’t be trusted and nothing you see on line is credible.

Therefore, there is no sense in paying attention to any of it.

If you see something fake, false or misleading, do something. Share it with fact-checkers and news outlets.

Warn others with a comment or a reply.

Post accurate information and report false content and malicious accounts when they violate platforms and community standards. Democracy requires nothing less.

I think Adams makes some important points as we prepare how we will vote in the coming election.

There are other important topics which need consideration. They are abortion, climate change, criminal justice, education, gun policies, immigration and appointing judges.

ON THE EDUCATION front we are seeing some families grouping to be able to hire a qualified teacher for their children. This is coming out of fear of

the pandemic in situations where both parents work and must make a choice whether to send their kids to school or not. By eliminating day care, hiring a teacher or tutor may be able to make the numbers work.

FROM THE MAIL to TV ads, it’s clear that on November 3 we have the presidential election along with a host of other political candidates seeking national and state positions. I’ve never seen so many requests for political assessments which seem to me are often just political donation requests.

Our newspapers we are presenting Voters’ Guides and hope they are helpful in understanding the local candidates who will be on your respective ballots.

Keep the letters to the editor coming.

Carefully write your opinions on the critical issues our country, state and local communities are facing. We have had to start charging a nominal fee for letters about political topics during election season, so that our editorial pages don’t become overrun with propaganda written by campaign staff and volunteers.

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105 Years Ago Sewell A. Peterson Shot The first tragedy of the hunting season in Barron County occurred Monday afternoon, when Sewell A. Peterson, the Rice Lake banker, accidentally discharged his shotgun, the contents striking him in the abdomen.

His son, Raymond, Peterson and John Win, had planned a hunting trip to Long Lake, and Mr. Peterson having some business in that vicinity accompanied them in the auto.

At first he did not intend to take a gun, but after they had proceeded a ways, he decided he might do a little hunting and borrowed a gun from an acquaintance. When they neared the hunting grounds the auto was left standing and the two younger men walked some distance away in the search of game, and Mr. Peterson remarked that he would go only a short distance and then return to the car and wait for them.

When they returned they found him sitting on the ground and saw at once that he had been injured. He was still conscious and when questioned said that in climbing into the auto his foot slipped from the step and in the fall the gun was discharged, the load striking him in the upper part of the abdomen.

The Catalog House 1. Does not show you goods before you buy them.

2. Does not extend to you credit as does the local merchant when you are hard up.

3. Does not help educate the farmer’s children.

4. Does not sympathize with you at a time when you have sickness in the family.

5. Does not sympathize with you when your wife or children are taken from you.

6. Does not support your schools, churches or charitable institutions.

7. Does not furnish employment to a single resident of your community.

8. Does not spend one dollar of its money with the farmer or consumer.

9. Does not help build your roads and care for your streets.

By C. W. S.

90 Years Ago October 2, 1930 Three Men Injured in Soo Line Accident One man was terribly injured and two others sustained serious injuries in an accident on the Soo Line just east of this city Monday. The men were a part of the section crews under Chas. Nelson and H. Wabschall who were stringing rails along the right of way from a flat car.

Some of the men were in the boxcar just ahead of the flat on which the rails were loaded when one of the rails became loosened and fell from the flat while the train was in motion.

It struck something on the roadbed, bent like a horseshoe and up-ended crashing

William Amery descendants parade marshals Parade marshals for the Amery Centennial parade that was held on the 4th of July in 1987, were offspring of William Amery for whom the community was named. State Rep. Dave Paulson supplied and drove the team and wagon.

through the roof of the car in which the men were riding.

Harry Amundson of Deronda, sustained a compound fracture of the lower jaw, a fracture of the left cheek and severe bruises and cuts about the face and body. Julius Vogt of Turtle Lake sustained severe scalp wounds and both legs were badly injured but there were no fractures. James West suffered scalp wounds.

75 Years Ago September 27, 1945 “Moochy” Featured in Star Journal Story The following is a story written by a Star Journal correspondent, Gerald R. Thorp.

Tokyo – “Moochy, The Magnificent,” the man who taught the Jap guard at Umeda prison camp in Osaka about American might, military and otherwise, today was on his way home to Hudson, Wis., and all Osaka was grieved.

For, in more Yesterday’s than three News years as a prisoner and Diane Stangl one month as a free man, John Mucciacciaro, 27, son of R. J. Mucciacciaro, became the most feared, respected and loved man in Osaka.

Moochy, whose five feet, eight inch body weighed 235 pound when he was a professional wrestler before the war, was a private first class in the marines on Guam on Dec. 7, 1941.

Captured three days later, Moochy was brought directly to Japan and after a brief stay in other camps was assigned to Umeda. They needed stevedores there. Moochy’s hairy chest and amazing biceps looked good to the Japs.

Soon Moochy became the ringleader of a group of prisoners who decided prison fare was not for them. So they systematically pilfered railroad cars of the finest foods. It was not as easy as it sounds.

Bribes among the guards were plentiful but sometimes they were caught. The boys learned to take beatings when those times came. They were growing fat and liked it.

Then came March 14, 1944.

Moochy was caught by sentry with a sockful of sugar strapped against his body.

The sentry then did something he is still regretting. He struck Moochy in the face.

Moochy knocked the sentry cold with an uppercut that travelled only six inches. As his fellow prisoners stood by grinning happily, other Japs came running at the wrestler. The Japs assailed him in waves of three and four. Moochy by this time had worked himself into a temper.

As he stood with is foot on the face of one Jap, he hurled another against the side of the concrete dock.

Gold teeth, silver teeth, plain teeth, and a quantity of blood littered the dock and none of those commodities were Moochy’s.

Now there were only a handful of Japs left to meet the flailing whirlwind blows. Other Americans there became alarmed. They pulled Moochy off.

“No use killing these guys and getting us all in jam,” they entreated.

The Yanks, with the situation well in hand, began to count the score. There were 18 senseless Japs on the dock, 18 knockouts in maybe seven or eight minutes.

Of course, the Jap commanding officer had to punish Moochy. They thought about killing him, but the officials of the steamship line, who got his services for nothing, protested.

He was too good a worker. And then, too, perhaps the Japs feared that they couldn’t kill a man with atomic fists.

Moochy was required to stand at attention for 19 consecutive days. Then he went back to work, and pilfering and eating better than the Jap commander.

Moochy lived pretty much as he wanted from then on, Jap

coolies, who also worked on the docks, idolized him. Osaka natives know him now as the strongest, slickest-talking and most likable character ever to come their way.

Ethel’s to Open Saturday, Sept. 29, will mark the opening day for Ethel’s, an eating establishment, which will be operated by Ethel Williamson in the former bank building, which the Music Store occupied recently.

The building has been completely redecorated and rearranged to make it into a suitable location for the business.

Hours will be from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Sundays 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will reopen at 8:30 p.m. until 2 a.m.

Loses Cow to Itchy Trigger Finger Youths Albert Sufka, who resides on the Elmer Olson farm on the Hickory Point road, isn’t very well pleased with the hunting season so far.

Monday afternoon Albert ventured from the house just in time to have a rifle bullet hit the ground next to him.

That was bad, but what was even worse, one of his cows, soon to come fresh was shot in the udder and will have to be butchered.

Three youths from this community, it seems, were responsible for the episode. They were equipped with one shotgun and two rifles and were pinging away with gusto at some ducks in a slew-hole on his place.

Aus Music Store Now Operating The Aus Music Store is now ready and doing business in their new location across the tracks in South Amery.

Aubrey Aus states that the entire place has been redecorated and made over into a suitable building to house the music accessories and radio repair and parts.

60 Years Ago September 29, 1960 Returns Billfold To Rural Man

“When a young person does something wrong its always in the paper, so I think this should be in there, too,” stated Mrs. Oscar Rickson last Saturday morning.

She then related how her husband’s billfold had been lost and had been found by Shelby Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Anderson.

The Anderson girl picked up the billfold on the bridge east of Iverson Implement and in an attempt to fi nd the owner, she turned the billfold over to Neil Thompson of the Union State Bank.

All of the money and papers in the billfold were intact when it was returned.

55 Years Ago September 30, 1965 Two New Buildings Underway Pile driving was completed during the past week for two new business structures in the city.

Work is now expected to be “full steam ahead” for the Amery Motor Company’s new building just east of the American Legion Hall.

Route’s new supermarket construction is also complete with their pile driving and are making plans for the pouring of concrete this forthcoming week.

October 7, 1965 Vandals Smash York Cottage Arlyn York really intended to spend his Saturday afternoon readying his cottage on Pike Lake for the winter months, but the call to bundle up scrap paper for the Scouts seemed more important to him.

Had he worked at the cottage, chances are that it wouldn’t be the dismal wreck that it is today.

Sometime either Saturday or Sunday morning, vandals broke into the cottage on Pike Lake, located just north of the Al York residence in North Amery, and left it in shambles.

Every window was poked out along with the aluminum screens. Each room was completely wrecked with holes poked through the walls. Even the outside pump was completely dismantled with parts thrown into the lake and outdoor toilet tipped.

“I just feel kind of sad that there should be people like this in the world,” was the reaction expressed by York after viewing the damage.

“I would sure like to fi nd out who they are and make them clean it up,” he muttered as he set about assaying the damage.

Destruction was total…even to a pair of sunglasses that were smashed in the violent quest for amusement.

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Smith Jr. in custody Polk County Jail In/Out Report for attempted homicide SEPTEMBER 14-21, 2020

In a statement released by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department September 28, it was relayed 32-year-old Duane Smith Jr., Glenwood City, has been taken into custody for attempted homicide.

According to the release, Friday, September 25, at 6:09p.m., Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a rural Clear Lake address for the attempted Homicide of an elderly victim. The 77 year-old victim had bluntforce trauma and edged weapon wounds. The victim was able to fight off the attack and protect himself with a shotgun. The victim fired a shot but did not strike the suspect. The suspect, Smith Jr, was believed to be under the influence of controlled substances and fled the scene.

Deputies put out an attempt to locate on Smith. The St Croix

County Sheriff’s Office and Glenwood City Police quickly located the suspect and took him into custody without incident.

The victim was airlifted to Regions Hospital and was in stable condition. Smith Jr. is in custody at the Polk County Jail.

Incident remains under investigation by the Polk County Duane Smith Jr. Sheriff’s Office.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance in the case: Clear Lake Ambulance, Clear Lake Fire, Life Link Air Ambulance, Glenwood City Police, and St Croix County Sheriff’s Office.

Polk County marriage licenses Dale Martin Chaffee and Joann Marie Glowartz of Osceola are to be married October 10, 2020.

Kenneth Charles Dado and Judith Margaret Foeller of Balsam Lake are to be married October 10, 2020.

Kyle Richard Fisher and Kelsey Marie Freundschuh of Eyota were married September 26, 2020.

Tyler Joseph Kozial of Bashaw and Shantel Star Peterson of Alden are to be married October 17, 2020.

Shane Miles Kromer and Kyimeny Marie Korn of Garfield are to be married October 3, 2020.

Brandon Robert Langerud and Kelli Lynn Pluff of Centuria were married September 25, 2020.

Benjamin Alexander Maack of Luck and Jaclyn Sue Kinsey of Forest Lake are to be married October 10, 2020.

Jacob William Nelson and Nicole Lorraine Rogers of Phoe-

nix were married September 19, 2020.

Dawson James Rich and Kimberly Ann Johnson of Bone Lake were married September 19, 2020.

Shane Richard Rossow and Brittany Nicole Butler of Clam Falls were married September 15, 2020.

Eric David Silverman and Kimberly Ellen Hardies of Eureka were married September 22, 2020.

John Lee Strickland of Hugo and Linda Mae Irene Gale of Amery are to be married October 3, 2020.

Michael Peter Van Delinder and Stephanie Rae Smith of St. Paul are to be married October 10, 2020.

Scott Bernard Werner and Morgan Elli Andrews of Vermillion were married September 19, 2020.

Brandon Raymond Willey of Farmington and Sabrina Nicole Keyes of New Richmond are to be married October 10, 2020.

Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. The following cases were heard:

CITY OF AMERY Thomas E. Humphrey, 32, New Richmond, operating while revoked (forfeiture), $124.

Michael D. Leitzke, 47, Amery, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Linda M. Lingerfelt, 48, Amery, operating without a valid license, $124; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Brittany A. Marz, 31, Amery,

operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Thaddeus J. Mosio, 33, Amery, possession of controlled substance, $376.

Casandra L. Seline, 28, operating after suspension, $124.

VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Alexandria P. Bloom, 28, Eau Claire, operating after suspension, $124.

James M. Myer, 33, Clayton, operating while revoked (forfeiture), $124.

ADMISSIONS Tyler Reese Kuettel, disorderly conduct.

Donald Timothy Raymond, possession of THC misdemeanor.

Glen Arthur Roepke, operating while intoxicated.

Bradley Bart Quinn, possession of methamphetamine.

Neena Marie Williams, possession of methamphetamine.

Nicholas Anthony Roubik, possession of methamphetamine.

Justin Irvin Mudrick, possession of methamphetamine.

Tyler Jessica Marsh, possession of methamphetamine.

Alexandra Nicole Love, possession of methamphetamine.

Randy Ronald Carlton Foster, warrant on failure to appear.

Joshua Todd Harmon, out of county warrant.

Hunter Carl Schmidt, operating while intoxicated (2nd).

Anthony Peter Isais, possession of THC misdemeanor.

Aaron Lewis Kobs, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Michael John Dahedl, disorderly conduct.

Leon George Klein Jr., operating while revoked (forfeiture 2nd).

Tyler Carl Johnson, operating while intoxicated.

Cristian Aaron Borrego, operating while intoxicated.

Wesley Emil Alwin, substantial battery/aggrivated/ intend bodily harm.

Ariel Otillia Wilson, possession of methamphetamine.

Kathleen Kay Huntington, bail jumping, felony.

Douglas Allen Bengtson Jr., operating while intoxicated (2nd).

Nedra Purnella Bland, warrant on failure to appear.

Brian David Jorgenson, operating while intoxicated (4th).

Jessica Lynn Mroz, warrant on failure to appear.

Natasha Marie Moffitt, possession of methamphetamine.

Donovan Dennis Nickell, possession of methamphetamine.

Kyle Timothy McCarty, probation hold.

Gabriel Waylon Wright, probation hold.

Cory Donald Newman, operating while intoxicated (3rd).

Cody David Jantz, probation hold.

RELEASES Jon Scott Staebler, negligently abuse of vulnerable adults causing death, time served.

Tyler Carl Johnson, operating while intoxicated, OWI release.

Cristian Aaron Borrego, operating while intoxicated, book in and release misdemeanor.

Timothy Dixon McClellan, probation hold, time served.

Michael John Dahedl, disorderly conduct, book in and release misdemeanor.

Leon George Klien Jr., operating while revoked (forfeiture 2nd), book in and release misdemeanor.

Aaron Lewis Kobs, possession of drug paraphernalia, bond posted.

Melissa Marie Diers Leske, resisting or obstructing an officer, signature bond.

Joshua Todd Harmon, out of county warrant, other agency.

Randy Ronald Carlton Foster, warrant on failure to appear, bond posted.

Anthony Peter Isais, possession of THC misdemeanor, book in and release misdemeanor.

Tyler Jessica Marsh, possession of methamphetamine, bond posted.

Nicholas Anthony Roubik, possession of methamphetamine, bond posted.

Bradley Bart Quinn,

possession of methamphetamine, signature bond.

Justin Irvin Mudrick, possession of methamphetamine, signature bond.

Neena Marie Williams, possession of methamphetamine, signature bond.

Alexandra Nicole Love, possession of methamphetamine, signature bond.

Christian Michael Salsbury, operating while intoxicated (2nd), time served.

Hunter Carl Schmidt, operating while intoxicated (2nd), OWI release.

Glen Arthur Roepke, operating while intoxicated, OWI release.

Rebecca Marie Baker, forgerty-uttering, signature bond.

Mark Edward Larson Jr., possession of drug paraphernalia, signature bond.

David Daniel Anderson, possession of child pornography, bond posted.

Donald Timothy Raymond, possession of THC misdemeanor, book in and release misdemeanor.

Tyler Reese Kuettel, disorderly conduct, bond posted.

Nathan Raymond Kast, out of county lodger, other agency.

Paul Edward Braun Jr., bail jumping-felony, bond posted.

Sara Ruth Domogalla, possession of methamphetamine, bond posted.

Austin Richard Winger, operating while revoked (forfeiture 2nd), book in and release misdemeanor.

Joseph Richard Winger, possession of THC misdemeanor, signature bond.

Roger Dale Shepherd, trespassing to land-remaining after notice, dismissed.

Chasta Lynn Giller, forgery-uttering, dismissed.

Amber Lynn Jennissen, forgery-uttering, bond posted.

Michael Kenneth Rainey, battery-simple, signature bond.

Amery Police Report 09/18/20-09/24/20 09/18/20, 7:35 a.m., Welfare check 09/18/20, 12:28 p.m., Assist other agency 09/18/20, 1:43 p.m., Vehicle lockout 09/18/20, 3:35 p.m., Fraud report 09/18/20, 8:18 p.m., Assist in civil matter 09/18/20, 8:25 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 09/18/20, 9:47 p.m., Disturbance 09/19/20, 2:10 p.m., Animal control call 09/19/20, 8:34 p.m., Noise complaint 09/19/20, 10:25 p.m., Suspicious activity 09/20/20, 2:08 a.m., Disturbance 09/20/20, 5:40 a.m., Assist citizen 09/20/20, 9:09 p.m., Assist EMS 09/21/20, 12:02 a.m., Mental health call 09/21/20, 2:14 a.m., Assist EMS 09/21/20, 9:27 a.m., 911 hang up 09/21/20, 2:23 p.m., Assist in civil matter 09/22/20, 11:24 a.m., Suspicious activity

09/22/20, 12:15 p.m., Suspicious Activity 09/22/20, 12:20 p.m., Theft from vehicle call 09/22/20, 12:40 p.m., Juvenile call 09/22/20, 1:30 p.m., Theft from vehicle call 09/22/20, 2:50 p.m., Assist Amery Fire Dept.

09/22/20, 7:40 p.m., Animal control call 09/23/20, 9:18 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 09/23/20, 9:45 p.m., House check 09/23/20, 9:44 p.m., Mental health call 09/23/20, 11:30 p.m., Juvenile call 09/23/20, 11:55 p.m., Child custody dispute 09/24/20, 1:51 a.m., Assist other agency 09/24/20, 12:30 p.m., Assist citizen 09/24/20, 8:26 p.m., Arrest - Burglary 09/25/20, 12:23 a.m., Assist citizen 09/25/20, 4:57 a.m., Assist other agency ARRESTS: Joseph R. Starr, 31, Minneapolis, MN - Burglary, Theft, Bail Jumping

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WWII: Arneson studied forestry, worked as airline mechanic before medical school CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A

The Borie was one of the last ships attacked by a kamikaze pilot. Aug. 9, 1945, the same day as the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, a kamikaze crashed into Borie’s superstructure between the mast and the 5-inch gun director, causing extensive damage, killing 48 men and wounding 66.

“Luckily, the bomb dropped off the edge of the ship, or the damage would have been much worse,” Arneson said. “The guys told me the force of the blast either knocked them down or lifted them off their feet.”

Arneson’s time on the Borie came after the ship was repaired. He served as a radioman apprentice. One of the perks of working the 10 hour shifts in the radio room was “getting all the coffee you could drink any time of the day or night,” Arneson recalls.

The Borie had six batteries of 5-inchguns,fivetorpedotubesand lots of depth charges. The ship was 400 feet long, 40 feet wide and could move as fast as 40 miles per hour.

“We had a good crew, we were treated well and worked hard,” Arneson said.

He left the Navy as a Seaman First Class in August 1946.

Arneson wanted to be a pilot when he left the Navy but learned there was a glut of 29,000 pilots after the war.

He decided to study Forestry, starting at LaCrosse State College before transferring to

CONTRIBUTED

Arneson served as a radio operator on the U.S.S. Borie. Arneson said the ship was “smooth and fast.”

CONTRIBUTED

Arneson posed for a picture at a USO Club. He left the Navy in 1946.

the University of Minnesota, where he met his classmate, future Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant.

Arneson heard there was a large number of people getting into forestry so he returned to his love of aviation and attended the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma, graduating as an aircraft mechanic. Doc got a job with Wisconsin Central Airline in Madison, Wisconsin.

He enjoyed his years as a “Doctor of Motors” with the airline, helping to standardize a fleet of DC-3s the airline acquired from Eastern Airlines.

Wisconsin Central Airline flew flights to regional hubs, including Midway in Chicago.

Arneson decided he would like to try medical school.

When the Veterans Administration declined to fund the schooling, he received a loan from his father. Doc got his Pre-Med degree from Marquette University and his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He graduated June 15, 1956 and got married the next day. His wife, Kristie, was a bookkeeper at a Chicago bank.

Arneson did a one-year residency in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he did rotations in orthopedics, heart, internal medicine and performed some basic surgeries.

The couple moved to Amery in 1957 where Arneson joined the Amery Clinic with Doctors Ford and Marra. In the next 30 years, Arneson would deliver around 60 babies a year. He estimates he delivered just under 1,800 children. Doc is proud that he was an early adopter of allowing fathers to gown and mask up to witness the birth of their children.

Arneson was the lone doctor at the clinic for seven years after the retirements of Ford and Marra. Doc retired in 1992.

Arneson and his wife have four children: Vickie, Yvonne, Gwen and Duane and four grandchildren.

“I’ve had an interesting life,” Arneson said. “I’m so grateful for my health.”

INSURANCE ADVICE

Q. Is there different insurance for a

camper parked at a rented seasonal lot vs a camper we pull around to different spots on the weekends?

Erik Hellie Insurance Agent

A. Yes, If a camper is stationary, hooked permanently to

utilities, and is up on blocks, skirted, with a deck or porch built on and not to be moved it is best insured on a mobile home policy. If the camper moves around and is pulled by a vehicle even a few times per year then it is best insured on your auto policy.

Q. Are you an expert in your field? Would you like to share your knowledge with others?

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

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published the last week of October.

MEDICAL ADVICE

TAX ADVICE

Q. What is peripheral artery disease

Q. What happens if I don’t file my taxes

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A. There are multiple penalties assessed by

and how does it affect wounds?

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the Michael J. Melby narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry – Wound Healing blood from the heart to the legs. If blood flow is Center Medical Director restricted, then less oxygen reaches the wound.

And, it won’t heal correctly. If PAD is severe and goes untreated, it can lead to gangrene and even amputation. Chronic toe and foot sores are common in people with PAD, as are cramping, numbness, weakness or heaviness in the leg muscles.

If you’re struggling with a wound that won’t heal, we can help. Call 715-268-0175. No physician referral is necessary.

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Q. What can you do to help the

on time?

community during these times?

Dirk Prindle

the government (as everyone is aware of) and are many times “stacked” on top of each other. There are two basic individual penalties: Failure to File and Failure to Pay penalties.

Failure to File - 5% of unpaid taxes for each month that a tax return is late (up to 25% of unpaid taxes) Failure to Pay - ½ of 1% unpaid taxes for each month after the due date Please file your taxes on time as the penalties start in the past and are not from October 15th forward!!! Let us know if we can be assistance to you. Please call CarlsonSV at 715-268-7999 for any of your tax and accounting needs.

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A. Check on your neighbors with a call and

Joseph Gates LNHA

offer help.

Explore ways to volunteer virtually.

Getting only essentials from the local stores.

Giving blood if able.

Taking care of yourself during this time.

Remembering those in the front line. (Grocery store clerks, domestic workers, nurses and doctors, police officers and fire fighters, the people who work at the laundromat, sanitation workers, delivery people, teachers who taught our kids virtually, and the list goes on.)

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Consider Wedding Insurance Never has wedding insurance been such a hot topic than throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Without much notice, many couples across the world were forced to improvise and change their plans when adjusting things for their big day. But what is wedding insurance and how can it help you reduce your risk of losing money when planning your wedding?

Basically, wedding insurance covers a problem with the venue or a supplier. It can also offer ďŹ nancial coverage in the case of a key wedding party member falling ill.

You can work with your local insurance providers to look at the various options on the marketplace.

In most cases, depending on the type of coverage a couple takes out, a wedding will be covered by insurance policies for the following: • A venue cancels on you. • A supplier changes plans. • Cancellation required due to a key guest not being able to attend due to poor health. • Personal liability and legal expenses. • Lost, stolen or damaged goods. • COVID-19-related cancella-

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Small Ceremony, Big Crowd The small wedding ceremony is all the rage across the United States as couples look to get back to more intimate celebrations with those closest to them.

There are many benefits to a smaller ceremony, including reduced cost, stress and logistics if you pull it off correctly. You can also get more value for your dollar when it comes to paying for vendors, food and drink. Your wedding planner and decorator may also thank you for a smaller ceremony because there will be less hassle than having to decorate a larger space.

When weighing the options of hosting a smaller wedding, be sure to talk it over with your future spouse. A smaller, more intimate setting means you’ll likely have to limit the number of invitations you send out, which can be a stressful experience on its own because you’ll need to deal with the potential of leaving important people off your guest list.

More connection with your guests

One of the main benefits of a smaller wedding is a more manageable crowd size. You may feel like you are able to spend more time with your guests by limiting the invite list. Many brides and grooms will tell you their wedding day was a blur and they regret not spending more time with specific friends or mem-

bers of their families. A smaller ceremony can help lessen the amount of people you feel obligated to entertain on your special day.

Deciding on the Guest List Typically, a small wedding lends itself to about 50 people. That’s 25 people on each side. If the thought of limiting your

list to these numbers makes you cringe, then maybe a smaller wedding isn’t for you.

Consider if you want to extend guests to the reception following the ceremony, or if you prefer to keep your wedding

party small and exclusive. Finally, be sure to have a plan to address those who don’t make the invite list.

Be open and honest with them about your thoughts behind a smaller ceremony and let them

know this doesn’t make them any less special to you. As a special gesture, you can send post-wedding photographs or videos to make them feel like they were part of your day.

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• Speak to vendors to find out if cancellations can occur with no penalties.

Many hotels and other travel services are waiving fees for cancellations, or allowing bookings to be rescheduled at no additional cost.

• Try to think of some alternative dates for events like weddings and graduation parties as soon as possible. There is no way to accurately predict the path that

COVID-19 will take, nor put a firm date regular life can resume, but discussing alternative dates with vendors with whom you’re already under contract may put you at the top of the list when gatherings are once again allowed.

• Reach out to guests to explain that your plans are fluid. Expect that a good portion of guests, even those who already committed to attend, may not be able to make rescheduled events. Speak with vendors about fluctuating headcounts in the wake of COVID-19.

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BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

In communications sent out to Amery families last week, the school district confirmed two positive cases of COVID-19, one from a staff member at Clubhouse and the other a high school student.

The Clubhouse facility has been temporarily closed. In correspondence with families about the positive case at Amery High School, District Administrator Shawn Doerfler said, “The students and staff who interacted

closely with this individual within the District are being identified. The individual who has tested positive has been excluded from school and will remain excluded from school until they no longer pose a health risk to others.”

“Close contacts, as determined by District staff and the Polk County Health Department, are being identified and excluded from school for 14 days from the last date they were exposed to the positive individual. Those who were in close contact will be monitored for COVID-19 symptoms,” said Doerfler.

The correspondence relayed, “The

School District of Amery remains in a face-to-face learning model – in the green. Yet, as you know, we must be prepared for the possibility of an unpredictable future.”

If there is an increase of COVID-19 cases in the District and/or Polk County, the District may move into a hybrid instructional model (combination of face-to-face instruction and remote instruction). In this model all staff will continue to report to school, but only half of the students will be at school at any one time.

This week families will receive

cohort assignments and a description of what the model looks like at each school building. Elementary and intermediate school students will receive their Cohort assignments in family folders.

Middle and high school students will receive their assignments in the mail.

The staff at Amery Schools will continue to do its part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 to help keep students and staff members as safe as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school nurse at 715-268-9771 extension 265.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery, Garth Shumacher, interim pastor, 715-268-7390, www.ameryucc.org Wednesday, September 30: 3:30 pm Homework and Hangout; 5:45 pm Youth Dinner Followed by Youth Group Lessons and Discussions.

Sunday, October 4: 9:30 am Christian Ed. Meeting; 10 am Outdoor Worship with Holy Communion.

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Andrew Olson, interim pastor, 715-268-9218, www.ameryflc.org APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery, Justin Hosking, pastor, 715-268-2176, www.appleriverchurch.org Wednesday, September 30: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 pm One-Way for Kids.

Thursday, October 1: 9:30 am Women’s White Cross.

Sunday, October 4: 9:30 am Sunday School for ALL Ages; 10:30 am Worship Service (w/Distancing) or Tune to 107.5 in Parking Lot; 10:30 am Livestream on Facebook; 1 pm Service on WPCA Radio 93.1.

BALSAM LUTHERAN 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, 715-268-9291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST 420 4th Ave., Clear Lake, Hakki Min, pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org

Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 am Fellowship, 1st Communion Class for 6th Grade.

Monday, October 5: 7 pm Compassionate Friends Meeting.

Tuesday, October 6: 7 am Senior High Youth Breakfast & Bible Study; 9 am Quilting.

715-268-7717, www.stjosephamery.org

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

Wednesday, September 30: 3:45 pm Confirmation.

Friday, October 2-Saturday, October 3: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, October 4: 8am Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, October 6: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 214 North St. W., Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor, 715-269-5126

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

Wednesday, September 30: 3:45 pm Confirmation.

Friday, October 2-Saturday, October 3: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, October 4: 9am Fellowship; 9:15 am Sunday School; 930 am Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, October 6: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.

IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS) 124 E. Church St., Clayton, Gregory Becker, pastor, 715-541-2955, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 375 65th Ave., Clayton, 715-948-2867, www.immanuellutheran.info

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Norman Britain 715-263-2457, Church 715-263-3034, www.clearlakewi-adventistchurch.org

JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St. E., Amery, Derek Downs, lead pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city

TRINITY LUTHERAN OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com

Sundays: 9 am & 10:30 am Worship Services. Streaming online at journeychurch.city. No Nursery, Kidz Zone or Youth Group.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, www.littlefallschurch.net

DERONDA LUTHERAN 1239 65th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, www.derondachurch.net

Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See www.nuicparish.org for combined outdoor worship times and locations.

Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See www.nuicparish.org for combined outdoor worship times and locations.

LIVING WORD CHAPEL 2746 Hwy. 64, Forest, Sean & Libby Higgins, senior leaders, 715-265-4810 or 715-781-8247, www.livingwordchapel.com

Sundays: 9 am In-Person Worship or Livestreaming on Website.

MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 451 30th St., Clear Lake, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715-948-2867, www.cllutheran.org

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 207 120th Street, Amery, Kathy Pennington, pastor, 715-268-2143, www.eastimmanuel-lutheran.org

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

Sunday, October 4: 9:30 am Faith Formation; 10:30 am InPerson Worship, Facebook Live.

Thursday, October 1: 1:30 pm Women’s Group.

Saturday, October 3: 8 am Men’s Group.

Tuesday, October 6: 9 am Quilting.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE 735 70th Ave., Amery, Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors, 715-268-2350, www.eastlincolnalliance.com ELIM LUTHERAN 1277 60th St., Range, Dan Watland, pastor, 715-268-3800 FAITH FAMILY (UNITED METHODIST) 2692 154th Ave., Emerald, Hakki Min, pastor, 715-2632700, www.willowriverparish.org FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 301 1st Ave. E., Balsam Lake, Diane Norstad, pastor, 715-485-3800, www.faithlutheranbl.com FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715948-2867, www.cllutheran.org FIRST LUTHERAN 240 Elm St., Amery, Tim Bjorge, pastor, 715-268-7135, www.flcamery.org Sundays: 9 am Online Worship. Check website and app for info.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC) 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor, 715-263-2846, www.firstluthclearlake.com Wednesday, September 30: 9 am Quilting.

Saturday, October 3: 7 am Men’s Bible Study.

Sunday, October 4: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 Fellowship; 9:40 am Sunday School; 10 am

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

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

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST 221 2nd St. W., Deer Park, Hakki Min, pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Jonathon Enger, pastor, 715-857-5411, www.eastbalsam.org

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

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC 507 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Father Eugene Murphy, pastor, 715-405-2253, www.ourladyofthelakes.ws Masses–Thursday: 9 am. Saturday: 6 pm. Sunday: 8:30 am.

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN 217 Deronda St., Amery, Keith Ruehlow, pastor, 715-268-7290, www.oslcamery.org

Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See www.nuicparish.org for combined outdoor worship times and locations.

UNITED COVENANT 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor, 715-263-2665, www.unitedcovchurch.org Wednesday, September 30: 5:30 pm 7th-9th Grade; 6 pm Kid’s Blast Time (Facebook Live); 6 pm Worship Practice Team; 7:15 pm 10th-12th Grade.

Thursday, October 1: 7 pm Men’s Bible Study @ TBD. Sunday, October 4: 8:45 am Sunday School/Confirmation; 9:30 am Worship Team Practice; 10 am Worship Service with Communion.

Tuesday, October 6: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:15 am Women’s Bible Study at Church.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 447 180th St., Osceola, Matt Saarem, interim pastor, www.westimmanuel.org, 715-294-2936 Sundays: 9:30 am Worship, Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays. Visit our webpage/resources tab for online services.

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

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Sunday, October 4: 9 am Worship with Holy CommunionSanctuary; 10 am Worship - Fellowship Hall.

Monday, October 5: 11 am Red Cross Blood Drive.

Tuesday, October 6: 12 pm Red Cross Blood Drive; 6:30 pm October Book Study.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN 600 Keller Ave. S., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor, 715-268-7283, redeemerlutheranchurch-amery.com Redeemer Lutheran Church will have weekly recorded services on our church Facebook page or website.

Sundays: 9:30 am In-Person Worship.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE 205 1 1/2 St./Cty. Rd K, Clear Lake, Todd Groat, pastor, 715-263-2126, www.reevechurch.org ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola, 715-263-2961 ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 811 4th St., Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor, 715-265-7133, www.jbjsaints.com Sundays: 10:30 am Mass.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 Keller Ave. N., Amery, Father Eugene Murphy,

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OBITUARIES

Jonathan K. Otto Jonathan Keith Otto, was surrounded by his loving family and was peacefully carried to his new home by Jesus, at age 46 on September 22, 2020.

He was born in Hutchinson, MN on January 13, 11974, during Superbowl V VIII, where the Minnesota V Vikings lost to the Miami D Dolphins. Jon was destined tto be a Packer fan. Jon’s ffamily, moved to Clayton, W WI when he was 4 years old, w where he attended school all 113 years and enjoyed many ffriendships and sports, e especially football. One of h his favorite moments was p playing for the Bears in the 1991 Division 6 Sectional Final against Shell Lake, just after the “Halloween Snowstorm.” Jon met his sweetie working at Carbone’s Pizzeria and often sang into the mop for her. They went to college together at UW-River Falls and Jon completed one year. Then he decided to major in Architecture and Design and completed a 2-year degree at St. Paul Tech. He had a successful 23-year career at Doboy/BOSCH, built on a strong work ethic, a desire to achieve, and his caring attitude towards others. In 2015 Jon received the tragic news that he had ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

The love and support of his fellow colleagues was displayed in their efforts that allowed him to continue working beyond his physical capabilities for 2 years.

These intimate relationships continued long after his early retirement, through constant visits up until the final days. Jon married his sweetie on August 27, 1994 in Amery, WI. They enjoyed 26 years together in the home that he designed and built near Little Falls, WI. Jon’s proudest accomplishment was raising his 3 beautiful children, Mykaela, Andrew, and Samuel. It was so important to him to teach them to work hard and love Jesus. Jon brought out the best in every life he touched. He did this through coaching, serving in multiple roles at church, being a Knights of Columbus member, and volunteering in the community. He loved coaching his children and their classmates in youth soccer, youth softball, little league baseball, youth football, and booster basketball. He was loved and respected because of his passion for the players and the game. He also enjoyed God’s creation through hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and special family trips.

During the past 5 years, Jon battled this horrific disease and beat all of the odds, which was a testament to his perseverance, grit, and faithfulness. He shared his love for Jesus with everyone who cared for him, reminding us of Christ’s unending love and sacrifice. Jon was courageous until the end, surrounded by his loving family and peacefully surrendered to Jesus. We look forward to being reunited in Christ.

Jon has joined his grandparents Raymond and Dorothy Otto and Walter and Vera Doerr in the Kingdom of Heaven.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife Gwyn; his three children Mykaela, Andrew, and Samuel; his future son-in-law Dominick Thompson; his siblings and their spouses Kevin and Michelle Otto, Ryan and Lacy Otto, Justin and Crystal Otto, Matt and Kristin King, and Dan and Gretchen Wallberg; and his parents Douglas and Norma Otto.

Funeral services for Jon will take place at 2:00 pm on Monday, September 28, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. A visitation will take place from 3 to 8 pm on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, as well as the hour prior to the service at church. Interment will take place at the Wagon Landing Cemetery following the service.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

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Arlen “Butch” Burke Arlen (Butch) Lee Burke was born on January 19, 1943 to Ardyce (Lee) and Walter Burke. He was baptized at the Little Falls Lutheran Church and attended the Little Falls country school through 8th g grade. He graduated from A Amery High School in 1961 a and University of Wisconssin- River Falls in 1966 with a degree in ag education a and nutrition. He married h his high school sweetheart, J Janet Dzubay, in 1964.

Butch began his career a as ag loan representative iin the Amery bank. From tthere he moved to Mondovi a and later Menomonie to work as sales rep, supervisor, and public speaker for Harvestore. His love of agriculture brought him back to the family farm where he developed a well-known registered Holstein herd. Butch had a passion for teaching. Early in his farming years, he taught the dairy herdsman course at WITC and returned years later to teach the adult farm course. After a heart wrenching barn fire in l989, the family sold the herd.

After retirement, Butch and Janet spent winters in Arizona where they developed some wonderful new friendships.

Butch had a love for politics, sports (Packers and Badgers), golf, poker, and bridge. He loved hunting on the family farm and fishing in Canada with family

and friends. He felt it his duty and privilege to serve on church and township boards.

Above all, Butch was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved to watch his children and grandchildren compete in sports. He loved teaching them the skills of grooming and showing cattle. He was a great role model in teaching strong work ethics and human compassion.

He had fun giving tractor rides and later golf cart rides to the little ones. He was well loved and respected by his family.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ardyce Burke, and in-laws, Paul and Evelyn Dzubay. Left to mourn are his loving wife of 56 years, Janet; children, Bradley (Val) Burke, Jennifer Heil, and Brenda Burke; grandchildren, Alyssa Heil (Matt), Tyler Heil (Tiffany), Bryan Burke, and Brendan Burke; great-grandchildren Camden and Case Anderson; sister-in-law Barbara Dzubay Weisman (Gil), nephew Josh (Pella) Weisman; many friends and relatives.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 7 on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. The funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Amery on October 2, 2020 at 11:00. Face coverings will be required.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Philip G. (Paquin) Laval Philip George (Paquin) Laval also known as Blackie to some friends, was born in Amery, Wisconsin in 1955 to Margaret and Joseph Paquin. He attended Amery schools where he graduated in 1973. After h high school he worked as a p police officer in Clayton and A Almena before eventually g getting a job at Wisconsin D Dairies where he worked f over 20 years. In 1976 he for w united in marriage to was C Carole Yager and the couple m made the Clayton area their h home.

To this Union three c children were born. Philip w an active member of was t Clayton fire departthe ment and First Responders for over 20 years until health issues forced him to give it up. He also enjoyed his time as an EMT for the Clear Lake ambulance service. Philip loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and he spent a lot of time at Fox Creek. After his health declined and he wasn't able to hunt anymore, he would park his vehicle on a back road somewhere and just watch the deer and wildlife for hours. Philip was a kid at heart and was known to joke around and prank people. There are many

stories about his antics. He was a wonderful dad and grandpa. He loved to spoil his grandkids and oftentimes dropped off mountain dew and candy for them.

He passed on his love of Good and Plentys to his granddaughter and made sure his freezer was always stocked with popsicles for when the kids came over.

Philip was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer Christmas Eve 2019 and passed away September 14th, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Frank, and sister in law Lois Paquin and brother Bernie Paquin.

He is survived by his daughter, Desiree (Kipp) Harris and sons, Joseph(Carla) and Bryan Laval; his grandchildren, Aubrie Selvig, Chloe Roerick, Maxx, Maycee and Cooper Harris; brothers and sisters, Jack, Tony and Peter Paquin, Suzy (Rich) Burmeister, Joanne Rupp, Dianne (John) Burmeister, Julie (Nick) Roberts, Meg (Daryl) Lemme as well as other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Philip on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Clayton fire Hall. He asked his children to spread his ashes in the Fox Creek.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Scott Lindgren Scott Lindgren, 49 years old, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away at his home on Thursday, September 10th, 2020.

He was a loving Husband, Brother, Uncle, Stepfat ther, and Papa/Grandpa.

S Scott was born in Minneapo olis, Minnesota on October 3 3rd, 1970 to Judy (Twern nbold) Lindgren and Dennis L Lindgren.

Scott worked a a contractor (Construcas t tion) until he became f fully disabled in 2012 due to c congestive heart failure. He e enjoyed spending time with f family and friends, fishing, 4 wheeling, bonfires, camping, being outdoors, playing with his dog named Shy, and helping anyone that is in need of help.

Scott is survived by his wife Mindy, sister Holly and

her husband Shawn, brother Joel, his aunt Barb, stepson Michael, step-daughters Stephanie and Alyssa; grandchildren, Landon, Emmett, Vincent, and Layla and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Scott was predeceased by his father Dennis and his mother Judy.

Scott put up a great fight and he loved life! Thank you to everyone for the prayers and loving support we have received throughout the years.

A Celebration of Scott’s Life will be held at Scott and Mindy's home in Amery, Wisconsin on October 3rd, 2020 (Scott’s 50th birthday) at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made in Mindy’s name at the time of the service or to their gofundme page at www. gf.me/u/xz6scr To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

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Crushed Gravel in the Town of Alden’s Gravel Pit. The Town of Alden will receive sealed Proposals until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2020. at the office of the Town of Alden.

Town Hall 183 155th Street Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026 All Proposals shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Town of Alden Gravel Crushing 2021 Season�.

Please return all proposals to: Town of Alden Town Hall 183 155th Street Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026 The Proposals will opened and reviewed 1:00 p.m. on Friday October 16, 2020 at the Town of Alden Town Hall, 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026 (NOTE: No Late proposals will be accepted). The Town of Alden will review & Consider all proposals at their regularly scheduled Town Board meeting.

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The Town of Alden Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or to waive any irregularities in any proposal or to accept any proposal of parts of various proposals, which, in their opinion, is the most advantageous to the Town of Alden.

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TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted).

The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is� and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810.

DESCRIPTION: The East Quarter (E Ÿ) of the North Half (N ½) of the Northwest Quarter (NW Ÿ) of the Northwest Quarter (NW Ÿ) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1384 210th Avenue / County Road G, Milltown, WI 54858.

DATED: September 18, 2020.

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Warriors girls tennis pick up two wins

BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

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Amery Cross Country runs in Osceola Amery CC ran in the Osceola Invitational September 19. Shown above is Logan Dockendorf who placed 10th with a time of 18:35. Other top placers for Amery boys were Grant Hoff, 19:49; Tim Kelling, 20:02 and Aidan Ziegler. Top finisishers for girls were Grace Carlson, 22:59; Megan Osero, 23:46; Aurora Schwartz, 25:39 and Kaitlyn Peterson, 26:42.

Volleyball team falls in four to Baldwin

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Mariah Waalen, # 19, jumps for the ball. Also shown, Mia Brotzel #12.

AMERY 7, BALDWIN-WOODVILLE 0 Singles: No. 1 – Sophie Whitley (A) def. Alison Nutt (B-W), 4-6, 6-1, 6-2; No. 2 – Hannah Bottolfson (A) def. Bailey Albrightson (B-W), 6-1, 6-0; No. 3 – Lily Marquand (A) def. Katelynn Miller (B-W), 6-2, 6-0; No. 4 – Ashley Benysek (A) def. Dru Beebe (B-W), 6-0, 6-1.

Doubles: No. 1 – Ally de la Cruz/Deidra Meyer (A) def.

Brooke/Allison Albrightson (B-W), 6-4, 6-3; No. 2 – Truc Nguyen/Alaina Rivard (A) def. Juneau Paulsen/Alyssa Moore (B-W), 6-3, 6-3; No. 3 – Lidia Curtis/Ella Gould (A) def. Camille Bennis/ Alayna Brightbill (B-W), 6-1, 7-5.

Warriors rout Bloomer The Warriors blanked Bloomer 7-0 on Sept. 22.

None of the matches went to a third set and Bloomer took only four games in all seven matches.

AMERY 7, BLOOMER 0 Singles: No. 1 – Sophie Whitley (A) def. Cayda Bingham (B), 6-0, 6-0, No. 2 – Hannah Bottolfson (A) def. Madilyn Omar (B), 6-0, 6-0, No. 3 – Lily Marquand (A) def. Kylee Sedlacek (B), 6-1, 6-0, No. 4 – Ashley Benysek (A) def. Madison Sather (B), 6-0, 6-0.

Doubles: No. 1 – Deidra Meyer/Ally de la Cruz (A) def. Cailynn Loftgren/RyAnna Keller (B), 6-2, 6-1, No. 2 – Truc Nguyen/ Alaina Rivard (A) def. Stephanie Gallion/Savanna Seibel (B), 6-0,6-0; No. 3 – Lidia Curtis/Ella Gould (A) def. Kaylee Klatt/ McKenna Schindler (B), 6-0, 6-0.

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The Amery volleyball team ventured down to Baldwin on Sept. 22 for its road conference opener against the Blackhawks and left with a four-game loss, 25-15, 25-22, 23-25, 25-11.

“It wasn’t our best night out on the court as a whole,” said Amery coach Lisa Markee.

“Olivia (Szobody), Sarah (Garves) and Eliza (Carlson) stepped up and jumped into new situations mid-game while we addressed some injuries or needed a shift and they did a great job.”

Mariah Waalen led the offense with five kills, while Jenna Hendrickson and Hannah Van Someren each added two. Van Someren added six digs and 10 set assists, while Waalen recorded five.

“Our reaction times just weren’t there tonight,” Markee said.

The Amery girls tennis team finished its regular season with a 7-0 win over Baldwin-Woodville Sept. 24.

“The doubles teams had fantastic footwork and volleys at the net,” explained Amery coach Tanya Julson. “The singles players are using their patience in the back court and then getting to the net to finish the points.

Only one match went to the third set. At No. 1 singles, Sophie Whitley defeated Alison Nutt, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.

“The girls are playing great right now,” Julson said. “It is fun to watch them having success and implementing skills and strategies they have been practicing. It is a great time for the team to be playing their best as we enter the end of the season tournaments.”

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Ella Gould hitting a backhand lob.

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Packer player acquisition strategy contributing to victories

BY PAUL EDWARDS ASSOCIATED PRESS

In 2019, Packer GM Brian Gutekunst drafted two defensive players with his top picks, trading up to secure a second first round pick. Drafting with an emphasis on the defense in early rounds is a pattern the Packers have followed for over a decade until 2020, when they drafted QB Jordan Love.

In 2018, the Packers drafted defense with their first three picks. In 2017 they went defense with their top four picks. In 2016 they went defense with their first pick, Kenny Clark, and three of their next four picks.

In 2015, the Packers went defense in rounds one, two, and four. The the three preceding years they went defense in round one every year.

Clearly, the Packers have focused on defense in the early rounds of the draft for more than a decade.

Sunday, against the New Orleans Saints, the Packer defense made enough plays to secure the victory.

But how many of those high priority picks contributed? When you look at the tackle totals, the results demon-

strate the need to search beyond the first three rounds for defensive help.

The two top tacklers for the Packers vs. the Saints were Ty Summers and Krys Barnes. Summers was drafted in round seven. Barnes is a rookie UDFA. The only player to record a sack, and he totaled two for

Only two of Sunday’s eleven defensive starters were first round Packer picks. the game, was Kingsley Keke, drafted in round six. The defensive play of the night, a forced fumble and recovery, was from free agent signee Za’Darius Smith. His brother from another mother on the defense, Preston Smith, recorded three tackles along with another free agent signee, Christian Kirksey. These three free agents did not meet the tackle total of the fourth FA starter, Adrian Amos, who had 5 total tackles, 4 solo.

All of these defensive free agents were signed by Gutekunst.

Only two of Sunday’s eleven

defensive starters were first round Packer picks, although first rounder Kenny Clark, usually adds a third first rounder to the starters. Top three pick starters include Kevin King. The second team includes two more top three picks, Josh Jackson and Montravius Adams. The second best defensive stop on Sunday was on third down in the fourth quarter

by UDFA, waiver pickup Chandon Sullivan.

Gutekunst has developed a defense that finds contributors from every possible avenue. He is wise enough to realize that a high percentage of early draft picks don’t contribute to winning in the NFL. His staff has been proficient in targeting and signing free agents that contribute on Sunday. While expanding their free agent focus, they have not abandoned the draft and develop philosophy of his predecessor or Thompson’s ability to find UDFA’s that can contribute to the defense.

This Gutekunst model of leaving no stone unturned, is contributing to the Packers winning on Sunday.

Brewers keep playoff hopes alive with 3-0 win over Cardinals

BY JOE HARRIS ASSOCIATED PRESS

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brandon Woodruff allowed two hits in eight innings and the Milwaukee Brewers kept their playoff hopes alive by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Saturday night.

Ryan Braun and Daniel Vogelbach hit back-to-back home runs in the fourth, the third time the Brewers have hit consecutive homers this season.

“We have to win, and I think in the back of everybody’s mind we knew that, but I think the most important thing with these type games is you just go about your day the same as you’ve done for 12 other starts,” Woodruff said. “It’s tough to do, but it’s something that if you can keep that same routine and keep that going, it makes everything seem normal.”

Woodruff (3-5) retired 19 straight after pitching around leadoff hits in the first and second innings.

Milwaukee (29-30) moved within a game of NL Central rivals St. Louis (29-28) and Cincinnati (30-29) but controls its playoff fate thanks to San Francisco’s loss to San Diego later Saturday. The Brewers need a win Sunday or losses by the Giants and Phillies to make the postseason.

“I love throwing in these type games,” Woodruff said.

“That’s just what I like doing. ... I just feel like I can slow the game down. We made some good defensive plays early on. They had some traffic early, but I was able to get through those innings and was able to start making pitches.”

Woodruff struck out 10 and walked one as he beat the Cardinals for the second time this season. He threw a season-high 108 pitches, 73 for strikes.

“The story of the game was Woody,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. “It was just as good a start I think that we’ve seen since the (CC) Sabathia start at the end of ‘08, in a big game, in a regular-season game, to deliver right there and not only deliver but help us for tomor-

row, it can’t be understated, what he did.”

Josh Hader pitched a perfect ninth for his 13th save in 15 tries.

Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright (5-3) retired the first seven batters he faced before wriggling out of a twoon, one-out jam in the third.

Wainwright wasn’t so fortunate in the fourth as Braun drove his second pitch of the inning into the Cardinals’ bullpen. Three pitches later, Vogelbach smashed an 89 mph delivery 420 feet into the left-center bleachers to make it 2-0.

“Their guy just did a great job,” Wainwright said. “I mean he was filthy tonight. I thought I saw him at 98 miles an hour a couple times with a great breaking ball and a couple of really good changeups he throws, so I needed to put zeros up there to match him them and they got a couple of runs across on me.”

Wainwright entered the game with 18 career wins against the Brewers, the most of any active Brandon Woodruff pitcher.

Milwaukee Brewers “He’s been incredibly successful against us as a team,” Braun said. “It felt like a huge hurdle for us to have to overcome today in facing him.”

Omar Narvaez singled home Orlando Arcia to extend Milwaukee’s lead in the seventh. Arcia had four hits, including a pair of doubles.

If the Brewers win Sunday or get some help, they will make the postseason for the third straight season, which would be a first for the franchise.

“I think we’ve given our fan base hope again,” Braun said. “Early in the year, I don’t think there was a lot of optimism out there, but we’ve played well enough to put ourselves in position to at least have a chance.”

‘I love throwing in these types of games.

That’s just what I like doing...I just feel like I can slow the game down.’

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Zooming Yesterday, I had a nice long Zoom chat with an old friend.

I know this is nothing remarkable these days, but it was the first time my friend, Andrew, had used Zoom and I was frankly a little surprised.

Andrew isn’t on Facebook. “It’s none of anyone’s business what I’m up to!” he tells me.

I don’t think Andrew is “up to” all that much, but he takes a particularly fierce view on privacy. He won’t buy groceries with his credit card if they are going to track what he buys.

“Why would you care if someone knows how much broccoli you’re buying?” I ask. “Maybe they’ll give you a coupon.”

The “It’s none of their darned Postscript business how much broccoli I’m buying!” Andrew tells me.

Carrie Classon He still has the same email account he’s had since the 90s. He still has the same telephone answering machine. He recently got a cell phone, but he doesn’t text. Andrew answers emails, but they take about as long as standard first-class mail to arrive and get a response. Still, it’s all worth it because he is a good friend and he always has a lot of interesting things to say—once I get ahold of him.

Like nearly everyone else, Andrew has been a little lonely. He lives alone and his work doesn’t involve much human interaction. I usually see Andrew a couple of times a year when we go to visit my family. But that hasn’t happened this year and it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen for a while.

I was contacted by a mutual friend of ours on Facebook about having a Zoom chat with a bunch of high school buddies. I told him that would be fun and he should invite Andrew—by email, of course. Andrew thought that sounded great and we decided to try out this Zoom thing in advance. That turned out to be a good idea.

Andrew didn’t use his real name (of course) so, for a time, I was looking at a blank screen that said, “GREAT.” But then he got the video working and he appeared in front of his bright kitchen window.

“Unmute,” I messaged him. He did. I still heard nothing. I called him on the phone. “I can’t hear you,” I told him. Then added, “Your hair is really short.”

“I cut it myself.”

“Well, your mic isn’t working.”

“I know I’ve used this microphone before!”

“Let’s see it.” Andrew waved the headset and microphone in front of the camera.

“Andrew, that is a really old headset.”

“It is not old!”

“Yup,” I told him, “that’s a collectible. I think maybe you should call up the folks at Antiques Roadshow. I bet they’d be interested.”

“Ha, ha!” Andrew said. After several more tries he reluctantly admitted that the ancient microphone might not connect to his current computer.

“I guess I’ll need a new microphone,” he grumbled. “But we can still talk on the phone.”

And we did. We put our phones on speaker and we looked at one another in our monitors and we talked for a long time. I realized, once again and with force, how essential this connection is. It was so good to see my old friend’s face—even if his camera was a little fuzzy, even if the light was shining rather brightly behind his closely shorn head.

“Oh my gosh! I’ve got to go,” I said, when I realized how long we’d been talking.

“We should do this again.” Andrew said.

“Yes!” I agreed.

We definitely need to do this again.

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

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Signs of Change What’s happening to the caterpillar,”woolly bear” as fall begins to show its looming face?

Are his bands of dark wide as he goes, humping and dipping his way to”nod”?

And, what of the muskrat, framing his home; Is it high above the limits of the pond?

Time grows long and longing for relief, the “new norm” or like advent of spring?

Will we, as we’ve come to depend upon, return to familiar routines, light at the end of the proverbial tunnel grow As ever, youth chafes at stern restraints.

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SPAM HOT DISH Cook, drain and put into casserole dish: 1 pound pkg. macaroni, cooked Combine and heat until cheese is melted: 1 can (10 oz.) cream of mushroom soup 1 can milk 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese (1/4 pound) Pour this over the cooked macaroni.

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Foundation virtual gala to raise funds for hospice and homecare patients across the St. Croix Valley Amery, Wis. – The Lakeview Health Foundation Virtual Gala is set for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.

The event will be free of charge and funds raised will benefit the Lakeview Homecare & Hospice program, which serves patients across the St. Croix Valley and Western Wisconsin.

“Patients in hospice and homecare tell us how thankful they are for comfort and care items that make their experience a little better,” said Paul Erickson, executive director of the Lakeview Health Foundation. “We are grateful to our communities for supporting the gala this year to help us enhance patients’ experience across the Valley and into Wisconsin.”

Lakeview’s Homecare & Hospice program is based on compassion, kindness and respect to ensure patients live as comfortably and independently as possible.

The goal is to help alleviate the symptoms and stress of recent surgery, chronic or acute illness, or progressive disease, so patients and families enjoying their time together.

Funds raised at the gala will be used for programs and equipment including massage therapy, music therapy, volunteer programs, personal care items, tools for symptom management and planning care, as well as homecare equipment.

Each year, Lakeview Homecare & Hospice clinicians make thousands of patient visits across the Valley.

“Our doctors, nurses, social workers and support staff works together to guide, nurture and enhance quality of life for community members facing the challenges of chronic or advanced illnesses,” said Denise Plourde, Director of Lakeview Homecare & Hospice. “Funds raised at the Lakeview Health Foundation Gala directly support our mission to provide the highest quality care to our St. Croix Valley neighbors.

Gifts from the gala provide tools, resources and education that help patients maintain dignity, enjoy quality time with family and friends, and control their medical decisions for as long as possible.”

The annual Lakeview Health Foundation Gala has raised nearly $1.4 million for patients since the event’s inception in 2008.

This year’s virtual event is free features a silent auction and pre-event activities in the days preceding including a trivia contest. Register free at https:// www.healthpartners.com/ foundations/lakeview/events/ ABOUT AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC Amery Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation with a mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community. Amery Hospital & Clinic is a non-profit critical access health care facility, with additional clinic locations in Clear Lake, Luck and Turtle Lake, Wis. offering primary, acute, emergency, outpatient and specialty health care services.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Stories on the Lawn: Wednesdays, Sept 9-Oct 28 (11am). Weather-permitting (check Facebook before you head over). Stories and songs on the lawn behind the Library and Golden Age Manor (off Harriman Ave). Bring a blanket (we will social distance on the lawn). Face masks strongly encouraged & appreciated. Park on the street or at the Community Center. Each child receives a simple craft kit, as well as a personal storytime kit with a shaker, a bean bag, and more!

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2020 Fall FestiDAY Thank You A community celebration such as the Fall FestiDAY would not be possible without the cooperation, dedication and hard work of a great number of people. The 2020 committee would like to say “Thank You” to everyone who volunteered, attended and contributed.

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Dementia Awareness Lawn Signs: Support our partners, the Polk-Burnett County Dementia Coalition and the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin in spreading awareness of dementia in our community! Visit our website to register for a dementia awareness lawn sign. You can pick up at the library via curbside pickup, while supplies last.

Books & Brews: Thursday, October 1st: SPECIAL AUTHOR VISIT! This month we will be reading and discussing Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum.

The best part? The author will visit our virtual book club for an entire hour! If you want to join Books & Brews, send an email to hwiarda@amerylibrary. org to be added to the list and to receive the meeting link. Books are available at the Amery Area Public Library, call to reserve yours today.

October Craft Kit: Double, double, toil and trouble! It’s Halloween time for our craft kits! This month we’re making “potion bottles” for your own spooky apothecary. Each kit will include assorted glass bottles with cork stoppers, wax for sealing the bottles, and a sheet of preprinted and blank labels for potions and other apothecary items: Dragon’s Blood? Coffin Nails? Fairy Wings? Toad Stew? Your imagination is the limit!

Please note: YOU will supply the contents of the bottles from scavenging around your house, as well as the glue to attach your labels. We’ll give you some great ideas using common items.

You’ll also receive a video tutorial on how to complete the craft. Register for your kit by visiting our website at www.amerylibrar.org/adults. Ages 18 and over, one kit per person while supplies last. Craft kits will be available for curbside pickup starting Thursday,

October 15th.

The air is cooler, the leaves are changing, but there’s still time for lawn games! We›ve purchased a bunch of lawn games which are available for 2-week checkout. Enjoy the last of the outdoor game weather by playing Kubb, Bean Bag Toss, Ladder Golf, Ring Toss, Croquet, Flickin› Chicken, and more.

We›re very excited to offer this great new service to our patrons! You can place holds in the MORE catalog or call the library for assistance, Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm or Saturdays 9 am to 12 PM. Check our Facebook page and our website for more information.

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It was a different planning process and not the typical festival we have held in past years.

It would not have been possible without the assistance of many community members.

Late last winter, we already had some area businesses and community members send sponsorship in for the festival and we are very grateful for the generous donations.

Thank you to Mary Lou Olson for the banner flying above Keller Avenue, Waterman’s Sanitation for the trash removal, Sally Klevgard for hosting the Hospitality House, the Amery Police Department, the City of Amery and especially the Amery City Crew.

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This timely program will be via Zoom Monday, October 19 at 7PM, and registration will be required. Registration will open after October 1; further information will be found on Polk County Library websites.

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Thank you to attendees who offered kind, encouraging and supportive words as the decision to move forward with the revised festival this year was a difficult one to make.

It takes a great deal of enthusiasm, effort and manpower to put on the Amery Fall Festival (even during a unique year). As we look forward to next year and an opportunity to celebrate our community, we say “THANK YOU” for giving us the opportunity to serve.

We will see you the weekend of September 16-19, 2021.

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Saying ‘goodbye’ to our gardens for another season

BY JULIE KUEHL

As the days grow shorter and the nights grow cooler it is time to say goodbye to our summer gardens. They have given us nourishment and hours of beauty. This column deals with those garden/lawn chores that should be done before we get a blast of pre-winter. The more you do now the less work come spring.

• Clean and dispose of garden refuse. I have been asked if you should clean out perennials. There are two versions of this – one is that you should clean all plant leaves to keep from getting mold rot in your garden and the second is that you should leave the plant leaves Garden so that the plants are somewhat Variety protected from our harsh winters.

I have done both versions. The only Julie Kuehl difference was less cleaning up in Polk County the spring.

Master • If you have a pond or founGardener tain you need to make sure to drain and store pumps before they freeze.

• Take those non-plant summer garden whimsy things out of the garden (statuary, benches, etc.)

Clay pots are porous and if wet will freeze and break.

• Protect any small trees from winter critter damage and tree scald (sunburn) by wrapping with tree wrap • If you are thinking of changing the garden or splitting plants in the spring, take a picture now so that you can have an idea in the spring of

what its size and location currently looks like.

• Bring in any potted perennials you have been saving by covering (geraniums, mums, etc.). My philosophy is it is better to try to winter them over until next year (see overwintering article) and maybe save a few bucks in the spring. If they don’t survive, you haven’t really lost anything.

• You can still plant bulbs for spring as long as you can dig • Now is the time to plant your garlic for next summer. Remember it needs to have at least 6” of mulch.

• Clean and disinfect all garden pots and tools with a bleach and water solution • Make sure to clean your garden equipment.

Lawn mowers, tillers, weed whips and blowers should always be stored after a good cleaning.

You should drain the gas out of gas powered equipment so that it isn’t stale in the spring.

• This is a good time to trim those low lying pine branches from your trees. You can use them for holiday decorating. Cut Hydrangea flowers can be sprayed with clear or colored paint to preserve for displays. Red dogwood branches are excellent additions. Author Note: Don’t cut the birch tree saplings for using in displays. This has become a real issue for the Forest Department and is causing concern regarding the future of birch trees.

I hope your garden adventures this summer have been great. Keep posted for future columns that will have some winter ideas to keep your green thumbs working. Any questions contact me at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com

Myriad Hope Mississippi, Alabama, Florida with her waving palm, let rambunctious waves be calmer; keep them safe, dad, child and mom.

On horizons, dark looms pestilence, with faith we stand, seeking relief, precautions follow with diligence, today, in God, our firm belief.

On the ocean, gulf and sky, surging waters, darkening cloud, evacuate; don’t wait and ask why.

Get to safety, whole, unbowed.

Oregon, state of Washington, California’s northern parts, threats of wild fire burning on; praying lips and caring hearts.

We, in the continental clime, stand by and pray against the pain, while, as leaves change with fall time, please save friends from the hurricane.

May our actions match our speaking, help in words and treasure too.

Wisdom in our leaders seeking, faith and actions see our country through.

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Club 53, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Week 2 of 32 Division 1 Tac Two ................................................. 29 Dick’s Fresh Market .............................15 Division 2 Gary’s Electric........................................21 Shoreview ..............................................15 High Games: Jim Swanson 243, Rod Gehrman 203-266, Rob Gehrman 206-214, Rick Trauley 214, Chris Wolter 213, Mark Carlson 215-201.

High Series: Jim Swanson 584, Rod Gehrman 622, Rob Gehrman 589, Rick Trauley 573, Chris Wolter 553, Mark Carlson 573.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 2 of 32 Division 1 Noah Insurance.....................................17 Club 53 .................................................... 16 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug ............................. 18 Garibaldi’s...............................................17 High Games: Ed Flanum 241, Will Schaffer 225-248, Jesus Sanchez 201-208, Bill Peterson 220, Wade Prindle 244.

High Series: Ed Flanum 605, Will Schaffer 668, Bill Peterson 561, Wade Prindle 584.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 2 of 32 Division 1 Club 53 ...................................................40 Alibi Bar ...................................................21 Division 2 Amery Fire Department .................. 45 Preferred Lawn.................................... 14 High Games: Jerod Wollan 248, Chris Sobottka 202, Dave Fox 211, Joel Hanson 232, Dan Boe 212, Denis Carteron 225-212, Lee Jones 211-212.

High Series: Jerod Wollan 613, Dave Fox 554, Joel Hanson 611, Dan Boe 554, Denis Carteron 617, Lee Jones 605.

THURS-FRI NIGHT LADIES Week 1 (9/10/20-9/11/20) High Games: April Boe 145-166-186, Stacy Hanson 156-164, Sid Jones 164, Linda Mullendore 206-182-169, Kelsey Monteith 157, Rachel Hansen 156 High Series: April Boe 497, Linda Mullendore 557.

Week 2 (9/17-9/18) High Games: Traci Alton 151, Steph Hanson 127-152-171, Nicole Pettay 193, Stacy Hanson 163-155-162, Gail Peterson 153-177-183, Sid Jones 153, Jodi Chelberg 139-143-172, Gwen Wold 161-176-165, Anne Wollan 150-159-164, Karen Gorres 168, April Boe 159 High Series: Steph Hanson 450 ,

Stacy Hanson 480 , Gail Peterson 513 , Jodi Chelberg 454 , Gwen Wold 502 , Anne Wollan 473 Week 3 (9/24-9/25) High Games: Linda Mullendore 166154-159, Janet Martinson 148-142-148, Jeri Cook 157, Jessica Smith 151, Heather Thompson 162-144-143, Brittney Brennan 155, Nicole Pettay 156 High Series: Linda Mullendore 479, Janet Martinson 438, Heather Thompson 449

Spare Time Bowl Turtle Lake SUNDAY NIGHT COUPLES Week 1 of 16 Division 1 Pabst/Graber .........................................9 Wick/Heintz ...........................................9 Off Constantly........................................ 7 Albee .........................................................0 BTW...........................................................0 Division 2 Ullam/Glowe.......................................... 7 Brown/Everson .....................................5 Tahtinen/Ortquis..................................4 Stoll/Ignash/Hollister ........................2 Becker/Koenig .......................................2 High Games – Men: Nathan Warner 268, Gary Warner 2243, MIke Elwood 239..

High Games – Women: Renee Glowe 235, Connie Graber 181, Judy Ullom 176.

High Series – Men: Reid Ortquist 650, Gary Warner 633, Mark Ullom 623.

High Series – Women: Renee Glowe 572, Judy Ullom 482, Michelle Hollister 474.

SPARE TIME MEN’S Week 3 of 30 Division 1 Clear Lake True Value .......................69 Hoff’s Construction ...........................68 Perfect Image .....................................60 Hotel Bar & Grill ...............................59.5 Danca’s Kar Korral ............................. 56 Lefty’s Hookers................................... 54 Cumberland Tire ................................ 36 Division 2 Spare Time............................................72 Busy B’s ................................................. 62 Sanmina ................................................52 Becker’s Trucking ............................... 49 Scheps Dairy .................................... 40.5 Eagles Lounge..................................28.5 Corner Bar..........................................28.5 High Games: Mike Ellwood 268, Kevin Drost 255, Wayne Ecklor 255.

High Series: Brandon Anderson 693, Brandon Kahl 689, Wayne Ecklor 683.

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LUNCH MENUS AMERY SCHOOL DISTRICT Milk Choices: Low-fat White Milk, Chocolate Skim Milk, Skim White Milk.

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

Wednesday, September 30 – Breakfast: Freshly Baked Cinnamon Rolls Elementary Lunch: Corn Dog, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Crinkle Fries, Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Fruit Choices Intermediate Lunch: Corn Dog, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chef Salad, Crinkle Fries, Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Fruit Choices Middle School Lunch: Corn Dog, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chef Salad, Crinkle Fries, Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Fruit Choices High School Lunch: Corn Dog, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad, Personal Pan Cheese Pizza, Klements Bratwurst, Crinkle Fries, Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices

Thursday, October 1 – Breakfast: Banana Muffin, Peanut Butter Elementary Lunch: Chicken n’ Waffles, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Baked Bean, Fruit Choices Intermediate Lunch: Chicken n’ Waffles, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chef Salad, Baked Beans, Berries & Cream Middle School Lunch: Chicken n’ Waf-

fles, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chef Salad, Baked Beans, Berries & Cream, Fruit Choices High School Lunch: Chicken n’ Waffles, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Luch, Chef Salad, Garlic Cheese Flatbread, Spicy Chicken Patty/Bun, Baked Beans, Garden Salad, Berries & Cream, Fruit Choices

Friday, October 2 – Breakfast: Cheese Egg Bake w/Grahams or Fruit Choices Elementary Lunch: Swedish Meatballs, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit Choices, Dinner Roll Intermediate Lunch: Swedish Meatballs, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chef Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit Choices, Dinner Roll Middle School Lunch: Swedish Meatballs, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chef Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit Choices, Dinner Roll High School Lunch: Swedish Meatballs, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fillet Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Dinner Roll

Monday, October 5 – Breakfast: Early Riser Cinnamon Crisps Elementary Lunch: Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Tri-Tator, Fruit Choices Intermediate Lunch: French Toast, Sausage Patty, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Tri-Tator, Fruit Choices Middle School Lunch: French Toast, Sausage Patty, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Tri-Tator, Fruit Choices High School Lunch: French Toast, Sausage Patty, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt

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Tuesday, October 6 – Breakfast: Lumberjack Elementary Lunch: Italian Dunker, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, California Blend Veggies, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce Intermediate Lunch: Italian Dunker, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, California Blend Veggies, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce Middle School Lunch: Italian Dunker, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, California Blend Veggies, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce High School Lunch: Italian Dunker, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, California Blend Veggies, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wednesday, September 30 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Yogurt or Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Toasted Cheese Sandwich or PB & J “Uncrustable”, Tomato Soup, Vegetables, Strawberries, Crackers, Frozen Yogurt, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Muffin, “Gripz” Graham Crackers, Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich* High School Lunch: Toasted Cheese Sandwich or Chicken Strips, Tomato Soup, Crackers, Vegetables with Ranch, Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges, Milk

Thursday, October 1 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Graham Crackers or Pancakes

with Syrup, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Cheese Quesadilla or Taco in a Bag, Fixings, Refired Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Slushie Fruit Cup, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tart, Mini Donuts, Sausage Links, Muffin High School Lunch: Deluxe Nachos or Quesadilla, Refried Beans, Fixings, Pineapple Tidbits, “Jonny Pop” Fruit Bar, Juice, Milk Choice

Friday, October 2 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Cinnamon Roll, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Dinner Roll, Steamed Corn, Applesauce, Blueberries, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Yogurt, Cinnamon Roll, Cereal Bar High School Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or Breaded Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Dinner Roll, Mixed Fruit, Sweet Potato Souffle, Applesauce, Milk Choice Monday, October 5 – No School

Tuesday, October 6 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Sausage Pizza, Graham Crackers, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: “Brunch Lunch II”, French Toast, Sausage, Hashbrowns, Dragon Punch, Fresh Fruit, Milk High School Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Pizza, Yogurt, Pop Tart, Cheese Stick, “Gripz” Graham Crackers High School Lunch: “Brunch Lunch”, Cheese Omelet, Muffin, Sausage Links, Hashbrowns, Fresh Fruit, Juice, Milk Choice

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COLLEGE HONORS UW-LA CROSSE

Spring Graduates Amery, WI Alex Becker, Bachelor of Science, Political Science Major; Public Administration Major, Highest Honors Devin White, Bachelor of Science, Management Major Frederic, WI Olivia Schauls, Bachelor of Science, Archaeological Studies Major: Cultural Anthropology Emphasis; Honors Program, Honors Luck, WI Madeline Joy, Bachelor of Science, Management Major, Honors Star Prairie, WI Logan Gove, Bachelor of Science, Social Studies Education Major (Broad Field Option A); History Education Major, Honors

UW-SUPERIOR

Dean’s List Amery, WI Lisa Inlow of Amery to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Summer 2020 semester.

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Spring & Summer Graduates Amery, WI Lisa Anderson, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Coding Specialist Mark Andren, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Kallie Bottolfson, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Nathan Coudron, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding Mackenzie Frye, Technical Diploma One Year, Child Care Services Samuel Gauper, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education Samuel Gauper, Technical Diploma One Year, Child Care Services Ryan Hewitt, Technical Diploma One Year, Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Amber Katelhut, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Lucas McAlpine, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Studies Robert Morales, Associate in Applied Science, Information Technology - Web and Software Developer KaleyJo Slack, Technical Diploma One Year, Dental Assistant Brooke Stephens, Associate in Applied

Science, Early Childhood Education Brooke Stephens, Technical Diploma One Year, Child Care Services Molly Vincent, Technical Diploma One Year, Health Office Professional Calvin Wright, Technical Diploma One Year, Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Balsam Lake, WI Samantha Chaffee, Associate in Applied Science, Information Technology - Network Specialist Kennedy Sawyer, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Assistant Tiffany Voss, Technical Diploma One Year, Accounting Assistant Debra Whitlock, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Associate Centuria, WI Courtney Fisk, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Associate Elizabeth Johnson, Technical Diploma One Year, Dental Assistant Grace Linski, Technical Diploma One Year, Child Care Services Michael Olson, Associate in Applied Science, Business Management Jace Schlechter, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding Blane Tendrup, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding Clayton, WI Lindsey Almsted, Associate in Applied Science, Business Management Ashley Callin, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Administrative Professional Ashley Callin, Technical Diploma One Year, Health Office Professional Steven Jeska, Technical Diploma Two Year, Automated Packaging Systems Technician Kaylee LaBlanc, Associate in Applied Science, Nonprofit Leadership Alexandra Magnuson, Technical Diploma One Year, Accounting Assistant Conrad Manske, Technical Diploma Two Year, Construction and Cabinetmaking.

Andrew Schradle, Technical Diploma Two Year, Construction and Cabinetmaking.

Ashley Zemke, Associate in Applied Science, Finance Clear Lake, WI Madeline Andersen, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Studies Jennifer Bowell, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate

Degree Andrew Bruce, Technical Diploma Two Year, Automotive Technician Krystalaina Davidson, Associate in Applied Science, Human Resource Management Nicholas Elmer, Associate in Applied Science, Business Management Brandtsen Laursen, Technical Diploma One Year, Dairy Herd Management Jesse Rogers, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding Conner Schramski, Technical Diploma Two Year, Machine Tooling Technics Grace Tolzman, Technical Diploma One Year, Cosmetology Vada Tulgren, Technical Diploma One Year, Cosmetology Jennica Warner, Associate in Applied Science, Human Resource Management Cushing, WI Jonah Tretsven, Technical Diploma Two Year, Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician Deer Park, WI Brayden Dopkins, Technical Diploma One Year, Entry Level Machining Connor Fouks, Associate in Applied Science, Information Technology - Web and Software Developer Douglas Jacobsen, Technical Diploma Two Year, Automated Packaging Systems Technician Lucas Kaczmarski, Technical Diploma Two Year, Automated Packaging Systems Technician Dresser, WI Alita Hardman, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Assistant Frederic, WI

Jaimee Buck, Associate in Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant Jessica Daeffler, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Studies Larissa Houtari, Technical Diploma One Year, Child Care Services Heather Zacco, Associate in Applied Science, Accounting Luck, WI Steven Holdt, Associate in Applied Science, Information Technology - Web and Software Developer Chase James, Technical Diploma Two Year, Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician Kiersten Johnson, Technical Diploma One Year, Cosmetology Jessica Mattson, Technical Diploma One Year, Child Care Services Teresa Nyara, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology Sierra Zuniga, Technical Diploma One Year, Dental Assistant Milltown, WI Alyssa Aronson, Associate in Applied Science, Business Management Osceola, WI Morgan Anderson, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Coding Specialist Drew Carlson, Technical Diploma Two Year, Machine Tooling Technics Colton Dopkins, Associate in Applied Science, Automation for Industrial Systems Colton Dopkins, Technical Diploma One Year, Industrial Systems Specialist Ethan Erickson, Technical Diploma Two Year, Automotive Technician Walter Fernandez,

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Spring Graduates Osceola, WI Benjamin Jacobs, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, with High Honors

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER THE AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER IS OPEN! Please note our new hours of operation 8:00-3:00 each day Monday through Friday.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FITNESS CENTER AND ALL RENTALS ARE ON HOLD UNTIL A LATER DATE. Progress is defined as forward or onward movement toward a destination. Have you ever felt like you are just spinning your wheels in life? It can be hard to move forward when you feel like that. What can you do to start making progress in life? According to dumblittleman.com there are 5 simple steps to help you make progress. First, look at your mistakes and learn from them; look at it as an opportunity for change., what can you do to correct a previous mistake and what lessons can be learned from them? Second, be happy for others when they reach their dreams, you know how much hard work it takes to achieve your dreams and having feelings of jealousy will hold you back. Third; be open to failure, we all

know that failure can be scary but if you open yourself up to recognizing when you do fail, you are able to work out all of those all curves in the road involved in success. Fourth, reassess your current situation; by reviewing, rethinking and revising your goals you can truly find the path you are destined for. And lastly, your progress is influenced by your goals; we all know that Rome wasn’t built in a day, by incorporating your life goals into your daily, weekly or monthly to-do list you will find yourself moving forward or progressing step-by-step to your larger goals in life! “Remember, no matter where you are in your journey in life, it is important to always keep moving forward!� Stay healthy and see you when you are comfortable.

2020 Memberships are due! Stop in and see Jen or mail your dues to 608 Harriman Ave South, Amery WI 54001 and let us know of any updated information. • Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what

activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center

• ALL RENTALS AT THIS TIME ARE ON HOLD; however, when we re-open and you are looking for a place to host a graduation party or family gathering such as a birthday party.

For the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-268-6605 and leave a message for available dates.

• THE FITNESS CENTER WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE TIME BEING. We will let you know when the situation changes. • Did you know we have all kinds of

greeting cards for sale here? They are twenty-five cents per card and sympathy cards are one dollar. Stop in and check out our variety!

• 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! • Tuesday September 22nd Pool winners are Dean Elken in first, Gary Snelling with second, Gene Pribnow took third, Jean Frank with fourth and Jerry Fisher with the consolation prize. • Thursday September 24th Pool winners are Gary Snelling in first, Dean Elken placed second and Mary Fisher with third, Al Frank placed fourth and Les Peterson took the consolation prize.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Amery Community Education – Still Learning! There is no fall catalog at this time, but we will be offering some classes. Some will be in-person with safety guidelines in place, some will be offered online. For more information and online registration, visit the school website and go to Community Ed (www.amerysd.k12. wi.us), email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us or call 715268-9771 x220.

Hunter Education: DNR certification Priority given to participants who will be age 12+ during the fall 2020 hunting seasons. Class has been shortened and reconfigured to meet COVID-19 safety guidelines: Oct 2 from 5:30-8 p & Oct 3 from 8a-2p. Fee $10, pre-register with Community Ed. DNR ID# required to register. Class size is limited. Face coverings required. Class setup will meet social distancing guidelines.

Cool Creator Robotics: Puppy Bot for youth in grades 4-6. Have fun building, programming, and testing a robot during this 4-day course. Think like a scientist, learn to create great technology, develop engineering design, and apply math skills! Mondays: October 5-26 from 5-6:15 p.

PARENT DROP OFF & PICKUP at the front entry doors of the Intermediate School. Fee $59 pre-register with Community Ed. Face coverings required. Class setup will meet social distancing guidelines.

Cool Creator Little Engineers: Reel, Helicopter & Spider Bot for youth in grades 1-3. Have fun building, programming, and testing a robot during this 4-day

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Estate Planning Workshop online using Zoom: Have you done proper estate planning? To get started, join us for this basic, but very informational workshop.

You will learn how to protect loved ones’ inheritance, minimize estate taxes, keep your plan up-to-date, maintain control in the family, leave your heirs what you want, when you want, and the way you want, and much more. Oct. 20 at 6 p. Fee $9. A link to the online course will be provided after registration. You need good internet access and a desktop, laptop, or tablet capable of audio and video content. Pre-register with Community Ed.

Mike Lynch Wisconsin Starwatch Party with a HALLOWEEN twist - outdoors! Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great Halloween celestial show in the skies over Amery. Along with visual telescopes, we will have a telescope astronomical camera system to view live color images on a video screen. Oct 26 from 6:30-8 p. Adults $14; Youth ages 10-18 $9; Under age 10 Free. Pre-register with Community Ed. Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and broadcaster and has been hosting star watching and astronomy programs for nearly 50 years. He also writes a week-

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Face coverings/masks are not required outdoors but are still encouraged. Be prepared with a required face mask/covering for indoor check-in, warmup & restroom breaks. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. If it is cloudy you’ll get a Mike Lynch “Cloud Check� for a future Starwatch Class.

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A birthday to remember Carter Johnson of Amery loves tractors and knew that for his 6th birthday all he wanted was to have a car parade past his house on South Street. Johnson’s aunt was put into contact with Alan Johnson, who quickly obliged, as did Keith Anderson. Alan showed up with four tractors driven by himself, his son and two grandsons. Keith showed up with his tractor and baler. It was a special day for Carter. Anderson took the time to give Carter, his mom Nicole, and his friend Max a ride. Many thanks to Alan, his family, and Keith for going above and beyond to make a little boy’s day so special..

End of September? How can that be?

The brightly colored trees are a great sign of the Fall Season. I just wish that the leaves would stay that way for a bit longer. Take a drive around town and out in the country…enjoy the wonderful picture Mother Nature is sharing with us!

And speaking of Fall, the AFP will publish our annual Fall Edition on Tuesday, October 13. Area businesses interested in being a part of the section should please contact me at 715-2225098 or phumpal@ theameryfreepress.

Pounding com. Deadline for the Fall Edition is October the 7.

Pavement Congratulations to Pam Humpal this week’s winner of the AFP Football Contest: Briana Schock with all 7 correct.

Get your entries in for a chance to be next week’s winner. Good Luck!

In observance of National Fire Prevention Week, the Amery Fire Department is holding a Drive-thru Event on Monday, October 5, from 4:30-6:30pm.

You will receive treats and fire prevention items. Thank you to all the area fire departments for their commitment to the surrounding communities.

It’s Grand Opening time at Midnight Winds Shoppe. The celebration is Friday, October 9, from 10am-8pm. The

Happy Birthday Gavin!

new shop is located at the corner of Hwy 46 South & Hwy 8-north of Amery.

Enjoy coffee and cookies plus view great boutique and gift items.

A very special Happy Birthday to my oldest grandson, Gavin, who will be 11 years old on October 5. He thinks he is as tall as me but I still have him by a teeny bit…but probably not for long!

Enjoy your fun day!

Also, Happy Birthday to my nephews-Keagan will be 14 years old on October 5, Phillip will be 11 years old on October 6, and Reid will be 8 years old on October 6. Enjoy your special days!

Have a great week…good luck with your Fall projects!

TOOMBS TRUCK REPAIR CERTIFIED DIESEL MECHANIC Federal & MN Licensed D.O.T. Inspector “Villkommen To An Authentic German Menu and Oktoberfest Beers”

Wednesday-Saturday nights now through October 31 Osso Buco Pork - Slow-roasted in sauerkraut Sauerbraten - Marinated roast beer & gravy German Platter - Pork Schnitzel, sausage All entrees include: Buttered spaetzel, red cabbage, sauerkraut, German potato salad, soup, salad bar and dessert

One mile north of Amery on Hwy. 46, 1/2 mile west on Cty. Rd. H 715-268-8774

FRIDAY Fish Fry & Prime Rib SATURDAY Prime Rib

Hauling Cattle, Grain, Turkey Manure & Composted Manure End Dump - Skid Loader Gravel • Black Dirt • Snow Plowing Payloader Available Fully Licensed and Insured

Plus our regular menu

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.

RESERVE NOW FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES!

715.263.2194 Fax (715) 263-2749 Cell (715) 491-5217 607 60th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 ttr@cltcomm.net Grease Is Cheaper Than Repairs!

PHONE: 715-268-8101 | FAX: 715-268-5300

12B SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

AMERY FREE PRESS www.theameryfreepress.com

TO PLACE A HELP WANTED AD, CONTACT SUE on our team!

WE’RE

Certified Nursing Assistant training in Amery, WI. __________________________ Training is free/paid for those hired for an open position.

HIRING!

Now enrolling students for upcoming classes in October, November & December. Call today for more information.

Become part of the Farm Table family!

715-268-7107

full-time

LINE & PREP COOK

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Positions require a variety of work hours, including weekends.

For consideration, please apply in person at 110 Keller Ave. N., Amery, WI. Or, email resume with wage requirements to Human Resources at:

accountinghr@farmtablefoundation.org • FTF is an EOE •

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

The University of Wisconsin – Extension is looking for professionals who are passionate about helping others through education:

OUTREACH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE for St. Croix County

Full time with benefits Deadline to apply: 10/8/2020 COMPLETE DETAILS INCLUDING QUALIFICATIONS AND HOW TO APPLY CAN BE FOUND AT: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/505517/st-croix-countyoutreach-support-associate

JOIN OUR FAMILY Woodcraft Industries, a division of Quanex, is looking for 1st and 2nd shift Production Associates to join our team! We are a leading manufacturer in the building products industry and pride ourselves on safety, quality and a family atmosphere.

CURRENT OPENINGS:

1st shift Production

FOR SALE

Firewood

(5am-3:30pm M-Th)

Mostly Oak $65/face cord $180/full cord

(3:30pm-2am M-Th)

359 3rd St. Clayton

2nd shift Production Plant Manager

$500 Sign-On Bonus

CLASSIFIEDS • HELP WANTED • JOBS

at 715-268-8101 or classiďŹ eds@theameryfreepress.com Golden Age Manor Find us online: www.theameryfreepress.com in Amery, WI would like you

We offer competitive wages, 3-day weekends, a 2nd shift premium of $1.50/hour, a complete benefits package including paid vacation, sick time, 9 paid holidays (plus 2 floating holidays), 4% - 401(k) match and a progressive work environment.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dynamic, growth-oriented company!

Apply online at www.quanex.com/careers

Woodcraft Industries A Quanex Company 501 Main Street South, Luck, WI 54853 Quanex is an EEO employer. We maintain a drug & alcohol free work environment.

Proceeds for Vance Creek School

WANTED WINDOW WASHER Outside 2 Story Reeve Area 715.948.2205