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SPORTS: Lorsung wins regional golf title PAGE 21A

Polk Co. Clerk of Court mysteriously resigns

Kazmierski declines Amery job, Barbian negotiates in Minn.

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Mayor Kay Erickson confirmed Thursday, September 28 that Robert Kazmierski has declined the position of Amery City Administrator.

Amery’s city council voted to enter into contract negotiations with Kazmierski on September 23 Kazmierski after interviewing Kazmierski and three other candidates.

“There were several reasons,” said Mayor Kay Erickson. “Barron matched everything we did, and they had a special council meeting on Monday. When they saw the package that Amery offered, they just offered better.”

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Homecoming Royalty Amery seniors Tommy Oman and Cami White were crowned 2017 Homecoming King and Queen Friday evening, capping off a full week of homecoming festivities.

Polk County employees officially learned last week that Polk County’s elected Clerk of Courts, Jobie Bainbridge, had resigned effective September 11, and that Joan Ritten had been appointed to take her place.

The announcement was made through an internal email sent by Deputy County Administrator Andrea Jerrick.

No formal announcement or press release was made Bainbridge notifying the public, however. She remains on the county’s online staff directory.

Former Clerk of Courts Joan Ritten was appointed to the position on an interim basis by Judges Dan Tolan and Jeffery Anderson on September 21.

According to County Clerk Sharon Jorgenson, Ritten served as interim Clerk of Courts for Polk County from November of 2012 to December of 2013 following the departure of Lois Hoff.

Bainbridge was elected in 2014 and sworn in in January of 2015. She was scheduled to SEE CLERK PAGE 2A

Could Amery oversee the Stower Trail?

Proposed change in DNR partnership could shift motorized debate The discussion about whether or not the county should re-enter into a now null agreement with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been referred to the county’s environmental services committee.

Back in Amery, local attorney, Jason Whitley, attended a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on Wednesday to ask for the city’s support in offering the county a way to wash its hands of the matter.

“I think that they’re looking for a way out of having to do anything with the trail for a number of reasons,” said Whitley. “Having a new contract with the DNR outside of the assistance from the Friends group would be an extraordinary expense to them.

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Use of the Stower Seven Lake’s State Trail (SSLST) is under review, and now, Polk County is questioning whether or not it should even be a part of such decisions. Advocates for the Friends of the SSLST have a different idea—let the City of Amery take the reigns.

Historically, a three-way relationship has existed to oversee the trail. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has contracted with the county to manage the SSLST, who in turn have offloaded almost all trail care and management responsibilities to the local, non-profit and self-sufficient Friends of the SSLST group.

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Amery billboard gets a facelift The westbound Amery billboard on Highway 8 by Pure N Simple Farmhouse Foods recently got a much-needed update. “The sign has a fresh new look that embraces the Amery logo,” says Amery Economic Development (AEDS) Director, Paul Shafer. The facelift was funded by the AEDC . Tim Jamison of Jamison Sign & Design came up with several design concepts that were approved by the AEDC Board and the City Council. Shafer says that future changes to the sign will be done at the direction of the Tourism Commission and the Community Club. The fate of three other Amery signs, one eastbound on 8, and two near the junction of 46 and 64, have yet to be decided.

CITY: Council will decide path forward on Oct. 4 CLERK: Position will be on Nov 2018 ballot FROM PAGE 1A FROM PAGE 1A

Kazmierski’s original starting package when he started with Barron last year was $70,000. According to Barron Mayor David Vruwinc, Kazmierski was being paid $85,000. The Amery position was advertised at a minimum of $72,000 depending on qualifications. His negotiation during a closed session meeting on Monday, September 25 increased his salary in Barron to $95,000.

The Free Press reached out to Kazmierski for comment but did not receive a response.

The Free Press also learned that two of

Amery’s four candidates, Robert Barbian and Kimberlai Moore-Sykes interviewed this week in Princeton, Minn. Princeton voted to enter into contract negotiations with Barbian following that interview.

Erickson indicated that Gary Weiers of the city’s contracted hiring firm David Drown Associates will return to Wednesday’s full council meeting with options for the council to consider.

“This is new territory for all of us,” Erickson said.

The Amery City Council meets Wednesday, October 4 at 5 p.m.

serve a four-year term through November of 2018.

Details of her departure are not yet known. A formal records request was submitted to the county requesting copies of the internal communication sent to county employees, along with Bainbridge’s resignation letter and the appointment letter for Joan Ritten. That request was sent to Corporation Council, Jeff Fuge, for review. According to Fuge, the request has been approved with the exception of extending Bain-

bridge the opportunity to supplement that request with additional information, such as a statement.

Fuge says that state statutes dictate that elected officials such as Bainbridge have that opportunity.

She has up to five days to respond to that notification.

The Polk County Clerk of Courts is a state elected position, and according to Jerrick, the question of who should be responsible for notifying the public of her departure are not clear.

The position is slated to be on the November 2018 ballot.

STOWER: If approved, Amery could replace county’s role in developing the trail’s master plan FROM PAGE 1A

The parks committee for the county is not capable of managing the trail, they don’t have the resources, manpower, equipment or funding.”

The Friends of the SSLST, on the other hand, has all the equipment, a flush checking account, and multitude of volunteers to do all of the work, according to Whitley.

Bill Zager, President of the Friends of the SSLST, says that the DNR prefers

‘I think that they’re looking for a way out of having to do anything with the trail for a number of reasons.’

Jason Whitley Amery attorney and Stower Trail advocate to partner with a municipality of some sort.

“Corporation Counsel stated at the last meeting that it might be in the best interest of the county to turn this over to another government entity,” he said.

Whitley made a solid pitch for why Amery was a good alternative.

“We’re here at the trailhead, the conjunction of two trails. It fits with the spirit of what Amery is kind of recognized for, I think, in terms of biking, and outdoor activities,” said Whitley.

“If we wanted to put a trailhead facility burden.”

What would such a change mean here, we could invest in our city with as far as dictating motorized versus confidence that the investment would non-motorized use of the trail? That be used as we intended it to be used matter is dictated by a yet-to-be-decidgoing forward.” ed master plan.

Whitley, Zager, and business owner “It’s simply Amery saying we are Peter Henry, all attended the commitwilling to develop the master plan with tee meeting in support of the move, the DNR and the Friends group,” said along with roughly six other citizens.

Whitley.

Committee member Tim Strohbusch That begs another question. Is asked, “Is this going to cause heartAmery’s City Council up to such a burn with other townships along the task? trail?”

Peter Henry thinks it’s manageable.

Zager indicated that the Town of Os“A committee ceola was interested can be formed to in being a supporter run that whole on their end of the process. That trail, and had ideas would probably to extend its use all be best formed by the way from Lotus picking members Lake to Interstate of stakeholder Park. groups. But there “In my opinion is a process by it won’t,” Whitley which the public added. “We haven’t Jason Whitley gets to give input heard any of the othAmery attorney and Stower Trail advocate as to how state er towns expressing land be used.” the sort of eagerness The Amery to be involved that Parks and Recreation Committee voted we have here in Amery. to recommend that its full council vote To me the Friends group is the lynch in support of the idea, and that meetpin of this. The county can’t run the ing, along with the county’s committee trail without the friends group. The meeting, will take place October 4. trail can’t be operated without the Whitley plans to attend the county friends group. The friends group is meeting to pitch the change. stationed here in Amery, they want “It will be a more pointed discussion to work with Amery. And as I’ve said, talking to the county about why they they’re ready, willing and able and probably aren’t the best manager of the have a proven track record. trail, and why they should be willing to Without the friends group, even for let Amery take charge in conjunction the county, this whole thing is a huge

‘It’s simply Amery saying we are willing to develop the master plan with the DNR and the Friends group,’

with the Friends group.”

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Amery attorney and Stower Trail advocate, Jason Whitley (center), addressed the Amery Parks and Recreation committee on September 28. Whitley is asking for the city’s support in proposing that Amery take over the county’s role in Stower Trail oversight.

Correction

The article printed in the September 26 issue titled ‘Duncanson granted interim pay bump’ incorrectly stated that the pay would be retroactive to January. It should have stated that the approval was retroactive to March. The Amery Free Press regrets any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.

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Clayton FFA Bake Sale Clayton FFA will hold a Bake Sale during the Clayton vs. Clear Lake Volleyball game on October 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to support the Salvation Army Hurricane Relief.

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CONTINUING THROUGH OCT. 5 Scholastic Book Fair The Lien Elementary Library is hosting this “bookstore” to raise money for our school and library through Thursday, Oct. 5. Remainder of the dates are Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 5, 1-8 p.m. (open during Parent/Teacher Conferences). You can order online through Oct. 9 to http:// bookfairs.scholastic. com/homepage/lienelementaryschool

OCTOBER 5 Coffee with the cops Join the Village of Clayton and Clear Lake Police for Coffee with the Cops on October 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Clayton Schools. Come out and meet the officers, ask questions, and join the conversation.

OCT. 6, 7, 8 ‘The Curious Savage’ “The Curious Savage” will be presented by the Clear Lake Community Theatre group on Oct. 6, 7 and 8. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. at the Clear Lake Area Community Center Gymnasium. Refreshments served during intermission.

OCTOBER 6 ‘Painting As Prayer’ exhibit The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents “Painting As Prayer,” the opening of an exhibit featuring artwork

by Sister Kristine Haugen.

Sister Kristine’s work always promises to be engaging and reflective. Friday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. at The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 113 Elm St., Amery.

OCTOBER 7 Craft and Vendor Fair Little Falls Lutheran Church will host a Craft and Vendor Fair and Bake Sale Too! on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Theme Baskets and lunch is available at the church, 1272 44th Ave., Amery.

Call or text Lorrie 715-808-3977 with questions.

Family Fun Barn Bash Quarter Moon Acres will host their yearly Family Fun Barn Bash on October 7 from 1 to 5 at Patti Anderson’s, 1347 55th Avenue in Amery. Watch for signs. Face painting, horse-

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Quilts for Comfort Quilters from East Emmanual Lutheran Church stepped up in a time of need. The group assembled 50 quilts for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. The quilts will soon be on their way to the hurricane ravaged area. Back (left to right) are Sue Dagget, Bonnie Hagen, Janet Elkin, Susie Ivey, Cheryl Carlos, and Elaine Solum. Front (left to right) are Gloria Feyen, Carol Kobernick, Mona Flannum, and Virginia Aasmundrud.

back rides, pumpkin decorating, draft horse wagon rides, crazy hair, mums and pumpkins for sale and much more.

Changing Colors Ride and Family Game Day A leisure bike ride on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail beginning at Soo Line Park. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be family games in the park. Annual meeting of the Friends will be held at 12 noon followed by a free hot dog lunch. The bike ride begins at 1 p.m.

Harvest of Harmony Indianhead Chorus invites you to their annual Harvest of Harmony concert at Amery High School. Tickets are $10 in advance at Chet Johnson Drug or $12 at the door. Two shows will be held, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

OCTOBER 8 Deronda Lutheran Harvest Dinner Ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, squash, coleslaw, rolls and pie are on the menu for the Harvest Dinner Sunday, Oct. 8 at Deronda Lutheran Church.

Serving is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church, 1239 65th Ave. Cty. Rd. F, Amery.

OCTOBER 9-10 American Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule an appointment for the Blood Drive at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church for the Amery Woman’s Club hosted event on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 9 and 10. Monday 12:306 p.m. and Tuesday from 12 noon-6 p.m. at 217 Deronda St. in Amery. To schedule an appointment call Vicki Seibel Betzold 715-268-6271 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: Amery.

OCTOBER 14 Annual Tom Brekke Memorial Oktoberfest The Amery Area Community Center will once again honor the late Tom Brekke with the Oktoberfest Fundraiser which will run from 3-7 p.m. There will be live music

by Cattail Moon, the Amery Lions Club will cook up delicious brats and pork chops and there will be adult beverages as well. New this year is a Beauty Bar and Boutique. This is a free will offering and all donations will be matched by Cardinal Glass.

Oktober FUNFest in Clear Lake Clear Lake Community Club presents a Fall Celebration called Oktober FUNfest on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Main Street, Clear Lake. Special performance

by Richie Yurkovich & the Polkariaty along with arts and craft vendors, straw bale throwing, food, craft beers, polka band and more! Check out Facebook @ Clear Lake WI Community Club for more details.

OCTOBER 15 Lutefisk Dinner Moe Lutheran Church on 45th Ave. north of Clear Lake will hold their annual Lutefisk Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 15, serving from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On the menu is Lutefisk, meatballs & gravy, lefse, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberries and dessert. Worship is at 8:30 a.m.

OCTOBER 19 Amery Area Garden Club The Amery Area Garden

Club will tour the Future Farm at Baldwin on Thursday, Oct. 19. They specialize in a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. We will meet at the Amery Community Center parking lot at 11 a.m. to car pool. Tour at 12 p.m. followed by lunch. Visitors are welcome, please call Pat at 715268-4930 by Oct. 11.

OCTOBER 21 Halloween Storytime and Parade Come in costume to the Amery Public Library for a not-too-spooky Halloween storytime from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Storytime will be followed by a costume parade throughout the library, art activity, scavenger hunt, face painting and candy!

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Trick-or-Trot Amery Food Pantry and the Backpack Program will benefit from Trick-or-Trot on Saturday, Oct. 21 in North Park. At 8:45 a.m. Kids Fun Run in the Park (open to kids under 10); 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk for all ages; 10 a.m. Awards and Recognition. Register online by Sept. 29 to receive a race t-shirt (amery trickortrot. com). Prizes will be awarded to best costumes. Awards to top runners by age division.

Fall Harvest Dinner at Elim The anual Fall Harvest Dinner will be held at Elim Lutheran Church on Saturday October 21. The dinner serving time from 4-7 p.m. will include turkey, ham and all the trimmings. Carry-outs will be available. A Craft Sale and Bake Sale will be held during the dinner. Elim Lutheran is located at 1227 County Road D in Range.

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It’s a free country

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OCTOBER 3, 2017

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

We spent the last week discussing the national anthem, the flag, the National Football League (NFL), the Bill of Rights and the president’s musings on Twitter.

People have strong opinions about respecting the flag and the concepts and ideals it represents.

I’m not here to try to convince anyone that their feelings about the flag and our nation are wrong.

This is America, founded on the principle that the individual has the right to their beliefs and the freedom to express or not express them.

The president caused a stir last week when he told his social media followers that players who show disrespect for the flag and the anthem should be fired. urged boycotts by fans of Publisher He games until the league created Tom Stangl a rule forcing players to stand during the anthem.

There have been ongoing protests by some players who kneel during the anthem to protest police brutality. The president called for the “S.O.B.s” who disrespect the flag to be fired, and for the NFL to change their policies to force players to stand for the anthem.

The NFL is a big business. Lots of money is paid by fans to watch the games live and increasingly on pay television, lots of money is spent on officially licensed products.

The players are represented by a union and have a contract that outlines duties and responsibilities. If a change is to be made, it will have to be negotiated.

I think this “controversy” is a tempest in a teapot.

In ancient Rome, politicians used to use extravagant games and free food to curry favor with the public, who had become more and more disconnected from political policies. This policy became known as “bread and circuses.”

The dictionary defines bread and circuses as “something, as extravagant entertainment, offered as an expedient means of pacifying discontent or diverting attention from a source of grievance.”

I believe it’s easier for the president to bring up patriotism and the perceived lack of respect for our nation than to work on the very real problems that face our nation.

We have a health insurance system that is in desperate need of repair. We live every day waiting to see if North Korea will launch an attack.

Natural disasters, from fires to hurricanes, have devastated parts of our nation. The number of refugees in the world is at the highest level since World War II. If there ever was a time we needed to pull together to find common ground, roll up our sleeves and get to work, it is now.

Take the 2013 advice offered by Donald Trump when President Obama tweeted that the Washington Redskins should change the name of their team: “President should not be telling the Washington Redskins to change their name-our country has far bigger problems! FOCUS on them, not nonsense.”

Don’t get caught up in this flag drama. Pay attention and demand action on the real problems.

We may not agree with how others express their patriotism, but they have every right to do so. After all it still is a free country, thanks to the efforts of the people who served in the military.

But that’s just my opinion, and if you disagree I can and will respect your views because I am an American.

It’s what we do.

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.

‘Constitutional carry’ bill receiving mixed responses in the Legislature

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A bill that would allow constitutional carry is upsetting Democrats and getting a so-so response from the leader of the state Assembly.

The bill was OK’d by a GOP-run Senate committee in mid-September and could get a vote this fall. The bill would allow people to carry concealed guns without first getting a license, green-light the carrying of those weapons on school grounds in certain situations and permit the carrying of tasers without licenses or training, among other things.

The amended version would also add permit requirements for concealed carrying in school zones to ensure parents who pick up and drop off their kids while carrying aren’t breaking the law.

The “right to carry” bill was introduced by Rep. Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma, and Sen. Dave Craig, R-Town of Vernon. It is backed by groups like the NRA. Tony Evers, the state schools superintendent and a Democratic candidate for governor, said the bill is an example of legislation he’d “be playing goalie on” if he got elected governor.

“Kids in Wisconsin don’t need more guns near or around schools,” Evers said. “I’ll continue to oppose language that jeopardizes the safety of kids.”

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said possible improvements could be made to Wisconsin’s law that requires a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

But he added: “I also think our current process isn’t broken.”

Vos said he has long argued those who, for example, have a gun in their car shouldn’t be committing a felony when they drop their child off at school because of gun-free school zones.

The bill would allow those who have concealed carry permits to have a gun in their car or within 5 feet of their vehicles when on school grounds.

When the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee took its vote advancing the legislation, the two Democrats on the panel were opposed.

Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, said the legislation aims to “weaken firearm laws, and I think we should strengthen them.”

And Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, said while she supports the right to carry, the legislation “is a deviation from what the majority of Wisconsinites agree with,” as she called for stronger training and licensing requirements rather than backing reductions to what’s already in state law.

“We don’t even let people get behind a car without some training and a license,” she said. “So I’m challenged with something that’s much smaller and more powerful and deadly.”

Gov. Scott Walker in June had said he supports and is “comfortable” with the current concealed carry law, which requires anyone who carries a concealed weapon to get a permit. But Senate committee chair Van Wanggaard’s office said he’s confident it’ll pass both chambers and earn Walker’s signature.

In the meantime, some Demo-

crats are using the issue to raise money for their campaigns.

Said Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, in a recent fundraising appeal: “... Republicans legislators advanced a bill that will allow pretty much anyone to carry a loaded, concealed firearm in public without any safety training or even a simple background check, a boon to the gun industry and more danger in our communities.

“I have consistently stood up to the gun lobby and won’t back down now. But I can’t win this critical fight for public safety alone. Can I count on your support of $100, $50, $35 or whatever you can afford to help ensure that we can continue to be an effective voice in standing for our values?

“The gun lobby and firearm corporations want a big win in Wisconsin and they are willing to pay for it. They peddle fear with campaigns of misinformation, backed by money from the record profits they are raking in.

We need to stand up and say ‘No More.’”

But the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action says, “This bill recognizes a law-abiding adult’s unconditional Right to Keep and Bear Arms for self-defense in the manner he or she chooses. Further, 12 states currently have similar Right to Carry laws which allow law-abiding individuals to possess a concealed firearm for self-defense without a permit.”

It’s the kind of competing messages you might see in next year’s campaigns.

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Good enough for Amery?

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” –Alexander Pope This week marks two years since I joined the Free Press staff.

Crazy, huh?

I’ve written sparsely few columns in that time. As weeks fly by, writing a column about my opinion has seemed unimportant, self-serving…even narcissistic considering all the other things deserving of my attention. So I spend my time reporting news that others will find valuable. I’m sure you’d love to hear what Editor’s movies I’ve seen, or how I spent my weekNotes end. But really, I spend Jessica my weekends watching the news—your de la Cruz news. The rest just involves feeding two teenagers and a 6’7” man. And that’s an adventure in itself.

Sometimes mine is a thankless job, riddled with ridicule over typos and small details. I could go without one more online comment like, ‘Get it right, lady! Do you even proofread?!’

Other times, it pays huge dividends. I now know that my stories have sparked change for the better, shared good news worth repeating, and brought awareness to topics that many people didn’t know about. It’s a remarkable job to be able to hold a mirror up to a community and ask them to take a good look, for better or

for worse. And if I’ve allowed you to fix even one misplaced hair or priority, I’ve done my job.

In these two years I’ve formed my own opinions of things. Some say jouralists aren’t allowed to share those. But you know what? I’m going to. This is the place. Are you ready?

The people of Amery would be better served to expect more of their local elected officials and get involved. What I’ve observed at the city is a group that’s gotten a little too comfortable in their chairs.

You have elected officials who show up as often as they’re gone; department heads who refuse to provide information about how public money is being spent; leadership that defers to lawyers or contractors every time they’re asked to conduct business as usual, and officials who, by their own admission, lack the skills needed to do the job.

They’re certainly not there because they were the most qualified for the task. No, to their credit, they’re there because they were the most willing to step up.

I can only imagine how much money could be saved, how many headaches reduced, and how many controversial news articles avoided if someone at city hall already knew how to tackle tough personnel issues like discrimination, firing, and hiring.

They, and we, need our next city administrator to be that kind of qualified and more.

Our local government has become increasingly less transparent in its operations, for whatever reason. They’ve forgotten who they work for.

Take hiring that new City Adminis-

trator, for example.

Why not have a panel discussion for the public to ask questions and for everyone to see? Why not allow council members to ask their own questions during the interview process? Why not allow time to gather input?

After all that Amery has been through this year, shouldn’t this process be as transparent and inclusive as possible? Shouldn’t we take as long as necessary to get things exactly right?

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my two years at the Free Press, it’s that when people are forthcoming with information—I tend to trust them more. If business is rushed or conducted behind closed doors, if facts are hard to get, if questions are deferred, and answers are indirect—something isn’t quite right.

This past week I did my own asking of hard questions to our local city administrator candidates, and to the firm doing the hiring. That’s my role, and I take that seriously.

To the hiring firm, a company that we paid $19,000 to find us some good candidates, I asked how someone with a criminal record ended up in our top four when background checks were to be done. And to the candidates I asked what made them the ideal candidate to change city culture; why they want to leave their current job; and how they would approach making Amery a better place.

These are not unreasonable things.

But someone within the process suggested that the candidate of choice likely declined the job, in part, because they didn’t want to work with a newspaper like the Free Press. And perhaps I had an agenda.

Election reform is about more than fraud

BY LEE H. HAMILTON COMMENTS ON CONGRESS

A dozen years ago, the preface to a report on federal election reform began with these words: “Polls indicate that many Americans lack confidence in the electoral system, but the political parties are so divided that serious electoral reform is unlikely without a strong bipartisan voice.”

I can find no part of that sentence that’s not still true. Americans still lack confidence in the electoral system. The political parties are still divided. Serious electoral reform remains unlikely.

Voting is the most basic step a representative democracy asks of us. So why do we remain in an endless national standoff on how to fix our elections?

The answer, of course, is that in politically divided times, changes to elections are seen through partisan eyes.

This is disappointing, because right now there

should be plenty of room for agreement. We face genuine challenges to our electoral system that even the most partisan of Democrats and Republicans could come together on: aging machines, long lines at the polls, cyber attacks by hostile entities, foreign interference, inadequately trained voting officials, voter lists that are not up to date... It’s a long list.

But where the two sides fall apart is on the most basic of questions: how readily do we give access to the voting booth? I’ll lay my cards on the table.

I believe in wider access.

Creating a Congress and an overall government that are more representative of the American people rests on expanding the electorate and beating back the barriers to voting.

This is not to dismiss concerns about voter fraud.

We do need to make sure that the person arriving to vote at a polling site is the same one who’s named on the voter list.

Yet many of us are ambiv-

alent. We want to ensure there’s no fraud, but at the same time we are aware that stringent ID requirements disenfranchise a lot of people who may have trouble acquiring an ID. Though we want to ensure that only those people eligible to vote are actually voting, we also want to ensure that all those who are eligible to vote find it convenient to do so.

There’s a lot of work to be done on that front, at every level of government.

The entire system needs top-to-bottom review and strengthening. And so far, I see no evidence that we as a nation are taking this need seriously.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

I’ll let that sink in a bit.

Is that really the kind of administrator, or elected official you want? Someone who would suggest that the public doesn’t have a right to know those things? Someone who avoids reporters and can’t handle tough questions?

I’m sure they’d be okay with that.

No, I’ve never had anyone thank me for lobbing softballs, and I’m not about to start now. My agenda is, and always will be, to keep things honest, and to expect nothing but the best for this city because that’s what its citizens expect.

Shouldn’t that should be ‘the agenda’ of every public servant?

I don’t doubt Kazmierski would have done a fine job. We know that he got a better offer, and that was ultimately the reason for his decision.

But it wouldn’t be the first time The Free Press was blamed for something.

Remember this headline?

‘Amery parts ways with City Administrator Darcy Long: News article blamed as point of no return, open-records request sheds light on contributing factors.’

The Free Press spent a good deal of money in legal fees to get the truth in that situation.

I say if our future administrator or a company we hired can’t handle a few tough questions from the lady at the Free Press, then maybe he or she just isn’t up to the job.

I leave you with a final thought.

“Journalists don’t tell people what to think. They tell people what to think about.” –Tom Rosenstiel, American Press Institute Happy thinking.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fundraiser will support local classrooms To the editor: One of my joys in retirement is volunteering at Lien Elementary School one morning a week. My first career was as a primary school teacher for four years. It is rewarding to assist teachers by listening to children read and helping them interpret words through phonics.

As the school year progresses school supplies, abundant in September become used up, lost and in short supply. School budgets are limited and teachers often reach into their own pocketbooks to buy additional items.

Therefore, I invite you to participate in an upcoming fundraiser event October 27th, the Harvest Moon Hootenanny at the Amery Golf Course, 6 to 8 P.M. Sponsored by the Amery

Woman’s club it promises to be a fun and funny event including the club’s seventh annual beer and wine tasting, a silent auction, music and food appropriate to harvest time. Tickets are available at Chet’s or through Community Education at the Amery School District Offices.

Proceeds from the event will be given to the school district’s Innovative Mini-Grant Fund for teachers. Any teacher who has an idea for their classroom that needs financial assistance can apply for these funds. Please support our teachers by attending.

Julie Riemenschneider Past President, Amery Woman’s Club

Letters to the Editor are due

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Snider takes last minute plea deal in child porn case

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

As the Polk County case of 30-yearold Deej Snider quickly approaches the two-year mark since it began, the end is finally in sight.

Snider of Frederic was charged with 22 counts of possession of child pornography in October of 2015. With the trial scheduled to begin, Snider entered a last-minute plea of no contest to count 13 in the case.

Evidence presented in the case alleged that Snider had used a Twitter and Dropbox account to trade multiple images consistent with child pornography in 2014 and 2015.

Of all the 22 charges in the case, why plead to count 13? District Attorney Jeff Kemp explained that 13 in particular related to a known victim called the ‘Tara’ series of images.

“In these cases we tend to see a lot of the same victims over and over,”

he explained. Although he contacted several of the known victims, ‘Tara’ was the only one in which he was able

impact come Snider’s December 1 sentencing date.

“I thought it important to put a face, as it were, to such a case. I think people tend to overlook the fact that these victims are still out in the world, having to deal with the effects.”

According to Wisconsin’s mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, Snider faces a minimum of three years confinement for the plea, but could be sentenced to as much as 15 years behind bars. This is his first criminal charge in Wisconsin.

Left, 30-year-old Deej Snider of Frederic (left) sits next to his attorney Bruce Anderson during one of many court appearances in the two-year-old child pornography case.

Photo by Jessica de la Cruz.

Sterling crash claims one life On the evening of Sunday Oct. 1st, 2017 at 2105hrs, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a report of a one-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Evergreen Ave. and State Hwy 87 in Sterling Township. The driver was described as unconscious, unresponsive and trapped in a pickup truck located in a swampy area off of the roadway at the northwest corner of the intersection.

Responding emergency services were able to remove the driver from the vehicle and begin CPR. The driver was then transported to the St. Croix Regional Medical Center,

to garner a victim-impact statement.

Kemp believes the ability to share this victim’s story will make a bigger

and then to Regions Hospital in St. Paul for further treatment. The Sheriff’s Office was later notified by the Ramsey Co. Medical Examiner that the subject had passed away at 2305hrs. The victim’s name has yet to be released.

The accident is currently under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The following agencies responded to this incident: The Cushing Fire Department, Cushing First Responders, Luck Area Ambulance Service, Life Link III and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Deer Park woman blamed loose shoe in Fall Festival crash that injured two children

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Further details are now available about a crash that occurred just outside of the Amery city limits on September 16.

As most of the town was preparing for the annual Fall Festival parade to begin, emergency responders were called to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 46 in front of The Country Store.

According to a report provided by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, a 2001 Chevy Impala driven by 31-year-old Heather Pommerening rear ended a 2007 Subaru Forrester driven by 56-year-old Carol Lentz of Maple Grove, Minn. The crash forced the Subaru off the highway, into the northbound ditch and through a speed limit sign.

Pommerening told investigators that her

shoe had come off and gotten stuck on the gas pedal and she was unable to slow down.

Witnesses who saw Pommerening approximately two mile south of the crash scene told investigators that Pommerening had passed them ‘like they were standing still,’ and lost sight of her within that two miles. They also reported seeing the dust from the crash and recognizing her vehicle at the scene.

Two children in Pommerening’s vehicle were taken to Amery Hospital by ambulance for minor injuries, a seven-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl. Both children were using restraints.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department Pommerening was cited for inattentive driving and unreasonable and imprudent speed.

Amery Police Report 09/21/17-09/28/17 09/20/17, 9:57pm, Traffic Stop 0/21/17, 7:30am, Circuit Court 09/21/17, 1:50pm, Fingerprint 09/21/17, 3:13pm, School Traffic 09/21/17, 4:17pm, Juvenile Call, Two missing juveniles located 09/21/17, 5:02pm, Fire Alarm Bremer Bank 09/21/17, 5:59pm, Assist Another Agency – Possible Impaired Driver 09/21/17, 8:28pm, Traffic Stop 09/21/17, 11:57pm, Foot Patrol 09/22/17, 8:14am, Traffic Stop 09/22/17, 8:25am, Juvenile Citations X3 09/22/17, 8:54am, Juvenile Call 09/22/17, 11:38am, Gas Drive-Off 09/22/17, 12:33pm, Bicycle Crash 09/22/17, 2:35pm, Vehicle Lock Out 09/22/17, 4:20pm, Fingerprint 09/22/17, 4:49pm, County Mutual Aid MV Crash 09/22/17, 6:54pm, Animal Call 09/22/17, 8:25pm, Traffic Complaint 09/22/17, 8:56, Disorderly Conduct 09/22/17, 9:08pm, Child Custody Issue 09/23/17, 12:31am, Assist EMS 09/23/17, 3:30am, Foot Patrol

09/23/17, 8:06am, Traffic Stop 09/23/17, 8:11am, Bicycle Theft 09/23/17, 9:29am, Traffic Complaint 09/23/17, 10:55amam, Memory Care Walk Traffic 09/23/17, 1:07pm, Animal Complaint 09/23/17, 2:14pm, Juvenile Call 09/23/17, 9:00pm, Gas Drive Off 09/23/17, 9:54pm, Animal Call 09/23/17, 10:12pm, Traffic Stop 9/23/17, 11:08pm, Traffic Stop 09/24/17, 12:58am, Parking Enforcement 09/24/17, 2:44am, Citizen Assist 09/24/17, 3:10am, Traffic Stop 09/24/17, 5:08am, Traffic Stop 09/24/17, 1:03pm, Vehicle Lock Out 09/24/17, 2:48pm, Traffic Stop 09/24/17, 3:08pm, Traffic Stop 09/24/17, 3:43pm, Traffic Stop 09/24/17, 5:00pm, Disturbance of Peace 09/24/17, 5:25pm, Theft Complaint 09/24/17, 6:40pm, Disturbance of Peace 09/24/17, 6:42pm, Traffic Stop 09/24/17, 7:44pm, Mental Health Call 09/24/17, 8:00pm, Juvenile Call 09/24/17, 9:10pm, Suspicious Activity

09/24/17, 9:40pm, Welfare Check 09/25/17, 6:26am, Mental Health Call 09/25/17, 9:00 am, Polk County Circuit Court 09/25/17, 5:16pm, Traffic Stop 09/25/17, 5:37pm, Traffic Stop 09/25/17, 6:49pm, Vehicle Lock Out 09/25/17, 6:51pm, County Mutual Aid 09/25/17, 8:29pm, Traffic Complaint 09/25/17, 8:54pm, Disorderly Conduct 09/2617, 8:00am, In-Service Training 09/26/17, 5:31am, Animal Control 09/26/17, 9:00am, Vehicle Lock Out 09/26/17, 11:53am, 911 Hang Up 09/26/17, 3:22pm, Vehicle Lock Out 09/26/17, 3:29pm, Civil Matter 09/26/17, 5:30pm, Traffic Complaint 09/26/17, 6:31pm, Juvenile Call 09/26/17, 7:12pm, Traffic Stop 09/26/17, 7:30pm, County Mutual Aid 09/26/17, 8:44pm, Suspicious Activity 09/26/17, 9:52pm, Disturbance of Peace 09/27/17, 2:11am, Medical Call 09/27/17, 8:00am, In-Service Training 09/27/17, 8:37am, Municipal Court

09/27/17, 9:07am, Vehicle Crash 09/27/17, 10:07am, Traffic Stop 09/27/17, 10:33am, Juvenile Call 09/27/17, 10:50am, Vehicle Lock Out 09/27/17, 1:00pm, Juvenile Call 09/27/17, 7:10pm, Mental Health Call 09/27/17, 8:00pm, Mental Health Call 09/27/17, 9:19pm, Disturbance of Peace 09/28/17, 8:00am, In-Service Training 09/28/17, 9:33am, Traffic Stop 09/28/17, 10:06am, Traffic Stop 09/28/17, 10:15am, Juvenile Call 09/28/17, 5:30pm, Welfare Check 09/28/17, 7:00pm, Parking Enforcement 09/28/17, 8:00pm, Disturbance of Peace 09/28/17, 8:28pm, Juvenile Call 09/28/17, 9:21pm, Suspicious Activity 09/28/17, 9:45pm, Disturbance of Peace Arrests: Todd Riemenschneider, 48 of Amery.

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Northwest Wisconsin meth supplier gets 13 years

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A leader of a sophisticated drug ring that supplied methamphetamine to parts of rural Northwest Wisconsin was sentenced in federal court this week.

Karl L. McKenzie Sr., 47 of Anoka, Minn. will spend the next 13 years

in federal prison for his role as the leader of a regional drug-distribution operation that involved tiered levels of dealers and money laundering.

The evidence presented at trial showed that McKenzie was a supplier of methamphetamine to dealers in northwest Wisconsin. McKenzie was arrested in Ashland in February after selling nearly two pounds of meth-

amphetamine to one individual. An analysis of the seized meth found it to be 98 percent pure. McKenzie was convicted on June 6, 2017, following a two-day trial in federal court in Madison.

McKenzie will serve five years of supervised release after his prison term.

According to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office, the charges against McK-

Amery Area Municipal Court

Polk County Arrests

Sarah F. Bendouia, 18, Osceola, was arrested on Sept. 18 for theft.

Nathan W. Wendt, 49, Osceola, was arrested on Sept. 20 for damage to property and disorderly conduct.

Kyle R. Boege, 28, Chisago City, MN, was arrested on Sept. 20 for OWL (operating without license) (2nd), battery, criminal trespass and attempted burglary.

Erick G. Cooke, 47, Brooklyn Park, MN, was arrested on Sept. 20 for retail theft-felony.

Tyler S. Merrill, 21, Balsam Lake, was arrested on Sept. 21 for disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer.

Sumiyah A. McCarty, 23, Woodville, was arrested on Sept. 21 for disorderly conduct, battery and bail jumping.

Kevin J. Hicks, 33, Superior, was arrested on Sept. 22 for bail jumping and threats to LEO (law enforcement officer).

Edwardo Moraza, 42, Turtle Lake, was arrested on Sept. 23 for domestic battery, disorderly conduct and suffocation/strangulation.

Brian A. Majorowicz, 30, Milltown, was arrested on Sept. 24 for OWI 5th, OAR (operating after revocation) OWI related, flee/ elude officer and disorderly conduct.

Lawrence G. Mendez Jr., 45, Forest Lake, MN, was arrested on a warrant out of Oklahoma.

Matthew R. Hancock, 30, Amery, was arrested on Sept. 20 on a probation hold.

Brian R. Bonse, 25, Osceola, was arrested on Sept. 21 on a probation hold.

Patricia A. Douglas, 60, Luck, was arrested on Sept. 23 on a probation hold.

Robert L. Morale, 34, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Sept. 24 on a probation warrant.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Joshua L. Wagner and Amy E. Peterson were issued a marriage license on Sept. 17.

Robert L. Thompson and Jean. M. McFarlane were issued a marriage license on Sept. 17.

Zachary A. Grill and Angela K. Isakson were issued a marriage license on Sept. 17.

Justin A. Luttinen and Kayla M. Fairbrother were issued a marriage license on Sept. 17.

Joshua T. Morse and Samantha L. Marko were issued a marriage license on Sept. 20.

Derek R. Campbell and Shelby L. Stich were issued a marriage license on Sept. 20.

Jeffrey A. Hacken and Allison K. Rider

enzie are the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration; Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation; Ashland County Sheriff’s Department; and Ashland Police Department. The prosecution of the case was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Corey Stephan.

were issued a marriage license on Sept. 20.

Kevin J. Grondahl and Caroline L. Rens were issued a marriage license on Sept. 21.

Kittie S. Hannah and Jennifer B. Jensen were issued a marriage license on Sept. 21.

Brent D. Cowen and Sarah J. Ruza were issued a marriage license on Sept. 21.

Adam P. Sislo and Mollie T. Sjoblom Jones were issued a marriage license on Sept. 21.

Isaac J. Zart and Darbi S. Young were issued a marriage license on Sept. 21.

Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. The following cases were heard: City of Amery— Robert D. Borgwardt, 53, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Kathryn J. Hendricks, 56, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Charles W. Hutter, 23, Arkansaw, obstructed drivers vision – rear view, $98.80; operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Jason A. Mudgett, 37, Clayton, operate without valid license (2nd), $124.

16 year old, Dresser, disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $124.

Timothy M. Shay, 33, River Falls, vehicle operator fail tow ear seat belt, $10.

Village of Clayton— Alan J. Bruce, 23, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Andrew J. Burke, 31, St. Paul, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Troy A. Davis, 39, Comstock, disorderly conduct, $250.

Tonya L. Ellis, 40, Clayton, operating after suspension, $124; operating after suspension, 4124.

Lonnie D. Friesen, 30, Barron, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Jason A. Mudgett, 37, Clayton, failure to license dog, $124;

animal running at large, $92.50; public nuisance affecting health prohibited, $313.

Joseph R. Newbauer, 34, Clayton, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Debra D. Ostgard, 61, Clayton, length of lawn violation, $92.50.

Alisha K. Vanderbilt, 25, Clayton, issuance of worthless checks, $313.

A plea of Not Guilty was entered by the following: Levi A. Hanson, no tail lamp/ defective tail lamp – night and operate without proof of insurance, $96.20.

Amery juvenile, curfew (2 violations), $147.20.

Commitment orders/Warrants were issued for the following people for failure to appear for Good Cause Poverty Hearings for failure to pay forfeitures: Leonard S. Wohlwend, burning restrictions and storage of autos prohibited, $439.

David R. Nordquist, length of lawn violation, $92.50.

Andrew R. Hornstein, disturb peace with motor vehicle, $124.

Anthony T. Wall, operate after revocation, operate without insurance, seat belt violation, $258.

JUVENILES: City of Amery— 13, Amery, curfew, $73.60.

13, Amery, curfew, $73.60.

Village of Clayton— 15, Clayton, burning restrictions, $313.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance Date: Sept. 19, 2017 Angela M. Baker, 46, Webster, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Thomas S. Barthman, 52, Centuria, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Sonny N. Chelmo, 21, Frederic, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Brian E. Clemons, 33, Fridley, MN, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

John L. Colletti, 27, Balsam Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Kyle A. Craine, 28, Cumberland, display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $238.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; transferee fail to apply new vehicle title, $175.30.

Jonathan E. Ellington, 43, Frederic, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Judy E. Ennells, 70, Balsam Lake, littering (animal feces), $150.10.

Anthony R. Evans, 23, Grantsburg,

non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; improper display of license plate/tag/decal, $150.10.

Tanya M. French, 37, Centuria, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Bryce D. Gehrman, 16, Amery, passing vehicle indicating left turn, $213.10.

Jeff Edmonds Trucking Inc., Princeton, MN, violate Class A Hwy. weight limits, $619.76.

Mark D. Johnson, 58, Cushing, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Aleja T. Landrian, 20, Balsam Lake, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Dustin J. Larson, 32, Balsam Lake, possess open intoxicants in MV-passenger, $200.50.

Joseph M. Madsen, 55, Frederic, dog license required, $235.

Calvin A. Mcollough, 42, Balsam Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

James A. Menke Jr., 48, Frederic,

junk and certain vehicles and firewood, $235.

Shuyler J. Mosay-Rainey, 20, Balsam Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Dale R. Nedland, 54, Dallas, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Richard A. Ohara, 58, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Donald E. Olson, 90, Frederic, permit unauthorized person to drive, $200.50.

Sandy M. Olson, 47, Frederic, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Roman A. Poirer, 20, Centuria, possession of THC (forfeiture0, $263.50; display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $238.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Tyler A. Reichert, 16, Amery, violate GDL restrictions – passenger, $200.50.

Skyler L. Ricketson, 21, Centuria, operating a motor vehicle without

insurance, $200.50.

Saige M. Russell, 23, Amery, fail to yield to pedestrian, bicyclist or EPAMD, $175.30.

Suvannah J. Sande, 22, St. Croix Falls, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Christopher R. Schulte, 32, St. Croix Falls, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Thomas J. Slayton Sr., 58, Centuria, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Angela M. Stanisz, 30, Amery, operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10.

James H. Stout, 75, St. Paul, MN, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Donna L. Taylor, 57, Frederic, animals and poultry not to run at large, $235.

Melissa A. Thompson, 39, Luck, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Jordan M. Walter, 19, Ellsworth, operating boat towing skier after dark, $232.

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100 Years Ago October 4, 1917

Thieves Rob Many Area Businesses

Large Black Brook Family Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Setter are the proud parents of the arrival of their 19th baby. They now have 10 girls and nine boys all living and well and Mrs. Setter is only 43 years old and in fair health.

95 Years Ago September 30, 1922 “Rummy” Dead “Rummy,” Dr. Mooney’s white bird dog, is dead – poisoned, accidentally, no doubt.

For the past seven years, he has established a record of faithfulness and devotion.

Standing on the right fender of the car, he has accompanied his master on practically every call he has made during that time, covering approximately forty thousand miles. While off-duty he was always listening for the hum of the motor.

October 5, 1922 Blinded Blasting Stumps While engaged in a job of blasting, Alvin Johnson, a farmer living in the town of Apple River, met with an accident, which may cost him his eyesight.

Just how the accident happened is not clear, but he evidently did not give himself time to get out of the way after placing the charge of dynamite under the rock for he still had his foot on it when the explosion took place. A quantity of fine particles of rock and sand were blown into his face and eyes.

A neighbor, working near, saw him stagger, with his hands over his eyes and rushed to his assistance. He was hurriedly brought to this city, where at the Polk County Hospital, he was given medical care. It was found that his eyes are in a serious condition although whether his sight is permanently gone or not, has not yet been determined.

Horse Tramples Boy Ernest Fredrickson, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Frederickson was brought to this city Thursday

by Dr. Tanner of Turtle Lake, suffering from a number of severe fractures and bruises.

It seems that the little fellow had been playing in the barn, and had fallen off of a manger into one of the stalls. The horse, which had recently been sharply shod, became frightened and trampled him under foot, inflicting a number of scalp wounds and crushed the bones of his shoulder.

He had a number of x-ray pictures taken before it was possible to set the bones properly. The child is at the Polk County Hospital where he is as comfortable as possible under the circumstances.

Fine Display The Amery Mercantile had a beautiful window display for fair day created by two Twin

Amery 1980 Homecoming Court Kristie Olson and Peter Kittel were selected as king and queen of the 1980 Amery homecoming. Other members of the court seated left to right: Lynn Tilton, Judy Hartmann, Ryan Maxon and Allison Maupin, crown bearers, Marcia Nelson and Glen Gorres. Standing from left to right are: Dan Luhman, Laurie Nelson, Ty Harshman, Mona Cardinal, Cheryl Peterson and Jeff Chelberg, outgoing king and queen, Dawn Peterson and Dean Gehrman.

City window decorators and showing to excellent advantage the seasonable wear on sale at their store.

85 Years Ago October 13, 1932 Bandit Killer to Get Reward Floyd Prill received a reward of $1,000 from the deputy marshal of Cameron, Wis., which had just been voted by the protective committee of the Barron County Bankers’ Association.

Prill, a Cameron blacksmith, helped frustrate a bank robbery at the Cameron Bank last July in a shooting duel with the robbers and killed one of the men. The reward, is being paid by an insurance company in which the County Bankers’ Association was covered.

The reward has been held up for some time on a technicality.

First Snowfall The first snow of the season fell last Sunday morning, covering the ground with a white blanket.

Tearing Down Pickle Plant The pickle plant, which has been a landmark here for many years, is being razed and the lumber salvaged by Harley Thompson who purchased the building of the Lakeside Packing Company through Supt.

Paul Kraska.

The plant was originally built by the Gedney Company and was one of a number of that company’s plants formerly supervised by G. K. Fowler who was for a number of years district representative for the Gedney Company.

Highway 46 May be Re-Located North to No. 8 The matter of the relocation of Highway No. 46 to run straight north of Amery with a new bridge across the Apple River and connecting with U.S. No. 8 near the Apple River School was discussed at the noon luncheon Monday.

Dr. W. B. Cornwall, who has personally carried Amery’s highway interest for over

two years and who has accomplished much in laying a foundation for future highway improvements in the Amery district.

Dr. Cornwall is entitled to more than passing credit for the intelligent and strenuous effort he has given to highway matters over a long period with the best interests of the Amery Community at heart.

75 Years Ago October 1, 1942 Thanking You…and Introducing There comes a time when the best of friends must say - not goodbye – but “hasta manana”, a Spanish phrase, which roughly means “greetings until I see you again.”

Your editor for 7 years is accepting a position with the U.S. Dept. of Labor and leaves this weekend for Washington, D.C. Your Amery Free Press will be left in the capable hands of an experienced editor and printer, Palmer H. Sondreal, foreman for the past year. Mr. Sondreal is a young man with a family and was in the publishing and printing business in North Dakota, Minnesota and Montana, for several years. We feel that he will give the people of the community a good newspaper, and printing service.

The Free Press wishes to sincerely thank its many friends for their patronage and support. We urge upon you to give Mr. Sondreal that same support and safely promise he will work for the best interests of the farmers and the community at large.

The editor’s family will remain here during his absence in Washington and other places while with the U. S. government.

70 Years Ago October 9, 1947 Movie Star in Our Midst It may be slightly hard to believe but this community now has an embryo movie star.

Now in the process of working before the cameras are

C. V. Anderson and his three harness racers being used to make the motion picture of the famous harness racer, Dan Patch.

The films are being made in Minneapolis at the state fair grounds and other former “stamping grounds” of the greatest harness racer of all time.

Star of the picture will be the great character actor, Walter Brennan. The filming has been going on for the past several weeks and requires perfection before they are ready for the motion picture.

A horse from St. Paul is portraying “Dan Patch” and a number of Midwest harness racers are participating in the project.

Five-Year-Old Boy Dies Suddenly Tragedy struck the Harold Nilssen home at Clear Lake last Wednesday afternoon when their young son, Dennis, died of a strange infection of the throat.

Age five years and 15 days, Dennis complained of a sore throat last Tuesday and during the night became so ill that he was rushed to the hospital.

In spite of five doctors and all medical care that could be given, he slept away Wednesday afternoon.

55 Years Ago September 27, 1962 Used Furniture Business Opens Here Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hanson plan to open a used furniture store in the building formerly used by the Modern Cleaners in Amery.

The new enterprise is located at 127 Birch Street beside the post office and will be open for business Tuesday morning, Oct. 2, specializing in used furniture and also will feature some new items.

Mr. and Mrs. Hanson operated used furniture stores in both Minneapolis and St. Paul before moving to Range where they now live.

Break-ins plagued county business places during the past month.

The Direct Service Station in North Amery was broken into last weekend sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Clifford Fredrickson, owner of the station, said the thieves gained entrance through the back door breaking out the glass in a window. They took two new chain saws valued at $450 and rifled the cash drawer of some small change along with the tax money in the cigarette machine.

The Champion Aircraft plant was entered Sunday night, Sept. 16, by breaking out a window on the north side of the office. A cash box had been pried open and $25.06 was taken, but nothing else was missing.

Two subjects were later picked up in Minnesota admitting this theft and admitted break-ins in other counties.

Burglars broke into the Central Lumber Yard at Wanderoos early Friday morning, Sept. 20, by breaking a window in the office to open a door.

Then the thieves carried a safe out to their car that weighed 200 pounds. Other articles missing included: electric frying pans, two alarm clocks, pocket watches, rock hammers, wood bits and chisels.

The Wanderoos school was burglarized Wednesday night, Sept. 16, or early Thursday morning. The thieves took all the silverware, food and 20 pounds of meat.

A robbery was reported at the Deronda School where a Zenith radio was taken.

A pump was stolen off a county blacktop roller that had been left on county trunk PP north of “A.”

Tractor Passes Over Future Cavern A cavernous hole shaped like an egg, measuring 6 feet across and enlarging to about 12 feet at the base with a depth of 8 feet appears to have just plopped into being in a hay field at the Ralph Marquand farm.

Discovered Wednesday, the hole has the appearance of something being dug out from the underside with the exception that the sod from the hay field is resting on the top of the bottom of the hole, just as though it was dropped there.

A week ago, farmer Marquand hayed the field in question, which is located just on the southern edge of the city limits. The tractor passed over this very spot many times without dire results.

What’s worrying farmer Marquand is, are there more such caverns under his soil and how are they formed?

There are no records of any buildings or other excavations on the land. So one nervous farmer will be plowing his lands his fall - and for good reason.

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Walker stops in Amery for impromptu proclamation

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A stop in Amery originally planned by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Ray Allen turned into a something a little more last week, when Governor Scott Walker’s office announced that he would be joining Allen for the visit. But the visit was not announced publicly until almost after it had taken place.

The visit was to take advantage of Amery’s outstanding participation in the State’s Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program, by officially declaring September 26 ‘Youth Apprenticeship Day.’ Amery has historically had one of the highest participation rates in the program for the entire state, by

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Governor Walker takes a few minutes to speak with Amery Youth Apprentices Daniel Marquand (WESTconsin), Ashley VanSomeren (WESTconsin), and Rachel Ganje (Bremer) during his brief stop in Amery.

which the district has been able to garner a significant amount of grant funding.

This year, 59 Amery students will work for the dozens of area businesses who partner with the schools in order to offer the invaluable benefit of on-the-job experience.

An entourage of security came with Walker for the visit. A pre-approved group of several dozen area business leaders, state officials, educators, and

students met in the High School Library Tuesday afternoon.

A plaque was presented to Superintendent James Kuchta during the visit. Three Amery youth apprentices also had the opportunity to speak with the governor for a few minutes.

Ashley VanSomeren, a YA for WESTConsin Credit Union, shared, “It’s really helped me grow, because now I get to see JESSICA DE LA CRUZ | AMERY FREE PRESS what it’s like to work more Left to right are Ramona Lockwood (YA Advisor), Richel Mount (WESTconsin), Tammy Jackprofessionally in a job and son (WESTconsin), Brenda Kretzschmar (CESA11), Julie Powers (Bremer Bank), Jim Richison see if that’s something I (Bremer Bank), Governor Walker, Daniel Marquand (WESTconsin YA), Ashley VanSomeren want to do.”

(WESTconsin YA), Rachel Ganje (Bremer YA), Jim Kuchta (District Administrator), and Shawn Bremer YA, Rachel Gan- Doerfler (Principal). je, agreed.

“It’s been a great opportunity for me to learn about the professional world,” she said.

Daniel Marquand, also working with WESTConsin, added, “It really teaches you time management and how to organize yourself.”

Amery’s YA significance wasn’t lost on Governor Walker. He made sure to point out one very profound statistic.

“When you think about this number, 59 [Amery participants], last year Milwaukee Public School District had fewer [Youth Apprentices] in their total district of 80,000 students than you do,” Walker said while in JESSICA DE LA CRUZ | AMERY FREE PRESS Amery.

“When you think about this number, 59 [Amery partic“Youth Apprenticeship Day gives us the opportuipants], last year Milwaukee Public School District had nity to highlight the impact that the expanded Youth fewer [Youth Apprentices] in their total district of 80,000 Apprenticeship program is having on high school students than you do,” Walker said while in Amery. students across Wisconsin,” Governor Walker said.

“In the recently signed budget, we make investments past June, the Governor announced a record $3.9 milin our future workforce while creating new jobs for lion in Youth Apprenticeship state grants which will them right here in Wisconsin.” serve 4,300 students across Wisconsin.

Under Governor Walker, funding for the Youth Apprenticeship program has more than doubled since 2012, from $1.6 million to $3.2 million in 2016. This

Clayton residents invited to have ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Village of Clayton residents are invited to attend a Coffee with a Cop event at the Clayton School District this Thursday, October 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The event is being hosted in an effort to help Clayton residents be more familiar with officers who patrol the Village streets.

Currently those services are being provided by the Clear Lake Police Department and Polk

County Sheriff’s Department.

The Clear Lake Police Department was contracted to provide Clayton with police services through December 31, in the wake of the arrest of Clayton Police Chief Grant Pickard.

Clear Lake Chief Tim Strohbusch says the event is being hosted for residents to get acquainted with the officers they may not know.

“Public trust is a really big part of community policing, and we want people to have trust and confidence in the officers patrolling their streets. Maybe you have concerns or questions, or just want to introduce yourself.

Everyone is welcome and we hope you’ll stop by.”

Village leaders upset short-term rentals legal in Wisconsin ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (AP) — Village officials in Ashwaubenon are upset short-term rentals are now legal in Wisconsin.

The change in state law was inserted into the state budget last week. The change supersedes an ordinance the Green Bay area village adopted a year ago that limited short-term rentals to only 22 properties in the immediate vicinity of Lambeau Field. Owners of those properties also were required to get a permit from the village.

Village officials were concerned that rental

homes would spread in response to demand for short-term housing for Packers games — and that would change the village’s character.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports the budget change made such efforts illegal. Gov. Scott Walker signed the budget Thursday.

In Green Bay Wednesday, Walker said the language provides uniformity for short-term rentals across Wisconsin.

Clayton Chief enters not-guilty plea

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Clayton Police Chief Grant Pickard entered a plea of not guilty in Polk County Circuit Court on Tuesday, September 26.

Pickard was placed on paid administrative leave from the Village of Clayton September 8 after being charged with eight separate criminal counts relating to misconduct in office and sexual contact with a subordinate employee.

Temporary police service for the Village of Clayton has been contracted with the Clear Lake Police Department through December.

Pickard Pickard posted $10,000 cash bond on September 8, and remains free amid court proceedings. He was ordered to surrender all of his firearms pending the outcome of the proceedings.

Special prosecutor Robert Nieskes from St. Croix County has been appointed to the case, which could take many months to play out. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for November 13.

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A membership entitles you access to the exercise equipment in the Fitness Center 24 hours per day, seven days per week, with the purchase of a FOB. Members receive orientation to the equipment by a fitness assistant, fitness evaluations and fitness classes. Members also receive discounts on massages, aromatherapy, ear candling and hot stones. The Fitness Center also has a heated pool. Members may purchase a pool only membership, unlimited pool usage, ten pool visit punch cards and even a pool day pass.

Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Sports Medicine are also located at the Fitness Center. These services are available by appointment. In addition, October is National Physical Therapy month. To celebrate, the Physical Therapy department is hosting a community-wide competition during the month of October. To learn more, visit amerymedicalcenter.og/PTMonth.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3-103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service.

Many small group Bible Studies are held during the week.

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

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

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. OneWay Club for kids.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. White Cross; Christian Women’s after your noon sack lunch.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Sunday, Oct. 8: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship.

Tuesday, Oct. 10: 8:30 a.m. Quilting.

CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years.

Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship.

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 4: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 4:30 p.m. Confirmation L1; 6 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 pm.

WOW/Youth Group; 7 p.m.Diaconate Meeting; 7 p.m. Money Management class.

Thursday, Oct. 5: 8 a.m. Youth Event; 9:30 a.m. Local Communions; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Oct. 6: 8:30 a.m. Distant Communions; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens.

Saturday, Oct. 7: 5 p.m. Youth Group Fundraiser - Dinner and Movie.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 8:30 a.m. MT18 meeting; 10 a.m. Worship/ Gideon Presentation; 11:15 a.m. Trustee meeting; 3:30 p.m.

Alpha.

Monday, Oct. 9: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Oct. 10: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens; 6 p.m. Council meeting.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Oct. 4: 6 p.m. Confirmation at Deronda; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda; 7:45 p.m. NUIC Choir practice at Deronda.

Thursday, Oct. 5: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 8 a.m. Worship; Harvest Dinner at Deronda.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, Sept. 24: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Sept. 26: 9 a.m. Quilting.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service.

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

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

EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN, Range Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

These weekly church messages are contributed by the following:

In Praise of Nature

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“How many are your works, Lord!

In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.”

—Psalm 104:24 NIV

he changing seasons inspire wonder.

The plants and animals that fill the earth seem to respond perfectly to whatever nature sends their way. As the days of Spring grow longer and warmer, the plants put forth their leaves and buds, eager to draw energy from the sun and grow into what will become Summer’s bounty. With Autumn’s arrival, the days shorten and the harvest is reaped, and plants begin to drop their leaves, nature’s way of providing fertilizer for next year’s crop. The sap recedes and nature prepares for the period of dormancy that is Winter, when animals seek their dens and people too seem to hibernate, staying indoors more and slowing down a bit. There is something beautiful in the changing seasons that inspires us to praise the God who made this everchanging world. And who is God that made our world just so? We can sometimes wonder when nature seems uncaring and harsh, when hurricanes wash our brethren out to sea, or when droughts cause famine.

Nature is certainly a mixed bag when it comes to human affairs, and yet it seems so kind and generous most of the time, providing food and sustenance for all God’s creatures, and presenting such a beautiful place to call home. – Christopher Simon

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 4: 5:15-7 p.m. Supper; 6 p.m. Men in Mission; 6 p.m. Worship, Breakout.

Thursday, Oct. 5: 8 a.m. Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon; 7 pm. LPBC meeting.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Choir.

Tuesday, Oct. 10: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Property; 6:30 p.m. Worship/Life.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 4: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th grade Confirmation.

Saturday, Oct. 7: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional worship; 11 a.m. Church Potluck; 11 a.m. 2nd Rotation Teachers Orientation meeting; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Monday, Oct. 9: 3 p.m. Service at Golden Age Manor.

Tuesday, Oct. 10: 9 a.m. Quilting.

FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship.

FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship.

FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Pastor Diane House Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday.

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 8:30 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m.; SS for all ages from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Moms in Prayer.

Wednesday night programs (begin Sept. 20); free family dinner begins at 5:45 p.m.; Kids Club (ages pre K-5th grade) and DW Youth Group (grades 6th-12th) follow from 6:157:30 p.m.

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at the Journey Church Teen Center.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Oct. 4: 6 p.m. Confirmation at Deronda; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda; 7:45 p.m. NUIC Choir practice at Deronda..

Thursday, Oct. 5: 9 a.m. LF Quilting.

Saturday, Oct. 7: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Craft/Vendor Fair and Bake Sale.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 9:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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See You At the Pole Students from Amery Middle, Intermediate, and High School gathered for ‘See You at the Pole’ on Wednesday morning, September 27. ‘See You at the Pole’ is an annual gathering of thousands of Christian youth, who gather before school starts around the flagpole in front of their local schools for prayer, scripture reading and worship.

AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED . . .

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible.

OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided.

Wednesday Night Prayer.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 4: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 3:30 p.m.

Youth Faith N Fun; 5 p.m. Confirmation Cafe; 5:30 p.m.

Confirmation class - 7th and 8th; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Youth BRB; 7 p.m. Choir Practice.

Thursday, Oct. 5: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study Women.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school.

Monday, Oct. 9: Noon to 6 p.m. Blood Drive Tuesday, Oct. 10: Noon-6 p.m. Blood Drive; 1 p.m. Quilting.

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 4: 9:30 a.m. Ladies Aid; 1 p.m. Stewardship; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:15 p.m. Choir practice.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 8:30 a.m. Lay Ministers; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Oct. 10: 7 p.m. Parish Planning meeting.

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DEATH NOTICES David L. Johnson, 82, Amery, died Sunday, Oct. 1 at Amery Hospital & Clinic.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, from First Lutheran Church in Amery. Burial will be in the Amery Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Join Pastor Paul Oman for a study of The Parables of Jesus in the context of the Middle East on Wednesdays Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1, from 9:15-10:30 a.m. at Anderson Hall Conference Room, Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, 738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery. (Easy access, no steps).

You will gain insights otherwise overlooked in our Western culture, and better understand the meaning and message of Jesus as a result. Paul will incorporate his artistic abilities into this study.

Everyone is welcome. No Bible experience necessary. Paul will not “put you on the spot” but will allow you to participate at your own comfort level. Bring a Bible, or one will be provided for you. No cost. No registration. Just come and enjoy! Any questions, call Paul at 715790-2029.

Thomas H. T. Lange, 61, Clear Lake, died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 30.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at Scheuerman Funeral Home in Clear Lake and 1 hour prior to services at the church.

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clear Lake, is handling the arrangements.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

Thursday: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, Communion Service is held at local nursing homes.

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, Oct. 4: Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick; Saturday, Oct. 7: Confirmation Mass at OLL 6 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 9: Ladies Luncheon at Village Pizzeria 12 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 10: KC meeting 6:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Oct. 5: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Oct. 8: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. SS meeting.

Monday, Oct. 9: Pastor visiting shut-ins.

Tuesday, Oct. 10: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-7190283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Oct. 4: 6 p.m. Confirmation at Deronda; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda; 7:45 p.m. NUIC Choir practice at Deronda.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 11 a.m. Worship.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 4: 5:30 p.m. Community Meal; 6 p.m.

Kids’ Blast/Adult Study, CREW; 7 p.m. Worship Team 2 Practice.

Thursday, Oct. 5: 3:30 p.m. Good News Club at CL Elementary; 6:30 p.m. “Parenting & Family” study at Carlson’s.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school/Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 2 Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service with potluck following.

Tuesday, Oct. 10: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m. Ridgeview Small Group; 6:30 p.m. Leadership Team meeting.

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday,Oct. 4: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 9 a.m. Quilters; 6 p.m. Confirmation meal; 7 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday Spark, Club 7/8; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. Healing Rooms by appointment.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

William “Bill” Dahlquist, 75, Balsam Lake, died Monday, Oct. 2, at Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, at Balsam Lutheran Church, rural Amery, with burial in the Balsam Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be the 1 hour prior to services at the church.

For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

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Dwaine D. Van Houten

Beatrice A. Schindeldecker

Gary P. Moskal

Dwaine Dale Van Houten age 67, of Little Canada, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on his birthday Monday, September 25, 2017 at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Dwaine was born on September 25, 1950 in Wabasha, Minnesota to George and Irene (Schultz) Van Houten. He grew up in Theilman and attended school in Wabasha graduating in 1969. He went to Vocational School in Winona for accounting.

His first accounting job was at a lumber company in Winona then moved to Twin Cities to take an Accounting job for Dorso Trailer Service and while working there he furthered his education at Metropolitan State University. He later worked for Target.

On March 13, 1987 he was united in marriage to Mary Jo Lee at her fathers’ home in Amery, Wisconsin. The couple made their home in Circle Pines, Minnesota and in the early 1990’s built a home in Little Canada, Minnesota where they still reside today. He was a member of the Minnesota Street Rod Association. He also volunteered at the American Diabetes Association. His family was very important to him.

He loved working and driving old cars, photography and reading.

Dwaine is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jo; 2 brothers, Mark Van Houten and Ralph (Betty) Van Houten; a sister, Freida (Allyn) Stoltz; 3 sisters-in-law, Claire Lee, Melissa Lee and Carol Van Houten; brothers-in-law, Robert Wallerich, Roger Packer and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Orlene Wallerich and Georgia Packer; a brother, Joe Van Houten and a brother-in-law, Rob Lee. Funeral services were at 3 PM on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin. Visitation was held from 4 – 7 PM on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Abbott Funeral Home, 236 2nd Street West Wabasha, Minnesota 55981. Visitation also took place from 1 – 3 PM on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Interment will take place at the Amery Cemetery following the service on Friday.

To leave condolences online and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin.

Beatrice “Betty” Ann Schindeldecker, 88, formerly of Star Prairie, WI, passed away surrounded by family at Amery Memory Care.

She was born on October 26, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to the late Anna and William Schulze. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Schindeldecker and son, Jeffery Schindeldecker.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Julie Schindeldecker, fiancé, Jim Karacia, son, Tom Schindeldecker, wife Connie, daughter Kris Booth, and husband Darren. Grandchildren, Josh Schindeldecker, wife Maureen, and McKenna Booth. Great grandchildren Clara and Calvin Schindeldecker.

Brother, William Schulze, Jr. As well as many nieces and nephews.

She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.

She loved spending time with her family. Betty enjoyed old time music and loved to go out and polka and square dance.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 11 am Bethany Lutheran Church in Star Prairie, WI. Visitation will also be Saturday October 14, 2017 from 10-11 am at the church. Interment will be in Wagon Landing Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in honor of Betty to the Alzheimer’s Association c/o Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services, PO Box 46, New Richmond, WI 54017.

Thank you to Amery Memory Care and St Croix Hospice for the wonderful care provided.

Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.

Gary P. Moskal, age 64 of Clayton, WI, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at the Marshfield Medical Center after a bout with cancer.

Gary Peter “the Russian” Moskal was born on June 24, 1953 in Amery, WI the son of Peter and Delores (Stesniak) Moskal. He grew up on the family farm in Clayton, WI and graduated from Clayton High School in 1971. Over the years Gary worked on the family farm and in construction, but mostly as a cheese maker at Foremost Farms in Clayton until he retired in 2015.

In his spare time he enjoyed bird watching, going to garage sales and flea markets, and collecting antique farm tools and Barron County dog tags. Gary especially loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Peter and Delores Moskal; and brother, Craig Moskal.

Survived by sisters, Cheryl Moskal (Richard Jackson) of Lakewood, CO, Valerie (James) Jatzo of Bridgeview, IL, Darice (Rick) Allram of Prairie Farm, WI, and Colleen Nordby of Clear Lake, WI; sister-in-law, Angela Moskal of Clayton, WI; nieces and nephews, Pam Schultz, Chad Allram, Michelle Buckley, Travis Allram, Chase Nordby, Rachel Nordby, MiKayla Nordby, Courtney Moskal, Tiffany Moskal and Christopher Moskal; 10 Grand Nieces and Nephews.

Gathering of Friends and Family was on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 2 - 4 pm at the Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Eugene A. Kukowski Eugene (Gene) Allan Kukowski, age 52 of Osceola, WI passed away Monday, September 25, 2017.

Gene is survived by his parents, Norman and Florence Kukowski; wife, Tammy; children, Thomas Kukowski, Krystal (Brandon) Volkert and Kayla Schaubschlager; brother, Roger Kukowski; sister, Julie (John) Zipperer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The visitation will begin at 1:00 pm with the memorial service starting at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 5th, 2017 at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola, WI. Arrangements are with Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.grandstrandfh.com.

Obituaries can also be found online at www.theameryfreepress.com

Paul W. Harrington Paul Wayne Harrington, age 68 of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Paul was born on March 19, 1949 to Clifford and Mary (Heffren) Harrington in Osage, Iowa. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester, Minnesota and went on to further his education at Austin Vocational Technical College in Austin, Minnesota.

On June 19, 1971 he married Eileen Lauck and together they had 2 children.

Paul was a member of the Fox Creek Snowmobiling Club. In his free time he loved to go fishing, attend car shows, listen to music and work on cars.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Eileen; a son, Steve (Charlene); a daughter, Heather (Randy) Ewald; 6 grandchildren, Courtney, Bailey, Ashley, Caitlyn, Joshua and Tyler as well as many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, James and Gary Harrington.

A celebration of life will be held and hosted by Terry Krahn and Carla Dwyer at his former residence, 3512 Pinewood Road Southeast in Rochester, Minnesota starting at 4 PM on Saturday, October 7, 2017.

Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Dennis R. Steen Dennis R. Steen, age 73 of Hardy, AR passed away at his home on Wednesday Sept. 27, 2017 with his family at his bed side.

Dennis was born Nov. 13, 1943 in North Dakota the son of Thurlow and Esther (Dennis) Steen of Emerald, WI. He served with U.S. Marine Corps Dennis married Carol Johnson on Sept. 12, 1982 at the United Methodist Church in Emerald, WI. Before moving to Hardy, AR, Dennis drove semi for Armstrong Trucking and Dasher out of Cumberland Trucking livestock. Dennis owned and operated restaurants with his wife Carol in Wisconsin, before moving to Hardy and purchasing Carol's Lake View Restaurant in Cherokee Village.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, wife Carol and brother Louis.

Dennis is survived by son Patrick and wife Toni of Cherokee, AR, granddaughter Sadie Steen of North Field, MN. Brother and Sisters; Thurlow Lawrence Steen of South Dakota, Esther Mae (Bob) Parkins of Mead, NE and Eliza (John) Larson of Glenwood City, WI. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Dennis will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday October 5, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Emerald, WI with Reverend Jan Beutin officiating.

Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Emerald, WI with Military honors.

Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home in Glenwood City, WI on Wednesday October 4, 2017 from 4 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.

Arrangements were made by the Wortham Funeral Home and Cremation in Highland, AR and the Anderson Funeral Home of Glenwood City, WI. The family ask in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

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LEGAL NOTICE State of Wisconsin Circuit Court Polk County NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 17CV193 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Jaidyn Marie Zaspel By (Petitioner) Patrick Thomas McAlpine By (Co-Petitioner) Arlene Marie McAlpine NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Jaidyn Marie Zaspel To: Jaidyn Marie McAlpine Birth Certificate: Jaidyn Marie Zaspel IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be

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THANK YOU heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin before Judge Daniel J. Tolan, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on September 14, 2017 at 2 p.m.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT: Daniel J. Tolan Circuit Court Judge July 18, 2017

IN MEMORIAM

I want to thank my children and many friends that made my 90th Birthday a real celebration. It’s a day I’ll remember for a long time.

Thank you Mary Salewski

In loving memory of my son Lynn C. Martinson who passed away Oct. 7th, 2003 at the age of 56 Lotsa Love Always from Mom Phyllis Martinson

Thank You!

(Sept. 19, 26 & Oct. 3)

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Medicare Annual Election Period October 15th-December 7th

CALL TODAY FOR A CONSULTATION! Janel Krueger

Licensed Insurance Agent

217 Keller Ave. N, Suite 2 Amery, WI 54001 715-268-8071 www.krueger-insurance.com Krueger Insurance Services isn’t affiliated nor works for Medicare.

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

Margee and I wish to thank the Amery Fall Festival organizers for selecting us to be Parade Marshalls for the 2017 event.

The work by so many people over the past year(s) was certainly evident as this smooth running, multiple day event unfolded. As we waited in our snazzy red convertible, we were both amazed at the organization, friendliness and courtesy as the parade units found their correct spot in the lineup.

Riding through the parade route allowed us to see and hear a large, wonderful crowd of old friends and new. The day was lovely and we were thrilled to be part of it - a day our family will long remember. Thank you for the day!

Dan and Margee Lien

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

D. P. Doroff, D.D.S. J. J. Lampi, D.D.S. A. G. Ott, D.D.S. T. P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. 404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, Wis. Phone 715-268-7177

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Christopherson Eye Clinic Vision Examination Contact Lenses

Provider for Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances

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120 N. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Call 715-268-9010

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

1030 River Place Drive, Amery Ph. 715-268-2103

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

Brian D. Byrnes

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Whitley and Bergmanis FAMILY EYE Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Attorneys-at-Law CLINIC DON PAUL NOVITZKE JASON W. WHITLEY Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund

River Place Dental

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GERALD N. GUST *ERIK M. BERGMANIS *TIMOTHY T. SEMPF 314 Keller Ave. N., Ste. 200, Amery, Wisconsin 54001 Phone 715-268-6130 *Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

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

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Meyer opens first board meeting as DNR secretary MINOCQUA, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources’ new leader is presiding over his first board meeting.

Gov. Scott Walker announced Monday that former state Rep. Dan Meyer will serve as the agency’s secretary. He replaces Cathy Stepp, who left in August to join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The DNR’s board met Wednesday in Minocqua. Meyer briefly addressed the board before it began its work, pointing out he lives in nearby Eagle River. He said Wisconsin’s north woods offer plenty of recreational opportunities but it’s hard to make a living in the region.

He said he looks forward to protecting the state’s natural resources and then urged the board to get on with its agenda.

He said nothing about any goals he has in mind for the agency.

TOWN OF GARFIELD

Notice of Liquor & Beer License Application Notice is hereby given that the following application have been received for the ensuing year: Combination Class “B” Liquor & Beer: B&T Foods, LLC (Waterside Bar & Grill) Agents Brian Stugelmayer and Theresa Curry.

The Garfield Town Board will take action on the applications at the regular meeting on Oct. 10, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Sue Knutson, Clerk

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Read the Amery Free Press online with your paid subscription REGULAR MEETING Town of Clear Lake

The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, October 9, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.

AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: Subdivision Ordinance Supplement; Revised Fee Schedule; Commercial Building Code Ordinance 8. New Business: Computer Back-Up 9. Road Maintenance 10. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk

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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk County will sell the following Real Properties by Public Auction to be held online at www.wisconsinsurplus.com, Auction #17840.

The Public Auction will begin on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 12:01am CDT and end on Monday, October 30, 2017, starting at 10:00 am CDT. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted.

5 VACANT LOTS & 1 CLEAR LAKE HOUSE FOR SALE :

(Bidders are not responsible for paying any unpaid taxes) Preview information and property listings can be viewed at www.co.polk.wi.us/Tax Delinquent Real Estate.

XXX 146th Ave–Town of Beaver Pcl #008-01061-0600 Minimum Bid: $4,000

XXX N Main St–Village of Luck Pcl #146-00136-0000 Minimum Bid: $320

514 55th St Co. RD JJ– Town of Clear Lake Pcl #018-00116-0600 Minimum Bid: $21,000

XXX State St W–Village of Dresser Pcl #116-00297-0000 Minimum Bid: $2,000

XXX 240th Ave– Town of Farmington Pcl #022-00298-0000 Minimum Bid: $7,500

XXX S Adams St– City of St. Croix Falls Pcl #281-00565-0000 Minimum Bid: $2,000

www.wisconsinsurplus.com is a public on-line bidding auction. The properties will be sold “As Is” to the highest bidder. Polk County makes no representation or guarantee with respect to the use or condition of the properties.

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

Dated September 20, 2017. Polk County Buildings For Questions email polk.recreation@co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9294

Lake Wapogasset & Bear Trap Lake Sanitary District

MONTHLY MEETING

To be held October 9, 2017, at 7 p.m. at the District Office located at 777 South Shore Drive.

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

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NOTICE

County trunk highway J between CTH JJ and CTH F will be closed to through traffic, starting October 3, 2017 until for approximately six weeks for replacement of the bridge at Bull Brook. Traffic will be detoured south on CTH JJ to USH 63 in Clear Lake to CTH F. Please contact the Polk County Highway Department at 715-485-8700 with questions regarding the road closure.

NOTICE - INVITATION TO BID POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY FACILITY PROJECT

NOTICE -BidINVITATION TO BID PROJECT: Package #02 Polk County Highway Facility POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY FACILITY PROJECT Balsam Lake, WI

Bid Package #02 Polk County Highway Facility BID TO: Market & Johnson, Inc. c/o WI Polk County Balsam Lake, 100 Polk County Plaza Balsam Lake, WI October 54810 BID DEADLINE: Friday, 13, 2017 @ 2:00 P.M. Email: AndreaJ@co.polk.wi.us BID TO: Market & Johnson, Inc. c/o Polk County Sealed bids for the above project will be received, on behalf of the Owner, by the Construction Manager Market & 100 Polk County Plaza Johnson, Inc., at the above location, until the Bid Deadline.

All bids must be submitted on the bid form supplied and in accordance to the Work Categories outlined in the WI specifications.

Balsam Lake, 54810Facsimile, hand delivered and emailed bids will be accepted.

Email: AndreaJ@co.polk.wi.us Bids will be opened publically. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the documents prepared by Barrientos Design Sealed bidsInc.for above project will beWIreceived, onAugust behalf of the Owner, by and Consulting, 205the W Highland Avenue #303, Milwaukee, 53203 and dated 15, 2017. the Construction Manager Market & Johnson, Inc., at the above location, until In general the project consists of a new approximately 62,500 square foot highway facility. The building will have the Bidfooting Deadline.

All bids must bewalls, submitted on interior the bid form supplied and in concrete and foundations, Pre-cast concrete steel roof system, masonry and drywall walls. The building will houseto all highway operations to include vehicle repair, vehicle storage, general offices and accordance the Work Categories outlined instorage, the parts specifi cations.

Facsimile, crew areas. hand delivered and emailed bids will be accepted.

The Owner is considered a tax-exempt entity, therefore WI. Stat. 77.54(9m) will be utilized on this project.

Bids will be opened publically. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the A pre-bid meetingprepared will be held onby October 3 at 10:00 amDesign at the Polk County Center Inc. West Conference documents Barrientos and Government Consulting, 205 WRoom.

Highland Avenue #303, Milwaukee, WI 53203 and dated August 15, 2017.

Bid documents may be examined at the following locations: Market & Johnson’s Office, Builders Exchanges in Albert Lee, Duluth, Mankato, Minnesota (MBEX), Rochester, and St. Cloud, MN; the Builders Exchanges in Altoona (Eau InAustin, general the project consists of a new approximately 62,500 square foot highClaire-Chippewa Falls area), Appleton, Fond du Lac, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Sheyboygan and Wausau, WI; CMD (f/k/a way facility. Th e building willin Madison, have concrete and Pre-cast Reed Construction Data), and Bid+ Network WI. Electronicfooting bid documents canfoundations, be obtained by contacting Market & Johnson at 651-340-6146 or 715-834-1213. Email will be sent with link to access the plans. Electronic bid concrete walls, steel roof system, interior masonry and drywall walls.

The documents can be obtained by contacting Market & Johnson at 651-340-6146 or 715-834-1213. Email will be sent with building house all highway operations to Senior include vehicle link to access will the plans.

All questions should be directed to Randy LaFaive, Project vehicle Manager, atrepair, 651-340-6146. storage, parts storage, general offices and crew areas.

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

Th e Owner is considered a tax-exempt entity, therefore WI. Stat. 77.54(9m) The Owner or Construction Manager may contract with the successful bidder. The Owner reserves the right to reject any will on thisin project. or all be bids,utilized to waive informalities any bid and to accept any bid which the Owner may determine to be in its best interest. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 120 days after opening of the proposals without consent of the Bid documents may be examined at the following locations: Market & Johnson’s Owner.

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

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

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

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities in any bid and to accept any bid which the Owner may determine to be in its best interest. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 120 days after opening of the proposals without consent of the Owner.

PROJECT: BID DEADLINE:

Friday, October 13, 2017 @ 2:00 P.M.

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4-H - Growing A Better World Polk County 4-H Clubs and Leaders Balsam Evergreens - Tim Wilson 715-501-4347 Beaver Brook Badgers - Gwen Dado 715-268-5175 Bone Lake Beavers - Lynn Johnson 715-327-8311 Bronco Busters - Jodi Bergstrom 715-648-5093 Cattail Clovers - Michelle Pickard 715-948-4299 Cushing - Karrie Melin-Swenson 715-483-9797 Deronda Diplomats - Marge Schone 715-268-7031 Eagle View - Jeff Heiden 715-268-7730 Forest View - Kim Palmsteen 715-294-3234 Green Acres - Becky Meyer 715-294-4148 Indian Creek - Linda Owens 715-653-2663 Joel Jets - Amber Queiser 715-641-1054 Jolly Milltown - Judy Bainbridge 715-825-2207 Knotty Pine - Margo Rosen 715-263-4410 Little Butternut - Jacqueline Thompson 715-472-7600 Little Falls Livewires - Julie Novak 715-268-2237 Lucky Horseshoe - Neil Jensen 715-822-5338 McKinley Vikings - Pam Dittbrenner 715-822-2640 Northern Lights - Shirley Miller-Frey 715-483-1580 Pleasant Lake - Terilyn Wallis 715-755-2632 Scenic View - Kristen Bloom 715-554-2567 Shooting Stars - Pam Garvey 715-825-3229 South Milltown - Jeanne Alling 715-553-2488 West Sweden - Paul Knauber 715-327-8880

•Bronco Busters

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Barron County 4-H Clubs and Leaders BARRON COUNTY 4-H CLUBS

CENTRAL DISTRICT General Leader Phone April Holten 715-418-1633 Kaylee Lemler 715-658-1066 Golden Bears: Marilyn Olson 715-537-3991 April Kieler 715-222-0067 Friendly Farmers: Roberta Crotteau 715-234-2744 Erin Owens 715-790-9230

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SOUTHWEST DISTRICT CLUB General Leader Phone 14. Country Kids: Lynn Kettenacker 715-986-2505 15. North Star: Diana Bazewicz 715-641-0926 16. Poskin Jets: Valeri Scheps 715-296-0961 Janelle Nelson 715-357-8042 17. Peppy Pals: Michelle Klefstad 715-556-9868 18. Prairie Farm Pals: Tammy Rassbach 715-418-0193 BeckySegebrecht 715-505-1413 NORTHEAST DISTRICT CLUB General Leader Phone 19. Brill Harvesters: Staci Rae 715-419-2718 20. Doyle Juniors: Amanda Alton 715-651-2834 21. Klondike Rustlers: Michelle Green 715-2050702 22. Rock Creek: Josh Gifford 715-651-1703 23. Northern Lights: Karen Germanson 715-236-9123 24. Pepperettes & Beavers: Travis Marschall 715-418-1674 Diana Marschall 715-418-1126 Katrina Brunclik 715-205-7393

Prairie Lake Eagles:Joyce Nelson 715-458-1944 Sioux Creek Go Getters: Wendy Loy 715-764-2676

NORTHWEST DISTRICT General Leader Phone Junior Beavers: Melissa & Greg Weaver 715-822-4736 9. Barronett Dragons: Kathy Thompson 715-822-5286 10. Vermillion Cruisers: Emily Drafall 715-419-0629 Heather Colburn 715-357-6404 Michelle Stouffer 715-822-2823 11. Columbia Livewires: Carie Peterson 715-651-4545 Debbie Wille 715-651-1667

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Springbrook Roberts Ribbon Reapers

Rolling Hills

Rustic Renegades

Lone Pine Harmony Hill

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Baldwin Wide Awake Bellringers

Dan & Heather Peterson, 715-698-2913 Brenda Franklin, 715-246-3935 or Heidi Wagner, 715-688-9354 Double Good Amanda Hanson 715-821-1129 Dry Run Go-Getters Jackie Mitchell, 715-246-5514 Forest Timberwolves Lori DeBoer, 715-491-0221 Glen Hills Climbers Lisa Berends, 715-781-4012 or Val Meijer, 715-529-2195 Harmony Hill Trista Brandt, 715-977-1726 Hudson’s Lucky Horseshoes Laurie Sandquist, 715-222-7888 or Denise Metzler, 715-760-0114 Lone Pine Mary Luckwaldt, 715-497-8034 24 North Country Ilisa Ailts, 715-248-4723 Haugen 44 Riverside Tammy Frank, 715-248-7397 *Brill Roberts Ribbon Reapers Janet Feyereisen, 715-796-5652 or *Mikana Beth Sippl, 715-338-1159 *Cumberland 48 Mika Rolling Hills Mike Lindley, 612-850-3105 35 20 37 Rustic Renegades Michelle McNamara, 40 46715-928-0473 or 36 47 28 Carole Schurtz, 715-381-3984 Springbrook Jackie Kumm, *Rice715-381-3744 Lake 38 Sunnyside Shamrocks Debbie Stevens, 41 715-684-9696 22 TrailComstock Blazers * Kim Wood, 715-441-4204 Tri River Voyagers Donna43 Smith, 715-246-3269 45 9 Wildwood Laura Kennett, 715-684-5272 19

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Hudson’s Lucky Horseshoes

Glen Hills Climbers

Sunnyside Shamrocks

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Tamala Anderson 715-419-0421

*Barronett

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North Country

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SOUTHEAST DISTRICT General Leader Phone Kids from Cameron: Barb Lancaster 715-658-1988 Christina Reece 715-236-7576 Prairie Hustlers: Kirsten Huth 715-764-2097 Saundra Linton 715-924-4870

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13. Marquette Pacemakers: Cathy Solum Janice Solum

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Shiny and new—Amery’s kitchen classrooms get an overhaul

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Amery High School’s $650,000 overhaul of its vintage Family and Consumer Ed labs hasn’t been just updating old equipment and fixtures. The project, paid for through referendum and grant funding, also allows students to explore a field that all but guarantees them employment.

It’s a profound statement to think that when the original JESSICA DE LA CRUZ | AMERY FREE PRESS labs were first built, instruc- Emily Larson demonstrates the new ADA compliant tor Emily Larson hadn’t even kitchen space that allows her to accomodate students in been born. The equipment wheelchairs. was failing, and much of it couldn’t be repaired.

The newly remodeled labs have taken 1976 kitchens, and brought them up to modern, compliant, commercial kitchen standards.

This isn’t your grandma’s kitchen.

And that’s because, as school officials see it, students aren’t just learning to cook food for their own families. Today, students are preparing for one of the most in-demand fields in our work force: hospitality and tourism.

“Amery has continually been one of the top FCCLA chapters in the state of Wisconsin, with a very limited facility,” said Principal Shawn Doerfler.

The new labs feature stainless steel surfaces, an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant kitchen station, a pizza oven, and more, including equipment they would find in almost any restaurant.

The district plans to use the new facility to expand its Career and Technical Ed (CTE) program into the field of catering. And they have exactly the right facility to make it happen.

“Now we can actually cater to district events and events throughout the community.”

The district reports that of the 59 students enrolled in the popular Youth Apprenticeship program, 40 are in the field of hospitality and tourism.

“There is no replacement for experience on the job and that’s why we’re so adamant about getting kids out there,” added Doerfler. “Now, the sky is the limit.”

Then and Now A photo taken of the Family and Consumer Ed. classrooms this spring (top) and a photo of the newly remodeled facility this fall.

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Much of the new equipment in the classroom is stainless steel and commercial grade. This allows Amery to accomodate classes in catering, which better prepares students for the hospitality industry, according to district officials.

Because of the large amount of CTE participation, grant funding has also paid for much of the equipment in the lab, like an espresso machine, other catering equipment, Kitchenaid mixers, and more.

From instructor Emily Larson’s perspective, the upgraded equipment removes any and all barriers to getting students prepared.

“We’ve won the top of the state in culinary creations, and we’re not there in the other aspects because we just need a little bit more training,” she said.

Larson uses examples like having access to a gas grill and more, where students from other districts have historically had an edge.

Not so, anymore.

The new facility has allowed for expanded curriculum, where students can now take part in catering, Foods I, Foods II, Pastries and Desserts, and Food Science.

The public is encouraged to come see the new facilities. An open house for the lab will be held October 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

PRE-GAME AHS Pep Band Performance

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6:30-8:00 Open House in the NEW FaCE classroom & kitchens

The public is invited to an Open House in the NEW Family and Consumer Education Classroom and Kitchens remodeled as a result of the spring referendum.

Join us to tour the great classroom spaces and resources now available to our Amery students

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Hayward becomes Amery’s sixth shutout victim

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

JOANN ERICKSON

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The Amery boys’ soccer team picked up its sixth shutout victory on Sept. 25 when it defeated Hayward/ Lac Courte Oreilles, 8-0, in Amery.

Amery struck hard and fast, scoring three goals in just over 6 minutes and matched that production over the remainder of the first half to claim a 6-0 halftime advantage.

Warrior coach Flint Karis said there were “many highlights in this game... with great passing

all across the field. The goal that stood out for me was when outside midfielder Alexis Castorena Gonsalez passed the ball inside from the right flank to Ryan Van Blaricom who continued to play the ball across the field to Dylan Eiynck for the fifth goal of the game. The guys let the ball do the work and converted a flank attack into a good goal scoring opportunity.”

Eiynck recorded a hat trick to lead the team followed by one goal each from Tommy Oman, Castorena Gonsalez, Van

Blaricom, Galen Coy and Andrew Prindle. Coy had 3 assists and Van Blaricom tallied one assist.

Amery’s shots on goal outnumbered Hayward’s 16-5 while goalkeeper Mason Helbig made all five saves for the Warriors to secure the shutout.

Amery converted two of its 11 corner kicks into goal - one directly and one an a second chance ball.

Hayward had four corner kicks.

Junior Varsity Update: Amery’s JV team lost 2-0 to Hayward.

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It’s likely that you or someone you know has been affected by mental illness. Join us for a community conversation about this topic and how we can reduce the stigma surrounding it.

This free event will feature Minnesota Public Radio host John Moe. His podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression – which USA Today named one of the best new podcasts of 2016 – looks at depression through the eyes of comedians and artists who live with a mental illness.

Saturday, October 7 | 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

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Spartans shred Warrior homecoming

Lorsung wins regional golf title

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Annie Lorsung is playing her best golf with prime timing as she took first in the Regional tournament at Pheasant Hills on Wednesday. Lorsung shot an 88, leading the way by one stroke over Erica Feuerhelm from Ellsworth, and advanced to the sectional, which was played Oct. 1 in Frederic.

“Her focus over the past couple of weeks has been amazing,” said Amery Coach and Annie’s father, Darcy Lorsung. “She is truly a veteran to these conditions, playing in her fourth WIAA regional tournament.”

After Annie’s first shot nearly found the water, she was able to hit an 8 iron to the green and record a par finish on two putts. After that she never looked back.

“I remember just a little over three years ago, freshmen Annie Lorsung played in her first varsity meet in Somerset,” Coach Lorsung said. “She placed dead last. ... It has been an amazing rise. ... As a coach, I couldn’t be prouder, but as a dad I can’t even express in words the deep satisfaction seeing her do so well. Hopefully the ride isn’t over.

Her goal has been all season to make it to the state tournament.”

The rest of the Amery girls golf team, however, saw its season come to a close with one of its biggest struggles of the year. Overall, the Warriors shot a 440 and placed 8th of 10 teams.

Ali Hoyer shot a 119, Carli Vincent, 118, Morgan Brotzel, 115, and Grace Belz, 127.

“I knew we had a really young and inexperienced team entering the tournament, and in the end, that showed,” said Coach Lorsung. “There are a lot of nerves to try and put under control, and obviously we struggle with that. For three of the five, it was their first taste of WIAA tournament time. Even though we didn’t score as well as I had hoped, I am extremely proud of all of the girls. This was a special season in many ways, and it is sad to end this way.”

Amery’s Camden Smith completed seven passes for 107 yards in Friday night’s homecoming football game against Somerset. Unfortunately, the Warriors (1-6, 0-5 MBC) were unable to reach the endzone while giving up 408 rushing yards in a 36-0 loss to the Spartans (1-6, 1-4 MBC).

Jeremiah Sillman collected three Amery receptions for 67 yards.

Grady Martin caught three passes for 35 yards. Ryan McBrayer added a 5 yard reception. Lance Waalen was one of two Warrior ball carriers to earn positive yardage.

Waalen finished with 11 carries for 45 yards. Tyler Reichert added nine yards on five touches.

Smith led the team in tackles with seven, while Brett Swanson and Mason Goulet tallied six tackles apiece. Goulet earned one tackle for a loss. Bauer Panek and James Baillargeon assisted each other on a sack.

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DARCY LORSUNG

Annie Lorsung watches her ball in flight after teeing off at hole 6.

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Warriors are MBC runners up with strong conference tennis tourney

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s girls’ tennis team carried a 7-2 season record with it into the Sept. 26 Middle Border Conference Tournament where it played 18 matches and won 11 of them.

“The success earned our team a second-place finish in the Middle Border Conference,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. “The team is looking strong going into the subsectional tournament.”

With a 4-2 conference dual record, the Warriors earned eight points for the regular season. Combined with the 10 points earned at the conference tournament, Amery was able to edge Mondovi by two points in the final season standings. New Richmond was the conference champion with 24 total points.

At No. 4 singles Autumn Rivard earned a second-place tournament finish, improving with each match throughout the day. Rivard won her first match 6-4, 6-3, and her second 6-4, 6-1 before falling 7-6 (4), 6-1 to New Richmond’s Ariana Devereux in the championship match.

“She is always strategizing and finding ways to beat her opponents,” Julson said.

Also claiming second place was the No. 1 doubles team of Allison Oman and Olivia Braaten. The duo dominated their first match, 6-0, 6-0, and earned a hard-fought second round match, 7-5, 6-2, before dropping the finals match to New Richmond’s Mia Bakke

and Katey Eickhoff, 6-2, 6-1.

“This team is always trying new strategies and mixing it up to keep their opponents guessing and wondering what they will do next,” Julson said.

Amery’s final runner-up finishers were Olivia Peterson and Mikayla Peterson at No. 3 doubles who lost a close final match in a third set tie breaker. The duo received a first-round bye and then defeated Osceola, 6-2, 2-6, 10-6, to advance to the championship match against Baldwin-Woodville where they lost 4-6, 6-3, 10-3.

“They play their best when they are having fun and staying focused,” Julson said.

The Warriors also had three third-place tournament finishers.

Deanna Meyer’s strong, consistent play all season at No. 2 singles helped her recover from a long, close semifinal match where she lost to a Mondovi opponent and confidently won her third-place match. Meyer won her first match, 6-1, 6-3, lost her second, 6-2, 4-6, 10-4 and won her third, 6-4, 6-0.

Drew Meyer busted out some of her best play of the season during a close semifinal loss to a New Richmond opponent. She too, easily won her third place match. She won her first match, 6-2, 6-0, lost her second, 6-4, 7-6 (5), and won her third 6-1, 6-3.

At No. 2 doubles, Essie Whitehead and Grace Springett kept their positive energy flowing, which helped them win

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The Amery Tennis team displays their second place medals from the conference tournament.

two match tiebreakers on the way to a third-place finish. They won their first match, 3-6, 6-0, 10-6, lost to champion New Richmond in the second round, 6-3, 6-2, and then topped Mondovi in the third-place match, 6-1, 3-6, 11-9.

Although Hannah Zinn adjusted her game to make her first round opponent have to work harder in the second set, she fell in the first round, 6-0, 6-2, to Osceola’s Trista Zinn in the No. 1 singles bracket.

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Clayton Bears earn second win of the season The Clayton Bears football team traveled to Winter last Friday night and came out victorious by a final score of 72-40.

The win was the second this season for the Bears which improved their record to 2-5.

Clayton was led by Thomas Hoffman, who rushed for 146 yards and scored 7 touchdowns. 4 rushing, 2 receiving , and one kickoff return. Caleb Dotseth rushed for 46 yards and was 7 of 10 passing for 92 yards. Dotseth threw 3 touchdown passes and 2 - 2 point conversions.

Top receivers for the game were Thomas Hoffman with 2 catches for 60 yards, Brock Johnson had 2 catches for 21 yards and 1 touchdown catch, and CJ Manske caught 3 passes for 11 yards and 2 - 2 point conversions.

Defensively, the Bears were led

by Brock Johnson with 10 tackles, Christopher Moskal added 8 tackles, and Anthony Pulczynski added 7 tackles. Clayton secured 4 turnovers by Winter. Brendan Swagger,

Caleb Dotseth works to break a tackle. Dotseth rushed for 46 yards in the win.

Clear Lake thumps Elmwood, 41-0

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

This week’s sports Amery Cross Country 10-3 Amery Invite

Clear Lake’s seventh-ranked football team continued its business as usual on Friday night when it defeated Lakeland South Conference rival Elmwood-Plum City in Elmwood, 41-0.

The win marked Warriors’ (7-0, 4-0 LSC) fourth shut out and fourth game this season with at least 40 points. Clear Lake racked up 327 yards of total offense while holding Elmwood (2-5, 2-2 LSC) to just 66 yards.

The majority of the damage was done on the ground where the Warriors put together 42 plays for 284 yards.

Leading the charge was Nick Sempf with 14 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown. Gabe Colbeth posted 66 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Ivan Ruble added 64 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Josh Levra had a 50-yard touchdown run, and quarterback Cal Rosen tallied 12 rushing yards and a touchdown on two carries.

Rosen also completed 2 of 5 pass attempts for 43 yards, with the only positive yardage pass going to Bryce Hacker for 46 yards.

Rosen scored both of Clear Lake’s first quarter touchdowns, the first on a 1 yard run, and the second on a pick-six.

Sempf and Colbeth each scored on short runs in the second quarter to give the Warriors an 28-0 halftime lead.

Levra put together his 50-yard scoring scamper at the 8:42 mark of the third quarter, and Ruble ran in from 10 yards out with 1:02 remaining in the game.

Oliver Root-Holloman was a perfect 5-for-5 on extra-point kicks.

Daymond Bad Horse led the Clear Lake defense with 5.5 tackles, including one for a loss. Sempf had 4.5 tackles. Hunter Levy, Joe Espeseth and Conner Schramski were busy in the Elmwood backfield, combining for 5.5 tackles for losses. Rosen finished with two interceptions and Colbeth, one interception.

Clear Lake 14 14 7 6 - 41 Elmwood 0 0 0 0 - 0

Amery Football 10-6 @ New Richmond

Amery Soccer 10-5 @ Somerset 10-9 @ Medford Area

Amery Tennis 10-4 WIAA Sectional @ Baldwin

Amery Volleyball 10-3 @ New Richmond 10-10 vs. Baldwin-Woodville

Clayton Football 10-6 vs. Washburn/Bayfield/So. Shore

Clayton Volleyball 10-3 vs. Clear Lake 10-5 vs. Turtle Lake 10-9 vs. Prairie Farm

Clear Lake Cross Country 10-3 @ Amery Invite 10-10 Conference Meet

Clear Lake Football 10-6 @ Lake Holcombe

Clear Lake Volleyball 10-3 @ Clayton 10-5 vs. Shell Lake 10-10 @ Northwood

Caleb Doseth, Christopher Moskal and Austin Tilton each had a fumble recovery.

Coach Schradle commented on the win “I am proud of how our team played it’s second complete game of the season. We challenged the guys to no let downs after the Homecoming win last week and they followed through with it. With two games to go in the season, the goal is to finish strong and lay a winning foundation that we can build on this off-season and into next year.

The Bears play their final home game of the season on Friday night, October 6th at F.M.Robey field in Clayton. The game is set to kickoff at 6:00pm vs. the football co-op team from Washburn/South Shore/Bayfield. Not only is this the final home game of the year, but it is senior night. The senior football players, manager, and cheerleaders will be announced before the game.

Warriors go toe-to-toe with Somerset

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Luck was not on Amery’s side on Sept. 28, when its volleyball team played Somerset strong for five sets, but ended up losing 23-25, 20-25, 26-24, 25-18, 6-15.

Amery built an 8-3 lead in the first set and held a 23-18 advantage, but gave up seven straight points to finish the set.

The Warriors again took a quick 3-1 lead in the second set, but quickly found themselves facing an 8-point deficit (7-15). Although they battle back to within three points (20-23), they could not recover.

Set three appeared it would be more of the same, with the Warriors leaping out to an 8-2 advantage only to see the score tied at 11-11, 15-15 and 18-18. Somerset then claimed a 23-20 lead, but Amery did not give in and scored six of the game’s final seven points for its first set win of the night.

Starting the fourth set with a 5-2 led, the trend was set. Amery held the lead until Somerset tied the score at 12-12, and then the Warriors surged back in front and held a somewhat comfortable margin the rest of the set.

Unfortunately, Amery ran out of steam in the fifth set, falling behind 1-5 and never recovering.

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Amery soccer maintains grip on MBC lead

Warrior Cross Country competes at Roy Griak Invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s eighth-ranked and Middle Border Conference-leading boys’ soccer team earned a hardfought 4-2 conference victory over fourth-place New Richmond on Sept. 28.

“New Richmond (8-5, 5-2 MBC) has been the measuring stick that we have measured ourselves against for many years because their soccer program has always been one of the best,” said Amery head coach Flint Karis.

The Amery (11-1-2, 7-0 MBC) attack struck early in the third minute when Galen Coy played a through ball to Dylan Eiynck who put the ball in the back of the net in a 1-on-1 against New Richmond’s goalkeeper. The Tigers knotted it up in the 16 minutes later on a corner kick for a 1-1 score that would hold through intermission.

Amery battled to regain the lead 4 minutes into the second half on a goal by Coy with an assist from Luis Rapalo. The see-saw battle continued when New Richmond scored on a direct kick in the 60th minute.

Not to be outdone, the Warriors scored again in the 67th minute when Eiynck played a through ball to Coy, who scored on a well placed shot. This was followed with Eiynck scoring on a powerful header on a corner kick served in by Coy 2 minutes later.

“If someone looked at the statistics you would think the game was controlled by our two forwards,” Karis said. “Our midfielders and defenders executed the game plan flawlessly with great possession and disciplined defensive shape

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

JOANN ERICKSON

Senior Ryan VanBlaricom making a quick move to change the direction of play.

that set up our attack. Inside midfielders Tommy Oman and Ryan Van Blaricom did a great job of containing New Richmond’s two best players in the space in front of our defense.”

Amery held the shots-on-goal advantage, 12-7 and had five corner kicks to New Richmond’s three.

Junior Varsity Update: Amery’s junior varsity team lost 1-0 to the Tigers.

“The JV squad played great possession soccer, passing the ball well,” Karis said. “The lone goal by the Tigers came from a rebound shot off the crossbar.”

Conference leader SCC sweeps Amery volleyball

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery varsity volleyball team took on Middle Border Conference leader St. Croix Central on Sept. 26 and lost in straight sets 10-25, 15-25, 19-25.

Amery never led in the first set, but started strong in the second, jumping out to a 7-5 advantage. SCC, however responded with a six-point run to claim control and never looked back.

Amery scored the first point of the third set and stayed close to the Panthers for the first half of the match, actually picking up a 10-9 lead and staying within one point at 16-17 before SCC was able to run away with the Drew Granica and Ashley VanSomeren block a SCC kill attempt. match.

Madelyn Granica led Hannah VanSomeren and Ella led the team in assists, with nine, the offensive attack with nine kills Schmidt each served up a pair of followed by Drew Granica, with seven. while Ashley VanSomeren added aces while Schmidt had a total of five and Alyssa Koehler, two.

12 serves. Hannah VanSomeren

Lydia Monson led the Amery girls’ cross country team to a 38th-place finish at the 48-team Roy Griak Invitational at the University of Minnesota on Sept. 23.

Individually, Monson’s 2-mile time of 13:07 was 38th overall. Mary Johnson claimed 189th place with a time of 14:32, narrowly edging out Shorewood’s Addie Kemp and Cedar Grove Belgium’s Grace Voskuil, who each had the same time.

Ella Williamson grabbed 234th place, nipping St. Paul Como Park’s Justine Wulff at the finish line, as both runners recorded a time of 14:52.

Libby Braaten was the second of seven runners to stop the clock at 14:54, earning her 238th place.

Megan Osero was the first of two runners with times of 15:28 and claimed 311th place. Annika Schwartz (319th place) was the second of four runners to finish in 15:35. Ayla Russell grabbed 385th place with a time of 17:21. Meerit Lierse was 39th (18:46), Sydney Bosley, 404th (20:28) and Juliana Graff, 409th (22:46) in the field of 409 runners.

On the boys’ side, the Warriors placed 43rd of 58 teams.

Jude Ingham led the way with 66th place time of 11:17 - the first of four runners with that time.

Joshua Bohn was in the middle of a pack of nine runners to stop the clock at 11:56, earning him 198th place. Andrew Carlson was second of three runners to finish at the 11:58 mark, and claimed 210th place. Henry Budke edged out a runner from St. Anthony Village for 347th place as both finished with times of 12:40. Jens Bjorge earned 483rd place (14:17), Grant Hoff, 491st place (15:01) and Kameron Zmuda, 498th place (16:31) of 502 runners.

Team Scores Girls Becker 108, South St. Paul 220, Minnehaha Academy 234, Notre Dame Academy 258, Bloomington Jefferson 275, Wausau West 314, Minneapolis Southwest 334, Davenport Assumption 337, Lakeland Union 373, Stewartville 377, Menomonie 400, St. Louis Park 420, Providence Academy 4559, Medford Area 481, River Falls 488, Dickinson (ND) 493, Mankato East 552, St. Paul Academy Summit 575, Rogers 593, Coon Rapids 686, Shorewood 688, Albany 709, St. Paul Com Park 727, Champlin Park 735, Maple-Northwestern 750, Lake Park Audubon 756, Cedar Grove Belgum 777, Wausau East 788, Ashland 798, Homen 812, Milbank (SD) 817, Burro (ND) 825, Rice Lake 856, Aberdeen Roncalli 883, Amery 921, Cochrane Fountain City 961, Totino Grace 1015, St. Anthony Village 1080, Ellsworth 1092, Chatfielf 1142, Newton (IA) 1143, North St. Paul 1195, Antigo 1287, Webster 1334, Richfield 1359

Boys Notre Dame Academy 161, Bellevue (IA) 250, Champlin Park 306, Clear Lake (IA) 343, Benilde-St. Margaret’s 356, Mankato East 356, River Falls 368, Dickinson (ND) 386, Cedar Grove Belgium 463, Minneapolis Southwest 474, Shakopee 497, Aquinas 499, Becker 513, Gale-Ettrick-Trempeleau 555, Irondale 591, Bloomington Jefferson 596, G-H-V (IA) 603, Rogers 605, George-Little Rock 614, Minnehaha Academy 627, St. Thomas More (SD) 641, Lakeville North 650, Medford Area 661, Brainerd 666, Minneapolis South 695, St. Louis Park 596, Davenport Assumptioon 704, Rice Lake 706, St. Croix Central 711, Math & Science Acadmey 713, Wausau East 768, Wausua West 82, Burro (ND) 832, Holmen 845, Maple-Northwestern 847, St. Paul Como Park 888, Grand Rapids 890, Ashland 892, Totino-Grace 1006, Menomonie 1019, St. Paul Wash Tech 1072, Webster 1075, Amery 1140, Milbank (SD) 1176, Albany 1196, Milwaukee Lutheran 1205, South St. Paul 1206, Aberdeen Roncalli 1246, Newton (IA) 1253, Colby/ Abbotsford 1267, St. Anthony Villaged 1296, Antigo 1385, Cochrane Fountain City 1429, Ellsworth 1448, Chatfield 1452, St. Paul Academy Summit 1523, Lake Park-Audubon 1734, Richfield 1765

SPORTS

OCTOBER 3, 2017

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Amery crowns two JV Conference Tennis Champs

Placing in the JV Conference Tennis Tournament. Top row, from left - Addie Tollakson - Sophia Whitley - 1st place finishers. Middle Row - Amari Conner - Doubles team of Alexis Engleking/ Lidia Curtis - 2nd place finishers. Bottom Row - Hailey Clausen - Hannah Elmer - 3rd place finishers.

Addie Tollakson prepares to serve. Tollakson won the title at No. 1 singles.

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Warriors junior varsity girls tennis team crowned two individual champions in the unseeded brackets of the Middle Border Conference JV Conference Tournament on Sept. 30, and added a pair of runner up finishes as well as two third-place finishes.

“This Amery team had a very strong presence at the Middle Border Conference JV Tennis tournament,” said Amery Assistant Coach Shayne Curtis.

Earning her way to the title of champion at the No. 1 singles

spot was junior Addie Tollakson.

“She played three very long and hard fought matches and came out on top,” Curtis said.

“Demonstrating consistency and patience all day long, Addie was able to make all the necessary strategy adjustments to earn her title.”

Freshman Sophia Whitley also claimed a conference title at No. 2 singles with her closest match of the day coming against teammate Hailey Clausen, a sophomore, in the second round.

“This could have been the championship match as these two battled back and forth with

many games going to deuce,” Curtis said. “Sophia managed to come out on top and then went on to breeze through her final round, showing a competitive spirit, smart shots and a determination to win.”

Clausen took third place in the same bracket. Her consistent pace and willingness to tough it out in long rallies made her a force to be reckoned with.

“She has demonstrated much growth this year in her ground stroke game, and it showed,” Curtis said.

At No. 4 singles, junior Amari Conner displayed grit and determination in her game,

JV Warriors undefeated in home triangular

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery hosted a junior varsity soccer triangular on Saturday with Altoona and Unity-St. Croix Falls - and finished with one win and one tie.

Amery 5, Altoona 2

The Warriors opened with a 5-2 victory over Altoona. Devan Nelson started the scoring with a break away goal in the first minute. That goal “set the town for the rest of the game,” according to Amery varsity head coach Flint Karis.

Gilberto Flores followed with a left footed shot in the 20th minute that turned into the Warriors’ second goal.

Freshman Joey Bohn added two more goals - one on a through ball from Jack-

son Mahoney and one on a rebound shot from Nelson. Dong Nguyen closed out Amery’s scoring in the 56th minute with another breakaway goal. Altoona scored one goal per half.

according to Curtis. Changing up her strategy from groundstrokes to net-play, Amari dominated her first two matches.

She fought hard in the final to come just a bit short of her Mondovi opponent and take second place.

Also finishing in second place was the No. 3 doubles team of freshman Lidia Curtis and Alexis Engelking. “These two girls modeled team work, footwork, and energy all day,” Coach Curtis said.

Taking third place at No. 3 singles was Hannah Elmer.

“Hannah showed her opponents what it means to dig deep and win long, drawn out points

Warriors take third at Amery Invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery 1, Unity-St. Croix Falls 1

Canyon Schwartz scored Amery’s only goal against Unity-St. Croix Falls in the 27th minute of the 1-1 tie game.

Unity knotted the score late in the game to secure the tie.

“The passing and possession play by the Warriors was outstanding,” Karis said. “Coach Jason Voelker has done an outstanding job and is building a strong foundation that will be important to the continued success of the boys high school soccer program.”

with patience and perseverance,” Coach Curtis said.

Other players participating in the tournament included Kelsey Oman, Rebecca Kegley, Ally de la Cruz, Hannah Bottolfson, Alexis Wilcox, Sarah Gilbertson, Rachel Anderson and Ava Roe. Coach Curtis commented, “All of Amery’s players showed class and poise on and off the court. With only one senior graduating this year from our varsity team, this group of girls proves to be a huge presence on the courts again next season.”

The Amery volleyball team hosted Webster, St. Croix Falls, Hayward, Prescott and Siren on Sept 30 for the Amery Invite and placed third of the eight teams.

The Warriors split 22-25, 25-23 with Webster and split 16-25, 25-17 with St. Croix Falls. They then followed with a 25-14, 25-20 victory over Hayward and lost 18-25, 16-25 to Prescott. The Warriors ended the invite with a 25-15, 23-25, 15-9 win over Siren.

Madelyn Granica, Abby Schmidt,

Ella Schmidt and Jenna Hendrickson led the team’s highlight reel.

Granica finished the day with 40 kills and eight blocks. Abby Schmidt contributed 27 kills, 11 aces and eight blocks. Ella Schmidt added eight kills, nine aces and six blocks. And Hendrickson pitched in four kills, five aces and six blocks.

Amery Coach Lisa Markee said it was a postive finish both offensively and defensively after a couple of long weeks to take her team into its final two conference games.

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COOKING WORLD With the cooler temps of fall, soups are always welcome.

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If you like macaroni and cheese and also chili, you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you taste this combination.

CHILI MAC AND CHEESE Cook according to directions, drain and set aside: 1 pound elbow macaroni In same pot, put over medium heat and melt: 1 stick (1/2 c.) butter Gradually stir in: 1/4 c. flour 1 tsp. ground mustard 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Gradually add, stirring constantly: 2 c. milk Cook until thickened.

Add and continue to stir until melted: 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese Remove from heat and stir in the cooked macaroni. Put above into a sprayed/greased 9x13” baking pan.

Pour over the top evenly as possible: 2 cans (15 oz. ea.) chili with beans Sprinkle with: 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese Sprinkle on top: 1 can French-fried onions Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until well heated and golden brown.

Serves 4-6.

This is yet another dump cake and you’ll like the taste of it. You will need 2 cans of apple pie filling.

Add a spiced whipped cream to make it taste even better.

CARAMEL APPLE DUMP CAKE Mix together in a sprayed/greased 9x13” baking pan: 2 cans apple pie filling 1/4 c. caramel ice cream topping 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Sprinkle on top of the above: 1 box (regular size) yellow cake mix Drizzle all over the cake mix: 1/2 c. melted butter Sprinkle on top: 1/2 c. chopped pecans Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until done (toothpick test).

Put on wire rack to cool.

To make the whipped cream topping, chill bowl with the whisk beaters from your mixer, and when cold add: 1 c. heavy whipping cream Beat until soft peaks form (about 6-8 minutes).

Add and whisk in: 4 T. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 tsp. cinnamon When ready to serve, cut the cake, put the pieces onto a smaller plate, add a dollop or two of the whipped cream. Drizzle more caramel over the top and sprinkle with some chopped pecans.

SLOW-COOKER CHEESY POTATO SOUP Put into a sprayed 3-1/2 to 4 qt. slow cooker: 1 carton (32 oz.) chicken broth (4 c.)

Remove 1/4 c. of the broth and put into covered bowl and refrigerate.

Add to the chicken broth: 1-1/2 c. chopped onions 5 c. peeled, diced potatoes (about 5 medium russet potatoes) Cover and put cooker on Low and cook for 8 hours.

Put slow cooker on High.

In smaller bowl, combine: the reserved 1/4 c. chicken broth 3 T. cornstarch Add cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine.

Cover, heat to simmering, cook 10-15 minutes or until thickened.

Add and stir until melted: 2 c. shredded American cheese (8 oz.)

When serving, put into bowls and sprinkle with sliced green onions (takes about 4 medium for all the recipe). Serves 6.

If you’d like some bread with the above soup or any other soup, try this pull-apart bread.

CHEESY BACON PULL-APART BREAD Cook until crispy, drain and crumble: 8 slices of bacon Finely chop: 1/3 c. fresh cilantro Finely chop: 3 T. fresh green onions Cut into quarters: 4 slices Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (from 8 oz. pkg.)

Separate biscuits into 2 layers to make 16 biscuits: 1 can(16.3 oz.) refrigerated Grands (Original Biscuits – Flaky Layers kind) Spread some on top of each biscuit piece: 1/3 c. (from an 8 oz. pkg.) cream cheese spread (you can use the jalapeno cream cheese spread if you wish)

Put on top of each piece: 1-1/2 tsp. crumbled bacon 1 tsp. chopped cilantro 1/2 tsp. chopped green onion 1 quarter piece of the cheese slice Line a 5x9” loaf pan with foil or parchment paper and spray well.

Make a stack of 8 biscuit pieces and put into the loaf pan, off to one side.

Make sure both ends of the loaf have biscuits with no filling facing the both ends of the pan.

Make the other stack and put it along side the other biscuits to make a loaf.

Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until done.

Bread should not be doughy in the middle. If loaf seems to be browning too fast, cover for the last 15 minutes of baking time. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove loaf with the foil/parchment.

Cool some and peel off the foil/ parchment and serve warm. Makes 1 loaf.

Zucchini is still growing in gardens and carrots are being harvested. Combine these and you’ll have a good dish to serve.

CARROTS AND ZUCCHINI SKILLET Place in steamer basket in saucepan, heat water to boiling, reduce heat, cover and cook for 3 minutes: 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup) Add to the above: 4 medium zucchini, cut into julienne strips Steam together for another 4-6 minutes, covered, until both are crisp tender.

Melt in 12” skillet over medium heat: 1 T. butter Stir in the cooked carrots and zucchini.

Add and stir together: 1 T. chopped fresh dried sage leaves (or 1 tsp. dried sage leaves) 1 tsp. fresh chopped dill weed (or 1/4 tsp. dried dill weed) 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Cook, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until hot, stirring gently. If you like your vegetables done more, add more cooking time until vegetables are cooked how you like them. Serves 3-4.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer, 6:30 pm AA 7 pm HS Football at New Richmond 7:30 pm “Painting As Prayer” exhibit opening by Sister Kristine Haugen at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts

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Comunity Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 11 am Lions Club, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Canasta, 1 pm Grief Support, 7 pm AA 12:30-6:30 p Amery Community Blood Drive at Our Savior’s Lutheran 3-6 pm Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park 4:30 pm HS Boys Soccer at Medford

Tips: Refrigerate nuts and they will stay fresh up to one year. Freeze them and they’ll be good for two years.

We’ve all wondered how long we should leave butter out of the refrigerator. With more studies, researchers have found butter can be left out of the refrigerator for a week in a covered container. So for table use, take out only what can be used within a week. Keep the rest refrigerated. If you’re using unsalted butter, it does need to be refrigerated all the time. Salt helps keep butter from spoiling.

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 11 am Food Distribution, 1 pm Wii Games, 1 pm Bridge Lessons, 6:30 pm 500 Cards Noon-6 pm Amery Community Blood Drive at Our Savior’s Lutheran church 7 p.m. HS Volleyball vs. Baldwin-Woodville, here

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 19 am Foot Clinic, 10 am AA, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Cribbage, 7 pm AA

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Hand & Foot 2, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority Monthly Board meeting at the AHA office 4:15 pm HS Cross Country Invitational at Prescott 4:30 pm HS Boys Soccer vs. Spooner, here 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 6:30 pm AA 7 pm HS Football vs. Baldwin-Woodville, here

Changing Colors Ride and Family Game Day on Stower Seven Lakes State Trail 9 am-noon Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park 10 am Golden Age Manor Family Council meets on the sun porch 10 am-2 pm Craft and Vendor Fair at Little Falls Lutheran 1-5 pm Family Fun Barn Bash at Quarter Moon Acres 2 and 7 pm Indianhead Barbershop Chorus “Harvest of Harmony” at AHS Auditorium

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, Oct. 5— No school. Teacher Inservice day.

Friday, Oct. 6— No school. Teacher Inservice day.

Monday, Oct. 9— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini cinnamon rolls or breakfast pizza or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

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

Intermediate lunch: Hot dog on a bun or Warrior burger on bun, sidewinders, baked beans.

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

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

Tuesday, Oct. 10— Breakfast in all buildings: Bagel and cream cheese or Lumberjack or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Mandarin

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Oct. 5— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and graham crackers or pancakes with syrup.

Elementary lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich or PB&J “Uncrustable,” tomato soup, crackers, carrots & broccoli/dip, strawberries, frozen yogurt.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, smoothie, pancakes, muffin, sausage links.

High school lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich or PB&J “Uncrustable” or oriental chicken salad, tomato soup, vegetables/dip, crackers, strawberries, mandarin oranges.

Friday, Oct. 6— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or cinnamon roll, scrambled eggs.

Elementary lunch: “Oodles of Noodles” with meat sauce or Chicken Alfredo, breadstick, garden salad bar, sliced pears.

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

High school lunch: Penne pasta with meat sauce or Chicken Alfredo, breadstick, Caesar salad, steamed broccoli, apples, slushie fruit cup.

Monday, Oct. 9— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or sausage pizza, graham crackers.

Elementary lunch: Chicken chow mein or popcorn chicken, chow mein noodles, green beans, rice, carrots/

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chicken, brown rice, steamed carrot coins, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Mandarin chicken or teriyaki chicken, brown rice, steamed carrot coins.

Middle school lunch: Mandarin chicken or teriyaki chicken, brown rice, steamed carrot coins.

High school lunch: Mandarin chicken or teriyaki chicken, brown rice, egg roll, oriental blend vegetables.

Wednesday, Oct. 11— Breakfast in all buildings: Breakfast egg wrap or assorted bread or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich, tomato soup, broccoli/cauliflower, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich or turkey sandwich, tomato soup, broccoli/cauliflower.

Middle school lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich or turkey sandwich, tomato soup, broccoli/cauliflower.

High school lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich or turkey sandwich, tomato soup, broccoli/cauliflower.

dip, pineapple, fortune cookie.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, “Gripz” graham crackers, Pop Tart, sausage pizza, banana bread.

High school lunch: Chicken chow mein or boneless chicken wings, chow mein noodles, rice, green beans, carrots/dip, applesauce, sliced peaches, fortune cookie.

Tuesday, Oct. 10— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, chocolate chip “UBR.” Elementary lunch: Warrior burger or macaroni & cheese, french fries, baked beans, applesauce.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, oatmeal, cream cheese bagel, Mini Cinni, muffin, yogurt.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 11— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and Nutri Grain bar or ham & cheese bagel.

Elementary lunch: Pepperoni pizza or cheese ravioli and breadstick, gardens salad bar, sliced apples, slushie fruit cup.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, muffin, cheese stick, Pop Tart, cereal bar, ham & cheese sandwich.

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

Discover Wisconsin will feature Polk County in annual calendar Madison, WISCONSIN – (September 25, 2017) – Discover Wisconsin, the nation’s longest-running tourism TV show, has published its popular calendar, featuring the silhouette of a canoer against an orange sky in Alden for the month of July, taken by Kristina Worm. In partnership with Wisconsin Counties Association and Sargento, 12 fan-submitted photos are featured in the calendar, highlighting various Wisconsin destinations.

“Our annual photo contest and print calendar continues to grow in popularity year after year,”

Turtle Lake invites you to Wisconsin Colorfest & BBQ Bash, a new event hosted on October 6 & 7, 2017, held in the Village Park that will draw tourists to the community as well as raise funds for community projects. This event is focused on celebrating fall color, all things Wisconsin, and will host a barbecue competition sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS).

The competition will have 15-20 experienced cooks who will have their meats judged by KCBS judges, earning points toward the national competition.

The public will participate in judging via the People’s Choice competition.

Attendees may sample a chicken wing and two ounces of pork from each of the cooks and cast votes for the top cook.

Chicken wings are judged on Friday and pork on Saturday.

In addition to the featured barbecue contest, on both days the event will have live music, a jump house for the kids, as well as games and prizes, food vendors, beer, and wine. On Saturday, the Artisan Expo will feature a wide variety of artists and craftsmen throughout the area, including paintings, furniture from barn boards, glass fishing lures, jewelry, needlework, and

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“Photos of Wisconsin are submitted from all over the country and the calendars are also shipped nationwide. Our crew is blown away by the submissions that roll in every summer!”

Following the submission and voting period, the Discover Wisconsin crew selected the top 12 photos to be featured in the official 2018 Discover Wisconsin Calendar. Of the top 12, the crew also selected a photo to be featured on the cover of the calendar and the cover

of a 2018 issue of Wisconsin Counties magazine.

The pages of this year’s calendar are filled with beautiful photos taken in the counties of Ozaukee, Oconto, Chippewa, Eau Claire, Kenosha, La Crosse, Polk, Iowa, Dane, Sauk, Door, and Pierce.

The 2018 Discover Wisconsin Calendars will be available for purchase this fall at shop.discoverwisconsin.com for $5 plus $2 shipping and handling.

The calendar is distributed in partnership with Sargento, a longstanding sponsor of Discover Wisconsin TV.

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more. A performance by Native American singers and dancers will also be on Saturday, between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

Weekend admission is just $10, come Friday and return on Saturday without paying again. Kids 12 and under get in for $5, which includes their access to the jump house, games, and prizes.

The event kicks off on Friday evening, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., with the barbecue chicken wings People’s Choice competition, live music by the Blue Drifters Quartet. The gates are open on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. There will be music throughout the day by New Age Entertainment with the live performance by Those Guys starting at 1:00 p.m. Awards ceremony starts at 4:00 p.m. with the People’s Choice continuing to the close of the event at 6:00 p.m.

Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward the Turtle Lake Police Department K-9 Unit. Top sponsors for 2017 include the St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake and Diary State Bank. For more information and schedule of events, visit WisconsinColorfest.com or call 800-811-0338.

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I Love Catalogs Now is a good time to sign up for your garden catalogs. When those long, cold winter days seem to drag on forever and all you want is to be Garden in the sunshine in Variety your garden, one of the great saviors Julie Kuehl, is those beautiful Polk County garden catalogs full Master Gardener of pages of glorious flowers. If you sign up for catalogs now, you still have time if you want to get a few fall planting items purchased, but you’ll be on the list to get the spring catalogs. Not all garden catalogs are created equal.

The following is a list of some of my suggestions that I have had good luck with in the past: www.gurneys.com; www.burpee.com; www.jungseed. com; www.johnnyseeds.com; www. michiganbulb.com; www.brecks. com; and www.waysidegardens.com.

One that I like for getting ideas, but not necessarily the product is www. springhillnursery.com.

All of these will give you a large variety of bulbs, plants and in some cases, shrubs or trees to look at. As I have advised in past columns, make sure to read the descriptions to be sure they are for our zone (remember we are a 3 and in some protected areas a 4). Most of the catalog descriptions will give you a Latin name (not overly important unless you want to impress your friends and tell them you’ve learned a foreign language); the common name; the zone range they will survive in; some information about the plant such as characteristics of the plant (i.e., low maintenance, attracts butterflies; drought

resistant; etc.); if it flowers; what kind of light it requires (usually there will be a chart showing explanation of symbols used to describe this) and what size it will grow to be (pay close attention to this for planning your garden); whether plant/flower is sent bareroot, potted or packed.

Most garden catalogs will not send products until it is safe to plant in our area. They will usually ship with instructions on how to plant for best results.

Don’t forget to check out your local nurseries for great buys this time of the season.

Another item that people have been asking about is how to handle their tomato plants now that the season is just about over. There are several important things to keep in mind.

The first is that all debris left from tomatoes should be burned or buried, don’t put into your compost area.

Tomatoes can be ridden with diseases that will carry over to the next year. Make sure that your beds are clear of any leftover tomato debris to ensure healthy gardens next season.

The second thing is to make sure you sanitize any cages or stakes with a hot water and hi-lex solution to kill any bacteria. The final thing to remember is that when you plant next season, do not plant tomatoes in the same area.

The next meeting of the Polk County Master Gardeners is October 13 at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake at 6 p.m. Our speaker will be Matthew Swank from Lupine Gardens. Lupine Gardens is a chemical free nursery located on 155th Street, Amery. Matthew will talk be growing native perennials for attracting monarchs and how to raised monarchs.

Matthew will begin speaking at 7PM. Until next time, keep playing in the dirt, it keeps us young.

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For those most in need Regis Johnson (right), Treasurer of the Apple River Quilt Guild, presents a check for $1,269 to Virginia Ormsby, Administrative Director of Northwoods Homeless Shelters. The funds were the proceeds of the handmade goods sold during the Apple River Quilt Guild’s annual quilt show during Fall Festival. The two stand in front of a quilt on display at Bremer Bank, which will be raffled off during Northwood’s Homeless Shelter’s chili feed on November 5. Raffle tickets may be purchased at Bremer Bank.

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My sweetie pie, Rachel, had her picture taken with me, I hope she wasn't ashamed for it to be.

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Bring your insurance cards and we will handle the billing f or you!

I never thought I was anyone special, it’s true, I went through some fierce battles for the red, white and blue.

I was at the flag raising on Iowa Jima Isle, an event I won’t forget that is on file.

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For the month of October, artZ Gallery presents four regional artists BRUCE KAUPANGER: Raku / Horsehair Pottery Born and raised in Stoughton Wisconsin, Bruce graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a BA in 1969 and from UW-Superior with a MA in 1975. He taught art in the Rice Lake School District for 33 years and retired in 2002 and has been making lots of pots ever

since. “I am blessed with a wonderful, understanding family. When my Raku pots first dry, I spray them with colored underglazes. After bisque firing, I paint a clear glaze on the pot; this allows the underglaze color to come through. When the hot pot comes out of the glaze kiln I put it in a bucket of sawdust then apply horsehair. My latest pots have holes — sometimes lots of holes — the reaction of the public has been favorable - so I am still at it! Life is GOOD!!!”

See more of Bruce’s work at: www.brucekaupanger.com

KAY BRATHOL-HOSTVET: “Landscape Travels” For most of her career, her primary focus has been the Wisconsin landscape. Her works are a synthesis of the American landscape tradition and self-expression. Kay never tires of this subject matter. Dynamism in nature is intimately linked to psychological states. The landscape with its constantly changing light and shadow, weather and seasons becomes a metaphor for our moods and emotions. Landscape paintings can also act as records of vanishing and threatened places—

something that increasingly concerns her. This show features a cross section of her pastel and acrylic landscape paintings over the years, arranged in series. In additional to traveling to various places to paint and create studies, she has also traveled different paths in depicting the land—from carefully designed studio pastel landscapes, to surreal “body” landscapes, plein air works, heavily-textured and stylized acrylics, and more traditional acrylics.

Regardless of style, her connection to and great love for the land is always the catalyst.

Kay is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and works from her home studio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Her works have been published in Pastel Journal, North Light Books Acrylic Works 2: Radical Breakthroughs, Dane Arts Calendar, and featured as the Dane Arts Poster for 2014. She is represented by Abel Contemporary Gallery, Paoli, Wisconsin (Madison area); Edgewood Orchard Galleries, Fish Creek, Wisconsin; and Riverwood Art and Frame, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She also teaches art workshops in drawing, design, pastel and acrylic. Visit www.kaybratholhostvet. com Kay is offering a one day workshop: “Color Strategies” at artZ, Saturday, October 14, 10-4.“Become more confident in the applications of color.” Cost: $70 - includes a $5 supply fee. Register at artZ Gallery.

NAOMI TIRY SALGADO: “Sail Away”

The Sail Away series is about the possibility of escape, the potential for freedom. “ It’s about the waters and watercraft of the Upper Midwest. The lakes and rivers of Wisconsin and Minnesota can be sometimes calm and serene, often sunny and cheerful, at times angry and chopped up, and some mornings nearly invisible in fog. No matter the conditions, surely you will find hearty Midwesterners enjoying their time on the water.” See Naomi’s work at www.OmeezArt.com

Modeler, as well as Fantasy Art Magazine, China’s most popular pop culture publication. His work has appeared in numerous successful gallery exhibitions and his collectible resin kits have been sold in specialty stores around the world. “Pop Sculpture”, co-authored by Tim, published in 2010 by Watson/Guptill, has become the go-to book on how to use traditional methods to create

TIM HOLTER BRUCKNER: “Pop Sculpture” Tim has been a professional freelance sculptor for over forty-eight years. He’s created works for virtually every major gift, toy and specialty company in the United Sates. He’s appeared in the Spectrum Fantastic

Naomi has actively painted for the last 11 years. Two years ago she quit her job as an art teacher to pursue painting full-time. Naomi’s paintings are created on-location. In the art world, this is called Plein Air. Naomi competes in regional Plein Air competitions. Her favorite award was for the “Best Dam Painting” at Go Paint!

Chippewa Valley in May 2017.

Naomi uses multiple layers of oil paint to achieve her distinctive impressionistic style. She often under paints a thin layer of experimental color choices, followed by layers of paint applied and scraped back with a palette knife.

action figures and collectible statues.

Tim is currently focused on personal work and private commissions.

“Art, for me, it is a collaboration between the artist and the viewer. The hope is that we both invest something personal and true to arrive at place of a shared intimacy.” Visit: www.timbruckner.com

Art books (the premier juried annual of the best in fantasy art) fourteen times and has won two Gold Awards in the Dimensional category. He was awarded two Diamond Comic Distributors. Inc. Statue of the Year awards as well as an award for Product of the Year. In 2009, he was inducted into the Toy Fare Hall of Fame. He’s been featured in dozens of magazine and online articles including Blue Canvas and Amazing Figure

artz Gallery is an artist owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting can pick up application information at the Gallery or visit the website: www.artzgallery.org artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday 10am to 5 pm.

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Barron County acquires BearCat armored vehicle The Barron County Sheriff’s Department has announced their acquisition of a 2005 Lenco G1 BearCat from the LaCrosse County Sheriff’s Department.

The BearCat, which is capable of withstanding high-powered rifle round blasts, will replace the current PeaceKeeper that was manufactured primarily to withstand handgun round blasts, according to Ronald Baures of the Barron Co. Sheriff’s Dept.

Baures cites multiple incidents in Barron County as well as requests from neighboring counties of Rusk, Polk and Eau Claire County that justify the need for

such a vehicle. But their previous armored vehicle will not go to waste.

“The Peacekeeper will be turned over to the Rusk County Sheriff’s Department, which at this time does not have an armored vehicle,” he

said.

A number of Barron County businesses chipped in to help repaint the Bearcat, which was in needed of resurfacing after being struck multiple times by gunfire in a 2008 incident in Viola.

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department recently acquired a 2005 Lenco G1 BearCat for use in high-risk emergency response situations.

Area Students Invited to Apply for WESTconsin’s Scholarship Program WESTERN, WI—WESTconsin Credit Union is offering up to thirteen $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from the Class of 2018 as part of the credit union’s Scholarship Program. The goal is to award one scholarship in each community served by a WESTconsin office. These areas include Altoona, Amery, Baldwin, Barron, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Ellsworth, Hudson, Menomonie, New Richmond, Prescott, River Falls and Spring Valley. Scholarship recipients will be announced end of May 2018.

Online applications are accessible from WESTconsin’s website, westconsincu.org, and full instructions are provided. Applications will be accepted through midnight on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Reminders: •All application materials must be

submitted online. No hard copies of application materials will be accepted.

•Students need to have been a primary account holder with WESTconsin Credit Union as of April 30, 2017 to be eligible for this year’s program.

•Current high school juniors need to become a primary account holder with WESTconsin as of April 30, 2018 to be eligible for next year’s program.

•Visit $MART Financial Literacy at westconsincu.org for more information.

WESTconsin has offered the Student Scholarship Program since 1995.

To date, over $250,000 in scholarship funds have been awarded to local students from throughout west central Wisconsin to assist them in continuing their education. For information regarding the program, contact Jen Ekblad at scholarship@westconsincu. org or call (715) 235-3403, ext. 7771.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

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

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

No charge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

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

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

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

Yoga for Addiction Recovery group on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Anderson Hall Chapel at the Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp. The class combines the somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the 12-steps. Y12SR is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others.

OCTOBER 3, 2017

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Cracked Wide Open I’ve always said that gossip in Lennox Valley was born in one of three places: Maxine’s weekly column called “Rumor Has It,” Raymond Cooper’s radio show, or Caroline’s Beauty Salon.

Being a Friday afternoon, every seat in Caroline’s was filled, and all the hair dryers were humming as the good ladies of the valley prepared to look their best for Sunday services. Some would call it coincidence that the women were trying to discuss Maxine’s latest installment of “Rumor Has It” as “Renderings with Raymond” was playing in the background on the ancient sound system. All three ingredients were in the mix for a gossip-fest of gigantic proportions.

There’s a tradition among gossip columnists called the blind item.

When a columnist gets a juicy tip but doesn’t have a reliable source, as was often the case in “Rumor Has It,” a blind item is sometimes applied. Maxine used this technique frequently, describing in detail something that had happened to someone in the valley without revealing any names.

For example: “What single minister in Lennox Valley was seen having lunch with another ‘supposedly’ single pastor at The Hoffbrau last Monday?”

The salon was full of customers trying to discuss Maxine’s column while listening to Raymond as he concluded his second hour of programming with Brother Jacob as his guest.

“I believe we are,” exclaimed

Raymond, “cut from the same cloth, Brother Jacob.” Then, after a dramatic pause, “Wouldn’t you agree?”

Jacob attempted to sputter some words, but Raymond cut him off before he had a chance. “We should do this again,” continued Raymond. “It’s a nice change to have someone with me to discuss theology.”

Not that anyone noticed besides Jacob, but his contribution to the discussion amounted to a total of three minutes and twelve seconds during the second hour of Raymond’s show. He secretly hoped he’d never be subjected to such torture again.

Vera Penrod, who was under the hair dryer closest to the window overlooking Main Street, interrupted the discussion about “Rumor Has It” as she noticed something peculiar happening across the street.

“Look at that Elbert Lee Jones and Marvin Walsh scurrying into the radio station like a couple of mice,” she said in a distasteful tone. “They almost knocked over that young Lutheran pastor. I wonder what they’re up to now.”

A hushed tone suddenly covered Caroline’s as everyone waited to hear what Raymond would have to

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Top of the hour commercial breaks generally lasted four minutes on Cooper’s show. The salon assembly couldn’t help but notice when the commercial for Massengale’s Mortuary played a second time.

Eventually, after seven minutes, Raymond returned to the air. “You know,” he uttered, “that visit with Brother Jacob has me feeling extra spiritual this afternoon. I think this would be a good time to play a few gospel songs for our listening audience so you can share in my sacred moment.”

Inside the radio studio, emotions turned frantic as Marvin explained how Elbert Lee had spilled the beans to Iris.

“Exactly what did he say?” asked Cooper.

Marvin answered, “He said it was ‘that radio man’s fault.’”

“That was all he said?” asked Cooper.

“Wasn’t that enough?” Walsh shot back.

The customers at Caroline’s listened intently as Raymond returned to the air, following “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing.”

“Friends,” began Raymond, “I have the biggest news flash in Lennox Valley history.”

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A lot going on at the Library No school program Looking for something to do when school is out?

Visit with the Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo, October 6 at 1:30 p.m.

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

Saturday family program Halloween storytime and parade, October 21 at 10 a.m.

Storytime Family Storytime for 2-6 year-olds is offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime is followed by engaging early learning activities at 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

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

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

E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection.

Check out the website Check out the library website at www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ amerylibrary.

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

Retreat Advanced Another weekend has advanced, the setting that is autumn hued, when clouds clustered, foliage danced, and hope, shared, restoration strewed.

With music and good fellowship, stories of torn lives revived, learning, sharing of one's own trip, truth that's sound and not contrived The planning that lives can be shared, in ways that reach into the heart, makes us thankful that some have cared, prepared, published so others can take part A new week dawns, the work-a-day, employs our minds, hands, feet, and we see with gratitude the way, we advanced due to retreat.

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WESTconsin to Celebrate Cooperative Month with chocolate fundraiser, refreshments and free shredding WESTERN WI—Join WESTconsin Credit Union in celebrating Cooperative Month! During the month of October, WESTconsin is raising money for local humane societies, celebrating International Credit Union Day® and hosting free community shred events throughout the region.

Charity Chocolate Bar Sales October 2-31, credit union members and members of the community are invited to show their support of their local humane societies by purchasing a $1 World’s Finest® chocolate bar at their local WESTconsin office. For a complete list of the beneficiaries, visit Community Events Calendar at westconsincu.org.

International Credit Union Day® On Thursday, October 19, celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day® at any of WESTconsin’s 15 office locations. Highlights include complementary refreshments, Rest & Relax with WESTconsin giveaway, kids’ activities and more!

This ICU Day, join WESTconsin and credit unions around the world in reminding members and consumers that at credit unions, “Dreams Thrive Here.”

Community Shred Events In honor of ICU Day, WESTconsin is offering multiple community shred events throughout the region. Services are free of charge and being performed by ShredAway. There is a limit of 2 cubic foot sized boxes/bags. Contact ShredAway at (715) 835-0811 for additional shredding needs.

•Thursday, October 19 -Amery office, 1060 Cornwall Avenue, 12-2 p.m.

-Barron office, 50 South 7th Street, 3-5 p.m.

•Friday, October 20 -Altoona office, 1395 Bluestem Blvd, 1-3 p.m.

-Menomonie-North office, 2414 Hils Court, 4-6 p.m.

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Dexter is a fawn and white Boxer Mix with a black Pirate eye patch. He is looking for a First Mate to share daily walks, games of fetch and silly jokes.

Dexter is a character. He has the playful nature of a bouncy Boxer and a greeting bark to let you know when someone has come to visit. Dexter puffs up for each visit, hoping to show his handsome physique and distinguished Boxer profile. He is a tail wagging delight.

Dexter came to the shelter as a neglected stray. He was severely underweight. He has been treated for internal parasites and filled in the gaps between his backbone vertebrae and ribs with daily meals. He needs a real home, to continue his care and offer him the security of a loving home.

It was a very busy week at the Arnell shelter. There were the usual strays, reclaims and Lost Pets calls but adoptions kept us hopping. Half of the animals available were adopted in one week. Fourteen shelter pets found homes.

Young kittens Johnny and Lyndon went home together. The adopter’s existing house cat was bored. Well that won’t be the case any longer. This dynamic duo will grow up together and entertain the family and cat alike.

Eleven dogs and puppies were adopted. Min Pin-Chihuahua-Terrier Mix puppies Samson, Delilah, Luna, Cisco and Poncho, cuddled their way into adopters hearts with squirming kisses.

Poodle Gigi was just what her adopters were looking for. Chihuahua Dobie found a loving man, previously from Texas. Dobie was right at home in his lap.

A young mother baby tested Julie,

a Chocolate Collie mix and sealed the deal with her sweet, gentle nature.

Lyric found a home with a Yorkie to play with. And seven year old Weimaraner, Babe was snatched up after one day of availability. She had come to the shelter when her owner passed away.

Babe was the perfect addition to a widower’s empty household. He promised to spoil her rotten.

With so many adoptions, you might be thinking the shelter is empty. Never fear, there are Cats and Kittens, Dog and Puppies waiting to meet you.

Sparky is a young Chocolate Lab Mix. He is energetic, happy and likes to play fetch. His coat is Dark Chocolate. He is very handsome. Pepper and Patsy are shy Catahoula sisters. They have beautiful Blue Merle coloring with rust red eyebrows and stockings.

These young six month old girls would benefit from an older dog in a household. They come with very gentle personalities.

Bailey is a couch potato Coonhound.

She is the quietest dog in the kennel.

It’s true. Rosie Mae is a tri-color Wirehair Terrier mix with plenty of spring in her step. Rosie is a whirlwind of happiness on four legs. Midnight is our only puppy. She is a black, 10 week old Chihuahua Mix. Female kittens Fifi, Sapphire, Carlee and Jade, are three to four months old.

Medium hair, short hair, Tabby, Diluted Tortie and Black are all represented by this group. Tweed, a handsome three month Mitted Tabby is the life of the party. Champy is a Senior camper.

The antics of the kittens exhaust him but he doesn’t complain. Champy likes to watch from his perch in the chair.

He adores his daily kibble and a lap to warm.

View adoptable Arnell pets at the shelter and on our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG. Adoption photos are shared on our Facebook page. Adopt today. 715 268-7387 (PETS)

AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Community Education classes offered this Fall If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can pick one up at any of the 4 schools or the public library. You can also view the entire brochure and register online through the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone.

For more information call 715-2689771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Estate Planning Workshop: Join us for this basic, but very informational workshop. 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 5 at 6 p. Fee $9 to Community Ed, pre-register.

Braids, Ponies & Buns, OH MY! Adult-Child workshop. Learn how to style your child’s hair in a fun, low-stress environment with your child: Hair Brushing 101, Elastic Bands, Bobby Pins, Ponytails, Braiding, Curling, French Braiding, Fish Tail Braiding, and Buns. Oct 9 & 16 from 5:30-7:30 p. Fee $45 per adult (no charge for children). Pre-register with Community Ed Virtual Reality Intro: Learn about the hardware, terminology, recent history, and extraordinary pace of VR. You will get to use a state-of-theart Oculus Rift VR system. Fascinating VR changes are coming for the industries of Education, Health Care, Construction, Real Estate, Entertainment, Social Media, Travel, Gaming, and more. Oct 9 from 6 – 7:30 p. Fee $19. Pre-register with Community Ed. Discover Diffusing with Essential Oils: Discover how diffusing essential oils can fill your home with natural amazing scents, as well as benefit your emotions and wellness.

Oct 9 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $9, pre-register with Comm Ed. Gymnastics for ages 3+ in the elementary school gym. Fall session on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Oct 10. Ages 3-4 from 4-4:40; Beginners ages 5+ from 4:30-5:15; Intermediate ages 6+ from 5:15-6:15. Age 3-4

Tumbling Warriors, 5 classes for $24; Beginners, 10 classes for $49; Intermediate, 10 classes for $59. Pre-register with Community Ed. Classes often fill!

Eating to Reduce Pain & Inflammation: Learn which foods cause aches and pains and which foods reduce inflammation. Simple nutrition changes can help you manage your pain. Oct 10 from 6:30-8 p. Instructor is from Nutritional Weight & Wellness. Fee $19, pre-register with Community Ed. DAY TRIP – “MONKY BUSINESS” and buffet luncheon at the Daytrippers Dinner Theatre in Bloomington. Abbot Costello and his four beleaguered brethren have just learned that a real estate developer is about to turn their monastery into a gambling hall called Bernie's Casino Royale.

Unless the merry Men in Brown can raise $250,000 by midnight, they are done. Good and evil race to beat a midnight deadline in this hilarious hit musical. Wednesday, Oct 11. Depart Amery at 10:30 a for lunch at 12:15 p and show at 1:15 p. Fee $66 includes motor coach, lunch and show. Pre-register with Comm Ed. Nature's Path to Wellness - Historical Medicines: Settlers who traveled into the Midwest brought European plants with them as a source of medicine. Today, many of these plants are familiar lawn, field, and roadside weeds. These plants are considered “exotics” and efforts are being made to eradicate them. We will explore their many virtues. Oct 12 from 6:30-7:30 p. Fee $19, pre-register with Comm Ed. Nature's Path to Wellness - Kitchen Medicines: Your kitchen spice cabinet contains remedies for an amazing number of everyday illnesses, including nausea, headaches, indigestion, and gas pains. Oct 19 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $24, pre-register with Community Ed. Babysitter Training for youth ages 10-15. The course covers leadership, safety, understanding infants and toddlers, caregiving, emergencies, leadership, and the business of babysitting.

Saturday, Oct 21 from 9 a – 3:30 p. Fee $44, pre-register with Community Ed.

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Fall season is here . . . It’s National 4-H Week October is here! Fall is a beautiful time of year with the brightly colored leaves, and even having to put on a sweatshirt is an okay thing.

Let’s just hope that the Fall season lasts for a long time.

Included in this issue is a special Fall Section with information on heating your home, insuPounding health, lating your home, preparing your the vehicle for the change in season, home decorating, plumbing, Pavement loans, lawn mower specials, boat storage, Pam Humpal hunting & fishing, building/remodeling, fire prevention, and much more. Give these businesses a call for assistance in preparing and enjoying the upcoming months.

“Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is THE FITNESS CENTER, a division of the Amery Hospital & Clinic. The Fitness Center offers a variety of services such as group classes, individual training, massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and sports medicine. Memberships are available. The Fitness Center is located in downtown Amery.

Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail welcome you to join them for a Changing Colors Ride and Family Game Day. The event is this Saturday, October 7, at Soo Line Park. The family games begin at 11:30am followed by the annual meeting, free hotdog lunch and the bike ride on Stower Seven Lakes State Trail.

QUARTER MOON ACRES will be hosting a Fall Family Barn Bash on Saturday, October 7. The activities go from 1-5pm and include live music, silent auction, food, petting zoo, bouncy house, massages, pumpkin decorating, mums & pumpkins for sale, and a musical routine on horseback by QMA Riders. A free-will donation will be accepted with proceeds benefitting the Riding Therapy Program. Quarter Moon Acres is located 5 miles southwest of Amery.

This is National 4H Week. Thank you to all the leaders and advisors who assist the 4H families in this great organization. Through 4H the boys and girls learn about various projects such as gardening, woodworking, electricity, shooting sports, animals, sewing, cooking, crafts, photography, engines, etc. They get to participate in many fun activities throughout the year with their friends, and also meet many new friends. For more information on a 4H club near you please see the special 4H Week pages found in this issue.

Next week is National Fire Prevention week. The Amery Fire Department is hosting a special Open House and Fire Prevention Day on Monday, October 16, at the fire hall. Watch next week’s Amery Free Press for more details.

Happy Birthday this week to my nephews, Keagan, who will be 11 years old on October 5; Phillip will be 8 years old on October 6; and Reid will be 5 years old on October 6. Enjoy your big day boys!

A very special Happy Birthday on October 5 to our oldest grandson, Gavin, who will be 8 years old already. Gavin is a great kid, and loves his sports…he is trying to teach Grandma how to throw a spiral with the football, maybe some day I will get it. Recently Gavin Gavin was named Student of the Week at Unity Elementary School…we are very proud of him! Enjoy your special day Gavin!

Kids picking the “right” pumpkin from Larry & Patty’s crop.

Happy 8th Anniversary on October 10 to my niece and nephew-in-law, Lisa and Ricky. Enjoy your day!

Congratulations to Mandy and Chad Anderson on the birth of a baby girl, Vivian Rose, on October 1. She weighed in at 7 lbs 11 oz, 19 ¾ inches. Babies are such a blessing!

This past Saturday, we had a fun-filled day with watching Gavin play football, then to a Ronald McDonald fundraiser, and ending the day with a hayride, pumpkin patch stop, and delicious potluck supper for the Kuhl/Newton families. You can just feel the excitement in the following pictures. It was a great time!

Good Luck to area Volleyball and Soccer teams as you begin tournament play on Tuesday, October 17.

As I end my column for another week, I just wanted to share something I saw on facebook that I think are great words to live by… “We can’t always choose the music life plays for us, but we can choose how we dance to it”.

HARVEST OF HARMONY sponsored by the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus will be in Amery on Saturday, October 7, at the Amery High School Auditorium. The performances will be at 2 & 7pm.

Tickets are available at the door or in advance at Chet Johnson Drug…adults $10 advance, $12 at the door, kids are free. The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus and their guests always put on a great show.

Congratulations to this week’s AFP Football Contest winner-Allan Schock, Amery. He had 8 correct predictions. For your chance to be next week’s winner, simply pick the winning teams, fill out the entry form and drop it off at the AFP office. You could win $25 Scrip Money. Good Luck!

My brother John driving the hayride.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER The past month and a half have created some new challenges for the Amery Area Community Center. With the departure of our director, we have had to curtail some future plans until a replacement can be found. Though the search for extra part-time help and a new director started slow, we are happy to report that things are progressing nicely. We have placed ads in the local paper for Center support staff and we are pleased to say that applications for both positions have been coming in. The Search Committee will

be interviewing job applicants in the near future with the hope of having these positions filled soon. Please bear with us during these changes. In the meantime please feel free to come in and volunteer to help around the Center. Thank you for your patience.

—Todd Beaver, President.

The Tom Brekke Memorial OKTOBERFEST will take place at the Community Center on Saturday October 14th from 3pm-7pm.

Cattail Moon will perform from 3pm-7pm and Cardinal Glass will generously match any free will

donations! Amery Lions Club will be cooking their delicious pork chops and brats and there will be adult beverages for sale. There will also be a pool tournament and you can register by calling 715-2686605. New this year there will be a Beauty Bar & Boutique featuring Mary Kay Cosmetics, Kylie Volrath Photography and LULAROE clothing. This is one event you will not want to miss!

If you need a place to rent, consider the Amery Area Community Center for wedding receptions, graduation parties,

birthday parties, etc. We also work with profit and not-forprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Tuesday pool winners: Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Val Hansen in third, Wendell Anderson came in fourth and Jerry Fisher took home the consolation prize.

Thursday pool winners: Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher took second, Paul Seidel came in third, Gene Pribnow finished fourth and Loren Bavin won the consolation prize.

Wii Bowling winners: Paul

Seidel took first, Mary Fisher finished second, and Dave Olsen came in third.

Wednesday bridge winners: Asa Steen in first, Shirley Staebler in second, Sydney Lund in third and Jim Egan came in fourth.

Monday bridge winners were Bonnie Timm in first and Sue Saarem in second.

Congratulations to all!

Have a safe and wonderful week…..Susan Shachtman, Assistant Director

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4th Annual

Trick-Or-Trot 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 North Park, Amery

Fall Family Barn Bash

“Willkommen to an Authentic German Menu” and OKTOBERFEST BEERS Wednesday thru Saturday nights now thru October

OSSO BUCO PORK

Slow Roasted in Sauerkaut

SAUERBRATEN

Saturday, Oct. 7 1-5 p.m.

Marinated Roast Beef & Gravy

GERMAN PLATTER

Pork Schnitzel, Sausage

*Live Music *Bouncy House *Silent Auction *Kids Activities *Food *Massages *Petting Zoo *Pumpkin Decorating •Mums & Pumpkins for sale *Musical Routine on Horseback by QMA Riders

8:45 a.m. Kids Fun Run in the park (for ages 10 & under) 9:00 a.m 5K Run/Walk (timed with awards for top finishers) 10 a.m. Awards and Presentation Registration/Shirt pick up at North Park Fri. Oct. 20 6-8 pm and Sat. Oct. 21, 8-8:45 a.m.

Cost: $20 - 5K Run or Walk; $10 Kids Fun Run

Free-will donation with proceeds benefitting the Riding Therapy Program

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! Prizes awarded for best costumes!

ANTIGO GUN SHOW

Antigo Ice Arena, Co. Fairgrounds

Happy 82nd Birthday George

October 6, 7 & 8, 2017

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ANNUAL TOM BREKKE MEMORIAL

Lutefisk Dinner

Saturday, Oct. 14 3-7 p.m.

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER

45th Ave. just north of Clear Lake off of Hwy. 63

608 Harriman Ave. S, Amery

Live Music featuring Cattail Moon PORK CHOPS & BRATS provided by Amery Lions Club BEER, POP & COFFEE AVAILABLE

BEAUTY BAR and BOUTIQUE

POOL TOURNAMENT

Register by calling 715-268-6605

with Judy Keilhotz - Mary Kay, Kylie Crawford Photography & Lynell Packer, Lularoe

**FREE WILL OFFERING** All donations will be matched by Cardinal Glass!

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE MEMORY OF TOM BREKKE

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: PLATINUM: Cardinal Glass, Cattail Moon; GOLD: Amery Chevrolet, Amery Lions Club, AmTec, Bremer Bank, Dick’s Fresh Market, Kylie Crawford Photography, St. Croix Casino; SILVER: Amery Hospital & Clinic, Chet Johnson Drug, Ellie’s Ice Cream Shop, Milt Johnson; BRONZE: Amery Meat Market, Apple River TV & Appliance, Birch Street Bar, Century 21, Connecting Point, Forrest Inn, Amery Free Press

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Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

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Serving 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Adults $15, Children (6-12) $7

MENU: Lutefisk, Meatballs & Gravy, Lefse, Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw, Vegetables, Cranberries, Dessert We will have lefse for sale

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MONTHLY BOOK SALE

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SUNDAY BREAKFAST 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

All proceeds will be given to the Amery Schools Backpack Program and Amery Area Food Pantry

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Thursday Oct. 5, 4-7 Saturday Oct. 7, 9-2

All three include Buttered Spaetzle, Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, Salad Bar, Dessert

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HARMONY Saturday October 7th 2:00pm and 7:00pm Amery High School Auditorium

Tickets available at the door or in advance at Chet Johnson Drug Adults: $10 advance (715-483-9202), $12 at door Kids: FREE

Clear Lake Community Club presents

A FALL CELEBRATION

Oktober FUNfest Saturday, October 14 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

MAIN STREET, CLEAR LAKE

Arts & Crafts Vendors, Straw Bale Throwing, Food, Craft Beers, Polka Band, and More!

Check us out on Facebook Clear Lake WI Community Club for more details

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More area happenings and events can be found on the Out & About page The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents

Fall Craft Sale

“Painting As Prayer”

The opening of an exhibit featuring artwork by Sister Kristine Haugen from Luck, WI. Sister Kristine’s art always promises to be engaging and reflective. Come and participate.

Friday, October 6 - 7:30 p.m.

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, Wisconsin - (715) 268-6811 Admission to the opening is free of charge.

Friday, Oct. 6, 9-4 Saturday, Oct. 7, 9-2

Pumpkins of all kinds.

Santa’s, Wood Items and lots of Gift Items.

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Finland group will perform in Rice Lake Rice Lake, WI — Kardemimmit, a music ensemble from Finland, will visit Rice Lake as part of Arts Midwest Folkefest.

The band shares inviting vocal harmonies and fresh melodies played on the Finnish national instrument, the kantele, an ancient stringed instrument with a silvery sound. Their original compositions blend a modern approach with a deep foundation in Finnish, Eastern European, and Scandinavian traditions. The ensemble has released four albums to wide acclaim and toured extensively in Europe, North America, and Japan. Kardemimmit will perform a public concert at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County, 1800 College Dr, Rice Lake in the Fine Arts Theater on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m.

UW-Barron County is hosting Kardemimmit for a full week of activities as part of a program called Arts Midwest Folkefest.

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Kardemimmit are four strong, young women who play a rare gem: the Finnish national instrument kantele, an ancient stringed instrument with a silvery sound. While playing 15- and 38-string kanteles, Kardemimmit sing mesmerizing harmonies in original compositions that blend a modern approach with a deep foundation in Finnish, Eastern European, and Scandinavian traditions. Photo by Jimmy Träskelin.

will visit schools and other community locations in Rice Lake, Barron, Cumberland and Shell Lake to share their culture through educational workshops.

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Fall-Inspired Decor Fall is a great time to redo or update decorations because the season’s elements lend themselves to becoming perfect additions to your overall interior design scheme. Consider fall’s gorgeous colors and many

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Designing Your Door The front door is the gateway into a home. Because of this, any fall wreaths bought or made should reflect your personal style.

Some people may prefer something simple. A wreath made with fall greenery or branches will do just that. Others want a more elaborate design. For these more complex projects, consider the wide variety of materials available. Your local craft or hobby store has the ribbon, bells and spray paint needed for the most creative of efforts.

Take it to the Table Table decor is easy to change for the seasons, but it can really transform a dining room area. It doesn’t have to cost a lot and can be pulled off with a little creativity and attention to detail.

Consider recycling things from around the house. Use different-sized glass jars and fill them with colorful leaves or seasonal flowers. Gourds make for the perfect fall decoration on your tabletop. Or you can mix and match fall candles with flowers picked from your garden.

Natural Elements The outdoors contain a vast assortment of potential decorating material in the fall for free. Take a hike or walk to explore and pick out your pieces.

Look for pine cones, beautiful fall leaves and branches. Pick some in-season fall flowers and put them in a vase for instant beauty. Your local farmers and farmers markets will have an abundant supply of decorative pumpkins that you can easily incorporate into any design that needs a burst of vibrant orange color.

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Prep Your Plants for Winter As the year draws to a close, so does the responsibility of weed pulling and maintaining your garden. However, there is still plenty of work to do before your garden is ready for winter’s harsh conditions. Do your part this autumn to protect your hard work and promote a healthy return next spring.

Even though it appears your garden has stopped growing, there is a lot of activity occurring underground. Your spring-blooming bulbs, perennials and even new trees are developing the roots they will rely on when the warm weather returns.

What you do in the fall to provide protection will have a big impact on your garden next year.

Once you begin experiencing frost, you should plan to lay down a fresh layer of mulch to your flower garden.

It should be considerably thick as it will be the protective barrier for your plants over the winter months.

Preparing Perennials Once your perennial flowers begin showing signs of frost damage, cut the stems to frost level. This is an effective way to remove eggs from pests and diseases on your plants. It’s important to wait until a few frost cycles before applying mulch to perennials.

Your goal is not to warm the soil but to regulate the temperature. A good layer of mulch will keep the ground frozen, keeping a consistent temperature that your perennials will thrive under.

Rose Garden Tips Roses are incredibly popular in American yards. They also require a good level of maintenance before winter.

It’s important to remove all existing mulch from beneath your rose bushes. Watch your local weather to determine when the first hard frost is expected. Before this occurs, spread fresh mulch around the base of your plants. Make sure to water your rose bush thoroughly after mulching.

After the freeze, add more mulch!

The experts at Better Homes and Gardens recommend creating a cylinder around your bush and covering it with mulch for ultimate protection in harsh winter conditions.

Protecting Trees Newly planted trees are especially at risk during the winter. You may choose to wrap the trunks of new trees to prevent frost cracks caused by fluctuating temperatures.

You should also cover the root system with two to four inches of mulch.

This will increase a tree’s ability to absorb water and insulate against the weather.

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Your Lawn in Autumn

As the temperatures drop, it’s easy to forget about your lawn. You might be surprised to learn how important autumn maintenance is to ensure a beautiful yard when spring arrives. Autumn is the time of year when grass absorbs important nutrients and moisture to prepare itself for the long, dormant winter.

As beautiful as the changing leaves are during the fall season, they can be disastrous to the quality of your lawn.

Be sure to remove fallen leaves from your yard as soon as possible.

Allowing them to remain on your lawn can cause them to become wet and stick together. This creates a barrier that may suffocate your grass and cause certain fungal diseases.

If you have a large yard, you may benefit from a riding lawnmower featuring a collection bag. Leaf removal can be effective in smaller areas with a leaf blower or a standard rake. Be sure to dispose of your leaves in a way that is compliant with your city’s law.

Continue Mowing As long as your grass is growing, it is important to continue your mowing and watering rituals. Keeping it well maintained allows sunlight to reach the peak of grass blades, lessening the possibility of browning throughout the winter.

Make sure your mower’s blades are sharpened at least twice a year. Dull blades tend to pull at the grass rather than cut it cleanly. This can also add to the risk of grass becoming brown at the tips.

As you prepare for the last few mows of the season, you can allow your grass time to adjust to its lower height by gradually lowering the blades. Scalping your lawn right away can create stressful conditions on turf grass.

Fertilizing Don’t forget to fertilize this autumn!

This season is a great time because grass blades grow much slower in cooler temperatures. However, beneath the soil, roots and stems continue to grow rapidly. Applying fertilizer assists in the action underground to grow deeper, keeping a supply of nutrients available until spring arrives.

Talk to the experts to find the perfect lawn fertilizer for your area’s needs.

Most lawn-care professionals prefer a slow-release type that contains nitrogen.

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Pumpkin Pie Recipe Nothing smells like fall more than a traditional holiday pumpkin pie, and it doesn’t have to be a holiday to enjoy one.

Use the following recipe from Betty Crocker to enjoy this fall classic any time.

INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons cold water

FILLING 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk

Sweetened Whipped Cream 3/4 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

In medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the oil with fork until all flour is moistened. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all water is absorbed. Shape pastry into a ball. Press into bottom and up side of 9-inch glass pie plate.

In large bowl, beat eggs slightly with wire whisk or hand beater. Beat in 1/2 cup sugar, the cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, ginger, cloves, pumpkin and milk.

To prevent spilling, place pastry-lined pie plate on oven rack before adding filling. Carefully pour pumpkin filling into pie plate. Bake 15 minutes.

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake about 45 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Place pie on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours.

In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Serve pie with whipped cream.

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Planting Bulbs for Spring Perennials have the amazing ability to return with beautiful blooms each year.

Plant these unique bulbs in the fall and you’ll be greeted by gorgeous flowers each spring.

Annual flowers are different from perennials, as they only last one blooming season. While they generally provide colors that last from spring all the way into fall, you must replant them each year.

Perennials will typically display their flowers for a shorter time than annuals, but strategic planting of different types of flowers can guarantee beautiful landscaping over the course of an entire season.

Proper Planting In order to ensure your flower bulbs will thrive underground over the long winter, it is important to follow the directions included. Here are some things you should consider before planting this fall.

• Planting depth: Each bulb might require a different planting depth. A general rule of thumb

for large bulbs is around 8 inches deep, while smaller bulbs typically need only about 5.

• Planting location: Different plants need different elements in order to grow successfully. Pay attention to the instructions to determine whether your bulbs should be planted in full or partial sun, or shade. If your plants don’t get the right amount of sunlight, you might not see them develop blooms next spring.

• Fertilizing: Perennial bulbs can benefit from an organic fertilizer spread on top of the soil. This is usually beneficial for bulbs that are returning for the second year.

• Your location: Refer to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map when choosing bulbs to plant. You also might find it helpful to talk to your local nursery for their advice on when and what to plant.

Spring-Blooming Flowers

Make sure to refer to the hardiness map before choosing perennials to plant in your area this fall. These flowers require a period of cold dormancy before they can bloom. Here are a few popular spring-blooming flowers that will add beauty to your outdoor garden: Tulips: A flower that prefers a full-sun location. They can grow up to 14 inches tall.

Daffodils: These deer-resistant flowers tend to multiply each year.

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Allium: A species that is available in more than 300 types, they create a colorful and exotic aesthetic in a flower garden.

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Pressure Washing Tips Just as a coat of paint can instantly enhance your home’s interior, pressure washing is a quick way to make the exterior more attractive.

Over time, your home’s siding will become exposed to mold and other elements created by the weather.

The good news is that pressure washing can make siding look new, revitalize a weathered deck and brighten up a dingy driveway. Take the time to give the outside of your home a deep cleaning this fall.

Rent From a Local Vendor If you will probably only use a pressure washer once or twice a year, you might benefit from renting rather than purchasing. The experts at your local equipment rental agency can assist you in choosing the perfect machine for the job.

Whether you choose to rent or purchase, these powerful washing tools will make a huge difference to your home’s curb appeal.

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Pressure washers are typically offered in two types: electric or gas. A model that gets its power from gasoline will usually feature a much higher pressure than their electric counterparts.

Remember that extra pressure might make it easier to cause damage to your home’s siding or wood if used improperly. A gas pressure washer should be considered for heavy-duty jobs, deck or pavement cleaning and common jobs.

Electric pressure washers are quieter but have less power. The lower amount of pressure makes it less likely to cause damage to what you are washing. They are great for car washing, spot cleaning or infrequent jobs, such as light mildew removal. Always use caution when spraying while there are electrical components present.

Cleaning Your Siding Consumer-grade pressure washers are designed to clean

stains rather than strip paint, so cleaning your home’s siding is an easy task if done correctly. Follow these steps while pressure washing to avoid damage to your home and its surroundings.

• Protect yourself and belongings. When pressure washing, make sure to wear eye and hand protection. You should also cover plants near your home and appliances such as an air conditioning unit.

• All about angles: Spraying your wand straight at your home allows dirt to seep deeper into the surface rather than wash away. Instead, hold the wand at a 45-degree angle and at a distance recommended by the manufacturer.

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Prepare Your Home for Winter It’s easy to remember to update your exterior paint job, refinish your deck or prepare your garden for the winter season. That’s because we see those parts of our homes and yards on a daily basis. Not so for our hidden basements and crawlspaces.

Making some winter preparation updates to these under-appreciated portions of your home before cold weather hits can be one of the smartest moves you make this fall.

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It’s easy to overlook your basement and crawlspace, but doing so can put some of the most vital parts of your home’s infrastructure at risk. Even if your basement is unfinished, it deserves your attention this fall to make sure everything is up to speed for the cold air that will soon be trying to infiltrate your home through any cracks in the foundation or drafty airways in your crawlspace.

Vulnerable Systems Basements and crawlspaces contain parts of the plumbing, electrical, heating and drainage systems. These systems are the life force of your home, and lack of proper maintenance could make for a miserable winter season.

All of them are vulnerable to winter’s wrath, so giving them some preventive attention could pay off in the long run.

Cold and moisture can cause havoc in your heating systems. Moisture can

wreck the integrity of electrical wires and cords.

Your plumbing pipes should be wrapped to prevent freezing, and any outside pipes should be drained of water and shut off for the winter. Hopefully, the walls of your basement are insulated. Caulk and seal your basement windows and doors for added pipe protection.

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Of course, it’s always a good idea to get your local experts involved in preparing your home for the winter.

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Eating Seasonally Depending on your location, eating seasonally could be as easy as checking out your local farmers market and downtown grocer, or growing fruits and vegetables in your own garden.

Each region throughout the country — and your specific part of the state, for that matter — has different growing zones that are determined by many factors, including climate, soil type and regular precipitation expectancy.

Chat with your local university’s agricultural center or farmers group to find out more about the freshest foods available to you this fall. Then dig in with a seasonal menu every night of the week.

Why Eat Seasonally?

Many fruits and vegetables are ripe for the picking in the fall, which across the country is the traditional harvest season. When picked at its peak, fresh produce is packed with nutrients, flavors and crispness that may not be as evident even a few weeks into the harvest season.

It’s important to learn about your growing zone so you can perfectly time your entry into seasonal eating. Vegetables such as arugula and artichokes are ready in the cool weather and can make

unique additions to a fresh fall salad.

Traditional and sweet potatoes also are prevalent in the fall and can be diced for homemade baked fries.

Another cool-weather staple is broccoli, which generally can be grown yearround in moderate climates but is at its peak in the fall season.

Buy Now, Eat Later

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, many people mark the fall season by transforming their diet to accommodate seasonal selections. Eating with the seasons is a great way to enjoy produce at its best.

Many fresh produce options make for great ingredients for meals you can freeze for later. This can include tomatoes for pasta sauces and potatoes for frozen casseroles. Choose fresh fruits such as apples and blackberries, which are best in the fall and can be incorporated into pies or jams that you can preserve for later.

Carrots and celery also are fall-season vegetables that can be sliced or grated into homemade comfort soups.

Don’t forget the garlic, which generally is at its most plump and tasty in the fall.

Not sure where to start when it comes to eating seasonally? Talk with your local growers about joining food-sharing programs that can help you gain access to fresh baskets of food on a weekly basis.

Bathroom Design Guide Every element in your bathroom can be functional and beautiful.

If you plan to make upgrades, consider the following tips before starting a new project.

Add Indulgence Bathrooms are a utilitarian necessity, but we also associate them with self-pampering, which is why most swoon-worthy bathrooms remind us of a spa.

Add a few indulgent features to your bathroom, such as a rainwater showerhead or a steaming system for your shower.

Swap out your traditional bath faucet for a waterfall design for an extra touch of glam.

Consider Furniture Over Cabinetry Using a piece of furniture in the more functional rooms of the house,

such as the bathroom and laundry room, help those rooms feel like spaces in their own right and not something to be hidden behind a closed door.

There is something “Versai l les -i nspi red” about using a dresser as a sink vanity. Place a nightstand-like table by the bathtub to hold hand towels and bath salts. Prefer a southern or country-inspired style? Use a wooden ladder over a towel bar and a galvanized milk can for your waste basket.

Refresh The Flooring Bathrooms are often smaller than most other rooms in a house, and so it is easier to purchase a more luxurious product because you don’t need very much.

Beige porcelain is out, and darker, natural stone laid in a contemporary pattern is in. Slate is great choice for bathrooms because it is waterproof and slip resistant.

Stage The Scene Bathrooms often get overlooked when it comes to decorating. You should consider the space in a similar manner to every other room in your home.

Hang artwork and arrange your toiletries in attractive bottles on shelves or on the counter. Are your bath towels in plain sight? Consider rolling them instead of folding them for an easy spa-inspired look.

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Arranging Your Furnishings Arranging your space can be the most fun aspect of decorating a home.

Small accessories can bring a room together and take a space from just being a house to becoming a home.

Best of all, there are no rules.

Here are a few tips to get you started, but possibilities are limitless:

Use What You Already Own It can be tempting to purchase every trendy new item to hit the shelves of your favorite local furniture business, but you would be surprised what fresh new looks you can achieve with items you already own.

Go through your books and create unique arrangements by subject, or by the color of the cover.

Think outside the book shelf and arrange your favorite reading materials in stacks on side tables, dressers and nightstands. Reuse the photos on a calendar, or be brave and dismantle a coffee table book and display the art in cheap frames to create a statement wall.

Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously The books on your bookshelf do not need to be lined up in neat little rows, and you can put more than books on a book shelf -— a vase of flowers, family photos,

candles or collectables. Even a toy from your childhood can bring a sentimental element to your design.

Don’t be afraid to display items you use daily, such as matchsticks in a cool jar or tea bags in a pretty bowl or wooden box. Have fun and play around. Some of the best designs have come from people letting go of pre-conceived notions of how things should be to see how things could be.

Mix It Up If a room starts to feel stale, switch out the accessories with those in another room. All too often we get stuck in our ways and categorize our belongings by room. Switching them up is a great way to refresh your house on a regular basis without spending a dime.

Once you start to practice these behaviors they will not only become habit, but also addictive.

You will find yourself constantly redecorating and rearranging your rooms, which will leave houseguests amazed at your design prowess.

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Splurge or Save?

Moving into your own place is a major accomplishment.

Whether you are on your own for the first time, relocating for a job, or downsizing after retirement, furnishing your home and decorating is a large task and can be a little stressful.

Choose where and how to spend your money wisely. The right choices will make all the difference to your own comfort.

Splurge Here Mattress: You cannot put a price on a good night’s sleep. Not to mention avoiding a lifetime’s worth of back problems, stiff muscles and achy joints. You don’t have to blow your budget, but spend as much as you can reasonably afford. Your health is everything. If you aren’t sleeping well, your mattress shouldn’t be the culprit.

Sofa: Your sofa is not something you want to buy second-hand if you can help it. It will be one of the most-used pieces of furniture in your home, and your backside will thank you for not skimping in this department.

Rugs: A good rug will completely transform a room and generally is a

key element to achieving the “cozy” feeling of a home. One with all natural fibers (think wool and cotton) will last longer than “blends” because they handle daily wear and tear like a champ.

While size and material also affect price, a large natural fiber rug is an investment piece that will bring you years of comfort.

Save Here Accent furniture: Headboards, nightstands, side tables and additional seating in the living room (outside of your sofa). There is no need to spend a lot of money on these items. Statement head boards can be DIY’d, and nightstands and side tables can be found second-hand, or at inexpensive retailers for a fraction of the price. Remember, you will only be setting small items, such as a drink or a magazine, on them, so sturdy con-

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Accessories: These are the pieces that update a room through the seasons and are normally fairly trendy. Don’t spend a lot on these items

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Art: This is one place where you could splurge, but it depends more on your taste. Is art your thing? While you might

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Become a FIRE PREVENTER!

It takes a lot of training to become a Firefighter, but anyone can become a Fire Preventer!

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•Plan and Practice an Escape Route. Create at least two ways out of every room in the home.

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