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Local teams top global dance competition

Two injured in semi vs. car collision BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Polk County, Wis.--Highway 8 near Monarch Paving in Apple River Township was closed for nearly three hours Thursday afternoon, as crews worked to clean up the aftermath of a messy semi vs. car collision. The crash occurred just shortly after 2 p.m. According to information provided by the Wisconsin State Patrol, an eastbound Subaru Outback driven by 75-year-old James Stout of St. Paul crossed over the centerline. A westbound

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Dance teams from around the world competed in Secaucus, New Jersey on August 5 for the World Dance Championship. But two local teams from New Richmond’s Dance Explosion Dance Studio, including six Amery students, put Northwest Wisconsin on the map. The studio’s high school Hip Hop team took a remarkable third place against 14 other teams from the United States, Canada, China, Australia and the United Kingdom. But the studio’s younger middle school competitors proved to be the one’s to beat, taking home an incredible first place trophy in their division. The middle school team, including incoming Amery freshman Lexi Griffin, won the competition with their tap

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Ida Mae’s Café closes BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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Sandhills abound Sandhill crane sightings have become a frequent occurrance along Amery’s highway 46. Many consider the tall, lanky birds to be a nuisance, as large flocks often wander through farm fields looking for food. Some have been brazen enough to loiter in yards and ditches right along the highway, like this one photographed near Arrow Building Center. Sandhills can sometimes be confused with Whooping Cranes, which are white with a dark crest and classified as federally endangered.

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Roger and Barb Anderson have closed Ida Mae’s Café in downtown Amery. Citing their age and health struggles, the couple closed the eating establishment after serving Sunday dinner on Aug. 13. The café had been open for six and a half years. “Our health has deteriorated to the point where we can no longer keep up the quality of the experience,” Barb Anderson said. “Our bodies have simply just run out.” Roger Anderson told the Free Press that recent changes in staffing and Barb’s health had caused the establishment to lose the personal SEE CAFE PAGE TWO

Lessons in giving BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Krumkake, popovers, refrigerator cookies, chocolate fi lled crescents. If there’s anything that gets a group of kids excited about going to summer school, it’s making— and eating—treats likes these. Mrs. Ruehlow’s summer school class titled ‘Good and Graciously Given Gourmet Gifts’ is a full

week of making treats that most of us get only on special occasions. But Ruehlow has found a way to make it more than just a cooking class. They learn about measurements, and ingredients, and following a recipe, of course. But students will also experience the simply unique and irreplaceable joy in giving something they made themselves. They couldn’t be more proud to share what they’ve made. And

who wouldn’t love to receive one of their goodies? The expressions on the faces of those who receive their homemade gifts are something they can’t get enough of either. The students learned a handful of recipes that they can make SEE GIFTS PAGE TWO

(Right) Lisa Ruehlow helps one of her students dress up a Krumkake during her summer school class.

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DANCE: Athletes competed against 14 other worldwide teams to take first and third in their divisions FROM PAGE ONE

routine entitled ‘Newsies.’ The high school team includes five Amery students, including graduated seniors Gracie Martin and Chloe Porter, as well as high school students Montana Bazille, Sophia Porter and Lauryn Frederick. Organizers would like to thank the team’s family and friends, as well as the numerous Amery businesses who supported them in their efforts. (Right) Dance Explosion’s High School Hip Hop team (left) took third in their worldwide global division. The Middle School Tap Team (right) took first worldwide in their division.

Dance Explosion’s High School Hip Hop Team

Dance Explosion’s Middle School Tap Team

GIVING: Amery students learn about cooking and giving in one unique class FROM PAGE ONE

themselves, and some they can do with a little help. Ruehlow says she’s had to get quite creative with accommodating allergies and food needs for her students, so some of the recipes are even gluten free. For each recipe made, Ruehlow set aside several for the end of the week, for an extra special visit to Amery Memory Care. Students also drew pictures for the residents, and while they were there, they planned to give the residents another special gift—their time. Ruehlow says that care facilities can often be scary for

children, and she wanted to show them that there is nothing to be afraid of. After all, sharing the gift of a delicious treat practically guarantees you’ll make a new friend or two. And even if they don’t have money to spend, time is something we all can give and appreciate. In hitting some colorful balloons around the room, the residents and children found the perfect game that everyone could enjoy together, no matter their age or ability. And the treats? Those were pretty popular too. Here’s one of the treats Mrs. Ruehlow’s class made that you can try at home. It came from Bennett Paulson out of

Public invited to anniversary open house The public is invited to help celebrate 125 years of the Amery Free Press providing the Amery with local news. A celebration open house, serving refreshments will be held from 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at its office at 215 Keller Avenue. The newspaper is owned by Sentinel Publications of White Bear Lake, Minn. and previously had a series of owners until 1942 when it was taken over by Palmer Sondreal of Amery. The Sondreal family owned and published the paper for 71 years, a notable run in ownership. Jerry and Steve sold it in 2012.

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touch that was its trademark. “When you came to Ida Mae’s, Barb or I would come out and visit with you, making sure that everything was OK,” Roger said. “With Barb’s health issues over the past year and a half and me being on the grill, that just wasn’t happening anymore.” The Andersons are grateful for the support they have received over the years, and for the friends they have made. As they worked on Tuesday, cleaning out the refrigerators

and wrapping things up, the Andersons stated that they weren’t sure what the next step would be for themselves. They are going to focus on their health and will miss their “Ida Mae’s family” of workers and customers. “This is the coolest building in Amery,” Barb said. “Amery needed a place like this, where total strangers could come in, feel at home and make new friends,” Barb said “We will miss this place.”

the Amery Band Cookbook: Easy Popovers 2 cups milk 4 eggs 2 cups sifted flour Beat all ingredients with fork until smooth. Fill well-greased muffin cups ¾ full with batter. Set oven control at 400 degrees. Place popovers in cold oven. Bake 40 minutes. Remove from cups; top with butter, honey butter, or topping of choice. Serve immediately. Honey butter topping ½ cup butter ½ cup honey ½ cup powdered sugar Dash of cinnamon

Students join residents of Amery Memory Care to bat around some balloons Friday morning. The acitivity is a favorite among residents and children alike.

CRASH: Victims were treated and released Friday semi tanker hauling milk, driven by 39-year-old William Elmer of Amery swerved right to avoid the Subaru, but the car ultimately struck the tanker’s left rear axle. Airbags were deployed and Stout had to be extricated from his vehicle. Both he and his passenger, 74-year-old Ann Stout, were taken by ambulance to Amery Hospital with serious injries. They were admitted and released the following day. The State Patrol indicates that witnesses saw Stout cross the centerline multiple times leading up to the incident, but a reason for the deviation was not provided in the State Patrol report. Stout was cited for failure to keep his vehicle under control.

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A crash on Highway 8 Thursday caused the roadway to be shut down for nearly two hours on Thursday.

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Apple River Opry Trigger Happy will be part of the evening entertainment at the Amery Classic Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Advance tickets can be purchased for $7 at WPCA Radio.

HOW TO REACH US: Our offices are located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every weekday. Call: (715) 268-8101 or fax at (715) 268-5300, or visit www.theameryfreepress.com. TO SUBSCRIBE: dstangl@theameryfreepress.com The Free Press is mailed to the homes of subscribers for delivery every Wednesday. One year subscription in Polk, Burnett, St. Croix and Barron Counties is available for $30, two years is $58. A subscription in Wisconsin and Minnesota is available for $35, two years is $68. Other states: $40, two years $78. Students: $20 for nine months, $25 one year. Service persons $25 per year. Online subscriptions are available starting at $5 per month.

Historical Society Meeting The Amery Area Historical Society will meet at the Amery Public Library on Thursday, August 17 at 5 p.m. to make plans for the Fall Festival open house and a visit from the Polk County Genealogy Society on Monday, Sept. 25. The meeting is open to the public and handicap accessible.

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Amery Area Garden Club The Amery Area Garden Club will have their summer picnic at the Lotus Lake Park in Osceola on Thursday, Aug. 17. Meet at the Amery Community Center at 10:30 a.m. to car pool. Visitors welcome.

Picnic on the Patio You and your family are cordially invited to attend the first annual Picnic on the Patio. The Farm Table Restaurant has worked up a mouthwatering menu of barbeque beef brisket, house-made cornbread, coleslaw, baked beans, roasted corn and ice cold local craft beers. For live entertainment we’ve invited: Elizabeth Ghandour & the Heighburners, beginning at 7:00 pm. This event is open to the public and kid friendly, be sure to reserve your seats today!

Sign up for a hands on exploration of the basics of cooking with vegetables... Join food enthusiast, Jessica Turtle, in a hands on exploration of the cooking basics with vegetables & herbs. In this class, you will help prepare a balanced meal to dine as a group. This class is meant to be fun and informational, so be prepared to have a good time! Early registration is required to help the instructor to prepare.

AUGUST 18 Music on the River Amery’s final Music on the River for 2017 features music from ‘The Stogies’ from 5-7 and blues headliner ‘Lamont Cranston’ starting at 7 p.m. Food, car show, and family fun all evening long.

125th Anniversary Open House The Amery Free Press is celebrating 125 years in Amery and invites the public to stop in for cake and refreshments, and say hello to the Amery Free Press staff from 1 to 4 p.m.

AUGUST 18-20 Wisconsin Remembers Exhibit A traveling exhibit that fea-

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Brothers Milton and Carl Johnson shared a joint birthday cake with friends Monday at the Amery Area Community center. Carl turns 87 on August 16, and Milton is 93 on August 15.

tures a photo for each of the 1,161 Wisconsin names listed on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington D.C. is making its way around the state. The exhibit will be hosted this month by the Clear Lake American Legion, and will be on display in the activities room of the Clear Lake Community Center August 18 through 20. The address is 560 5th Street in Clear Lake. Enter the building from 4th Street. The display will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

AUGUST 19 BBQ, Pie and Ice Cream Social Amery Band Boosters will be holding their annual BBQ, Pie and Ice Cream Social fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 5-7 p.m. in the Amery High School Cafeteria. It precedes the Miss Amery Talent Show. Many homemade pies will be available. The AHS Pep Band will play at 6 p.m.

Fall Festival Queen Competition Amery Fall Festival Queen Talent Competition will be held in the high school auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is 2017 Fall Festival button and $3. Tickets are available at the door.

Congo Community Block Party Free music, kid’s games, free roasted corn, free drawings, free roasted pork and free root beer floats will be at the Congo Community Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. Serving food until gone. Congregational church is located at 201 Harriman Ave. N, in Amery. Phone 715-268-7390.

‘Kops & Kids Community Flicks’ After the Congo Block Party, Congregational Church invites you to an outdoor family showing of ‘Lego Batman.’ Bring

your family and lawn chairs or blanket. Popcorn stand at location. Movie begins at dusk.

AUGUST 20 Annual Corn & Brat Feed Fresh corn on the cob, brats with all the fi xings, baked beans and dessert will be on the menu for the annual Corn and Brat Feed at East Immanuel Lutheran Church. Held rain or shine, the event will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located 5 miles south of Amery on Hwy. 46, turn west on 20th Ave., then north on 120th St. Entertainment by Amy Johnson and local musicians.

Beer & Hymns East Immanuel Lutheran Church invites you to Amery Ale Works for its first ever ‘Beer and Hymns’ event at 3 p.m. Music provided. Amery Ale Works will be serving beer and their regular menu. Singing led by Amy Johnson and other local musicians.

Pie and Ice Cream Social Little Falls Lutheran Church will hold their annual Pie and Ice Cream Social on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 4-7 p.m. On the menu is barbecue sandwich, chips, pickle, beverages and Pie and Ice Cream. All for a free will donation. The church is located SW of Amery at 1272 44th Ave.

AUGUST 22 Picnic and General Informational Gathering The Republican Party of Polk County is hosting at Picnic and General Informational Gathering at Garfield Park on Tuesday Aug. 22, from 6-8 p.m. Sweet corn, brats, buns, plates and utensils will be provided. Potluck for salads, des-

serts and drinks. Garfield Park is located at the SW corner of Lake Wapogasset off of County Road F.

AUGUST 26 Waterski Show Waterside Bar and Grill and the Wapo Bear Trap Lake Association will host a public water ski show featuring the Balsam Lake Water Ski Show team on Saturday, August 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Waterside.

Benefit for Brandon Witt “Raising Benjamin’s for Brandon” is a Benefit and Fundraiser for Brandon Witt and his family. Held at UW Wanderoos from 4-8 p.m. there will be drawings, raffles, silent auction, meat raffle and 50/50 drawings. A pulled pork dinner will be served.

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Free Eco Fair The CLACC Earth Day Committee is sponsoring a Free Eco Fair at the Clear Lake Park Chalet from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. They will have athletic/leisure activities demonstrations, horse riding and care demo, canoe education, hiking. Also pontoon rides, kid’s activities, artist tent, environmental tent, outdoor sports demos and presentations, food and drink, kids prizes, silent auction.

Viva Las Vegas Alzheimer’s Fundraiser Amery Memory Care will host a Vegas-themed fundraiser for the Walk to End Alzheimers. Doors open at 4:30. Pasta Buffet for a freewill offering begins at 5. Elvis impersonation by Joe Sir begins at 6 p.m. Silent auction throughout event. Play to win lottery tickets at 8 p.m. Contact 715-268-4800 for more information.

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have to admit it, as an industry, newspapers are terrible at promoting their own brand. We spend so much time carefully crafting the news and working with local merchants to make sure their messages are seen that we often do self-promotion as an afterthought. It’s one of those mistakes that you have a really good explanation for why it happened. I’ll try. For well over a century, newspapers of all types and sizes have shouldered the load to make sure our communities keep informed, and by extension, keep running. Our reporters are often the Publisher only member of the general Tom Stangl public that attend many governmental meetings. Part of what our readers buy with their subscription is our eyes, ears and expertise in distilling the sometime confusing operations of our democracy. I also think that our readers want as much local news as possible, and if we spend time promoting ourselves we can be seen as self-indulgent or preaching to the choir. The folks that are reading the paper are the ones that get it, right? I’m not so sure. Since the last recession (the downturn that had its beginning nearly 10 years ago) the granddaddy of the original fake news stories has been continuing. You know the one, “all newspapers will be gone in 10 years.” The death of a few prominent metro dailies that had been purchased for far too much, with very little cash down — a lot like real estate was back then — fell on hard times, like everyone else and didn’t have the reserves to weather the storm. They couldn’t cut enough staff to keep making the payments and put out a paper, so they cut their losses and closed the doors. Well, if the big boys couldn’t make it, how would the little guys like us survive? We did like we always have done — focused on our communities, schools and local businesses. The recession was hard on everyone, but look who’s still here. Little old us, thanks to you. Your continued support as a subscriber or advertiser has kept us in business, just like it did in year one. So, let’s talk about the front page, which was intentionally left (nearly) blank. This “white out” campaign is a subtle marketing ploy to raise awareness of the job we continue to do, week in and week out. We are so dependable, many think of us as a utility, something that will always be here when we are needed, just like the electric company. But what if we weren’t here? Where would you find out about the latest happenings? Where would you get the latest scores? Where would you find out about the triumphs and tragedies of your friends and neighbors? Social media? Perhaps. But your uncle is a bit prone to exaggeration… A website or two or three? Maybe. Sounds like a lot of screen time to me. You are holding the ultimate mobile news device in your hands, and it never needs to be recharged. Well, you do need to renew it once a year or it stops coming to your door. The bottom line is you are crucial to the continued success of this newspaper. It’s ok to take us for granted, but rest assured that we will never take YOU for granted. 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.

Northwestern Wisconsin Shut Out of Broadband Grants The latest round of Broadband Expansion Grant Recipients was announced last week. People across Northwestern Wisconsin joined together to develop plans and submit applications in hopes that a grant would help bring high Sen. Janet speed internet to their area. Bewley Chequamegon Communications Cooperative (Norvado) and the Town of Barnes developed a plan, Price County Telephone Company worked with the Town of Windsor on a proposal. In the end, eight of the 53 applications were from Northwestern Wisconsin and would have benefited the people I have the honor of representing in the State Senate. But once again, the hard working folks our area were disappointed. None of the one and a half million dollars that was awarded will be spent in Northwestern Wisconsin. In fact, 1/3 of that total, 500 thousand dollars, is going to 2 projects in Madison area communities. Some of my colleagues refer to

these as Rural Broadband Grants, but that’s not really accurate. The grants are awarded to “underserved regions of the state”. Not sure about you, but I think we’re a lot more underserved than people who live in Dane County. Two much-needed and well-prepared projects from our area were rated in the top 10 by the professional screening panel that provided recommendations to the state’s public service commission. Unfortunately, the politically-appointed commissioners rejected those recommendations and moved projects – including one that had been rated 47th out of 53 applicants – ahead of our communities. Left behind was an application for Bayfield County service that screeners rated 5th and would have improved emergency response and 911 service. On the southern edge of our district, a project for the Town of Hayward that would have quadrupled service for residents was rated 8th but rejected. And the Chequamegon Coop plan, rated 11th by professional screeners, would have served 3 times as many businesses and homes but was not among the 13 applicants chosen.

We’ve heard over and over… and over again that expanded broadband grants are intended for communities that need them. Once those press releases head north, however, that pledge is forgotten. Disappointingly, the commissioners appointed by Governor Walker chose projects from three large national telecommunication companies instead. Those companies just happen to employ 10 lobbyists here in Wisconsin. I believe it’s time for your tax dollars to come home to you. I believe that state officials, either elected or appointed, should put your needs ahead of rewarding lobbyists. And I believe that when a politician promises the people that elected them that they are going to work for them, they should live up to that promise. When they say that state government spending will benefit everyone in the state, they need to make sure that happens. I’ll keep fighting to make sure Northwestern Wisconsin gets its fair share. But I need your help. The next time a politician tells you that the program they’re pushing will help you, make sure you ask them exactly how.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Protecting our water To the Editor, There have been excellent articles recently in our local newspapers about industrial dairies and their effect on our rural landscape. For those who think the DNR is fully capable to protect our clean drinking water, a recent study in Kewaunee County revealed 60% of tested wells were contaminated with bovine and human bacteria. LaCrosse County recently discovered contamination in private wells near an industrial hog facility. The DNR said they did not notify the residents or the county because they didn’t have a policy to do so. An audit report last year found the DNR failed to issue citations for violations by industrial producers 94% of the time! In March, a massive manure spill that had gone unreported by the owners and undetected by authorities for at least three months was discovered at Emerald Sky Dairy in St. Croix County. The DNR is still conducting its investigation nearly 5 months later. In the meantime, some area residents have discovered ecoli in their well water. Is it related to the spill or its cleanup? We don’t know. And now....the Dairy Business Association has filed a lawsuit against the DNR seeking to remove ALL State oversight of industrial dairies’ handling of manure. Unconscionable!! Enough is enough. Until such time as legislators in Madison get serious about protecting our clean drinking water, we should pause on the rapid-fire approval of industrial dairies. Current protections for groundwater need to be revisited (since they aren’t working) and deeper dives into problems need to be done! Citizens have a human right to clean drinking water. Please do your part to maintain clean drinking water. Visit www.SustainRuralWisconsin.org and sign the petition for a state-wide moratorium on new or expanding industrial dairies until the DNR can get control of the situation. Better yet, take the resolution to your township, city council, or county board and ask for their support. Industrial dairies are not your family operated farm. Farming has changed of late....but our need for clean drinking water will not ever change! Kim Dupre Emerald, Wis.

3 feet PLEASE To the Editor, First of all I’d like to thank the majority of motorists who drive safely and leave plenty of space between bikers and themselves. However, for those that don’t I’m tired!!!! Tired of almost getting hit every time I go out on my bike! I’ve been wanting to write this for a long time, not sure want took me so long. My best friend was killed on a bike and I don’t want to be the next one nor do I want to be on the receiving end of a dead body in the emergency room. From the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website– Motorist reminders: •Bicycles are vehicles. They belong on the road. •Cyclists need room to get around potholes, sewer grates and other obstructions. •Leave at least three feet when passing bicycles, more room at higher speeds. •Change lanes to pass any bicycle traveling in a narrow lane. •Train yourself to scan for fast moving (it’s hard to tell speed) bicycles and motorcycles in the opposing lane to you when turning left, and scan sidewalks and crosswalks for pedestrians and bicyclists using the sidewalk and crosswalk as a pedestrian. Always scan to your right side sidewalk before you leave a stop light or stop sign. And to the left and right side sidewalks when on a one-way street. I believe most roads in Polk county are similar to County road F. It takes at most 20 seconds to slow down, let the approaching vehicle go by, then pull out and pass leaving a safe distance. Are we in such a hurry that we can’t spare a few seconds for the safety of all? We are spending billions of dollars to widen everything from reinforced gurneys that rescue squads

and hospitals use to widening seats at stadiums and concert halls. Disney had to upgrade the carrying capacity of the boats in its hugely popular Small World ride—because it’s no longer a small world. All because of the new disease epidemic called obesity. So why can’t we spend money to widen the roads so that those who want to exercise can and be safe at the same time. I’m not perfect as a biker either. I admit to not always using hand signals to announce my intention to change directions and not always stopping fully at stop signs. I promise to be better and I hope you as a motorist will do so as well. One last thing. Moms and dads please make sure your children are wearing helmets while biking and for those of you adults who choose not to, good luck. I can’t tell you how many times I witness children with helmets on but their parent(s) without. Please set the example. Paul Elbing Amery, Wis.

Grandstand problem could be easy fix To the Editor, You may have heard discussions of the current Polk County Fair Grandstand having ADA compliance issues--access for handicapped folks. This is a minor issue to comply with. As SEH recommended in their report: we should “Improve ADA access/egress with larger platform of 400 square feet.” Just extending the existing platform 20x20. The goal of the ADA is, where events are being presented, to allow handicapped folks easy access to the events. That does not mean the existing grandstand has to have changes, just the area already built for handicapped access should be extended a little. I would add a roof too! As for other problems with building codes, I will quote the engineer from St Croix Falls who spoke to the Fairgrounds committee August 4th, and said that code compliance for seating is “forgivable” with historic buildings, as he found with the historic theater in St Croix Falls. He also said that the problems of the grandstand structure were solvable with “carpentry” as he read the preliminary SEH report. You can view all of the public input at the Fair Committee of the County board through the county website. In the early 1980s, the Polk County board was faced with this issue. They chose to put on a new roof in 1983 (metal) and hire a local firm to shore up what was required in the grandstand (1985). Those repairs have lasted over 30 years. Shortly after the metal roof was added a violent storm came through the fairgrounds, tearing roofs off of many of the new buildings, but leaving the grandstand untouched. It was built to last! If you have concerns about lead paint issues, that is also a minor issue. You can read about this at the Wisconsin Historical Society—www.wisconsinhistory. org/Records/Article/CS4239 I believe you should vote to do an engineering evaluation of the grandstand as a first step. Rational folks believe in knowing the facts before they act. Right now we have more misinformation floating about than accurate information. Russ Hanson Cushing Wis.

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legislated to make single payer health care a reality in our country. The rest of the civilized world has recognized the problem of health care costs, and they have switched to it. When they suddenly get some traumatic illness, everyone contributes a little to insure that they get the health care that they need. In our country, we continue onward under the high cost of health insurance and prescription drugs. I have nothing personally against Sean Duffey, Paul Ryan, Ron Johnson, Scott Walker or Donald Trump. Others in both parties also do it. They love the present health care situation because the drug and medical businesses line their pockets with funds to assure their re-election. On the other hand, look at the bulletin boards at our bars, grocery stores, town halls and churches. People are not only hurting, but they are overwhelmed by the high cost of doctors and high-tech medical procedures and equipment. We need all of these doctors and procedures to maintain our health, but we cannot afford them. Single payer health care will, in a long run, cost us less. It will take some maneuvering to begin to implement it, but it will end up being more economical by trillions of dollars for United States citizens. It has proven to be economical good sense for Canada, the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Taiwan, Australia, etc. By the way, we used to live as long as the Canadians; now they live one year longer than we do in the United States. Why else is single payer health care better? Just think about it. Insurance companies charge us something like 17% administration fees. We pay for the health insurance lobbyists who storm the White House and Congress. We pay for the advertising that they do, for the aggravating drug and insurance ads that we see on TV, not only before an election, but every single day of the year. We also pay for our insurance and co-pays. I am amazed by these fees: 20% here, $10 there, $20 there. Then they tell us “Oh, we do not pay anything for that” and we must pay the whole bill. It is a horrendous amount. Single payer health care would have 2%, maybe as much as 4%, administrative fees. The rest would be medical care. There would be no CEO’s to gobble up our money, no well-paid health lobbyists to pay who will harass our senators and representatives, and no expensive television commercials to pay. Certainly we would have to pay something, but we would certainly only be paying for our health costs and those of our neighbors, along with minimal administrative fees. Thomas Kessler Amery, Wis.

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To the Editor, I sincerely thought that I had completed my series of letters to the editor. If I read Tom Stangl’s recent editorial correctly, he insinuated that congress leave things alone, that they legislate, if at all, sparingly. With all respect for Tom, I do believe that his insinuation is simplistic. One area of concern is single payer health care. Our country has been plagued by the high cost of health insurance and medicine. Something must be

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Cumberland man sentenced on child pornography charges BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A 64-year-old Cumberland man, Charles P. Knapp has been sentenced in Barron County Court after pleading guilty to one count of possession of child pornography earlier this spring. Knapp During the August 4 sentencing, Judge Roderick Cameron

ordered that Knapp spend the next three years in prison. Barron County investigators were alerted to Knapp’s illegal fi le sharing activity on two separate occasions, once by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in July of 2016, and later again in November of 2016 by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). After the November notification, authorities served a search warrant at the Cumberland residence of Charles and Debbie Knapp, where forensic

examiners recovered eight images of suspected child pornography. Knapp admitted to uploading and sharing images of what he considered to be child pornography. According to the criminal complaint Knapp had been using an anonymous, disposable chat service to communicate and share fi les with other users. Knapp’s original story to investigators was that he needed the child pornography to trade for images of cross dressers, which are the images he was really looking for. During the course

of the investigation, Knapp admitted to downloading an estimated 20 to 30 pornographic images of children. Knapp was remanded to the custody of Dodge Correctional Facility in Waupun. Once released he faces an additional three years of extended supervision and mandatory sex offender registration for life.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Aug. 8, 2017 Brian T. Anderson, 34, Dresser, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Tony L. Avery, 36, St. Croix Falls, operating while suspended, $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30. Allison T. Bahr, 42, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Balsam Lake Pro Lawn, vehicle equipment violations – Group 1, $238.30. Joshua D. Balthazor, 22, Hugo, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Charles J. Barney, 64, Clear Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Patrick D. Barrett, 17, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Brohdee G. Beckman, 18, Eagan, MN, fish without license – R, $192.70. Scott D. Beedy, 41, St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Ryhan F. Benning, 49, Excelsior, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Charles D. Betz, 19, Woodbury, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90. Bjorklund Companies LLC, Isanti, MN, violate Class A Hwy. weight limits, $1,314.15. Zachary M. Bonjean, 17, Lakeville, MN, absolute sobriety for underage persons, $200.50. Joshua D. Borgwardt, 30, Clayton, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Hayden C. Bowles, 17, Edina, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Michael F. Briese, 52, take turtles during closed season, $303.30; take turtles - illegal net or trap use, $263. Benjamin W. Brokaw, 23, Chanhassen, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30. Austin D. Bruss, 21, Siren, operating while suspended, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30. Sandra J. Buechel, 58, Brooklyn Park, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30. Robbyn M. S. Canter, 31, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Mattias J. Carlson, 19, St. Croix falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $1200.50. Benjamin A. Carruthers, 36, Coon Rapids, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Toni R. Cerney, 37, St. Paul Park, MN, operate without valid license (1st

violation), $200.50; texting while driving, $187.90. Todd C. Clark, 51, Oakdale, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Austen M. Conner, 18, Eau Claire, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Kenneth J. Damiano, 53, Webster, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Bridget Doran, 53, Seattle, WA, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Phyllis K. Dozier, 62, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Ian Dozier, 46, Eau Claire, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70. Eric A. D. Estrada, 21, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Crystal M. Edwards, 35, Osceola, operator violate special signal, $175.30. Maja C. Enebak, 33, Minneapolis, MN, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30. David M. Engelbert, 58, Edina, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Jeffrey W. Ewanika, 51, Elko, MN, passing into oncoming traffic, $326.50. Olinda Floro, 58, Eden Prairie, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Karen K. Foertsch, 61, Evansville, IN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. James G. Foster, 71, Edina, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Solomon A. Fredrick, 17, Turtle Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Ryan D. Galloway, 20, Apple Valley, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70. Chris S. Gehrke, 46, Luck, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Jesse A. Gjerdahl, 26, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50; exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70. Christopher A. Glassel, 35, St. Peter, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Rhonda L. Goergen, 49, Owatonna, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Ryder L. Gordon, 20, Star Prairie, OWI (1st), $937.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Amy R. Grosz, 35, North Branch, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Alec A. Gutierrez, 21, Centuria, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Rheanna S. Haaland, 27, Minneapo-

lis, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Harry J. Hajduk, 57, Farmington, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Jean M. Harper, 59, Blaine, MN, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30. Brien M. A. Head, 33, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Jeffrey A. Heizler, 33, Menomonie, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Alexis A. Henrichs, 20, Coon Rapids, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90. Sean M. Higgins, 29, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Taylor J. Hill, 18, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Amanda L. Hiltner, 32, Zimmerman, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Paul C. Holman, 44, Hugo, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Chase J. James, 17, Luck, inattentive driving, $187.90. Tyler J. Jansen, 26, Forest Lake, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Michael L. Johnson, 25, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. David M. Johnson, 50, Lindstrom, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Christy L. Johnson, 30, Star Prairie, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Brianne E. Jones, 37, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Jeffrey B. Joswiak, 50, Cottage Grove, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Austin L. Julikheine, 32, Taylors Falls, MN, possession of illegal size fish, $327.90. Shannon L. Katcher, 46, St. Croix Falls, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30. Janessa M. Kelly, 19, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Kyle P. Kennedy, 23, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Andrew C. Kruse, 26, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Jeanie L. Kumlien, 34, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Jeremy R. Lance, 37, Elk River, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Alex B. Lanning, 42, Golden Valley, MN, fish without license – R, $192.70. Eduardo Lara-Miguel, 23, Osceola, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Scott W. Larson, 50, Eagan, MN,

speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Michael C. Larson, 45, New Brighton, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30. Mark S. Lathe, 57, Stillwater, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Htoo Tu Lay, 22, St. Paul, MN, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property (<10 gallons), $200.50. Karole L. Lee, 64, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Nicholas M. Liotus, 59, Huntley, IL, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Pamela K. Livingston, 57, Centuria, fail to change lane – passing stopped emergency vehicle, $263.50. Preston D. Looman, 31, Sauk Rapids, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Sara J. Lucas, 39, Cameron, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Drew M. Mader, 28, Minneapolis, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70. Jordan P. Mizzitelli, 18, Brooklyn Park, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30. Jeremy P. L. McAdams, 44, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30. Kerrick C. McCann, 23, Lino Lakes, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Bradley J. McDonnell, 64, Mahtomedi, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Thomas J. McGuire, 36, Wyoming, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Amanda M. Mehtala, 34, Frederic, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30. Meyer Tree Service LLC, Osceola, vehicle equipment violations – Group 2, $200.50. Crystal M. Mihaly, 55, Webster, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30. Peter J. Miller, 38, Frederic, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Cindy J. Moe, 51, Clayton, possession of illegal size fish, $222.90. Allen D. Molter, 32, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30; license restriction violation – Class D or M vehicle, $200.50. Cole J. Monson, 21, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Mark G. Muth, 46, Rochester, MN, fish without license – R, $182.70; fail to light moored/drifting boat, $232.

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Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. The following cases were heard: City of Amery— 17, Turtle Lake, underage drinking – procures – 17-20 (2nd), $313. Eryk A. Christian, 33, Amery, speeding on city highway (11-15 mph), $98.80. Mary S. Coda, 67, Superior, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $98.80. Royvone D. Eskridge, 23, St. Paul, MN, operating while revoked (forfeiture), $124; exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Miguel Gallegos-Alvarado, 44, Prairie Farm, operate without valid license, $124. Matthew B. Hansen, 19, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Kelly J. Hirsch, 19, River Falls, underage drinking – possess – 17-20, $187. Kelsey M. Hochman, 26, Deer Park, unlawful U/Y turn – highway midblock, $98.80; non-registration of auto, $98.80. Joshua D. Horstmann, 23, Amery, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $98.80. Joshua D. Johnson, 26, St. Croix Falls, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $98.80. 17, Osceola, violate GDL restrictions – passenger, $124. 17, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (1619 mph), $124. Kenneth E. Klawitter, 75, The Villages, FL, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. 16, Amery, prohibit licensee operate with unauthorized person in vehicle, $124. 16, Amery, speeding on city highway (16-19 mph), $124. Nicholas J. Lysdahl, 24, Centuria, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Dominic T. Mantel, 18, Clear Lake, underage drinking – possess – 17-20 (2nd), $313. 17, Amery, underage drinking, $187. Angel S. Perez, 35, Clear Lake, possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187. Wylee J. Schmit, 27, New Richmond, driving against traffic (one way street), $98.80. Cody R. Sullivan, 25, Amery, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Jordan S. Swagger, 20, Clear Lake, possession of controlled substance, $376. 17, Amery, non-registration of auto, $98.80. Bonnie M. Wyttenbach, 28, Centuria, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Village of Clayton— Katie J. Carlson, 18, Inver Grove Heights, MN, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $98.80. Village of Clear Lake— Danielle M. Allar, 20, Shell Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Joseph D. Amundson, 35, Inver Grove Heights, MN, exceeding speed zones (1619 mph), $124. Christopher C. Arnett, 26, Balsam Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Joshua B. Bear, 26, Lacrescent, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Austin D. Bork, 23, Rochester, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Jeffrey M. Bronson, 40, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Robert M. Buckingham, 45, Northfield, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Zachery D. Buller, 19, Flandreau, S.D., exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Anna G. Coleman, 19, Rochester, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Dylan S. Davidson, 18, Clear Lake, operating after suspension, $124. Portia L. Duncan, 36, Eau Claire, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Holly M. Estreen, 34, Rice Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Jason A. Frank, 42, Turtle Lake, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124. Amanda M. Hedrington, 30, Woodville, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Eli T. Her, 21, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Sydney J. Hintermeyer, 20, Plymouth, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Douglas K. Hush, 49, Albuquerque, NM, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Robert C. Jacobs, 32, Galesburg, IL, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Michael T. Keating, 51, Jordan, MN,

exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Steven M. Kloek, 63, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Jonathan D. Kofler, 53, Superior, CO, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Miles D. Macone, 39, Spooner, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $174.40. 16, River Falls, violate GDL restrictions – curfew, $124. Thomas R. McNamara, 21, Bloomington, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $124. Krysti L. Mireau, 32, Rice Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Melissa E. Monchilovich, 45, Cumberland, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $124. Horace M. Montgomery, 52, Naperville, IL, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Karl D. Mueller, 71, Eagan, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Gloria J. Nelson, 62, Prescott, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Christine M. Odman, 58, Hastings, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Carin I. Perkins, 66, Spooner, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Joshua J. Peters, 40, Bloomington, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Deborah J. Pooler, 48, Poplar, exceeding speed zones (30-34 mph), $218.50. Elise D. Rader, 20, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Holly D. Schuldt, 40, Clear Lake, operating while revoked (forfeiture), $124. Frank J. Seller, 19, West Lakeland, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Lorraine S. Smaagaard, 35, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Nathan J. Solyntjes, 27, Ellsworth, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Jennifer E. Streichen, 23, Eagan, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Jason S. Stein, 47, Los Angeles, CA, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Charles J. Tremblay, 46, Hayward, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Dale G. Vagts, 77, Cresco, IA, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Polk County Arrest Reports Monday, August 7, 2017 Donald R. Duclon, 48, Turtle Lake was arrested on August 3 for OWI 5, Operating While Revoked, and three counts of misdemeanor bail jumping. Bruce E. Foss, 58, Osceola was arrested on August 6 for OWI 1. Sarah E. Madison, 29, St. Paul was arrested on August 6 for speeding, OWI 1, possession of THC and drug paraphernalia. Devin A. Long, 25, Rice Lake was arrested on April 24 for failure to appear. Jessica N. Johnson, 30, Lindstrom, Minn. was arrested on August 2 for a felony Minn. warrant. Daniel R. Burch, 32, Dresser was arrested on August 4 for a probation hold. James A. Sweeney, 34, New Richmond was arrested on August 5 for failure to appear. Timothy J. Zappa, 56, Wendell, Utah was arrested on August 5 for failure to appear.

Kyle R. Boege, 28, Dresser was arrested on July 31 for failure to appear. Erick D. Swanson, 44, Milltown was arrested on June 26 for forgery, misappropriate ID/ Info, and possession of stolen property. Ashley M. McCarty, 33, Clayton was arrested on August 2 for a Polk Co. warrant, possession of meth, and felony bail jumping. Alexander O. Waalen, 21, Amery was arrested on August 3 for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping, and meth possession. Lisa L. Kedrowski, 51, Lindstrom, Minn. was arrested on August 3 for meth possession and drug paraphernalia possession. Eugene M. Duke, 33, Pittsburg, Kansas was arrested on August 3 for disorderly conduct. Roger M. Duke, 56, Aurora, Col. was arrested on August 3

for disorderly conduct. Beau O. Britt, 27, Dresser, Wis. was arrested on August 4 for two counts of bail jumping, a Barron County warrant, a Polk County warrant, and a DOC warrant. Sara B. Letourneau, 32, Dresser was arrested on August 4 for substantial battery, disorderly conduct, and a St. Croix County warrant. Jacob S. Hobbs, 28, Centuria was arrested on August 6 for Operating After Revocation (OWI related). These entries are based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

16, Newport, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Janet C. White, 75, Coon Rapids, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Mark A. Zeitz, 37, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. JUVENILES: City of Amery— 15, Amery, curfew, $92.50. 14, Amery, possession of controlled substance, $376. 14, Amery, possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187. 14, Amery, possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187. 14, Amery, possession of controlled substance, $376. 14, Amery, underage drinking, $187. 16, Clear Lake, underage drinking – possess – 17-20 (4th), $691. 16, Amery, possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187. 14, Amery, underage drinking – possess 14-16, $98.80. 14, Amery, curfew, $92.50. 15, Deer Park, underage drinking – possess – 14-16 (2nd), $376. 16, Amery, trespass, $187. 14, New Richmond, park hours, $92.50. 14, New Richmond, purchase or possession of tobacco products, $92.50. 14, New Richmond, curfew, $92.50. The following people entered a plea of Not Guilty: Levi A. Hanson, resist/obstruct an officer, $691. Juvenile, underage drinking, $187. Grace Roehl, speeding, $98.80. Nathan J. Sears, speeding and disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $222.80. Aaron T. Tran, operate without valid DL, $124. Kayla Sigsworth, adult permitting underage violation (3+), $313. Juvenile, truancy (3 violations), $277.50. Juvenile, destruction of property, $691. Juvenile, possession of controlled substances and resisting/constructing, $1,067. Levi J. Kapka, speeding, $174.40.

Turtle Lake man allegedly violates bond with fifth OWI BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Turtle Lake man who was out on bond for three pending cases in Barron County was arrested again on August 3, this time for allegedly Operating While Intoxicated—fi fth offense. Authorities pulled over Donald R. Duclon, 48 of Turtle Lake shortly after 3:30 p.m. near Milltown for having a revoked driver’s license. Duclon The officer reported Duclon’s eyes to be bloodshot and glossy during the stop, but Duclon denied having had anything to drink that day, and seemed surprised that he didn’t have a valid license. Conditions of Duclon’s release included that he not operate without a valid license and not to possess or consume alcohol. Preliminary breath tests conducted at the scene registered .10 blood alcohol content. Duclon was charged August 4 in Polk County with OWI 5, operating while revoked, and three additional counts of misdemeanor bail jumping.

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95 Years Ago August 3, 1922

P. L. Satterlund, Oscar Losness, Erwin Danielson or Dr. D. O. Nelson.

Congregational Church to Make Improvements The local Congregational Church voted at a meeting held last Friday evening to build a parish house adjoining the present church building. The new building will be a substitute for the present church basement, but will be more roomy and will meet a greater variety of needs. The plan calls for Sunday school rooms, rest rooms and a large commodious dining hall. The plan adopted by the congregation is a brick veneer structure, with colonial windows and entrances with a courtyard between the two buildings. Changes will be made in the present church building to unify the entire architectural scheme. It is certain that the new addition will be a creditable improvement to our town along the line of public buildings, as well as meeting a long felt need of the church and Sunday school for additional and more comfortable room. The interest shown in the plan by church members and the church constituency generally guarantees its success, and the work will begin in the near future and be completed before the cold weather sets in.

Fire Scare The fire company was called out Saturday to check a grass fire on Arlington Heights, which is thought to have been started by children playing in that vicinity. While practically no damage was done, the cottages on the north side of the lake had a bad scare.

First Pinch Francis Gross was arrested Monday morning for riding his bicycle on the sidewalk. He was brought before Judge Winchell and fined. This should prove as a warning to other boys and girls.

90 Years Ago August 18, 1927 Arden Sistad Falls Four Stories Screaming with pain from injuries received in a four-story fall down the elevator shaft at the Hotel Winona, Arden Sistad, 20-year-old night porter was taken in an ambulance Friday night to the Winona General Hospital, where today he is making a remarkable recovery. Several ribs are cracked, and his body is badly bruised. He was “out of his head” for a time, and explained to a nurse when asked how it happened, that “I was cutting grass and got tired, and I’m here for a rest.” Sistad, who started working at the hotel less than a week ago, about 10:30 last night was called to the third floor to bring ice water to a guest. He took the elevator up, hurried to the room with the ice water, and came running out again to jump into the elevator car.

August 14, 1952 Fair to be Minus Swine Exhibits Polk County Fair Secretary, John Clayton, received notice on Mandy that the exhibition of all swine will be banned at all county fairs and the state fair this year. This order is in keeping with the agriculture department’s action to prevent the introduction in Wisconsin of the highly contagious disease vesicular exanthema. Otherwise, interest in the County Fair, which will be held Sept. 5, 6 and 7, is keen.

Youth Recovering f rom Tractor - Car Crash

Amery Free Press Celebrates 125 Years The “Amery Free Press” arrived on the scene in 1892 and was published for a few years by M. S. Frissell. Early in the 1900’s it was purchased by B. R. “Barney” Atwood who served as its editor and publisher until 1935. In that year he formed a partnership with Robert A. Broad, which lasted two years, with Broad purchasing the Atwood interest. Broad continued to publish the newspaper until October 1, 1942, when he leased the business to Palmer H. Sondreal, an employee of the firm. In April, 1943, Sondreal purchased the newspaper. The photo above was taken in 1948 when the building that was located where the Standard Station was, which is now the city parking lot south of Bremer Bank. The Amery Free Press will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with an open house on August 18, from 1-4 p.m. at their present location 215 Keller Ave. Come join us!

It wasn’t there – at least it wasn’t level with the floor – and he shot feet first down the shaft to the pit four stories below. He crashed through several two-inch planks in the pit. These are thought to have broken his fall and saved his life. Sistad remembers very little about the fall. He was cheerful today, and in talking with a friend at the hospital said his hurts did not bother him unless he moved. He screamed so loudly last night when being moved from the pit to the ambulance that a crowd gathered. He shouted with pain as the ambulance drove away. Unless complications set in, his recovery will be rapid, his physician said today. There are undoubtedly several cracked ribs, but the extent of his injuries will not be known until four X-ray pictures taken today are developed. Elevator men explain the accident by saying that some hand-braked elevators “creep” when stopped and left hurriedly. It is believed that when Sistad stepped off the elevator the car moved up of its own momentum, and when he ran out again he dropped off into space. Mr. Sistad for a number of years lived in this city and attended the Amery High School and his many friends here hope for his early and complete recovery.

Convicted on Booze, Gun Charge George Rutherford who was arrested last week on a charge of being intoxicated and carrying concealed weapons, and who plead not guilty and was sentenced to ninety days in the county jail by Judge L. McGinnis Tuesday, and immediately

began his term.

Wonderful Rain Falling After a long drouth a rain, which started yesterday is still falling, and while it was too long delayed it is doing much good.

70 Years Ago August 14, 1947 Water Mains Laid to Arlington Heights Probably the most difficult water project ever attempted here has been successfully completed when the final touches were made on the routing of the water main from the end of the pavement on Keller Avenue to Arlington Heights. All told, about 2,500 feet of water mains was laid by Carl Burman and his crew under some of the worst possible conditions. The city is at the present time securing cost figures on following the water main with sewerage. Because practically all the main must be laid under the level of the lake, the expense of this project will be high. Before bids are called for on this particular project, the property owners will be advised of the cost and asked if they wish to proceed at those figures. Among recent street improvements are the widening of the street south of the hotel to a full 50 feet and the repairing of many sidewalks throughout the city.

What a Wallop! For reasons self-evident, the names of these two Isaac Waltons will remain hidden like

their past, but the story bears telling even if “names make news” and this ingredient is missing. It seems that these two gents, fired by the almighty urge that grips all fishermen when they hear of the “big ones,” sallied forth in a boat on the Apple River the other night and started casting for the elusive fish. After a spell, there came the jolt of a “big one” on the line of one of our Waltonians and from all appearances, it was a big one. Never letting a friend down, the other gent grabbed a mighty club and attempted a widely arched swing at the struggling fish…only to hit the side of the boat a mighty wallop, bashing it in. Fish soon forgotten, on grabbed the oars and the other a can to bale water with and they proceeded to make a “Poughkeepsie” for shore. Oh yes, they made it all right, but the “big one” got away.

65 Years Ago August 7, 1952 Have You PBP? Open season has been declared on persons possessing PBP in this community. In fact, a diligent search is now underway to find young ladies 16 years and single with PBP…so, front and center if you know anyone with these qualifications. What is PBP? Why, nothing but personality, beauty and poise, all necessities for Fall Festival Queen candidates. All business places contemplating entering a candidate should contact Chairman Dr.

David Goossen, 11 year-old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Goossen of the Deronda community, is responding well to treatment and is apparently on the road to recovery at the Amery Hospital following a tractor-car crash near the Jens Anderson farm on county trunk highway “F” about 5:15 Tuesday afternoon. Involved in the accident was a car driven by Mrs. Carl Essen of Nye and a tractor driven by young Goossen. The tractor entered the highway from the Rivard Park road and was turning east towards the Jens Anderson farm pulling a farm wagon loaded with chopped hay. The car was traveling west towards Deronda. Despite making a wide sweep the car struck the front of the tractor with such impact that it broke in two, knocking the operator backwards to the ground. First on the scene was Frank Koblizek of Amery who found the boy pinned under the trailer by a wheel on his left arm. He released the youngster and helped him to the Anderson farm from where he was taken by ambulance to Amery. He is suffering severe brain concussion and has an injured left elbow. Mrs. Essen, accompanied by her young son, was uninjured in the mishap, despite a great deal of damage to the car she was driving.

40 Years Ago August 16, 1977 Warriors Travel to Scrimmage Vikings Amery’s football squad will travel to Frederic Saturday, Aug 20, to scrimmage the Vikings. The practice game is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. For the first time in history, the Warriors will be playing their 1977 conference games in the Middle Border loop. Amery will travel to Glenwood City Friday, Aug 26, to open the regular season. Unity will be the other non-league competition for the Warriors this season.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service; nursery available during worship. Call the church office for details 715-268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church. Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Sunday, Aug. 20: 9:30 a.m. Property Committee; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Day Camp. Tuesday, Aug. 22: 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: 8:30 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, Aug. 16: 10 a.m. Money Management Morning Series; 11:30 a.m. Family Table Meal; 6:45 p.m. Money Management Class. Thursday, Aug. 17: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6 p.m. Christians in Action Board meeting. Friday, Aug. 18: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens. Saturday, Aug. 19: 3 p.m. Block Party. Sunday, Aug. 20: 10 a.m. Worship in the Tent/ Combined Service with New Life Church; 11:15 a.m. Congregational Giving meeting. Monday, Aug. 21: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Tuesday, Aug. 22: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens,

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, Aug. 17: 5 p.m. Befriender Ministry at Pizzeria. Sunday, Aug. 20: 11 a.m. Worship. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 a.m. Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, Aug. 20: Fall Newsletter items due; 10 a.m. Worship; 11 a.m. Corn & Brat Feed. Tuesday, Aug. 22: 9 a.m. Quilting. EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service. Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details. Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 p.m. every Wednesday. EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. ELIM LUTHERAN, Range Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East, Balsam Lake , Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:40 a.m. Sunday school. Wednesday evening Confirmation classes. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

Getting Our Lives in Order “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” —Psalm 32:8 NIV

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f you are unhappy with your life, or with certain aspects of it—and everyone has some area of their life that needs work—perhaps it is because you have tried to manage it by yourself. It might relieve you to know that God has a better plan for your life than you do, and it takes a lot of the pressure off ourselves when we decide to live by God’s plan. We aren’t responsible for our being here, since none of us created ourselves, and so it shouldn’t surprise us to realize that our Creator already has a plan for us. We should of course take some responsibility for our own well-being, striving to be as happy, healthy and virtuous as possible, but putting the responsibility for our entire life and life plan on ourselves is too heavy a burden. It is folly to try to be the engineer and director of our own lives. Many of us have lived poorly by following our own path and need some help from God to get it together. Consider God’s word as a user’s manual for how to get your life together. If you’re not sure what God has planned for you, a good place to start in the Bible is the Book of Proverbs. It is filled with Godly wisdom for living a good life. – Christopher Simon

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FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Thursday, Aug. 17: 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle/Pat Anderson hostess; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Saturday, Aug. 19: 2-4 p.m. Mick & Les Larsen’s 50th Anniversary Open House. Sunday, Aug. 20: 9 a.m. Worship. Monday, Aug. 21: 6-10 p.m. ARQG. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Thursday, Aug. 17: Noon Gold & Silver Dinner at St. John’s Catholic church; 1 p.m. Women of the Word meeting; 7 p.m. Sunday School Committee meeting. Saturday, Aug. 19: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, Aug. 20: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship. Tuesday, Aug. 22: 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: 9:45 a.m. Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Pastor Diane House Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 8:30 a.m. Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship. JOURNEY CHURCH (formerly First Baptist), 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 office@journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m. All ages SS does not meet during the summer but we will begin on Sept. 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (during the school year). Wednesday: No Wednesday night activities until the fall (we begin Sept. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m). Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, Aug. 17: 9 a.m. LF Women’s Bible Study; 5 p.m. Befriender Ministry at Pizzeria. Sunday, Aug. 20: 8 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. 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.

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William L. “Bill” Shafer William L. “Bill” Shafer, age 73 of Clear Lake, WI, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. William Lawrence Shafer was born on February 5, 1944, in Amery, WI, the son of William and Eileen (Herdahl) Shafer. He grew up on the family farm in Clear Lake Township and earned the nick name “Sonnie” from his father. Bill graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1962. After graduation, he attended the farming short course in Madison, WI and worked for a brief time in Minneapolis, MN. On June 13, 1964, Bill was married to Julie Hornick at the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church in Clayton, WI. They continued to reside in Minneapolis for a short period of time. They then returned to Clear Lake where they purchased the Bagley farm in 1969 and raised their three children, Deanne, Larry and Jim. They continued to operate the farm for many years. Bill also served on the Clear Lake Township board as a supervisor and later as chairman.

He was deeply committed to the operation of his dairy farm and will be sorely missed by his family and many friends. Bill is proceeded in death by his parents, William and Eileen Shafer; and sister, June Becker; Survived by his wife, Julie Shafer of Clear Lake; children, Deanne Shafer (Randy Prochnow) of Menomonie, Larry (Heidi) Shafer of Clear Lake and Jim (Michell) Shafer of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Allie Shafer-Retzloff (Rob Johnson), Kelia (Jordan) Berg, Emily Shafer, Paige Shafer, James Shafer (Amanda Sears), Cody Shafer, and Travis Shafer; great grandchild, Holden Shafer; brothers, Dale (Catherine) Shafer of Powell, WY, and Roger (Linda) Shafer of Clear Lake; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis Becker of Turtle Lake, Andy Hornick of Clear Lake, Kathy Hornick of Clear Lake, and Lucy Hornick of Almena; nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial service was on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at First Lutheran Churchwith Fr. Jim Brinkman officiating. Music was provided by Brian Wick. A gathering of family and friends followed the service at the church. Visitation was Saturday, August 12, at the Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake. Interment is at a later date in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED . . . 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, Aug. 16: 6:30 p.m. BRB. Thursday, Aug. 17: 8:15 a.m. Weigh In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study. Saturday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. to Sunday Worship, Confirmation lock-in. Sunday, Aug. 20: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, Aug. 22: 1:30 p.m. Quilting; Life Touch Pictures taken 2-7 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. Church Council. 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 Thursday, Aug. 17: 8:15 a.m. Amery Ministerium. Sunday, Aug. 20: 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. 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: 10:30 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, Aug. 16: Staff meeting 9:30 a.m., Prayer Shawl Ministry; Wednesday, Aug. 23: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass; Sunday, Aug. 27: Outdoor Mass, Corn Feed, Games and Backpack/Key blessing at Michael Park 10:30 a.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Aug. 20: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Tuesday, Aug. 22: 1 p.m. Bible Study. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Aug 20: 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, Aug. 22: 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 715-719-0283 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 Thursday, Aug. 17: 5 p.m. Befriender Ministry at Pizzeria. Sunday, Aug. 20: 9:30 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 Thursday, Aug. 17: Noon Gold & Silver dinner at St. John’s Catholic church. Sunday, Aug. 20: 9 a.m. Worship Team 3; 10 a.m. Worship Service, Baptism service after worship; 7 p.m. Friendship Builders meeting. Monday, Aug. 21: 5 p.m. Grief Support Group at Crystal Hanson’s. Tuesday, Aug. 22: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer. UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship followed by Coffee Fellowship. Communion will be the 1st and 3rd Sundays. WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 9 a.m. Healing Rooms by appointment. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

Myrtle “Myrt” Marschall Myrt passed away August 8, 2017. She was born December 2nd, 1922 at home in Maple Valley, Clam Falls Township to John and Alma Ahlgren. Myrt grew up at the family farm in Clam Falls Wisconsin. She graduated from Frederic High School in 1940. After high school, Myrt moved to Chicago and worked as a housekeeper for an airline pilot and his family. When World War II broke out, Myrt went to work for United Airlines, building radios. On April 15, 1944 she married the love of her life, Roland Marschall. They settled in Amery and farmed for many years. Together with her husband, they raised award winning dairy cows, beef cattle, chickens, and sheep. Myrtle loved all her animals and made sure they were taken care of as if they were her own children. After retiring from the farm, they built a hobby farm and later, an earth sheltered home on Wisconsin Avenue. Myrt was very active in the VFW Women’s Auxiliary, 4-H and her church, Redeemer Lutheran Church in Amery. Myrt and Rollie were founding members of the Amery chapter of the VFW as well as 4-H leaders and judges. Myrt had a zest for life and remained very active with family, friends and her community. She touched so many lives and will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. In her later years, she resided at Riverbend Assisted Living and Willow Ridge in Amery, Wisconsin. Myrt was preceded in death by husband Rollie in 1989, her parents, siblings Elizabeth, Jeannette, John, Carl, and Anita, brother-in-law Herb Marschall, sisters’-in-law Peggy Marschall, Edna Kurschner, Mabel Thill, Luella Overland, Evelyne Ostenson, Helen Row, Isobel Overland, Rosie Ahlgren; brothers’- in-law, Jack Welling, Mel Radmer, David Perrin, Morris Overland, Art Overland, Orville Ostenson, Hub Rowe, Louie Titel, Harry Kurschner and nephews Ronald and Dennis Marschall. Myrt is survived by her sister Norma Welling, sisters’-in-law Gladys Perrin and Elenor Perrin, nieces and nephews Robin (Dan Deignan) Edwards, Wealthy Marschall, Marilyn Marschall, Carol Ann Hartman, John (Carol Jean) Nelson, Delphine (Joe) Casey, Kristine (Tom) Haldeman, Laurie Radmer, Marci (Brad) Nielsen, Patricia Schulz, Michael Welling, Matthew Welling, Shirley (Tim) Chapman, Barbara Bender, Sylvia Willmott, Charlotte Bottolfson, Royce Ostenson, Betty Larson, Kathy (Terry) Mortel, Randy (Loris) Ostenson, Searl (Sally) Row, James (Jill) Row, David (Debbie) Overland, Marcia (Glen) Madison, Lisa Overland, Alan (Joanne) Perrin, Diane (Kevin) Wilhelm, Benjamin Perrin, Patricia (Gary) Stensgard, Robert Perrin, along with many beloved great and great great nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. Funeral Services wereat 1 p.m. Monday, August 14th at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Tom Hahn officiating. Visitation was for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Myrtle will be laid to rest at the Amery Cemetery following the service. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Lighthouse Center not open Aug. 19 No singers available so the Lighthouse Center, 315 S. Main St., Rice Lake, will not be open Saturday, August 19th. We are in need for more musician – any singers or groups that would be interest in performing at the Lighthouse Center – call 715-790-3665.

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Gayle Reindahl Gayle Reindahl, 81, of Clayton was born in Spooner on June 4, 1936 to Richard and Margaret (Nelson) Lemke. She fought the battle with cancer and passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. She graduated from Spooner High School in 1954. She went to Northland College and Business College in Eau Claire. She worked in St. Paul. She lived in the Twin Cities, Clayton and Clear Lake. She married LeRoy Reindahl on January 26, 1957. Together they had three children, Rick, Cheryl and Kevin. One of the hardest things in her life was losing her husband, two of her children and grandson. Gayle provided private home care to several people over the years. She proudly would tell you that she started hunting at the age of 12 and killed her last deer at the age of 79. She also loved to hunt bear and fish with family and friends. Her family was very dear to her. Gayle is survived by her son, Kevin (Terri Mester) Reindahl of Clear Lake; daughter-in-law, LuAnn Breslin of Clayton; grandchildren, Tommy (Jess) Reindahl, Billy (Janelle) Wood, Woodrow Reindahl, Casey Mae Reindahl, Buck Blackwell and Bo Blackwell; great grandchildren, Killian Reindahl, Kyla Wood, Axel Blackwell and Karter Wood; sister, Judy (Donald) Mullikan of Spooner; brother, Donald Lemke of Lake Geneva; sister-in-law, Audrey Reindahl of Clayton; and good friend, Donna Bjustrom of Clear Lake. She is preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Cheryl Blackwell; son, Rick; and grandson, Cody. Funeral services were on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at First Lutheran Church, Clayton, with Rev. Margaret Grant officiating. Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren, Tommy, Billy, Woodrow, Casey, Buck and Bo. Visitation was on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the church and for an hour prior to services on Saturday. Skinner Funeral Home of Turtle Lake is serving the family.

Anna Mae Knapp Anna Mae Knapp, age 96 of Minnetonka, passed away peacefully August 12, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Arthur Knapp, and son, Douglas Arthur Knapp. Survived by daughter, Roberta Knapp; grandchildren, Leah (Rob) Phillips, Ross Knapp and Tracy Knapp; great grandchildren, Peyton, Emma and Cali Phillips; daughter-in-law, Ginny Knapp; and many other loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. Anna Mae loved life, whether she was canoeing the boundary waters, enjoying a campfire or stomping cabbage for sauerkraut. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Excelsior Congregational Church, 471 3rd Street, Excelsior, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Interment Balsam Lutheran Church Cemetery, near Amery, Wisconsin. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services, Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595 www.huberfunerals.com

Sherwin R. Gronlund (January 12, 1933 – August 11, 2017) Sherwin “Sherm” Rodney Gronlund, age 84, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away at Colfax Health & Rehabilitation Center on August 11, 2017, with his family at his side. He was born on January 12, 1933 in a farm house in Cushing Wisconsin, Town of Laketown, as the third and youngest child of Oliver and Violet (Akerlind) Gronlund. He was baptized and confirmed at the Atlas United Methodist Church. Sherm attended school in the Atlas/Luck area and graduated from Luck High School in 1951. He was known as “Shorty” by all of his good friends and relatives during his youth. Sherm remained close to his classmates and looked forward to their annual class reunion every fall. Sherm still has his high school letter sweater that he wore as a high school cheerleader. After graduating from high school, Sherm served in the US Air Force from 1952-1956 and spent his time at bases in San Antonio, Mississippi and finally in Alaska. He served as a Radio Interceptor Operator at Elmendorf Air Force Base during the Korean War and established many lasting relationships during that time. Hearing his experiences about “stealing” Morse code from the Russians was shared frequently with various family members. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in February 1960. He also spent two summers working for the US Fish & Wildlife Service at King Salmon, Alaska. Early in 1959 he met the love of his life, Leaon D. Lindh from Frederic, Wisconsin and they were united in marriage at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic on December 19, 1959. The following year they moved to Amery, Wisconsin and it was there they were blessed with two daughters, Pam and Jane. Sherm and Leaon were members of Amery’s Congregational Church, UCC. Sherm graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from UW-River Falls in 1960 and received his Master of Science in Teaching from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1971. He began his teaching career as an English Teacher at Amery High School in the fall of 1960 and retired in 1994. Over his teaching career, Sherm also served as the Forensics Advisor and accompanied many students to regional and state competitions in addition to volunteering at the WIAA State Track and Field Meet in LaCrosse for 22 years. Although he was “retired” from teaching, Sherm maintained his role as the “Voice of the Warriors”, announcing all of the sporting events at Amery School District for over 45 years, with his last football game being the Fall of 2016. Sherm was proud to only have missed two sporting events over the years and was known for his impeccable accuracy at every game he announced. Sherm and Leaon spent 25 enjoyable years living on the shores of Bear Trap Lake, until they decided in 1997 to move to a Pondhurst condo in Amery, where Sherm served as Treasurer for Pondhurst Condo Association for 17 years. Sherm was honored in 2004 when he and Leaon were chosen as the Amery Fall Festival Parade Marshalls. Sherm and Leaon loved to travel and had many memorable trips to Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, En-

gland and France while also spending their summers camping in Wisconsin and Minnesota. In the last 1½ years Sherm traveled to Hawaii to visit Pearl Harbor and Kauai; Denver, Colorado and finally San Antonio, Texas. Sherm loved sporting events and attended his grandchildren’s high school and college events; various WIAA high school state tournaments; and Wisconsin Badgers events as a passionate and devoted fan. He was also a dedicated Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan. The television in Sherm’s house was either on a sporting event, news or a history channel. Sherm read at least one to two books a month on his Kindle, usually about various worldwide historical events and especially World War II. His memory of various events and occurrences over the years was impeccable and he has logged numerous events and weather statistics over the years. Sherm also maintained a special connection with many of his former students through various social media on his Facebook, Shapchat and Twitter accounts. Sherm was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a true friend to many and will be missed by all. Sherm is survived by his daughters Pam (Dave) White of Eau Claire and Jane (Brad) Ayer of Clear Lake. He is further survived by 3 grandchildren, Kaela (Ola) Akau of Kauai, HI; Derek (Ingrid) Wold in the US Army in San Antonio, Texas; and Ryan Ayer of Chicago, Illinois; along with 4 great-grandchildren – Kallie and Kaisa Akau and Jiselle and Henrik Wold; a special cousin – Cindy Bolton of Phillips, Wisconsin; Special foreign exchange student daughter, Fiona (Richard) Lilgert of Helperby, North Yorkshire, UK; and many other special nephews, nieces and other relatives and very good friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Leaon; mother and father, Oliver and Violet; his brother Roger and sister-in-law Bernadette; sister Jane (Keckeissen) and brother-in-law Arthur “Keck”; and various other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the family, which will be designated at a later date. Please join the family in celebrating Sherm’s life. The family requests you bring written memories/ stories of Sherm that could be shared with his great grandchildren children. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 15th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North in Amery, and on Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm at the church prior to the service. The funeral service will be held at 3 pm on Wednesday August 16th, 2017, at the Congregational Church UCC in Amery with the Reverend Barry Schaefer officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. The family would like to thank the physicians and staff at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire and Bloomer for their care. A special thanks to the staff at Colfax Health & Rehabilitation Center along with the Mayo Clinic Hospice Staff. Sherm always had the best seat in the house as the Voice of the Warriors, and he now has the best seat in the house of the Lord where his voice will be forever strong! Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com

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613

Youth Options - HSED

12,870

55,347

57,561

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Clear Lake, that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business, will be held in the cafeteria of the Clear Lake High School, on Monday, August 28, 2016, at 7:30 PM. Peter Wieczorek, District Clerk Fund 38 - Unfunded Liability Fund 39 - Referendum Open Enrollment

100,000

368,991

Non-Aidable Refund

490,977

455,904

INTERFUND TRANSFERS

1,077,171

1,220,725

1,101,222

TOTAL FUND 10 EXPENDITURES

6,865,660

6,963,582

6,945,215

FUND 10 BEGINNING BALANCE

1,329,072

1,340,380

1,381,921

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1,381,921

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Fund 46

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UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

548,180

560,838

587,757

1,016

Inter-District Transit of Aids

13,547

Transit of State Aids

16,706

17,158

15,000

STATE Aid

186,698

178,013

180,000

Special Project Grant

170,207

201,305

218,150

TOTAL FUND 27 REVENUES

935,409

958,331

1,000,907 1,000,907

SPECIAL EDUCATION REVENUES

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958,331

FUND 38 (NON-REFERENDUM DEBT FUND)

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

276,013

574,813

576,513

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Accumulated Interest

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

1,158,914

1,185,785

985,066

Mobile Home Tax

6,539

5,713

6,200

Misc. Income

3,230

4,523

2,000

Pay for Service

1,181

Non Capital Sales

1,705

1,200

Admissions

10,945

11,912

9,500

REVENUES

A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2017, at 6:30 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: -------------------------------------------------------I. Call to Order II. Closed Session 6:00pm A. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. In order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c). III. Open Session 6:30pm IV. Spotlight on Education A. Kops & Kids - Officer Joe Vierkandt V. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers VI. Community Comments VII. Administrative/Committee/Department Reports A. Report on 2016-17 Seclusion and Restraint - Mrs. Wesle VIII. Informational Items A. Board Retreat B. Letter of Credit IX. Action Items A. Insurance B. Academic & Career Plan (ACP) C. Press Box Dedication D. Policies (First Reading) E. Personnel Action X. Closed Session A. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. In order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c). XI. Open Session A. The Board may take action on personnel items that were discussed in closed session. XII. Adjournment

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Interest on Investments

788

1,470

1,000

Gifts/Contributions

2,251

5,560

1,000

Student Fees

5,848

5,755

5,500

766

783

100

Rentals Student Fines LOCAL SOURCES 200's INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS 300's TRANSIT OF AIDS 500's

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Long Term Notes - Principal

Long Term Notes - Interest to become lifelong learners 20,513 18,412 and responsible citizens. Long Term Bond - Principal 305,000

315,000

16,313

Long Term Bond - Interest

214,400

220,500

820

838

TOTAL FUND 38 EXPENDITURES

276,833

579,751

581,551

Balance Beginning of Year

120,220

119,573

114,738

Balance End of Year

119,573

114,738

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Debt Retirement Fees

FUND 39 (DEBT SERVICE FUND)

100

407,891

444,980

434,896

2,672

4,408

3,000

Operating Transfer In

160,000

55,347

57,561

Local Taxes

686,079

399,376

371,586

Interest Income

154

79,778

27,000

24,482

25,000

Per Pupil Adjustment Aid

96,556

154,250

155,000

4,548,719

4,553,934

4,785,146

185,100

179,646

3,267

7,365

3,267

AGR (formerly known as SAGE) Aid

195,451

176,801

163,800

State Rev. Through Local Gov. (PILT)

2,186

2,247

2,202

Computer Aid

2,284

2,242

2,118

Other State Revenue (Teach Grant)

7,500

2,013

7,500

5,095,885

5,182,760

5,350,679

DEBT SERVICE REVENUES

Transfer of Energy Savings

Debt Premium TOTAL FUNE 39 REVENUES

846,233

454,784

429,208

Principal on Debt

615,000

235,000

215,000

Interest on Debt

240,523

222,072

217,373

726

363

400

856,249

457,436

432,773

Balance Beginning of Year

57,848

47,832

45,180

Balance End of Year

47,832

45,180

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

EXPENDITURES

Debt Retirement Fee TOTAL FUND 39 EXPENDITIURES

FEDERAL REVENUE 700's

MISSION STATEMENT The Clear partnership with families and the community, Vocational EdLake AidSchool District prepares students, in an active to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

Title I Aid

65,790

68,596

84,218

FUND 46 (CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND)

Title II Aid

33,387

33,183

19,256

CAPITAL PROJECTS

15,530

4,438

4,000

114,707

106,216

107,474

JOBS Grant Other Grants (Fed Aid State Agencies) FEDERAL REVENUE

SALE OF FIXED ASSET 800's

2,500

9,536

2,500

OTHER REVENUE 900's

60,993

35,448

35,000

6,876,972

7,005,123

6,945,215

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

TOTAL FUND 10 REVENUES FUND 10 (GENERAL FUND) EXPENDITURES

REVENUES Interest Income

MISSION STATEMENT Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community, LongThe Term Loans 100,000 to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

TOTAL FUND 46 REVENUES Beginning Balance Ending Balance

100,000

136,460

100,000

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

REGULAR INSTRUCTION Undifferentiated Curriculum

1,560,547

1,511,164

1,542,750

Regular Curriculum

1,083,333

1,027,404

1,043,660

Vocational Curriculum

274,275

230,004

247,787

Physical Curriculum

197,166

198,333

199,284

Co-Curricular

205,576

217,580

214,822

3,014

2,547

8,793

3,323,911

3,187,032

3,257,096

101,130

104,345

114,772

Gifted / Talented REGULAR INSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES Pupil Services

FUND 50 (FOOD SERVICE FUND) FOOD SERVICE REVENUES Transfer In

206,845

243,407

200,000

7,619

9,333

7,900

Federal Food Service Aid

216,574

187,460

185,000

TOTAL FUND 50 REVENUES

431,038

440,201

422,900

402,581

407,381

422,885

Meal Revenue Commodities Wisconsin Food Service Aid

30,000

Educational Media

268,512

176,760

220,383

District Administration

336,000

291,816

319,169

Building Administration

440,614

459,583

460,080

1,195,290

1,131,070

1,137,198

35,768

160,442

150,775

Beginning Balance

56,672

85,129

117,950

136,026

88,474

Ending Balance

85,129

117,950

78,755

95,784

96,046

2,464,578

2,555,825

2,586,897

548,180

560,838

587,757

Business Administration (Fiscal, Operation,

Maintenance, Facilities Acquisition/Remodel, Transportation, Internal Services) 250’s

Central Services Other Support Services (Retirees & Cesa) 290’s Insurance and Judgments SUPPORT SERVICES INTER FUND TRANSFERS Special Education Transfer

MISSION STATEMENT The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community, to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

Food Service Transfer Youth Options - HSED

613

12,870

Fund 38 - Unfunded Liability Fund 39 - Referendum

160,000

Fund 46 Open Enrollment

55,347

57,561

100,000 368,991

Non-Aidable Refund

490,977

455,904

INTERFUND TRANSFERS

1,077,171

1,220,725

1,101,222

TOTAL FUND 10 EXPENDITURES

6,865,660

6,963,582

6,945,215

FUND 10 BEGINNING BALANCE

1,329,072

1,340,380

1,381,921

FUND 10 ENDING BALANCE

1,340,380

1,381,921

FUND 27 (SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND)

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Transfer from Fund 10

EXPENDITURES TOTAL FUND 50 EXPENDITURES

FUND 72 (SCHOLARSHIP FUND) EXPENDABLE TRUST

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

13,930

24,375

14,000

(623)

24,475

10,000

13,307

48,850

24,000

1,472

986

1,000

REVENUES Gifts Interest Miscellaneous Local Income TOTAL FUND 72 REVENUES EXPENDITURES Operation Expenses

MISSION STATEMENT The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community, Scholarships 16,294 13,426 23,000 to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

Outside Investments TOTAL FUND 72 EXPENDITURES

17,766

48,982

24,000

Beginning Balance

217,742

213,282

213,151

Ending Balance

213,282

213,151

FUND 80 (COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND) COMMUNITY SERVICE

REVENUES

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

576,613

1,011,666

27,459

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574,914

273

27,363

STATE REVENUE

276,185

1,221,774

Library Aid

Special Project Grant (CTE & EE)

100

157

Transportation Aid

Sparsity Aid

101

1,192,324

STATE REVENUE 600's

Equalization Aid

TOTAL FUND 38 REVENUES

172

EXPENDITURES

LOCAL 200's Property Tax

Long Term Bonds

34,570

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018 30,000

REVENUES

548,180

560,838

587,757

1,016

Property Taxes

20,000

Inter-District Transit of Aids

13,547

Other Revenue

51,733

52,251

50,000

Transit of State Aids

16,706

17,158

15,000

TOTAL FUND 80 REVENUES

71,733

72,251

80,000

STATE Aid

186,698

178,013

180,000

Special Project Grant

170,207

201,305

218,150

TOTAL FUND 27 REVENUES

935,409

958,331

1,000,907

Salaries

34,554

35,710

49,033

TOTAL FUND 27 EXPENDITURES

935,409

958,331

1,000,907

Benefits

4,939

11,775

15,337

Other Expenses

11,886

10,469

14,616

TOTAL FUND 80 EXPENDITURES

51,379

57,954

78,986

Gifts. Fundraise. Contributions

FUND 38 (NON-REFERENDUM DEBT FUND) NON-REFERENDUM DEBT

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

REVENUES Property Taxes

276,013

574,813

576,513

Operating Transfer In

Long Term Bonds

Accumulated Interest TOTAL FUND 38 REVENUES EXPENDITURES

172

101

100

276,185

574,914

576,613

EXPENDITURES

Beginning Balance

18,530

38,884

53,180

Ending Balance

38,884

53,180

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Wisconsin to use electric fences to stop bear crop damage MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wildlife officials in Wisconsin may use methods such as electric fencing to stop bears from damaging crops. Over the last seven years, about 275 farmers have enrolled in a state program that compensates farmers for damage bears cause. Last year’s appraised damage was $220,000, Wisconsin Public Radio reported . Department of Natural Resources wildlife damage specialist Brad Koele said there are about 28,000 bears across the state. He says problematic bears are typically trapped and relocated, but that finding them all can be challenging. Koele said the state is giving more farmers bear hunting permits. The agency also plans to help farmers install

electric fences, despite concerns about the fences’ effectiveness because of issues such as electrical shorts, he said. The crop damage program also applies to elk. The state has paid nearly $250,000 to install fences around five Jackson County cranberry marshes. Some growers are using paintball guns to scare away animals, Koele said. “Doesn’t hurt `em,” Koele said. “Probably stings them a little bit, and just kind of reinforces that natural fear that that’s not a good place to be in and whether its field or cranberry operation, hopefully they’ll stay out of there.” University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is testing out using drones to scare away the animals, he said.

DOCUMENT 001116 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN 2017 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION Sealed Bids will be received by the Village Clerk - Treasurer until 2:00 PM, local time, Monday, September 25, 2017 at the office of the at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005, at which time the Bids received will be “publicly” opened and read. Project consists of constructing; Project Description: CIPP Lining of 3,320 LF of 8” Sanitary Sewer; 300 lf of lateral service pipe; rehabilitate 16 manholes. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. Complete digital Bidding Documents are available to upload at www.questcdn. com for a non-refundable fee of $50.00. The Quest CDN ebid Doc # 5314262 on the website’s project search page The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Sambatek Inc,.12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN, 55343; contact Bob Peplin, 763-4766010, (bpeplin@sambatek.com). Bidding Documents also may be examined at the Village Clerk, at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 and at the office of Sambatek Inc, 12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN, 55343. Bidding Documents also may be examined at, on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm (CDT). Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Video DVD of the televised sanitary sewer segments is available upon request at no cost at the Issuing Office. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Contact Issuing Office to schedule a site visit. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Goals for minority and female participation: This Project is expected to be funded in whole or in part with funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service. Information on applicable federal requirements is contained in the Project Manual. The Offeror’s or Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specification” referenced in Article 19 of the Supplementary Conditions. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractors aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: Goals for minority participation in each trade = 2.2 % for Polk County Goals for female participation in each trade = 6.9% Nationwide Federal Requirement Owner: Village of Clear Lake By: Albert Bannink Title: Clerk-Treasurer Date: August 15, 2017

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Salmonella linked to shelled peas at 3 Wisconsin markets MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella linked to shelled peas sold at farmers markets. The state Department of Health Services said Friday at least seven cases of salmonella are reported in four Wisconsin counties. Officials say all seven

of the patients ate fresh shelled peas purchased at farmers markets. The shelled peas are loose and no longer in their pods. The peas were purchased from farmers markets in Green Bay, Madison and Fond du Lac on July 22. An investigation is underway into the source of the

peas. Anyone who bought already shelled peas from any of the three markets between July 19 and Aug. 5 is asked to dispose of the peas, even if they've been frozen. Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pains, fever and vomiting.

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2016 WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY UPGRADE CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN Sealed Bids for the construction of the 2016 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade, Clear Lake, Wisconsin will be received, by Village of Clear Lake, at the office of the at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005, until 3 pm local time on September 25, 2017, at which time the Bids received will be “publicly” opened and read. The Project consists of constructing; Project Description: Work consists of modifications of existing buildings with architectural improvements and new mechanical and electrical, instrumentation systems including existing screening and grit equipment in the pretreatment building, new rectangular primary and intermediate clarifier mechanisms, new primary effluent pumps, new MBBR tanks, cover and equipment, new MBBR Blower building, new circular final clarifier with cover, chemical feed dilution water, and final clarifier submersible pumps, new tertiary filters in an existing building, new nozzles for existing jet mix sludge mixing system. Solids handling and biogas system improvements include upgrades to the existing anaerobic digestion mixing and heating systems. Demolitions to existing roughing filter, 1st and 2nd stage trickling filters and rectangular final clarifier are included. In addition a new maintenance building, salt storage structure, salt brine structural framing, diesel storage tank, and improvements to new sludge storage tank mixers are being bid as alternates. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive/deduct alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. Complete digital Bidding Documents are available to upload at www.questcdn. com for a non-refundable fee of $100.00. The Quest CDN ebid Doc # 5314004 on the website’s project search page. Copies of the plans and specifications and other proposed contract documents are on file with the Village Clerk, at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 and at the office of Sambatek Inc, 12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN, 55343. Direct inquiries to the Project Manager, Bob Peplin or the Project Engineer (bpeplin@sambatek.com), Mike Burdorf (mburdorf@sambatek.com) at 763476-6010. Bidding Documents also may be examined at, on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm (CDT). Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office A pre-bid conference will be held at the Clear Lake Village Office located at 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake, WI at 10:00 AM (CDT) on Tuesday, September 9, 2017. A site visit to the wastewater treatment facility will follow. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Goals for minority and female participation: This Project is expected to be funded in whole or in part with funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service. Information on applicable federal requirements is contained in the Project Manual. The Offeror’s or Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specification” referenced in Article 19 of the Supplementary Conditions. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractors aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: • Goals for minority participation in each trade = 2.2 % for Polk County • Goals for female participation in each trade = 6.9% Nationwide Federal Requirement Owner: Village of Clear Lake By: Albert Bannink Title: Clerk-Treasurer Date: August 15, 2017

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Viewing Monday’s solar eclipse: what you need to know When the solar eclipse happens on Aug. 21, everyone in the continental United States will get a spectacular show. Exactly what will the eclipse look like at your location, though? It depends on how close you are to the path of totality. In Amery and surrounding areas, those wishing to witness the event should start paying attention around 11:45 a.m. The event officially occurs at 1:07 p.m., and will be finished by 2:29 p.m. locally. While this year’s eclipse is a “total” one — meaning the entire sun’s disk will be blocked by the moon — only a small slice of the United States will get to witness the eclipse in its totality. Most Americans will witness a partial eclipse in which the moon leaves a portion of the sun exposed.

The closer you are to the path of totality, the more of the sun will be covered. Eye Safety Tips While solar eclipses can be some of the most spectacular shows in nature, they also can be very dangerous if viewers don’t follow proper precautions. Here are some things to know. Eye damage can be permanent. Staring at the sun any time can cause permanent, irreversible eye damage, so it’s important to take eye safety seriously. The human retina is very sensitive to light and also quite delicate. Too much sunlight hitting the retina can cause damage, resulting in solar retinopathy. In extreme cases it can cause blindness, but more often it results in other serious vision problems such as

yellow or dark spots or blurred eyesight. Solar eclipses are a particular risk because viewers are tempted to stare at the sun for long periods of time. Even a small sliver of sunlight showing is enough to cause permanent eye damage. To save your vision, make sure you use proper eye protection — not ordinary sunglasses. Special Protection Needed To watch the eclipse safely, you’ll need to use appropriate eye glasses to fi lter out the sunlight. According to NASA, only four manufacturers have been certified under the international ISO 12312-2 standard for these glasses: Rainbow Symphony, American Paper Optics, Thousand Oaks Optical and TSE 17. It’s a good idea to order eclipse glasses early because high demand may cause a backlog or shortage of these safety devices. NASA also offers these safety tips: • Homemade fi lters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun. • Always inspect your solar fi lter before use; if scratched or damaged, discard it. Read and follow any instructions printed on or packaged with the

fi lter. Always supervise children using solar fi lters. • Stand still and cover your eyes with your eclipse glasses or solar viewer before looking up at the bright sun. After glancing at the sun, turn away and remove your fi lter — do not remove it while looking at the sun. • Do not look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun through an unfi ltered camera, telescope, binoculars, or other optical device. Similarly, do not look at the sun through a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will damage the fi lter and enter your eye(s), causing serious injury. • Seek expert advice from an astronomer before using a solar fi lter with a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device. • If you are within the path of totality, remove your solar fi lter only when the moon completely covers the sun’s bright face and it suddenly gets quite dark. Experience totality, then, as soon as the bright sun begins to reappear, replace your solar viewer to glance at the remaining partial phases.

How to make a simple pinhole projector The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has prepared the map shown above to illustrate where the total and partial eclipses will be visible. A total solar eclipse will only be visible in the shaded gray area. People who want to see the total eclipse will either have to live in that area or make travel plans to get there. Some cities in the path of totality are Salem, Ore.; Idaho Falls, Idaho; Casper, Wyo.; North Platte, Neb.; Kansas City, Mo.; Nashville, Tenn.; and Columbia and Charleston, S.C. Many other smaller cities will also fall inside the path of totality. If you want to see the total eclipse but don’t want to fight the crowds, rural areas in the shaded map area will be great places to see the event. NASA’s map also shows the timeline for the eclipse, from around 10:20 a.m. Pacific time until 2:50 p.m. Eastern on Aug. 21.

Life’s greatest journeys begin with a little bump. Before you know it, that little bump will be telling you about their day at school, their thoughts on peanut butter and their new best friend. Throughout your journey, you can find warm, expert family care at Amery Hospital & Clinic. From belly bumps to BFFs, and maybe back again. Visit amerymedicalcenter.org to help you find the perfect care for you and your little bump.

You don’t need fancy glasses or equipment to watch one of the sky’s most awesome shows: a solar eclipse. With just a few simple supplies, you can make a pinhole camera that lets you watch a solar eclipse safely and easily from anywhere. Stay safe and still enjoy the sun’s stellar shows by creating your very own pinhole camera. It’s easy! Here’s a simple project from Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Materials: 2 pieces of white card stock Aluminum foil Tape Pin or paper clip 1—Cut a square hole in the middle one of your pieces of card stock.

2—Tape a fiece of foil over the hole. 3—Poke a hole in the foil using your pin or paperclip. 4—Try it out! Place your second piece of card stock on the ground and hold the piece with aluminum foil above it (foil facing up). Stand with the sun behind you and view the projected image on the card stock below! The farther away you hold your camera, the bigger your projected image will be. To make your projection a bit more defined, try putting the bottom piece of card stock in a shadowed area while you hold the other piece in the sunlight.

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Researchers: bait plays heavy role in bear diets in northern Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Researchers say bear bait could be playing a role in the high density of bears in northern Wisconsin. New research from the state Department of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows bear bait makes up more than 40 percent of a black bear’s diet in the region, Wisconsin Public Radio reported. Researchers sampled bear bait and native foods in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and then compared the samples to black bear tissues from 2011 to 2013. The study focused on areas with forest and wetlands in order to minimize the impact of crop cover. “It was a study designed to better

understand the ecology of bears in the state and the role that the various foods on the landscape play in the population,” said Dave MacFarland, a large carnivore specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “That gives us information on the impact of regulations. It’s sort of a first step to better understanding the role of bait in bear diet.” High-calorie foods such as meat, candy or cookies are often used as bait. The state doesn’t allow bait to contain any animal parts or animal by-products. The state allows baiting from April through early October, a period that’s about three times longer than baiting periods in Michigan and Minnesota.

MacFarland said. “There’s some more work potentially to be done, but I think it’s an important first step in us better understanding this.” The area is home to more than 20,000 bears.

While female black bears have experienced increased fertility when they eat bait, researchers said more study is needed to determine how bait affects the bear population. “It’d also be interesting to see what, in states with different policies and different regulations, what role bait is playing in the diet of those bears,”

Local father and daughter drown in Lake Superior A man from Osceola and his daughter, from Hudson, died Thursday after they went missing while swimming in Lake Superior. They have been identified as 38 year old Ryan Paul Fuglie and his 10-year-old daughter, Lily Elizabeth Fuglie. According to reports, emergency responders were called to Duluth’s Park Point at about 4:20 p.m. to rescue two swimmers in distress. The Duluth Fire Department reported that waves were five to seven feet high near shore. After an hour of searching, they found the 10-year-old girl. They found the man about 40 minutes later. The Duluth Fire Department reported that neither of the swimmers had a pulse when they were pulled from the

water. Rescuers administered CPR and brought the swimmers to a hospital. Both the man and girl, whose names are being withheld, were later reported to have died. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the man was 38 and lived in Osceola. His daughter lived in Hudson. A Duluth firefighter was also taken to the hospital after helping return the man to shore. The Duluth Fire Department’s rescue boat overturned in the waves, but no deaths were reported among the firefighters. A rip current warning was in effect Thursday and into Friday morning. Public beaches at Park Point were closed.

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Collins, Fougner each win six at Quarter Moon Acres Fun Show

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Crystal Fougner and Sammie Jo Nelson compete in the Therapeutic Class of the Egg and Spoon Race. Fougner claimed six event victories while Nelson was second in the Egg and Spoon Race. BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

More than 50 area equine enthusiasts made the trip to the St. Croix County Fairgrounds in Glenwood City on Aug. 5 to take part in the Quar-

ter Moon Acres Equine Therapy Center Fun Show. The show featured competitors of all ages and ability levels, and ribbons were given out to each of the top 4 finishers in each class. Highlighting the field

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Jenni Lynch of Clear Lake was the winner of the 19 and over Flag Race.

was Tori Collins who won six events, placed second in one event, third in two events and fourth in one event. Collins’ first-place finishes came in 18U Egg and Spoon, 18U Western Pleasure, 12U Key Race, 12U Speed Dash, Simon Says Open and Jumping

Figure 8. In the therapeutic divisions, it was Crystal Fougner rising to the top most often as she picked up six first-place finishes and one second. Fougner was the champion in the therapeutic classes of Egg and Spoon, Flag Race,

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Sam Hurd of Deer Park participates in the 18U egg and spoon race. Hurd was the winner of the Speed Dash for 13-18 year olds.

Key Race, Speed Dash, Pole Weaving and Simon Says. Shane Larson also had a strong showing, earning four first-place finishes, one second, two third and one fourth-place finish. His championship performances occurred in the 13-18 Flag Race, 13-18 Pole Weaving, 13-18 Barrels and Rescue Switch (along

with Malena Larson). Grace Williamson claimed four 12U titles while adding one runner up finish, one third and two fourth-place finishes. Her victories came in the Western Pleasure Walk Trot, Flag Race, Pole Weaving and Barrels. Earning two first-place finishes each were Vic SEE HORSE SHOW ON PAGE 19

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toria Loose, Kate Lange, Charis Colson and Josephine Kuhl. Loose won the Jackpot Open Ride-A-Buck and 19 and over Pole Weaving. Lang was tops in the 19 and over Egg and Spoon and Simon Says Open. Colson claimed the 3-man relay title, along with teammates Cassandra Sueeney and Bobbie Stambaugh. Colson also finished first in Simon Says Open. Kuhl won the lead line classes of the Key Race and Pole Weaving. Other event champions included: Kortney Hart - Western Pleasure Walk Trot Lead Line Kelly Tourville - Western Pleasure 19 and over Ethan Clark - Western Pleasure

Therapeutic Jenni Lynch - Flag Race 19 and over Gretchen Raddatz - Key Race 19 and Over Sam Hurd - Speed Dash 13-18 Kristi Hart - Speed Dash 19 and over Amanda Schultz - Simon Says Open Shelby Fritz - Barrels 19 and over Runner up performances included MaryBeth Raddatz (Jackpot Open Ride-A-Buck), Malena Larson (Egg and Spooon 18U, Barrels 13-18), Kimbala Brown (Egg and Spoon 19+), Sammie Jo Nelson (Egg and Spoon Therapeutic), Abby Shockley (3-man relay), Sara Hemingquay (3-man relay), Tassia Rice (3-man relay), Sueeney (Western

Pleasure 19+, Flag Race 19+), Emily Peck (Flag Race 12U), Elaina Russo (Flag Race 13-18), William Clark (Flag Race Therapeutic), Parker Hart (Key Race Lead Line, Barrels Lead Line/Therapuetic), Hayden Andersen (Key Race 12U), Carly Eibs (Key Race 13-18, Speed Dash 13-18), Kristi Hart (Key Race 19+), Keith Berglund (Key Race Therapeutic), Gretchen Raddatz (Speed Dash 19+, Barrels 19+, Jumping Figure 8), Nicholas Deere (Speed Dash Therapeutic, Pole Weaving Therapeutic, Simon Says Therapeutic) and Delilah Kuhl (Pole Weaving Lead Line).

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Tori Collins of Amery wins the 18U Egg and Spoon Race and went on to finish with six event championships.

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Kortney Hart (left) of Amery, being led by her mother Kristi Hart, won the Western Pleasure Lead Line class. Kristi was the Speed Dash 19+ winner.

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Janet Hunter (left) of Amery and Kate Lange (right) of Hudson prepare for the egg and spoon race. Lange won the event for the 19 and over group.

This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports Amery Football 8-18 @ Barron

Amery Golf 8-15 MBC @ Somerset 8-17 @ Hayward Invite 8-22 MBC @ Amery

Amery Soccer 8-19 Scrimmage at Osceola 8-22 Triangular vs. Aquinas, McDonnell Central

Amery Tennis 8-16 @ Osceola Invite 8-18 vs. Rice Lake 8-22 vs. New Richmond

Amery Volleyball 8-19 Scrimmage at M.S. Gym

Clayton Football 8-18 @ Luck

Clayton Volleyball 8-19 Scrimmage @ Clayton

Clear Lake Football 8-18 vs. Cameron

Clear Lake Volleyball 8-21 Scrimmage @ Elmwood

The Warriors set up for a pass play against the Barron Bears during the football scrimmage held at Clear Lake High School on Friday, August 11.

Football begins Friday The Clear Lake Warriors hosted a six-team football scrimmage on Friday, August 11. Teams from Clear Lake, Barron, Spring Val-

ley, Turtle Lake, Grantsburg, and Boyceville scrimmaged each other as a tune-up for the 2017 football season, which kicks off on Friday,

August 18. The Warriors begin their 2017 campaign with a home game against the Cameron Comets. Kickoff is at 7 pm.

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This is a rich tasting pasta made with prepared ingredients and made on your stovetop, for a quick meal. CHICKEN AND BACON ALFREDO Thaw and squeeze dry: 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach (or use fresh) Cook according to directions and drain: 1 pkg. (16 oz.) fettuccine Cook in large skillet until crispy: 1 pound sliced bacon, diced With a slotted spoon, remove bacon and put onto paper towels to drain. Remove drippings but reserve 3 T. and put that back into the skillet. Cook in the drippings until done: 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed Add to the skillet and stir to combine: 1 jar (16 oz.) prepared Alfredo sauce 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning Add and combine: The drained fettuccine The chopped spinach The crisp bacon Cook and stir until hot. Season with pepper and salt. Sprinkle with 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese just before serving. Serves 6-8. Hint: If you use leftover chicken, time will be saved also. This summer salad can be doubled or tripled for a tasty meal or side dish. Make the dressing beforehand so it will take only minutes to make. You will need some leftover cooked chicken. CHICKEN AND FRUIT TOSSED SALAD Combine in large bowl: 2 c. torn iceberg lettuce 1-1/2 c. torn spinach or baby spinach 1 c. julienned cooked chicken 1 medium peach, peeled, pitted and sliced 1 medium apricot, peeled, pitted and sliced 1/4 c. slivered almonds, toasted (or sliced almonds)

Here’s a little twist to the already delicious rice crispy treats. You will need a very large pan or bowl.

This quick bread satisfies the craving for something chocolate. It travels well to a potluck, too.

CRISPY RIBBON BARS Butter a 10x15” baking pan and set aside. Combine and melt together on stovetop or microwave: 1/2 c. butter, cubed 2 jars (7 oz. ea.) marshmallow crème Stir in until coated: 11 c. crisp rice cereal Press half of the above into the buttered pan. Spread on top: 1 to 1-1/2 c. peanut butter Spread on top of the peanut butter: 1 to 1-1/2 c. hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed Put the remainder of the crisp rice cereal mixture on top and press down just a bit all over. Your pan will be full. Cool 10 minutes or longer before cutting into bars and enjoy.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI QUICK BREAD Cream together in large bowl: 1/2 c. butter, softened 1 c. sugar Beat in: 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Combine and gradually stir into the creamed mixture: 1-1/2 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 3 T. baking cocoa Stir in: 1 c. grated unpeeled zucchini 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips Spoon into greased/sprayed 4x8” loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Cool in pan for 10 minutes on wire rack and then remove from pan and place on wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Makes 1 loaf.

This frozen pie is just right for a summer dessert. Make and freeze for 2 hours or for 2 months. Take out a bit before ready to serve and slice. You will need 1 baked pie shell. FROZEN BUTTER PECAN PUMPKIN PIE Soften: 1 quart butter pecan ice cream Whip: 1 c. heavy whipping cream Combine in bowl: 1 c. canned pumpkin 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Fold in the whipped cream. Spread the softened ice cream into the baked pie shell. Put the pumpkin mixture on top of the ice cream. Cover the pie and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm. (or keep in freezer for up to two months) When ready to serve, remove pie from freezer and let thaw for about 15 minutes and then slice and serve. Add a dollop of whipped cream/topping on each piece and sprinkle with some chopped pecans, if you’d like to. Serves 6-8.

Citrus Salad Dressing Combine in larger jar with a tight fitting lid: 1/4 c. orange juice 4-1/2 tsp. olive oil 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1 T. honey 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon 2 drops hot pepper sauce (optional or amount you want) salt and pepper to taste Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serves 2.

Tips: Grill fish over slices of lemon for extra flavor. With hot days still ahead, put some bubble wrap in your car or reusable grocery bags. Wrap frozen items in it and it will stay cold until you get home, if you don’t carry a cooler in your car.

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Advice for the new pastor How will Reverend Sarah respond to news that the Baptists are shooting turkeys and she’s not invited? It had been nine days since Rev. Sarah HydenSmith made her first appearance in the pulpit of Lennox Valley Methodist Church. Her schedule was filled with unpacking boxes, meeting with committees, preparing her first two sermons and other ministerial duties. Thanks to the surprise remarks from the Albright siblings during her first children’s sermon, along with the large number of folks who had come out to hear the new preacher, Sarah was feeling pretty good about her first two weeks in the valley. Still, Sarah knew that the newness would eventually wear off, and her attention would turn from getting acquainted with her new surroundings toward shepherding her flock at the Methodist Church. Three weeks before moving to her new appointment, Sarah made a visit to her predecessor, Glynn Vickers, who was retiring after 42 years in the ministry. She was eager to learn all she could about her new congregation and to gain any insights that could help as she prepared for her position. Being newer to the ministry, Sarah didn’t know much about Rev. Vickers, but soon learned that he would be an invaluable resource. Glynn was an amiable sort, quick-witted and easygoing. Sarah took a quick liking to him. They mostly talked about her new church. Rev. Vickers had enjoyed his years there, and Sarah could tell he didn’t want to force information on her. Finally, she asked him if he had any advice

for her. “I’ve been in the ministry a long time,” he began. “I know a lot of pastors spend most of their time in meetings and preparing for sermons.” Sarah was on the edge of her seat, hoping for any information that would help her be a better pastor to her new flock. “In my four decades, I’ve found that it all comes down to three things. As long as I did those, people seemed to like me, and congregations grew.” “He must know what he’s talking about,” Sarah thought. In her research, she had found that the Lennox Valley church had increased in membership and attendance each year since Glynn arrived. “What are those three things?” After pausing briefly, Rev. Vickers said, “First, make a personal visit to the home of every new visitor within three days.” “Three days?” she asked pensively. “It’s important to get to them quickly. That way they know they’re important to you. Wait any longer, and they’ve probably forgotten they even attended.” “OK. What else?” asked Sarah. “Visit all members of the church in their homes at least once each year,” he said, as if it were common knowledge. “But how do you find time to prepare for sermons if you’re visiting so many people?” Glynn grinned knowingly, looking down to-

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Summer Visit It's a new day once again, and summer's winding down. Our children and their children visit us and our hometown. The dear horse now gets a workout, and the river beckons all, to commune, unbound, with nature, like old times before the fall. The backyard boasts a bonfire, improvised from what we find. Hot dogs send their rare aroma , catch up; relive; see life unwind. The time could not be ending; morning's chilled a bit, with dew. That drive away impending: blessed the presence; don't be blue. Don't dwell now on the sorrow; busy lives await them all. This time in the tomorrow will be precious in recall.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Double congratulations to siblings Mickayla and Ryden Reeves who just graduated from the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program!! And a big shout out to Mickayla and Ryden’s family for instilling a love of books and reading in their young children! Want to do the same for your children? Sign them up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten at the Amery Area Public Library.

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 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register. Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457. Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601. Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge. Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge. C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message. Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public.

Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information. Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge. Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register. Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105. Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome. Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474. Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does. Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360. Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474.

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. •We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 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 715-268-5270. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time. 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. Through our regular activities we provide opportunities for families to come together to enrich their students’ learning experiences with special classes, field trips, play dates, and celebrations. We facilitate regular time together which provides social, academic and character-building activities for our children while parents encourage and support each other through the homeschooling journey. We also strive to serve our surrounding communities through projects that emphasize selflessness and provide opportunities for parents and children to use their gifts and talents to serve others. 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..

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Polk County Deer Advisory Council to hold first meeting Aug. 24 Polk County deer population objectives and Deer Management Unit (DMU) boundaries that will be followed for the next three years will be the main topics of discussion at the meeting of the County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) meeting. This meeting will be held at Polk County Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on August 24, 2017 starting at 6:00 PM. While this is a working meeting of the council, the public is encouraged to attend and will have a formal opportunity to provide insight during the public comment period of the meeting. CDACs are part of an effort to provide more public input on deer management issues and give stakeholders a greater responsibility in managing local deer numbers.

Councils will be developing recommendations regarding deer population objectives and DMU boundaries that will influence herd management in their county over the next three years. Recommendations will be sent to the Natural Resources Board for approval in December. Citizens are encouraged to attend their CDACs August meeting and provide comments to the council. Local Department of Natural Resources staff will be on hand to present information and answer any questions. Following the August meetings, a public comment period will take place, with a final council meeting being held October 5, 2017 to allow the council to review public feedback before making final recommendations on the county deer popu-

lation objective and DMU boundaries. Each council will reconvene in spring 2018 to develop antlerless deer harvest quotas for deer hunting seasons and consider various strategies to meet population objectives. Those unable to attend their county’s meeting can view meeting minutes on the department’s CDAC website at www. dnr.wi.gov. Many county councils have vacant seats and qualified individuals are encouraged to look at the list of members if interested in filling a seat. An application and frequently asked questions document can be found on the CDAC page. For more information regarding County Deer Advisory Councils, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword “CDAC.”

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER We have started up a Canasta Group which meets Mondays at 1pm. The only requirement is that you become a member of the Center which costs only $20 per year. There are also so many other activities at the Center which you can participate in such as Polish Poker, Bridge, Bingo, Pool and much more. The Blue Hills Genealogical Society will present a 2 hour class on “Getting Started in Genealogy” at the Community Center on September 11th from 1pm-3pm. Please bring a pencil with eraser and pen for taking notes and information you have on your family tree. Reservations must be made by Friday September 8th by calling 715268-6605. This class is free and open to the public. Marcia Nelson from the Sleep Wellness Center will be presenting information on general sleep and wellness along with a review of the most common sleep disorders on August 15th at 1pm. Join in on a discussion on the sleep challenges we face as we get older, learn about common sleep disorders seen in the aging community. This seminar is free and open to the public but registration is required. Please call 715-268-6605 to reserve your spot. 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-for-profit or-

ganizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Tuesday pool winners on August 1st were Gary Snelling in first, Wendell Anderson took second, Mary Fisher placed third, Paul Seidel took fourth, and Loren Bavin received the consolation prize. August 3rd Tuesday pool winners were: Gary Snelling-1st, Mary Fisher -2nd, Val Hansen- 3rd, Paul Seidel- 4th and the consolation prize went to Gene Pribnow. Thursday pool winners on August 8th were Carl Johnson in first place, Gary Snelling came in second, Paul Seidel placed third, Gene Pribnow placed fourth, and Wendell Anderson finished with the consolation prize. Thursday pool winners on August 10th were: Gary Snelling-1st, Carl Johnson- 2nd, Wendell Anderson- 3rd, and the consolation prize went to Les Peterson. Wii Bowling winners for August 1st were Paul Seidel in first place, Jerry Fisher in second, and Orville Lundgren took third place. Wii Bowling winners for August 8th were: Paul Seidel in 1st, Orville Lundgren-2nd, Dave Olson-3rd. Wednesday bridge winners were Joyce Egan in first, Bev Kjeseth came in second, Kate Kellerman came in third. Congratulations to all! Have a safe and wonderful week….. Susan Shachtman, Assistant Director

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer reading The library’s summer reading program, “Build a Better World,” wrapped up on August 12. Over 500 children and teens participated in the reading incentive part of the program. We would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their support of the program: Subway, Ida Mae’s, Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, WESTconsin Credit Union, Trollhaugen, Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation, Amery Woman’s Club, Golden Age Manor, and the School District of Amery Storytime Family Storytime for 2-6 yearolds is offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime is followed by engaging early learn-

ing 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 groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature. The Great

Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center. Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Meetings are open to all members and to the public. E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive col-

lection 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.

Rodney’s dad taught him to mop & wash floors vacuum mow grass shovel snow wash windows Cindy taught Rodney how to wipe down tables chairs & countertops Better Self Wellness

I look past the meadow across the quarry, Up to the trees and far away, There is a different tinge to the color now, The deep summer green is faded from the leaves somehow. Almost two months from the longest day, Less sunshine for leaves, shorter days every day. Soon nature will display its golden hue, A burst of beauty against a sky of blue. It is exciting to see the seasons go by, A different atmosphere in which to sigh. Soon Labor day will come, vacation time must end, School will begin, an exciting time around the bend. Each year we watch the seasons come and go, Nature displays her beauty of art we know. A walk in autumn woods, leaves crackling at our feet, A crisp feeling that is very hard to beat. Larry Phillipson is a Poet Laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Kresl earns national recognition in oncology field The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has selected 23 distinguished members to receive the ASTRO Fellow designation, and among the recipients is Amery native Dr. John Kresl of Pheonix. The 2017 class of Fellows will be recognized during the Awards Ceremony at ASTRO’s 59th Annual Meeting, to be held September 24-27 in San Diego. The Fellows Program, started in 2006, honors those that have been an Active, Emeritus or International member of ASTRO for at least 15 years, have given the equivalent of 10 years of service to ASTRO and have made significant contributions to the field of radiation oncology in the areas of research, education, patient care or service and leadership. Including the 2017 class of Fellows, 292 of ASTRO’s more than 10,000 members worldwide have received the FASTRO designation. “The impact that this group of dedicated individuals has had on the field of radiation oncology is immense,” says ASTRO Chair David C. Beyer, MD, FASTRO. “On behalf of ASTRO, I commend and thank these 23 outstanding physicians and medical physicists for their far-reaching contributions over the

years—through research and patient care—to our specialty and the fight against cancer.” Candidates must be nominated by a current ASTRO Fellow, accompanied by three letters of support from a selected subset of ASTRO members. A committee reviews all nominations and presents a slate to ASTRO’s Board of Directors for approval. The 2017 Fellows are: •Douglas W. Arthur, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia •Jeffrey D. Bradley, MD, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis •Kevin Camphausen, MD, Radiation Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland •Hak Choy, MD, UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas •Brian Czito, MD, Duke University in Durham, North Carolina •Patricia Harrigan Hardenbergh, MD, Shaw Regional Cancer Center in Edwards, Colorado •Eric M. Horwitz, MD, Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia •Kenneth Shung Hu, MD, New York University Langone Medical Center in New York •Peter Anthony Spencer Johnstone, MD, Moffitt

Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida •Jonathan P.S. Knisely, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine in New York •Albert Koong, MD, PhD, Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California •John J. Kresl, MD, PhD, Phoenix CyberKnife and Radiation Oncology Center, Palo Verde Cancer Specialists in Phoenix •Nancy Lee, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York •Simon S. Lo, MB, ChB, University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle •Richard D. Lovett, MD, University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington •Alvaro Martinez, MD, 21st Century Oncology in Farmington Hills, Michigan •Lorraine Portelance, MD, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami in Miami •George Rodrigues, MD, PhD, London Health Sciences Centre in London, Ontario •Alphonse G. Taghian, MD, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston •Bin S. Teh, MD, Houston Methodist Hospital, Cancer Center and Research Institute in Houston •Wolfgang A. Tomé,

Wisconsin Interstate Park Calendar of Events The following events will take place this week at Wisconsin’s Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls. A Wisconsin State Park pass is required for admission to all events. Thursday, August 17th, 10:00 – 11:00 am Nature’s Story Time Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a Nature Story, Activity and Snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Dr. John Kresl is currently the Medical Director of the Phoenix CyberKnife and Radiaition Oncology Center, and serves as a Managing Partner for Palo Verde Cancer Specialists in Phoenix Arizona, and as Chief Medical Officer for Select Healthcare and Alliance Oncology, two national providers of radiosurgery and radiation oncology services. Dr. Kresl is/has been involved in designing, developing and starting more than 35 radiosurgery/radiation oncology/ cancer centers in the US and worldwide.

PhD, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York •Frank A. Vicini, MD, 21st Century Oncology, in Farmington Hills, Michigan •Fang-Fang Yin, PhD, Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina

Friday, August 18th, 3:00- 4:00 pm Macro Adventures Discover the critter world of another dimension. You will be surprised at what you find! Meet at the Beach House. Saturday, August 19th, 9:00 – 10:00pm Universe in the Park An outreach program of the Space Astronomy Lab and the Department of Astronomy, UW- Madison. This special Universe in the Park presentation will be followed by a star-gazing session outdoors with the aid of a telescope (weather permitting). The indoor program will be held rain or shine. Learn about the latest discoveries of our universe! Meet at the Ice Age Center. Sunday, August, 20th, 9:30 – 10:30am Fantastic Potholes! That’s glacial potholes! What are they? & How did they form? We will walk the western terminus of the Ice Age Trail and discover the answers. Meet at the Pothole Trail sign. Monday, August 21st, 12:30 – 1:30 pm Solar Eclipse Viewing and Information We will be able to safely see 80% of the eclipse using a solar shield on a Celestron telescope, solar glasses or utilizing the pin hole technique! Lemonade and Popcorn supplied by the Friends of Interstate Park will be available to snack on. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Top 5 summer safety hazards for kids I enjoy camping, fishing, canoeing and sitting around the campfire as well as any activity that involves beHealth ing outside. Even more, Matters I want my Benjamin Bogle, family to share the DNP, Doctor of same pasNursing Practice, sion for the outdoors Family Medicine as I do, but safely. Caring for children with preventable minor and life threating injuries has not kept me from enjoying outdoor activities with my children and their friends. However, it has made me cautious enough to include discussion about safety when setting up camp, building a fire, boating or helping around the house. I want them to enjoy

the outdoors, but equipped with the knowledge to do so safely. For many children and families, summer means plenty of fun in the sun. Parents, however, need to be cautious. Many outdoor activities can end with injuries or – even worse – a trip to the emergency room. The good news is that the vast majority of these injures are preventable. These activities can land children in the hospital, so here are some tips on how to prevent injuries:

Water safety Piloting a boat isn’t like driving a car. There aren’t lanes and you can’t assume people are looking out for you. Keep your eyes peeled for other boaters, jet skis, swimmers and people dragging tubers. Never consume alcohol while boating or during water recreation. Among adolescents and adults,

alcohol use is involved in up to 70 percent of deaths associated with water recreation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most importantly, children should always wear life jackets. Designate an adult to be a “water watcher” with children swimming in a pool or lake.

Burns Don’t assume a fire pit is cool – even the morning after a campfire. Seemingly cool logs can cause third-degree burns and ignite flammables like gasoline. Never let kids or pets wander over an open fire pit – even if it appears as if embers are cool and grey.

Fireworks Fireworks are dangerous. Period. Even sparklers can cause burns and blindness. Mishaps with larger fireworks can end

in loss of digits, limbs and even life. Nationally, more than half of firework injuries happen to children younger than 19 years old.

Lawnmowers Lawnmowers and kids don’t mix. Both riding and push mowers can cause serious injuries. The dangers of a spinning blade are obvious, but kids can be seriously hurt falling off riding mowers as well. Keep young children inside while mowing. Children should be at least 12 years old before operating a push mower and at least 16 before operating a riding mower.

Trampolines Trampolines are an especially common culprit of summertime injuries. In addition to broken bones, fractures and sprains, kids can sustain serious head and spinal trauma. If

trampoline use is unavoidable, install safety netting around the trampoline and cover its frame, springs and nearby landing surfaces with shock-absorbing pads. Trampolines should be assessed often for tears or equipment malfunctions. Only one person should be on at a time and adults should always supervise. If a child does injure themselves, parents should take an assessment of the situation and provide first-aid if necessary. If symptoms or pain worsen, parents should schedule an appointment with a health care provider. If you don’t have a doctor or provider, make an appointment with one of Amery Hospital & Clinic’s providers on our care team. For any serious injuries, parents should immediately take their child to the emergency room or call 911.

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Polk County Featured at the Wisconsin State Fair MILWAUKEE—Members of the Polk County Tourism Council spent time at the Wisconsin State Fair, promoting Polk County last week. Tourism Council members, William Johnson and Roxanne White, Frederic, and John Morley, Luck, worked booths in the Wisconsin Products Pavilion with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, and the Maple Syrup Producers Association. As a partner with the WI Department of Tourism, the day was spent handing out Polk County Guidebooks, and answering questions about all of the great things to do in Polk County. Morley, who owns Morley’s Maple Syrup in Luck, made sure everyone knew Polk County will be hosting the Maple Syrup Producers “first tapping” event in March of 2018, to kick off the start of the maple syrup gathering season. The first tapping was held in Polk County several years ago, at Dave Richter’s sugar house near Luck, and was covered by an Eau Claire television station. This is the first time Polk County has been featured at the WI State Fair. Polk County had set a record in visitor spending during 2016 at $83.6 million.

The Polk County Tourism Council, operating the Polk County Information Center, makes sure visitors know all of the great things there are to do here.

cies ends in miscarriage, according to Bass who is researching the 30-day process during which a mare both becomes pregnant and the unborn foal attaches to its mother’s uterine wall. The exact process through which a mare’s body determines it is pregnant is a mystery, she says, and solving it may lead to more healthy pregnancies. “If I can help reduce pregnancy loss, it can increase the number of healthy foals born, and what a big picture we would have with other mammalian species,”

Sheriff warns of driveway paving scams After investigation several reports, The Polk County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public to be aware of fly-by-night companies claiming to be in the driveway paving business. “We are asking that people be careful in dealing with companies doing this kind of work who just show up soliciting the business,” says Sheriff Pete Johnson. “People should take care to look at the contract on price and quality of work including asphalt thickness. We would caution against doing this kind of work on the spur of the moment. Never agree to a contract without a chance to look into the company doing the work and potentially having a family member or attorney look at the agreement first. We are especially asking that people have a conversation with their elderly parents, neighbors, friends, and relatives to let them know that this is occurring and that they should avoid entering into an agreement without some serious thought first.” Johnson adds that the public should contact the Sheriff’s Department to report any suspicious activity, and also provide a license plate number if possible.

Amery Hospital & Clinic Elodie Noelle Lee, 8 lbs. 12 ozs., born on July 18 to Ashley and Jacob Lee of Amery. Callen Volk Young, 6 lbs. 9 ozs., born on July 20 to Cheryl and Matt Young of New Richmond. Jordy Ray Mitchell, 5 lbs. 6 ozs., born on July 24 to Emily and Jason Mitchell of Amery. Matthew Maverick Schmidt, 7 lbs. 2 ozs., born on July 24 to Ashley and Jeffrey Schmidt of Amery. Selena Andrea Roscoe, 5 lbs. 7 ozs., born on July 25 to Denise Zelinski and DeShawn Roscoe, Clayton. Blake Ardell Eichten, 6 lbs. 14 ozs., born on August 2 to Jessica and Adam Eichten of Frederic. Holden Wayne Wassberg, 6 lbs. 4 ozs., born on August 3 to Samantha and Jeffrey Wassberg of Centuria.

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“Ruby” the mascot of the Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association stopped by the booth for a visit.

UW-River Falls seeks to expand equine studies through NSF grant Casie Bass, an assistant professor in the Animal and Food Science Department at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, has initiated a grant application to help drive her research on the survivability of foals and maternal recognition of pregnancy in horses. The grant is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grant to expand groundbreaking work in the field of equine sciences. About one in three mammalian pregnan-

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Bass said. “If I can better understand this mechanism, and how her body recognizes it’s pregnant, I can absolutely impact those things.” According to the NSF’s website, the CAREER program is designed to support early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic models in research and education and lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. CAREER is one of the most prestigious and competitive NSF grant programs. “UW-River Falls values undergraduate research and that requires faculty to develop research programs which are both innovative and assessable so that

undergraduate students can be active participants in publishable research,” said Diane Bennett, director of Grants and Research at UW-River Falls. “We applaud Casie for her initiative not only in her research, but also for her plans to include the greater university community in this important field.” Founded in 1874, UW-River Falls is located in a scenic community just 30 miles from downtown St. Paul, Minn. UW-River Falls students are empowered, beginning in their first semester, to participate in hands-on research, global travel, and collaborative learning with award-winning and caring faculty.

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Joslyn Jane Lowry, 8 lbs. 3 ozs., born on July 29 to Ariel Wilson and Tyler Lowry of Grantsburg. Oden Dakota Boland, 7 lbs. 7 ozs., born on July 31 to Nicole Slate and Dylan Boland of Siren. Kaylee Sweet Dobberschutz, 9 lbs. 2 ozs., born on July 31 to Nicole McCorison and Tanner Dobberschutz of Luck. Wyatt Cory Murphy, 8 lbs. 13 ozs., born on August 1 to Alexis Murphy and Cameron Zappa of Centuria. Onella Clare Ross, 8 lbs., born on August 1 to Kayla and Austin Ross of St. Croix Falls. Rhett Allen Swenson, 8 lbs. 2 ozs., born on August 1 to Aalyssa and Austin Swenson of Luck. Kade Zai Meng Cheng, 7 lbs. 9 ozs., born on August 2 to Jessica Hagen of Milltown. Gannon Allen Peterson, 6 lbs. 4 ozs., born on August 4 to Rachael and Spencer Peterson of Webster. Clarabelle Annaliese Volgren, 9 lbs. 15 ozs., born on August 4 to Erin and Jeremy Volgren of Balsam Lake. Freddi Jean Keim, 7 lbs. 9 ozs., born on August 4 to Shawna Matrious and Jason Keim of Webster.

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Welcome to Amery…“WCCO Going To The Lake”! Yes, the WCCO crew including Mark Rosen and Ali Lucia will be visiting our wonderful town this week with their Summer segment of Going To The Lake. They will be in town on Thursday and Friday taping various businesses and activities. Be ready, have your smiles on. This may be your chance to be on TV. This is a very exciting event for the whole town!

It’s celebration time at the AMERY FREE PRESS. We are having an Open House on Friday, August 18, in honor of 125 years in business. We invite everyone to stop by on Friday afternoon from 1-4pm for cake and refreshments.

“Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is KRISTO ORTHODONTICS. They offer orthodontic care for children and adults along with flexible payment plans. Kristo Orthodontics is located in the Dental Arts building on the north end of Amery. Happy 3rd Anniversary on August 16 to my niece and nephew-in-law, Kara and Kody. Also, Happy Birthday wishes this week to my nephew-in-law, Kelly, on August 17; to my nephew, Scott, on August 19; and to my nieces, Kylee, on August 19, Mikayla who will be 7 years old on August 20, and to Carrie on August 22. Enjoy your very special days! Last week, the Milwaukee Brewers played the Twins at Target Field in the cities so we made the trip in on Tuesday night. It is always fun going to a game even if the outcome isn’t quite what we were hoping for, and besides, it was a beautiful night for a ballgame.

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Have you got your “FISH FINDER” entry turned in for a chance to win some Amery Scrip Money? If not, you better hurry. Here is what you need to do… pick up an entry form at the Amery Free Press, Chet Johnson Drug, Bremer Bank, WESTconsin Credit Union, or Royal Credit Union. Visit the participating businesses to find out the name of their fish. Fill out your entry form and drop off the completed form at the above businesses by 3pm on August 17. A random drawing of the most correct entries will be at Music On The River on Friday night. Good Luck! And speaking of MUSIC ON THE RIVER…the final concert at Michael Park for this year is Friday, August 18, with music by “The Stogies” from 5-7pm followed by “Lamont Cranston” at 7pm. Besides enBev and Bette with Ryan Griffin at Meet & Greet. joying great music outdoors, the event offers delicious food, ice cream, refreshments, car show, and a fun Dave and I cheering on the Brewers at Target Field. time hanging out with family and KANABEC friends. COUNTY On Saturday we journeyed north to Minong for the Thank you to all the individuals and businesses annual Jack Link’s Northwoods Music Festival. The who had a part in sponsoring and organizing the 2017 event is held in the Link Ford parking lot. We had a Amery Music On The River. By looking at the turnwonderful time…great entertainment, delicious food, out the last 2 months, your efforts are appreciated by and great friends to spend the day with. The line-up of many, many people. Good Job! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 entertainment was Ryan Griffin, Brandon Steve $1.00 VOL. 131 NO. 19Ray, www.moraminn.com Moakler, Maddie and Tae, Sawyer Brown, A ThouSaturday night is the kick-off for the AMERY sand Horses, and ended with Kip Moore. As you can FALL FESTIVAL QUEEN TALENT COMPETITION. The night begins with a Pie & Ice Cream Social tell, we even had our pictures taken with some of the celebrities…one of the celebrities was a little hairier (also serving BBQ’s) sponsored by the Amery High than the others. School Band Boosters from 5-7pm in the Amery High Have a great week, and take extra precaution while School Cafeteria. The band will perform at 6pm. PINE CITY viewing the Solar Eclipse on August 21 as not to damThe Queen Talent Competition is at 7pm in the high age your eyes. school auditorium. Admission is $3 plus an Amery Fall Festival button. Tickets available at the door. Bev and I with Brandon Ray during Meet & Greet. Proceeds will go towards royalty scholarships. Good Luck to all the girls on Saturday!

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