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Serving Marine-on-St. Scandia, May Township Polk County would see a levy increase Croix, of less

than 1 percent next year under the 2017 budget proposal laid out last week by County Administrator Dana Frey and Deputy Administrator Andrea Jerrick.

The .67 percent increase is the maximum permitted by the state’s levy cap, which allows increases only as a function of new construction.

Impacts for taxpayers will vary based on changes in property value, but the actual tax rate is set to drop — the county tax on a $100,000 house was $527 in 2016 and would be $513 in 2017 (as long as the property value didn’t change).

The $21.6 million Polk County expects to collect in levy revenue accounts for roughly 31 percent of the county’s anticipated $53.4 million total revenue. Remaining funds come from state aid, grants, fees for services and other sources.

Spending The administration’s 2017 budget recommends $52.7 million in spending, an increase of almost $400,000 from 2016. But that increase includes the replacement of the county’s 911 system, which is expected to cost $1.1 million.

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The first annual Suicide Awareness Walk was held in Balsam Lake Saturday, gathering more than 500 participants and raising more than $30,000 for Polk County’s Mental Health Task Force. The numbers far surpassed the group’s original goal of raising $20,000 for the cause.

The emotional event featured guest speaker Michael Learned, and included many participants who walked in honor of loved ones who had been lost to suicide. Organizers report over 300 individual donations and 65 business/organization donations to the cause. Mark your calendars for next year’s event, which will be held May 20th, 2017.

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SCAMS: Scammers have many realistic schemes, authorities say ‘don’t engage’ FROM PAGE ONE

new twist these scam artists are now using the phone to frighten people into giving them access to their computers by claiming to be representatives of technical support firms of big name companies like “Microsoft”.

Too often these urgent calls from “Tech Support” convince unsuspecting consumers to give scammers personal information, passwords, credit card numbers and remote control of their computers.

The call will go something like this: The caller will identify themselves as representing a well-known company like Microsoft, or they say they are affi liated with a more generic, unfamiliar firm.

They often claim that they have been alerted that your computer has been infected or they promise to protect you from future problems. They may be fast talking, pushy and relentless on the phone.

They may already have your name and other basic information available from public directories. They may even guess what computer soft-

ware you’re using. They will confuse you with a barrage of technical terms. Ask you to go to your computer and perform a series of complex tasks. Sometimes they target legitimate computer fi les and claim they are viruses. These tactics are designed to scare you into believing they can fi x your “problem”.

Once they gain your trust they may ask you to give them remote access to your computer, try to enroll you in worthless computer maintenance or warranty programs and then ask for credit card information so they can bill you for phony services or trick you into installing malware that could steal sensitive data like user names or passwords. Sometimes they direct you to websites and ask you to enter in your credit card number and other personal information.

If you paid for these so called tech support services, you may later get a call about a refund. The “Refund Scam” works like this: Several months after the purchase of tech support services someone might call to ask if you are happy with the

service or the caller may say that the company is going out of business and is providing refunds. The scammers will eventually ask for a bank or credit card account number or, they will ask you to create a Western Union account in order to process a refund.

They might ask for remote a+++ccess to your computer to help you fi ll out the necessary forms. But instead of putting money in your account the scammer withdraws money from your account.

Unfortunately these types of crimes are impossible for local law enforcement to track and prosecute. Most of these scam operations are based in India or other overseas countries.

How to Protect Yourself?

If you have caller ID on your phone be wary of answering calls from unknown numbers.

Instead let the call go to voicemail and if it is important they will leave a message.

Never turn over control of your computer or give your computer password to anyone you do not know. No legitimate organization calls you and asks for your password.

Never give banking, credit card or other personal information to an unknown caller.

Don’t rely on caller ID alone to authenticate a caller. Criminals spoof caller ID numbers.

Hang up and call the company directly using a number you know to be genuine.

If a caller notifies you that they have detected a virus on your computer hang up! Microsoft or any other legitimate computer software company will never contact you directly. Do not engage the caller in any conversation. Just hang up.

If you have concerns about your computer contact your security software company directly and ask for help. Look for a company’s tech support phone number on their software package or on your receipt. Or consider taking your computer to a local security software company that you trust.

If you do pay for tech support services pay with a credit card in case you need to challenge the charge. Never, ever send money via a wire service.

If you’ve already responded to a scam by downloading

software or have given remote access to your computer you need to take these steps: Get rid of the malware. Update or download legitimate security software and scan your computer or take your computer to a reputable local security software company.

Change the passwords that you gave out. If you use those passwords for other accounts change those too.

If you paid for bogus services with a credit card, call your credit card provider and ask to reverse the charges.

Check your statements for any other charges you didn’t make and ask to reverse those too.

If you think someone may have accessed your personal or financial information visit the FTC’s Identity Theft website for more important steps you should take.

Contact your local police department and fi le a police report.

File a complaint with the FTC at www.ftc.gov/complaint.

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become difficult to find.”

The budget also calls for $40,000 to upgrade lighting systems and $150,000 to implement a County Business Office, which Frey believes would streamline services for residents.

The proposal recommends that the county borrow between $9 and $11.4 million for a new highway department facility and $600,000 to replace a bridge on County Highway J. Many budget expenditures are predetermined — almost half of the county’s budget is spent on personnel, from law enforcement to public health to the highway crew. The county currently employs about 422 people full time.

The budget allows for services to continue at current levels, though Frey warned that if freezes and cuts continue at the state level, the county will be forced to cut personnel and

programs in the future.

“The 2019 budget is balanced,” he explained, “(so) if the 2017 (state) legislature continues to follow the path of freezing or cutting local revenues the county board will have time to determine which programs should be cut or eliminated. Note that these cuts will need to be substantial.”

Overview Frey commented that the proposal for next year’s budget “continues the transition to a smaller, more efficient government, one more flexible and responsive in service provision, more competitive in the market for talent, and altogether better at providing the services citizens want and are willing to pay for.”

The county board will review the administration’s budget proposal in the coming weeks and suggest changes in October. They will make final tweaks and ultimately approve the budget in November.

Other business • The county took another step toward the creation of a new highway department facility Sept. 20 when the board approved up to $60,000 (plus real estate transfer fees and recording costs) for the purchase of 20 acres in the Village of Balsam Lake. Architectural and engineering firm SEH reviewed the current highway facility earlier this year and advised building from scratch on a new site, due to increased needs for space and congestion at the current site.

• The board authorized an agreement with Unity School to develop and execute a pilot program for preventative social services. The program will be funded by a grant and will cost the county nothing.

• The board approved spending for signage installation and maintenance on ATV/UTV routes along county roads.

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Polk County Administrator Dana Frey outlined his 2017 budget proposal to the Polk County Board last Tuesday.

Local lakes stocked with walleye, ready for fishing

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

North Twin and Pike Lakes each got 3,000 new residents this week, young walleye which were hatched from the Gollon Bait and Fish Farm in Dodgeville earlier this spring.

The young walleye already measure seven to eight inches each, and will grow about two inches a year into maturity.

With permits from the DNR, the Amery Lakes District has paid to have the lakes stocked for most of the last ten years now, according to Lakes District treasurer, Jon Berguist.

Berguist adds that walleye don’t breed very well naturally in these lakes. The addition will help promote good fishing locally for many years to come.

Several of 3,000 young walleye pour from a tube into the waters of North Twin Lake on Monday. The Lake District annually stocks both North Twin and Pike lake to insure better fishing for local anglers.

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Craft Fair, Bake Sale & Expo Little Falls Lutheran Church invites you to their craft fair, bake sale, and expo Saturday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event features Scentsy, Tupperware, Usborne Books, handmade items and more.

Raffles and lunch available.

Little Falls Lutheran Church is located at 1272 44th Ave. in Amery.

Pork & Turkey Dinner Trinity Lutheran Church of Garfield will host a Roast Pork and Turkey Dinner, with homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, cole slaw, deserts, coffee, milk and lemonade for a free will offering. Serving will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church of Garfield, 1 mile east of Hwy 65 on Cty Rd F.

Paws on the Trail Join Arnell Humane Society for a fun walk with pets, family and friends on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, to help support the Arnell Memorial Humane Society. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Soo Line Pavilion, walk at 11 a.m. rain or shine. Colorful bandanas for all pets. Photographer present.

T-shirt for those raising $25 in pledges. Food and drinks available.

OCTOBER 2 Fall Dinner & Raffle St. John’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake will hold its annual fall dinner and raffle from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, October 2. Serving chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, green beans, cranberries, rolls, pie and beverage. $8 for age 12 and up, $5 for 6-12, and $3 for under 6. Cash prizes raffle drawings held at 2 p.m., need not be present to win.

Swedish Dinner & Craft Sale Balsam Lutheran Church at 1115 Mains Crossing in Amery will hold a Swedish Fall Dinner along with their craft and bake sale Sunday, October 2 fro m 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Serving Swedish Meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, corn, cranberries, coleslaw, rolls, homemade pie and beverages. Adults $9, children 5 to 10 are $5, and 4 and under free.

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‘Tobacco Free Like a Warrior’ Amery Middle School’s FACT Youth take a moment to pose with their Homecoming themed tobacco-free message.

will hold a Harvest Dinner from 11:30 to 1:30, Sunday, October 2. Serving ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, squash, coleslaw, rolls and pie for a free will offering. Deronda Lutheran is located at 1239 65th Ave. (Cty Rd. F) in Amery.

OCTOBER 3 Woman’s Club Meeting Amery Woman’s Club will meet Monday, October 3rd at The Farm Table restaurant.

Social hour begins at 5 followed by dinner at 6. Reserve by September 28 by calling Betty at 715-268-7568. Guests welcome.

Financial Aid Night Parents and Students are invited to a financial aid night for prospective college students at the Amery High School Library. Begins at 6 p.m.

Hospice Care Training Lakeview Medical Center Hospice Care in Rice Lake will provide hospice volunteer training free of charge. Men and women of all ages and backgrounds are invited to give a few hours a week to assist terminally ill patients and their loved ones within Lakeview’s hospice program. Individuals interested in becoming a hospice volunteer must complete the 20-hour training program.

Training begins October 3 and continues each Monday and Thursday evening through Ocotber 27. Pre-registration required, call 715-236-6255 for more information.

OCTOBER 4 Amery Swedish Club Amery Swedish club will meet Tuesday, October 4 at 7 p.m. at our Saviors Lutheran.

Kathie Cellotti and Rachel Starbuck will be presenting a program on famed Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. It is free and open to the public. Fika/ follows presentation.

Boys Booster Basketball signup Booster basketball signup for boys grades K-8 will be October 4th from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Amery High School Cafeteria.

Fee for grades K-3 is $30, 4-8 is $50. Everyone that registers will receive an Amery basketball t-shirt.

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OCTOBER 5 Public screening of ‘Education, Inc.’ Wednesday, October 5th at 7PM, the public is invited to a free showing of the award winning documentary, “Education, Inc” at the Amery Intermediate School Library.

The movie looks at the effects of privatization, politics, and dark money on America’s public education system. A discussion will follow the screening, which is sponsored by The Polk County Democrats. polkcountywisconsindemocrats. org

OCTOBER 8 Harvest of Harmony Indianhead Barbershop Chorus presents Harvest of Harmony at the Amery High School. Shows at 2 and 7 p.m. $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Show will feature The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus, in addition to area quartets ‘Vocal Spectrum’ and ‘Chord Smash.’ Tickets available at Chet Johnson Drug.

OCTOBER 8 Changing Colors Ride Join the Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail in a Changing Colors Ride along the trail, Saturday, October 8 at 1 p.m.

Fall Harvest Dinner The annual Fall Harvest Dinner will be held at Elim Lutheran Church from 4 to 7 p.m. The dinner will include turkey, hand and all the trimmings. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children 6 to 10. Carry outs available. Craft sale, bazaar and bake sale will be held during the dinner. Elim Lutheran is located at 1227 County Road D in Range.

OCTOBER 10 Winter Clothing Distribtution Amery Lions and Amery Schools will hold their annual Winter Clothing Distribution for children pre-k through grade 12 on October 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. Donations can be taken to RCU through October 7

Community Blood Drive Amery Woman’s Club will host a Red Cross community blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, located at 217 Deronda Street in Amery. To schedule an appointment call Vicki at 715-268-6271. A driver’s license or blood donor card is required to donate.

OCTOBER 11 Candidate Forum Friends of the Milltown Public Library are hosting a county candidate forum at the Milltown Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m. Candidates for Polk County Clerk and District Attorney will be present. Audience members will have an opportunity to submit questions.

OCTOBER 15 Amery Fire 125th Anniversary Open house and safety day Join the Amery Fire Department in celebrating their 125th anniversary. An open house and fire safety day will be held Saturday, October 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Amery Fire Hall.

Food and refreshments will be provided.

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OCTOBER 16 Pancake Breakfast Little Falls Lutheran Church will host a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Serving blueberry or plain pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, strawberries, juice, milk and coffee. Little Falls Lutheran is located at 1272 44th Ave. in Amery.

OCTOBER 22 Trick or Trot Have some fun for a good cause! The third annual trick or trot invites you to dress up for halloween and walk or run a 5k route to benefit Polk County’s Backpack program and the Amery Area Food Pantry.

Registration is $20. Register by September 30 to receive a long sleeve tshirt. Timing is offered for runners. Register at 8 a.m. day of the event, walk/run begins at 9 a.m. in North Park.

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Science fiction fans are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the premiere of “Star Trek,” the show that created a new genre of entertainment and inspired a diverse group of people to accomplish many different things.

The program chronicled the journeys of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.

The show premiered in the late 1960s, a time of social upheaval and change in America.

We weren’t sure if our nation would survive, but this strange program showed us Publisher television a future where everyone got Tom Stangl along, everyone had jobs and disease and injustice had been eradicated.

Some of the more rabid fans of the show credit its technology and items such as the communicator as inspiration for cellular phones. There’s talk of a hospital bed coming out that will give vital signs like the sickbay beds did in the show.

The transporter, the machine that scrambled, sent and reassembled your atoms has not come to pass.

I watched the original show, the movies and the “next generation” program as well as “Deep Space Nine,” “Voyager,” and the worst of all – “Enterprise.” For what it’s worth, I liked “Deep Space Nine” the best.

For the record, I don’t have a costume and have successfully transitioned into adulthood.

The Federation, the governing body that sent starships on their missions, had a strict protocol that forbade contact with civilizations that were not evolved enough to deal with encounters with people from different worlds.

The policy was so strict that persons who disobeyed this “prime directive” were subject to penalties up to and including death.

Would real aliens be so benevolent?

I read an article last week about a talk from famed physicist Steven Hawking on communicating with alien life, should we ever get a call.

Hawking believes the mathematical possibilities of life existing somewhere in the galaxy are very real. Whether they possess technology more advanced that we currently have is another matter.

Hawking cautions that if we would receive a communication from aliens, we might be better off just to let it go to voicemail, so to speak. Replying to a call risks revealing our technology and its limitations.

Recently, he put it in terms that everyone can understand. “We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet. I imagine they might exist in massive ships, having used up all the resources from their home planet.

Such advanced aliens would perhaps become nomads, looking to conquer and colonize whatever planets they can reach,” Professor Hawking said.

He concluded his talk by saying “If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn’t turn out very well for the American Indians.”

It’s hard to argue with that logic, but I doubt the folks that receive the first signals will be disciplined enough to avoid hitting the “reply all” button, and, as they say, the jig will be up.

Live long and prosper.

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The court of public opinion

BY MATT POMMER

The leaked release of hundreds of documents has revived interest into the legal and political controversies surrounding the John Doe investigation of Wisconsin’s recall elections.

Some 1,300 pages of documents show Gov. Scott Walker was personally involved in the coordination between his campaign and the Wisconsin Club for Growth which mounted fundraising efforts to protect Walker and several Republican legislators in recall elections.

The John Doe Capitol investigation Newsletter it is secret like– Matt Pommer a grand jury in many states – was to look into “an agreement of understanding related to the solicitation” by the governor and his campaign committee “to circumvent” state campaign finance law, according to one of the new documents.

Walker says he already has been absolved of any wrong-doing by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

The court also wants to destroy all of the evidence collected by John Doe prosecutors. The destruction order has been stayed until all appeals are completed.

Walker says critics are trying to get the Doe issues into the court of public opinion.

He is absolutely correct. But that’s what elections are all about – the public has the ultimate say in deciding what they think is proper. Yet it’s not the whole story.

One of the donors to the Club had written a notation on the bottom of his check that read “because Scott Walker asked.”

In the short run there is the question of whether two conservative members of the state Supreme Court should have recused themselves from participating in the John Doe case. The high court halted the John Doe. Michael Gableman and David Prosser had been backed by the Wisconsin Club for Growth when they ran for their top court positions.

Prosser recently retired from the court.

In one of the newly released documents Walker said that “Club for Growth- Wisconsin was key to retaining Justice Prosser.”

The U.S. Supreme Court this week was reviewing a petition to

have it review the controversy.

Perhaps the overriding issue in the Wisconsin case is the relationship between a candidate’s own campaign and a separate “issue” campaign organization.

Money to fight the recalls was sought from wealthy individuals and run through the non-profit Club for Growth. The donors were informed that their names and size of donations would not become public.

In one of the newly released documents Walker asked in an e-mail, did “I send out thank you notes?” to the donors of the private group. One of the donors to the Club had written a notation on the bottom of his check that read “because Scott Walker asked.”

The Wisconsin case gets to the issue of whether government should be able to require disclosure of all money flowing into political campaigns and, indirectly, whether donations can be limited.

The Guardian US, an arm of the British newspaper of The Guardian, had released the leaked documents. Release of sealed John Doe documents is a crime in Wisconsin.

The State Justice Department is talking about probing the release – and that could keep the issue alive until the next gubernatorial election.

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To the editor: The author of last week’s “Peterson ‘out of step’” letter has once again proven his skill at telling half-truths. My response will focus on only one of the issues he raised — that being my remarks on Wisconsin Public Radio about the so-called Right to Hunt Act, which Adam Jarchow co-sponsored. Just to be accurate, my answer to the question of whether I would have supported the bill was “probably not.” Here’s why: There was no hard evidence offered by supporters of this bill that hunter harassment is a serious problem in Wisconsin. All of the supporting “evidence” offered by proponents was anecdotal, and we heard the same stories repeated over and over again without any documentation. Since the bill became law, Jarchow’s office

has failed to respond to open records requests for documents that would support his claims of widespread hunter harassment.

State law already prohibits stalking or otherwise interfering with hunting, fishing and trapping activities. The right to hunt was added to the state constitution in 2003.

The Right to Hunt Act’s attempt to criminalize behaviors like watching, approaching or photographing hunters on public land is probably not constitutional. For that reason, it’s unlikely that any district attorney will ever charge anyone under this law.

The supposed target of the Right to Hunt Act, a group called the Wolf Patrol, is still active in Wisconsin. They have simply shifted their focus from wolf hunters to bear hunters. According to their

online pronouncements, the law has had zero deterrent effect on their activities.

The Right to Hunt Act is an example of “throw away” legislation.

Its purpose is not to fix a problem or make anyone’s life better; its purpose is to to enhance the image of the politicians who support it and to be used as a weapon against those who don’t. That’s why so few dared vote against it — not because they thought it was good law, but because they didn’t want to risk being branded as anti-hunting.

I support hunters’ rights as much as the next person. I just don’t support the politics of division, which is what the Right to Hunt Act was really all about.

Jeff Peterson Luck, Wis.

Calls for health impact study of windfarms To the editor: In early September, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors adopted, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Board, a Resolution Regarding the Planned Development of Wind Turbine Energy Systems in St. Croix County. The Resolution concerns the Highland Wind project and came forth after four years of public input, research, and reports from other affected Wisconsin counties where residents are experiencing health distress and some are abandoning their homes.

The Resolution calls for the State to conduct a health impact study, a human health hazard overhaul, and baseline health assessment recommendations for

communities subject to industrial wind turbine projects. And the response from the Department of Health Services? Spokeswoman, Elizabeth Goodsitt, stated studies considered by other agencies “… appear to support the conclusion that there is not verifiable health risks associated with wind turbines.” To place more weight on what appears to be, rather than on reality is to evade the truth.

To date the Public Service Commission has failed to investigate or enforce compliance for complaints received. The simple solution to verify wind turbine health effects is by sending teams of DHS staff into affected homes which have filed complaints with the PSC. DHS teams would occupy affected homes since the belief is

that no harm exists. Any onset of headaches, ear pressure, elevated blood pressure, dizziness, sleep disturbance or other issues would be documented by DHS and independent observers.

It would not take long for the DHS to draw the same conclusion the Federal government discovered in 1979 and confirm the Brown County Board of Health’s Human Health Hazard Declaration. Those who believe 500-foottall wind turbines cannot create enough sound pressure and stray voltage to cause harm to human and animal life either bought into the “windmill” pipedream or are counting their stacks of subsidy money.

Brenda Salseg Town of Forest Resident

Voters do have a choice for Assembly To the Editor: In today’s political world we are told that we should vote for the person who best represents us... but what exactly does that mean?

Should we vote for the political party that supports our schools, lakes, and “local government control” or should we vote for the party that wants to protect the integrity of our gun rights, hunting, and “low taxes”? Why can’t we have one person who will listen to “us,” their constituents and be willing to sit and work with us so they know what they should do to represent us? Is it not time to get away from making promises that sound good on paper but never carry through to reality?

Luckily the 28th Assembly district has a candidate that is not tied to a political party that demands he stick to one side of the

isle or the other! My name is Vincent Zilka and I am running with the Veterans Party of America which has three main tenets…

First to abide by the Constitution and the bill of rights, secondly to maintain a balanced budget (preferably to reduce the tax burden on our constituents), and finally… the most important one is to listen to our constituents!

In the August 31st issue of the Inter-County Leader Phil Peterson Sr. makes a lot of valid points, that I plan on addressing in more detail in future letters to the editor and one that needs correcting. I completely agree that for the main political parties elections are all about the money, I also agree that Wisconsin needs informed citizens which is something I have a detailed plan to fix, and the last thing he said that I

completely agreed with is that we need to stand against being told what to do and demand that our representatives ask us what it is they should be doing. The one thing I wanted to correct was that America is a Constitutional Republic… not a Democracy. In a true Democracy majority rules and people have no rights, in a Constitutional Republic we are afforded basic human rights that are supposed to afford us the freedom to live free from persecution and injustice by limiting the powers of the government and the majority rules mindset.

Do your research, get informed, and vote for the candidate that will do the best for you. Don’t just vote for the “lesser of two evils”.

Vincent Zilka Grantsburg, Wis.

To the editor: While it is true that wildlife around the world faces increases threats – primary a result of habitat loss due to the increase in human populations, unsustainable agriculture, mining practices, poaching and growing black market for the trade of animal parts. Regulated hunting has proven to be an effective means of protecting wildlife and, most importantly, the habitat they require to survive.

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, America’s twelve million hunters pump $25 billion dollars into the U.S. economy annually, more than a billion dollars of which goes towards licenses, tags and fees for conservation.

Market research by Southwick Associates found that hunters inject more than $426 million dollars into the African economy each year and support 53,000 jobs on that continent.

Here is a look at six instances where hunters and the funds they generate have preserved habitat and protected wildlife according to Petersen’s Hunting .com and Safari Club International (SCI).

Waterfowl-In the 1930’s much of the prairie pothole region of the U.S. and Canada had been drained for agriculture. To date Ducks Unlimited has managed to preserve more than twelve million acres of valuable waterfowl habitat in North America, proving that the hunter- based conservation works.

Cape Buffalo – Funds generated by hunters have made buffalo a valuable species and these animals are far better adapted to the fragile African landscape than domestic stock. In Mozambique’s Coutada 11 hunting areas alone buffalo numbers have increased from 1,200 in 1994 to more than 20,000 animals today thanks to anti-poaching efforts funded by hunter dollars. The African Wildlife Foundation estimates that Africa has a population of nine hundred thousand Cape Buffalo.

Whitetail Deer – In 1900 the number of whitetail deer had dropped between three hundred and four hundred thousand in the wake of unregulated market hunting.

After seasons and bag limits were enacted whitetail numbers rebounded sharply to an estimated 15 million animals today.

Wild Turkey – In the 1970’s hunters formed the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) which raised funds to preserve and restore valuable habitat and to reintroduce birds in areas where they had been extirpated.

When NWTF began there were an estimated one-and-a-half million turkeys in the United States and today there are more than seven million birds.

White Rhino – At one time the southern white rhino was nearly extinct and now numbers nearly 21,000. This success story is directly attributable to the economic incentives provided by hunting in South Africa.

Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in wildlife Restoration Act – In 1937 hunters, sport shooters, firearms and ammunition industry agreed to a 10-11% excise tax on the wholesale price of firearms, ammunition, bows and arrows. To date the tax has generated more than $10 billion dollars to fund wildlife conservation and hunter education programs.

Organizations that Fund Wildlife Programs There are many organizations that raise money and fund wildlife conservation and hunter education programs. They are: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Pheasants Forever, SCI Foundation, Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, and many more.

In 2015 the Sioux Falls, SD Chapter of the Rocky Foundation Elk raised over a million dollars for elk conservation.

Dennis Carson Clear Lake, Wis.

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Amery man faces 7th drunk driving charge after Buffalo Co. crash

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Amery man is facing his 7th drunk driving offense after an accident that occurred over the weekend in Buffalo County.

Mark R. Smith, 43 of Amery, was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 7th offense, according to a statement released by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

The statement says that Smith was operating his 2015

Ford F-150 pickup truck on Dike Road approximately one mile south of Highway 35 in Buffalo County when he struck a vehicle from behind that was stopped at a traffic light. The crash occurred just shortly before 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 24.

The vehicle struck was a 2012 Dodge auto operated by 29 year old Peter R. Groehler of Mondovi.

The State Patrol reports there were no injuries in the crash.

The Wisconsin State Patrol

assisted the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Department at the scene. A trooper arrested Smith at the scene.

He was cited for refusal to submit to tests after arrest, although the State Patrol reports that an evidentiary blood draw was obtained and Smith was incarcerated in the Buffalo County Jail. He is awaiting formal charges and court proceedings.

Smith last pled guilty to Operating While under the Influence (6th offense) in 2005 in St. Croix County.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, September 26, 2016 Anthony R. Evans, 21, Frederic was arrested on September 22 for a failure-to-appear warrant.

Cole T. Koehler, 22, Clayton was arrested on September 23 for a DOC warrant.

Autumn L. Sonnenberg, 25, Turtle Lake was arrested on September 25 for a warrant on a hit and run.

Shelly M. Tavares, 48, Amery was arrested on September 25 for a probation hold.

James J. Pregler, 48, Minneapolis was arrested on September 22 for OWI (4th offense).

Benjamin M. Magler, 35, Scandia was arrested on September 23 for OWI (4th offense).

Jesse J. Scribner, 18, Clayton was arrested on September 12 for theft, possession of stolen property, and bail jumping.

Chase A. Heuer, 18, Osceola was arrested on September 20 for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Brandon J. Major, 21, Osceola was arrested on September 20 for domestic battery.

Terry E. Schaffner, 53, Bloomer was arrested on September 21 for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, and out of county warrants.

Theresa M. Schaffner, 30, Bloomer was arrested on September 21 for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, and probation hold.

Timothy N. Clark, 52, Frederic was arrested on September 22 for Operating Without a License (3rd) and probation hold.

Justin M. McLafferty, 36, St. Croix Falls was arrested on September 23 for disorderly conduct.

Jacob R. Lewis, 30, Balsam Lake was arrested on September 23 for disorderly conduct.

Nicholas L. Wilson, 33, Rice Lake was arrested on September 24 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Jeremy D. Casanova, 30, Farmington was arrested on September 26 for felony failure to report to jail.

Joshua D. Johnson, 25, St. Croix Falls was arrested on September 25 for disorderly conduct and damage to property.

Robert A. Rorvick and Krystin E. Priebe were issued a marriage license on September 18, 2016.

Timothy A. Hallin and Crystal L. Bauer were issued a marriage license on September 19, 2016.

Nathanael C. Volgren and Andrea R.J. Sattler were issued a marriage license on September 20, 2016.

Joshua A. Pederson and India A. Martin were issued a marriage license on September 20, 2016.

Gus J. Koecher and Megan S. Yunker were issued a marriage license on September 21, 2016.

Mark D. Matthys and Linda S. Wittner were issued a mar-

riage license on September 21, 2016.

Jacob R. Lowe and Nichole A. Nord were issued a marriage license on September 22, 2016.

Jacob D. Lundgren and Rebecca J. Sirinek were issued a marriage license on September 22, 2016.

Anthony D. Marek and Shelby M. Dixon were issued a marriage license on September 22, 2016.

Jaime Castorena-Monarrez and Eva P. Rodriguez Ceniceros were issued a marriage license on September 22, 2016.

Corey J. Smith and Kayla R. Ferrie were issued a marriage license on September 22, 2016.

Amery Police Report

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Reports in Support of Probable Cause

Monday, September 26, 2016

09/16/2016 – 09/22/2016 09/16/16, 12:52AM, Suspicious activity in the Dam area 09/16/16, 10:20AM, Mental health call 09/16/16, 11:03AM, Welfare check 09/16/16, 12:40PM, Traffic complaint 09/16/16, 01:19PM, Suspicious activity local business 09/16/16, 06:29PM, Assist with child custody issue 09/16/16, 06:30PM, Theft report 09/16/16, 06:40PM, Assist citizen 09/16/16, 08:50PM, Harassment complaint 09/16/16, 08:50PM, Assist citizen 09/17/16, 01:11AM, Intoxicated person lying behind local bar 09/17/16, 02:45AM, Assist citizen 09/17/16, 08:45AM, Assist citizen 09/17/16, 09:00PM, Disturbance at Soo Line Park

09/17/16, 09:41PM, Drug activity 09/17/16, 10:03PM, Suspected drug activity 09/17/16, 10:20PM, Disturbance at local bar 09/17/16, 12:00AM, Disturbance at Soo Line Park/local bar 09/18/16, 12:30AM, Assist local business 09/18/16, 01:12AM, Assist intoxicated citizen 09/18/16, 01:27AM, Suspicious activity 09/18/16, 02:20AM, Disturbance behind local business, arrest for disorderly conduct 09/18/16, 04:21AM, Assist other law enforcement 09/18/16, 01:10PM, Harassment complaint 09/18/16, 09:05PM, Assist citizen 09/19/16, 01:00PM, Juvenile call 09/19/16, 02:09PM, Possible restraining order violation 09/19/16, 03:55PM, Welfare check

09/19/16, 05:56PM, Juvenile call 09/19/16, 07:04PM, Juvenile call 09/19/16, 10:12PM, Alarm at local bank 09/20/16, 01:10AM, Assist other law enforcement 09/20/16, 12:55PM, Theft at local business 09/20/16, 07:04PM, Medical assist call 09/20/16, 08:59PM, Harassment report 09/20/16, 11:10PM, Welfare check 09/21/16, 09:30AM, Fraud report 09/22/16, 09:45AM, Mental health call 09/22/16, 07:20PM, Welfare check Arrests: 09/17/16, Shaun Patrick Higgins, 45 of Luck. OMVWI 5th offense 09/18/16, Nicole Root, 24 of Frederic.

Disorderly Conduct, arrested, cited and released

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance Date: September 13, 2016 Denver D. Brown, 20, Coon Rapids, MN, exceeding 25 speed limit in state park, $187.90.

Dallas D. Brown, 29, Taylors Falls, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Daniel C. Bush, 29, St. Paul, MN, operating left of center line, $213.10; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Austin J. Chaffin, 17, Maple Grove, MN, entering unauthorized closed area, $175.30.

Katherine M. Cross, 33, St. Croix

Falls, fail to yield while making left turn (resulting in bodily harm), $289.50.

Anthony T. Dagestad, 26, St. Croix Falls, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; vent/side window excessive tinting, $175.30; fail to properly maintain exhaust system, $175.30.

Melissa M. Diers-Leske, 25, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Scott M. Dreyling, 45, Cottage Grove, MN, operate personal watercraft near shoreline, $187.90.

Zachary J. Edgell, 23, Centuria, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Amy L. Eggert, 47, Clear Lake, operate ATV or UTV without required headgear, $150.10.

Alan T. Elfert, 43, Stillwater, MN, operating boat towing skier without observer, $175.30.

Equipment Transport Sand and Gravel Inc., Forest Lake, MN, violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50.

Mark G. Erickson, 50, Osceola, operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Nicholas W. Filkins, 18, Clayton, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Nicholas J. Fritzke, 33, Lindstrom, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Jarod A. Glovka, 18, Luck, exceeding speed zones (35-39 mph), $358.

Sarah J. Gorman, 19, Red Wing, MN, jet ski-violate, slow-no wake requirement, $187.90.

Michael B. Hackler, 44, Stanchfield, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Michale Foulk, non-registration, $175.30.

Jeffrey J. Haley, 52, Osceola, possession of illegal size fish, $249.15.

Joshua J. Handrahan, 29, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Adam C. Hoffman, 20, Apple Valley, MN, jet ski-violate, slow-no wake requirement, $187.90.

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

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95 Years Ago September 29, 1921

Found Pin in Pullet Egg Last Tuesday, when Frank Nelson opened a pullet egg, which had been boiled, he found a common pin lodged in the white of the egg against the yolk. The pin was shiny and flattened slightly on one side.

Apparently the pullet had swallowed the pin, head first, but how it became lodged in the egg is nature’s secret.

The eggs were purchased by Mrs. Frank Nelson from Mrs. Albert Nelson, who lives on old highway 46 out of Taylors Falls.

Sheriff Has Night and Day Job Sheriff O. H. Peterson was here on official business Saturday and made this office a pleasant call. Sheriff Peterson is busyer’n a canned dog, picking up moonshiners, burglars, and rounding up other law breakers, to say nothing of caring for insane patients, and it is needless to say that he is fulfilling every detail of the duties of his office with efficiency and dispatch.

Fruit Shower Mrs. A. M. Oakes was the guest of honor Saturday afternoon at a canned fruit shower given at the home of Mrs. Olcott and Mrs. Johnson.

A “farmer’s lunch” was served and a large amount of advice supposed to be appropriate to a farmer’s wife was given, which caused much merriment when read. Mrs. Oakes was the recipient of a quantity of canned fruit, jelly and pickles.

90 Years Ago September 30, 1926 New Business Block Under Construction B.V. Sanford has purchased the lot belonging to the Union State Bank on Keller Avenue and has work already started on a fine new store building.

The building will be of solid brick, 25x84, two-stories and with a full basement. It will be modern in every particular and will be a credit to Mr. Sanford and the city.

Child Drowns in Churn The community was shocked Saturday to learn Yesterday’s of the strange accident at the News home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Diane Stangl Swanson.

Little George had been playing around the house on Saturday afternoon and had just gone outside. A few minutes later his mother happened to go to the door and saw the feet of the little fellow sticking out of the top of a churn, which was filled with water.

She pulled him out and at once secured help but all human efforts could not bring him back to life.

First Snow Fall The first snowfall of the season fell Saturday morning beginning at 6:00 and continuing for a number of minutes.

85 Years Ago October 1, 1931 May Have New Store Soon in Amery Bids have been advertised for the erection of a new store building by Conrad Nessen on the lot occupied by the Sandin

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60 Years Ago September 27, 1956 Sailboat Dunks Skipper, Crew

Inside a General Store In the photo above, patrons are completing their weekly shopping at the Otis Olson general store back in 1912.

Back then people relied heavily on canned goods supplied by the general stores and products they produced from their own gardens and farms. Otis is pictured on the far right.

building, which was destroyed by fire some time ago.

Mr. Nessen has not made definite plans and the whole matter is as yet wholly tentative, but Mr. Nessen’s business has grown to such an extent that the present quarters are wholly inadequate.

The new building, if Mr. Nessen decides to erect it, would not only be a fine thing for the rapidly growing business of “Conrad’s Grocery” but would add materially to the appearance of Amery’s main business street. The building, for which plans have been drawn up by E. F. Klingler, would be a modern store building, one story with full basement to occupy a ground space of approximately 25x90’.

Two Young Men Drown at Perry’s Island The Apple River, north of this city, near the G. Dehler home (formerly the Dr. Perry place) was the scene of a double drowning last Friday afternoon at 1:30 when the boat from which Walter John Buck of Forest, St. Croix County and Joel Johnson, of the town of Clear Lake, capsized throwing both men into the water. Both men were expert swimmers but the suddenness of the accident and the hindrance of the clothing resulted in fatalities.

Mr. Dehler saw the accident and immediately gave the alarm and did everything in his power to rescue the victims. Herbert Edstrom, Leonard Grenz, and Roy Shafer took the initiative in the recovery of the bodies. The body of Johnson was recovered first and while Dr. Cornwall used every life saving method he was unable to save him. The body of Mr. Buck was recovered after nearly two hours of effort.

The men were apparently fishing from the boat when one of them attempted to change position in the boat and lost his balance and in the fall capsized the boat throwing both men into the river.

75 Years Ago October 2, 1941 Merchants Asked to Lookout for Bad Check Artist The Union State Bank has warned merchants to be on the lookout for a pretty blonde, about 25 years old – a passer of bad checks.

She has “worked” Superior where she got $40 and is reported to be headed south along Highway 35.

Her technique has been to “rent rooms for her “sister” who is supposed to be a student at a teachers college. Room rent is paid for by check, then the blonde woman persuades the perspective landladies to vouch for her at nearby stores.

After renting the rooms, the woman has made it a practice to immediately visit the stores at which she has established herself and to cash bad checks there.

The checks, of course, are no good. In Superior she used the name of Mrs. M. P. Garret.

70 Years Ago September 26, 1946 Forest Child Killed By Car Ervin Harvey Wienke, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey of Forest, died at the Amery Clinic Thursday afternoon, Sept. 19, after being struck by a car as he was returning home from attending school.

The accident occurred about one-half mile from the farm home of his parents as he and his companion, Marvin Titel, were walking home along the shoulder of the road.

Lloyd Jones, 20, of Cylon, was the driver of the car that struck the child. He stated that he was passing a large van at the time and couldn’t help striking the child.

Authorities state that Jones failed to stop at the scene of the accident and continued on to his home and returned shortly after with his mother.

Marvin Titel couldn’t recall the details of just how it happened following the accident.

All he could remember was the lunch pail of his friend flying through the air. He ran immediately to the home of Erwin’s parents who took their child to the Amery Clinic.

65 Years Ago September 27, 1951 Found With Collar Apparently somebody’s pet fox at one time or another collected bounty at the County Clerk’s office in Balsam Lake last Friday when Willam Siase of Clear Lake brought in a red fox with a collar on it.

One of a killing of eight, the red fox with the collar on was much thinner than the rest and apparently had been starving from the tightness of the collar.

From all indications it had been caught when young and kept for some time.

Siase has been trapping the red fox with a good deal of success and collects $5 bounty on them, which is paid on the ratio of half and half by the county and state.

Clayton Man Shot in Hunting Accident Lynn Larson, 21, Clayton, was in a Rice Lake hospital Tuesday suffering from a .16-gauge shotgun wound received in a shooting accident southeast of Dairyland about 10 a.m. Sunday.

Douglas county sheriff’s officers reported the accident occurred when Terry Salquist, 13, a cousin of the victim, fired at a partridge and accidentally hit Larson, who was out of sight behind a clump of brush.

Larson was hit on the left leg between the knee and hip and was taken to the hospital by his father, Arthur Larson, of Clayton.

Officers said the victim was approximately 45 feet away from Salquist when the accident took place.

Russell Hanson and Win Johnson can chalk a successful rescue effort down on their records after last Sunday afternoon.

Out in the yard in mid-afternoon, Russell noted something unusual in the water of North Twin Lake. After some careful observation he came to the conclusion that it was an overturned boat and some occupants in trouble.

He hailed his neighbor, Win Johnson, and they took off across the lake…and sure enough there were two completely dunked and shivering sailors clinging to their craft.

Yes, the Norwegian Sailor of North Twin Lake, Jack Larsen, and a friend from Milwaukee were glad to see the welcome help. The sailboat they were gliding capsized and they had been clinging to the hull for some time.

35 Years Ago September 29, 1981 Car Takes Dunk in Apple River City officials expressed consternation after a car drove in the Apple River from East Birch St. early Thursday morning at 1:30 a.m. The driver was Roger Allen Clark, Atwood, Kans.

For years, the end of East Birch St. has served as a public boat landing for the Apple River. Except for a driverless car, which ended up in the river in the early 1970s, the street access has created no safety problems.

After the street was rebuilt this summer, the city council instructed the street crew to install a warning sign.

You guessed it. Less than two days after the warning sign was installed, the first driver occupied car drove into the river.

High School Royalty The 1981 Amery Homecoming king and queen are Blaine Johnson and Karen Christopherson. Members of the Homecoming court are: Curt French, Jeni Schutte, John Johnson, Carol Hartmann, Jennifer Waidelich, Tim Gegen, Patty Stoll, Tim Gates, Pam Petersen and Chris Shern.

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Homecoming Royalty Congratulations to Carl Oman and Dani Meyer who were crowned the 2016 Amery Homecoming King and Queen Friday night. The 2016 Homecoming Court included (back row left to right): Seth Amundsen, Sabin Coy, Cole Jakupciak, Carl Oman, Griffin Bryan. Front Row left to right: Kate Forrest, Keeley Brown, Brittany Anderson, Bethany Marquand, Dani Meyer.

Gorres is National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced the names of approximately 16,000 students nationwide who have been named semifinalists in the 2017 NMSC program.

Among them is Amery Senior Isaac Gorres.

Isaac was one of about 1.6 million students to enter into the program.

Amery has only had a handfull of semifinalists in the last twenty years, according to Guidance Counselor Karen Ganje.

The NMS program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

Isaac will be competing for one of the 7,500 scholarships granted by the organization, totaling $33 million to be given away next spring.

Isaac will find out in February if he has been named a finalist in the program.

Calling all photographers!

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Does the fall season bring out the shutterbug in you? It does for me.

Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year for photography. The weather is perfect and mother nature puts on one of her biggest shows.

For a while now I’ve been meaning to ask for photos from our readers. We have some very good photographers among us. I’ve seen some of your work first hand.

So, amateur or semi-pro, get out your cameras and start snapping. The next few weeks will be full of opportunity to capture.

Submit your fall-themed photos to editor@theameryfreepress.com between now and October 21st, and tell me a little bit about the photographer and where it was taken. You just might see it published in an upcoming issue.

Amery Senior Isaac Gorres

‘Trick-Or-Trot’ race benefits food programs North Park will be the starting place for this year’s third annual “Trick Or Trot” 5k run/walk with proceeds benefitting the Amery Food Pantry and the Backpack program.

The extended family of the late Wilfred and Ermagene Kuhl decided in 2014 to begin an annual event to raise money to help end hunger locally.

The run/walk allows entrants to dress in costume and has raised over $13,000 for the Amery Food Pantry and the Amery Backpack program.

In 2014, $5,900 was raised and the total grew to $7,246 last year.

The goal for this year is $7,500.

Friday is the early registration deadline for the run/walk. Persons

registering online at amerytrickortrot.com by Sept. 30 get a long sleeve t-shirt.

The event begins at 8 a.m. on Oct. 22 with registration. A kid’s fun run in the park, open to kids under 10, begins at 8:45 a.m. The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. with awards and recognition at 10 a.m.

Prizes awarded for best costumes and for top runners by age division.

Right, walkers and runners young and old dress up for a morning of fun for a good cause in the annual ‘Trick or Trot’ 5k.

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State candidates square off at Milltown forum

Incumbents and challengers offer different paths to addressing Northwest Wisconsin’s biggest issues

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

State Senate and Assembly candidates gave local voters an evening of their time on Tuesday, September 20th.

Attendees likely found few surprises. But for those yet undecided, the event did offer a head-to-head snapshot of each candidate’s platform and presentation style.

The evening was moderat-

Senate candidate Diane Odeen

ed by Burnett County Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Kutz, and covered a wide swath of topics in just two and a half hours, including: education, voter turnout, redistricting,

Senator Sheila Harsdorf

shoreland zoning, campaign finance reform, local control, business development, minimum wage, and drug and alcohol abuse.

Candidates opened by introducing themselves and were asked to outline their three most important issues.

Assembly candidate Vincent Zilka felt that his military background prepared him for the task of public office, and outlined education funding, drugs and the need for more law enforcement, and local control as his priorities.

Incumbent Assembly Candidate Adam Jarchow reiterated his standing priorities of job growth, with an evolving priority of matching skilled workers with existing job vacancies.

Assembly candidate Jeff Peterson highlighted his background in education, and

opened with his concern over possible corruption within the opposing party as his top areas of concern.

Senate Candidate Diane Odeen has a legal background and is on the River Falls City Council. She listed her priorities as reinstating local control, funding public education, and transparency in government.

Incumbent Senator Sheila Harsdorf recapped her agriculture and farming background, lengthy political experience, and pointed to addressing the skills gap, heroin and meth addiction, and controlling the tax burden statewide as her focus.

One of the most contrasting conversations of the evening came about during the topic of education.

Candidates were asked how they would work to ensure a strong education system in Wisconsin, both at the K-12 and post-secondary levels.

Harsdorf leaned heavily toward engaging interest in internships and partnerships between schools and business.

Odeen proposed a more fully funded K-12 system, and also addressed problems with recent de-funding of the university system.

Zilka raised the issues of vouchers and testing strategy.

But the most intense discussion on the subject came from assembly candidates Jarchow and Peterson.

Jarchow dismissed the current picture of education painted by his opponent, asserting that education funding had climbed steadily, in all but one of the past twenty sessions. He urged a creative approach to fi lling a perceived skills gap in the job market.

“Wisconsin just recently came out with the fi fth best education system in the country. So the idea that it’s midnight in Wisconsin for public education is simply wrong,” he added.

In contrast, Peterson explained how the state’s shrinking education budget has impacted local public schools, in particular.

“The trend in the Walker administration is that funding per pupil for voucher schools has gone up 14 percent, and funding per pupil in public education has gone down 4 percent. That does not look to me like a commitment to public education,” said Peterson.

In essence, both candidates may have been talking about two different sides of the same coin.

Local control was another over-arching theme for the evening. Candidates seemed to agree overwhelmingly in principle, although not necessarily in approach.

Zilka offered an every-manfor-himself concept.

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About 150 voters turned out to ask questions of prospective State Senate and Assembly candidates during a September 20 forum held at the Milltown Community Center. The event was sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Seated at the panel are (left to right) Senate candidate Diane Odeen, Senator Sheila Harsdorf, Representative Adam Jarchow, Assembly candidate Jeff Peterson, and Assembly candidate Vincent Zilka.

“We need to make sure that things are kept to the lowest level possible, preferably the individual. Because we all are our own government,” he said.

Jarchow praised local governments for their ‘pragmatic’ approach to problem solving.

“It’s not a republican pothole, or a democrat pothole.

It’s a pothole, let’s go patch it,” he added. Jarchow pointed to a list of recent state aid programs that help county gov-

Assembly candidate Jeff Peterson

ernments, and re-iterated that this has been the best session in recent memory for local control.

Peterson, however, pointed to several pieces of recently passed legislation that have been in direct opposition to the concept.

“It seems to be we’re on an accelerated pace for concentrating power in Madison.

The state is telling local governments what it can and cannot do,” added Peterson, who pointed to recently passed legislation that removed each municipality’s ability regulate plastic bags and disposable containers.

Odeen echoed those sentiments, and pointed out that there are many things that state government could learn from local government.

Harsdorf, too, sang the praises of local control. But also pointed to an example where uniform regulations can be more practical, such as when a farmer owns land in more than one municipality.

The evening’s final question shed light on each candidate’s deeper connection with Polk and Burnett counties, asking how each would address the growing problem of drug and alcohol abuse and the resulting crime it brings.

Harsdorf discussed legislation that continues to be passed and applied statewide.

But also told the audience that the public’s help and feedback were needed. She cited specific state efforts that were made to target Northwest Wisconsin’s historic regional meth lab problems, and alluded that perhaps a similar targeted ap-

Representative Adam Jarhow speaks at the podium.

proach would be needed.

Odeen seemed to feel that the crux of the problem rested on a lack of treatment resources in the region, and felt that accepting federal Medicaid dollars should be considered.

Zilka added that police and K-9 resources needed to be addressed, as well as funding for long-term treatment options.

Jarchow stressed the complexity of the problem, and thought that a two-track ap-

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proach was necessary, both to address the cause of the addiction, as well as funding for programs like Treatment and Diversion (TAD) and treatment court.

Peterson agreed with Jarchow about addressing the causes, and with Odeen about accepting federal Medicaid dollars.

Voters who missed the September 20th candidate forum can attend a similar forum hosted by Friends of the Milltown Public Library on Tuesday, October 11. That event will include only candidates for Polk County’s local races, including District Attorney and County Clerk.

Questions will once again be submitted in writing and asked through a moderator.

The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Milltown Public Library.

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Chad W. Stokes 9/27/76 - 76/11/2003

REMEMBERING Your smile, tender heart and the joy you brought us.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 16 PR 65 In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES J. BRINKER A petition for formal administration was filed.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room Br. 2, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Jeffery L. Anderson, on October 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 30, 2016.

3. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment.

5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

BY THE COURT: Hon. Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge September 13, 2016 Joseph P. Earley, Earley Law Office 539 S. Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 715-246-7555 Bar Number 1026211

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Order and Notice for Hearing on Petition for Judgment Determining Descent Case No. 16 PR 63 In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES HOWARD PILGRIM A petition for judgment determining descent of the property of the decedent was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth December 25, 1923 and date of death April 10, 1993, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1026 Bass Lake Lane, Amery, WI 54001.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Br. 3, before Hon. James Krupa, Court Official, on October 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.

2. Publication of this order is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

BY THE COURT: Hon. Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge September 6, 2016 Anne E. Brose Doar, Drill & Skow, S.C. P.O. Box 388 New Richmond, WI 54017 715-246-2211 Bar Number 1019597

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 14 PR 60 In the Matter of the Estate of Marilyn Jean Brown Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth June 29, 1927 and date of death September 3, 2014, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2176 Frog Lake Road, Danbury, WI 54830.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 30, 2016.

5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin.

Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar August 30, 2016 Patrick S. Sweeney 6666 Odana Road Suite 116 Madison, WI 53719 Phone 310-339-0548 Bar Number 1020435

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St. Croix Valley Foundation to host speaker Dave Durenberger A three-term progressive Republican Senator from Minnesota explores what’s at stake for each of us and for our country as the nation decides who will be its next President, in his program titled ‘What will our children think?’

Dave will also explain why he believes that Minnesota has in its recent history the prescription for change and will ask us what role we are willing to play in restoring confidence in our institutions and our leaders.

Dave Durenberger was born, raised, and educated at St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. He became Executive Secretary to Harold Le Vander, his law partner when he was elected Governor of Minnesota exactly 50 years ago. In 1978 he was elected to the four-year balance of the Senate term of Hubert H. Humphrey and his wife Muriel and re-elected in 1982 and 1988. He retired in 1995 to serve on the Graduate Business School faculty at the University of St. Thomas and founded its National Institute of Health policy from which he retired in May, 2014.

The luncheon program will take place Wednesday, October 19 form 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Lowell Inn, 102 N. Second Street in Stillwater.

The cost of the lunch and program is $17 and must be paid in advance to guarantee your reservation.

(Any payments received on the day of the event will be charged $20 a ticket, if seats available.)

To make a reservation (due in SCVF offices by noon prior to the day of luncheon): · mail your check to: SCVF, 516 Second St. #214, Hudson, WI 54016, or · make your reservation by credit card online at: www.scvfoundation.org/conversations-of-the-valley, using the PayPal system. There is a $1.00 processing fee per person using PayPal.

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Annual Financial Aid Night for Parents and Students

(Sept. 13-20-27)

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October 3, 2016, 6:00 p.m.

NOTICE

Please take notice that the Town Board of the Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, has adopted Resolution No. 9-8-16 regarding transportation funding. To review the resolution, please contact the clerk at 268-4747.

Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk Town of Lincoln 661 85th Street Amery, WI 54001 Published September 27, 2016 - Amery Free Press

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This annual workshop will take place in the Amery High School Library. The workshop will cover various financial aid topics including: the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), grants and loans, work-study, tax benefits, etc. There will also be a brief question and answer period for parents and students to ask specific questions. Parents of all high school students are invited to attend.

This workshop will be delivered by David Langham, College Access Advisor.

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Krupa DENTAL ARTS, James Attorney-at-Law 307 S. Keller, Amery S.C. Family Dentistry Members American Dental Association

D. P. Doroff, D.D.S. J. J. Lampi, D.D.S. A. G. Ott, D.D.S. T. P. VanSomeren, D.D.S.

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Closed Fridays Other times by appointment Phone 715-268-8135

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

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

Christopherson Eye Clinic Vision Examination Contact Lenses

Provider for Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances

341 Keller Ave. N Amery, Wis. 54001 Phone 715-268-2020

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

Brian D. Byrnes

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

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

404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, Wis. Phone 715-268-7177

River Place Dental

(1937-2004)

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

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

Every Wednesday: 7 p.m Youth Group.

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

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church.

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

Wednesday: 10:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. One Way Club.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, Sept. 28: 9 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Oct. 2: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m. Birthday Sunday; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, Oct. 4: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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: 11 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, Sept. 28: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 pm. WOW/Youth Service Rehearsal; 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal.

Thursday, Sept. 29: 8 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Money Management Class.

Friday, Sept. 30: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Sunday, Oct. 2: 8:30 a.m. L-4 Confirmation class; 10 a.m.

Worship/Communion; 11:15 a.m. Christian Education meeting; 11:15 a.m. Diaconate meeting; 5:30 p.m Girl Scouts.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Thursday, June 30: 9 a.m. Quilting.

Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Sept. 28: 6 p.m. JAM at Little Falls.

Sunday, Oct. 2: Lay Minister Commissioning; 11 a.m. Worship at Deronda; 11:30 a.m. Fall Dinner at Deronda; 6 p.m.

Deronda Diplomats 4-H at Deronda; 6:30 p.m. Healthy Start Meeting at Trinity.

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, Oct. 2: 9:30 a.m. Education; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Oct. 4: 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.

FIRST BAPTIST, 131 Broadway St., Amery Nick Buda, lead pastor churchoffice@fbcamery.org Sunday: One service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday School (nursery available for ages 0-3).

Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (until end of school year).

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 28: 5:15 p.m. Supper; 6 p.m. Friends in Faith and Confirmation.

Thursday, Sept. 29: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, Oct. 2: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Choir.

Tuesday, Oct. 4: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 1:30 p.m.

Handbells; 6:30 p.m. Worship/Life.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 28: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

Thursday, Sept. 29: 7 p.m. Grief Support Group at Clear Lake Community Center.

Sunday, Oct. 2: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9 a.m.

Choir practice; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Sept. 27: 9 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl meeting.

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: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

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“Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.”

—Romans 12: 16 NIV

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 Interim Pastor Paul Settergren 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, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor Sunday service 10:15 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday evening.

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.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Saturday, Oct. 1: 9 a.m. Craft & Vendor Fair at Little Falls.

Sunday, Oct. 2: Lay Minister Commissioning; 8 a.m. Worship at Little Falls; 6:30 p.m. Healthy Start meeting at Trinity.

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.

person’s position in society or in an organization doesn’t always correlate with his or her moral stature. The CEO of the company is sometimes a jerk while the cleaning lady or the guy who runs the mailroom may be the nicest person you’d ever meet. The ambition which it takes to get to high places may induce some people to cut corners or treat others poorly, whereas the person who does the so-called “menial” work may realize that she serves others and thus act accordingly. There is a spiritual lesson here which it behooves us to pay attention to. That is, we should be willing to do menial work and also be willing to associate with “lowly” people. People who work in the caring professions (doctors, nurses, teachers and social workers, among others) know that everyone has their cross to bear, and even the lowliest among us have a story to tell. So take time to hear their story and don’t be afraid to associate with the lowly.

Angels have been known to come among us in the form of wayfaring strangers.

– Christopher Simon

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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, interim pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 28: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer.

Thursday, Sept. 29: 8:15 a.m. Weigh-In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Oct. 2: 9 a.m. Worship service w/Communion.

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 28: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:15 p.m.

Choir practice.

Sunday, Oct. 2: 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC and Sunday school; 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; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 6:30 p.m. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May).

Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids club (Sept.-May).

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship.

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.

Bible Study on Summer Break.

Special events: Wednesday, Sept. 28: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m Mass, Catholicism Series 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 2: Donut Sunday after Mass; Tuesday, Oct. 4: Pastoral Council meeting 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 5: Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at Mass.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 28: Fall Pastor’s Conference at Marquette, MI. Thursday, Sept. 29: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Oct. 2: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. SJ/SP Confirmation at St. Paul’s.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 28: Fall Pastor’s Conference at Marquette, MI. Sunday, Oct. 2: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. SJ/SP Confirmation.

Tuesday, Oct. 4: 6 p.m. Adult Class; 7 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 Wednesday, Sept. 28: 6 p.m. JAM at Little Falls.

Saturday, Oct. 1: 8 a.m. Set up for dinner at Trinity; 4 p.m.

Pork & Turkey Dinner at Trinity.

Sunday, Oct. 2: Lay Minister Commissioning; 9:30 a.m.

Worship at Trinity; 6:30 p.m. Healthy Start meeting at Trinity.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 28: 5:50 p.m. Worship Team 1 Practice; 6:15 p.m. CREW (Youth Group); 6:30 p.m. “Community Bible Experience” Small Group.

Sunday, Oct. 2: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Sunday School, Confirmation, Youth; 9:30 a.m. Worship team 1 practice; 10 a.m. Worship service.

Tuesday, Oct. 4: 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 Wednesday, Sept. 28: 9 a.m. Men’s work group; 6:15 p.m.

Confirmation dinner; 7 p.m. Confirmation classes; 7 p.m. High school youth group.

Sunday, Oct. 2: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

Call Bette at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 with corrections or additions to the church listings belmer@theameryfreepress.com

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Nicholas J. Allee Nicholas John Allee was born in Cumberland, Wisconsin on March 11, 1982 the son of Don and Dori (Sonka) Allee. He grew up in rural Clayton, Wisconsin and graduated from the Clayton High School. He attended WITC in New Richmond for training in Data Programming. He was employed by Penguin Data and was able to work for them from home developing computer programs.

In 2002 he was united in marriage to Lindsay Setter and together they had two children Addison and Braxton. They made their home in rural Deer Park, Wisconsin.

Nicholas enjoyed hunting and fishing, and worked with the local bass fisherman’s club developing a computer program to help them with their bass fishing contests. For the past four years he has made his home in rural Amery.

Since 2011 Nicholas has experienced heart related health issues. He passed away at his parent’s home in rural Amery on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the age of 34.

His grandfather Clell Allee preceded him in death.

He is survived by his children: Addie and Braxton and their mother Lindsay; his parents Don and Dori Allee; one sister Mindy (Brandon) Aiken and their children Liam and Finley; grandparents: Beverly Allee and Leo and Dorothy Sonka as well as other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, Wisconsin. There will be visitation for the hour prior to the service. Private family interment will be at the Clayton Cemetery in Clayton, Wisconsin.

You may view a video tribute and sign an online guest book at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.

Richard I. “Rick” Brackee Richard I. "Rick" Brackee, 69, of Rice Lake died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born March 15, 1947 in Amery, WI to Ervin and Betty Ann (Littlefield) Brackee, was raised in Adna, WA, and graduated from high school there in 1965. Rick entered the U.S. Army in 1966 and served until 1980, including 3 tours in Vietnam. He was married in Mossy Rock, WA on June 3, 1989 to Tensie Louise Edwards.

Rick is survived by his wife, Tensie Brackee of Rice Lake; 5 children: Terry Gonzales of Centralia, WA, Chester Brackee of Elma, WA, Betty Ann Brackee of Comstock, Paulette Bennett of Cameron and Paul Bennett, III of Rice Lake; 6 grandchidren; his brother: Micheal (Melody) Brackee of Clear Lake; his sister: Mary Sue (Andy) Moskal of Clayton; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by grandparents and parents.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Elim Cemetery in Range.

Military honors will be accorded by Wisconsin State Honors Team.

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Irene Wonser Darvial

Doris B. Torgerson

Dr. James Leo “Doc” Wallace

Born July 10, 1922 in Baudette, MN and died September 14, 2016 at McKenna Crossing Arbor, of pneumonia.

She was a quiet, gentle, sweet person with artistic and creative talents. She graduated from Mountain Iron High School in Virginia, MN, where she was the class artist. She swam, went skiing and ice skating in the school’s well-endowed programs. She raised seven children and a husband in Amery, WI. She oil painted, did ceramics and macramé, as well as knitting and crocheting. She was a good mother. She allowed us to be free to find adventure outdoors, as well as teaching us to learn to love reading and finding literary adventures.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert; her parents, Elsie and George Wonser of Robbinsdale, MN; her sister, Virginia; her son, George and grandson, Patrick Darvial.

She is survived by her sisters: Lois Marsicano, Elaine Boyles and Phyllis Gifford. She is also survived by her children: Arlo Marie Darvial, Judy (Gene) Syverson, Dawn (Mark) Troutman, Bruce (Charmain) Darvial, Len Darvial and T. Lee (Linda) Darvial and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She will be remembered always and will forever be in our hearts. She was well cared for by the staff of McKenna Crossing Arbor Memory Care and the Optage Hospice nurses who cared for her during her illness. Thank you to all for their kindness.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Bratley Funeral Home, 15571 W. County Hwy. B, Hayward, WI 54843. Visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to charity of donor’s choice. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Hayward, WI.

Doris Bernice Torgerson was born at home on December 4, 1926 in Beaver Township of Polk County, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Otto and Ethel (Gamache) Jeska. She grew up on the family farm and attended rural school, then went to Turtle Lake where she graduated from high school in 1944.

On June 19, 1944 she was united in marriage to Clarence John Torgerson and to this union five children were born. For a short time after their marriage they lived in Chicago where Doris worked for Sears. They returned to Range and eventually moved to their farm in Beaver Township where she has resided since.

She was a lifetime member of the Elim Lutheran Church in Range and active in all the church activities. She also belonged to the Range Homemakers. She was in a 500 card club with friends for many years.

For hobbies she enjoyed gardening, especially growing roses, sewing, quilting and baking. She was well known for her pies and angel food cake. When visitors stopped by they were always treated to some homemade goodies.

She and Clarence had a home in Florida where they enjoyed spending winters. After his death in 2006 she remained on the farm.

Doris passed away at the Cumberland Hospital on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the age of 89 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence, sons Barry and David, brothers Arnold Jeska and Howard “Butch” Sturm.

Surviving family members include her children: Russell (Julie) Torgerson, Renee (Vern) Marsh, and Gail Torgerson. She also leaves eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elim Lutheran Church in Range. There was visitation at the Williamson-White Funeral Home on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was at the Elim Cemetery.

You may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.

Dr. James Leo “Doc” Wallace, age 90, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2016.

James was born on July 14, 1926 to John and Genevieve (Maroney) Wallace in Hudson, WI. He grew up in Hudson, attending St. Patrick School and graduating from Hudson High School in 1944. James was united in marriage to Carol Cook on September 25, 1948 at the Church of St. Charles in Bayport, a loving union that was blessed with seven children. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota and the Northwestern Chiropractic College earning a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 1956. James started his chiropractic practice in Stillwater, MN and worked for more that 40 years as a chiropractor. In 1968, the family moved from Stillwater to a home in Amery, WI on Lake Wapogasset. Before retiring in 1998, James and Carol moved back to Stillwater.

James was a good-hearted man who loved spending time with his family, but he also loved to go fishing.

He was his happiest on a boat searching for Walleye.

He was fond of hunting for deer and birds, and enjoyed bowling, and playing cards. James dedicated a lot of time to his strong catholic beliefs and truly believed in the importance of faith. He genuinely cared about each one of his patients, family members, and friends.

James’ heart was bigger than even he knew, having touched the lives of many and leaving a lasting impression on his community. He consistently went out of his way to help others in need and will be missed by all who knew him.

James will remain in the hearts of his children, Jerry (Sue) Wallace, Jimmy Wallace, Dr. Terry Wallace, Robert (Melanie) Wallace, Toni (Jason) Barr, and Carolann (Robert) Hochhalter; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and brother, Bill (Diane) Wallace.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Carol; daughter, Deborah Wallace; parents, John and Genevieve Wallace; siblings, Gerald Wallace and Margaret Johnson.

A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24 at the Church of St. Charles, 409 N. 3rd St., Bayport, MN. Visitation was held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, September 23, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th St., Hudson, WI, as well as one hour prior to the Mass at church on Saturday. Private family burial.

Mary E. Spanjer Mary Ethel Spanjer was born on March 9, 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up and spent her early years in St. Paul, Minnesota. As a young woman she moved to Amery and spent many years there.

Most recently she has lived in Deer Park, Wisconsin.

Mary passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Amery Hospital in Amery, Wisconsin at the age of 73.

She is survived by her children: Linda Vague, Gary Moore, Renee Bloom and Stephen Vague as well as two grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Special thanks to her friends in Deer Park, Wisconsin.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.

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Memorial stone carver read life stories between the lines

By DAN LYKSETT Leader-Telegram EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Billy Krause gently caresses the flower basket hanging from a lower limb of the tall tree stump. He points to delicate mushrooms seemingly sprouting from its base. A smile breaks through his beard, and he shakes his head.

“Look at that work; this is all carved from a single piece of limestone,” he said of the ornate, moss-covered sculpture, a tombstone dating from the late 1880s and set in a tiny Buffalo County cemetery.

“This is from Woodmen of the World. If you were a member back in the day, part of the insurance policy was getting one of these tombstones. You find them all over.”

Billy, an old friend, retired this summer after spending more than four decades working as a carver

of stone memorials, many times working in cemeteries far and wide. During a recent road trip with the Leader-Telegram visiting a few tiny cemeteries south of Eau Claire, he spoke of what he had gleaned from the hard truths of death and stone.

——— It’s 1972, Billy is in his early 20s, and he’s just returned to his hometown of Eau Claire after a stint as a street musician in the Boston area. A friend asks if he’s looking for a job. The monument company his friend works for is looking for a “date carver,” the person who travels to cemeteries and, using stencils and a sand blaster, adds the date of death to tombstones already in place.

Billy says sure, and after a halfday of training he embarks on what would become his lifelong career. He masters the sandblast-

er and chisel, the primary tools of the trade. He starts with simple lettering — names, dates and the like — and develops his skills to where he could “make a rose that looked good enough you’d think it had a smell,” he said.

In the days before satellite mapping or even gazetteers, he navigates to out-of-the way cemeteries using simple maps and notes filed away in a recipe box stored in the “date-cut truck.” Sometimes to find a specific grave in a cemetery he walks a pattern, usually three rows deep, back and forth between the silent sentinels until he finds the right stone.

Or he looks for sprays of wilting fresh flowers stacked at the base, often hints of a recent funeral.

His appreciation for his craft grew in life stages. Stories from sextons added context.

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Pork & Turkey Dinner

Roast Pork & Turkey, Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Coleslaw, Desserts, Coffee, Milk, Lemonade

Boys Booster Basketball Booster Basketball sign-up for boys grades K-8 will be on Tuesday night Sept. 27 in the Amery High School Cafeteria from 6:30-7:30 pm

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Trinity Lutheran Church of Garfield

Happy 72nd Anniversary on Sept. 30

Cty. Rd. F, 1 mile east of Hwy. 65

Phone 715-268-9577 www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com

Come worship with us on Sundays!

9:30 a.m. Church Service • 10:30 a.m. Fellowship

Registration fee for grades K-3 is $30

Mom & Dad

“Willkommen to an Authentic German Menu” and OKTOBERFEST BEERS

Registration fee for grades 4-8 is $50

Wednesday thru Saturday nights now thru October

OSSO BUCO PORK

Slow Roasted in Sauerkaut

Everyone that registers will receive an Amery Basketball T-shirt

SAUERBRATEN

Marinated Roast Beef & Gravy

GERMAN PLATTER

Pork Schnitzel, Sausage

All three include Buttered Spaetzle, Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, Salad Bar, Dessert

FRIDAY FISH FRY & PRIME RIB SATURDAY PRIME RIB Plus our regular menu

Saturday, October 1, 2016

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

RESERVE NOW FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES

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8:45 a.m. Kids Fun Run in the park (for ages 10 & under) 9:00 a.m 5K Run/Walk (timed with awards for top finishers) 10 a.m. Awards and Presentation Registration/Shirt pick up at North Park Fri. Oct. 21 6-8 pm and Sat. Oct. 22, 8-8:45 a.m.

Cost: $20 - 5K Run or Walk; $10 Kids Fun Run

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Kick for a Cause Tournament Sponsored by the Alibi All proceeds to

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Air Boat Fund

Saturday, Oct. 8 10 a.m.

Jorgenson Memorial Softball Field in Amery

10 Person co-ed teams (with at least 5 girls). Players must be 18+ years. Round Robin. Cash and other prizes. Beer trophy.

Music and Fun, Fun, Fun! $100 Entry Fee per team.

(Teams are encouraged to dress crazy as this will be no ordinary tournament)

Information and sign-up contact Jen at 651-303-3664 or 715-268-8928 Please come and support the Amery Fire Dept. in this fundraiser and watch our community come together and ‘kick for a cause’!

Concessions available!

NO Carry ons.

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016

9 am-2 pm Lunch Available • Theme Basket Drawings Quilts: GB Packers, John Deere & WI Badger Afghans • Jellies • Cards • Usborne Books Paparazzi • Pink Zebra • Posh • Kitchen Items Scentsy • Tupperware • & More!

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LIVE MUSIC at 9 p.m.

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1115 Mains Crossing, Amery

Adults $9; Children 5 to 10 $5; 4 and under free

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Fall Dinner & Raffle ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Clear Lake

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Sunday, Oct. 2

Serving 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Menu: Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Squash, Green Beans, Cranberries, Rolls, Pie, Beverage Dinner prices: Adults $8, Students 6-12 yrs. $5, Children under 6 yrs. $3.

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MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two ..............................................23.5 Shoreview ......................................... 18.0 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market ....................... 30.0 Amery True Value ............................. 8.5 High games: Bob Gillis 247, Todd Zemke 224, Chris Wolter 211, Gary Nottom 209, Bob Swanson 206, Steve Bryant 203.

High series: Bob Gillis 634, Todd Zemke 579, Gary Nottom 560.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Club 53 ................................................29.0 Northwest Communications ...... 27.0 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug .........................34.0 Waterside ......................................... 30.0 High games: Bob Oulette 223, Chuck Williamson 221, Scott Sorensen 213, Will Schaffer 205-204, Scott Jensen 203, Andy Peterson 200.

High series: Will Schaeffer 593, Bob Oulette 573, Chuck Williamson 555.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Amery Fire Dept. .............................26.0 Preferred Lawn................................25.0 Division 2 Lamperts ...........................................29.0 Club 53 ................................................ 27.0 High games: Beau Gorres 245217, Nate Webb 245-238, Lee Jones 232, Billy Vierkandt 208, Dennis Carteron 204, Chris Sobottka 201, Bruce Hammer 201.

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SPARE TIME MEN’S Division 1 Spare Time........................................70.5 Scheps Dairy ..................................... 57.0 Anderson Storage ..........................36.5 Hoff’s Construct ..............................29.5 Division 2 Austad’s Super Valu.......................76.5 Floor’s & More ................................... 71.5 Perfect Image .................................60.0 7 Brother’s .........................................52.0 Division 3 Narrows Waterfront .......................61.0 Grosskreutz Crop.............................42.5 Danca’s Kar Korral ...........................41.5 Sanmina ...........................................40.0 Division 4 Lefty’s Hookers................................63.5 Elfers Restaurant........................... 56.0 Busy B’s ............................................. 46.0 Hotel Bar & Grill .............................. 36.0 High game: Tom Roessler 266, Ed Hougdahl 256, Jeff Becker 253, Brandon Anderson 245, Ethan Kettenacker 238, Jim Becker 237, Bob Albee 236, Gary Warner 236, Dave Hawkins 233, Gary Nottom 232, Mitch Dietrich 228, Korey Kirwan 226, Chuck Bier 223, Mark Ullom 223, Jim Glowe 222, Dan Lundgren 216, John Anderson 215, Brandon Kahl 213, Mike Ellwood 212, Jim Pickard 207, Anthony Mizer 205, JR Ecklor Jr., Jon Everson 204, Hjalmer Gerloff 203, Richie Timm Jr. 202.

High series: Tom Roessler 692, Jeff Becker 671, Brandon Anderson 637, Gary Warner 633, Ed Hougdahl 621, Gary Nottom 620, Jim Becker 608, Dave Hawkins 606, Jim Glowe 605, Dan Lundgren 600, Korey Kirwan 585, Jim Pickard 585, Brandon Kahl 582, Ethan Kettenacker 581, Anthony Mizer 580, Bob Albee 579, Mike Ellwood 575, Scott Danca 574, Hjalmer Gerloff 569, Bag Grosskreutz 567, John Anderson 566, JR Ecklor Jr. 566, Bill Pickard 563, Skip Grosskreutz 562, Larry Larson 551, Mark Ullom 551.

TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Nordquist Trucking..........................14.0 Red Cedar Accounting .....................8.0 Sexy Mama’s ......................................8.0 Range Fire Department ..................4.0 Division 2 Spare Time........................................ 18.0 The Dead End’s ................................ 18.0 Charlie’s Place ...................................14.0 True Value...........................................12.0 High game: Sherri Munkelwitz 226, Renee Glowe 215, Lori Larson 213, Laurel Cap 202, Kimberlhy Elwood 184, Lonnie Stowell 181, Cheryl Harshman 180, Debra Johnson 177, Mitzi Glasscock 168, Joy Cap 161.

High series: Sherri Munkelwitz 589, Renee Glolwe 554, Lori Larson 540, Laurel Cap 516, Lonnie Stowell 487, Cheryl Harshman 459, Kimberly Elwood 449, Debra Johnson 448, Mitzi Glasscock 447, Joy Cap 435, Ali Blomberg 435.

SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED COUPLES Division 1 Becker ...................................................9.0 Larson/Kern ........................................7.0 Wick/Heintz ........................................7.0 Yeske/Nevin ....................................... 2.0 Pabst/Graber ..................................... 2.0 Anderson/Johnson ..........................0.0 Division 2 Becker/Monson .................................9.0 Off Constantly.....................................7.0 Brown/Everson .................................5.0 Nottom/Zemke.................................4.0 Hegg/Carlson..................................... 2.0 High game, men: Hjalmer Gerloff 234, Craig Nevin 233, Jim Becker 210, Adam Zemke 204, John Anderson 204, HB Becker 202, Mike Elwood 193, Pat Wick 191, Gary Nottom 188, Jordan Blomberg 186, Larry Larson 186.

High game, women: Trudi Pabst 190, Bekka Zemke 189, Lori Larson 189, Connie Graber 177, Cherie Evenson 172, Kim Shafer 165, Sue Wick 161, Genna 161, Ali Blomberg 154, Virginia Carlson 152.

High series, men: Hjalmer Gerloff 589, HB Becker 588, Adam Zemke 582, Jim Becker 581, Craig Nevin 571, John Anderson 564, Jordan Blomberg 543, Larry Larson 511, Gary Nottom 504, Pat Wick 584, Mike Elwood 485.

High series, women: Bekka Zemke 484, Connie Graber 484, Trudi Pabst 477, Cherie Evenson 437, Virginia Carlson 424, Kim Shafer 417, Val Hegg 405, Oreen Nottom 392, Ali Blomberg 389, Genna 384.

High series: Nate Webb 653, Beau Gorres 647, Lee Jones 591, Chris Sobottka 568, Dennis Carteron 566.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Northwest Communications .....40.0 Chet’s ...................................................31.5 Club 53 ................................................25.0 Division 2 Amery Hospital & Clinic ................30.5 Bremer ................................................29.0 Amery Fire Dept. .............................23.5 High games: Linda Mullendore 173-164-153, Karen Gorres 171-159154, Janet Martinson 168, Marybeth Richison 165-156, Shelby Cockrell 159, Pat Marquand 159, Andrea Karpenske 155, Laurie Harris 151, Nicole Pettay 150 High series: Linda Mullendore 490, Karen Gorres 484, Shelby Cockrell 453, Marybeth Richison 446, Janet Martinson 437, Andrea Karpenske 433.

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Fall Festival Pancake Brunch Sunday at the Community Center The annual pancake brunch was held Sunday morning of Fall Festival, and was very well received this year. The event was held indoors at the Amery Community Center.

Tour Germany, Italy, and Switzerland Take a multi-city lap around the Alps for a comprehensive understanding of the region's people and traditions in June 2018 with Lisa Ruehlow and EF Educational Tours.

From Munich's Hofbräuhaus, where Mozart once wrote an opera, to the pink-and-white Doge's Palace, where Venetian dukes once ruled, the history is as rich as the food.

Pause for reflection at Lucerne's Lion Monument, commemorating Swiss Guards killed in the French Revolution, which Mark Twain described as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."

This is a guided tour for adults and families. Together, visit Rothenburg, Munich, Venice, Lucerne, and Heidelberg in June 2018.

Thirty-five people (adults and whole families) explored Italy and Greece this summer with Ruehlow and full time Italian Tour Director, Alessia of EF Tours.

Alessia will be our guide once again. Experience this fascinating and informative tour with a great tour guide!

There will be an informational meeting Oct. 17 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Lisa Ruehlow at PamperedChef LisaR@ gmail.com

Thank You for attending the 2016 Apple River Quilt Guild Show

2016 Amery Fall Festival

during the Amery Fall Festival

Raffle Quilt Winners: First prize: Mary Bolter, Amery Second prize: Tristan Mortel, Clayton Third prize: Mary Watry, Prescott Viewers Choice for the Challenge Winners: First: Connie Ferris (clock) Second: Sandy Sue Anderson (chicken bun warmer) Third: Jan M. Miller (wall)

$1037 was raised for the Northwoods Homeless Shelter.

Again, thanks to all who were able to attend and our members for all their hard work putting on this show.

Congratulations!

The Amery Free Press has been “Harvesting Memories” for over 124 years!

AMERY FALL FESTIVAL BUTTON WINNERS ARE:

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Osceola rains on Amery’s parade

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s football team gave up its unblemished Middle Border Conference record and slipped to second place in the MBC standings on Friday night with a 47-8 loss to defending state champion and undefeated Osceola.

The Warriors found limited success in the passing game, completing 10-of-20 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown, but they also gave up two interceptions.

While Osceola only completed two passes for 52 yards, it didn’t need to go to the air much as the Chieftains rushed for 416 yards and seven touchdowns on 53 carries. Amery rushed for 52 yards and lost one fumble.

Lane Christensen completed 8 of 15 passes for the Warriors for 144 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Camden Smith went 2-for-5 for 21 yards and one interception.

Leading Amery on the ground was Dalton Johnson with four carries for 22 yards. Shawn Waalen added 20 yards on 7 attempts.

Connor McBrayer was the go-to receiver for Amery with three receptions for 96 yards and one touchdown. Seth Amundsen caught three passes for 34 yards. Tristen Collins had two receptions for 11 yards and two-point conversion. Conner Engebretson also caught two passes for 21 yards.

McBrayer also had a busy night on defense, collecting eight tackles and a block – and on special teams, returning two kicks for a total of 43 yards. Shawn Waalen and Brett Swanson each had seven tackles.

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Connor McBrayer blocks a point after touchdown kick against Osceola.

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Connor McBrayer scores on a pass play

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Lane Christensen was 8 of 15 for 144 yards.

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Shawn Waalen had 20 yards rushing.

Warriors struggle to keep pace with Osceola

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s volleyball team lost three straight sets to Osceola on Sept. 22 - by scores of 23-25, 16-25 and 14-25.

The night got off to a slow start for the Warriors, who fell behind 1-7 in game one.

“They kept working and

kept themselves in it until the team was able to keep Abby Schmidt on a serving run to get the game back within reach,” Amery Coach Lisa Markee said.

Trailing 10-13, Amery went on a 7-0 run to take a 17-13 lead, but Osceola mounted a late 5-point run that gave the Chieftains a 22-20 advantage.

Amery regained a 23-22 lead, only to have Osceola notch the game’s final three points.

Games two and three didn’t provide the same level of suspense, however.

“Serving errors caused us issues all night,” Markee said.

Amery managed to stay within one point in game 2 until the 14-15 mark, and then the

Chieftains finished with a 10-2 run.

In game 3, the Warriors build at 6-5 lead, but the rest of the contest belonged to Osceola.

Madelyn Granica led Amery at the net with seven kills, three solo blocks and an assisted block. Ashley Van Someren added 5 solo blocks, and assist-

ed block and one kill. Abby Schmidt contributed five kills and an assisted block.

Also earning kills and assisted blocks were Alyssa Koehler and Ella Schmidt.

Granica , Kate Forrest, Abby and Ella Schmidt and Keeley Brown held down the back court while Esmee Luchtenburg turned in 15 assists.

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Warriors dominate Mondovi on two different days

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The Amery girls’ tennis team finished an extended match with Mondovi last Monday and claimed a 6-1 victory over the Buffaloes.

The match began on Sept. 15, but was rained out after three matches were finished. The remaining four matches were completed on Sept 19.

No. 1 singles player Kayla Olson made quick work of Emily Flaskrud by a way of a 6-0, 6-0 victory on the 15th.

Ruth Elmer also picked up a quick win on the first day with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Nola Matchey in the No. 2 singles match.

The No. 2 doubles team of Olivia Braaten and Allison Oman gave Amery its third victory of the opening

day of this match, defeating Jozi Pongratz and Maddie Paluibicki, 6-3, 6-0.

Hannah Zinn claimed a 6-1, 6-2 No. 4 singles victory over Maria Jans on the 19th. And Bethany Marquand added a 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 win at No. 3 singles against Sophie Danzinger.

At No. 1 doubles, Dani Meyer and Deanna Meyer earned a 6-3, 7-6 (11-9) win over Claire Bea and Emily Ness.

Amery’s only loss came at No. 3 doubles by way of an injury default.

“The Amery team is fi lled with a bunch of fantastic girls,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. “They are all hard working, determined players.

They have positive energy and enthusiasm on and off the court. These excellent qualities are helping us win many matches this year.”

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Junior Chase Measner beats Hayward to the ball.

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Junior Chris McLeod heads the ball to keep it out of the goal box. There to support are #27 Nick Erickson, and #3 Sabin Coy.

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ soccer team picked up a 6-2 road victory in Hayward on Sept. 20, utilizing strong attacks at the seams and gaps of the Hayward defense.

“Hayward has an extremely physical team with a lot of speed up front,” said Amery Coach Flint Karis. “The defense did a good job of turning away a number of attacks in

the midfield.”

Using two holding midfielders to protect the space in front of its defense, Amery’s combination of Sabin Coy, Mason Bosley and Tommy Oman put pressure on the ball early to disrupt Hayward’s dangerous attack.

“The Warriors have been doing a better job of starting out sharp with quick passing and struck for the first goal in the 2nd minute of the game,” Karis said.

Amery built a 2-0 lead in the 11th minute, but Hayward answered with a goal 10 minutes later.

This sparked the Warriors lash back, relentlessly attacking until they built a 5-1 halftime lead with three goals between the 25th and 28th minutes.

Amery’s final goal came two minutes into to the second half and then things got a little sloppy for the Warriors offensively.

“We did not do as good a job of possessing the ball in the middle and attacking thirds of the field, allowing Hayward to mount attack after attack,” Karis said. “Our defense was up to the challenge but conceded a goal in the last 10 minutes of the game.”

“Between injuries and illnesses this year we have had to shuffle our line up more this year than any year that I can remember,” Karis added. “I don’t think we have gone with

the same line up more than twice. This speaks very highly of the boys adjusting, adapting and stepping up when key starters have been missing.”

Amery led in shots on goal, 14-6. Corner kicks were even at 2-2.

Note: Amery’s junior varsity team picked up a 1-0 victory on a goal by Kenny Lepak off a corner kick served in by Canyon Schwartz.

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This week’s sports Amery Cross Country Oct. 4 Amery Invite

Amery Football Sept. 30 vs. St. Croix Central

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Bailee Lombardo, Annika Schwartz, Ayla Russell, Mary Johnson, Olivia Jensen, Liz Monette, Lydia Monson, Libby Braaten, Abby Braaten

Central Sept. 29 @ Somerset Oct. 1 Amery Invitational Oct. 4 vs. New Richmond

Amery Golf

Clayton Football

Sept. 28 WIAA Regional @ Amery

Sept. 30 vs. Northwood

Amery Soccer

Clayton Volleyball

Sept. 27 @ Baldwin-Woodville Sept. 29 @ Osceola Oct. 4 vs. Barron

Sept. 27 vs. Northwood Oct. 4 @ Clear Lake

Amery Tennis

Sept. 30 @ Shell Lake

Sept. 27 @ New Richmond Tourney Oct. 3 WIAA Regional @ Baldwin-Woodville

Amery Volleyball

Clear Lake Football Clear Lake Volleyball Sept. 29 @ Turtle Lake Oct. 4 vs. Clayton

Sept. 27 vs. St. Croix

Ellsworth volleyball slides by Amery

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

JAY MONSON

Kameron Zmuda, Joshua Bohn, Jens Bjorge, Andrew Carlson, Noah Zinn, Dylan Johnson, Ryan Heiss, Henry Budke, Elias Boe-Parish, Jude Ingham

Monson, Warrior Girls Win Cadott Invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s girls’ cross country team earned both an individual and team championship at the the 48th annual Cadott Invitational at Whispering Pines Golf Course on Sept. 20, while the Warrior boys placed second in the team standings.

Leading the way was freshman champion Lydia Monson, who won the girls’ race with a time of 21:40. Her teammate, senior Liz Monette, wrapped up the No. 2 spot with a time of 21:54. Fellow Warriors, Libby Braaten (10th, 23:36), Mary Johnson (11th, 23:53)

and Abby Braaten (18th, 24:44) also finished in the top 20 in the 70-person race to secure the team victory. Annika Schwartz placed 27th (25:47), and Olivia Jensen, 33rd (27:20).

Junior Jude Ingham paced the Warrior boys with a seventh-place time of 18:47. Elias Boe-Parish came in 10th at 19:04, and Ryan Hiess was 13th (19:24). Noah Zinn also stayed in the top 20 with an 18th-place time of 19:48. Dylan Johnson rounded out the scoring with a 30th-place time of 20:45 while Henry Budke (37th, 21:31) and Andrew Carlson (39th, 21:41) also competed.

Ninety-four boys participated in

the meet.

Team Scores Girls Amery 42, Chippewa Valley Running 46, Eau Claire Regis 100, Neillsville 103, McDonell Central 118, Black River Falls 132, Cadott 165

Boys

McDonell Central 43, Amery 79, Black River Falls 97, Immanuel Lutheran 121, Owen-Withee 160, Cadott 161, Eau Claire Regis 167, Chippewa Valley Running 210, Eleva-Strum 218, Cornell-Lake Holcombe 220, Neillsville 231

Annie Lorsung tied for eighth place, and Molly Vincent claimed 10th at a Middle Border Conference girls golf meet in Ellsworth recently.

The duo led the Warriors in

a strong effort that left them in third place in the team standings.

Lorsung shot a 49 and Vincent, a 50, but they weren’t far ahead of teammate Holly Brickel, who placed 14th with a score of 52.

Sylivie Johnson came in 30th at 60 strokes and Carli Vincent was one stroke behind in 31st place.

Warrior JV Soccer team goes 1-1 at home triangular

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Golfers third at Ellsworth

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Sept. 20 was a tough day for the Amery volleyball team as it lost in three straight games to Ellsworth, 16-25, 22-25 and 16-25.

“Ellsworth had some good servers, and Amery had a struggle to get our offense started,” said Amery Coach Lisa Markee. “The team came back and started to get things moving in the 2nd set, but it wasn’t enough.”

Madelyn Granica finished with five kills, three solo blocks and an assisted block. Abby Schmidt added five kills and an assisted block. Cami White pitched in two kills and an assisted block.

Alyssa Koehler, Ella Schmidt, Kate Forrest and Keeley Brown all finished with one kill. Ashley VanSomeren, Esmee Luchtenburg and Ella Schmidt each added 1 solo block.

Forrest, Abby Schmidt, Granica and Brown held down the back court, and Luchtenburg finished with 15 assists.

Team Scores New Richmond 180, Ellsworth 189, Amery 211, Baldwin-Woodville 214, Osceola 214, St. Croix Central 224, Somerset 234, Prescott 237

Amery’s boys’ soccer team hosted a junior varsity triangular on Saturday and finished the day with a 1-1 record. Opening with a 4-1 win over Altoona, the Warriors dominated possession and received goals from Irving Saavedra, Jackson Moulton, Griffin Bryan and Gilberto Flores.

Their second game was much closer as they lost a 2-1 game to Unity-St. Croix Falls’ potential varsity squad – should it get approved by the WIAA next season.

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Amery tennis blasts Unity

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s volleyball team traveled north on Sept. 24 to participate in the Northwestern tournament and came home with one victory and three losses.

The Warriors lost 9-25 and 18-25 to Washburn and followed with a 21-25, 25-16, 10-15 loss to Northwestern. They put up a strong fight against Hudson before falling 26-24, 16-25, 11-15 and then finished with a two-game sweep of Solon Springs, 25-9, 25-13.

“Amery started slow after the long bus ride up to Northwestern but kept working together as the day progressed,” said Amery Coach Lisa Markee. “All of the players got valuable court time.”

In the opening game against Washburn, the Warriors quickly fell behind, 3-15, and couldn’t recover.

Amery never led in game two either and were rarely as close as three points.

Against Northwestern, the Warriors jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held the advantage until Northwestern tied it up at 16-16. That tying point came as part of 5-0 run that left Northwestern with a 19-16 advantage.

Once the tournament hosts gained the lead, they did not give it up, but Amery was able to tie the score at 21-21.

Amery also started strong in game two, building a 6-3 lead. It extended its lead to 17-8 and maintained a strong advantage until the 21-12 mark, giving it plenty of wiggle room to come up with the 25-16 game victory.

Northwestern turned the tables on the Warriors in game 3, however, jumping out to a 10-4 lead. Amery rallied back with six unanswered points, only to have Northwestern finish with a five-point run.

In the first game against Hudson, the two teams fought toe- to-toe with neither team leading by more than 5 points at any point. There were 12 tie scores in the game before Amery managed the two-point victory.

Hudson exerted its control midway through the second game when it built a 17-7 advantage and never looked back. Hudson’s four-point victory in game three was the largest margin in the game.

Amery dominated Solon Springs from the beginning, launching two six-point runs in the opening game on its way to a 16-point victory. The Warriors added a seven-point run in game two to build a 21-11 lead and finish with a “W.” Ashley Van Someren was the team kill leader for the day with 15, followed by Abby Schmidt with 12 and Alyssa Koehler, with 11. Van Someren also tallied a team-high five blocks.

Kate Forrest was a defensive presence, with 84 digs.

Abby Schmidt added 39 digs and Keeley Brown, 38.

Emee Luchtenburg contributed 40 assists.

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Kayla Olson prepares for a big forehand return.

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

On September 2, the Amery girls’ tennis team played Unity and won by default due to a Unity not have enough players for a complete team.

The Warriors dominated the entire night dropping only five of the 65 total games played.

“The Amery team has a much higher level of skill, knowledge, and experience compared to Unity’s young team,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson.

Kayla Olson won the No. 1 singles match, 6-2, 6-0, over Jasmine Lowe. Ruth Elmer had similar success at No. 2 singles, defeated Greta Lund, 6-0, 6-2. Bethany

Marquand shut out Lizzy Gross at No. 3 singles, 6-0, 6-0.

Dani and Deanna Meyer also claimed a shutout win at No. 1 doubles, topping Isabella Cash and Chloe Peterson, 6-0, 6-0.

Allison Oman and Olivia Braaten added a 6-0, 6-1 victory at No. 2 doubles against Abby Lowe and Amber Wetterau.

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Pictured are Annie Lorsung (displaying her fifth Place medal) and Molly Vincent. Lorsung was named to the all-conference team and Vincent was honorable mention.

Lorsung, Vincent earn all-conference honors

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s girls’ golf team participated in its final conference event of the 2016 season on Thursday. The championship event counted for double points which worked in favor for the Warriors.

“The girls tied for fourth place with Osceola and, by doing so, passed up St. Croix Central for the day,” said Amery Coach Darcy Lorsung. “As a result, Amery also finished in a tie for fourth place in the conference standings! The last three years Amery

has finished on the bottom of the conference, so it’s very encouraging to see Amery compete well.”

Junior Annie Lorsung finish seventh for the match, with an 18-hole score of 102, which placed her in fi fth place overall in the final conference standings.

With that fi fth-place season finish, Annie Lorsung was named to the all-Middle Border Conference team. Molly Vincent earned an honorable mention selection after shooting a 111 at the final conference meet.

Also finishing strong was Hol-

ly Brickel with a 110. Ali Hoyer added a 121 and Sylivie Johnson, a 144.

Team Scores New Richmond 183, Ellsworth 212, Baldwin-Woodville 214, Osceola 215, Amery 218, St. Croix Central 220, Somerset 221, Prescott 237

Final Conference Standings New Richmond 100, Ellsworth 87, Baldwin-Woodville 81, St. Croix Central 62, Amery 62, Osceola 57, Prescott 45, Somerset 42

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Soccer can’t get anything going against New Richmond

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Senior Captain and Goalkeeper Cole Jakupciak tips the ball over the top of the net for the save.

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery boys’ soccer team suffered a tough 0-5 loss to New Richmond on Sept. 22.

“New Richmond is an exceptional team, and it would not surprise me if they are the Division 2 State Champions this year,” said Amery Coach

Flint Karis. “The 2016 Tigers are the best high school team I have seen in the past 11 years.”

The Warriors were not short on effort but simply were over powered, Karis said.

New Richmond scored goals in the 11th and 30th minutes to claim a 2-0 halftime lead, and then extended the margin

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Senior Captain Sabin Coy making the slide kick.

with goals in the 57th minute, 60th minute and 87th minute.

The Ti gers’ fourth goal came on a penalty kick.

New Richmond had 21 shots on goal, compared to just one shot on goal for the Warriors, and held a 3-1 advantage on corner kicks.

“We just simply could not

get anything going on the attack against a swarming defense that pressured us into too many mistakes that resulted in losing possession,” Karis said.

Amery goalkeeper Cole Jakupciak tallied 16 saves.

JV loses close battle Amery’s junior varsity team also lost, but by a much closer margin. The Warrior gave up to goal in the last 10 minutes to allow the Tigers to claim a 2-1 come-from-behind victory.

Freshman Dylan Thomsen scored Amery’s lone goal.

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3 Doubles. Essie Whitehead returns a forehand as Grace Springett moves to the net.

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2 Doubles Olivia Braaten serves with Alison Oman waiting at the net.

Elmer, Marquand maintain flawless conference records

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s girls’ tennis team suffered a rare setback on Sept. 22, when it took on defending Middle Border Conference Champion New Richmond and lost, 2-5.

“New Richmond always has an excellent program,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson.

“They have many talented players. After the conference tournament New Richmond will play in the Division 1 sub sectional tournaments and

will not be part of the Division 2 tournaments.”

Both teams entered the match undefeated in conference dual matches.

Amery’s victories came at No. 2 and No. 3 singles. Ruth Elmer claimed a tough 7-5, 6-4 win over Mia Bakke at No. 2 while Bethany Marquand edged Katey Eickhoff, 3-6, 7-6 (7-0), 6-4 in a 3 hour match.

“Ruth was pushed a little at the beginning of her match and confidently took the second set,” Julson said. “Both of these girls ended conference

play undefeated with a record of 6-0” At No. 1 singles, Kayla Olson put up a strong fight against Greta Bakke before falling, 3-6, 3-6.

“Kayla played her best tennis this year,” Coach Julson said. “She was patient and consistent. She lost a close match to an excellent player.”

The No. 1 doubles team of Dani and Deanna Meyer lost 1-6, 3-6 to Erin Peterson and Gabby Kupke.

Another tooth-n-nail competition took place at No. 2 dou-

bles where Allison Oman and Olivia Braaten fell, 4-6, 7-6 (75), 3-6 to Madi Storie and Sydney Hahn.

“The team switched up their strategy during the match to always keep New Richmond guessing,” Coach Julson said.

“This along with aggressive net play and excellent team work made it an exciting match. This was their only loss in the conference.”

Grace Springett and Essie Whitehead lost to Kerrigan Storie and Emma Borstrom at No. 3 doubles, 2-6, 4-6. Hanna

Zinn lost to Reese Jacobson at No. 4 singles, 1-6, 1-6.

“Throughout the night all the Amery girls improved their play making the seconds sets in their matches much closer than the first sets,” Julson said. “This team is amazing. We have an 8-1 team match record this year. That is the best record we have seen in many years. I am excited to watch the girls in the next couple of weeks as they enter the tournament season.”

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. (Albert Einstein – Physicist) Carolyn Lumsden 715-483-9738

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PASTA, BROCCOLI AND FRANK SKILLET Cook according to directions, omitting salt: 3 c. medium shell pasta Put in to the above 4 minutes before pasta is done: 3 c. small fresh broccoli florets Drain.

Put in large skillet over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes: 2 T. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper (or amount you want) Add and cook for 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently: The cooked and drained pasta and broccoli 4 franks, cut into bite-size pieces (your favorite kind) Top with: 2 T. shredded Parmesan cheese Serves 4-6.

These are a no-bake cookie that makes 24 cookies.

NO-BAKE MARSHMALLOW, BUTTERSCOTCH, CHEX COOKIES Combine in large bowl: 4 c. Chex cereal (your choice) 1/2 c. peanuts, lightly salted 2 c. mini marshmallows In medium microwavable bowl, microwave until melted: 1 bag (11 oz.) butterscotch chips 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter Be careful so mixture doesn’t burn, melting and stirring about 3-4 minutes.

Pour melted chip mixture over cereal mixture and using a large wooden spoon, mix until thoroughly coated.

Drop onto waxed or parchment paper making 24 mounds. Let stand until set, about 15-20 minutes.

This makes a nice cold salad so make it ahead for the refrigeration time.

PASTA WITH GREEN BEANS SALAD Cook according to directions on package: 3 c. multi-grain penne Add the last 3-4 minutes (depending on how done you like your beans): 1/2 pound fresh beans, cut into pieces Drain pasta and beans but save 1/3 c. of the water.

Put pasta in large bowl.

In food processor, pulse until coarsely chopped: 1 c. fresh basil leaves, packed 2 T. chopped, toasted pecans 1 clove minced garlic Add and process until mixture is a thick paste: 1/2 c. Tuscan House Italian dressing Put the above dressing over the cooked pasta and beans.

Add the reserved 1/3 c. cooking water and mix all lightly. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until chilled.

Just before serving add and toss to mix: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded or cut up cubes of Mozzarella cheese 1 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1/3 c. shredded Parmesan cheese Serves 6-10 depending on amount served.

Hint: If you don’t like green beans, add peas or your favorite vegetable instead.

GELATIN, FRUIT, MARSHMALLOW SKEWERS Make according to directions but using 1-1/4 c. boiling water for each flavor.

Make up 2 pkgs. (3 oz. ea.) cherry flavor gelatin Make up 2 pkgs. (3 oz. ea.) berry blue flavor gelatin Pour each flavor into a 4x8” sprayed loaf pan and let chill until firm (about 3 hours). Hint: Spray the pans then wipe the pans gently to remove excess spray.

Have the marshmallows and fruit ready in bowls.

Dip bottom of pans filled with gelatin mixture into warm water for 15 seconds. Cut both flavors of gelatin into 24 cubes. Lift gelatin cubes from the pans.

Put onto each wooden skewer: 1 red cube of gelatin, 1 strawberry, 1 blueberry, 1 marshmallow, 1 blue cube of gelatin (or any order you want).

To serve, stick the skewers into a large piece of watermelon,muskmelon, etc. to hold them. Eat right away or refrigerate immediately after assembling the skewers.

Hint: You can use any flavor of gelatin you want.

If you want other fruit, use that also for a variation and color combo.

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Specifically, we need someone to: •Take a client to and/or from Osceola to Amery for dialysis 3 times per week.

•Light housekeeping help is needed in Luck, Milltown, Frederic and Amery.

•Take a woman from Amery to St Croix Falls for Physical Therapy 2 times per week.

•Visit with a client while their caregiver takes time away for a needed break, or to take care of essential business, doctor appointments, etc. Visiting may include listening and conversing, sharing a meal or snack, engaging the care receiver in an activity (like playing a game or putting a puzzle together), or just sitting with the client.

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This recipe makes a nice tasting potato dish. It takes about an hour to make this potato pie from start to finish.

HASH BROWN POTATO PIE Cook and crumble 4 slices bacon.

Whisk together in large bowl: 5 eggs 1/2 c. milk Add and combine: 3 c. shredded hash browns, partially thawed 3 green onions, sliced 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce (or amount you want) 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese half of the bacon crumbles Pour into a 9” sprayed/greased pie plate.

Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until center is set.

Sprinkle on top: 1/2 c. more shredded sharp cheddar cheese the rest of the bacon crumbles Bake at 350° for another 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serves 4-6.

Kids, of all ages, will love these skewers. You will need 24 long skewers for this recipe for serving. You will also need 24 marshmallows, 24 smaller fresh strawberries and 25 larger blueberries, washed and drained well.

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Community Center: 8 Community Center: am Coffee Club, 9 am 8 am Coffee Club, Pool, 9 am Circle of 9 am Silver Foxes, Sisters, 9 am Flu Shots, 8 pm Alcoholics 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Anonymous Cards, 6 pm Duplicate 7 pm HS Football, Bridge, 7 pm Alcohol- Amery vs. St. Croix Central, ics Anonymous 4:30 pm HS Boys Soccer, here Amery at Osceola 6:30 pm Bingo at the Amery VFW 7 pm HS Volleyball, Amery at Somerset

9 am HS Volleyball, Tournament in Amery 9 am-2 pm Little Falls Lutheran Craft Fair, Bake Sale and Expo 10 am Paws on the Trail for Arnell Humane Society at Stower Seven Lakes State Trail 10 am Golden Age Manor Family Council meets on the Sun Porch 4-7 pm Pork & Turkey Dinner at Trinity Lutheran Church

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 10:30 am Tenzi Dice Game, 12:30 pm AARP Drivers Safety Class, 1 pm Cribbage, 1 pm Wii Games, 5:30 pm Stamping & Scrapping, 6:30 pm 500 Cards 4:30 pm HS Boys Soccer vs. Barron Area Schools, here 7 pm HS Volleyball vs.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Alzheimers Support Group, 10 am Alcoholics Anonymous, 12:30 pm Bridge, 6 pm Zumba Live, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 1:30 pm Hand & Foot 2, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 4:30 pm HS Boys Soccer vs. Somerset, here 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

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Brewery event focuses on men’s health Amery High School Class of 1961 Amery Class of 1961 recently met at Arlen Burke’s home in Amery. Back row (left to right) are Marv Maxon, Jerry Breault, Duane Peterson, Virginia (Fretag) Henrikson, Ed Hihiser, Fred Peterson, Darell Emerson, Patty (Hamann) Johnson, Don Pearson, Dave Karpenski, Gerard LaMere, Judy (Bottolfson) Winchell, Karen (Halstead) Schanon, Stephanie (Baker) Peloquin.

Front row (left to right) is Allen Lemme, Arlen Burke, Diane (Fansler) Wald, Kay (Adams) Tanberg, Kathy (Gullickson) Maxon, Mike Peterson, and Don Anderson.

Polk County Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Meeting, October 13 Members of the Polk County Farm Bureau will hold their annual meeting on Thursday, October 13, at Wolter’s Shoreview Supper Club in Amery. A social begins at 7 p.m. followed by the meal at 7:30 p.m. and the meeting to follow. The meal is $5 per person.

All Farm Bureau members are encouraged to attend this important meeting to help create policy resolutions and vote in elections for county board directors. Also being selected will be the county’s voting delegates for the WFBF Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells, December 3-5.

As a grassroots organization, it is Farm Bureau’s members on the county level who set the policy goals of the state’s leading farm organization. The

Wisconsin Farm Bureau is often asked to get involved in issues affecting production agriculture and rural Wisconsin both in Madison and Washington, D.C. This fall, Farm Bureau members across the state will be crafting, discussing and forwarding policy recommendations on emerging ag issues including animal husbandry, atrazine prohibition areas, rural broadband, rules pertaining to wetlands and Wisconsin’s fence law.

Made up of 61 county Farm Bureaus, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is the state’s largest general farm organization representing farms of every size, commodity and management style.

Solitary Spectator The procession of wild turkeys on my lawn, the wonder and the pleasure I would share, but I dare not disturb you in the dawn, when tjhe work of the long day you still must bear But, oh how sweet to see the birds come forth, venturing to see if it is there, the bird seed I put out, while they, still north, their season in our temperate climate fare.

I'd like to have you see with me the young Tom turkey try his ability to display, a brief fanning of his tail, wings shyly flung, I giggle, "His immaturity has made my day."

BRIDGE 1. Gene and Judy Collier 2. Steve Wilhelm and Steve Sondreal 3. Paul and Shirley Satterlund

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New Mini Classes •5:20 PM Hernias: Fact, Fiction & Surgical Repairs – Eric Saterbak, MD •5:40 PM Beyond Duct Tape and Bootstraps: Mental Health and the 21st Century Man – Jon Platson, MSW, LCSW •6:00 PM 5 Things Men Don’t Know About their Prostate – Tom Stormont, MD •6:20 PM Sleep Health: A Q&A About CPAP Equipment – Molly Fox, CRT This fun and informational event is brought to you in partnership with Amery Hospital & Clinic, Hudson Hospital & Clinic, Stillwater Medical Group, Lakeview Hospital and Westfields Hospital & Clinic. For more information or to reserve your spot, visit healthpartnerslocalcare.org/hops2016 or call 651-430-4655.

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Amery, Wis. – Join Amery Hospital and Clinic for a fun approach to men’s health at the 4th annual ‘Hops for Health’ event at Lift Bridge Brewery (1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN) on October 17 from 5 to 7:00 p.m.

You’re invited to enjoy a guy’s night out to celebrate men’s health, meet your local doctors, attend mini classes, and enjoy appetizers, games, prizes and more!

This free event offers men an easy way to learn how to stay healthy, assess their current health, and information about advances in health care.

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A Tribute at Balsam Lutheran Nothing is finer than honoring a man who has lived a full and productive life. That’s what hundreds of friends and family did for Dennis Marshall the first week of September.

He and I were starting tackles on the Amery Warrior football team in the mid-60s, bookends on the offensive line. At the end of the season he was named all-conference, a recognition of his toughness and ability.

At visitation at the funeral home, wife Marilyn along with daughter Alison and son Travis stayed busy the night of visitaGrowing tion as hundreds of people gathered to talk to them about this man, and just as comforting they socialized with each other at up in this most important time.

Amery At the funeral service at Balsam Lutheran the next day many of these people and others helped Marilyn and her famiLoren Elkin ly say farewell to the beloved father, husband, and community leader Dennis.

We know it’s easy to say wonderful things about the deceased, but at this service the minister and 2 family members spoke great statements, filling them in with excellent examples.

Marilyn’s brother Paul told a few stories of the early relationship of Dennis and Marilyn. Marilyn’s dad watched pro wrestling and often used wrestling lingo, referring to Dennis as “turkey neck”. Turkey neck was a nickname dat da Crusher gave to his opponents.

Paul thought of Dennis as a big brother, and Paul learned some basics from him. Approaching a problem took perspective and thought, and Paul learned that his future brother in law solved tricky situations with a measured approach. Paul recalls him saying these words when facing a problem: “Well, why don’t you try it this way.” Paul listened and learned.

Dennis loved his granddaughters and he was loved in return, and in more than one way Mr. Agriculture showed a fondness and love for the farmers, serving as field man for them.

Son Travis, who has mannerisms and a few features of Dennis, echoed that statement, telling us that as an ag expert his father enjoyed helping the farmers in the area. There were different kinds of farming, but dairy farming was number one to Dennis.

Travis hoped that he could be half the man his father was, and one basic tenet that Dennis often stated: “There are jobs that need to be done. Someone has to do them.” Whether it was his job, 4-H, or any other situation, Denny would step forward to devise a way to get that job done.

Dennis believed there was no place for hopelessness, and in the funeral service songs sung by Arlen Peterson, that idea came through-- “On Eagles’ Wings” part way through the service and the Lord’s Prayer, sung at the close of the ceremony. Arlen invited everyone to join in, and the roof lifted just a bit as people sang that familiar prayer appeal of the Christian faith. At “for thine is the kingdom” the voices rose and the chills traveled down spines.

In all, a sincere tribute to this man of and from the Amery community.

Email Loren Elkin at elkfarm@wctc.net.

Autumn of Life The corn is ripe in the field, Now the farmers can reap their yield.

Fall is a time for many changes again, I just had a pacemaker put in.

My vital signs had fallen low, The reasons why, I did not know.

Modern medicine has kept me going along, But it's no substitute for being young and strong.

Leaves falling in Autumn, watching life slip away, My faith in God sustains me day after day.

I'm still chaplain of American Legion, and VFW, too, I'm sure my faith in God will see me through.

AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Community Ed catalogs can be found at all 4 schools, the public library, and many other locations in the Amery area. View all classes and offerings under the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd. k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Hypnosis for Weight Loss or Tobacco Use Hypnosis can help you control your eating habits and help you stop the constant thinking about food, overeating, and snacking. Bring a pillow or blanket for extra comfort. If you’re ready to quit smoking or chewing tobacco, hypnosis can help you stop immediately, without withdrawal, cravings or gaining weight.

Sept 29 check-in at 6:15 p. Fee $54 for weight loss or tobacco use or both in one night for $100. Includes session, CD, card to attend future sessions for free.

Pre-register with Comm Ed. Art: Watercolors Plus - Let's glide from summer into autumn by painting butterflies in a garden and a northern Wisconsin sunset. We will use stencils, stamps, papers, and other media along with our watercolors to creaet at least two paintings (maybe more!). Bring a paint shirt, a bag lunch, and your imagination. Saturday, Oct 1 from 9 a until 3 p at ArtZ Gallery. Fee $65 to Comm Ed. Supply fee $15 to pay instructor at class.

Pre-register with Comm Ed. Easy Homemade Lunches: Bento-Style! Have you seen these cute themed lunches and wondered what kind of parent has time for that? You do! We will learn about making healthy bento-style lunches including what to make, how to pack and what supplies you'll need. You'll even get to make and take a lunch at class. A little creativity will liven up your child's lunch, and you'll look forward to making it!

Supply fee includes food supplies and a lunch box for packing. Oct 4 from 6-7:30 . Fee $14. Supply fee $15 to pay at class.

Pre-register with Comm Ed Estate Planning Workshop - Learn how to protect loved ones' inheritance, minimize estate taxes, keep your plan up to date, maintain control in the family, leave your heirs what you want, when you want, and the way you want, and much more. Oct 6 at 6 p. Fee $9, pre-register with Comm Ed. Microsoft Excel – One-Night Intro for those who have never created a spreadsheet. The perfect intro to prep for the Beginning Excel class Oct 12-24. Basic

terms and data entry will be covered.

Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Oct 10 from 5:30-8:30 p. WITC Fee $17.54 or Sr Fee (62+ as of Aug 17) $4.50. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800243-9482 ext 4221. WITC ID # 65126 Catalog # 47-103-401 Microsoft Excel for Beginners: Create worksheets for work and personal use. We will navigate through the cells, format and set up a spreadsheet for maximum efficiency. You will see how easy it is to have your numbers calculated for you in just seconds and how to sort through long ponderous lists with ease.

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and some Excel knowledge. If you are a new Excel user, it would be best to take the Intro class on Oct 10 and follow it with this class. Mon & Wed, Oct 12-24 from 5:30-8 p. WITC Fee $37.09 or Sr Fee (62+ as of Aug 17) $4.50. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800-2439482 ext 4221. WITC ID # 6517 Catalog # 60-103-601 Wild Mushrooms 201: Discover the easily identified, but lesser known edible mushrooms not covered in 101.

Learn more accurate identification techniques and about mushroom seasons. Mushrooms covered include: Hericium, Lobster Mushrooms, Leccinum, Hedgehog, Black Trumpet, Entoloma and Elm Oysters. Pre-requisite: Wild Mushrooms 101. Oct 10 from 5:30-8:30 p. WITC Fee $17.54 or Sr Fee (62+ as of Aug 17) $4.50. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221.

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HAPPENS IN THE BRAIN

They call it "rehabilitation," but it's a lonely place, How I long for the sight of a familiar face.

What keeps me going is my ardor for life, And the need to be home with memories of my wife.

We built a life there together, my wife, Linnea--now gone, My dog, Grizzy, is there and still going strong.

Falling leaves are a life metaphor, But I'm not finished living, and know there's still more!

Larry Phillipson is the poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin Larry underwent pacemaker implantation at Regions Hospital on September 12 and is currently recuperating at Christian Community Home in Osceola, WI. The address is 2650 65th Avenue and phone number is 715-294-1100 for any well-wishers.

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UW Extension offers free class This week at the Amery Area Public Library on pruning trees and shrubs AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Confused about how, when, and why to prune your landscape plants and fruit trees? Diana Alfuth, Horticulture Educator for UW-Extension, is offering a class to simplify the process of pruning in your home landscape. Pruning can be scary but this class will build your confidence when it comes to wielding your loppers!

Diana will talk about different kinds of shrubs, and how to prune them for plant health, longevity and beauty. Yard trees and fruit trees will also be discussed, and how they should be pruned for the best appearance or fruit production.

This class will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, in the community room at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake, WI. The class is free, but space is limited so pre-registration is requested. To reserve your spot in the class, call the Polk County UW-Extension office at (715)485-8600.

Crack the code A four-week introduction to computer coding for students in grades 3-6. Registration required.

Wednesdays in October, 4 p.m.—5 p.m.

No school program Check out live reptiles with Snake Discovery, October 3, 10:30 a.m.

After school club Thursdays from September 1 through November 17, 3:30 p.m.

Legos or maker projects open to school-age children. Need a ride from school? Bring a note from home to take Bus 11 to the library.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Storytime Storytime is held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Join Miss Riss for interactive stories, songs, and more. Stick around after storytime for engaging art, music, or other early learning activities.

Geared toward 2-5 year-olds and their caregivers.

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, 3:45 p.m.— 5:00 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion groups The Inspirational Reading Book Club meets on the first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. 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.

Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device? Need some help with Microsoft Word or Excel? The library offers tech help on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Help with basic computer skills is of-

fered on Fridays, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m.

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

E-books and e-audiobooks Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; and the Freading collection of e-books.

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.

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 Amnerican 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 at 10 a.m. on the sunporch at GAM. 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 First Baptist church, Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions.

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 Nancy 715-646-1464 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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Amery FFA’s Dairy Judging Team are Champions at the All-American

Dairy Judging Team were Tayler Elwood, Meikah Dado, Jillian Jensen and Thomas Christenson.

Dairy Management Team were Thomas Christenson, Tayler Elwood and Meikah Dado.

Amery FFA’s Dairy Judging Team members include Thomas Christenson, Tayler Elwood, Meikah Dado and Jillian Jensen. On September 19 and 20 they competed in the 48th All American Dairy Judging Invitational and the Dairy Management Contest in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They came away first place winners in both contests.

In the dairy judging contest, the team judged 10 classes of cattle and then gave oral reasons on three of the classes. The top five individuals and teams were recognized in each division for specific breed performance, oral reasons and overall results.

The Amery FFA was representing Wisconsin at the contest and there were 11 states represented and 44 individuals in this contest. The Team placed first in Ayrshires, Brown Swiss and Holsteins, and fifth in Jerseys. Individually Jillian Jensen was fourth in Ayrshires, fourth in Holsteins. Meikah Dado was first in Holsteins and third in Jerseys. After all the tabulations came in, Jillian Jensen was first individual overall and second in reasons and Meikah Dado was fourth overall and fifth in oral reasons. As a team they placed second in oral reasons and were the overall winner. The team appreciates all of the assistance they receive from their 4-H dairy judging coaches Jered Haase (Osceola), Kirsten Klugow (Amery) and Karrie Melin-Swenson (St. Croix Falls).

In Dairy Management Thomas Christenson, Tayler Elwood and Meikah Dado competed. They competed in seven areas of Dairy Management – Dairy judging, Dairy Linear Scoring, Financial Management, Feeds and Nutrition Management, Milk Quality and Milk Products Identification; Milking Equipment and Udder Anatomy; and Hoof Care.

There were over 80 individuals competing in this contest with 12 FFA teams and 4 state 4-H teams. Meikah Dado was the high individual in the Milk Quality and Products section, third in Financial Management and was seventh individual overall. Elwood scored very well in the Milking Equipment Category and was eighth in Feeds; and Christenson scored well in the Hoof Care section and was tenth in Milk Quality and Products. Amery was the winning team in the FFA Division.

This team has been practicing diligently in preparation for the National FFA

competition in October in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The other fun fact about the dairy judging competition is Ethan Dado and Laura Jensen (siblings to Meikah and Jillian and former Amery FFA members) were also competing at the All American. They were members of the University of Minnesota dairy judging team. They worked their way to second place overall and first place team in oral reasons in the collegiate division where they judged the same 10 classes of cows and presented five sets of oral reasons. In the end, Ethan Dado was second individual overall and sixth in reasons, and Laura was third in oral reasons and 11th overall. Other teammates included Crystal Seimers-Peterman from Manitowoc, WI first in oral reasons and sixth overall, and Gabriella Sorg from Hastings, Minnesota was 12th in reasons and 16th overall.

Polk County Master Gardeners meet October 10 FRUIT GROWING QUESTIONS? The Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers are pleased to welcome Dr Brian Smith to our October 10th meeting. Dr Smith is a Professor of Horticulture, State Extension Commercial Fruit Specialist, and Director of Fruit Research at the Extension and Teaching Facility at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Dr Smith also conducts some serious research and development on his own property in River Falls and he is well known throughout this upper Midwest region for his knowledge and experience in growing fruit under our somewhat challenging weather conditions.

Please bring your fruit growing questions and join us on Monday, October 10th, at 7 pm at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake. As always our meetings, which begin at 6 pm, are open to the public; our speaker programs are free to all; and we encourage and very much welcome guests. Any questions, please call Jackie at 268-8786 or Sally at 268-2926.

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative to host Member Appreciation Open House October 7 CENTURIA –October is National Co-op Month, and Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative is celebrating with a member appreciation open house Friday, October 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Co-op members who purchase electricity from Polk-Burnett are invited to a free pulled-pork sandwich lunch at the Centuria office, 1001 State Road 35.

All members in attendance will have a chance to win a $50 electric bill credit, 10 will be awarded.

Plus, enter grand-prize drawings for an iPad mini and a 32” LED TV. “All 20,000 people who receive electricity from Polk-Burnett are members-owners of the cooperative,” said Ed Gullickson, board president. “We appreciate your membership and welcome you to

an open house in your honor.”

Open house festivities will take place throughout the co-op office and garage. Guests should use the employee parking lot and north entrance at the back of the building. Doors open at 11 a.m.

During the open house, members can learn how the co-op can help them conserve energy and lower their electric bill. “We offer EnergySense rebates to help you improve energy efficiency and comfort in your home, and members who track their electricity on the co-op’s SmartHub energy app use less,” said Todd Schulte, member services manager. “Take control of the electricity you use–and the money you spend on your power bill–with Polk-Burnett's Smar-

tHub app and rebate program.”

Other local co-ops will join Polk-Burnett for the open house in recognition of National Co-op Month. See Royal Credit Union, Natural Alternative Food Co-op and your local Mutual Insurance companies.

“The cooperative was established in 78 years ago in 1938 with lines, poles and the notion we all prosper by helping each other. Today, that cooperative spirit continues. We hope you’ll join us Friday, October 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to celebrate the cooperative difference, our proud cooperative heritage and the benefits of cooperative membership,” added Gullickson. ~ from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative

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ADRC Presents “Medicare 101: The A, B C and D’s of Medicare” on October 4 Osceola, WI—Knowing and understanding the different parts of Medicare is crucial as a consumer navigating the world of healthcare coverage. Whether Serving Polk & you are new to Medicare, or have been enrolled for sevBurnett Counties eral years, the Aging and www.adrcnwwi.org Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin invites you to join our Elder Benefit Specialist for “Medicare 101: The A, B, C and D’s of Medicare”. Learn about each part of Medicare, what each does and does not cover and cost associated with each part (including penalties, premiums, deductibles, co-pay ect). The Medicare 101 presentation will help you better understand your options; making you a well-informed and in control healthcare consumer.

Upcoming Presentation: When: Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Where: Osceola Medical Center, Osceola, WI Includes: Free 1-1.5 hour presentation followed by at least 30 minutes of Q&A If you need transportation assistance please call our Transportation Line at 877-485-2372 at least 48 hours in advance (1 week in advance if you are new to our transportation program).

The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin serves Polk and Burnett Counties and the St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin providing assistance to people with physical or intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health or substance abuse issues and the elderly. In addition, the ADRC offers guidance and assistance to family caregivers, medical providers and discharge planners, and other professionals in the community… anyone who cares about or is assisting an elderly or disabled individual. Stop in to our offices in Siren and Balsam Lake, WI, give us a call or shoot us an email to learn more about the ADRC of NW Wis.

BIRTHS Elsewhere Bennett Brandon Meyer, 8 lbs. 6 ozs., born on August 9, 2016, to Chip and Melissa Meyer of Hudson.

Grandparents are Fritz and Judy Meyer of Hudson and Loren and Kathy Paulson of Clear Lake. Great Grandparents are Paul and Lorraine Aune of Amery and Irene Paulson of Clear Lake.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls Tris Arthur Olson, 9 lbs. 7 ozs., born on September 7 to Kelly and Adam Olson of Frederic.

Twins, Teal Elizabeth Fisk, 5 lbs. 11 ozs., and Tatum Larayne, 5 lbs. 3 ozs., born on September 8 to Alicia and Matthew Fisk of St. Croix Falls.

Joshua Louis Hansen, 9 lbs. 5 ozs., born on September 9 to Jennifer and Richard Hansen of Shafer, MN. Lorelei Everly Newton, 7 lbs. 6 ozs. born on September 12 to Shelby Post and Seth Newton of Lindstrom, MN. Elizabeth Lutz, 6 lbs. 6 ozs., born on September 13 to Renee and Cole Lutz of Milltown.

Leland Eugene Songetay, 7 lbs. 12 ozs., born on September 18 to Summer Songetay of Danbury.

Declan Allan Burgus, 7 lbs. 2 ozs., born on September 18 to Courtney Warner and Tony Burgus of Centuria.

John Gerald Bell IV, 9 lbs. 5 ozs., born on September 20 to Danielle and John Bell of Scandia, MN.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Sept. 29— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and graham crackers or pancakes with syrup, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Pizza casserole and breadstick, or peanut butter sandwich, garden salad bar, sliced pears, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, muffin, pancakes, sausage links.

High school lunch: Pizza casserole or crispy chicken salad, breadstick, milk, steamed corn, garden salad bar, applesauce, grapes.

Friday, Sept. 30— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or cinnamon roll, scrambled eggs, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, french fries, Dragon punch, applesauce, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cereal bar, cinnamon roll, cheese omelet, Krave S’mores.

High school lunch: Hot ham & cheeese on a bun

or Warrior burger, potato wedges, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce, milk, pineapple, strawberries.

Monday, Oct. 3— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or sausage pizza, Krave S’mores, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken noodle soup, crackers, PB&J “uncrustable,” yogurt cup, vegetables with dip, strawberries, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, “Gripz” graham crackers, Pop Tart, cheese stick, sausage pizza, banana bread.

High school lunch: Chicken noodle soup, garlic cheese french bread, or peanut butter sandwich, vegetables with dip, marinara sauce, milk, applesauce, peaches.

Tuesday, Oct. 4— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or oatmeal, chocolate chip “ultimate breakfast round”, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: “Brunch Lunch,” cheese omelet, sausage links, juice, hash browns, muffin, bell pepper strips, or-

ange wedges, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, oatmeal, cream cheese bagel, mini cinni, muffin, yogurt.

High school lunch: Chicken philly or barbeque chicken sub, roasted and fresh vegetables, oriental salad, milk, baked Lays chips, grapes, mandarin oranges.

Wednesday, Oct. 5— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and “Gripz” chocolate chip graham crackers, or ham & cheese bagel sandwich, fruit, fruit juice, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Cheese pizza or turkey & cheese wrap, garden salad bar, green beans, sliced apples, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, muffin, cheese stick, bagel with jelly, Krave S’mores, ham & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Cheese pizza or club wrap, garden salad bar, green beans, sliced pears, apples, milk choice.

AMERY SCHOOLS Monday, Oct. 3— No school Tuesday, Oct. 4— Lien Elementary lunch: French toast w/sausage, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate and Middle school lunch: French toast w/sausage or chicken salad croissant, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: French toast w/sausage or chicken salad croissant, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices.

Wednesday, Oct. 5— Lien Elementary lunch: Macaroni & cheese, breadstick, broccoli, garden gar, fruit choices.

Intermediate and Middle school lunch: Macaroni & cheese or chicken alfredo, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Marcaroni & cheese, or chicken alfredo, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER

Community Center offers classes and daily activities What an amazing turnout for our Fall Festival Pancake Brunch!

It far exceeded our expectations and everyone had a wonderful time. We were a little apprehensive about changing the venue, but it turned out to be an excellent decision. We want to thank all of our sponsors, everyone who donated items, all of our wonderful volunteers, and everyone who came out to enjoy breakfast with us. We couldn’t have done it without you!

We are truly blessed to have such wonderful support from our community. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

What better way to celebrate fall than participate in our Annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. This year Oktoberfest will take place at the Center on October 15th. Jim Armstrong will provide music from 11am-1pm and Cattail Moon will perform from 1pm-5pm. There will be a beanbag tournament with $500 as the first prize based on 20 teams and Kar Jackers will provide music for that. There will also be a pool tournament, face painting and 50/50 raffles during the day. Pork chops, brats and hot dogs will be cooked by Amery Li-

ons Club and Oktoberfest beers and other adult beverages will be available.

We are once again offering an incentive for members to pay their dues early. Anyone who pays their dues before December 31st will be entered into a drawing for a 40” flat screen LED 1080p TV! The earlier you pay, the more chances you have to win.

Come to the Community Center on September 29th from 9am-11am to receive your flu shots from Chet Johnson Drugs. Bring your insurance or Medicare card with you as most insurance plans will cover these shots. We suggest that you contact Chet’s at 715-268-8121 to pre-register.

Arm knitting is a new craze that you will love. You don’t need to be a knitter to participate. Yarn will be provided. The date is October 18th at 4pm. Cost is $22 and you must be a member of the Community Center. Please sign up and pay by October 11th.

We still have vendor tables available for our Annual Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale which takes place on Saturday November 19th from 9am-2pm. The cost is $25 for an 8

ft. x 30” table. Please call 715-2686605 if you are interested or have any questions.

Our next Zumba LIVE class runs from October 19th to November 23rd. The cost is $30 for the session. Contact Amery Area Community Center to register and pay.

Tuesday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Paul Seidel took second, Jerry Fisher placed third, and Carl Johnson placed fourth.

Thursday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Jerry Fisher in second and Val Hansen placed third.

Wii Bowling winners were Paul Seidel in first and Milt Johnson placed second.

Wednesday Bridge winners were Patty Talbot in first, Judy Strobush in second, Pat Carlson in third and Sydney Lund placed fourth. Monday bridge winners were Peg Bavin in first and Paula Schmid and Bonnie Timm tied for second.

Congratulations to all!

Have a safe and wonderful week…..Susan Shachtman, Assistant Director

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Popular Zor Roadrunners wrap up season in River Falls The famous Zor Roadrunners, captained by Jerry Wilkens of River Falls, wrapped up their 2016 season with a performance at the Shriners parade on Saturday, September 24th. Pictured left to right (standing) is Lance VanDamme, Jerry Wilkens, Jim Wolfe, (kneeling) Ed Swansen, Randy Pfab, Tyler Behr, (standing) Larry Reimenschneider, Greg Jeska, and Larry Weigand.

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY

Squiggly has a fluffy Orange Tabby coat with a white muzzle and mittens.

He is one of three Orange Tabby kittens

looking for a new home at the Arnell shelter. Squiggly, Sinatra and Murphy are all 10 weeks old. They are playful, socialized and charming, loaded with extra loud purring motors you can hear from across the room. Their Brown Tabby friend Marcel, is also available.

They are neutered and have received their first vaccinations. They are ready to meet the world.

The Arnell Walk for the Animals is this weekend, Saturday, October 1st.

We are anticipating a crisp Autumn day with sunshine on the Stower Seven Lakes Trail. The Walk for Animals is our largest fundraising event of the year. We invite everyone to join the fun, with a canine friend or without. It is a great way to spend the morning hours, watching the dogs with their people, meeting new dogs and competing in and watching dog skill contests.

Registration begins at 10 am with the official Walk starting at 11 am. There is a fundraiser $15 participation fee. With pledge registration dollars of $25 or more, participants will receive a Walk event T-shirt. Dogs receive colorful bandannas. Water will be available for all walkers, dog and human. A veterinarian will be on site. All pets should be up to date on rabies vaccines.

The Dog Skill Contests are always a hit. Proud caregivers can show off their pet training in a friendly competition.

Prizes will be awarded for this year’s contests: Simon Says, Best Trick, Costume, Smallest/Largest, Youngest/ Oldest and Obstacle Course. Get your photo taken with your best friend and have a brat or hot dog for lunch. It’s a full morning of fun.

All of the proceeds from the Walk for Animals fundraiser support Arnell Humane Society and the animals in their care. This year Arnell has taken in stray cats with frozen ears, abandoned kittens and cats matted beyond recognition. Arnell cared for a stray dog loaded with porcupine quills, a Lhasa Apso mix matted into a round ball of fur, a Chihuahua in need of a leg amputation, an Australian Shepherd mix puppy with a spiral fracture and a Jack Russell mix with a broken femur.

All of these strays and more, found a place for recovery and care at Arnell before finding loving homes. All Arnell pets remain available for adoption until they find homes. They are counting on Arnell to be there. Join the festivities at the Arnell Walk for Animals and support our local pets in need. For more information about the Walk, visit our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG or call the shelter, 715 268-7387.

Only two pets were adopted last week.

The Arnell cat kennels are full of spayed and neutered adult cats: Tabby Marble, Tortie Tulla, Black Raven, Black and White September and Kelsie, Classic Grey Tabby Magic, Mitted Blue Tabby Chet, White and Grey Claire and Brown Tabby Charlotte.

Adoptable dogs are Redbone Beagle mix, Cinna, Great Dane/Bulldog/Lab Kiefer, Black Lab mix Mona, Beagle mix Otis, Italian Greyhound/Pit bull Terrier Daphne and Yellow Lab/Hound puppy, Franklin.

Visit them at the shelter and take home a friend, 185 Griffin St East, Amery. Arnell Memorial Humane Society. See you at the Walk for Animals.

Amery Lions Club and Amery Schools have announced their 6th Annual Winter Clothing Distribution, which will be held on Monday, October 10th from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Centennial Hall/Amery Area Community Center.

Amery School District students ages Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 may select one item from each of five categories: coats/jackets, mittens/ gloves, scarves/hats, boots, and snow pants.

All clothing items are new or gently-used high quality clothing.

Amery Lions urge community members to donate outgrown, clean winter clothing to Royal Credit Union during regular business hours through Friday, October 7th.

Children under age 15 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.

Parents or children who have questions or special requests may contact their School Counselor.

‘Peter Pan’ coming to St. Croix Falls November 3 through 6 Area audiences will be reminded to "Never grow up" as Peter Pan comes to life through the St. Croix Falls High School theater department.

For the first time in five years, the classic musical will return to the stage at St. Croix Falls as four performances of Peter Pan are presented by high school actors. Opening night will be Nov. 3 at 7 p.m., followed by evening shows on Nov. 4-5 (also 7 p.m.) and a 2

p.m. matinee on Nov. 6.

This musical, directed by Shawn Gudmunsen, Caitlin Pronley and Peggy Ryan, will bring the Darling family to life with the magic of Peter Pan who proudly proclaims, "I'll never grow up, not me." Complete with a full cast of lost boys, pirates and other familiar faces of the island, Peter Pan is enjoyed by audiences of all ages and all are welcome.

Captain Hook (far right, played by Matthew LaMirande), Smee (played by Claire Scharfenberg) Mullins (played by Alyssa Brown and Noodler (played by Noah Berg) plot against the Lost Boys in the St. Croix Falls High School production of Peter Pan, on stage November 3 through 6.

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Upcoming events include the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus “Harvest of Harmony”

Pounding the Pavement Pam Humpal

Where did our late-Summer weather conditions go? Yes I understand that the calendar says we are in the Fall season, and yes October begins on Saturday, but darn it, I sure would like to enjoy some more sunny warmer days.

Oh well, I guess I just go with the flow…and enjoy what comes.

Congratulations to Sherm Gronlund of Amery for being this week’s winner of the AFP Football Contest. He had all 9 picks correct. For your chance to be next week’s winner, simply fill out your entry form found in this issue with your picks, and drop off or mail your entry to the AFP office. Good Luck!

Thank you to the following businesses for sponsoring this year’s AFP Football Contest:Amery Hospital & Clinic, Amery/Clear Lake True Value, Slumberland/Slumberland Clearance Center, Apple River TV & Appliance, Cricket’s Bar & Grill, Swank’s Meats, Amery Dairy Queen, and Amery Chevrolet.

“Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is TOFTNESS CHIROPRACTIC. For over 65 years, the Toftness family has been treating patients in the area for pain, illness, and injury plus assisting to build and maintain their health. Dave Toftness’ office is located in downtown Amery.

Also included in this issue is our monthly “Ask The Experts”. This issue’s special page will have questions and answers pertaining to healing wounds, vehicle loans, investing, buying a home, hair care, car maintenance, insurance claims, finances, and dental care.

Please let us know if you have a specific question for our experts.

On October 3, the Amery High School is offering their annual Financial Aid Night for parents and students. This

workshop will take place at 6pm in the Amery High School Library. Financial Aid topics will be covered such as FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), grants, loans, work study, tax benefits, etc. The workshop will be delivered by David Langham, College Access Advisor. Parents of all high school students are invited to attend.

THE INDIANHEAD BARBERSHOP CHORUS will present their annual “Harvest of Harmony” on Saturday, October 8, at the Amery High School Auditorium. The performances are at 2 and 7pm. Advance tickets are available at Chet Johnson Drug for $10 or at the door for $12, students are free.

The barbershop chorus and their special guests always put on a wonderful performance…get your tickets today.

The 3RD ANNUAL AMERY TRICK OR TROT will be held on Saturday, October 22, at North Park in Amery.

You must pre-register by this Friday, September 30, in order to receive a long sleeve race shirt. The 5K Run/Walk costs $20, and the Kids Fun Race is $10.

Costumes are very much encouraged… prizes will be given for various categories. All proceeds will be given to the Amery Schools Backpack Program and the Amery Area Food Pantry. Registration forms are available at www.amerytrickortrot.com. The Amery Trick or Trot is organized by the Kuhl Family with great support by numerous area businesses/organizations. Come join the fun and at the same time raise some money for 2 great causes.

It is hard to believe but the Fall Sports season is starting to wind down.

Good Luck to the following as they begin tournament play… *Golf will have Regionals in Amery later this week *Tennis will have Sub-Sectionals at Baldwin-Woodville early next week Mark your calendars for the Amery Fire Department’s 125th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, October 15.

Have a great Fall week…enjoy the last week of September!

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St. Croix Valley Foundation elects new leadership Hudson, Wis--The St. Croix Valley Foundation has elected a new slate of officers and welcomed five new members of their board at their annual meeting September 13 in Hudson.

The new chairperson of the foundation is Steve Schroeder of River Falls.

Schroeder, an actuary, served on the River Falls Community Foundation and Hudson Community Foundation boards for years before joining the St. Croix Valley Foundation board in 2013.

Susan Gerlach, Director of the Osceola Community Health Foundation, will serve as vice chair. She will also chair the human resources committee.

Rounding out the slate of officers are: Chris Galvin (Woodbury), finance vice president at Andersen Corp. and Dennis Duerst (Hudson), president of 3M Investment Management Corporation and Director of 3M’s Benefit Funds Investment Department, will serve as co-chairs of the foundation’s finance and investment committee; Heather McAbee

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(Woodville), vice president of Bremer Bank and Linda Skoglund (Somerset), owner of JA Counter, will serve as co-chairs of the development and marketing committee; Andy Kass of Stillwater will continue as chair of the foundation’s grants and programs committee; and Katrina Larsen, assistant vice chancellor for international education at the Hudson campus of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, is a returning board member who will serve as the chair of the audit and oversight committee.

Board members new this year include: Doug Geissler, owner of Doug Geissler CPA in River Falls; Dr. Gary Kelsey, educator and organizational consultant from Woodbury; Mike Pepin, Biermaier Financial Management in River Falls; and Dr. Judy Freund, retired educator from Hudson.

Board members retiring from the St. Croix Valley Foundation after nine years on the board include: Former Board

Chair Marty Harding of Chisago City; Former Board Chair Steve Wilcox of Hudson; Jim Lutiger of Hudson; and Ann Brookman of Lake Elmo.

The St. Croix Valley Foundation was founded 20 years ago by far-sighted community leaders on both sides of the St. Croix River. Its purpose is to increase philanthropy in the valley by helping people leave a legacy; and by increasing the quality of life for all people who live and work in this region. It has ten affiliate foundations under its umbrella, including Amery Area Community Foundation, Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation, Hudson Community Foundation, Lower St. Croix Valley Community Foundation, New Richmond Area Community Foundation, Northwest Alliance Community Foundation, Prescott Foundation, River Falls Community Foundation, Somerset Community Foundation and the Stillwater Area Foundation.

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“It’s an amazing Where do people go thing,” said Dr. when they have . . .

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102 Keller Ave. S, Amery, WI skin, the strength •Youngsters with 715-268-7500 of our muscles, the skin problems? vitality of our sight •Want to support and hearing, and more,” he said. “That’s their immune system? why chiropractic adjustments not only •Injuries on the job or while playing help with back and joint pain, but help you sports? feel better overall.”

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In addition to being a certified and expe•Possible food allergies? rienced chiropractor, Dr. Toftness is also •Want nutritional counseling? a Wisconsin state-certified nutritional •Asthma or other breathing difficulties? counselor. Poor nutrition, tainted foods •Curvature of the spine? and food allergies can produce a range •A desire to build health and energy? of symptoms including sleep disruption, depression, and migraine headaches.

For over 65 years, hundreds of people from Amery, Polk County and the Twin Cities have answered these questions with “These are challenging times for all of us,” said Dr. Toftness. “We’re living longer and two words: Toftness Chiropractic. “Three more active lives. We’re concerned about generations of patients have told me that they travel to my office for two major rea- the additives and chemicals in our food, water and air. We all want to know what sons,” said Dr. David Toftness: we can do to have more energy and feel •The extremely gentle healthcare they well, to live as free of pain as possible, to receive; and safeguard our children, and strengthen •Its results our immune systems.”

“Gentleless and benefits you can feel are “Generations of families continue to rely what Toftness Chiropractic is all about,” on Toftness Chiropractic to build and says Dr. Toftness. “I use a very low-presmaintain health, as well as to address sure yet highly effective method of chiropain, illness and injury,” said Dr. Toftness. practic adjusting.” This makes this dis“Like my father, Dr. Luther Toftness, who tinctive, low-pressure approach suitable opened our office in 1948, I am privileged for the newborn, the person with a sports to live here and serve this community. I or job injury, or the senior citizen with look forward to many more years of gently arthritic joint pain. helping our neighbors get, and stay, on the road to wellness.”

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If so you are the person that we are looking for to join our dynamic team at Adoray’s Treasures From the Heart Store in Osceola, WI. Interested candidates should send resumes to T.harrington@adorayhomecare.org or call 715-684-5020 and ask for Teresa in HR. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, possess outstanding customer service skills, and work well in a team environment!

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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Jack Link’s Protein Snacks began with treasured family recipes passed from generation to generation, transforming a small North Woods business into one of the fastest-growing meat snack manufacturers in the world. Over the years, as consumer demand for convenient, high-quality snack foods increased, so has the company’s product offerings. Today Jack Link’s is the fastest-growing meat snack manufacturer in the world, and sells more than 100 different meat snack products in more than 40 countries. The Link family principles and traditions remain the same: hard work, integrity and a commitment to earn consumer respect by delivering the best-tasting meat snacks in the world.

As a lead performing a variety of duties in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and equipment. This is a working lead level: providing direction, establishing priorities, assigns tasks, coordinates work projects and the work of other maintenance personnel. Performs related duties asassigned.

F&A Dairy Products, Inc. is taking applications for part-time employment.

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Must be open to overtime & extremely quality conscientious.

Experience and qualifications 1) Two or more years of experience tig-welding aluminum thickness from .090” to .125”, stainless steel and Schedule 10 or Schedule 40 piping.

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4) Welding Trials will be administered 5) Background check and pre-employment physical including drug screen required.

Experience and qualifications Compensation Based upon Experience, Skill, and Certifications.

1) Two or more years of experience tig-welding aluminum Equal Opportunity Employer thickness from .090” to .125”, stainless steel and SchedBenefits include: Day shift, vacation/holiday pay, uniforms, 401K with employer contributions, family medical insurance as well as life 40 and disability insurance, competitive salary, and excellent working ule 10 or Schedule piping. conditions.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS • Three to Five years of equipment maintenance or similar experience • Expert knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics • Expert knowledge of electrical/mechanical safety practices • Prior Knowledge of food processing equipment helpful • PC skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet usage • Excellent communication skills and conflict resolution skills • Ability to maintain and handle multiple functions/ tasks relating to the day to day operations for Jack Links • Demonstrated ability to diplomatically communicate needs and recommendations • Communication skills that ensure personal credibility and effectiveness • Demonstrated proactive style that ensures the completion of projects despite obstacles • Actively seeks to utilize a “Collaborative Team Approach” in all situations • Continually strives to influence a positive company culture and leads by example PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • • • •

The ability to stand and walk for majority of shift The ability to sit for extended periods The ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly The ability to bend, twist, and kneel repeatedly for long period of time • Excellent hand-eye coordination

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Starting at $23.62/hr Golden Age Manor APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

2:30-10:45pm Part Time, including every other weekend 6 shifts every two weeks Starting Wage: $20.89

Apply Online at ONLINE ONLY www.afpllc.com Click onbeCareers, Clickrotating on the openings MUST able to work shifts of 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.

2 p.m.

– 10Lake p.m. Plant / 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. at/the Clear No applications will be issued/accepted in person

LPN Position – Evening Shift

Must be available all hours including weekends, if needed.

Benefit eligible including Health Insurance, Dental/Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, WRS Retirement, etc.

Requirements Please call for more information or apply now.

Maintenance Technicians function in a general We are looking for only the best! plant maintenance capacity.

include School Diploma/GED, solid work history, and o TheHigh ideal candidate will possess: references. Physical requirements include ability lift 50 lbs repeatedly, · A thorough understanding of industrialto wiring, welding, Deadline to apply online: 10/14/2016 reach/push/pull, stand/walk, and twist/bend continuously.

PLCs, adjustable frequency controllers, and temperature

CNA– Positions Available

Various Shifts– Flexible Scheduling

We will pay for CNA training for the right candidate, call 715-268-7107 with questions.

You must complete an on-line application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY

MUST be able to work rotating shifts of 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. / 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.

Must beNo available all hours weekends, if needed. applications will beincluding issued/accepted in person

MUST able for to work rotating We arebe looking only the best! nts include High shifts School Diploma/GED, solid work of 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. / history, and outstanding s. Physical2requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, ability to p.m. – 10 p.m. / 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.

and pressure controllers Equal Opportunity Employer · Three years industrial three phase and single phase wiring or equivalent schooling · Basic working knowledge of programmable controllers and electronic devices · Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical trouble shooting of machinery MUST be able to work rotating shifts of 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.

2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

10 p.m. – 6 a.m.

Monday through Friday, including weekends when needed We seek an individual who embraces an everchanging, fast paced environment with a strong commitment to quality. We offer competitive pay & an excellent benefit package.

reach/push/pull, stand/walk, and twist/bend continuously.

We are looking for only the best!

Must be available all hours including weekends, E qual Opportuniif ty needed.

Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clear Lake, Wisconsin

Joe 715-222-1706 Cell 715-268-6336 Home

ONLINE ONLY

Requirements include High School Diploma/ GED, solid work history, and outstanding references. Physical requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, ability to reach/push/pull, stand/walk, and twist/bend continuously.

Clear Lake, Wisconsin

AFPAFP advanced food products has llc. openings advanced food products, is Northfor America's leading co-pack manufacturer Also available attractive Full-Time Manufacturing Positions – Starting at 17.30/hr preferred by business partners in food and rural building sites. beverage who interact with aseptically packed Will consider trade of other Apply Onlineand at beverages. cheese sauce, puddings houses and real estate www.afpllc.com SOME AGENT OWNERSHIP We currently haveOpportunities an opening for Click on Career CARNINE REALTY

Application Deadline is October 7th No applications will be issued/accepted in person

We are looking for only the best!

185 Griffin St. E, Amery 715 268-7387

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Lane, Minong, WI. or call Human Resources Director, 715-466-6690 for more info.

Jack Link’s Beef jerky is an equal opportunity employer.

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

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Good Samaritan Society – St. Croix Valley is now hiring fulland part-time CNAs. Competetive benefits offered.

To find out more, visit good-sam.com/stcroixvalley.

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Requirements include High School Diploma, Technical Degree or commensurate work experience, solid work history, and outstanding references. Physical requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, ability to reach/push/pull, stand/walk, and twist/bend continuously.

Application Deadline is October 7th

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY No applications will be issued/accepted in person Equal Opportunity Employer

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See orange cones?

Put down the phones!

Starting this weekend, hand-held mobile device use is banned in Wisconsin work zones PUBLIC AUCTION - The contents of Storage Units 74 and 80 will be sold Friday, September 30, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Amery Mini Storage Units located at 1094-1098 Riverplace Drive in Amery, WI. The contents will be sold in bulk and payment must be in the form of cash, money order, or cashiers check. The contents include: miscellaneous personal items owned by: Mandy Sirek and Brendan Gentz. Contents must be removed on date of sale or other arrangements made.

Call 715-234-9118

MULTI FAMILY SALE

YARD SALE

Iron clad TV stand, wooden rocker, end tables, garbage disposal (new), household items, 8’ ring pool w/pump.

Sept. 28, 29, 30, Oct. 1 8 am-5 pm

629 105th St. (across from Pondhurst)

625 Dickey Ave. S Amery

Fri., Sept. 30, 8-4 Sat., Oct. 1, 8-2

Lots of miscellaneous

Clear Lake United Methodist Church

GARAGE SALE

RUMMAGE SALE

Thursday & Friday, Sept. 29 & 30 9 am-5 pm

Christmas, Halloween, house and yard stuff and lots more.

349 Water Ave. Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 am-3 pm

Soup & Dessert served 11-5 both days 420 4th Ave., Clear Lake

ESTATE SALE

MULTI-FAMILY SALE

Storage unit north of Amery on Hwy. 46

Thurs. Sept. 29, 2-6 pm Fri. Sept. 30, 9 am-5 pm Sat. Oct. 1, 9 am-5 pm

3-1/2 Car Full

Thurs. Sept. 29 9 am-5 pm

Antique furniture (rockers, china cupboard, armoires, settee, drop-leaf table), like new hide-a-bed, aquarium, misc.

462 55th St./JJ, Clear Lake

(across from sand pit)

Ice augers, other guy stuff, women’s, Jr. & pre-teen girl, baby girl, boys, household, toys, lots of miscellaneous. Something for everyone!

CLEAN & ORGANIZED! DON’T MISS! NO EARLY BIRDS. CASH ONLY

NOW HIRING!

YMCA Camp Icagohowan Kitchen Staff Fall, Winter, Spring

Part-Time Dishwashers Part-Time Cooks

A new Wisconsin law takes effect Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, making it illegal to talk on a hand-held mobile device while driving through a work zone. The law is part of Wisconsin’s continued efforts to reduce distracted driving and enhance highway safety.

“Holding a phone up to the ear takes precious attention away from the road,” says David Pabst, director of the WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety. “In a work zone, there are narrow, shifting lanes and there is a lot of activity occurring in a condensed space. It’s vitally important that drivers stay focused and alert at all times.”

Drivers face fines of up to $40 on first offense and up to $100 for subsequent offenses. The law applies to anyone operating a motor vehicle within a work zone, including commercial drivers and workers.

There’s a simple rule to ensure compliance with the law: “See orange cones? Put down the phones!”

Mobile device use continues to be a leading cause of distracted driving. Texting while driving already is illegal in Wisconsin. The handheld device law builds on efforts to enhance safety by creating an additional tool to curtail inattentive driving.

From 2011 to 2015, 47 people have been killed and 3,592 were injured in a total of 9,664 crashes in Wisconsin work zones. Year over year, the figures have shown steady growth. In 2011, there were seven fatalities and 750 injuries resulting from 1,708 work zone crashes.

In 2015, there were 13 fatalities and 645 injuries resulting from 2,411 work zone crashes. Motorists and passengers suffer the vast majority of injuries and deaths.

“Distracted driving kills indiscriminately, but each of us has the opportunity to do the right thing for safety out on the road,” says Pabst. “The more we work to eliminate distractions and focus on driv-

ing, the safer each of us will be.”

There is an exemption granted in the event a motorist must use a hand-held mobile device to call 911.

Bluetooth and hands-free devices remain legal to use while driving through a work zone, but drivers are encouraged to refrain from phone calls altogether to give undivided attention to the road.

“A lot can happen–fast–out on the highway,” says Pabst. “A vehicle traveling 55 mph covers the length of a football field in less than five seconds.”

Giving undivided attention to the road: • Consider turning off the phone until you reach your destination.

• During a long drive, consider leaving a voice mail explaining how long you’ll be unavailable.

• If you have to make a call, find a secure place to pull over and stop, such as a wayside or a gas station.

Governor Walker Declares State of Emergency in Response to Damaging Floods in 13 Counties Madison – Governor Scott Walker has declared a State of Emergency for 13 western Wisconsin counties following torrential rains this week since Wednesday which caused widespread flooding and mudslides. Counties declared are Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Sauk, Trempealeau, and Vernon.

“More than 10 inches of rain fell this week which

caused flooding and mudslides across the region of western Wisconsin,” Governor Walker said. “I want to thank all of the first responders and local officials in the area who are working hard to manage the situation. I am instructing the Wisconsin National Guard and all state agencies to provide assistance to those affected by this natural disaster.”

According to Wisconsin Emergency Management, a house was destroyed

in a mudslide in Vernon County which claimed the life of the person inside. Numerous roads are closed due to floodwaters or mudslides.

“We are saddened by the news of a fatality,” added Governor Walker. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the citizens of western Wisconsin affected by the storm as they recover.”

The State of Wisconsin Emergency Operations

Center was activated early this morning, and state officials are working to assist counties in their response and recovery efforts.

Executive Order #215, which declares the State of Emergency, helps local governments pay for the unreimbursed costs of damage and cleanup to public infrastructure.

Polk County offers careers that Matter Join us to make a difference, together we will We cannot function without great employees - talented, caring professionstrengthen community! als are rewarded with a great,our competitive total rewards package.

We cannot function without great employees - talented, caring professionals

rewarded with a great, competitive total rewards package.

BenefitareEligible Janitor Part-time - 32 hours/week Starting wage: $12.99 Benefit Eligible Janitor Part-time - 32 hours/week

Performs a variety of janitorial and custodial tasks to maintain clean and safe buildings Starting wage: $12.99 and grounds. Polk County would be pleased to train necessary skills and knowledge related a variety janitorial and custodial tasks to the maintain safe a team-player, toPerforms this position to anofindividual that demonstrates abilityclean to beand flexible, buildings and grounds.

Polk County be pleased to train necessary skills and accountability andwould offer strong, quality customer service.

Deadline to apply: October 1, 2016

knowledge related to this position to an individual that demonstrates the ability to be flexible, a team-player, accountability and offer strong, quality customer service.

DeadlineSupport/Receptionist— to apply: October 1, 2016 Associate Sheriff’s Department Associate Support/Receptionist—Sheriff's Department Full-time Starting wage: $ 12.48

Full-time Starting wage: $ 12.48 Provides general administrative support to the agency utilizing general knowledge of agency Provides general support to thehigh agency utilizing general knowledge programs, policies,administrative and procedures.

Provides functioning knowledge of computer apof agency programs, policies, and procedures.

Provides functioning knowledge plications, and performs receptionist, and clerical dutieshigh consistent with a law enforcement of computer applications, and performs receptionist, and clerical duties consistent agency while maintaining high quality customer service. with a law enforcement agency while maintaining high quality customer service.

If you are interested in these opportunities, please send your resume to Michel.tigan@ymcatwincities.org

Deadline to apply: October 5, 2016 Deadline to apply: October 5, 2016 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, complete job description, position requirements, application, and details position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, please visitOpportunities. our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities.

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Q. Are you an expert in your field?

Would you like to share your knowledge with others?

A. Call the Amery Free Press. You could

be one of next month’s experts. Look for our next page published in the October 25 newspaper.

To pose a question for one of our experts, send a letter to: The Amery Free Press, PO Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 or email Mike at classifieds@theameryfreepress.com or Pam at phumpal@theameryfreepress.com DENTAL ADVICE

MEDICAL ADVICE

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What is peripheral arterial disease and how does it affect wounds?

A.

TAX ADVICE

Dr. Anders Ulland

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs. If blood flow is restricted, then less oxygen is reaching the area where the wound is and this leads to the wound not healing correctly. If PAD is severe enough and not treated, it can lead to gangrene and even amputation. In the United States, 8.5 million people are affected

by PAD; in fact, 12 to 20% of individuals older than 60 have PAD. Symptoms of PAD include pain with exertion (like walking) that is alleviated by resting, muscle atrophy, hair loss, skin that is cool to the touch, cold/numb toes, absent pulses in the feet, and non-healing sores on the legs and feet. This is a serious health concern! At the Wound Healing Center, one of the first things we do is test how well blood is supplied to the wound area. If we discover very little blood flow, we work directly with vascular specialists to see if the blood flow can be improved.

Our goal is to prevent amputation and heal the chronic wound as quickly as possible, so we often work with other disciplines to achieve best results for our patients. If you or someone you know is struggling with a non-healing wound, please give us a call at the Wound Healing Center. We can help. No physician referral is necessary. 715-268-0175.

What is Silver Diamine Fluoride that I’ve heard about in the news lately?

Dr. Rollyn Lee

A. Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a product that has been

available internationally for several years and is now being used in the U.S. It is a different type of liquid fluoride that can be directly applied to teeth to stop the process of decay and help with sensitivity. For some people, especially children with baby teeth, it can help to stop small cavities from getting any bigger, and possibly stop the need to have those cavities filled in a traditional manner. It takes less than a minute to apply and can have long-lasting, positive effects to prevent future cavities.

child support, etc. The other important item that may play a significant role is whether you live in WI or MN (Community Property vs Marital Property). What if you moved from one state to the other? Are your assets only the new state’s philosophy? The answer is NO. Your assets may be part Marital Property and part Community Property or maybe some changed based upon your actions. This is not an easy answer so I suggest that you come talk about how significant this is to your situation!

301 Keller Ave. S Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7999

INSURANCE ADVICE

AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE

Q. Looking for a new vehicle?

Get pre-approved!

Danielle Andersen

Jeremy Ulrich

A. Many people are not sure where to start when it comes to buying a new vehicle. Visiting your local financial institution can be a beneficial first step; here is why.

1. You can determine a price range and payment that fits your budget 2. You can find out the amount for which you are preapproved, allowing you to shop with more confidence 3. You can concentrate on the vehicle that best fits your needs versus the financing portion of the transaction Stop by our Amery office and ask to speak with Danielle or Jeremy about getting pre-approved for your next vehicle!

Q. Do I need to winterize my car? Yes! A. Winter driving is still an event to prepare for.

There is a lot of work your vehicle has to do when tem-

Q.

Matt Piazza

Service Advisor

peratures are in the negatives for months on end. We recommend flushing your cooling system and refilling with new coolant. Also, check your windshield wiper blades and replace if necessary. While you’re focused on the windshield, it is also a good idea to check that your washer fluid is effective at sub-zero temperatures. Most washer fluid sold in the Midwest is, but it never hurts to check! Next up, have your battery tested. Cold weather can reduce a vehicle’s battery power by up to 50%! No one likes being stranded with a dead battery in the cold of winter. Lastly, take a look at your tires.

Ensure they are properly inflated and that you have sufficient tread to safely navigate those winter roads. Most importantly, please consult your owner’s manual and make sure you are up to date on all of your factory recommended maintenance. If you are at all concerned or need assistance with any of these suggestions, please call me! You can trust Amery Chevrolet to ensure your vehicle is running efficiently regardless of season.

Hwy. 46, Amery, WI 54001 715-268-7676 888-257-7989 Service hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5; Sat. 8-2 For online scheduling: www.amerychevrolet.com/service

REAL ESTATE ADVICE

Financial Focus

Q.

I want to start looking at homes, what should I do first?

A.

Actually, the financial markets have done well Ryan Collins - and done poorly - under both Democratic and Republican administrations. Also, many factors affecting Financial Advisor investment performance have little or nothing to do with the occupant of the White House.

So, instead of making investment decisions based on election results, stick with investment strategies. For example, always try to diversify. Spreading your money across a range of investments can help reduce the impact of a downturn hitting just one asset class. Be aware though, that diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.

Here’s another strategy: Stay invested, even during downturns. If you jump out of the market, you could miss out on the next rally.

Finally, avoid chasing “hot” stocks. They may not be so hot by the time you hear about them, and, in any case, they might be unsuitable for your needs. Voting for solid investment moves is a much better choice.

960 Elden Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4106

Why did my insurance rates increase when I have not had a claim?

A. When you start a new policy many

Erik Hellie Insurance Agent

factors are used to develop a rate. Your age, property or car value, location, claims history, credit score, etc. are just a fragment of many factors used to set your insurance cost.

There are rating factors you can control (your claims, your tickets, your credit score, etc.) while other elements are out of your control (your age, weather and natural disasters, costs of insurance fraud, insurance company return on investment, etc. ). It can be very frustrating to see your insurance costs increasing and feel like you did nothing to warrant the higher expense. My advice is for you to contact a local trusted insurance agent who will review your specific situation, explain options, and find you the best coverage and value for your insurance needs.

NOAH INSURANCE GROUP

234 Keller Ave. South Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-6624

HEALTH & BEAUTY ADVICE

Q.

Q.

As an investor should I be concerned about the outcome of the upcoming election?

Member SIPC

Dirk Prindle

A. Obviously you need to pay close attention to the kids,

1030 River Place Drive • PO Box 106, Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-2103 www.river-place-dental.com

230 Deronda Street Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-0175

CREDIT & LOAN ADVICE

Dr. Heather Marks

I am getting a divorce, what is important for finances?

How can we get lice when we wash our hair daily?

Mark Kopp, Cary Dean

A. There is no harm in getting on the internet or

checking the local papers to see what’s for sale, but the smart first step is to make an appointment with your local lender to get pre-qualified, that way you will know the price range you should be looking in. Most Realtors will take you a lot more seriously if you have a pre-approval letter, and you might be surprised, you may be able to afford more home than you thought.

Park Lakes & Land Realty

638 Keller Ave. S Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-9442

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We are talking about the lice problem Betty Collins again this month because it is in all the area schools. Unfortunately, lice love clean hair. It is easier to attach to than oily hair or hair that has product on it. One of the easiest things you can do to keep lice away would be putting styling product, a hair gel for instance, on your hair. It makes it harder for the lice to adhere to the hair shaft. Tea tree oil is also another product you can add to your shampoo or apply to the behind area of the ear and nape. It only takes 30 seconds for human contact for lice to transfer to another person. We have preventative and elimination kits at The Cut Above to help you with this problem. If you have questions, please stop by and let us help you.

The Cut Above HAIR STUDIO

107 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-2275 www.thecutabovehairstudioamery.com