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ming pool has been on the radar of the Amery Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) for over three years, but following a meeting last week with consultants specializing in hotel projects, the vision may be closer to reality.

A group of 33 community members heard a presentation from three specialists in various aspects of hotel construction, design and operation on Aug. 30. The meeting was intended to gauge interest in a hotel and community support in providing 30 percent of the funds required for the project.

Three of the four principals of Midwest Hotel Development gave a presentation at the meeting. Seth Hudson, Senior Manager Economic and Community Development Service with Cedar Corporation, Sam Russo, President of Midwest Hospitality and Michael Lindner, Hotel Research and Development gave presentations on their area of expertise. Collectively, Hudson, Russo and Lindner team up to help communities move their hotel studies forward. They offer pathways to coordinate upfront financing, engineering, permit approvals, architecture development and operational expertise.

Currently, this group is involved in constructing an AmericInn in Somerset.

Lindner discussed the 2013 hotel study done

by Courtesy Corporation at the request of the AEDC. That study based its financial pro forma on a 36 room hotel built for $2.6 million with no pool. Lindner presented a view of a 40 room

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131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com Bill Hegg has been the area’s best known prep-sports broadcaster forVOL. 38 years, spending his evenings$1.00 calling the play by play for local footbal, basketball and wrestling contests. He formally announced his retirement from the job this year.

Hegg signs off after 38 years of play by play St. Croix Falls inbounds the ball to Brett Brown. Shot from behind the half court line and…swish.”

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Bill Hegg recalls of the moment St. Croix Falls won the State Basketball Championship in 1992— just like it was yesterday.

“It was incredible!” he remembers.

Quamme hits a three pointer from five feet beyond the arc with a hand in his face to tie it up. St. Croix Falls calls a quick time out. Two and a half seconds left in the game.

You’ve likely heard the last of that familiar voice over the airwaves.

Hegg, the man known to many as the voice of Amery Warrior Sports, is finally hanging up his headphones this year. Sure he’s been saying that for years.

But this time, it’s true.

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to better support police. Senator Sheila Harsdorf, Assembly Rep. Adam Jarchow and local elected officials also attended the session.

Drug challenges have become a growing concern across the state, according to Schimel.

“There’s always been a drug we’re worried about,” he said, “but with methamphetamine making a big comeback and with the challenges we have

with opiates, we have more cause to be freaked out now.”

Deaths from drug overdoses quadrupled in Wisconsin from 1999 to 2013, according to a report from the state’s Department of Health Services, rising from 4 in 100,000 to 16 in 100,000.

The rate surpassed vehicle crash deaths in 2008 and approached the rate for fall-related deaths in 2013.

“I’m expecting that when we get the

THE SUN Drug abuse and mental health dominated a roundtable conversation last week between state representatives and local law enforcement.

The discussion was part of Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel’s county-by-county tour of the state, through which he hopes to find ways

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HEGG: Announcer tested his own endurance in decades-long broadcasting career nights and pushing his body to its limits have taken a toll. But it never He’s got motorcycling to do, and lawn slowed him down.

“To me the greatest science in the to mow, and a golf game to brush up on.

While many of the details of his 38- world is distance running,” he says. “I year career with WXCE and North- was on Amery’s very fi rst Cross Counwest Communications are as sharp ty team. And were we ever bad, what a as ever, it’s the rest of Hegg’s memory crying shame,” he remembers.

“We took my oldest son to Duluth that isn’t what it used to be.

He’s called thousands of games over to run as a 12 year old in the William the years. Football, boys and girls bas- Irvin 5k. That same weekend was the ketball, wrestling, even cross-country first marathon I’d ever seen, and I said and track for a while. From regular right then and there, I’m running next season games to state championships, year.”

Hegg began training at age 49, and it’s been quite a ride.

What most people would never know ran 13 marathons from age 50 to 60.

“But I only finished 11 of them,” he is the amount of work that went into chides. each one of them.

“I don’t consider myself a runner, I “When you sit down to call a game, you either know it or you don’t. The consider myself a participant.”

Health sidelined him for a time, but real work is done before the game. You have to memorize everybody. If you never from broadcasting.

In 2011, Hegg called the State Wreswant to have a good time, you have to memorize,” he says. “You have to be tling tournament with one foot in the air after a fall from a roof crushed his prepared, especially for football.”

That’s literally tens of thousands of heel. He sees that moment as a blessing names, numbers, and moments memo- in disguise.

“It saved my life because they found rized. And a lot of them have stuck.

“Hunter Marko, his four straight prostate cancer when they did the prestate titles, that was quite a moment,” op physical, and it was bad, very close to stage four.” he adds.

“I went through treatments and it’s Three, sometimes four nights per week, Hegg called our games, and all certainly taken its toll on me. But I’ve while working a full time job, aside got no complaints,” he says.

As if his story outside of broadcastfrom broadcasting.

“I considered myself fortunate that I ing weren’t compelling enough, Hegg’s was employed by Anderson Windows. time behind the microphone is an I like to punch out and leave the work equally interesting tale.

He went to Brown Institute in 1975 behind.” with big plans and ideas.

But it wasn’t that easy.

“It took me a long time to get on track, let’s put it that way,” he says.

Among other career endeavors, Hegg sold cars, drove a ready mix truck, and joined the Carpenter’s Union. Settling down with Anderson made for a more regular schedule and time for life’s other adventures.

Amery wasn’t Hegg’s fi rst radio job. But it was Palmer J. Sondreal the fi rst that stuck.

“There’s an old saying Hegg recalls one of the most memorable moments in his career to be this 1981 interview with Bart Starr. “He and his wife that people have an ear for music,” he explains. were here for a band fundraiser in 1981. He was extrememly gracious with his time with me. And it was extra special in the “And I believe people have an ear for radio. If you lissense that he was a hero of mine.” ten to the news or people Hegg retired from Anderson in 2010, on the radio, some people can tell what and credits the company for their sup- they’re doing, most people can’t.”

Hegg considered his own unique onport of his broadcasting endeavors.

“Over 26 years at Anderson I only air style to be a bit of a prankster, conmissed one game due to my schedule,” stantly setting people up during interviews. he recalls.

“I did a lot of joking,” he admits. “I That kind of schedule would be hard for anyone. And he’s no kid anymore. like to cry wolf.”

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Hegg has kept most of his press passes to state tournaments dating back to the 1980s.

business of making a trip to Madison to cover state tournaments, Hegg was all business.

“The state wrestling tournament is taxing,” he explains. “You’ve got six mats going and I’m by myself. My wife went with me in the latter years to help me out. We brought our own equipment. She helped me immensely.

I had all my own equipment because if equipment starts getting shuffled around it gets broke or lost. So I had my own equipment and nobody got their hands on it.”

Being prepared is something Hegg learned the hard way over the years.

‘I had sidekicks from time to time. But when I was doing radio I wanted complete control. I didn’t want anybody else’s ideas.’

Bill Hegg Amery Sports Broadcaster, WXCE and Northwest Communications “My saying is, you can never get there too early. And I carried a lot of equipment with me. I had a lot of safeguards.”

Hegg relays a story about a trip to Ladysmith and a phone line that wasn’t working. After some quick improvising, Hegg re-wired an extension cord to convert it into a telephone line.

“I got on the air, but I’ll never forget that one.”

These experiences and more made him the broadcaster he became.

“I wanted complete control. I wanted

to do it my way,” he admits.

“I had sidekicks from time to time.

But when I was doing radio I wanted complete control. I didn’t want anybody else’s ideas.”

It’s an unusual thing to say for someone who credits so many others for his years behind the mic, like Al Malmberg, who was Hegg’s first boss before he left Amery to work for WCCO and later had his own syndicated show.

“People really have to develop their talent, and Al Malmberg did that for me, not in sports, but for announcing.”

Hegg credits the community too, saying that Amery has been incredibly good to him. He appreciates the great relationship between the WXCE and Northwest Communications all those years. And tips his hat to those who made Amery’s new press box a reality.

He’s broadcast games under the most difficult of circumstances, and now proudly calls Amery’s press box one of the nicest in the state.

“There’s some people who don’t understand that you have to be able to see the field in order to call the game,” he adds.

Last but not least, Hegg would never miss an opportunity to thank the sponsors.

“That’s number one right there.

Without them it would have never happened.” And he means it from the bottom of his heart.

“I put a lot of energy into preparing, and a lot of energy into the broadcast.

But when the game was over, I walked down the street like anybody else. It was just something I did.”

“This is Bill Hegg, saying so long for WXCE Radio and Amery Channel 6.

Goodnight everyone!”

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hotel with a pool for $3.6 million. Local equity needed to be raised is approximately $1.1 million, approximately 30 percent of project cost. Investors would create a LLC. Among items in the LLC agreement would be dividend distribution, how the LLC is involved in hotel management, investor buy-out options, and a number of other details.

Generally, units of ownership are sold in increments of $50,000, but investors could buy a portion of a unit for as low as $10,000.

The building site would need to be from two to two and half acres. Lindner said that the general assumption of new projects is for three story facilities with an elevator, as well as adequate parking for boat and ATV trailers. The trend is for hotels to be located within walking distance of the city’s downtown area.

The 2013 study had occupancy assumptions fi rst year of 65 percent growing to 75 percent over five years.

The pro forma that Lindner presented used those same occupancy rates, with an average daily room rate growing

from $83.50 in year one to $95.00 in year five.

At a 30 percent local equity investment, Lindner’s pro forma indicated a return on investment of 0.7 percent in year one, growing to 10.3 percent by year five.

At the conclusion of the meeting, persons interested in discussing hotel development in more detail were encouraged to contact AEDC director Paul Shafer by phone 715-268-8018 or email: paul.shafer@ameryedc.org by September 13.

If there is sufficient interest to sched-

ule a follow-up meeting, Cedar Corporation would be updating room occupancy information as well as average daily room rate information. In turn, that information would generate an up to date pro forma.

At the follow-up meeting, Cedar Corporation would focus on presenting a short list of potential franchise options for the market/community. There are approximately 23 different brands or franchises that would fit Amery.

They would also bring recommendations on location.

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SEPTEMBER 9 Polk-Burnett Reired Educators The Polk-Burnett Retired educators will meet Thursday, Sept 9, in Alpha at th Calvary Covenant Church at 11:30. The speaker will be Vincent Zilka, 28th Dist. Assembly Candidate -Veterans Pary of Wis.

SEPTEMBER 10 ‘Courier’ in concert

Balsam Lutheran Church welcomes ‘Courier,’ a husband and wife duo performing gospel music on September 10 at 7 p.m. Free will offering accepted. Balsam Lutheran Church is located at 1115 Mains Crossing in Amery.

SEPTEMBER 11 9-11 Memorial Program The Amery Fire Department, Police Department, EMTs, VFW, and American Legion Honor Guard invite you to join them at the Amery Fire Hall for a program in memory of the September 11 attacks on New York and Washington D.C. Program begins at 8:30 a.m. Coffee and treats served after the program. Everyone is welcome to attend.

St. Ann Fall Dinner St. Ann’s Council of Catholic Women will host a Fall Dinner and Silent Auction from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Ann Center, 320 Pine St. in Turtle Lake.

Dinner will be grilled chicken with all the trimmings, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, corn, and assorted pies. Takeouts available.

Adults $8, children 6-12 $4, 5 and under free.

SEPTEMBER 15-18 Amery Fall Festival Mark your calendars for all the fun of Amery Fall Festival.

Earl’s Rides start Thursday at 4 p.m. and will be on throughout the weekend in Bobber Park.

Friday at 6 ‘Jambo Joe Bones’ will perform, Saturday’s grand parade starts at 10:30 a.m.

From 1-3 enjoy Jim Armstrong, the Queen cornonation at 7 followed by The Dweebs at 9 p.m.

Car show and Apple River Race are Sunday at 11. For more information visit ameryfallfestival.org.

SEPTEMBER 16 Historical Society Meeting Amery Area Historical Soci-

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ety plans to hold its Fall Festival open house on Friday, Sept.

16 from 1-4 p.m. in the lower level of the Amery Public Library.

Persons attending are urged to bring historic pictures which will be electronically scanned to add to the museum’s collection. Also the museum is seeking copies of family, church, business and other historic documents.

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SEPTEMBER 17-18 Quilt Show Apple River Quilt Guild presents their 26th annual quilt show, ‘Quilters in the Kitchen, at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 1050 Keller Ave. N. in Amery.

Show will be held September 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and September 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is $3, under 16 are free.

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SEPTEMBER 18 Farm Toy and Tractor Show Amery FFA Alumni presents the 4th annual Farm Toy Show and 2nd annual FFA Tractor Show at Amery Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Features farm toy displays, die cast cars, and vintage farm items.

Vendors and exhibitors welcome. Questions contact Dave Clausen at 715-268-7454.

Pancake Brunch Amery Area Community Center will host a pancake brunch from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee, and various toppings. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under, and children under 2 are free. There will also be a silent auction with over 50 items.

SEPTEMBER 20 Sons of Norway Meeting Sons of Norway, will meet Tuesday, Sept. 20th at 6:30 PM First Lutheran Church in Amery. We will be showing a video by Rick’s Steve’s Travelog: Norway’s city of Oslo.

Bring a friend.

Candidate Forum The League of Women voters of Upper St. Croix Valley invites those 12 and older to attend at candidate forum held at the Milltown Community Center at 6 p.m. Audience members will have the opportunity to submit questions in writing

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Supersized sunflower

Jason Bossany of Amery stands next to a giant sunflower he grew this summer just north of town. Jason’s giant flower stands at 12 feet tall. According to the Guiness Book of World Records, the tallest sunflower ever grown was in August of 2014 in Germany, standing 30 feet, 1 inch tall.

during the ‘meet and greet’ time. For more information visit lwvwi.org.

SEPTEMBER 24 Suicide Awareness Walk Polk County Mental Health is sponsoring a Suicide Awareness Walk in Balsam Lake’s Pine Park. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Program at 8:30 a.m. featuring a presentation from Michael Learned who played Olivia Walton on ‘The Waltons.’ Walk begins at 9. Individual registration is $10. For registration and fundraising information visit mentalhealthpolk.org.

Proceeds benefit Polk County’s Mental Health Task Force.

Children’s Book Fest Join the Amery Area Public Library from 10-11:30 a.m. as

they celebrate the wonderful world of children’s books with stories, book bingo, arts and crafts, book giveaways, and more. Bring your camera to get your child’s picture taken with Pete the Cat! This free event is part of the library’s Saturday Family Programs series and is geared toward families with preschool- and early elementary-aged children.

The Fall Festival Medallion has been hidden in a public place in the city limits of Amery additional clues will appear each week until it is found.

The medallion is hidden in sight. Seekers should not have to

dig or break anything to find it.

The person that finds the medallion should come to the Free Press to get their photo taken.

They will also receive $50 in Amery scrip money.

Good luck and remember to respect property while hunting!

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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.

2016 Fall Festival Medallion hunt is underway It’s that time of year again!

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I’m sending you to valleys of stone And as you go you will not go alone Let me rest in meadows of green Lead me beside the quiet stream

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According to conspiracy theorists, this month is the time when martial law will be declared and America as we think we know it will end.

Yup, read it on the internet.

Those Blackhawk helicopter flights that have been occurring in the area?

Training exercises intended to lull the populace into believing that these are simply normal, everyday activities, rather than enforcing the will of a government that has usurped our liberties.

There is a memo making the Publisher rounds on social media and Tom Stangl other websites that purportedly comes from the Army in Ft. Carson, headquarters of the 4th Infantry.

The subject of this memorandum of record is “Preparation for Martial Law.” The memo states “as of 5 August 2016, 2322 the Bill for the Order Enacting Martial Law has been put into effect. Fort Carson will start training and preparation on 5 September 2016 at 0900.”

Even though officials at Ft. Carson have refuted the validity of the memo and the numbers of soldiers and names of the divisions don’t jibe with the troops actually at Ft. Carson, there are people that believe that our days as a democracy are numbered.

In doing some online research on this topic, I went down some truly scary rabbit holes.

One person theorizes that President Obama will get other African-Americans to cause more social unrest as his excuse to declare martial law and remain in office.

Another person postulates that the end of democracy will come in October if Democratic nominee for president Hillary Clinton has fallen behind Republican Donald Trump, another believes that the troops will be called in if Trump wins in November.

I guess that fits in with Trump’s own predictions that the elections would be “rigged” if he loses…

I can truly understand mistrust of the government, especially the federal government.

But when does mistrust evolve into something deeper?

It is estimated that as many as 100 million guns have been sold during the eight years Obama has been president. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the number of guns manufactured increased by 18 percent during the George W. Bush administration, while the Clinton administration actually saw a 9 percent reduction. But under President Obama, gun production has spiked 140 percent to 10.8 million fi rearms in 2013, the most recent year for which data is available.

People who follow this issue believe that Obama’s calls for increased background checks have resulted in fear that the federal government will take away guns already owned by citizens.

If the conspiracy theorists are correct, I believe they will find a great deal of resistance from everyone, but especially the folks who own guns.

Good luck with that whole martial law thing, and please take the time to vote in the November elections.

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

Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

What will the new road plan contain?

BY MATT POMMER

The Walker administration is scheduled next week to provide details of its transportation funding plans for the 2017-2019 biennial budget.

Gov. Scott Walker has said it won’t include any increase in gasoline taxes or legislative-voted vehicle fees. The emphasis will be moved from construction and expansion of major highways to more help for local governments.

It remains to be seen whether the shift will be enough to meet local government needs. A growing Capitol by local and Newsletter trend county governments is adopMatt Pommer tion of their own wheel taxes.

“Those are things they have to justify to local voters,” the governor said when asked about the growing trend.

Republican legislative leaders have repeatedly asked Walker, without success, to take a leadership role in providing a long-term answer to financing the state’s highway and transportation program.

During Walker’s six years as

governor the emphasis has been on borrowing to finance transportation growing needs. Fiscal experts say about one of every five state transportation dollars is used to pay the interest on the bonds and retire them.

Fuel-efficient vehicles may be good for motorists but they mean less tax revenues. State gas tax revenues declined 2.1 percent in the 2011-2014 period, experts report.

The emphasis in Wisconsin has been on big interurban projects.

There have been less money for local aids, and rural areas are feeling the squeeze. Local road projects are delayed and maintenance has often become a patchwork process.

That’s bad government, local leaders say. The League of Wisconsin Municipalities recently reported that costs soar when a road has to be totally reconstructed – four times as much for total reconstruction, the League said.

Republican leadership in the Assembly is frustrated with Walker’s position.

The transportation funding issue has gone too long without a solution, according to Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair John Nygren, R-Marinette.

“We have kicked the can down

the road long enough,” he said.

State Rep. Keith Ripp, R-Lodi, invited Walker to come ride on roads in his part of the state, and see firsthand their condition. The governor did not respond to the invitation, he said.

“For me and farmers like me all over Wisconsin, every step of our trade requires efficient maintenance of our infrastructure, whether hauling from farm to field or just moving produce from farm to market,” he said.

Good roads also are important to tourism, Ripp added. “How can we ask tourists to vacation in Wisconsin traveling on roads that may lengthen their trip and harm their vehicles?”

Meanwhile, Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt observed, “The condition of roads is just not something we can be proud of.”

Meanwhile wheel taxes have been adopted or are being considered in Marinette County, Wausau, Appleton and Portage.

The wheel taxes amount to higher vehicle registration cost. The local actions allow the governor to brag about his no-tax-increase policies.

Voters will decide whether Walker’s position reflects the gubernatorial leadership they want if he seeks re-election in 2018.

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Social media’s challenge to democracy

BY LEE H. HAMILTON

I’ve been involved in politics for the better part of a lifetime, and have spoken at a lot of public meetings over the years. There’s one question, I think, that I’ve heard more than any other: “If I want to be an informed citizen, which sources of i n fo r m at io n should I consult?”

For many years, I had Comments a set answer on Congress for this. Read one or more of Lee Hamilton the respected national news sources, I’d respond: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, the Financial Times, The Economist, etc. I’m not sure how good that answer was at the time, but I know for certain it would be woefully inadequate now.

Younger people, in particular, get far more of their information from social media than from traditional news sources.

The internet and social media have upended our expectations of what it means to be well informed. Platforms and websites that take advantage of online and mobile connectivity are like a fi rehose, providing enormous quantities of information, opinion, news, statements, videos, images, analysis, charts, graphs — all of it instantly available. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and other platforms have become the way many of our citizens communicate. They have become a force for mobilizing large groups of people to apply political pressure on short notice.

The question is, what impact does this have on the public dialogue, and on representative democracy?

Clearly, these are powerful tools. As the rise of the Tea Party and the alarm over price increases for the EpiPen demonstrate, they can galvanize large, energetic groups of people who oppose a specific target. They make more information quickly available from more sources. They make it possible for users to do their

own fact-checking (I can tell you, it’s quite intimidating as a speaker to watch members of the audience checking up on what you just said).

They allow people to get into the action and take part in political dialogue. They give citizens multiple ways to engage the attention and interest of policy makers — and give policy makers multiple ways to gauge public opinion and seek to understand the interests and needs of constituents.

They’ve brought new groups into the public dialogue who were not there before, adding fresh voices to the process and broadening our understanding of what it means to be American.

But if information has become more ubiquitous and powerful, so has misinformation. It spreads rapidly, passed along from user to user with no check. Posts tend to have no room for nuance; arguments can be explosive and arguers aggressive; drama and hysteria fuel polarization; special interests can’t help but take advantage of the context-free nature of social media.

All of this makes it far more difficult for policy makers to sift through everything coming their way on any given topic. If a significant portion of the information that’s available consists of misleading graphs, false facts, misstatements, and outright lies, the process of arriving at good policy becomes fragile and laden with traps.

Which is why the sheer quantity of information bestowed on us by social media does not necessarily improve the quality of public dialogue.

It does not always help citizens make good choices.

And that’s really the key question: Does the ubiquity of information available through social media really help citizens understand complex issues, weigh competing arguments, and reach discriminating judgments about politics?

Or does it overwhelm them with bursts of information that is so mixed as to quality that people simply throw up their hands — or, worse, charge full-tilt ahead based on a false understanding of real-

Coveted records exemption wrong for Wisconsin APRIL BARKER YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

Over the July 4 weekend in 2015, members of the state Legislature sparked a public uproar by proposing last-minute changes to the state budget bill that would have created a “deliberative process” exception to Wisconsin’s long-cherished public records law.

Government transparency advocates condemned the move, and the April Barker changes were hastily rescinded.

But the effort to shield records that are produced while crafting law and policy did not end there. The administration of Gov. Scott Walker continued to assert its ability to withhold these records under existing law.

In May 2015, the Center for Media and Democracy sued Walker for refusing a request for documents relating to prior failed legislation that sought to rewrite the University of Wisconsin’s mission statement, known as “the Wisconsin Idea.”

Walker’s attorneys cited “deliberative process” and other reasons for denying access.

Shortly afterward, Madison attorney Katy Lounsbury fi led suit along with her husband, Madison journalist Jud Lounsbury, and The Progressive magazine in response to a

similar denial. The two cases were consolidated; I represented the Lounsburys in their action.

This May, Dane County Judge Amy Smith issued a decision rejecting the deliberative process defense as inconsistent with Wisconsin law. Friends of open government celebrated the ruling, which the state did not appeal, as a deterrent to other public officials who might try to claim that this loophole exists.

But there still could be efforts to assert this privilege in the courts or through legislation.

The phrase “deliberate process” borrows from the terminology employed by federal courts when applying the federal Freedom of Information Act, the U.S. government’s public records legislation. Congress incorporated the “deliberative process” privilege in FOIA through what is known as Exemption 5 to that law.

Exemption 5 allows the federal officials to withhold certain “interagency” or “intra-agency” memoranda from the reach of FOIA requests. Courts have interpreted the exemption as permitting federal officials to deny public access to agency employees’ fi le memos, letters from employees of one agency to those of another, and consultants’ reports prepared for an agency.

These sorts of records are all routinely available under Wisconsin’s public records law.

In fact, as we noted in the lawsuits, the drafters of Wis-

consin’s current public records law considered but rejected provisions similar to Exemption 5.

That decision is consistent with the reputation that Wisconsin’s public records law enjoys as one of the nation’s broadest.

While the federal approach relies on a purported need for agencies to operate in secrecy in order to produce the best final work product, Wisconsin’s approach embodies an opposite philosophy — that outside scrutiny improves the process. As Judge Smith noted in her ruling, the effort to assert a deliberative process privilege “flies in the face of long-held policies underlying Wisconsin’s open records law.”

Regardless of whether the next attempt to introduce it comes by judicial or legislative cover, a deliberative process privilege would allow agencies and state officials to keep us in the dark regarding the identities and motivations of those who draft the rules. From the thunder of the initial rally against deliberative process in July 2015 to the comparatively subdued but welcome reception for Judge Smith’s decision, that is the takeaway that we cannot forget.

Your Right to Know is a monthly column distributed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council (www.wisfoic.org), a nonprofit group dedicated to open government. April Barker, the Council’s co-vice president, is an attorney with Schott, Bublitz & Engel of Brookfield.

ity?

The answer, of course, is that it’s a mixed bag. The jury’s still out on whether we’re becoming better citizens because we have more information and opinion at our fingertips. Certainly, the information world we live in today is putting more stress on individual voters to make discriminating choices and on our representative democracy, which rests on institutions that were designed in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Our political process has proved resilient over centuries, and has served us well.

But social media pose a powerful challenge. They’ve brought great gifts and equally great risks, and we’d be prudent to be cautious.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Supports Odeen To the editor: I am a St.Croix County resident and proud to support Diane Odeen for State Senator. She possesses many wonderful qualities that are decidedly lacking in the incumbent. Senator Sheila Harsdorf talks a good game in public, but examine her legislative record and her real priorities always favor the rich and powerful. She is decidedly weak, if not hostile, to many of the services that average citizens rely on. Recently, the veil has been pulled back on her callous attitudes toward the nursing care of seniors and veterans.

St. Croix County proudly supports the new St. Croix Health Center with a November grand opening in November. Even knowing it needed some taxpayer funding, 2/3 of the voting public supported it in two referenda. We care about the most vulnerable people in our communities. Sheila Harsdorf was noticeably absent from the 2015 groundbreaking ceremony.

I am also proud that my county is building the first crisis dementia unit in the State. It was supported by Kitty Rhodes, a Hudson native and former Wisconsin Secretary of Health Services. Our Health and Human Services Board voted to recommend naming the unit after Kitty for her good work on dementia issues.

Sheila Harsdorf serves on the Joint Financing Committee, responsible for developing the state budget.

She’s intimately involved with budget details. According to the Capital Times (8/29/16) she played the party loyalist and supported Scott Walker in stripping funds from the King Veterans Hospital near Stevens Point “... to fund programs and salaries in Madison, a practice approved by the Legislature and Gov. Scott Walker.”

This is despicable behavior by Senator Harsdorf. Actions speak louder than words. What exactly does Sheila Harsdorf have against public support of our most vulnerable friends, neighbors, and relatives, especially veterans?

We have an opportunity in November to vote for a new state senator, Diane Odeen, who actually shares our values of caring for the elderly and veterans and who will not do the bidding of Scott Walker and his GOP cronies. Time for some checks and balances in Madison.

Carol C. Hardin Hudson, Wis.

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Polk County Circuit Court Appearance Date: August 9, 2016 Jacob Albert Erdmanczyk, 34, Vadnais Heights, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Samantha Blake Ferguson, 17, Milltown, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Mark Benjamin Fisk, 41, Adams, operate boat without valid cert. number, $200.50.

Kristina F. Frey, 41, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Thomas Michael Garrity, 53, N. St. Paul, Minn., fish without license, $172.70.

Ryan Wesley Gay, 19, Wyoming, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Hunter Jeffrey Gervais, 19, Edina, Minn., absolute sobriety for underage persons, $200.50; operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Gerald Robert Glaus, 71, St. Croix Falls, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50 and vehicle operator fail/wear seatbelt, $10.

Ruth A. Greene, 540, Farmington, Minn., possess fishing 25 percent or less over bag limit, $304.25.

Michael J. Hagman, 34, Clayton, non-registration of vehicle, $175.30; no interlock or inoperative, $200.50 and failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

James F. Hammon, 67, Somerset, passing on hill or curve, $326.50.

Brianna Nicole Hanson, 22, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Wallace Hanson, Tampa, Fla., built two decks without land use permits, $452.50.

Ryan Jerome Hanson, 25, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (30-34 mph), $295.00.

Cassandra A. Hatella, 30, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Michelle Lynn Hill, 49, Stillwater, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Reid Alan Holmes, 49, Edina, Minn., fail/carry floatation devices, $162.70.

Randy William Isham, 52, Detroit Lakes, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Lucas David Jankowski, 37, Sheboygan, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Jacob M. Johnson, 27, New Richmond, operate personal watercraft without valid safety certificate for persons born after Jan. 1, 1989, $162.70.

Ryan Johnson, 44, New Ulm, Minn., exceed speed zones (11-15 mph) hwy. area, $213.10.

Jeffrey Scott Jones, 45, Ramsey, Minn., operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Jeffrey Anthony Jones, 47, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Arlan H. Jones, 59, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Guillermo Juarez Frausto, 33, Amery, operating with valid license (first violation), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Bruno Joseph Kissner, 20, Rice Lake, illegally jump/dive into St. Croix River, $150.10.

Richard J. Klinefelter Jr,. 47, Roberts, possession of illegal sized fish, $249.15.

Charles Feeney Knapp, 52, Minneapolis, Minn., fail/carry boat floatation devices, $162.70.

Lucas Joel Kruase, 36, Brooklyn Park, Minn., fish without license, $192.70.

Michael John Lang, 36, Balsam

Lake, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property, $175.30.

Karen Lang, 57, Elk River, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $200.50.

Carl Fred Lange, 83, Dubuque, Iowa, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property, $200.50.

Michael John Langer, 58, Centuria, operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Trevor Levi Lewan, 23, Rice Lake, illegally jump/dive into St. Croix River, $150.10.

Jonathan Warren Lindner, 28, St. Croix Falls, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30.

Daniel Lee Loftus Jr., 46, Woodville, possession of illegal size fish, $249.15.

Robert Allen Lorenz, 40, Rice Lake, possession of illegal size fish, $222.90.

Travis R. Love, 24, Frederic, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Alfred John Malm, 23, River Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Travis James Manderud, 18, Forest Lake, Minn., exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Aaron Jonathon Mann, 29, Minneapolis, Minn., bike rules – ride play vehicles on roadway, $162.70.

Kimberly Ann Marshall, 51, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Timothy Joseph Martin, 29, Ramsey, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Stephen Kendall McCracken, 67, Edina, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1619 mph), $200.50.

Mahriyah Rae McKenzie, 23, Clear Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Kyle Robert McNearney, 29, Elko, Minn., operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Lorenzo Merrill, 30, Isle, Minn., operating with valid license (first violation), $200.50.

David Allen Meyer, 44, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding in 555 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Chelsea Elizabeth Micheals, 26, Minneapolis, Minn., bike rules-ride play vehicles on roadway, $162.70.

Bernard John Mike, 54, Woodbury, Minn., operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Joshua Roy Moe, 18, Cushing, inattentive driving, $187.90.

William Michael Mork, 55, Eagan, Minn., operating motorboat within 100 feet of dock, $187.90.

Joshua Thomas Morse, 24, Clear Lake, operating motorboat without valid safety certificate, person born after Jan. 1, 1989, $162.70.

Gregory Robert Morstad, 68, Balsam Lake, give permission operate boat without certificate, $200.50.

Dustin Riley Munger, 35, Mahtomedi, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30.

Joeseph Jeremiah Murphy Jr., 20, Rice Lake, illegally jump/dive into St. Croix River, 150.10.

Isaac J. Muzquiz, 20, Dresser, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $175.30.

Timothy Alan Nalipinski, 36, Oak Grove, Minn., operate boat with PAC (first), $452.50 and operating boat while intoxicated, $452.50.

Drew Richard Nelson, 17, Monticello, Minn., possess marijuana on state land, $263.50.

John Theodore Nelson, 48, Rochester, Minn., exceeding speed zones (11-

15 mph), $175.30.

North Bay Court LLC, Hampton, Minn., shoreland zoning violation, $452.50.

Katherine Anne Olichwier, 40, Oakdale, Minn., speeding n 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Joel Leslie Owens, 45, Sunfish Lake, Minn., operate personal watercraft under 12 years old, $162.70.

Ruben Moreno Vijarro Pagitt, 24, Edina, Minn., entering unauthorized or closed area, $175.30.

Daniel John Palmgren, 48, Rogers, Minn., operate personal watercraft near shoreline, $187.90.

Jeremy Joseph Pass, 34, Stillwater, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Ashley Marie Peterson, 27, Lauderdale, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Paul D. Pogue, 37, Clear Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Adam J. Pool, 30, Centuria, vehicle operator fail/wear seatbelt, $10.

Cary L. Rand, 39, Webster, non-registration of vehicle, $175.30.

Skyler Landon Ricketson, 20, Centuria, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30 and vent/ side window excessive tinting, $175.30.

Kimberly A. Rodke, 24, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Robert Michael Rothe, 39, Harris, Minn., exceed speed zones (11-15 mph) hwy. area, $213.10.

Brian Scott Schacht, 39, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Barry Gene Schaffner, 50, Hudson, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Corrin Lea Schmidtke, 21, Somerset, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Angela Marie Severson, 32, operating while suspended, $200.50 and operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Micah L. Simon, 26, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Therese Ann Smith, 48, Lake Elmo, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Marty Leroy Soens, 47, Hinckley, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Amanda J. Sonnenberg, 31, Turtle Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Allysse Marie Sorensen, 29, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Ronald W. Steen, 56, Luck, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

John L. Stoeklen, 40, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Amy Lynn Stolzheim, 46, St. Paul, Minn., exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Dylan Carter Strait, 18, Frederic, fail/yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

David Milton Strauss, 70, Balsam Lake, vehicle operating fail/wear seatbelt, $10.

David J. Strauss, 46, Hager City, vehicle passenger fail to wear seatbelt, $10.

Jennifer Won Hee Suk, 34, Brooklyn Park, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Joan Margaret Taschner, 67 , Rice Lake, exceed speed zones (11-15 mph) hwy. area, $213.10.

Brandon Michael Taylor, 24, Taylors Falls, Minn., operate without valid license (first violation), $200.50 and operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Terry Allen Thompson, 54, Baldwin, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Vincent Paul Tiernan, 19, Otsego, Minn., operate personal watercraft near shoreline, $187.90.

Yvette Lee Transue, 30, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Craig Jeffrey Truempi, 50, Eden Prairie, Minn., fair/carry boat floatation devices, $162.70.

Joey A. Tucker, 29, St. Croix Falls, unreasonable and imprudent speed, $213.10.

Courtney M. Valleskey, 17, Cushing, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Mackenzie Ann Vannelli, 20, Apple Valley, Minn., exceed speed zones (2024mph) hwy. area, $313.90.

John David Viker, 80, Moorhead, Minn., exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

William Grant Wattman, 61, Houston, Tex., speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30.

Edward John Watts, 21, Cameron, possess marijuana on state land, $263.50.

Simon Jonathan Wickham, 17, Lindstrom, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

John G. Yates, 39, Cushing, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Todd Kenneth Yell, 44, Woodbury, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Paula M. Zelinski, 43, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

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Appearance date: Aug. 16, 2016 Bailey T. Adams, 24, Milltown, unlicensed dog, $187.90.

Alexander S. Bains, 18, Osceola, sell/ buy motor vehicle without safety belts, $10.

Cara N. Borkowski, 39, Blue Springs, Mo., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Andrew Charles Brown, 28, Centuria, sell alcohol to underage person (first), $500 and possess drug paraphernalia (forfeiture), $263.50.

James Patrick Cole, 74, San Lorenzo, Calif, possess open intoxicants in MV-driver, $263.50 and speeding in 55 mph zone (30-34 mph), $295.

Elinor Hendrick, speeding, $175.30.

Dusty Collins, 32, Balsam Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50 and operate without valid license (first violation), $200.50.

Aaron Dirk Fischer, 26, Butterfield, Minn., no protection on exposed exhaust system, $175.30.

Jennifer L. Fisher, 47, Milltown, operating after suspended, $200.50.

Megan M. Francis, 32, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Katherine J. Gese, 25, Taylors Falls, Minn., operating with valid license (first violation), $200.50 and operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Melissa Lynne Hall, 44, Dresser, exceeding speed zones, (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Bryan Douglas Hansen, 32, Hudson, non-registration of vehicle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; auto<10,000 lbs., $175.30.

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Additional victim comes forward in 20 year old sex abuse case

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Another victim has come forward in the case of 64-year-old Terry Bruss of Balsam Lake, a convicted sex offender who was first charged with molesting a former girlfriend’s daughter more than twenty years ago, from 1993 to 1994.

For those incidents, Bruss pled guilty to two counts of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child in 1995. It was his first time being charged and convicted of such a crime.

Bruss The original incidents were reported to have occurred in a trailer home that Bruss had been renting in the town of Lewis.

The eight-year-old victim lived with Bruss and regularly had other children over to visit. The allegations surfaced after a five year old girl reported to her mother that Bruss had exposed himself to her, the victim, and another young girl while they were playing at

Bruss’ home.

The live-in eight year old was questioned following the report. Based on her statements, Bruss was charged with 7 counts of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child and one count of Exposing Genitals to a Child—all of which related to the eight year old.

According to criminal complaints, the mother of the five year old who first reported Bruss exposing himself, confronted Bruss at the time, with her daughter present.

That victim, who is now an adult, has since come forward with additional allegations, reporting that that confrontation and separate threats from Bruss, along with the possibility of no longer being able to play with her friend, had made her fearful of disclosing other details to investigators at the time.

As an adult, the victim has provided graphic details of incidents that allegedly occurred within that trailer home, including sexual contact with her while she would spend the night, overhearing sexual contact between Bruss and the eight-year-old victim in

Roth sentenced in child endangerment case

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The first of two sentencing hearings has taken place in the case of a Glenwood City couple who allowed their 9 year old daughter to operate their care after they became too drunk to drive.

37-year-old Jason Roth of Glenwood City addressed the court during his August 23rd sentencing.

Roth faced a maximum of ten years in prison and $25,000 in Roth fines for his role in the incident in which he and his girlfriend, 32 year old Amanda Eggert, allowed Eggert’s 9 year old daughter to operate their vehicle when they were too drunk to drive.

In the end, Judge Anderson sentenced Roth to 3 years of extended supervision. Should he violate the terms of that probation, during which time he isn’t allowed any alcohol, Roth will serve an imposed and stayed sentenced of five years in prison.

The incident occurred on January 31 on Highway 46 near County Road CC south of Amery. In a plea deal reached June 3, Roth pled guilty to one count of 2nd degree reckless endangerment.

A similar plea deal was reached for the girl’s mother, Amanda Eggert, who pled guilty to one count of 2nd degree reckless endangerment and one count of attempted battery to law enforcement on July 14.

Eggert became combative during the January 31 incident and subsequently faced charges of battery to firefighters, battery to emergency rescue workers, and disorderly conduct in addition reckless endangerment and neglect charges, which were dismissed but read in for sentencing.

A pre-sentencing investigation will also take into account Eggert’s previous criminal history. She has current charges against her in St. Croix County for drug related offenses of methamphetamine possession and obstructing an officer, for which she has yet to take a plea or be convicted.

Eggert will be sentenced September 30th in Polk County Court.

another room, being shown pornography, being posed in sexually explicit positions, and being made to watch Bruss have sex with his live-in girlfriend.

That girlfriend, Georgette Sears, was charged twice with failure to act on the sexual assault of a child. The first charge was dismissed after Bruss’ initial jail and probation sentence in 1995.

Sears was charged again and convicted in 1998 after bringing her daughter to spend weekends at Bruss’ home in 1997, a time when Bruss was to be serving probation and not having contact with minors. Sears was sentenced to three years in prison and five years of probation on the matter in Burnett County Court. With a stayed prison sentence, she received only the probation, from which she was granted an early release.

That subsequent abuse to her daughter, who had since turned 11, led to additional charges against Bruss in 1998, and him serving the next fi fteen years in prison. With some question by the Department of Corrections as to how to apply the State’s presumptive man-

datory release law, Bruss was released from the Wisconsin prison system on January 15, 2014. Investigation into the second victim’s allegations began almost immediately upon his release.

As Polk County Circuit Court officials prosecute the most recent allegations against Bruss, interpretations of changing laws and intentions of previous judges’ sentences have led to a very complex case.

Bruss was charged with two counts of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child in March of this year, for crimes against the now adult victim. He was released on a $100,000 signature bond in March, with conditions that he not have any contact with the victim or be in Burnett County.

As he waits for his case to proceed, Bruss is currently living in Balsam Lake area as a registered sex offender.

Bruss’ attorney, Jeffrey Kemp, has fi led a motion to dismiss the case. A hearing of that motion is scheduled for October 31 in Polk County Circuit Court.

BB gun vandals cause widespread damage in Amery, Deer Park and Clear Lake

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Local authorities are investigating a rash of widespread vandalism that appears to have been caused with a BB type gun, and began sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning this week in the areas of Amery and Deer Park.

At least four vehicles within a few block radius in Deer Park reported having car windows completely shot out by Thursday morning, in addition to BB imprints on car doors. Those reports are being handled by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department.

The City of Amery also took two reports of vehicles with windows shot out near the area of Sunflower Way and Minneapolis Avenue in the city.

Similarly, the Polk County Sheriff’s Department also responded to two separate incidents south and west of the

city, at addresses near County Roads C and PP. One involved a truck with a rear window that had been shot out, and another a service door of a structure.

The Clear Lake area also recieved several more complaints over the weekend.

Polk County authorities confirm that a BB was recovered from at least one of the scenes, and is believed to be what was used in the widespread crime spree.

Amery authorities also advise residents to be vigilant about locking their car doors at night, and keeping outdoor areas lit if possible, as overnight thefts continue to be a problem.

Anyone with information regarding this week’s shootings, or those who have damage to report, are asked to contact their local Sheriff’s Department.

Amery Police Report 08/19/2016 – 08/25/2016 08/19/16, 02:33AM, Police respond to a mental health call.

08/19/16, 03:49AM, Police were dispatched for an alarm at a local business.

08/19/16, 11:27AM, Police were dispatched for a juvenile call.

08/19/16, 02:34PM, Police were dispatched for a medical call.

08/20/16, 11:30AM, Police took a report of theft.

08/20/16, 02:30PM, Police were dispatched for a disturbance.

08/21/16, 04:30PM, Police were dispatched for an animal control call.

08/21/16, 06:15PM, Police assist local citizen.

08/21/16, 08:01PM, Police respond to a report of suspicious activity.

08/21/16, 08:48PM, Police were dispatched for a welfare check.

08/21/16, 09:00PM, Police assist citizen with vehicle lock out.

08/21/16, 09:20PM, Police assist citizen with welfare check.

08/22/16, 12:11AM, Police were dispatched for a fight in progress.

08/22/16, 09:55AM, Police responded to an alarm at a residence.

08/22/16, 12:21PM, Police responded to an alarm at a residence.

08/22/16, 05:50PM, Police were dispatched for a 911 hang up.

08/22/16, 06:24PM, Police were dispatched for a juvenile disturbance.

08/23/16, 01:14AM, Police assist a citizen with a harassment complaint.

08/23/16, 06:08PM, Police responded to a report of suspicious activity.

08/23/16, 08:14PM, Police were dispatched for a report of harassment.

08/24/16, 01:42PM, Police were dispatched for a disturbance.

08/24/16, 04:51PM, Police assist other law enforcement in locating an individual.

08/25/16, 03:36AM, Police were dis-

patched for a domestic disturbance.

08/25/16, 12:00PM, Police were dispatched for a “Keep the Peace” citizen assist.

08/25/16, 01:14PM, Police were dispatched for a disturbance.

08/25/16, 10:35PM, Police were dispatched for a welfare check.

08/25/16, 11:07PM, Police responded to a fire alarm.

Arrests: Adam Reitz, 26 of Amery, Disorderly Conduct - Domestic

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100 Years Ago September 7, 1916 To Save Streets The merchants and Amery citizens at large have heard some little complaint about the removal of the hitching posts on Main Street, but we sincerely believe that when it is realized that we have done everything possible to provide even better accommodations than heretofore and that the continuous hitching of horses on main street is not only unsanitary and unsightly but is absolutely ruinous to our pavement, which has just been completed at an enormous expense, the matter will be looked at in the right light and that out of town people will cooperate with us.

More complete hitching equipment and accommodations for the farmers will be provided in the near future and everything is being done to better conditions for Amery businesses and to pleasure visitors.

95 Years Ago September 8, 1921 Burglary Attempted at Fay Garage Night Policeman Henry Klingler nipped a burglary job in the bud Tuesday night when he discovered three men breaking into the rear of the Fay Auto Co. garage. When they discovered that they Yesterday’s had been seen News they jumped into their car, Diane Stangl which was parked in the alley and made their get-away.

A number of shots were exchanged but without any evident effect, although Mr. Klingler believes that he “winged” one of them.

Aside from a slight damage to the rear door nothing was disturbed.

Painful Injury Clarence, the 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Linquist of Route 1, met with an unfortunate accident Friday, when a horse on which he was riding stumbled and fell in such a way that his weight came on the boy’s arm and shoulder, badly fracturing the bones.

He was brought in for medical attention and made comfortable enough to return to his home the following day.

75 Years Ago August 21, 1941 No Fishing Zones Near Hydro Power Sites To do its share in a national campaign against sabotage, the Wisconsin Conservation Commission said this week it would establish “no fishing” zones extending 500 feet above and below dams used to pro-

Street Fair in Amery The photo above is more than likely the precursor of Amery’s Fall Festival. This “street fair” was held in September of 1912. I’m sure everyone had as good a time as we now do at our Amery Fall Festival.

duce electric power.

The commission’s action was voted at a meeting in Hudson.

This means that at the choice fishing spots on Apple River and on the Nemakagon River, where the Wisconsin Hydro Electric Co. derives its water power, there will be “no fishing” allowed for 500 feet below or above dams.

August 28, 1941 Arneson Victim of Hijackers Geo. Arneson, truck driver for Margolis Produce, was hijacked by a trio of men who knew their business, near Augusta, Wis. early Sunday morning, as he was taking a load of eggs to Chicago.

The sale value of the eggs was nearly $3,000. The loss is only partly covered by insurance.

Arneson said two men stopped him on the road, “kidnapped” him into their car and drove around while another man, and probably 2 more, unloaded the Margolis truck and put the eggs into another truck. It was dark and he recognized neither the truck, car or the men themselves.

The Margolis truck was found not far away in the daylight and it was undamaged.

Egg trucks have been hijacked before, and because of the difficulty of such a job, it is believed “professionals” handled it. Government agents and the sheriff at Augusta are working on the case.

Union State Bank Streamlined Work has practically been completed on the big remodeling and “streamlining” job at the Union State Bank. Only a few finishing touches remain to complete one of the most beautiful jobs in the city’s history.

Glass brick, and anti-glare glass windows will now adorn the front of the busy banking house, and the front steps have been eliminated.

The old windows and counters have gone by the wayside, and the new marble counters and slots, which have no window, have been placed in an

east-west position, instead of running north and south as formerly. The new asphalt tile floor, plus the unusually attractive walls and ceiling, give an air of unusual welcome and pleasantness.

The directors room has been made smaller, in order to permit more space in the main banking room.

70 Years Ago September 5, 1946 Catches Nice Northern Monday After traveling the Northwoods and portions of Canada in search of some real fishing and fish, Herb Edstrom of Minneapolis, former resident of this community, returned to this section of the country on the last day of his vacation and nailed one of the large northern of the season.

Herb caught a northern that weighed 18 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 41 inches in length in Lake Wapogassett on Monday.

Killing Frost Here Monday Evening Silos are being filled early this year as the result of a killing frost, which visited most sections of the state Monday evening.

While the extent of frost damage varies in the different localities, the corn is definitely stunted in all areas. Gardens in the larger communities were not touched to any great degree.

65 Years Ago September 6, 1951 Saturday Night Melee Here First reports caused many to raise their eyebrows in wonderment when it became general knowledge that a fullfledged fight occurred at, of all places, the local root beer stand Saturday night.

Further facts clarified the situation, however, when it was learned that the brawl took place around 12 midnight and that the stand has been closed for the season.

Completely confused? So is the writer but here are the

facts as nearly as can be reconstructed.

Deputy Sheriff Carl Burman was called to attend a pugilistic outburst at Ridler’s Mill Saturday evening. Upon arriving at the scene he nabbed one Sidney Ellingsworth of New Richmond and furnished him free transportation to Balsam Lake and the county jug.

In the meantime one individual, also wanted in the mixup, departed with three male companions and a minor girl towards Amery. Night Officer Burt Millerman apprehended them as they roared into Amery over 90 miles an hour.

But one of the individuals took matters into his own hands.

Bob Semm of New Richmond, wanted for disturbing the peace at Ridler’s, knocked driver Elden Fletch, also of New Richmond, out cold for his driving habits. In fact, he was so cold that an ambulance was called and he was taken for treatment to the Cornwall Clinic.

However, still in an argumentative mood upon regaining consciousness, Fletch wouldn’t allow a doctor to set his broken nose and proceeded to resist any efforts to restrain him.

Again Deputy Sheriff Burman was called and all four occupants of the car were transported to Balsam Lake.

60 Years Ago September 6, 1956 Amery Flyers Win State Baseball Championship Harold Snyder’s Flyers climaxed a season studded with glory by copping the Wisconsin Baseball Association (WBA) Class B State title at Cumberland, spilling Ladysmith 6-1 on Moser Field Monday. Thus the Flyers won their fourth title of the campaign, finishing with a sparkling 18-5 won-loss record.

(A year ago Amery compiled a 16-6 slate while bowing 3-1 in the State semi-finals. This year the Flyers didn’t miss!)

Story behind this story can be best told in two words – Pete Gehrman. At 37, this veteran right-hander wrote the most glittering chapter of a base-

ball career brimming over with moments of brilliance.

Appropriately the WBA Board of Directors named Gehrman the “Most Valuable Player” for his deeds in this eighth annual State diamond classic.

Gehrman, incidentally, pitched in each of these tournaments. But this was his brightest hour – he led his hometown into the winner’s circle.

Pete Gehrman’s teammates fittingly paid tribute to his great clutch, performance (he scattered seven hits while striking out eight). They hoisted him to their shoulders and paraded him around the diamond until the self-appointed “Flyers boosters” gave him a ride off the field in an ancient Overland, adding a comic-relief touch to this moment of high-pitched celebration.

But as Gehrman said himself while accepting the “Most Valuable Player” trophy, “It took a TEAM to do it.” That it did. And Gehrman had the best supporting cast the state’s class B teams had to offer – the Flyers!

55 Years Ago September 7, 1961 Parachute Unit to Stage Jump Always an event enhanced with last-minute developments, the 13th annual Fall Festival appears to be no exception. Right up to parade time, the Festival becomes bigger and better each year.

This week found a parachute jump added to the afternoon program.

Sponsored by the Iverson Implement, B & B Clothing and Amery TV and Marine, the jump will be made by the Sky Divers of Osceola and will take place at the Amery golf course at 4 p.m.

The parade committee reports this week that nine large floats will appear in the Festival parade along with 14 bands and drum and bugle corps.

This will make one of the biggest parades staged in this community.

Governor Gaylord Nelson will be parade marshal for the event and will make the selection of queen finalists at the conclusion of the morning parade at Soldier’s Field. The actual coronation is slated for the dance following the appearance of the internationally famous Choralaires. The “Music Masters” will play for the free dance.

Daylight Saving to Hold Until Sept. 24 While some twin city newspapers would want it otherwise, the Wisconsin law sets the return to standard time in this fair state for Sunday, Sept.

24.

A recent story reported that Wisconsin remained on daylight saving until the end of October but this is not true.

Area residents are discovering that Minnesota reverted to standard time on Tuesday, Sept 5, with all the network programs now being an hour later.

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crime.

“Problems with addiction are driving dramatic spikes in all other types of crime,” said Schimel, a statement met with vocal agreement from officers around the room. “Identity theft, regular theft, burglary, robbery, prostitution, human trafficking —“ “Domestic abuse,” the officers chimed in.

“— all have spiked because of this,” concluded Schimel.

“Whether they’re doing it because they’re under the influence of something or because they have to steal checks and forge them to buy the drug.”

“We see (meth-related crime) a lot,” said Judge Jeffrey Anderson. “We hear stories of people in the barrens who have put notices on their

door saying, ‘Enter, take what you want, just don’t break in. Close the door when you leave.’ Things like that.”

A police chief pointed out that it’s difficult to get to the root of the drug problem when officers are spending the bulk of their time responding to drug-related crimes.

Drug use is also increasingly responsible for breaking families apart.

“We’ve seen an uptick in the number of children we’re having to place outside of their homes in extended relative situations or foster homes,” said Gretchen Sampson, director of the county’s Community Services Division. “We’re at a point right now where we don’t have enough foster homes to manage all the children that need to be placed while parents are awaiting a charge or

we’re doing intensive intervention with them to be able to reunify.”

Sampson estimated that the county spends $2 million a year to manage drug-related child protection and juvenile justice cases — some of which she’d rather see go toward prevention.

“We’re seeing a real imbalance in terms of where county resources have to go,” she said, “for intervention and services versus prevention.”

That problem is widespread, according to Schimel, who mentioned the possibility of a state-funded methamphetamine prevention campaign.

“We’re hearing from everyone in the system that they’re overwhelmed,” he said. “The problem is growing and growing but the resources in the system have stayed static.

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Age-adjusted drug overdose death rates in Wisconsin compared to other leading injury death rates, 1999 to 2013.

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Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel, Senator Sheila Harsdorf and Assembly Rep. Adam Jarchow talked with local law enforcement about their top concerns last week.

We’ve ended up putting more people in prison because we can’t deal with the problems while they’re small. … But that little problem becomes a bigger problem so often.”

Some in the room made the connection between addiction and overwhelming daily stress.

“We see families living in very stressful situations,” said Wendy Bauman of the Polk County Health Department.

“It’s their health, it’s whether or not they have a job. Do they have adequate housing? Are they receiving good preventative health care? … We’re seeing families with multitudes of stress upon them.”

Officers also reported that

travel associated with taking mentally ill or suicidal people into custody – which often means driving more than four hours to Winnebago, Wis., – demands an outsize portion of their time. They hoped that responsibility might be redirected toward the medical field.

“There are some very daunting problems that an understaffed but committed and very capable team works at,” said Schimel as the discussion concluded. “We’ve heard a number of innovative approaches they taking to try and not do the same thing we’ve always done. And they are making a difference, but they can only nibble away so much at a time.”

RadTour plans a stop at Farm Table; cycling event features local food and beer

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

RadTour, a pedal-powered exploration of local farms, food and ferments that got its start in Iowa, will host its first St. Croix Valley tour this Sunday, September 11.

The 40-mile expedition will bring cyclists from Somerset to Osceola, where the group will stop at Watershed Café for a spread by chef and co-owner Rita Rasmussen featuring food grown at Common Harvest Farm.

On the return trip riders will stop at Philadelphia Com-

munity Farm for a bite prepared by Amery Farm Table sous chef Katrina Groshens, and cycle down the road for samples of Community Homestead’s fare, pizza at Foxtail Farm and a tour of Common Harvest Farm.

Then it’s back to Somerset for a cold one at Oliphant Brewing.

The ride is designed to attract cyclists of all stripes, from serious riders to those who seek a more leisurely pace. The focus on food and community is part of what attracted Kris Estergaard, now RadTour’s co-director and the

RadTour riders dressed up as a farmer with crops for the 2014 Iowa City ride.

woman responsible for bringing the tour to the St. Croix Valley, to the ride back in 2011.

“I don’t normally like to participate in organized rides,” said Estergaard, “but this one sounded fun.”

That year, ride organizer Audrey Wiedemeier partnered with a farmer near Iowa City for the fi rst tour, which she called a Culinary Ride.

“It felt like a little party or gathering at each stop,” Estergaard said, “with people laying around on blankets out in the field and bikes parked against haystacks.”

Estergaard liked it enough to join in again the following year. And in 2013, when Wiedemeier took the year off to travel, Estergaard and others planned the ride.

The next year, with Wiedemeier back, they teamed up and changed the ride’s name to RadTour.

“It’s a play on words,” Estergaard explained. “It’s the German word for bike ride, and ‘rad’ is American slang for a cool thing.”

They liked the sound of it, and felt it better described the nature of the ride.

“It’s about more than riding from place to place and having a little at each stop than chow-

ing down,” said Estergaard.

“It’s about farms, the food, the chefs, the biking and the community.”

With a name down and a few years’ experience under their belts, RadTour stared to expand.

“Once I got involved, everywhere I would go I’d think it seemed like a great place for a bike ride,” said Estergaard.

“We did one in the Quad Cities (on the Iowa-Illinois border) and were kind of branching out around Iowa. Then we did one in Marquette, Michigan.”

With a move planned to the Twin Cities and connections in the St. Croix Valley, Estergaard had been spending time in the area and thought the paved country roads and local farms made the area a perfect fit for a RadTour.

In May, Estergaard and Wiedemeier set out to establish a route for the ride, beginning at Traiser’s farm near Somerset. They headed toward Philadelphia Community Farm and, winding their way down 280th Street, they passed by the farmers at Foxtail Farms, who happened to be eating lunch. They stopped, and learned of other farms down the road that would ultimately become stops on the ride.

This will likely be the first of an annual RadTour series in the area, according to Estergaard. Next year, the ride might expand to the Twin Cities or another part of the St. Croix Valley.

“In Iowa we do a different quadrant every year so we’re not doing the exact same thing,” explained Estergaard.

“We stay in the area but do something a little different.”

That means the celebration of local businesses and community is reinvented each year, with new people, places and talents to discover.

“This got started as a way to bring local chefs to local farms,” said Estergaard. “We like to showcase what each farm is about and we do the same thing with our chefs. … We like to utilize the local places as best we can, bringing business to the local community.”

RadTour riders will meet at 8 a.m. at River Valley Sports in Somerset for a pre-ride snack and t-shirt screen-printing (participants are encouraged to bring their own cotton t-shirts). Estergaard expects the 40-mile ride to wrap up between 3 and 4 p.m.

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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. 268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. White Cross; 12:30 p.m. Women’s Ministry.

Friday: 8:56 M.O.P.S. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m.

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

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Saturday, Sept. 10: 7 p.m. Concert “Courier”.

Sunday, Sept. 11: 9:30 a.m. Finance Committee; 9:30 a.m.

Social Ministry Committee; 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 10:15 a.m. Worship.

Monday, Sept. 12: 8:30 a.m. Prayer Ministry Committee, h/ Bonnie.

Tuesday, Sept. 13: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 1 p.m. Ruth Unit, h/Marge, l/Gloria; 6:30 p.m. Church Council.

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

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

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

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

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 7: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 p.m. Dinner; 6:30 p.m. WOW (Worship on Wednesday); 6:45 p.m. Youth Group; 7 p.m. choir Rehearsal.

Thursday, Sept. 8: 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 begins.

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

Senior Dining Hall opens.

Saturday, Sept. 10: 6 a.m. Food set-up for Ruby’s Pantry; 8 a.m. Car Care; 9 a.m. Ruby’s Pantry food distribution.

Sunday, Sept. 11: 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Confirmation Mentor/Mentee meeting.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Sunday, Sept. 11: 11 a.m. Worship at Deronda.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Thursday, Sept. 8: 1:30 p.m. Women’s Group.

Saturday, Sept. 10: 9 a.m. 10th grade Confirmation.

Sunday, Sept. 11: 9:30 a.m. Education; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Acolyte Training.

Tuesday, Sept. 13: 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 Children’s Church are provided during Worship service.

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

Sept. 7, Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 p.m.

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: 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. Church School.

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. 7: 6 p.m. Men in Mission.

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

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Saturday, Sept. 10: 8 a.m. Car Care.

Sunday, Sept. 11: Rally Day; 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School Carnival, Choir.

Tuesday, Sept. 13: 8:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Property committee; 9 a.m. WIC Clinic.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 7: 1 p.m. Evening Stars at Church; 7 p.m.

Confirmation Orientation meeting.

Thursday, Sept. 8: 2 p.m. Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments; 6:30 p.m. Church Council; 7 p.m. Grief Group at Clear Lake Community Center.

Saturday, Sept. 10: 9 a.m. Youth Sunday practice.

Sunday, Sept. 11: Rally Day; 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship (Youth led); 9 a.m. Choir practice; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional worship (Youth led); 11 a.m. Chicken Barbecue potluck; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4H meeting.

Monday, Sept. 12: 3 p.m. Service at Golden Age Manor.

Tuesday, Sept. 13: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net 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 Sunday, Sept. 11: 8 a.m. Worship at Little Falls.

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

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

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Hasty Judgements

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“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

—Matthew 7:1-2 NIV

t is almost always a mistake to jump to conclusions about other people’s motives. We may think that someone is doing something for the worst of reasons, but we really do not and cannot know with certainty why people do the things they do. Scrutinizing our own motives and judging ourselves can often be valuable for our own spiritual progress, but judging others is almost always a mistake because we simply can’t know someone else’s motives. So why do we do it? Why are we so quick to judge other people? Perhaps part of the reason is simply that to get along with others it helps to be in tune with what others are thinking and feeling. We can’t be blind to the fact that other people have feelings and motives for doing what they do. But by judging others charitably, and assuming the best of them rather than the worst, we usually get along much better. In fact, sometimes the charitable judgement becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. So if you are going to be hasty in making judgements about others, at least be hasty in making charitable judgements. All it takes is a bit of kindness, empathy, and perhaps a smile to get others to act with kindness, empathy and a smile of their own.

– Christopher Simon

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, 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. 7: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Acolyte Training - 7th grade; 7 p.m.

Sr. Choir practice; 7:30 p.m. Confirmation Orientation.

Thursday, Sept. 8: Life Touch Pictures; 8:15 a.m. Weight-In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Apple River Conference; 1:30 p.m. Martha Circle.

Friday, Sept. 9: Life Touch Pictures.

Sunday, Sept. 11: Rally Day; 9 a.m. Outdoor Worship service w/Communion and Backpack Blessings/7th grade receives Bibles; 11 a.m. Congregation Picnic; 3:30-6 p.m. 9th grade Confirmation.

Tuesday, Sept. 13: 6 p.m. Women of the ELCA meeting.

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. 7: 9:30 a.m. Ladies Aid; 10 a.m. Ladies Aid meeting; 1 p.m. Stewardship; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:15 p.m. Choir practice.

Sunday, Sept. 11: First Day of Sunday school; 9:30 a.m.

Worship w/HC and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Sept. 13: 7 p.m. Parish Planning.

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.

Monday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday: 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, Sept. 7, Anointing of the Sick after 9 a.m. Mass; Thursday, Sept. 8, Faith Formation Comm. meeting 6:30 p.m.; Sept. 10-11, Catholic Services Appeal Kickoff Weekend; Sunday, Sept. 11: Donut Sunday in Social Hall; Tuesday, Sept. 13: KC Meeting 6:30 p.m.

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DEATH NOTICE Gladys B. Ruhsam, 91, Osceola, died September 3.

Funeral services are currently pending and a comST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor plete notice will be published when available.

Thursday, Sept. 8: 7 p.m. Bible Study; LWML Fall Retreat Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home in at Camp Luther.

Osceola.

Friday, Sept. 9: LWML Fall Retreat at Camp Luther.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.grand Saturday, Sept. 10: LWML Fall Retreat at Camp Luther. strandfh.com.

Sunday, Sept. 11: 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. 7: 6 p.m. Ladies meeting-Potluck; 7 p.m.

Meeting.

OBITUARIES Thursday, Sept. 8: LWML Fall Retreat at Camp Luther.

Friday, Sept. 9: LWML Fall Retreat at Camp Luther.

Saturday, Sept. 10: LWML Fall Retreat at Camp Luther.

Sunday, Sept. 11: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. SJ/SP Confirmation.

Duane William Flanum of Finlayson passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at his home at the age of 75.

Monday, Sept. 12: 6:30 p.m. 4-H meeting.

Duane was born to Lloyd and Doris (Legrid) Flanum Tuesday, Sept. 13: Pastor visiting shut-ins; 6 p.m. Adult on June 22, 1941 in Deer Park, Wisconsin. He attended class; 7 p.m. Bible Study. elementary and high school in Wisconsin, graduating SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake from Amery High School John Redlich, pastor in 1959. After high school, Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; he studied accounting Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367. and graduated from Globe Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

Business College in St. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY Paul, Minnesota. Duane SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron held many accounting Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 positions in the Twin CitSunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 ies area; Morton Sausage a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

Company, Crane Supply TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Company, Ellerbe ArchiAmery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 tects and Major Tire ComSunday, Sept. 11: 9:30 a.m. Worship at Trinity. pany.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity In 1960, Duane joined the United States Army stalutheranchurchofamery.com tioned at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for basic UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake training.

He was trained in communications at Fort Dan Pearson, pastor Gordon, Georgia.

He later was stationed in Korea, in Wednesday, Sept. 7: 5:50 p.m. Worship Team 2 Practice. a communications shack, which was very close to the Saturday, Sept. 10: 7 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast.

Sunday, Sept. 11: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Sunday school, Confirma- DMZ for 13 months.

Duane loved to travel and spent many memorable vatin, Youth; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 2 Practice; 10 a.m. Worcations traveling with his siblings visiting relatives in ship service.

Arizona, California, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Tuesday, Sept. 13: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:30 p.m.

Tennessee and Florida.

Leadership Team meeting.

Duane is survived by his sister Lorraine O'Neil of St. UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Paul, brother Arvid (Ramona) Flanum of New RichMarybeth Scow, pastor mond, Wisconsin, sister-in-law Lucille Flanum of AnEmerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

KANABEC COUNTY nandale, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday He is preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Doschool. ris Flanum, sisters Phyllis (Donald) Wiseman, Jean Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

(Robert) Kaluza, brother Lloyd H. Flanum, and brothWEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., er-in-law Eugene O'Neil.

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The family is planning an interment Sunday, Sept. 11: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; with military honors at East Immanuel Cemetery in 10:15 a.m. Women’s meeting.

Amery, Wisconsin at a later date.

Tuesday, Sept. 13: 7 pm. Ruth Circle.

Arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and CreWORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear LakeCITY PINE mation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.

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Evelyn “Evie Jo” (Warner) Sumner Evelyn “Evie Jo” (Warner) Sumner went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 2 a.m.

She was 86 years old. Evie was born on May 8, 1930 to Phillip Warner and Elvera (Wahlberg) Warner, in Stanton Township, Deer Park, WI. She grew up in a home shared by nine children, three boys and six girls.

Evie attended Grammar school in Deer Park and graduated from High School in New Richmond, WI. Her stories of childhood would fill a large book, including getting kicked in the chest by a horse, cooning apples at night, getting into poison ivy, crossing the fields and fences while trying to get Arlene to church and school.

Evie married a good man, Milton Hovde, from River Falls, WI in May 1949. They lived on a farm just north of River Falls, where she and her husband raised a family of three boys, a girl plus three foster sons. She and Milton moved to Montana in the early ‘50s where they operated a wheat farm north of Chester and then the Deep Canyon guest ranch west of Choteau until 1958 when they returned to their farm home in River Falls. In the year of 1976, Evie and Milton returned to Montana to enter into the real estate business. After working there they were divorced in 1977.

Evie married Ira Sumner from Cascade, Montana in 1978 and together they operated a family restaurant in Augusta, Montana. One year later they moved to the Bozeman area and then ultimately settled in Big Sky, Montana. They built a business of Real Estate Property management and sales in the year of 1979 and lived there for 20 years.

Upon retirement in 1999, Evie and Ira moved to the Choteau, Montana area and worked at the 7 Lazy P and Deep Canyon guest ranch on the Teton River west of Choteau. After 10 years working at the ranch in the summer and traveling around the USA in the winter months, they moved to a retirement residence in Choteau. Evie was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2008 and after living with that dreaded disease for several years, moved back home to New Richmond, WI to be near her family and friends living in that part of Wisconsin. Evie and Ira lived there until cancer won the battle.

A celebration of life memorial service was held at 5 pm along with the Order of Eastern Star service, Saturday September 10th at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Deer Park, WI. Visitation proceeded the service from 3-5 pm, with fellowship following the service at the Deer Park Community Center.

Evie Jo is survived by her husband, Ira Sumner; sisters Phyllis Humpal, Anna Mae Stuntz, Ruth Severson; sons David (Betty) Hovde, Dick (Joanne) Hovde, DeWayne (Melody) Hovde; daughter Robyn (Dan) Ogden; foster sons, Eugene (Kay) Alm, Andy (Colleen) Orvold; five step-children, David (Pauline) Sumner, Judy (Dan) Dellinger, Dale (Rose) Sumner, Jacqueline (Bob) Stingley, Jeanne (Mike) Spence; 27 grandchildren of combined families, and a host of great grand-children, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends around the USA. Evie Jo loved them all! God rest her blessed and faithful soul.

Evie Jo was preceeded in death by her father, Phillip Warner; her mother, Elvera (Wahlberg) Warner; infant brother Wahlberg; two brothers, Harlan and Loren; sisters, Lorraine Frey; Arlene Warner; foster son, Preston Orvold and first husband, Milton Hovde.

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Lorraine J. Cahill

Lorraine Jean Cahill was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 30, 1918 the daughter of Victor and Emma (Niggler) Swanson. They moved to California and when she was four her mother passed away.

The family moved back to Minneapolis where she grew up and she graduated from South High School in Minneapolis.

On August 1, 1941 she was united in marriage to Edward Emerson Cahill and they had two sons. Edward served in the Army and after his discharge they lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota for a short time before moving to Circle Pines, Minnesota where they farmed together. In 1965 they moved to a farm in Shafer, Minnesota. Besides farming they started a part time photography studio. They kept farming for many years and as the photography business grew so did Lorraine’s involvement in the business.

Lorraine was always active in the bible study groups in her church. She also enjoyed feeding and watching all the birds. She liked having plants and flowers around her home, but was also a good cook and baker.

When you came for a visit you always got a sweet treat along with coffee. Friends and family were always an important part of her life.

In 2005, because of health reasons, she and Ed moved to Amery to live near their son Pat and his family. In March of 2010 Ed moved to Golden Age Manor where he passed away in May of that year. Since December of 2011 Lorraine has been at Willow Ridge Healthcare where she passed away, with family at her side, on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the age of 97 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ed and one brother Glen Swanson.

Surviving family members include her sons Paul (Tamar) Cahill and Pat (Merry) Cahill; grandchildren: Melissa Cahill, Jennifer (Jeremy) Roberts, Daniel (Jessica) Cahill, Katie (Jeremy) Appel, Matt Cahill, Joy Cahill, and Thomas Cahill; great grandchildren: Caitlin Roberts, Abigail Cahill, Addison Cahill, Haley Appel and Maya Appel; sisters Nancy Gravender and Joan Todd as well as other loving relatives and friends.

Memorials are preferred to the Osceola Community Church Sunday School.

Memorial services will be held at the Osceola Community Church in Osceola, Wisconsin on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. There will be a time of visitation for the hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Chisago Lakes Lutheran Church 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.

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Dennis L. Marschall Dennis Lin Marschall was born in Frederic, Wisconsin on June 1, 1948 the son of Herbert and Margaret “Peggy” (Root) Marschall. He attended elementary school at Indian Creek and then went to Amery High School graduating in 1966. He attended University of Wisconsin in River Falls where he received a degree in Broad Area Agriculture.

On April 26, 1969 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Joy Framsted and to this union two children were born. They made their home in rural Amery.

He worked for Surge in Baldwin for a number of years and in 1975 started working for Belle Cheese in Amery as a field technician. It changed to F & A Cheese and he continued with them even after the move to Dresser, Wisconsin.

The past twelve years he has worked for Burnett Dairy Coop in Grantsburg as a field technician.

Dennis was always a positive person and was willing to lend a helping hand where ever it was needed. He spent time volunteering in 4-H and at the Polk County Fair. When time allowed he spent time snowmobiling, going for ATV rides, deer hunting and fishing, especially trips to Canada. He was a happy Grandpa with a big heart.

Dennis passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Region’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota at the age of 68.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ronald.

Left to mourn are his wife Marilyn; son Travis Marschall and his wife Diana; daughter Alison Hutchinson and her husband Jeff; three grandchildren: Megan and Kelli Marschall and Abby Hutchinson; sister Robin Edwards; sister-in-law Wealthy Marschall and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Balsam Lutheran Church in rural Amery. There will be visitation on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and also the hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Balsam Lutheran Cemetery.

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

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United Way kicks off 2016 ‘I Believe’ campaign

God saw you getting tired a cure was not to be.

So He put his arms around you and whispered “come with me” With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you fade away Although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating Your tender hands at rest.

God took you home to prove to us He only takes the best.

In Loving Memory of Larry “Fuzzy” Sigsworth 9-28-40 — 9-10-15 Missed more than words can say Karen, Lisa, Scott, Nathan and families

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September 1, 2016--United Way St. Croix Valley will launch its 2016 Campaign on September 12. The annual fundraising appeal, which funds United Way initiatives, local nonprofits and school programs serving Pierce, Polk and St. Croix County residents, will run through November 18.

This year’s campaign theme is “I Believe,” emphasizing the impact the belief of United Way stakeholders has on the community.

“Thanks to our donors, we have made so much progress over the years, like providing over a million pounds of food to local pantries and

shelters through the Food Resource Center, but there is still more work to do,” said Board President Cynthia Jahnke. “The relatively high household income in some counties obscures the fact that over 10% of households in Western Wisconsin live in poverty,” she continued.

United Way St. Croix Valley’s three focus areas are meeting basic and emergency needs, strengthening children and families and promoting health and independence.

“With our mission of uniting communities, focusing resources and inspiring people to measurably improve lives in Western Wiscon-

sin, United Way St. Croix Valley is uniquely positioned to bring everyone in the community, from businesses to schools and nonprofits, to the table to respond to those in need in our communities,” said Executive Director Ann Searles. Each year the fall campaign funds approximately 60 nonprofit agencies, programs and school programs.

For more information about United Way St. Croix Valley or this year’s campaign, visit www.unitedwaystcroix.org.

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School's In for Shipping Scams MADISON – As students pour into campuses statewide after a summer away, dorm mailrooms are filling with care packages from loved ones and online purchases by students looking to furnish their new spaces. With all of these packages in transit, scammers may see an opportunity to fill email inboxes with fake, malware-laden shipping emails that claim to come from major shipping companies.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection reminds parents and college students alike to be cautious of these potentially phony shipping "delay" and "confirmation" emails and to avoid clicking any links in unsolicited emails.

"Fake shipping scams occur year-round, but the new school year gives crooks a unique opportunity to sneak them in around legitimate shipping emails that students and their family members might be receiving," said Frank Frassetto, Division Administrator for Trade and Consumer Protection. "Any link or attachment in a fake shipping email is a ploy to get you to download malware or turn over personal or banking information."

Both senders and package recipients should watch for emails or texts that warn about a problem with a delivery, that ask for account information for security purposes, or that ask you to open an attached or linked "shipment label" in order to claim a package from a local office. Scammers often use the names, logos and color schemes of major shipping companies and retailers to add legitimacy to their messages, and they may also spoof the company's web address (URL) in the sender's email address.

In actuality, there is no package waiting for delivery, and the alarming language in these emails is intended to make recipients act quickly without considering consequences. If you receive a similar email, delete it and do not click any of the links contained anywhere in the message.

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TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Meeting Posting 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 5. Public Comment 6. Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 7. Presentation and Approval of Bills 8. Transportation Resolution 9. New Business 10. Unfinished Business 11. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published September 6, 2016 - Amery Free Press

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•Shipment emails that lack specifics about the sender or the package's supposed contents.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Garfield Town Hall, 690 Minneapolis Street, Town of Garfield, Amery, WI 54001, Public Hearings will be held to consider the rezoning of 4.0 acres of Donna Johnson’s property from Ag to Ag-Residential.

Town of Garfield, Town Clerk Published August 30, 2016 and September 6, 2016 Posted: Town Hall

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The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Hall on Monday, September 12, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.

AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: -Resolution for Morial Enterprises as Commercial Inspector 8. New Business: -(2) Zoning changes 9. Road Maintenance 10. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk WNAXLP

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The Polk County Dept. of Administration is accepting applications for two (2) alternate members to serve on the Board of Adjustment committee. To be eligible, an individual must be an elector of Polk County. To apply, please submit a letter of interest to: Office of the County Administrator; 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220; Balsam Lake, WI 54810; by September 19th, 2016. Any questions, contact: Tammy Peterson, Dept. of Administration: (715) 485-9212.

PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Clear Lake Plan Commission

The next public meeting of the Plan Commission will be held at the Town Hall on Monday September 12, at 6:00 PM. AGENDA: 1. Call meeting to order.

2. Review Revised Polk County Zoning.

3. Review Subdivision Ordinance.

4. Review possible new shop and hall.

5. Update Comprehensive Plan.

6. Set future meeting date and agenda.

7. Adjourn.

Chairman Lawrence Thelen

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Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting Notice Date: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Amery High School Media Center Agenda: I. Call to order II. Approval of 2015 annual meeting minutes III. Annual financial report/audit IV. Chairman’s report V. Public concerns VI. Public education VII. Grants VIII. Fisheries IX. AIS/EWM update and other plant mgt.

X. Water quality report XI. Boat landing development update XII. Annual budget XIII. Board Commissioner’s election one position XIV. Adjournment

Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District Special Meeting

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 Time: Immediately following Annual Meeting Place: Amery High School Media Center Agenda: I. Call to order II. Election of officers III. Adjourn Steve Schieffer, Chairperson

Potential Budget 2016-17 Amery Lakes District Fisheries $10,600.00 Plant management/AIS 3,000.00 Clean Boats/Clean Waters monitoring 2,500.00 Water quality supplies 500.00 Public education 3,750.00 Dock mainenance 500.00 Toilets at landings 1,200.00 WAL/Polk County Lakes Assoc. Dues 100.00 Insurance 900.00 Misc. expenses 500.00 Commissioner salaries 1,200.00 New NT Boat Landing 10,000 Total

$34,750.00

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Warrior XC faces stiff competition in Eau Claire

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Amery boy runners at the start of the race.

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed at the Husky Invite in Eau Claire on Aug. 27. Both teams finished in 10th place.

The boys’ team was led by junior Jude Ingham with a 33rd place time of 18:04.4.

Sophomore Elias Boe-Parish took 46th at 18:38.9. Senior Ryan Heiss wrapped up 50th place (18:57.0) while senior Noah Zinn finished in 20:24.3 for 72nd place. Freshman Andrew Carlson occupied the final scoring spot for the Warriors with a 76th-place time of 21:03.1. Freshmen Henry Budke (21:03.5) and Josh Bohn

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Amery girl runners at the start of the race.

(23:47.1) placed 77th and 79th, respectively.

On the girls’ side, Amery got a solid effort from freshman Lydia Monson, who placed 37th with a time of 22:00.7.

Sophomore Mary Johnson (22:20.0) and senior Elizabeth Monette (22:21.6) grabbed 42nd and 43rd places, respectively. Freshman Libby Braat-

en wrapped up 70th place with a time of 24:01.1 while fellow freshman Abby Braaten took 74th (24:32.6). Annika Schwartz (25:40.9) and Olivia Jensen (27.46.0) placed 77th and 79th, respectively.

Team Scores Boys Hudson 28, La Crosse Logan 63, Eau Claire Memorial 98,

Holmen 118, Eau Claire North 128, Menomonie 168, Chippewa Falls 185, New Richmond 200, Osceola 201, Amery 258

Girls

Eau Claire Memorial 42, Menomonie 63, Chippewa Falls 81, Hudson 90, Holmen 128, New Richmond 179, La Crosse Logan 182, Osceola 223, Rice Lake 228, Amery 243

Amery wins battle of the Warriors in subsectional preview match

KEVIN OLSON

Ruth Elmer hits a forehand shot.

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Aug. 29 was a big night for the Amery girls tennis program as it defeated the Rice Lake Warriors, 5-2 on the road.

“This was a nonconference match, but still an important one,” Amery Coach Tanya Ju-

KEVIN OLSON

Hannah Zinn returns a shot from the baseline.

lson said. “We will meet Rice Lake again at the sub sectional tournament at the end of the year. It is a real confidence booster to beat a team from a bigger school.”

Rice Lake stole a three-set match at No. 4 singles and a straight set victory at No. 1 doubles, but the rest of the

night belonged to the Amery Warriors.

Kayla Olson dominated the No. 1 singles match against Emily Peterson, 6-2, 6-0. Ruth Elmer added a 6-4, 6-2 win over Sarah Webber at No. 2.

And Bethany Marquand rebounded from a close 6-4 fi rst set to make quick work of Ali-

cia Kinzinger in the second No. 3 singles set, 6-0.

Amery’s No. 2 doubles team of Olivia Braaten and Allison Oman had little trouble getting past Kyra Vinz and Lindsay Benavidos, claiming a 6-1, 6-2 triumph.

Essie Whitehead and Grace Springett, however, had their

hands full with Rice Lake’s No. 3 doubles team of CeCe Larson and Lexi Thompson as the match went three sets.

Whitehead and Springett eventually came out on top 6-3, 4-6, 6-1.

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Warriors give it all to top New Richmond

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

JOANN ERICKSON

Junior Luis Rapalo.

Amery’s boys’ soccer team continued its early season hot streak with a 3-1 win over New Richmond at home on Aug. 30.

“New Richmond is one of the best ball possession teams in the state,” said Amery coach Flint Karis. “They have a number of players that play for St Croix Academy during the summer at the highest level of play in MYSA. New Richmond moves the ball well across the field and are very good at attacking space and exploiting mistakes by an opponent’s defense.”

The Tigers capitalized on their strengths to claim 1-0 lead in the 10th minute of the game.

But the Warriors regrouped and were patient, maintaining a

good defensive compact shape.

Amery struck with a counter attack to tie the game at 1-1 in the 20th minute, marking the final goal of the fi rst half.

New Richmond notched four shots on goal, compared to just one for the Warriors.

In the second half, on another counter attack by the Warriors, Luis Rapalo demonstrated great tenacity. He attacked the near post of the Tiger’s goal as he got tripped up, got back up and kept the ball only to get fouled as he got close to the goal.

This set up the go ahead goal for Amery on a penalty kick in the 53rd minute.

New Richmond kept possession for most of the game but the Warriors were able to capitalize on one more counter attack on a breakaway goal in the 80th minute

to extend their lead to 3-1.

“New Richmond countered with a flurry of close goal scoring chances,” Karis said. “Back up goalkeeper Alex Thomsen had an amazing save on a shot that was going in as he was able to reach out on a shot that was going in and got just enough on it to push the ball over the cross bar.”

The victory came despite the Warriors shuffling their lineup to accommodate missing two starting defenders.

Thomsen, a starting center back on defense, played goalkeeper and stepped up big with 10 saves. Another starter on defense was limited with an injury, which pushed midfielders Ryan Van Blaricom and Sabin Coy, to play as the center backs.

“It is a great exam-

ple of guys stepping up to do what is best for the team,” Karis said.

“Ryan Van Blaricom played center back, left outside back, center midfield and forward in this game to plug holes in the lineup as needed.

“Sabin Coy never came out of the game and collapsed with exhaustion after the game. Starting right outside back Chris McLeod played through an injury and was relentless in his pressure on the ball. So many more examples of each and every player on this squad playing with a lot of heart against a very good team.”

New Richmond outshot Amery, 11-3 and also held an 11-6 corner kick advantage.

JOANN ERICKSON

Left: Senior Captain Sabin Coy (#3) heads the ball toward the goal while #8 Ryan Van Blaricom is there to back him up.

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The Amery girls’ golf team posted an 18-hole score of 500 at the Baldwin-Woodville Invite recently, earning it a ninth-place finish in the 11-team field.

The Warriors competed with just four players, with Holly Brickel leading the way with a score of 111, including a 53 on the front nine. Molly

Vincent shot a 52 on the front nine and finished in 118 strokes. Sylvie Johnson recorded a 26 and Meghann Knight marked a 145.

Team Scores

New Richmond 365, Colfax 389, Baldwin-Woodville 396, Ellsworth 414, Osceola 427, New Richmond 2 435, St. Croix Central 440, Prescott 470, Amery 500, St. Croix Falls 530, Somerset 582.

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Sophomore Dylan Eiynck beats the defender to make the play.

Just two days after playing to complete exhaustion in a 3-1 win over Middle Border Conference rival New Richmond, the Amery Warrior’s boys soccer team traveled to Unity High School to play St Croix Falls-Unity on Sept. 1.

Despite a flat start, the Warriors emerged with a 7-0 victory.

“The team… and had a difficult time adjusting to a very rough field,” Amery Coach Flint Karis said.

“Unity-St Croix Falls have a high school soccer program that started last year and are still a club team looking to join the WIAA.” “Once the starters were able to gain some focus, they were able to score at

will with goals in the 24th, 26th, 31st and 33rd minutes of the first half to take a 4-0 lead,” Karis said.

Amery added three more goals early in the second half to wrap up the scoring.

Unity’s best goal scoring opportunity came late in the second half on a breakaway. Starting goalkeeper, Cole Jakupciak timed his advance on the ball perfectly to limit shooting angles on goal and blocked the shot to keep the shutout intact.

Amery led in shots on goal, 17-7, and on corner

kicks, 10-4.

Junior Varsity Recap Amery lost to New Richmond, 2-1, on Tuesday and defeated St Croix Falls-Unity, 4-0, on Thursday. Coach Voelker said he was very happy with the effort in both games.

“There are 35 boys out for soccer so these games have been providing a lot of playing time for everyone to develop their skills for the future,” he said.

JOANN ERICKSON

Sophomore Alexis Castorena (#11) plays the ball past the defender while Freshman Dylan Thomsen (#5) lends support.

Vincent claims third in New Richmond

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s girls golf team picked up a 5th place Middle Border Conference finish in New Richmond on Sept. 1 as the Warriors recorded a team score of 220.

Molly Vincent surged her way into a third-place individual finish with a score of 44 while Anny Lorsung finished in a four-way tie for 8th place with a 51. Holly Brickel shot a 58 while Sylvie Johnson and Meghann Knight both finished in 67 strokes.

Team scores

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New Richmond 176, Ellsworth 212, Baldwin-Woodville 214, St. Croix Central 215, Amery 220, Osceola 222, Prescott 242, Somerset 253

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This week’s sports Amery Cross Country Sept. 13 @ UW Barron Invite

Amery Football Sept. 9 vs. Prescott

Amery Golf Sept. 7 MBC @ Prescott Sept. 8 MBC @ Somerset Sept. 13 MBC @ Amery

Amery Soccer Sept. 6 vs. Baldwin-Woodville Sept. 8 @ Barron Sept. 10 vs. La Crosse Aquinas Sept. 13 vs. Osceola

Amery Tennis KEVIN OLSON

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Sept. 6 vs. Baldwin-Woodville Sept. 8 @ Bloomer Sept. 10 Quad @ Baldwin-Woodville

Amery Volleyball Sept. 6 @ Barron Sept. 8 vs. Boyceville Sept. 13 @ Rice Lake

Clayton Football Sept. 9 @ Winter

Clayton Volleyball Sept. 6 @ Cameron Sept. 8 vs. Clear Lake Sept. 10 @ Osceola Tourney Sept. 13 @ Turtle Lake

Clear Lake Football Sept. 9 @ River Ridge

Clear Lake Volleyball Sept. 6 vs. Turtle Lake Sept. 8 @ Clayton Sept. 10 @ Cadott Invite Sept. 13 vs. Shell Lake

Clayton volleyball wallops Shell Lake

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

KEVIN OLSON

Sisters Deanna and Dani Meyer await their opponent’s return shot.

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery girls’ tennis team picked up a big 6-1 victory over Osceola, Sept. 1 in Amery.

“Last year we tied for second place in the conference with them,” Amery Coach Tanya Julson said. “It was a great win! ” The Warriors swept all four singles matches, with a pair of close battles in the No. 1 and No. 2 spots. No. 1 player Kayla Olson was forced to go three sets before defeating Lindsey Pennel, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. Ruth Elmer pulled off the straight sets win at No. 2 singles, but edged Trista Hanna by just four games in two sets, 7-5, 6-4.

“Their determination and effort showed the entire match as they confidently won their final games,” Julson said.

Bethany Marquand grabbed a solid No. 3 singles triumph over Melanie King, 6-2, 6-4, while Hanna Zinn cruised past Taylor Kisler 6-2, 6-0 in the No. 4 match.

While Osceola did pick up a convincing win in a hard fought match from their returning state qualifying No. 1 doubles team, Amery No. 2 and 3 doubles teams

The Clayton High School volleyball team dominated Shell Lake three games to none on Aug. 30 with the game scores of 25-13, 25-11 and 25-16.

Jaedyn Bussewitz served up four aces. Mckenna Larson tallied 14 points on her serve (including two aces) and Madysn Cardinal served up 10 points and one ace. Selena Levendoski led the team’s attack with eight kills, followed by seven from Larson, and six each from Alison Leslie and Mackinzie Fall. Marissa Gilbertson had 27 assists. Defensively, Cardinal had a busy night with 11 receptions and nine digs.

Clayton is currently 6-3 overall and 1-0 in league play.

Bears ace Northwood in three games

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

KEVIN OLSON

Bethany Marquand moves in to hit a forehand shot.

had just as convincing of wins in their matches. Olivia Braaten and Allison Oman grabbed the No. 2 doubles victory over Elli Dodge and Ashlynn Gotschel, 6-0, 6-3.

Grace Springett and Essie Whitehead won at No. 3 doubles, 6-2, 6-3,

over Olivia Bull and Naomie Orwenyo.

“I am very proud of the energy and effort all the girls put into practice and matches,” Coach Julson said. “We have a had a fun start to our season.”

The Clayton volleyball team buzzed through Northwood on Sept 1, holding its opponent to just 21 total points in three games. The Bears defeated Northwood, 25-8, 25-5 and 25-8.

Alison Leslie racked up 10 kills, followed by nine from Selena Levendoski and eight from Mckenna Larson.

Kaily Ketz served up six aces and 13 points. Cassie Olson earned 18 points and four aces on her serves, and Madysn Cardinal added 10 points and three aces. Overall, Clayton tallied 17 aces and 40 kills. Marissa Gilbertson was the team assist leader with 37. Levendoski was a defensive force at the net, picking up two solo blocks while Cardinal added five digs and nine serve receptions.

“After finishing in 4th place at the Sprawl last weekend, we had a strong start to our first week of conference play with wins over Shell Lake and Northwood,” said Clayton Coach Sadie Schradle.

“The team is looking forward to a full week with conference matches against Cameron and Clear Lake along with the Osceola Tournament on Saturday.”

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CHOCOLATE FANTASY POKE DESSERT In large bowl, prepare according to package directions: 1 (18.25 oz.) devil’s food chocolate cake mix Stir in: 1 c. dark chocolate chips 1 c. peanut butter cup pieces, coarsely chopped Pour batter into sprayed 9x13” baking pan.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Alzheimers Support, 10 am Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 pm Zumba Live, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 4 pm HS Girls Golf at Clifton Highland

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority monthly board meeting in the AHA office 4 pm HS Girls Golf at Bristol Ridge 4:15 pm HS Girls Tennis at Bloomer 4:30 pm HS Boys Soccer at Barron 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW 7 pm HS Volleyball vs.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 12:30 pm Bridge, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 3-6 pm Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games, 6:30 pm 500 Cards 4 pm HS Cross Country Invitational at UW-Barron County Campus 4 pm HS Girls Golf, here 4:15 pm HS Girls Tennis vs. Durand, here 4:30 pm HS Boys Soccer vs. Osceola, here 7 pm HS Volleyball at Rice Lake

Community Center: Community Center: 8 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Coffee Club, 9 am am Foot Clinic, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand Silver Foxes, 10 am & Foot Cards, 1:30 pm Alcoholics Anon- Hand & Foot 2, 6 pm ymous, 12:30 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 Bridge, 6 pm Zumba pm Alcoholics AnonLive, 7 pm Alcohol- ymous 4-9 pm Earl’s Rides near ics Anonymous the Big Bobber 4:15 pm HS Girls Tennis vs. Mondovi, here 4:30 pm HS Boys Soccer vs. Cumberland, here 7 pm HS Volleyball vs.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9 am Mah Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer & Friends Night, 8 pm AA 2 pm HS Girls Golf at Pheasant Hills Golf Course 6-8:30 pm Jambo Joe Bones at the Fall Festival Tent 7 pm Bean Bag Tournament begins at Pavilion 7 pm HS Football at Ellsworth 9 pm-1 am Dirt Road Dixie at the Fall Festival Tent

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For the month of September, artZ Gallery presents 4 Local Artists Jane Roussin retired from 3M in 2000, and realized that she needed to fulfill a lifelong passion for nature, and turn that passion into an artistic endeavor. “I especially love the abstractness of nature, and the beautiful, vivid colors and textures that nature inherently brings to us…the peace that it brings to one’s soul.” In 2004, Jane moved to Siren, WI where she became a member of the Burnett Area Arts Group (BAAG).

She has continued to learn and explore a variety of media, watercolor, collage’, assemblage, acrylic and encaustic and batik, and has sold her art at shows and galleries in Burnett County, as well as the White Bear Center for the Arts in White Bear Lake, MN. Jane’s theme: “Winging It” has become evident as she reaches another milestone birthday, and looks back at where her life as taken her so far…the highs and lows….twists and turns of her life, including being a survivor of cancer this year. ”Somehow we learn once again to grab the curve, hang on, and just “Wing It!” Contact Jane at: happijanie@yahoo.com.

Bonnie Kohl was born and raised in Burnett County Wisconsin and then was transported to Missouri for twenty plus years. She came “home to roost” after retirement. Primarily working in Oils, Bonnie’s interest in creating art grew while working a “regular job”.

Love of animals and wildlife led her to learning taxidermy. Wildlife was the focus of her painting until she took a watercolor class at North Wind Arts in Siren. Bonnie is a member of Burnett Area Arts Group and their Gallery in Siren, and Northwest Heritage Passage and the Arts in Hand Gallery in Spoon-

He had careers in alternative education, community economic development and financial services, retiring in 2003 from Ameriprise Financial Inc. In his late 60’s he began to think and feel that there might be an artist inside him. He took Drawing, Pastel and Acrylic classes at

er. “Chapter II – A New Direction” - Bonnie’s involvement in batik workshops has inspired her to incorporate dyes into her art. She will be displaying Watercolor, Mixed Media and Batik.

“My love of nature and the outdoors still dominates my artwork. I feel very lucky to be able to live where I do and pursue this chapter of my life.’ Contact Bonnie at: whitepine@centurytel.net.

Steve Schanback paints to express what he sees and cares about. “I am drawn to painting people, experimenting with color when doing so. I explore my observations and feeling of beauty and meaning. My art is about the experience of trying to capture those feelings and observations while simultaneously learning the craft.” Steve didn’t “do art” until his mid-50’s; and then only because his son asked him to go to a beginning drawing class with him.

the Gage Academy of Fine Art in Seattle in 2002-2007. Steve’s first show was at The Amazing Grace Bakery and Café in Duluth, MN in 2015. He is a new and contributing member of artZ Gallery, and a resident of rural Osceola. Contact Steve at steveschanback@gmail.com.

Sheila Courts grew up in southern Minnesota, now living in Harris MN. Coming from a large family allowed her the ability to explore her creative self.

Her creativity began at a young age by sewing her own clothes, making for-

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Crack the code A four-week introduction to computer coding for students in grades 3-6. Registration required. First session: Wednesdays in September, 4 p.m.—5 p.m. Second session: Wednesdays in October, 4 p.m.—5 p.m.

Saturday family program Children’s Book Fest, September 24 at 10 a.m.—11:30 a.m. Celebrate the wonderful world of children’s books with stories, book bingo, arts and crafts, book giveaways and more.

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.

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mals for others, which led to a career as a bridal consultant. After retirement, Sheila and her husband trained and raised Field English Cockers. She had to wear blaze orange, and discovered her love of the color orange. Designing her own jewelry with the signature orange color caught the eyes of her fellow trainers and friends, which would become: "Orange Lady's Fun!” Her current passion of the last 6 years has been designing her signature one-of-a-kind leather bracelets with semi-precious gemstones, jewelry that someone can cherish and have fun wearing. Along the way she learned Kumihimo, Viking knit, Copper fold forming, Enameling and Silversmithing, all for relaxation and fun. Sheila makes it a point to make each piece unique. She can guarantee you won’t run into someone wearing the same piece! Her work can currently be found at artZ in Amery, WI, Taylors Falls Bead Store, Taylors Falls, MN, and Spring Street Inn Boutique in Stockholm, WI, and at various local art fairs.

Customers have come from near and far, but her favorite part is always the same….when someone finds the perfect piece! “Love being the artist!” Contact Sheila at: locridge1@aol.com artZ Gallery is an artist owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting can pick up application information at the Gallery or:www.artzgallery.org artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 –5:00.

Lifestyle Choices for Seniors… 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 group 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 book selection for September is The Girl on the Train

by Paula Hawkins.

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 offered 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, streaming videos, and digital magazines; 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. The library will be closed on September 17 for Amery Fall Festival.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Wednesday, Sept. 7— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and yogurt or Ham & Cheese bagel sandwich, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Barbeque riblet or chicken patty on a bun, potato smiles, green beans, watermelon, milk choice.

High School breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, muffin, cheese stick, bagel with jelly, Krave Smores, ham & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Barbeque riblet or chicken patty on a bun, baby red potatoes, green beans, sliced peaches, fruit juice, milk choice.

Thursday, Sept. 8— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or Little John donut, cheese cubes, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: “Oodles of Noodles” with meat sauce or chicken alfredo, breadstick, garden salad bar, sliced peaches, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, muffin, french toast sticks, cheese omelet.

High school lunch: Rotini pasta with meat sauce or chicken alfredo, breadstick, caesar salad, steamed broccoli, sliced apples, slushie fruit cup, milk.

Friday, Sept. 9— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or french toast sticks, cheese omelet, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes with gravy, dinner roll, steamed corn, applesauce, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, “Gripz” graham crackers, mini donuts, sausage links, cereal bar.

High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/ gravy, dinner roll, milk, sweet potato souffle, applesauce, mixed fruit.

Monday, Sept. 12— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and graham crackers or pancake sausage stick with syrup, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken chow mein or popcorn chicken, rice, chow mein noodles, green beans, carrots/ dip, pineapple, fortune cookie, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, cereal bar, Pop Tart, pancake sausage stick, banana bread.

High school lunch: Chicken chow mein or boneless chicken wings, chow mein noodles, rice, green beans, carrots/dip, applesauce, banana, fortune

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Tuesday, Sept. 13— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or mini donuts, sausage links, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Warrior burger or macaroni & cheese, french fries, baked beans, applesauce, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, Krave s’mores, muffin, Little John donut, scrambled eggs.

High school lunch: Warrior burger or pulled pork sandwich, french fries, baked beans, mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, milk choice.

Wednesday, Sept. 14— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or peanut butter & jelly “uncrustable,” yogurt, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Cheesy ravioli and breadstick or pepperoni pizza, garden salad bar, sliced apples, milk, “Jonny Pop” fruit bar.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, Krave s’mores, muffin, waffle sticks, yogurt parfait.

High school lunch: Cheesy ravioli and breadstick or pepperoni pizza, steamed corn, milk, garden salad bar, sliced apples, pears.

Thursday, Sept. 15— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or oatmeal, cereal bar, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Mini corn dogs or peanut butter sandwich, potato wedges, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce, peaches, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, vertical bar, cereal bar, “Gripz” graham crackers, muffin, chicken & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: “Brunch Lunch,” cheese omelet, sausage links, muffin, hash browns, bell peppers, orange wedges, juice, (Chef salad option), milk.

Friday, Sept. 16— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or cinnamon roll, hard cooked egg, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Ham & cheese sub, fresh vegetabgles, chips, grapes, mandarin oranges, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, “Gripz” graham crackers, cinnamon roll, sausage links, Pop Tart.

High school lunch: Ham & cheese or grilled chicken sub, fresh vegetables, tangy broccoli salad, strawberries, grapes, chips, milk choice.

COLLEGE ACCOLADES, ACADEMIC HONORS Graduate from Ripon College Named to Ripon College’s RIPON, WI —The following area stu- Spring 2016 Dean’s List dents graduated from Ripon College May 15, 2016: Garrison Anderson of Amery, graduated Cum Laude with major(s) in Communication. He is the son of Bradley and Nyla Anderson of Amery .

Elizabeth Sigsworth of Amery, graduated with major(s) in Psychobiology-Behavioral Emphasis. She is the daughter of Martin and Nancy Sigsworth of Amery.

Tyler Ketz of Clayton, graduated Cum Laude with major(s) in Exercise Science and a minor in Educational Studies. He is the son of Barry and Brenda Ketz of Clayton.

RIPON, WI -- Ripon College has announced its Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester, recognizing academic excellence. To qualify for the Dean’s List at Ripon College, students must achieve a 3.40 grade point average or higher on a 4.00 scale and complete at least 12 credits of regular letter-graded work.

Garrison Anderson, class of 2016 at Ripon College from Amery, WI, with major(s) in Communication.

Tyler Ketz, class of 2016 at Ripon College from Clayton, WI, with major(s) in Exercise Science and a minor in Educational Studies.

Community Center hosts FF Brunch Hard to believe fall is just around the corner – this year has flown by!!

And with fall brings, of course, Amery Fall Festival, and we are so proud to be a part of it again this year! But there are a few changes – first of all, instead of being under the tent this year, we are going to be hosting the Annual Pancake Brunch at the Community Center. There are a lot of factors involved in the switch, but we hope you will all continue to support us and head on down for a delicious brunch!

And when the weather is cold, windy and rainy, we will be nice and dry under the roof, with HOT food (instead of it getting cold by the time you get to your seat!) We are expanding the hours from 8:30- 12:30, so those getting out of noon church will be able to attend. We also are adding scrambled eggs to the menu of pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee, all for the same low price of $6 for adults, $3 for 10 and under and the young’en’s under 2 are free!. There will be a silent auction as well, so I hope you can support us! This is a fundraiser for Amery Area Community Center Sponsored by GOLD SPONSORS: Amery Hospital & Clinic, RC Seamless Gutters, SILVER: St. Croix Casino, BRONZE: Central Auto Body, Family Eye Clinic, Indigo Iris, Kyuki-Do Martial Arts, Schones Tax Service, Stone Creek Custom Interiors.

And save the date – October 15th will be our 9th annual Oktoberfest and we have a fun, new addition this year – a bean bag tournament! We’ll have more details soon, but we do know that the grand prize will be $500!!

That’s based on whether we can get 20 teams – and the way it looks, it won’t be a problem. The tournament will be starting

BRIDGE Thursday night results 1. Judy Strobush and Janet Burke 2. Satterlund’s 3. Butch Burke and Sydney Lund

at 11am, the cost is $30/ team if you register in advance, and $40 a team if you register that day.

You can stop in the Center to sign up and pay or drop a check in the mail.

There will be a lot more going on that day as well – music, dancing, food and beverages – we’ll have those details down the road. This is a fundraiser, so it’s open to the public.

Purchase a raffle ticket and be entered in to win a beautiful hand-made Christmas Quilt, donated by Sandy Anderson.

You may also win a TV, a year membership to our Fitness Center or one of our other small prizes!

Tickets can be purchased at the Amery Area Community Center for $1 each or 6/$5.00. Drawing will be held December 8 at 12pm. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Book Clubs are a great way to bring together people with a passion for reading while exploring and discussing good books. Starting September 19th we’ll meet every third Monday of the month at 10:00 am at the Amery Area Community Center. Please plan to spend about an hour with us and feel free to bring any book suggestions you have for starting our book club. The Discussion guide and books will be provided by the Amery Area Public Library, all you need is a More Library Card and if you don’t have it already we’ll get you signed up with one. Non-members of the Community Center, please stop by the office to sign up and pay dues.

Arm Knitting is a new craze that you will love!

You don't need to be a knitter but if you are, it will be familiar right away. If you aren't, it is very easy to follow along.

Yarn will be provided.

Date is October 18th at 4pm. Cost $22 for les-

son and yarn. Must be a member of the Amery Area Community Center.

Non-members – please stop in the office to play dues. Sign up and pay by October 11th.

Many of our members are snowbirds and like to pay for their membership dues before they leave for the winter. So we thought we would do something fun to encourage everyone to pay their dues early. Anyone who pays their dues before December 31st will be entered into a drawing for a free 40” flat screen LED 1080p TV! And, the earlier you pay, the more chances you have to win!

If you pay in September, you will receive 4 chances, October-3 chances, November-2 chances, December-1 chance. Members who participate in the Patron program will also receive an additional entry. (See details on the renewal form in this issue) New members will also be entered in the drawing. Board and staff members are excluded from this promotion. The drawing for the TV will be held January 2, 2016 at 9am in the main hall.

Need not be present to win. Smaller runner-up prizes will also be given out. Good luck!

Gary Snelling was first in pool with Jim Webb bringing up second, Val Hansen third and Paul Seidel fourth. Milt Johnson won the consolation prize. Dave Olson was first in Wii Bowling, with Jerry Fisher in second, and Carl Johnson third.

Shirley Staebler was first in Wednesday bridge, Pat Carlson in second, Lila Ward third and Steve Berestka fourth Don’t forget all members are encouraged to come and join in the fun! Thank you all for playing!

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Brenda and Maria: A Kinship featured friendship How often are we encouraged by those who care about us to push our limits and try new things? This encouragement can be a true gift in our lives. It can lead us to discover new things about ourselves, have surprising adventures, and build fulfilling relationships. For Brenda and Maria, encouraging each other to try new things has been one of the cornerstones of their friendship.

They have been matched for seven fun-filled years and are still going strong.

Here is their story.

Maria was a shy, quiet, seven-year old girl looking for extra support and someone to have fun with when they met. Brenda was a “nice, mom-like figure” who felt that she had extra support to give and enjoyed having young people in her life. Maria even reminded her a great deal of herself when she was a child. Things started out a bit slow, getting to know each other and deciding how to spend their time together. As the weeks and months went by, the two

became comfortable with each other, more open, and genuinely had fun discovering different things they enjoyed doing together. The majority of their time is spent at Brenda’s house located on a beau-

tiful 10-acre property. Maria, who lives in town, did not like the woods at Brenda’s house at all in the beginning. In fact, she thought it was scary. Brenda understood Maria’s trepidation in these new surroundings because she herself had grown up in a large city. With Maria’s reservations in tow, they began tak-

ing Brenda’s dogs for hikes on her property. Now, Maria can honestly say she loves the woods and finds it to be extremely peaceful. With a smile and a laugh, Maria says Brenda is “making me into this country girl!”

This pair has discovered other new things as well. They enjoy cooking together and trying new foods. There have been some moments when they look at each other and say, “You really want me to try that?!” Brenda and Maria have also enjoyed outings to Franconia, Café Wren, shopping, and general wondering around. All of these new experiences have left them with countless memories and built an incredible bond. When I asked Maria what the best part of Kinship is for her, she responded, “Just being here.”

This is what Kinship is all about.

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Finding Your Ancestral Homes Topic of Genealogy Society Meeting Mark and Gloria Dobberfuhl will present a program for the Blue Hills Genealogical Society Monday, Sept. 12, 7:00 p.m. on Finding Your Ancestral Homes. The meeting will be held at the Barron Senior Center, 12 N. 3rd St., Barron and is free and open to the public. The evening will begin with a hospitality hour and business meeting at 6:30 p.m. with program to follow.

The Dobberfuhls will show how they found their ancestral farms in Pommerania, formerly Germany, currently Poland, and Norway. The process took them several months to plan before they actually took their trip to Europe. “We hope our experience will be helpful to others who may want to take such a trip,” said Mark. “It’s quite moving to actually stand on the same land that your great great grandparents lived on and eat an apple from their tree.”

The Blue Hills Genealogical Society is also offering free beginning genealogy classes starting Sept.

12. Call Gloria Dobberfuhl to register for the classes at 715-637-5579. The classes will be held at the Society’s Resource Center located at 410 E. LaSalle, Barron, back door, and will run from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Oct. 24.

You may join the Society at one of their meetings or online at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wibhgsbc. Their Resource Center is open to the public Mondays from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Donations of items of genealogical value may be made by bringing them to the Resource Center.

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.

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 COMMUNITY EDUCATION

New Community Ed catalogs list classes and offerings The new Community Ed catalogs have arrived for the fall semester. If you did not receive one in the mail, they 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.

After School Martial Arts Club: Introduce children to Kyuki-Do where they will have fun challenging themselves while learning about Courtesy, Humility, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. Ten-week class openings for boys & girls, 4K through Gr 5. Tuesdays, Sep 13 - Nov 15 after school until 4:10 p. Fee $100 for 10-week session, includes uniform. Pre-register with Amery Community Ed Computer Maintenance and Safety: It's time to clean up and take better care of your computer! Learn some basic skills and techniques to extend the life of your computer as well as basic information for keeping yourself safe online. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop or you can use the computers available in class.

Sep 13 from 5-8 p. Fee $21.50 or Sr Fee (62+ as of Aug 17, 2016) $13. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800-2439482 ext 4221. ID #65125 Catalog #60-107602 Back to School with Essential Oils: We will use certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils to make our own safe Hand Cleaner spray, a powerful Homework Helper rollerball bottle blend, a natural Lice Spray you can trust to keep the little critters away, and an effective Healthy Kids rollerball bottle blend. Enjoy learning about Essential Oils and how they can assist you and your family’s health and wellness for this upcoming school year. Sep 13 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $9 to Comm Ed. Supply fee $25 to pay at class. Pre-register with Community Ed. Gymnastics – recreational and fun for boys and girls ages 3+. Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced classes on Tues & Thur evenings begin Sept 20. See the Community Ed catalog or website for full details and registration information. Classes fill fast!

Wild Mushrooms 101: Learn about the 'three rules + one' and the 'safe six': morels, shaggy manes, hen of the woods, chicken mushrooms, oyster mushrooms and puffballs. Topics include tree identification, ethics, safety, storage and preparation. Sept 20 & 22 from 5:30-8:30 p. WITC fee $24.05 or Sr fee (62+ as of Aug 17, 2016) $4.50. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221. ID #64885 Catalog # 42-806-410 Trusts and Estate Planning: Learn the differences between the most common types of trusts, including trusts for minors, special needs trusts, mar-

ital trusts, irrevocable and revocable trusts, and whether one of these trusts are right for you. Sept 20 from 6-8 p. Fee $9, pre-register with Comm Ed. DIY Sign-Making Class: Join us for a fun night and learn to make a rustic, personalized, monogrammed sign of your own. The finished sign will be 14" x 19" and dark brown with white text.

The boards will be cut to length and a personalized stencil will be ready for you when you arrive. You will stain, paint, and learn a distressing technique to give it the perfect rustic finish. When you register, please indicate which design you choose, the name and the year.

Details can be found in the printed brochure or online. Sept 20 from 6-8:30 p.

Fee $35, pre-register by Sep 13 through Comm Ed 4K/K Music FUNdamentals: This FUN class prepares 4K and K students for piano lessons by teaching basic music skills in a small group setting. After this class, children can continue with more classes or go on to private piano lessons as they become ready. Through singing, rhythm and movement games, the students experience steady beat, melody, phrasing, coordination and listening skills. 5 Thursdays, Sept 22-Oct 27 (skip Oct 6) from 4-4:40 p at the Elementary School. Fee $74, pre-register with Comm Ed. Introduction to Piano After school lessons at the Elementary School for grades 1+: Beginning students will be introduced to the piano in a one-on-one experience. Children will make a piano book which includes their own compositions as well as other songs that teach basic piano skills and introduce children to music as a form of self-expression. For children in grades 1 and up.

5 Thursdays, Sept 22-Oct 27 (skip Oct 6).

30-minute time slots available: 4:45-5:15 or 5:15-5:45 or 5:45-6:15 or 6:15-6:45 or 6:45-7:15 pm. Fee $69, pre-register with Comm Ed. Warrens Cranberry Festival: Featuring more than 3 miles of shopping and more than 1300 booths. Browse the unique Arts & Crafts show for original treasures like handmade jewelry, wooden sculptures, metal garden art and knitted items. The Flea Market and Antique section is one-of-a-kind, featuring primitives, fishing and hunting supplies, purses, collectibles, toys, clothing and sports memorabilia. Visitors can find fresh cranberries, cheeses, meats, dried flowers, honey, soaps, lotions and a variety of other specialty items. For more information, visit www.cranfest. com. Friday, September 23 coach bus transportation to & from Warrens, WI. Relax & enjoy the scenic ride! Bus has a restroom and ample storage for your treasures. Depart 6:20 a from Amery’s Soo Line Park. Return approximately 6 p. Fee $29, pre-register with Amery Community Ed by Sept 9.

Note: This events requires a considerable amount of walking!

Jarchow works at Burnett Dairy Cooperative for August workday Grantsburg, Wis.--On Friday, Rep. Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) worked at Burnett Dairy Cooperative for his monthly ‘Working With You’ day. He spent the afternoon working behind the deli counter and handing out samples to Burnett Dairy’s customers in the cheese store.

Burnett Dairy Cooperative began in 1896 and is currently one of the few remaining full-service cooperatives still producing cheese. They

provide farmers with agricultural services needed for farm management as well as agronomy services, fuels, grains, feed, animal health/nutrition services, and a general store. Their products can be found in retail stores across the Midwest as well as in their cheese store in Grantsburg.

Rep. Jarchow commented, “I had a great day working with the staff at Burnett Dairy Cooperative and helping serve their customers.

Thank you so much to the staff for their willingness to let me spend the day with them and learn a bit more about the business.”

He continued, “I firmly believe that no trip to Grantsburg is complete without a stop at the dairy for lunch and a chocolate shake.

The farmers and citizens of Burnett County are lucky to have had Burnett Dairy in their backyard for the last 120 years!”

BIRTHS Amery Hospital and Clinic Brantley William Voght, 7 lbs. 4.1 ozs., born on July 24 to Cassandra Simon and Daniel Voght, Clayton.

Marshall Jeffrey Loney, 7 lbs. 9.2 ozs., born on July 28 to Karissa and Jason Loney, Centuria.

Riley Jean Poppe, 6 lbs. 5 ozs., born on July 29 to Tiffany and John Poppe, Amery.

Julian Johnson Ndebele, 9 lbs., born July 29 to Deanna and Alpha Ndebele, St. Croix Falls.

Foster Daniel-George Volrath, 7 lbs. 11 ozs., born on July 30 to Kylie Crawford and Ryan Volrath, Amery.

Reilley David Gilpin, 6 lbs. 13.2 ozs., born on August 3 to Stephanie Loger and Shane Gilpin, Amery.

Greta Janet Kamm, 9 lbs. 13 ozs., born on August 4 to Lacey and Kevin Kamm, Clear Lake.

Elsie Mae Lorena Holzmann, 9 lbs. 1.8 ozs., born on August 6 to Addie and Franz Holzmann, Amery.

Tate Gerald Rose, 7 lbs. 13 ozs., born on August 8 to Tara and Jesse Rose, Amery.

Amara Lyn Peterson, 7 lbs. 15 ozs., born on August 11 to Madilyn Wilcox and Mickey Peterson, Amery.

Allis Sue Wood, 5 lbs. 10.4 ozs., born on August 12 to Misty and Jamie Wood, Clear Lake.

Owen Kaidan-Blair Bentz, 7 lbs.

1.6 ozs., born on August 14 to Amanda and Cody Bentz, Clayton.

Gracelyn Ann-Marie Lyons, 7 lbs.

1 oz., born on August 16 to Renee Platson and Pat Lyons, Amery.

Paige Kathleen Waterman, 8 lbs.

10.6 ozs., born on August 17 to Courtney and Joseph Waterman, Deer Park.

Emma Rae Klingelhoets, 9 lbs. 8.7 ozs., born on August 18 to Courtney and Jim Klingelhoets, Somerset.

Lane Gregg McKenzie, 6 lbs. 11 ozs., born on August 23 to Zoey and Justin McKenzie, Balsam Lake.

Thomas Earl Ash, 7 lbs. 14 ozs., born on August 26 to Ashley Jelinek and Ryan Ash, Amery.

Mari Jae Elizabeth Britz, 7 lbs. 11 ozs., born on August 26 to Jill and Andrew Britz, Boyceville.

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Can Pokémon Go Play a Role in Positive Parenting? learning opportunities.

For example, rather than forbidding children to engage with new media like Pokémon Go, parents can use digital games and spaces to strengthen their relationship and help children develop more discriminating media skills.

Focus on Family Living Gail Peavey, Family Living Agent

Tips for parents

Whether you’ve simply been looking out your front window or following the news, you’ve likely witnessed the rise in popularity of Pokémon Go. The new app, a treasure hunt for animated characters within a player’s own real world surroundings, is getting plenty of media attention.

Nineteen days after its release, Pokémon Go had been downloaded 50 million times. The game has already sparked conversations among parents and professionals about Pokémon Go’s impact on education.

With such a fast rise to fame, knowing the longterm effects of Pokémon Go on kids is impossible.

However, we can apply what we know about other technologies to better predict how to make using new media, like Pokémon Go, a safe and positive experience for kids and parents.

Technology’s impact on kids For generations, parents have been concerned about the negative effects of new media. They may seem tame today, but fairy tales, radio and television all raised concerns when they entered the cultural mainstream.

New media and technology do change the way we interact with our world. Parents can use these new interactions as

The key parenting goals of safety, love and learning can help you decide how and if your child will interact with a new technology.

How can my child be safe while using this technology?

Treat technology like any other environment in your child’s life. You should know who your child is with, where they are, and what they are doing. Set privacy settings, with your child’s help, to “friends only” on apps. Consider having your child log on to apps with an email account they use only for apps and that is not connected to any personal information. When leaving the house to play, set age-appropriate boundaries (the backyard, or the park, or not further than your school).

Think of scenarios your child may encounter when online, such as being asked to meet an online contact person, receiving a mean message, or deciding if they should go on private property to catch a Pokémon. Have your child practice how to respond safely in those situations before you give him or her access to a mobile device. None of these safety measures are onetime-deals; regularly sit down with your child to assess and practice online safety.

How will I use this technology to show my child I care?

New media and technology can provide nu-

merous openings to show your child you care.

Some parents play the same game as their child and then text screenshots back and forth of the Pokémon “monsters” they caught or achievements they unlocked.

Others send funny texts or talk about their child’s online posts. New media functions best when it is used as a tool for interaction rather than a distraction or babysitter.

How can my child learn and grow from this technology?

Humans are learning machines and learn without appearing to try when fully engaged. Few kids would say they were learning while playing Pokémon Go. But some things they may have learned include knowledge of community spaces (Poke Stops and Poke Gyms are linked to public locations) and clearer communication skills (since playing in a group is recommended.)

Parents can shape what children learn from new media and technology by intentionally choosing the games kids can play and talking about or playing them together. You can also let kids be the teacher – admit that you don’t fully understand how to play a game or use a new media and ask your child to guide you. This approach can give children a sense of accomplishment, and gives both an opportunity to talk in depth.

New media and technology both expand and shrink our world – increasing the places we can access and the spaces that parents need to monitor. The role of parents and other caring adults is to ensure that kids are safe, feel loved, and have the skills to process and learn from the world around them, whether that world is real or virtual.

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WESTconsin Credit Union Is Going Casual for Kids WESTERN Wis.—During the month of September, WESTconsin Credit Union is going casual for kids in support of its local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals—Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare and Gundersen Health System! For a $5 donation per day, employees may wear jeans to work on September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. This is the second year WESTconsin is participating in the Miracle Jeans Day Campaign. Members are invited to show their support of CMN Hospitals by purchasing varying sizes of paper icons for $1, $3 or $5 at their local WESTconsin office, where the icons will be proudly displayed.

WESTconsin’s goal is to raise $10,000 for CMN Hospitals.

There are more than 170 CMN Hospitals throughout the United States and Canada that all share the same mission—to treat the whole child and provide care regardless of the family's ability to pay. Every charitable donation received directly assists children and their families, and supports pediatric programs, state-of-the-art medical equipment and services that help kids battle diseases and injuries of every kind.

At Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, MN—one of two CMN Hospitals WESTconsin supports within its field of membership—funds are used for state-of-the-art treatments and vital services for kids with the most complex needs in pediatric medicine. It also funds care for patients who are uninsured or under-insured, ensuring Gillette will never turn a child away because of a family’s inability to pay for treatment. In 2015, over 1,000 children from western Wisconsin re-

ceived treatment from Gillette. For more information about Gillette, visit gillettechildrens.org.

CMN Hospitals at Gundersen Health System is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children living in the Tri-state Region regardless of where they receive their healthcare.

Funds are additionally used to meet the individual healthcare needs of local children and their families. Supported items include transportation assistance, medical equipment, specialty camps and many more patient specific needs. In 2015, 96 families within WESTconsin’s field of membership were helped with more than $27,000 in funding from CMN Hospitals. An additional 5,074 individuals living throughout the Tri-state Region benefited from CMN Hospitals’ services and care. For more information about CMN Hospitals at Gundersen Health System, visit gundersenhealth.org/cmnhospitals.

WESTconsin Credit Union has been serving members since 1939, and membership is open to anyone who lives or works in the Wisconsin counties of Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, and Washburn, or the Minnesota counties of Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Isanti, Ramsey, Wabasha, and Washington, with a $5 minimum deposit in a Membership Savings Account. Credit unions are financial institutions owned by their accountholders, and member funds are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to at least $250,000.

Party Mascots The donkey and the elephant, it's thought, are enemies, Though they're simply symbols of each paradigm.

They might object, if they could only sort with expertise, what varies with each candidate, issue, time Back to jungle or back pasture, each a safer choice, so scary if our supposed views are quoted, best expressed in trumpeting or a hee-haw voice.

It gives a new excuse for how you voted.

If we agonize or laugh, the outcome is the same; a donkey still hee-haws, elephants trumpet still.

A clear and honest message might confusion tame, each side would choose for Congress or Capitol Hill.

Your time spent, dear elephant, states how bad donkeys are; What remedies are possessed within your trunk?

With a bright, consistent thought, Donkey, you'd be a star, if you could present your thoughts with sense and spunk.

Despite your efforts, beg your pardon, I just haven't seen, the positive, dynamic plan we're looking for; "God bless America," could bring reason in between, with the hope of seeing truth, decisions wise in store.

If we remain like elephant, trumpeting the wrong, or hee-hawing like the donkey in ridicule, to the barnyard or the jungle, with the same old song, 'Til we learn of Golden, or of law, the rule.

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Balsam Lake Resident hosts September walk for suicide awareness First annual event benefits mental health awareness and suicide prevention in Polk County Balsam Lake, Wis.--The first annual website links to their fundraising page Polk County Suicide Awareness walk to family, friends and co-workers asking takes place September 24, at Pine Park for their support.

The Polk County Suicide Awareness in Balsam Lake. The event includes a features a 5K walk, survivor memori- Walk has been created by Tristin Divine als, mental health resources, healthy of Balsam Lake. After her son Jordan snacks and beverages. A short program died by suicide on August 19th, 2015, features Emmy award-winning-actress Tristan decided to create a fundraising and Polk County summer resident Mi- team in memory of Jordan and participated in the chael Learned, American Founbest known for dation for Suicide her role as OlivPrevention’s ‘Out ia Walton in the of the Darkness’ popular televiWalk, held last sion series “The September, at the Walton’s.”

Mall of America.

The event Tristan’s team benefits The raised nearly Mental Health $7,000 in just 3 Task Force of weeks. She dePolk County cided after that (MHTF), a nonwalk that they profit organizawanted to desigtion whose misnate any future sion is to raise money raised in awareness for Jordan’s memory mental health Tristan Divine poses with her son Jordan, who to support suicide and mental passed away in August of 2015. Tristan began prevention efforts health services Polk County’s Suicide Awareness Walk to help in Polk County. So in the communi- bring attention to the issue of suicide, and raise Tristan, leading ty. money for Polk County’s mental health efforts. a group of volunIndividual registration is $10 for adults, children are teers, decided to start a walk in Polk invited to participate for free. Registra- County.

Tristan’s vision is to bring people totion begins at 7:30 a.m., the program is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and the walk starts gether as a community to raise money at 9 a.m. Participants can also raise and help build awareness for suicide in money in support of the event through Polk County and in our schools, to give personalized social fundraising pages. kids an outlet and encourage positive These individual campaigns are creat- emotional health. For registration and ed through the MHTF website, mental- event information, go to mentalhealthhealthpolk.org. Participants can add polk.org. their own photos and text, and send

CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF Results of August 30 Fall Tournament Medalist: Cheri Lee 47 A Flight: Low gross: Barb Roy 48 Low net: Cathy Lee 32 Low putts: Gail Kuhl 16 B Flight: Low gross: Jan Vickney 54 Low net: Cathy Gorres 35 Low putts: Diane Kuhl 15 C Flight: Low gross: Deb Hahn 57 Low net: Maggie Johnston 34 Low putts: Betty Roger 17 D Flight: Low gross: DeDee Jurisch 59 Low net: Sharon Fouks 35 Low putts: Andrea Legut 18 Chip ins: Barb Roy Birdies: Gail Kuhl Tournament game winners: Amy Lundgren (2), Rosemary Olson, Gretchen Demulling, Laura Gehrman, Jan Vickney (2), Cathy Lee, Cindy Johnson, Cindy Lundmark Most birdies for the season: Cheryl Harshman Most chips for the season: Barb Roy Most improved golfer: Julie Schultz

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Pioneer Camping around Amery It was a dark and stormy night, a couple miles outside of Growing Amery.

At least up in it was Amery dark when Loren Elkin we turned off the kerosene lantern.

Stormy came later, visiting us camping adventurers about 3:00 in the morning. Pitching a tent on the western shore of Pike Lake on not sure whose property made for a perfect getaway.

For us, a couple nights when Terry, Kenrad, and me could enjoy the wonderful outdoors and the freedom that went with it.

Camping several times in the summer was joy for any country kid, and cooking over a wood campfire made us feel like cowboys or explorers, depending on which movie we’d recently watched. The smell of wood smoke often brings those times back to life. Water for drinking? Can’t remember where it came from.

On the night mentioned above, the 2nd night of our camping trip in late July, we went to bed in peace. Hours

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later the sky exploded, the world crashed down on us, and flash photos lit up our world and kept us awake. My Sears umbrella tent with the internal frame and wooden pole simply meant it was less wet inside than outside. But we knew from experience that we had to get more fetal. In this way our legs and arms didn’t come near the edges of the canvas, often damp edges. A heavy canvas of faded green shielded us; not as convenient as current fabrics, but that was the material of the late 50s.

Our food most often was fried eggs and bacon for breakfast along with bread heated

carefully over the wood to make toast. Beans and hot dogs for lunch, maybe beans and hot dogs for supper. Once in awhile we’d catch sunfish or crappies, clean them, and fry them in our heavy skillets.

Camping at Lake Beautiful north of the Apple River Park School most often involved eating fish for at least one meal. Once we caught sunfish that

weighed one pound.

Huge. This spot was also pasture camping, and we learned to be careful when we got up during the night to relieve ourselves.

Not sure what else we ate, but overconsumption of baked beans means to this day that I either take none or maybe just take a dollop of them at a pot luck.

Often we’d open the top and set the full can on the edge of the campfire, turning it as we saw the bubbles come to the surface.

During the day we’d explore the surrounding fields and farms, free and independent of any schedule or any adult eyes. At the Lake Beautiful campsite one hot summer day we walked a mile to the deserted farm of the Munsons, Charlie and Anton, finding piles of postcards and a box of blasting caps.

At my present age I’d take the postcards, but at age 12 we took the blasting caps and tried to make them do something fabulous.

No luck.

Our outing encapsulated the freedom of living in the country and living around Amery, knowing that school would soon start and we’d have to wait several months before we could do it again.

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9/11 Program planned, Fall Festival activities announced Well, we have jumped right in to the month of September…ready or not!

Hopefully everyone had a fun long weekend. We made our annual camping trip to Nelson Lake

by Hayward. We have been going there on Labor Day weekend for so many years that Pounding we can not figure out for sure how long it the is. We are thinking Pavement it is some where around 32 years…a Pam Humpal long time.

Luckily the weather turned out a lot better than the forecast was threatening us with. Saturday and Sunday was a little windy but nice sunshine, the rain held off until Sunday night, and quit in time so it was easier to pack up.

Our camping crew enjoyed a variety of activities this weekend…kayaking, biking, playing cards, UTVing, campfires-even a little fire safety, visiting the candy store, finding treasures at the flea market, playing bean bags-we now know that we need to stretch out before hand, eating way too much of delicious tidbits, and just relaxing.

This year’s camping crew consisted of the Brotzel’s, Jones’, Christenson’s, Swenson’s, Mullendore’s, Johnston’s, and Humpal’s…what a crew!

“Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is ERSPAMER LAW OFFICE. Dave Erspamer has been serving clients for over 36 years in the areas of personal injury, workers compensation, auto accidents, and social security disability. The Erspamer Law Office is located on the south end of Amery on Hwy 46.

Congratulations to Diane Magnuson, Clear Lake, for winning this week’s AFP Football Contest. She had 8 correct predictions. Get your entries in for a chance to be next week’s winner of $25 Amery Scrip Money. Good Luck!

On Sunday, September 11, there will be a special program in memory of

the terrorist attack which happened 9/11/01 on New York City and Washington D.C. The program is scheduled for 8:30am at the Amery Fire Hall.

The Amery Fire Department, Amery Police Department, Amery EMT’s, and Amery VFW and American Legion Honor Guard will be a part of the program. The public is invited to attend the memorial program.

The 9/11 attack is a part of history that a person knows just exactly where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news. It was very devastating to all of us. Please take time to remember those who lost their lives, their families, and also those who survived the terrible attack.

The Amery Fall Festival is sneaking up on us. This year’s celebration is set for September 15-18.

Activities for the weekend include… *Thursday-Earl’s Rides *Friday-Earl’s Rides, Pie Bake Off, Bean Bag Tournament, Music by “Jambo Joe Bones” and “Dirt Road Dixie” *Saturday-Kidz Race, 10K/5K Run/ Walk, Quilt Show, Arts & Crafts, Fine Arts Show, Grand Parade at 10:30am with Parade Marshals Dr Marty & Wanda Rimestad, Food Stands, Earl’s Rides, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Bean Bag Tournament, Music by “Jim Armstrong”, Queen Coronation, Music by “The Dweebs” *Sunday-Pancake Breakfast, Amery FFA Alumni Toy Tractor Show, Apple River Apple Race, Amery Lions Club Car Show, Quilt Show Mark your calendar for a fun-filled weekend in Amery for the Amery Fall Festival, September 15-18…”Harvesting Memories”.

Happy Birthday this week to my nieces, Kinsley who will be 5 years old on September 10, and to Jeri on September 11. Also Happy Birthday to my nephew, Grant, who will have his golden birthday on September 12. Happy 35th Anniversary to my brother and sisterin-law, John and Peg, on September 12.

Enjoy your very special days!

Have a great week…even though we might be dodging raindrops most of the time!

Farm Toy Show and Tractor Show Fall Festival weekend The 4th annual Amery FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show and 2nd annual FFA Tractor Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Amery Middle School as part of the Amery Fall Festival weekend.

FFA and FFA Alumni members from throughout the area are invited to display tractors of various makes and models

(preferably 1990s or older vintage), whether they’re fully restored or in their “working clothes.” There will be no charge for those who display tractors. Tractors will be displayed in front of the school.

For more information or to inquire about exhibiting, contact Dave Clausen at 715-268-7454 or clausen@amerytel.net.

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INTERFAITH CAREGIVERS

Saying goodbye to good volunteers

BY MICHELE GULLICKSON INTERFAITH CAREGIVERS

All of our volunteers are getting older. This keeps Interfaith Caregivers in recruitment mode pretty much all the time. And what’s interesting is how our volunteers seem to move seamlessly from being the driver to being driven. Evidently, helping someone older stay independent allows for an education in how to make the decision for your own transition much easier.

Take David Michaelson as an example: Since he left high school, his jobs have involved driving – trucks, army vehicles and 50 years as a Unity School bus driver. He’s put in over a million miles with the school bus alone!

David started with Interfaith in January of 2012. He hadn’t ever volunteered for an organization before. He jumped in with both feet!

In January 2013, we ran our 2012 year-end numbers. That’s when we realized David had put in the most miles of all our volunteers! He won Interfaith’s Don Getschel Volunteer Driver Award for that year and has continued to be one of those volunteers you depend on. In his tenure with us, he gave 762 rides, drove 12,155 miles and volunteered 755 hours.

The men he’s driven like him because he’s easy-going and holds a good conversation. Women like him because he provides a steady arm, a step stool to make it easier to get in his vehicle and a safe driving record. We like him because we know if he was able, he’d say “yes!”

But David had to resign from volunteering this year due to some health issues and the beginning of macular degeneration. Imagine how difficult it will be for this man, who has driven nearly all his life, to lose his sight to the point of not being able to drive.

But someday, when his eyesight gets worse, we are ready to help him any way we can.

It’s not the first time a volunteer had to opt out of volunteering for us. We often lose great volunteers to illness or just plain aging. And sometimes it’s not long before they’ll need us themselves. So, that leaves us always looking for new volunteers.

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We’re trying to ignore the predictions and pray for more volunteers like David. But it’s difficult when you look at the other statistics indicating that the elderly population will double in Polk County by 2035 (WI Dept. of Health Services, 2015). Hmm, fewer volunteers and more folks that need our help? We’re already racking our brains to figure out how to serve those who will need us in the future with the possibility of fewer resources.

Your Neighbors Need You! Do you go grocery shopping every week on the same day? Imagine if we asked you to pick someone up and drop them off at a doctor appointment on your way? See? You could do that! It’s just that easy!

Not afraid to drive to Stillwater and back? We have folks that need eye treatments once a month. Could you take them to and from their appointment? You get the idea. And you control the amount you volunteer – once a month, once a week or daily – we’ll take it!

So call Tammy (715-825-9500) to sign up as a volunteer. Or find our volunteer application on our website at www.interfaithpolk.org. Click on “Volunteer” and get the ball rolling. Or should we say “wheels”?

Grandparents Day is September 11!

For those of you lucky enough to still have your grandparents, this is the perfect excuse to do something with them! Not sure what they want to do?

Ask! My gramma likes to have lunch and tell stories about when my dad was small. Sometimes visiting the graves of loved ones turns into a personal history lesson. But mostly, they will love your company! Take advantage of the opportunity and celebrate Grandparents Day! Our address is PO Box 65, Milltown, WI 54858 – OR – email me your question at michele@interfaithpolk.org – OR – call me at 715-825-9500. Blessings!

AMERY FALL FESTIVAL

Bean Bag Tournament

2 person teams $20/Team Includes 2 drink tickets (must be 21 years old to enter) Prizes awarded to the top 3 teams

Under the Big Tent in Soo Line Park

Friday, Sept. 16

Registration 6:30 p.m.

Tournament starts at 7 p.m.

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Registration 1:30 p.m.

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Amery Fire Department, Amery Police Department, Amery EMTs, Amery VFW and American Legion Honor Guard will present a program in memory of the terrorist attack on New York City and Washington D.C.

Coffee and treats served after program The Public - adults & children are invited to the program

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St. Ann Center, 320 Pine St., Turtle Lake

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FFA/FFA Alumni members: bring your tractors!

Grilled chicken with all the trimmings. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Coleslaw and corn.

Assorted pies.

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Contestants will walk through the Amery Fall Festival Parade and will be introduced to the audience at the Queen’s Coronation on Saturday, September 17, prior to the crowning of the new Amery Royalty.

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Registration forms will go home in the family folders the first week of school. Those who do not attend public school may pick up a registration form in the Lien Elementary School office. Please register by Friday, September 9th.

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St. Ann Fall Dinner Silent Auction with many sporting goods items

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Saturday, September 10, 7 p.m.

Courier is a duo that includes Pat Anderson and his wife Susan. The couple started about 1998 after playing with Melody and Praise; a local area group in the Minneapolis area that visited nursing homes. Pat sings lead and harmony, Susan plays upright bass and began under the encouragment of their good friend Gene Waring of the Waring family Band. She joins Pat in harmony and also does some lead singing.

Refreshments and Bars will be served after the concert.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF GOOD MUSIC AND FELLOWSHIP A freewill offering will be taken to defer cost.

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Thurs. Sept. 8, 4-7 pm Fri. Sept. 9, 8 am-5 pm

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Lots of nice junior girls/boys/ women’s clothing, 2 Prom dresses size 7/8 and 8, football cleats, shoes, purses, books, movies, winter jackets, camcorder, women’s leather jacket, suitcase, ps3 games, wall paint, handmade crafts, patio door blinds (cranberry), XL snowmobile helmet and lots of misc.

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GENERAL LABOR F&A Dairy Products, Inc. is taking applications for part-time employment.

Great Work Schedule Weekdays M, T, W, F 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Starting wage $9.50/hr.

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Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

LPN Position – Evening Shift

2:30-10:45pm Part Time, including every other weekend 6 shifts every two weeks Starting Wage: $20.89

Benefit eligible including Health Insurance, Dental/Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, WRS Retirement, etc.

Please call for more information or apply now.

Balsam Lake Pro-Lawn is a rapidly growing Landscape, Lawn Maintenance and Retail Garden Center that maintains and installs sustainable landscapes in Northwest Wisconsin.

We are currently looking for experienced, dependable, hardworking individuals who would like to join our team!

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Seeking an energetic, positive individual with great customer service skills to fill a part time position at Family Eye Clinic.

We are looking for someone who is willing to travel between both of our Amery and Luck locations.

If interested please mail or e-mail your resume to: Jackie Sorensen 120 North Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001 satteye@amerytel.net (PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS)

Riverbend Senior Living in Amery, WI is seeking a full time or part time experienced Dietary Cook.

The perfect candidate will be able to handle a fast paced environment, have high quality customer service skills, and the ability to communicate well with others. Job duties include, but are not limited to: - Provide oversight of kitchen and dietary aide - Prepare/prep meals - Provide exceptional presentation of meals - Maintains food service equipment in clean, safe operating condition according to facility procedures - Handles, unloads, stocks, and stores food according to facility procedures - Maintains food service workspace in immaculately clean condition at all times in accord with facility procedures - Follows infection control procedures at all times The ideal candidate would have prior cooking/kitchen experience, but we will train the right candidate.

For more information on Riverbend Senior Living, please visit www.riverbend-seniorliving.com or contact Melissa McArdle at 715.268.9949.

Applications accepted through indeed or in person at 475 Golfview Lane, Amery WI.

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235 State Street • St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

Is Hiring for the Following Position:

Willow Ridge Healthcare is seeking to contribute to our fantastic staffing!

Are you looking for an employer who cares about you and the residents you serve?

THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! We are seeking multiple positions on our staff due to new positions created. .8 PM CNA .9 NOC CNA A great opportunity for students and full time workers who want a job on the side! If you really care about giving back to our elderly in a clean and open atmosphere, please contact us- you are who we are looking for!

Competitive wages, health benefits, and employee parties are just a few of the ways we make working with us worthwhile!

To find out more, please contact Stefanie Holmberg at 715-268-8171 or stop in to pick up an application.

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Amery Memory Care is looking for part time 2nd shift and 3rd shift Resident Care Assistants, medication trained preferred, but will train.

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Qualified candidate must be able to perform comprehensive and accurate polysomnographic testing and analysis under the general supervision of the clinical director, with support from the medical director. Educate patients on sleep disorders, treatment options, and instructs patients on standard sleep study procedures. Ability to follow protocols and procedures, maintain patient records, patient hook ups, score studies, provide intervention/ treatment if indicated, and other duties as assigned.

This is a 0.9 FTE (working 72 hours/ pay period) 12 hour night shifts.

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Adoray’s Treasures from the Heart Store

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!

RN - Home Health Team North Counties (Polk, Burnett, Barron) 24 hours per week

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North Counties (Polk, Burnett, Barron) 32 hours per week Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years RN experience in a hospital, LTC, Home Health, or Hospice setting.

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Recycling Center: Mechanic Technician/Driver/Operator $20.03 hour/$41,662 annual Full-time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Non-exempt (Hourly) position

Performs preventative and predictive maintenance services, inspections, diagnostics and repairs on vehicles and equipment at the Recycling Center.

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Wisconsin National Guard Youth Camp makes successful return

BY SGT. KIMBERLY MIANECKI WISCONSIN DEPT. OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

"All right Frank, how are you doing? Is your heart rate down? Are you ready for this?" Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Gear, rappel master, asked Frank Elert, a 15-yearold camper after he landed safely to the ground from a 35-foot rappel tower.

Frank's job upon landing at the bottom of the rappel tower was to act as the belay ensuring his fellow camper Nolan rappelled safely down the tower at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin during their three-day camp.

"Nolan, you are locked in and nothing is going to happen to you," Gear said, reassuring the camper before he began his descent down the tower. "Don't worry - Frank's got ya."

Frank and Nolan were among the 100 children attending the Wisconsin National Guard Youth Camp, hosted by the Wisconsin National Guard Family Program July 29-31 at Volk Field and Fort McCoy. Campers were divided into three age groups - 8-10, 11- 13, and 14-17.

To successfully conduct its dual mission as the state's first military responder and the primary combat reserve of the Army and Air Force, the National Guard relies on support from the community, employers and strong families, all of which ensure the Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard are ready to serve their state and nation when called. Youth camp is a key component of overall family readiness.

The camp invites children from all military families to attend camp and provides them with an opportunity to discover and make new friends while engaging in teamwork. It offers an opportunity to network with other military kids, a critical role for military children during deployments. It also helps children gain an understanding of some of the duties their parents perform while away, which can help ease a child's fear of the unknown.

"Military youth for the National Guard and Reserves live a unique lifestyle being that they are more geographically dispersed than active duty youth," said Shawna Wyman, Child and Youth Program coordinator. "By coming to Youth Camp they are connecting with other military youth who live the same lifestyle that they do."

Mallory Keating, a 16-year-old whose dad recently retired from the Navy, agreed.

"Camp helps because everyone here has a family

member that is in the military, or was, and you can relate to them," Keating said. "They know what it is like to have their parents be gone for a year. We also get the opportunity to see and experience a little bit of what our parents are doing while they are gone."

Campers participated in many military-related events: a rappel tower, confidence and leadership development course, self-defense class, land navigation course, urban area water war, water safety and first

Youth campers rappel down a tower during Wisconsin National Guard Youth Camp July 29-31 at Fort McCoy, Wis. The camp provides children of service members with a weekend of fun and seeks to build a support network for military families and their children. 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team photograph by Sgt. Kimberly Mianecki.

aid training, and more. These events presented obstacles the campers had to solve and overcome as a team.

Wyman, after more than four years assisting with coordinating Youth Camp events, most enjoys seeing the children's confidence grow during camp.

"My favorite part of camp is seeing the children when they first arrive," Wyman said. "They are tentative and drawn back because they do not know what to expect but then they begin making friends and doing fun things they normally wouldn't do.

"Like today, for example," Wyman continued, "there was a young boy in the 8-to-10-year-old group who was afraid of heights and was afraid to do the cargo net obstacle, but he pushed through it and at the end he had the most glorious smile on his face because he accomplished something he didn't think he could."

Volunteers are mostly comprised of service members who understand the military lifestyle and duties first hand. Campers learned drill and ceremony, called cadence, and learned about other aspects of military life from these service members.

"My favorite part of camp is marching around and kind of being in the military, getting to experience a little of what my dad does," said Lillyan Burmesch, a 16-year-old camper attending her seventh camp.

"Having a family member in the military can be a rewarding, but it also has its challenges," Burmesch continued. "I like having a parent in the military, because you get to learn new things and meet new people but sometimes it's frustrating. In those times I remember the fun I have had at camp."

The camp has three main goals for the youth: provide opportunities for personal growth, develop positive connections and citizenship, and conduct camp in a safe and professional manner that demonstrates value to our militaries families.

"Despite the children not being in the military, they still serve and experience the separation while their family member is away on deployment, drill or at other training," Wyman said. "Camp helps them validate their patriotism and devotion to their country."

Now in its 23rd year, the camp staff continuously strives to make the event enjoyable for the campers.

"I love camp - it is my favorite part of the year," Burmesch said. "I encourage other kids who haven't been to camp to look into it. It is so much fun and you get to learn so much."

Youth Camp registration for next year can be found at www.wisconsinmilitary.org.

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