Amery Free Press September 2, 2025 by Amery Free Press

Amery gears up for 76th Fall Festival

BY JUSTIN RUNBERG EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

With a larger carnival, new events like a basketball garden, and a full slate of music, food, and family fun, organizers of the 76th annual Amery Fall Festival are preparing for one of the most expansive weekends yet— hoping strong community support and clear skies will help make this year’s celebration the most successful to date.

The festival will start Thursday, September 11, at 4 p.m. at Michael Park and will run through Sunday, September 14. During the four days, there will be many activities for the community to enjoy, along with live music from popular local bands.

One of the main differences this year will be the size of the carnival due to a change in dates.

“It is the same company, but in the past they had two sets of carnivals,

and the bigger set used to go I think it's somewhere down by Milwaukee, and that festival changed their dates,” Cochair of the Fall Festival April Ziemer said. “So we were able to get the bigger carnival here this year, which was very nice. So bigger carnival, and a weekend packed full of music this year.”

Larry and Julie Riemenschneider to be Fall Festival Grand Marshals

BY JUSTIN RUNBERG EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Amery School Board adopts forward-looking plan to guide district through 2030

BY JUSTIN RUNBERG EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

As the Amery School District looks to the future, board members and local stakeholders are turning to a new strategic plan designed to serve as a roadmap through 2030.

This year’s Fall Festival Parade Grand Marshals will be Julie and Larry Riemenschneider. The pair learned of their selection during the annual awards night for the Amery Community Club and were both pleasantly surprised by the news. After some gentle persuasion to attend the event, they decided to enjoy a fun night out. Larry felt something was a little off when he took out his wallet to pay for dinner,

was told ‘No,’ and was given seats instead. Not only that, Larry and Julie had front-row seats near the speakers. Soon after, it was announced they would be representing Amery as the Grand Marshals for this year’s Fall Festival. They received flowers and much recognition from those in attendance. Although they both expressed how much of an honor it was, it was no surprise to those who know the couple. Both Larry and Julie have been, and continue to be,

pillars of the Amery community in everything they do. Before they became the power couple they are today, the Riemenschneiders had to meet first. Thanks to a church support group for singles who were divorced or widowed, their paths crossed. To add to their love story, their first date happened on Valentine’s Day. The season of love never wore off for Larry and Julie, and they married the following year on their an-

The Amery School Board will use feedback to implement various strategies for their 20252030 strategic plan. Community members, educators, and administrators contributed to creating the plan through a strategic planning committee. Thanks to their efforts, the 28 individuals involved in drafting initially came up with four strategic frameworks to develop and improve.

The group met multiple times over the past few months to refine a draft that will help guide the district into the future. Helping to make this happen was Amanda Anderson, Stephanie Jansen, Beth Anderson, Dale Johnson, Tom Bensen, Ashley Long, Annie Braaten, Jon McBride, Abbie Bohatta, Steve Osero, Megan Challoner, Becky Schmidt, Shayne Curtis, Nick Stewart, Jessica D’Ambrosio, Joe Vierkandt, Gwen Dado, Amanda Warner, Shawn Doerfler, Kate Weisenbeck, Ashley Emerson, Brooke Whitely, Char Glenna, Heather Wiarda, Josh Gould, Larry Wojchik, Tracy Hendrickson and April Zimer.

“Having a hand in helping design it, and seeing through the process, I'm hoping this

JUSTIN RUNBERG | AMERY FREE PRESS

Larry and Julie are happy and excited to be chosen to be this years Fall Festival Grand Marshals and enjoy their time at the event.

Amery Prairie View Cemetery established for the cremains of unclaimed decedents

Though the cemetery’s use will be ‘rare’, it provides a beautiful resting place for those who have not been claimed

BY RAYMOND T. RIVARD RAY@SENTINELMEDIA.NET

It doesn’t often occur, but there are those who die in Polk County without family or others to claim their remains.

They are truly alone.

Because there is no claim, the county is required to care for the remains, and to assist in bringing closure in these instances.

To do so, the county has dedicated property located at the corner of 110th Avenue and 120th Street, known as the location of the former Polk County Poor Farm, as a final resting place for these souls. The plot is now known as the Amery Prairie View Cemetery.

For those who die in the county without a known identity, otherwise known as “John and Jane Does”, they will be buried at the site, while others with nobody to claim them will be cremated.

When an unclaimed person is cremated, the cremains remain at the funeral home providing those services for 60 days. After that period of time, the cremains are determined to be unclaimed.

“The purpose of the Polk County Unclaimed Remains [plot] is to assist funeral homes with the final disposition of the unclaimed remains of Polk County residents,” Polk County Chief Medical Examiner Jamie Holscher recently told members of the Health and Human Services Committee.

“We would also like to give back to the members of the community who truly have no other options after death by providing a respectful service and peaceful final resting place,” she added.

SEE CEMETERY, PAGE 10

FALL FESTIVAL: About 30 food vendors available

Besides the melodies in the air, there will also be about 30 food vendors, including both local non-profit booths and food trucks. Another special event this year is a basketball garden starting as soon as the festival begins on Thursday. It will be free for all ages and lets people test their skills while possibly winning cash prizes, depending on the shots they make.

The music will begin shortly after 5 p.m. with headliner Three on the Tree. They are a group made up of a grandfather, father, and son sharing their musical talents. Carnival rides also start at that time, with tickets available for purchase locally at Chet’s, Bremer Bank, WESTconsin, and Pillar Bank. People can get a mega wristband that allows them to ride the rides on all the days the carnival is open.

Friday starts with the quilt show at St. Joseph’s Church. Rides resume at 4 p.m., and the beer garden opens an hour later. The evening concludes with a performance by North of 64 Band from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. At 9 p.m., the headliner, Richrath Project 3:13, will perform until about an hour before midnight. Richrath was a part of REO Speedwagon.

“We are just so fortunate with this festival. I can't express enough how much this festival wouldn't take place without our sponsorship,” Ziemer said. “The only money that we have for the festival is the sponsorship dollars that come in and then the money

that we make on the beer tent. And through those dollars, we pay our musical acts that come in. We pay for things like the basketball challenge, musical acts, and high school bands in the parade.”

Saturday will feature most of the events, with races starting in the morning, followed by the arts and crafts vendor village and the quilt show. One of the main events, the parade, will last about an hour and a half this year and begins at 10:30. Larry and Julie Riemenschneider will serve as the Grand Marshals for 2025 and lead the parade. Sunday is a more relaxing day as the events wind down. A pancake breakfast will be held at

the Amery Community Center for those wanting some breakfast before the next event. A classic car and motorcycle show will also be held at the VFW pavilion, among other activities.

Many people help make the event happen through sponsorship and volunteering. If anyone would like to donate their time next year, contact the Amery Community Club to learn more about the opportunity. The community club is also open to receiving feedback on how they can improve or suggestions for making fall festival even better next year. For a full list of events, visit https://ameryfallfestival.org/ to learn more.

SCHOOL BOARD: Prioritizing personalized learning pathways for students

will be a lot more user friendly for the for the board, the staff and our administration,” School Board President Char Glenna said. “And that we can revisit this often and make sure that we stay on track.”

There are four main categories that will serve as the framework for the strategic plan. These categories are to grow, invest, engage, and belong. The framework also includes strategic goals with measurable objectives that the school board hopes to achieve. This allows them to track their progress and identify areas that need improvement.

The first goal outlined in the draft was successful students. Within this goal, methods are described on how to achieve that. Some of these include pri-

oritizing personalized learning pathways, fostering safe and supportive learning environments, and empowering every learner to reach their full potential. Not only that, but they also want to invest in future academic growth by allocating resources toward supporting student success.

The next goal is to have an effective and engaged staff. Part of the ways they plan to do this is by fostering a culture of continuous learning with data-informed decision making. A large part of the discussion while reviewing the draft also focused on increased communication, collaboration, and feedback. Although they want to create a learning culture, they also want to ensure it is a positive one where staff feel supported to succeed in their roles.

Next is having involved and engaged parents. The district aims to strengthen the connection between home and school through open communication built on mutual trust and shared responsibility. The district also wants to expand opportunities for parents to be actively involved, with an emphasis on fostering partnerships within the community. Like the students, they also want to promote a sense of belonging for the entire family through increased learning opportunities.

Finally, the district also aims to maintain strong partnerships with the community. The goal is to create more opportunities for community members to actively participate in district activities. Part of this effort is to develop more internship and volunteering opportunities for students to

gain real-world experience before graduating. Building good relationships with community members will help strengthen these partnerships and benefit everyone involved.

These goals were discussed during the community engagement portion of the school board meeting, where members of the public also had the opportunity to share their thoughts and feedback. The document will be revisited and refined to help guide the school board moving forward and serve as a roadmap for future board members who may serve for years to come.

PERSONNEL ACTION

The board also approved the following personnel actions.

New Employees

Jayln Bad Horse, Clubhouse Assistant Teacher

Debra Bond, Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher (Long-Term Sub)

Anthony Boucher, Custodian

James Chisolm, Bus Driver

Kasey Doten, 8th Grade Volleyball Assistant Coach

Clare Halverson, Softball Assistant Coach

Kirsten Konder, Middle School Track Assistant Coach

Alicia Lee, Library Media Paraeducator

Catherine Magnine, Softball Head Coach

Carla Malave, Bus Driver

Tracey Wongkit, Custodian

Jaclyn Yzermans, 7th Grade Assistant Volleyball Coach Resignations

Emily Bristlin, Regular Education Paraeducator

Rylee Cassavant-Bloom, Bus Driver

Taran Haile, Custodian

2025 Amery Fall Festival Directors Pictured from L-R (back row) : Shane Troff, Amanda Troff, Michelle Wuellner, Tony Meyers Pictured from L-R (front row): Josh Ziemer, April Ziemer, Jody Faschingbauer, Emily Larson, Clair Gille, Lindsey Pratt, Josh Pratt Missing from photo: Oralee Shock, Jessica D’Ambrosio, Bob Wuellner, Jenna Hare, Chelsea Whitley, Jacob Young. Photo taken by Paisley Pratt.

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2025 Fall Festival Medallion hunt is underway

It’s that time of year again!

The 76th Fall Festival Medallion has been hidden in a public place within the city limits of Amery, clues will be given each week on Tuesday, until it is found. Seekers will

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Alzheimer’s Family Support Group

First Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave S. Call 715-268-6605 for more information. Memory Café

The Amery Community Center, in conjunction with ADRC, is hosting a Memory Café the first Wednesday of every month at the Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S, Amery, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This free group is for caregivers and loved ones with dementia to attend together and enjoy activities, snacks, refreshments, and companionship. To register, contact Makenzie Gustafson at 877-4852372.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Hospice Suite Open House & Ribbon Cutting Golden Age Manor, is partnership with Adoray Home Health & Hospice, is proud to introduce a New Hospice Suite dedicated to providing compassionate end-oflife care in a serene and supportive environment at 220 Scholl Ct., Amery. The Hospice Suite Open House will take place on Thursday, September 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. featuring tours, refreshments, and local resource booths. The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 2:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 4 & 5

Community Center

Rummage Sale

The Amery Area Community Center is holding

not have to break anything to find it. The person that finds the medallion should text 651-235-0515 with of photo of themselves with the medallion at the location where it was found to receive $50 in Amery scrip money. Good luck and remember to respect property while hunting!

CLUE # 3

This isn’t a tale of good Twin or bad Twin, in Amery having both is considered a win. I have chosen to park across from the Edge and I will wait for you to find me, this is my pledge.

September Book Sale

a Free Will Offering Fundraising Rummage Sale on Thursday, September 4 and Friday, September 5 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 608 Harriman Ave. S., Amery. Free samples of takeand-bake Dutch apple pies will be available.

SEPTEMBER 4 & 6

September Book Sale

The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library will hold their September Book Sale on Thursday, September 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. The sale is at the Amery Area Public Library, 104 Maple St. W., Suite B, lower level.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Deer Park Public Library Open House

Come visit and see what's new at the library on Saturday, September 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It has been a busy summer of "out with the old, in with the new". We have new shelving, new books, and new native plants. If you are looking for what the library has to offer, there will be displays with all of our current and upcoming programs. Don't see what you are looking for? Let us know, and we can create programs to meet the needs of our patrons. We will have light refreshments, books for sale, and a BINGO card for you to fill out for a chance to win prizes.

The library is located at 112 Front West St., Deer Park.

Amery Area Historical Society Museum Open

The Amery Area Historical Society will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., which includes the museum and the FamilySearch genealogy research center. The Historical Society is located at 109 E. Maple St., Amery. For information, contact ameryhistory@gmail. com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Scout Pack/Troop/Crew 9146 Meeting

Join Scout Pack/ Troop/Crew 9146 at their meetings on Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Amery Congregational

Church UCC, 201 Harriman Ave. N, Amery. Open to all children from kindergarten to 17 years old and their families. Please feel free to come to a meeting to visit us out before you sign up.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

GriefShare

A grief support group for people grieving the death of a loved one will be held on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. starting September 2 through November 25. There will be weekly video with insights from respected experts and relatable personal stories, followed by a time of sharing and support. GriefShare sessions will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery. You are welcome to join at any time during the session. For more information or to register, call the St. Joseph office at 715-268-7717 or visit griefshare.org.

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Time for some comfort television

Happy September to you. I hope you had a good Labor Day. It’s the last paid holiday for many of us until Thanksgiving. It will be 85 days until Thanksgiving, just in case you were counting.

In the old days of broadcast television, when I was a kid and we had only three channels, September marked the start of the television season. I used to look through the Sunday paper’s TV section to find out what movies would be coming to television. This was long before the days of VCRs, cable TV, and HBO, when a Saturday or Sunday night movie was a big deal.

From the Publisher’s Desk

Tom Stangl

Like almost everything in our society, entertainment has become more fragmented. Cable and satellite TV, along with services like HBO, initiated this trend in the early 1970s and grew quickly. The rise of the internet and smartphones also disrupted entertainment, increasing the number of screens people use to watch content.

It used to be that people could plan their television watching. Thursday night was usually a good night for television, with sitcoms on ABC being strong, then NBC had a good run and CBS had years of comedies as well. If you couldn’t be home to watch, you could set your VCR, then your DVR to watch your favorite program. Do you remember the first time you could actually skip over the commercials? Wasn’t it the best feeling ever?

In 2025, broadcast networks are struggling to survive. They lack enough viewers to justify the ad rates needed to keep their productions going and make profits for shareholders. Streaming services like Netflix have taken old shows from traditional networks and introduced them to new audiences, benefiting from the creative talents behind the original productions. It’s only recently that Netflix started producing its own original programming. Their shows have been hit-or-miss. It’s interesting to see what happens when streaming services create their own content. Creation is expensive, messy, and risky. Why do networks and movie studios often make sequels, remakes, and reboots? Basically, it’s because it’s easier and less risky.

Now, Disney (which owns ABC), Universal (which owns NBC), and Paramount (which owns CBS) are all creating their own shows. Amazon and Apple are also in the game, producing their own content. Just two years ago, we were in a “golden age” of new content from the streamers. Now, after profits haven’t been realized, the cuts have been made.

I seem to spend more time looking for something to watch than I do actually watching television. I try to keep up on programs I like and record them when I can find where they are appearing.

One of my favorites is returning now: “The Great British Baking Show,” which returns to Netflix this Friday, Sept. 5. To me, it’s a reality show without the deliberate drama, created by the producers.

Sure, the show hasn’t been the same since Mary Berry and the original hosts, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. In my opinion, the first seven seasons were the best. However, I will watch the current version.

The show is being offered one episode at a time instead of “dropping” all of the episodes at once, so a viewer can “binge” watch.

The show is a comforting way to ease into fall and a reminder that waiting a week for the next episode is sometimes a good thing.

Fall, the time of wonder and great memories

We are just a few weeks away from when true fall begins to take over the area. For Amery, I believe the Fall Festival really kicks off the season. The one event I truly enjoy and haven’t attended in a while is Oktoberfest. By the time the month ends, I will have found one to enjoy with all things German.

From the Editor’s Desk

Justin

Runberg

However, fall is my favorite time of year for a few reasons. One of the main reasons is when the first frost arrives. Sorry, master gardeners and flower lovers, but after the first frost, my allergies become manageable again. Once they are manageable, I can breathe through my nose and enjoy all the fall scents, like dying leaves and fires in the yard.

The next best reason is football. My fantasy league is about to start, the Vikings have some great players this year, and one of my favorite players is returning home. Thank you, Adam Thielen, the hometown hero. After winning last year’s league, I think I will have some work ahead of me.

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There are many places I know people would love visiting, but for me, it’s about spending time outdoors.

I’ve talked about hunting before, and I get that some folks can’t help but feel a little excited when thinking about being in the woods. Still, deer hunting is one of the most peaceful times of the year. Peaceful in the sense of stepping away from technology and truly being in the moment. Watching a sunrise and sunset while out in the woods is something everyone should experience at least a few hundred times in their lives. Not to mention the many critters that cross your path. I once had a warbler land on my gun, and it was the highlight of the season.

The weather this time of year is also ideal for many reasons. Like spring, it isn’t too warm or too hot. Although winter is nearing, I will sit and enjoy the fall while I can. There is still plenty of time to get as much of a tan as possible before my translucent winter skin returns.

People are often surprised when I tell them that Halloween is my favorite holiday. Over the past two years, I haven’t been able to enjoy

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some of the fun activities. This is due to various reasons, but this year I am determined to embrace the season. Not only will I watch scary movies, but I also plan to go out and see if I can scare some people. I have an idea I’d like to discuss with my brother, sister-in-law, and their kids. Otherwise, I believe it’s in Stillwater that they host a Zombie pub crawl for the day.

The last thing I look forward to this fall is not just my first vacation but also spending time with a friend I haven’t seen in a couple of years. Her name is Madison, and she was my closest friend when I was out west. She always knew how to push me out of my comfort zone, and I am excited for our reunion. For my very first vacation ever, I will be hopping on a huge boat. If you guessed a cruise, you’re right.

There are many places I know people would love visiting, but for me, it’s about spending time outdoors. Come the final week in September, you won’t hear from me — I’ll be on the high seas heading to Alaska for breathtaking views, good company, and some delicious fresh salmon.

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115 Years Ago

September 1, 1910

Don’ts for Rural Route Patrons

1. Don’t put “pennies” in the box.

2. Don’t ask the carrier to “wait” a minute.

3. Don’t ask the carrier to bring out your groceries from town.

4. Don’t leave your farm machinery standing in front of the mailbox.

5. Don’t put mail in the box without the proper amount of stamps on it.

6. Don’t forget that each carrier that has a route of 125 boxes is expected to deliver 5,000 pieces of mail each month.

Tries to Poison Husband

Mrs. R. K. Anderson tried to poison her husband and herself by putting a quantity of arsenic in coffee at dinner. They are farmers residing near Baldwin.

Yesterday’s News

Diane Stangl

In the afternoon both drove to town, Mr. Anderson was attacked with a violent vomiting spell on the way and consulted a physician upon arriving in the village. Only reason both are alive, poison was given in too large doses.

Mrs. Anderson is thought to be insane. She admitted what she had done, but gave no reason for her actions.

95 Years Ago

September 11, 1930

Young wife Too Much for Husband, 70

George Hanson of Sucker Lake is in the hospital at Amery nursing a broken hip sustained Sunday morning when Mrs. Hanson attacked him with her fists according to her own confession. In a fall, he struck on his hip and sustained a bad fracture.

Mr. Hanson is about 70 years and his wife is judged to be around 35. He is now on bail pending a trial at the next term of Circuit Court wherein he is charged with having attempted to burn the gas filling station, which they operated at the Wapogasset Beach Park.

It is said that Mrs. Hanson with her children occupy one house while Mr. Hanson lives nearby in a shed.

Hanson’s accusations to his wife of her behavior and violated trust as a wife, aggravated her into attacking him Sunday morning. He told officers he would not ask for a warrant for her arrest.

Cash Register Lottery

Banned by State Rule

Use of cash register tickets in a drawing scheme by merchants is in violation of the state statutes, an opinion of the attorney general ruled today. Where tickets are given to purchases and those issued on one

Woodmen Picnic in 1908

Celebrations are nothing new to Amery and you certainly can’t have a parade without a marching band. In this photo taken on June 16, 1908, spectators lined up on Keller Ave. to see the parade during the “Woodsmen Festival.” According to the Amery Free Press issue of June 18, the Woodmen Picnic was a grand success from the time the first morning gun was fired until the last tired but happy dancer left the ballroom. The ball game between the White Sox and Osceola was the crowning event of the day. It was estimated that about 2500 visitors were in Amery that day.

day each month are redeemed in cash at their full face value, the lucky day being determined by chance of a drawing, the scheme is in violation of the law, the opinion stated.

Yellow Numbers on Blue 1931 License Plates

New 1931 automobile license plates will be painted on a blue background with numerals and letters in yellow, the two shades being such as to make them attractive to the eye and at the same time to make the figures easily readable. The plates will be the same size as those of this year with numbers and letters the same height.

In 1931, however, the letters “Wisconsin” will appear at the left of the numerals and the date and class number at the right. The order of these two is reversed each year to prevent anyone painting over his old license plate and using it for two successive years.

90 Years Ago

September 5, 1930

Fisherman Took Blame, But $50 Was Not Enough

Wayne Van Pelt and William Almer of the town of McKinley, were sitting in a boat with 10 bass, undersized, in their possession, when up came Game Warden Chauncey Weitz.

Van Pelt and Almer got their heads together instantly and figured that a $50 fine for Van Pelt would cost just half of a $100 fine for both of them, so Van Pelt told the warden all the fish were his. All went well and Van Pelt was fined $50 and costs for having undersized bass in his possession.

Then District Attorney James L. McGinnis and Warden Weitz got their own heads together and thought it funny that Van Pelt, using the same bait in the same boat at the same time as Almer, could catch all of them. They figured Almer wasn’t that unlucky.

So a second complaint, charging Van Pelt with having

too many bass in his possession (over the limit), was filed and is to be heard soon by Judge McDonald at Balsam Lake. So the state hopes to collect $100 after all.

New Richmond Men Held For Murder

Two New Richmond men, Otto Briese and Paddy Wells, were arraigned Friday before County Judge Garrity on a charge of murder in the first degree, growing out of the finding of John Hughes’ body in Willow Creek, near New Richmond Thursday.

Briese and Wells were remanded to jail without bail, and retained T. J. O’Brien as counsel.

Witnesses have said they heard Hughes and others argue Sunday afternoon over politics in the old country.

80 Years Ago

September 6, 1945

Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 1945, will go down in the history of Amery and community as one of great milestones on the road of progress with the formal opening of the Amery Airport. Adjectives seem futile in describing the day, the mammoth crowd and general satisfaction with the course of events.

The biggest part of the day was the tremendous crowd that gathered to watch the Air Show in progress throughout the day. Various estimates have been made of the total number of people with no less authority than “Swannie” Swanson of Deer Park stating that at least 5,000 cars were parked in the area at one time. The crowd came and went quite frequently, but it was generally accepted that at least 10,000 persons were on hand most of the time and other estimates ran as high as 20,000. Altogether about 75 planes flew in from various parts of the country to participate in the Breakfast Hop. At least 50 others indicated that they

Queens to appear include lovelies from Cumberland, North Hudson, Spooner, Webster, Barron, Alma Center and the St. Paul Winter Carnival royalty will also attend. Ancient Automobile Club members, some 60-80 strong, will begin invading the community Friday night. At the last count 63 cars were signed for a fall outing to Amery where they will participate in the parade and other events throughout the day. There’s little doubt about it –the Fall Festival queen contest is proving mighty popular. All told, 28 young ladies are vieing for this coveted honor. Announcement of the selection will be made following the conclusion of the parade at Soldier’s Field.

would have attended if the wind hadn’t been such as to make flying rough.

Aerial acrobatics were performed at various times throughout the day by two ships and the soar plane not only entertained the crowd with maneuvers, but also found time to take a number of passengers for a hop in the motorless ship.

Perhaps the biggest activity of the day was passenger hopping with about 40 planes maintaining a continuous circle of Amery and back to the field throughout the day. It was estimated that about 800 persons purchased rides from the many planes. It was not uncommon to see four or five planes taking off in a group and about the same number coming in at the same time.

Many attending the show came from different sections of the Midwest and stated that this was the biggest show of its kind that they had ever witnessed. Not a few commented on the fact that at most air shows a sizeable admission is usually charged while here no charge of any kind was made.

70 Years Ago

September 8, 1955

Seventh Festival Saturday

From the opening event to the close, the seventh annual Fall Festival has all the earmarks of topping all previous such programs when it opens at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10.

“With any break from the weather, this one will be the greatest,” declared parade chairman Dr. J. R. Larson when asked about the first event of the day.

This contention is substantiated by the fact that nine bands are already “on the dotted line.” Appearing will be the Amery band, and units from Barron, Clear Lake, Osceola, Clayton, Cumberland and Milltown. Also appearing will be the Inter-State Band, headquartering at St. Croix Falls.

Arrests Solve Many Thefts in Polk Co. County law enforcement officers apprehended a trio of yeggs over the weekend and these arrests have solved close to 35 breakins in Polk, St. Croix and Barron counties. Specializing in farm looting, the group is composed of Allen Peterson, 32, Cameron; Frederic Tobias, 21, Clear Lake; and Vernon Baumgard, Winton, Minn.

All former employees of the taconite development the trio has admitted thefts on 14 different occasions in Polk, 10 in Barron and 11 in St. Croix. Loot ranged from frozen chickens to cemetery lawnmowers. Peterson had recently rented a farmhouse in the Wagon Landing area and had moved some of his own furniture there. In addition to this, arresting officers, Sheriff James Moore and Deputy Carl Burman, found items from raided farm homes, cottages and what have you.

Their crime trail came to an abrupt end last Saturday night when they were surprised about 8 p.m., looting the Andrew Quist farm south of Centuria. Harvey Quist, a son, drove into the yard and began to question the man in the vehicle. He replied, “We’re looking for Bass Lake.”

About that time his companion came running from the house and Quist became suspicious and copied the license number down and began firing questions. In the middle of it the duo took off.

Quist chased them until he lost them over in the Range area. He then notified the sheriff.

The two, who later implicated a third, were noticed about midnight leaving the county line tavern on highway “35” where Polk and St. Croix counties meet. Here Traffic Officer Dietz detained them until Polk County officers arrived.

Included in the admitted loot taken the past two months, sold mostly all over the Midwest, were Pete Hayes’ saddle, a chainsaw stolen at Range, two lawnmowers taken from cemeteries, watches and many electrical appliances.

AMERY CONGREGATIONAL

201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery, 715-268-7390, www.ameryucc.org

Wednesday, September 3: 10 am Adult Studies.

Sunday, September 7: 9 am Diaconate Meeting; 10 am Sunday Worship with Communion; 11:15 am Christian Education Meeting. Monday, September 8: 6:30 pm Boy Scouts. Tuesday, September 9: 10 am Adult Studies. Wednesday, September 10: 7 pm Trustee Meeting.

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN

1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Alan Arneson, Pastor, 715-268-9218, www.ameryflc.org

Sundays: 9 am Sunday School; 10:15 am Worship. Call for more information on midweek youth group, bible study & small groups.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY

942 US Hwy. 8, Amery, Justin Hosking, Pastor, 715-268-2176, www.appleriverchurch.org

Wednesday, September 3: 10 am Men’s Bible Study. Thursday, September 4: 9:30 am Women’s Ministry. September 5-6: Women’s Retreat at Oak Forest Retreat Center. Sunday, September 7: 9:30 am Adult Sunday School, Children’s Sunday School, Women’s Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship Service. Tuesday, September 9: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday, September 10: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 5 pm MomCo; 5:30 pm Youth Ministry.

BALSAM LUTHERAN

1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Laurie Kenyon Woods, Pastor, 715-2689291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org

Sundays: 8:45 am Youth Ed.; 9:30 am Fellowship; 10:15 am Worship. Wednesdays: 10:30 am Adult Bible Study.

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

415 Bridge Avenue, Star Prairie, 715-248-3730, blcsp.org

Sundays: 9 am Worship, Sunday School. Tuesdays: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study. 1st and 3rd Saturdays: 8 am Men’s Bible Study

CHURCH OF CHRIST – NEW RICHMOND 1491 Co Rd A, New Richmond, 715-600-1072, cocnr.com, Michael Hunt, Minister

Sundays: 9:30 am Adult and Youth Bible Study; 10:30 am and 6 pm Worship. Wednesdays: 10 am Open Forum Bible Study; 6:30 pm Bible Study.

CLEAR LAKE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, Scott Manly, Pastor, 715-566-4349; Head Elder Norman Britain, 715-263-2457, Church 715-263-3034, clearlakewi.adventistchurch.org

Saturdays: 9:30 am Sabbath School (All Ages); 11 am Worship.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST

420 4th Ave., Clear Lake, Hakki Min, Pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org

Sundays: 11 am Worship.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST

221 2nd St. W., Deer Park, Hakki Min, Pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org Sundays: 9:45 am Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN

1239 65th Ave., Amery, 715-268-9577, Loren Teig, Synodically Authorized Minister, www.nuicparish.org Sunday, September 7: Rally Sunday–8 am Radio Broadcast on WPCA 93.1 FM; 9:30 am NUIC Combined Worship at Little Falls. Tuesday, September 9: 7 pm Church Council Meetings at Deronda. Wednesday, September 10: 5:30 pm JAM/Confirmation Family Meal; 6 pm JAM/Confirmation at Trinity.

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST

1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Jonathon Enger, Pastor, 715857-5411, www.eastbalsam.org

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN

207 120th Street, Amery, 715-268-2143, Hillary Toulson, Pastor, www.eastimmanuel-lutheran.org

Sundays: 9:30 All Ages Learning; 10:30 am Worship. Tuesdays: 9 am Quilting.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE

735 70th Ave., Amery, Eric Danielson, Lead Pastor; Kent Tollakson, Youth Director; Randy Schussman, Pastoral Care Pastor, 715-2682350, www.eastlincolnalliance.com

Sundays: 8:45 am Discipleship Hour; 10 am Worship Service, Discovery Land. Wednesdays: 6 pm Student Ministries (school year)

EL SALEM CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser, Pastor Steven and Debra Mayer, 715-749-6002, www.escc.church

Sundays: 10 am and 6 pm Services. Wednesdays: 7 pm Fellowship Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN

1277 60th St., Range, Laurie Kenyon Woods, Pastor Sundays: 8:30 am Worship.

FAITH FAMILY (UNITED METHODIST)

2692 154th Ave., Emerald, Hakki Min, Pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org Sundays: 8:30 am Worship.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA)

301 1st Ave. E., Balsam Lake, Neal Weltzin, Pastor, 715-485-3800, www.faithlutheranbl.com

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA)

134 Prentice St. S, Clayton, Margaret Grant, Pastor, 715-948-2867, www.cllutheran.org

FIRST LUTHERAN

240 Elm St., Amery, Tim Bjorge, Pastor, 715-268-7135, www.flcamery.org

Please see our Facebook page “First Lutheran Church of Amery, WI or our website for weekly schedule changes.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC)

811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake, Bryan S. Anderson, Pastor, 715-263-2846, www.firstluthclearlake.com

Wednesday, September 3: 5:30 pm Supper; 6 pm Fellowship and Fun; 7 pm Confirmation and Youth Group Orientation Meeting. Saturday, September 6: 7 am Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, September 7: Rally Day–8:30 am Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 am Fellowship; 10 am Sunday School, Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 am Chicken Barbecue.

Monday, September 8: 6:30 pm Church Council. Tuesday, September 9: 9 am Quilting, Pastor at Clergy Meeting. Wednesday, September 10: 5:30 pm Supper; 6 pm Fellowship and Fun; 6:15 pm 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Classes; 7:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation Class.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN (ELCA)

877 190th Ave./Cty. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek), Diane Norstad, Pastor, 715-857-5580, www.georgetownlutheran.net

Sundays: 9:15 am Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Mondays: 9:30 am Bible Study.

GRACE LUTHERAN (WELS)

460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2140 Saturdays: 9 a.m. Worship Service.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton, Chris Wojcik, Pastor, 715-948-2493, www.htocclayton.org

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

1606 165th Avenue, Centuria (County Rd I between Balsam Lake and Centuria, Steve Rice, Pastor, 715-485-3363, htslumc@gmail.com, Facebook Sundays: 8:30 am Worship.

IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS)

124 E. Church St., Clayton, Scott 715-641-0054, Sundays: 9 am Divine Worship.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN

375 65th Ave., Clayton, Susan Anderson, Pastor, 715-202-3623

JOURNEY CHURCH

131 Broadway St. E., Amery, Isaac Karpenske, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, office@journeychurch.city, www.journeychurch.city Sundays: 9 am Worship Service, Available Online at Amery Journey Church YouTube. Nursery for birth-3 years; Kid’s Church 4 years2nd Grade; 10:30 am Sunday School for All Ages. Mondays: 5 pm Latino Bible Study in the Teen Center. Weds: 6 pm Kids Club (Grades 1-5); Youth Group (Grades 6-12). Thursdays: 6:30 pm Trail Life. Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Life Group in the Gathering Room.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN

1272 44th Ave., Amery, 715-268-9577, Loren Teig, Synodically Authorized Minister, www.nuicparish.org

Sunday, September 7: Rally Sunday–8 am Radio Broadcast on WPCA 93.1 FM; 9:30 am NUIC Combined Worship at Little Falls. Tuesday, September 9: 7 pm Church Council Meetings at Deronda. Wednesday, September 10: 5:30 pm JAM/Confirmation Family Meal; 6 pm JAM/Confirmation at Trinity.

LIVING WORD CHAPEL

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

MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA)

451 30th St., Clear Lake, Margaret Grant, Pastor, 715-948-2867, www.cllutheran.org

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY

119 Birch St. W., Amery, Craig Jorgenson, Pastor, 715-268-6989, www.amerynewlifechurch.org

Sundays: 10 am Church Service. Tuesdays: 6:30 pm Prayer. Wednesdays: 5:30 pm Youth Group.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC

507 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Father Chandra Ery 715-405-2253, catholiclakescluster.org & Facebook Sundays: 7:45 am Confession; 8:30 am Mass. Tuesdays: 8:30 am Rosary; 9 am Liturgy of the Word. Wednesdays: 8:30 am Confession; 9 am Mass, Adoration.

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN

217 Deronda St., Amery, 715-268-7290, www.oslcamery.org

Wednesday, September 3: 10 am and 2 pm Sunday Worship Service on Channel 6; 12 pm Table Talk; 7 pm Choir Practice. Thursday, September 4: 9 am Bible Study. Sunday, September 7: Rally Day–9 am Worship. Monday, September 8: 5 pm Arnell Memorial Humane Society. Tuesday, September 9: 1 pm Quilting.

Wednesday, September 10: 10 am and 2 pm Sunday Worship Service on Channel 6; 12 pm Table Talk; 7 pm Choir Practice.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN (LCMS)

600 Keller Ave. S., Amery, Edward Clemens, Pastor, 715-268-7283, redeemerlutheranchurch-amery.com Sunday, September 7: 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 am Fellowship.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE

205 1 1/2 St./Cty. Rd K, Clear Lake, Todd Groat, Pastor, 715-263-2126, www.reevechurch.org

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL

365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola, 715-263-2961

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC

811 4th St., Clear Lake, Father Chandra Ery 715-268-7717, catholiclakescluster.org

Saturdays: 6 pm Mass; Thursdays: 9 am Mass.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

1050 Keller Ave. N., Amery, Father Chandra Ery 715-268-7717, catholiclakescluster.org & Facebook

Saturdays: 3:30 pm Confession; 4 pm Mass. Sundays: 10:30 am Mass; Tuesdays: 5 pm Mass.Wednesdays: 8:30 am Rosary; 9 am Liturgy of the Word. Fridays: 8:30 am Confession; 9 am Mass, Adoration.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN (LCMS)

2803 Hwy. 64, Glenwood City (Forest), Dan Moeller, Vacancy Pastor Sundays: 9 am Worship Service.

TRINITY LUTHERAN OF GARFIELD

1578 85th Ave., Amery, 715-268-9577, Loren Teig, Synodically Authorized Minister, www.nuicparish.org

UNITED COVENANT

348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, Pastor, 715-263-2665, www.unitedcovchurch.org

Wednesday, September 3: 5:30 pm Fall Kick-Off Ministry Fair. Thursday, Sept 4: 9 am Mission Stitchers; 6:30 pm Men’s Bible Study. Saturday, September 6: 7 am Men’s Bible Study at Sigsworth’s; 9 am Parent/Teacher ACEs Training.

Sunday, September 7: 8 am Worship Team Practice; 8:30 am Worship Service with Holy Communion; 9:45 am Sunday School Kick-Off; 10:45 am Worship Service with Holy Communion. Monday, September 8: 6 pm Women’s Bible Study.

Tuesday, September 9: 8 am Prayer Time; 9 am Women’s Bible Study; 6 pm Leadership Team Meeting.

Wednesday, September 10: 5:30 pm Family Supper; 6 pm Kids Blast, CREW56, CREW & Adult Bible Studies.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA)

447 180th St., Osceola, www.westimmanuel.org, 715-294-2936

Sundays: 9:30 am Worship; Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. Worship on 87.9 FM; Nursery and Children’s Bags; Coffee and Fellowship Following Service; 10 am Sunday School (3-3rd grade during school year); 5 pm Bible Study (3rd Sunday). Tuesdays: 10 am Bible Study. Wednesdays: 9 am Mens and Womens Group, Quilters (3rd and 4th Wednesday); Family Meal, WOW (4th-6th Grade), 7th-8th Grade Confirmation; HS Youth.

Darlene (Dar) Jungmann

Darlene (Dar) Jungmann, age 88, of Clear Lake, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born Darlene Audrey Hawkins on March 26, 1937, in Stillwater, MN. She was the cherished daughter of Fred and Ruth Hawkins. Dar grew up in North St. Paul, MN and graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1955. In 1954, she met the love of her life, John (Jack) Jungmann, and they married on February 2, 1957, at the Washington County Courthouse. Together they built a life in North St. Paul, raising five children: Debbie, Kathi, Jeff, Ron, and Brenda.

While raising her family, Dar was deeply involved in her community. She attended church regularly and became a dedicated member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 39. For many years, she worked full-time at Polar Plastics in North St. Paul. In 1976, Dar and Jack moved their family to Clear Lake, WI. There, they owned and operated the Corner Bar until 1980, making lasting connections and countless memories. After selling the bar, Dar held many service-related jobs. She worked as a cook, bartender, and assistant manager at the local convenience store. Later, she retired as a greeting specialist at St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake.

Dar was known for her warmth and generosity, always welcoming friends and neighbors with a smile. Her dedication to family and community left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She found joy in simple pleasures—cooking, canning, playing bingo, and solving word search puzzles. She cherished winters spent at their place in Lakeland, FL, and summer campfires at Camp Brigadoon Campground in Cumberland, WI.

Dar will be sorely missed by her loving family and countless friends whose lives she touched along the way.

Preceded in death: Husband John (Jack) Jungmann; Parents, Fred and Ruth Hawkins; In laws Othmar “Moose” and Frances Jungmann; Sister, JoAnn (Hawkins) Beuc, Brother and Sister-In-Laws; Robert Beuc, Greg and Barb Jungmann, Gerald and Janet Jungmann, Mike Jungmann, Bruce and Mary (Jungmann) Nichols.

Survived by: Sons and Daughters, Debbie (Steve) Bolter - Frederic, WI, Kathi (Larry) Sempf - Clear Lake, WI, Jeff (Lisa) Jungmann - Clear Lake, WI, Ron (Mary Jo) Jungmann - Oakdale, MN, Brenda (Bob) Campion - Clear Lake, WI; Grandchildren, Jeni (Sam) Strenke, Micki (Justin) Anderson, Amy Forrest, Andy (Tonia) Sempf, Jake (Danielle) Jungmann, Josh (Brooke) Jungmann, Kyle (Amanda) Jungmann, Erin (Grant) Johnson. Bethany (Will) Harper, and Brittany (Tyler) Tetzlaff; 24 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great, Great Grandchildren; Brother and Sister-In-Laws, Don Jungmann, Rich and Pam (Jungmann) Day, and Ann Jungmann; Many Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends.

Memorial Service at 5 pm on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI. Visitation on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI from 3:30 - 5 pm. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Dr. Thomas Anthony Paulson

Our beloved father, Dr. Thomas Anthony Paulson, was reunited with his cherished wife, Joy, on August 23, 2025 at the age of 78.

Born on December 10, 1946, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Alfred (Tony) and Jean Paulson. Thomas lived a life defined by devotion-to his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and his faith. He was a loving husband, a dedicated father, a proud grandfather, and a highly respected dentist in the Manitowoc area.

Thomas attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he met Joy Patricia Blahnik, the love of his life. They became married in June of 1970 at Holy Innocence Catholic Church in Manitowoc, WI. Tom went on to attend Loyola Dental School in Chicago, IL. He began his dental career in Grantsburg, WI in 1976, before moving to Manitowoc in 1977 to take over his father-in-law, Dr. Gilbert Blahnik's dental practice. He served his community until his retirement in 2015. A leader in his profession, Thomas served as president of the Manitowoc Dental Association for many years, earning the admiration of peers and patients alike.

Outside of his unwavering work ethic as a dentist, Thomas was well known for his deep love of the family cabin on the Yellow River where he cherished time spent with family-hunting, fishing, and trapping-as well as cheering on the Green Bay Packers. He is survived by his three sons: Brian (Shannon) Paulson of Black Creek, WI; Matthew Paulson of New York City, NY; and Nicholas Paulson of Manitowoc, WI. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Devon Paulson of Madison, WI; and Madeline, William, and John Thomas Paulson of Black Creek, WI. Thomas leaves behind his siblings: Pam (Steve) Buxton, Claire (Keith) Palmer, Jeff (Molly) Paulson, and Fred (Cindy) Paulson- as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Patricia Paulson, his parents, his granddaughter, Isabel May Paulson, brother-in-law Steven Buxton, and his nephew Benjamin Pittner.

A funeral Mass for Thomas and Joy will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Catholic Church on Waldo Blvd Manitowoc, WI. Visitation is at 11:00 am with Mass at 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in their memory to St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manitowoc, WI.

Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher. com.

Deputies locate missing man in rural Polk County

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a 24-year-old man who was the subject of a recent missing person search has been found safe.

Anthony Hanson-Wall was located by deputies at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, in the rural Balsam Lake area. He was transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. Hanson-Wall had been reported missing earlier in the week. Authorities noted that he had an active arrest warrant issued by the Wisconsin Department of

Corrections and a known history of substance abuse. Law enforcement had cautioned the public not to approach him and instead report any sightings or information to the sheriff’s office.

Sheriff Brent Waak expressed appreciation for the community’s role in the case’s resolution.

“We are grateful for the public’s cooperation and assistance, which contributed to a safe outcome,” the sheriff’s office stated in a news release.

Hanson-Wall had last been seen wearing black shorts and a black shirt. He stands approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office continues to encourage residents to report suspicious activity or sightings by calling 715-485-8300. Compiled with assistance from AI tools.

Hanson-Wall

Team-wide effort carries Amery to win over Unity

BY JASON SCHULTE SENTINELSPORTS48@GMAIL.COM

The Amery football team jumped out to a 17-0 lead after the first quarter and cruised the rest of the way to a 52-14 victory over Unity on August 28. “It was a night where we got going from the opening kick,” said coach Ryan Humpal. “This was the biggest difference from the week one Grantsburg game to the week two game. Playing on their toes and being on the attack from the opening kick; this is something that will need to happen as we move into conference play.”

The defense forced three interceptions, one from Cody Hatch and two from Keaton Wollan, with one of the interceptions being returned for a touchdown.

“The biggest turning point was toward the end of the first half,” Humpal said. “Unity had just scored to close the lead to 24-14, and we put together a two-minute drive to score with under 30 seconds remaining in the half. This was highlighted by a pass play to Vante Allen that went for 35 yards and resulted in a touchdown. It was great to see the boys execute the two-minute drill, something we have been working on since early August.”

Scoring offensively were also Jacob Maxon, Wollan, and TaeVion Allen.

“We did a nice job running the ball and also through the air,” Humpal added. “It was great to see our offense attack Unity’s defense in a variety of ways.”

Isaiah Fugate went 14-for-33 for 143 yards through the air and two touchdowns for Unity (0-2 overall). Josh Pouliot caught both touchdowns and finished with 68 yards receiving.

Amery (1-1) hosts Somerset (1-1) 7 p.m,. Sept. 5 in the conference opener for both teams.

“This is a game that has been a battle in recent years and seems to come down to fourth-quarter possessions to determine the winner,” Humpal concluded. “I expect nothing different on Friday; it should be a fun one to open up the conference with.”

Thursday, September 4 Friday, September 5 8:00 am

Amery boys’ soccer team starts season with two wins

BY JASON SCHULTE SENTINELSPORTS48@GMAIL.COM

The Amery boys’ soccer team earned two wins last week to begin its season.

The Warriors picked up a 4-1 win over Cumberland in its home opener August 28. Jake Stauner recorded two goals, while Leithan Aikin-Duncan and Chris Wieser tallied the others. Parker Hart saved four shots in goal to register the victory.

Amery started its season with a 5-1 road victory over Unity-St. Croix Falls, August 26. Stauner and Aikin-Duncan each scored two goals as Mateo Aizpurua chipped in the other. Hart stopped eight of nine shots on goal, including a first-half penalty kick save.

This is the first time Amery has scored at least nine goals combined in its first two games of the season since 2018. It’s also the first time since 2018 the Warriors have not allowed multiple goals in either of their first two games.

Clear Lake volleyball wins five matches at UW-Stout Sprawl

The Clear Lake volleyball team finished 17th out of 40 teams at the UW-Stout Sprawl August 28-29, winning five matches out of seven.

The Warriors started pool play, going 2-2. The first match was a 25-18, 25-19 defeat to Eau Claire Memorial, followed by a 25-20, 25-21 loss to Osceola. The two wins were courtesy of Spooner (25-19, 25-22) and Plum City/Elmwood (25-21, 23-25, 15-4).

In tournament play, Clear Lake swept Merrill 25-14, 26-24, River Valley 25-19, 2521, and then Bloomer 25-22, 17-15 to finish 17th.

River Falls won the event, followed by Stanley-Boyd and then Rice Lake and Chippewa Falls, which tied for third.

Halverson leads sweep over Ellsworth

BY JASON SCHULTE SENTINELSPORTS48@GMAIL.COM

The Amery girls’ tennis team won all seven matches in straight sets against Ellsworth August 26.

Faith Halverson started the wins with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Jianna Jean at No. 1 singles. Cali Widiker recorded the other 6-0 win as she beat Maggie Pechacek, 6-0, 6-4 at No. 4 singles.

Myka McCarty picked up a 6-2, 6-4 win over Bailey Ole-

son at No. 2 singles, followed by Charlotte Stewart’s 7-5, 6-3 win against Madi Maxwell at No. 3 singles. In doubles action, Ella Chute and Reese Anderosn beat Bridget Dendinger and Maia Friesen, 6-3, 6-2 at No. 2, as Jolee Marquand and Kate Moskal earned a 6-4, 6-4 win over Aria Mennenga and Anna Oleson at No. 3. Addie Gould and Mia Byrnes posted a 7-6, 6-4 win over Alissa Davis and Brooke Olson at No. 1 doubles.

Parker Hart penalty kick save.

Mateo Aizpurua goal.

Weston Hoskings header.

2025 Kops and Kids Golf Tournament

After a few years’ break, the annual Kops and Kids golf tournament was back on. Many teams stopped out to support the department in what they do while also playing a round of golf. Different challenges were placed on different holes, with one of the best prizes being a brand-new truck for a hole-in-one. When golfers arrived, they received lunch as well as dinner when the tournament ended. The food was donated by the Amery Meat Market and by the Amery Family Restaurant. Once the game ended, those in attendance could win various door prizes and drawings. The Amery Fire Department walked away with first place this year.

Clayton volleyball earns one win in Stout Sprawl

The Clayton volleyball team recorded one win in the season opener UWStout Sprawl.

Clayton started pool play with a 0-4 record, losing to Elk Mound (25-15, 25-8), Chippewa Falls (25-10, 25-8), Ellsworth (25-22, 25-19), and St. Croix Falls (25-11, 25-15).

The Bears earned the lone win in tournament play with a 25-23, 25-20 victory over Plum City/Elmwood. The Bears then lost to Athens 25-10, 25-10 and New Auburn 25-11, 25-15.

Warner leads Amery with consistent rounds at Pheasant Hills, Krooked Kreek

The Amery girls’ golf team took part in two Middle Border Conference events last week, competing in the MBC Invite at Pheasant Hills Golf Course in Baldwin-Woodville Aug. 25 and in the MBC Meet at Krooked Kreek Golf Course in Osceola Aug. 28.

MBC MEET AT PHEASANT HILLS

The Warriors finished sixth out of eight teams with a score of 204, just one stroke behind Osceola for fifth place. Macie Warner posted Amery’s lowest score with a 47, while Emma Olson and Olivia Sattre both contributed rounds of

50. Kennedy Miller followed with a 57, and Emmy Yeske rounded out the top five with a 62.

Prescott won the team title with an 181, six shots ahead of St. Croix Central. Ellsworth took third at 191.

Ellsworth’s Lexi marks earned medalist honors with a 40, two shots ahead of Altoona-Regis’ Sydney Steffes. Kofal and Salay tied for third at 43.

MBC MEET AT OSCEOLA

Three days later, Amery improved one spot in the team standings, placing fifth out of seven

McDonell Central cruises to victory over Clayton

The Chippewa Falls McDonell Central 8-man football team ran for 313 yards and seven touchdowns in routing Clayton 66-0 August 29.

McDonell Central was ahead 35-0 after the first quarter. Dawson Moulton led the way with five rushes for 145 yards and four touchdowns. Eli Stepp, Vance Grunwald, and Isaac Crawford recoded the other three touchdowns.

The Macks’ (2-0 overall) defense also had two forced fumbles, one interception, one sack, and seven tackles for loss.

There were no stats available for Clayton before press time.

Clayton (1-1) hosts Siren (2-0) 7 p.m., Sept. 5.

scoring teams with a 205. Warner again led the team with a 45, finishing in a three-way tie for fifth.

Olson added a 50, and Sattre followed closely with a 54. Yeske shot a 56, Presley Sarsland recorded a 63, and Miller rounded it out with a 67.

Prescott claimed the team title with an 180, two shots ahead of Ellsworth. St. Croix Central finished third at 191.

SCC’s Addison Kofal had the lowest score with a 38, five shots ahead of Ellsworth’s Addy Huppert and Prescott’s Layla Salay. Statistical recap aided by AI.

Amery looks to rebound after season-opening tournament

The Amery opened their 2025 volleyball season with a trio of non-conference matchups at a quad tournament hosted by New Richmond Aug. 26, falling in two recorded contests against Hayward and Spring Valley.

Amery pushed Hayward to three sets in a closely contested match but came up short, losing 25-23, 2426, 15-13. Against Spring Valley, the Warriors nearly claimed the first set but were ultimately swept 26-24, 25-13.

There were no individual stats available as of press time.

Statistical recap aided by AI.

Boe begins season with first-place finish at Prescott Invite

BY JASON SCHULTE SENTINELSPORTS48@GMAIL.COM

Macie Boe couldn’t have begun her season any better for the Amery girls’ cross country team. The sophomore sensation cruised to the first-place title at the Prescott Invitational August 28 with a time of 19 minutes, 51.91 seconds, nearly 18 seconds faster than Prescott’s Kyra Dix.

Amery also had another top-12 finish, with Anna Williamson

finishing 11th at 22:38.50. Virginia Livingston was 35th at 27:55.45, rounding out the Warrior runners.

St. Croix Central scored all five runners in the top 10 to win the team title with 34 points ahead of Prescott’s 41. Totino-Grace took third with 74.

On the boys’ side, Elijah Ivey was seventh at 18:57, leading Amery. Liam Zinn was next at 44th (22:08.35), followed by Brandon Teigen’s 45th (22:17.15). Miles Ivey

Hatch scores lone touchdown in victory over Clear Lake

Ronald Hatch finished with 16 rushes for 167 yards and the only touchdown as the Webster football team defeated Clear Lake 10-0 August 29.

The Tigers (1-1 overall) rushed 44 times for 247 yards, an average of 5.6 yards per rush. Isaiah Mangelsen recorded eight total tackles, followed by Hatch’s seven. Ty Cook added six.

There were no individual stats available for Clear Lake before press time.

Clear Lake (1-1) hosts Spring Valley (0-2) 7 p.m., Sept. 5 in the conference opener for both teams.

A LOOK AHEAD

Thursday,September4

4 p.m. – Amery Girls Golf at MBC Meet (Ellsworth) 4:15 p.m. – Amery Girls Tennis vs. Altoona 4:30 p.m. – Prairie Farm/Clayton Cross Country at Spooner Invite 5 p.m. – Amery Volleyball at McDonell Central Catholic Quad

Friday,September5

Saturday,September6

8:30 a.m. – Clayton Volleyball at Plum City/ Elmwood Tournament (at Elmwood)

Monday,September8

4 p.m. – Amery Girls Golf at MBC Meet (St. Croix Central) 4 p.m. – Prairie Farm/Clayton Girls Golf at Stanley-Boyd Invite

Tuesday,Septebmer9

placed 52nd (26:49.72) with Avery Swanson placing 54th (28:12.73).

Amery finished eighth in the team standings with 202 points.

Totino-Grance was the team champion with 70 points, followed by St. Croix Central with 77 points. Elk Mound took third at 99.

Totino-Grace’s Matthew Misko was the individual champion at 18:19.66, followed by Ellsworth’s Jacob Michels at 18:32.74. Ellsworth’s Aldolfo Mendez placed third with a time of 18:37.22.

St. Croix County to launch fall recycling events, adds new furniture drop-off

St. Croix County residents will have more options this fall to recycle hard-to-dispose-of items, including a new day for collecting upholstered furniture. County officials announced three events in September and October that will allow residents to drop off furniture, electronics, appliances, and scrap metal. The goal is to keep bulky or hazardous items out of landfills while making disposal easier and more affordable.

The new upholstered furniture collection will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Olson’s Sanitation Transfer Station, 651 Shay St. in Somerset. Only couches, loveseats, chairs, and ottomans will be accepted. The fee is $10 per item, with a maximum of four items per household. The event is cash only, for county residents, and participants must unload their own items. County staff said space and funding are limited, so the event will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

QUILT SHOW

From Our Home To Yours

Friday, Sept. 12 Saturday, Sept. 13

9:00 am-4:00 pm

St. Joseph Catholic Church

1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Wisconsin

Vendors, Raffle Items, Guild Challenge, Marketplace to Benefit Northwoods Homeless Shelter, Scissor & Knife Sharpening Friday

*Admission $5.00*

*Under 16 Free*

Handicap Accessible Lunch served both days, soup and pie!

A free electronics recycling event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the St. Croix County Highway Facility, 300 Oak Ridge Parkway in Baldwin.

Accepted items include TVs, computers, cell phones, and gaming consoles, but not appliances, batteries, or fluorescent bulbs.

The final event of the season, an appliance and scrap metal collection, is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 8, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Baldwin facility. Residents can bring washers, dryers, microwaves, lawnmowers, power tools, and other items that are at least 60% metal. Proceeds will go to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s K9 Unit.

More details, including full lists of accepted items, can be found at sccwi.gov/Collection-Events.

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Substation crash

Early Tuesday morning, August 26, the Apple River Substation was damaged in a vehicle accident, causing the power to go out for more than 1,500 co-op members E/ NE of Amery and W/NW of Turtle Lake. Lineworkers were dispatched at 6 a.m., and once the site was secure and everyone at the accident scene was safe, we began re-routing power from other substations. By 8:15 a.m., power was restored for everyone.

Dairyland Power Cooperative and Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative have been working to make repairs this week We hope to have Apple River Substation re-energized today, so power can be switched back through this substation for Labor Day weekend.

CEMETERY: Melgard Monument assists creation

According to Holscher, the Polk County Poor Farm was believed to have been operational between 1874 through sometime in the 1950s.

“It is unclear when it officially closed and was sold off,” Holscher said. “The cemetery was used for residents who passed away and had no assets or family. As of now, we know of four descendants that have been identified and logged there,” she added.

Citing the historical significance of this piece of land, Holscher said that information from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Area Research Center, indicates there was a fire at the poor farm in 1876, “which could potentially explain some of the loss of records,” she said.

Holscher said, “Use of this plot will be rare. Since 2023, one Polk County case has been determined as unclaimed.

THE PROCESS

“So, the idea is once we are contacted, after exhausting all measures to locate or contact the decedent’s next of kin, the Polk County medical examiner’s office will contact … the Polk County Chaplain. A date and time will be scheduled to scatter the ashes at the Prairie View Cemetery. I have asked [the] chaplain … to be a part of this project because I would like there to be some sort of service for cremains that are going to be scattered. I think that we can do so much more for people than just scatter the ashes. I think that scheduled service would be appropriate,” Holscher said.

“The purpose of this plot is not to provide a cost-effective option

for families. The goal of this is for cremains that have been unclaimed at funeral homes. We don’t want them in storage. We want them scattered. We want them put to rest … Ideally, as beautiful of a piece of land as this is, the idea is that the use of this plot will be rare as needed. Consider it a very beautiful last resort.

HELPING OUT

Assisting with the development of the cemetery is Melgard Monument out of River Falls.

“They had a spare stone, and they were willing to use the spare stone and engrave it,” Holscher said. She said the monument company would also deliver and set the stone.

The memorial stone provided by Melgard is inscribed: “In memory of those who passed away in Polk County, Wisconsin, without family to claim them. We pay homage to their time spent here and honor the lives they lived.”

The inscription also includes a quote from Gordon Pinsent: “May they rest in eternal peace.”

A bench to be placed near the stone was provided by the Amery High School shop department.

Another sign at the site was supplied by the Amery High School technical education students, Holscher said.

An online database is also being developed on the county’s website that will provide the decedent’s name, date of death and a town of location. Holscher said this information is being provided to “assist family members or friends who are searching for the decedent to be connected to their final resting place.”

Holscher added: “We are seeing a pop culture interest in genealogy,

and so [the website] will also be beneficial for having this search engine.”

THANKS

Supervisor Fran Duncanson, the chairperson of the Health and Human Services Committee, said, “First of all, I want to thank you for taking this project, and I want to thank [the chaplain] as well for helping with that. I do family genealogy … and I know how important it is to restore some dignity, respect - certainly to human remains - in a very sad situation. So, I just want to thank you for taking this on and for dealing with this as well.”

In wrapping up the presentation, Holscher said there were many to thank.

“I do have a list of people that have assisted – Mr. Allen Carlson with Amery High School, the Polk County Museum for providing documentation and plot maps, Polk County sign and highway department, Polk County community services. I’ve reached out to attorney Michael Sharkey, who is a mortuary law specialist, along with Melgard Monument. So, there’s been a lot of hands helping out with this.”

County Administrator Emil “Moe” Norby also provided comment.

“I just would like to thank [Holscher] for her work on this. I mean, when she came looking for … a spot … they got the perfect spot to do the research on … again, thanks to Jamie for her work on this and a wonderful job. We have now a final resting place for these individuals.”

34th Annual Fall Festival

MARSHALS: Community involvement

niversary, Valentine's Day. Since then, the couple has been happily married for the past 38 years. Over nearly four decades together, their blended family has grown significantly. Julie had three children of her own, and Larry had four when they married. Now, their family has expanded from seven kids to include 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Although one of the pair’s greatest accomplishments is their kids and family, both Larry and Julie have found success and uplifted those around them through their work with the city and community at large.

Julie started out by becoming a teacher, receiving her education degree from the University of Wisconsin Superior, where she graduated in 1964. She returned to her alma mater, Unity High School, and taught there for four years. Then, she started having children and stepped away from her role. After staying home for six years to care for the kids, she found a part-time job in downtown Amery and returned to school for classes. Along the way, she began working part-time at the City of Amery. Little did she know, she would work her way up within the city to become the City Administrator. She spent 32 years with the city. Although she didn’t return to teaching, she still had a passion for giving back. She volunteers her time once a week for the district to listen to the younger children practice their reading.

Julie has always been active in the community by volunteering for many organizations. Julie is a prominent figure in her Lutheran Church community in Amery, serving as the church president and demonstrating her teaching skills with Sunday school. She was also involved in a bell choir for many years, and after retiring, she joined the Amery Women's Club because they needed volunteers. And she needed something to do.

“I was in the bell choir for several years, ringing the bells and stuff. And then I joined when I retired in 2008, I retired from my administrator job at the city and joined the Amery Womans Club because I needed to volunteer,” Julie said. “I needed to do something. So I got into that and told them right away, I said, ‘I'm not taking an office.’”

Within a year, she became the secretary, and after a little more time, she also became the president. Through her experience and efforts, she earned the Jenny and Woman of Achievement awards. She is still active in the Womans Club in town and has also since joined a group providing transportation for Interfaith Caregivers to drive people who need to go places.

Larry is also highly involved in the community and is a driven individual. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge, then joined the Shriners, and does a lot of work for them. Not only that, but he is also part of Royal Arts. Larry is big on faith and also attends Man in Mission at the Lutheran church where he and Julie go. When he was younger, he was one of the founding members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the City of New Richmond.

Larry has many passions, but one he is known for is being a great salesman. Throughout his career, he found success in every sales role he took on. He started by selling beer to local grocery stores, and not long after, they were requesting more sales, along with some older Pepsi bottles. He credits this experience with making him quite strong by the end of his tenure. Growing up in New Richmond, Larry became well-known because of his efforts. As a youth, he helped people plow driveways, sod lawns, transport brush to the dump, and even assist the elderly.

“This elderly lady's car wouldn't start in the garage,” Larry said. “My friend and I would go and pull it out. You didn't have to have it running to get it out of park like ours do now. And we pull it out, jump start it, and bring it up to the garage. I knew everybody that traded at the garage.”

After several years with the dealership, Larry stepped away from his role and started helping at the local Kwik Trip, where customers are greeted with a friendly face and a strong work ethic. While many in the area recognize Julie, Larry has been able to stay in the public eye with his wife. Although he spent much of his time in New Richmond, the Amery community is now where he calls home.

When the pair isn’t out helping where they can or volunteering with organizations, they can be found spending their free time together either in town or at home. When they are home, they are both avid readers and have their favorite spots to enjoy stories and each other’s company. They will spend several hours lost in the pages. Much like the romantic way they met, they have kept their love story going strong and make time for date night every Friday. Many local restaurants have seen them out and about, enjoying their time together. Although they go out locally, they also shop locally to support community businesses.

With the Fall Festival approaching, Larry and Julie’s children will also come out to support their parents in a celebration of all they do. Julie and Larry Riemenschneider are proud and excited to represent the City of Amery during one of its most exciting times.

Congratulations ON YOUR RETIREMENT FROM PAPERWORX, SALLY!

Thank you for all the good work you have done for the community over the past 23+ years! Wishing you great success on your new ventures with Mustang Sally’s and Fabulous Finds Consignment.

American Legion Post 169 gets donation

Little Miss Amery Pageant 2025

All first-grade girls in the Amery School District are invited to participate in the Little Miss Amery Pageant during the Amery Fall Festival.

Registration forms go home in Family Folders the first week of school. Those who do not attend public school may pick up a registration form from the Lien Elementary School office. Please register by Monday, September 8th. Contestants will walk through the Amery Fall Festival Parade at 10:30 on September 13th. The Little Miss Coronation will be at 1:45 on Danielson Stage in Michael Park.

Little Miss Amery will be selected by a random drawing.

The Amery American Legion Post 169 would like to thank the organizers and supporters of Wapofest 2025 for their generous donations! Also a big thanks to the band Crabgrass! Pictured from left to right: Nylla and Tom Hanson, Vice Commander Larry Kugler, Commander Mark Starsky, and Joy and Mark Bullock.

Hazardous waste event draws 181 households

With hundreds of gallons of dangerous materials diverted from landfills and waterways, Polk County’s Clean Sweep hazardous waste collection offered residents a safer way to dispose of toxic household and agricultural products.

The event, held Aug. 21 at the Polk County Recycling Center on Highway 8, drew 181 participants who remained in their vehicles as staff unloaded items such as

herbicides, pesticides, lead paint, mercury and solvents.

Tina Riley of the Polk County Facilities and Recycling Department said the streamlined drivethrough format kept wait times short and traffic flowing steadily throughout the day.

“Events like these not only protect our environment, but they make it easier for people to do the right thing,” Riley said.

Plans are already underway for the next hazardous waste collec-

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Preschool/Toddler Storytime – 10 a.m. Join Miss Emma for stories, songs, and more in the Makerspace. Adult Writing Group – 4:30 p.m. Join us and take part in prompts, critiques, and literary discussions! All genres welcome. This meeting's prompt is to write something using one or more of the following words: Damp, Intrigue, Amuck, Red.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Friends of the Library Book Sale – 3 - 5 p.m.

Books & Brews Book Club – 6 p.m.

Join our monthly book club at Amery Ale Works, in-person or via Zoom. This month’s book is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Friends of the Library Book Sale – 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Mystery Book Club – 2 p.m. Join us for a lively discussion of the book The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware.

608 Harriman Ave S., aaccjen@outlook.com, 8:00am to 3:00pm Monday – Friday.

tion, expected to return in 2026. Exact dates will be posted early in the year at polkcountywi.gov/ recycling.

In the meantime, Polk County residents with questions about safe disposal options are encouraged to contact Riley at (715) 485-9294 or email polk.recycling@ polkcountywi.gov.

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New Car Seat Safety Program

A new initiative in Polk County is helping local families ensure their youngest passengers are riding safely.

Polk County Community Services, in partnership with St. Croix Tribal Public Health, has launched a free Car Seat Safety Program offering car seat inspections and installations by trained technicians. The goal is to help parents and caregivers confirm that seats are properly installed and appropriate for their child’s age, size and vehicle.

The program, now open to the public, offers 45-minute appointments at the Polk County Government Center at 100 Polk County Plaza in Balsam Lake. All services are provided by certified personnel.

To make the most of the visit, families are encouraged to come prepared with the following: the number and types of car seats, the age of each child who uses them, and the make, model and year of their vehicle.

Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling 715-485-8401.

County officials say the program underscores a broader commitment to child passenger safety and encourages families to take advantage of the free service before the busy fall travel season.

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Authentic is defined as genuine. We all have had that moment in a difficult situation where it may be easier to act differently than we usually do; to fit in with people we first meet. Not being your real self can come off as phony, fake, insincere or pretentious, none of which are considered complements. What can we do so show our authenticity each day? According to Psychology Today there are four simple steps we can practice to be our true selves every day. To start off being keenly self-aware; where do you feel your most comfortable, where do you feel you are not? Secondly, find genuine connections; by developing a genuine understanding and connection to people you are more likely to feel the same way. Third, don’t be perfect, too often we strive to be perfect, when we show that we are vulnerable or need help is when we show our true self. Lastly, be present, being more present in conversations and relationships can be one of the most effective ways to ensure authenticity in any situation. Stay healthy and see you soon! Happy Fall Fest Weekend! Stay Safe!

**We have a new Foot Clinic Nurse! Every second Tuesday of each month moving forward, from 10:00-3:00 every half hour; for $25 cash or check only. Now booking for October! Please call us here at the Community Center to get your date and time!

Our annual rummage sale is coming up! September 4th & 5th, this is your last chance to dig through your closets to donate items; all proceeds go back to the Community Center to help offset operating costs. Call to schedule a time to donate items or if you want to volunteer to help. Free will offering.

Amery Area Community Center Members Memberships! Stop in or mail your dues to us, remember membership at the Community Center is January 1st to December 31st. Fees for NEW members are $20 through December 2025. Starting in 2026 for ALL members, renewing or new, dues will be $25, cash or check only; please. Consider becoming a Patron of the Center with a donation of an additional $10 or MORE

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Rentals: Now booking all your Fall (can you believe it?) events! If you are looking for a place to host a graduation party, family reunion, birthday party, bridal or baby shower or celebration of life consider the Community Center; rental of the main hall includes use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. The commercial kitchen can also be rented on its own, call for details! The fitness center; for an additional $10 per month; we have a treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike and more, stop in and see what we have to offer! No contract fees or commitment required.

• Tues Aug 26th: Pool winners are Gary Snelling in 1st, Mary Fisher placed 2nd, Dean Elken with 3rd, Wendell Anderson in 4th & Janet DeLong with the consolation prize.

• Tues Aug 26th: 500 Card winners are Dean Elken in 1st, Henry Utecht placed 2nd, & Kim Rosen with 3rd.

• Wed Aug 27th: Bridge winners are Sydney Lund in 1st, Bernie Peterson in 2nd, & Pat Carlson with 3rd.

• Thur Aug 28th: Pool winners are Gary Snelling in 1st, Dean Elken placed 2nd, Mary Fisher with 3rd, Wendell Anderson with 4th & Dave Olson with the consolation prize.

Congratulations to all!

Jen Tyman- Director

A safer way to get rid of hazardous materials has helped divert the materials in a harmless way thanks to recycling.

AMERY

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT

POLK COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Daniel T. McGlinch

DOD: 7/6/2025

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration)

Case No. 25 PR 72

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth November 21, 1961 and date of death July 6, 2025, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with mailing address of 2514 170th St., Luck, WI 54853.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 26, 2025.

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

/s/ Cheryl Winberg Probate Registrar August 11, 2025

Ryan C. Cari Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF NAME CHANGE OF Cheryl Ann Laux By (Petitioner) Cheryl Ann Laux

Notice of Name Change Hearing Case No. 25CV211 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A Petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above:

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From: Cheryl Ann Laux

To: Cheryl Ann Miller Laux

Birth Certificate: Cheryl Ann Miller

This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin before Honorable Daniel J. Tolan at 1005 W. Main St., Branch 1, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on October 3, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please

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call 715-485-9299 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

NOTICE TO NEWSPAPER AND PETITIONER:

Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in following newspaper: Amery Free Press.

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AMERY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ANNUAL MEETING & BUDGET HEARING SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

The Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include:

I. Call to Order

II. Closed Session - 6:00 p.m.

Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c).

III. Annual Meeting & Budget Hearing – 6:30 p.m.

IV. Pledge of Allegiance

V. Introductions

VI. Annual Meeting Parameters & Election of Chairperson

VII. 2024-2025 District Financial Overview

a. Treasurer’s Report

b. Fund 73 Report

c. Revenue and Expenditures

VIII. Presentation of Proposed 2025-2026 Budget

IX. Hearing on the Proposed Budget

X. Resolutions

a. 2025-2026 Proposed Tax Levy

b. School Board Salaries

c. Accident Insurance for Students

d. 2026-2027 Annual Meeting & Budget

Hearing Date – September 21, 2026

XI. Other Business Legally Considered at the Annual Meeting

XII. Adjournment

NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW AND OPEN BOOK STATE OF WISCONSIN TOWN OF LINCOLN POLK COUNTY

OPEN BOOK – Virtual Open Book Thursday, September 11, 2025 from10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Contact Bowmar Appraisal Inc at (715) 835-1141.

The Open Book session provides property owners with the opportunity to informally discuss their assessments with the Town Assessor. If you are unable to attend this meeting but have questions regarding your assessment, please call Town Assessor Bowmar Appraisal Inc. at (715) 835-1141.

Notice is hereby given that the BOARD OF REVIEW for the Town of Lincoln shall meet on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the Lincoln Town Hall, 661 85th Street, Amery, WI. If necessary, additional dates will be used to reconvene said meeting, as determined by the Board.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board of Review:

1. After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the Board of Review about the person’s objection, except at a session of the Board. Open Book shall occur no less that 7 days prior to the Board of Review.

2. The Board of Review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the Board of Review’s first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the Board of Review Clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the Board of Review shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the Board of Review’s first scheduled meeting, and the Board of Review may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session, or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days, with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the Board of Review during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting.

3. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the Board of Review Clerk within the first 2 hours of the Board of Review’s first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the Board of Review may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session, or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The Board of Review may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, and the Board of Review shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the Board of Review in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the Board of Review, under oath, of all that person’s property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the Board. 4. When appearing before the Board, the objecting person shall specify in writing the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information used to arrive at that estimate.

5. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless the person supplies to the assessor with all the information about income and expenses that the assessor requests, as specified in the Assessor’s Manual under Wis. Stat. s. 73.03(2a). The Town of Lincoln has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided in this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Wis. Stat. s. 19.35(1).

6. The Board of Review shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board of Review a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by phone unless the Board of Review, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement.

7. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board of Review by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board of Review, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under Wis. Stat. s. 70.47(3)(a), that person, that person provides notice to the Board of Review Clerk as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the Board of Review and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take.

Notice is hereby given this 26th day of August, 2025 by:

Stephanie Marciniak, Town Clerk

SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

The School District of Clear Lake is accepting applications for SUBSTITUTES to be hired on a daily and as-needed basis for the following employee categories: Teachers, Paraprofessional Aides, Bus Drivers, Food Service, Custodians, Secretaries

Applications are available online at: https://www. clwarriors.org/documents/employment/829137 or at any school office.

If applying, please include an application and a copy of license (if applicable).

Applications will be accepted and filled on an as needed basis. Please submit materials to the District Office or School Offices.

School District of Clear Lake 1101 3rd Street SW Clear Lake, WI 54005 (715) 263-2114

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The School District of Clear Lake is an equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED

White Ash Lake is looking for a Lake Manager to oversee the mechanical harvesting of lake weeds for the North and South Lakes. Contact Jerry Campbell at 715-928-2488 for more details and compensation.

PUBLIC NOTICES

REGULAR MEETING

Town of Clear Lake

The regular board meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Hall on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6 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: Hennessy Land Division, Truck

8. New Business: Stray Cats, Building Inspector

9. Road Maintenance

10. Adjourned

Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk WNAXLP

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 Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

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. 2 Lot Certified Survey Map for Parcel 032-009350000 & 032-00633-0000

9. New Business

10. Unfinished Business

11. Adjourn.

*Action may be taken on any agenda item*

Stephanie Marciniak, Town Clerk

715-268-4747

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HELP WANTED

Worn Again, Inc., a local Thrift store is looking for a full-time (28-35 hours/wk) self-motivated and energetic person to join our team! Must be able to lift 30 lbs and work every other weekend. Employer paid benefits. Apply in person or email resume to wornagaininc@gmail.com, Attn: Colleen

Semi-truck drivers pulling hopper bottom trailers only. Full-time and part-time. Running 150 mile radius, WI and MN. Home every night and no weekends required. Competitive wages and 401k plan. Located by Connorsville, WI

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PUBLIC NOTICES

TOWN OF LINCOLN PLAN COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 10, 2025

A quorum of the Town Board may be present

The Plan Commission for the Town of Lincoln will hold their meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

MEETING AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Verify Meeting Notice 4. Approve Agenda

5. Approve Previous Minutes

6. Public Comments

7. Reports of Chair/Commission Members

8. 2 Lot Certified Survey Map for Parcel 032-009350000 & 032-00633-0000

9. Discussion Regarding 64th Avenue off of 130th Street (County Rd PP)

Building Ordinance Discussion

Fire Commission/Alternate Fire Protection Options/Locations for Satellite Fire Stations

12. Set Date & Agenda for Next Meeting 13. Adjourn

Note: Agenda items may not be taken up in this order. Stephanie Marciniak,

CPA

Margo A. Rosen, CPA | Abby L. Williamson, CPA

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Kraus-Anderson finishes new athletic facilities

Kraus-Anderson (KA) has completed new athletic facilities at Amery High School in Amery, Wis. Designed by LHB Architects, the athletic facilities were the final part of several district projects funded by a $43.5 million referendum that also included new classrooms at Amery Lien Elementary and additional improvements at Amery High School.

Athletic Facilities - Amery High School - 555 Minneapolis Ave. S. Designed by LHB Architects, the new athletic facilities include a turf football and soccer field, a turf varsity baseball field, a natural baseball field, two natural softball fields, an asphalt track with athletic surfacing, and new athletic equipment. The $4.9 million project also involved concrete and pavement improvements. Construction began in May 2024.

Amery High School - 555 Minneapolis Ave. S.

Completed in August 2024, the $30 million, 150,000-square-foot project renovated the school’s science, media center, greenhouse and agriculture labs, woods and metal shops, commons area, cafeteria, and locker rooms, and included MEP upgrades throughout the school.

Amery Lien Elementary - 469 Minneapolis Ave. S.

Completed in August 2024, the $9 million, 75,000-square-foot project renovated the Early Learning Center, administrative areas, art and music spaces, and the playground. The project also included a 10,000-square-foot addition for eight Kindergarten and Pre-K classrooms, along with maintenance upgrades throughout the school. Compiled with assistance from AI tools.

Grandparents are Great!

Grandparents are great! Some kids have a grandmother or grandfather living in their home. They spend time together every day. Many children live near their grandparents and get to visit often. Other kids live miles away from their grandparents and have to take a long drive or a flight to get to their homes for a visit.

Cars, planes, phones, computers and the mail help us keep in touch with grandparents. Holidays and vacations are wonderful times to get together, hear family stories, and share meals and fun times. Grandparents can teach us many things. They help to care for us. They take us places. I’ll bet that your grandmother or grandfather often gives you treats or surprises when you visit!

Take care of us:

1. help to wash our __________

2. mend our __________

3. cook our __________

4. bandage our

5. read

What’s Cooking?

Grandma and I like to play word games!

What do Grandpa and Grandma put in their famous soup? Fill in the blanks below the pictures to see. What did they teach me to make for breakfast? Use the color key to fill in the puzzle on the right to find out!

about grandparents.

Grandparents: Teach us things:

At the beginning of a fun day, grandparents might take you for a sunrise...

couch or in their favorite chair! Sunrise and Sunset With Grandparents!

At the end of a long, busy day, sometimes grandparents go to...

Grandpa and I like action. We are going to race go-carts.

Knock!Knock!

We like visiting our grandparents. They teach us new things every time we visit!

Grandparents are Great!

Grandparents:

Grandma and I like to play word games!

My grandfather tells very funny jokes and stories.