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No Wake Zone discussion leads to a ‘no’ vote

To mask or not to mask? It depends who you ask

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

At the end of a discussion concerning implementing a No Wake Zone on the Apple River on Amery’s north side, it was decided that maybe some more talk should take place. Mayor Paul Isakson brought forward the establishment of a No Wake Zone to a special meeting held July 20. “On city property, the farthest most north eastern corner is a point that sticks out and there is four or five property owners on there. The channel is approximately 10-15 feet out in front of their docks. The big bass boats go through there and couple of owners have already lost two feet of property.” He explained the bank gets undercut and goes down continuously, thus property owners have asked for the No Wake. Isakson is a board member of the Apple River Protection and Rehabilitation District (ARPRD). Isakson submitted paperwork to

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

August 1, a statewide mask-mandate issued by Gov. Tony Evers went into effect. The newest order from Evers attracted both praise and opposition from residents, law enforcement and state leaders and is set to run through September 28. Masks and other forms of face coverings are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), and healthcare professionals as a way to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the them coughs, sneezes, talks or raises their voice. Rates of COVID-19 have increased in Wisconsin. As of Monday, Aug. 3, Polk County’s totally number of confirmed positive cases since the begin-

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Happy Birthday Sweet 107 Mabel Finch, a resident of Golden Age Manor, is celebrating turning 107 years young August 7. See page 2.

SEE CITY, PAGE 2

‘There is a difference between public safety and public health.’ St. Croix County Sheriff’s Dept. ning of totaling, had reached 120. St. Croix County was at 447; Pierce was at 170, Dunn 105, Barron 255 and Burnett 14. According to the DHS, wearing face coverings is a way to slow and prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus without requiring people stay in their homes. What does the new mandate really mean? You need to wear a face covering whenever you are indoors or in an enclosed space, other than a private residence and when other people are present in the same room or space. For example, you must wear a mask while you SEE MASKS, PAGE 11

AMC pen pal program is a win/win BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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Bob would love to hear from a pen pal.

Step aside, social media. Writing handwritten notes to take a moment to brighten the day for seniors, the immunocompromised and others in solo isolation during the coronavirus pandemic is a perfect way to spend some time. Just because many are practicing social distancing, doesn’t mean emotional distancing needs to be practiced. It’s more important than ever for those who

need to quarantine as much as possible to still feel the love. Amery Memory Care has started a pen-pal campaign to do just that. Amery Memory Care thought they would hop on the pen pal train and see if they could get their residents some friends to correspond with. Research shows that even in normal times (and now is far from normal), one in four people feel lonely on a regular SUBMITTED

SEE PEN PALS, PAGE 10

Mary Jane is looking for a pen pal.

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Happy 107 Birthday Mabel August 7, 1913, Mabel was born in Iowa to Hermen and Mattie TerVeen. She married Burton Newby and had three children: Derry, Diana and Glenn. She enjoyed being a farm wife and a bookeeper for a Co-op. Throughout her life she has lived in Iowa, Colorado, California, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin; currently residing at GAM in Amery. She has enjoyed travel the U.S. and Europe, painting and baking. She has 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Ride Responsibly: New ATV/UTV Safety Laws wheel rims on each side of the vehicle.

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to stay safe and to be courteous to others by following the new All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) laws passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature. The new laws affect passenger requirements, headlamps, operational requirements, vehicle legal definitions and more. ATV/UTV riding is a growing sport in Wisconsin. In 2019, there were 149 non-fatal accidents involving ATVs and UTVs. Drinking or drugs, inexperience, vehicle speed and operator error were some of the top contributors to these incidents. There also were 22 fatal ATV/UTV accidents in 2019. To keep this sport as safe as possible and reduce injuries and deaths, the DNR urges riders to follow these safety tips and these new updates to existing laws. ATV PASSENGER RULES â&#x20AC;˘ ATV operators cannot have a passenger riding in or on any part of an ATV that is not designed or intended to be used by passengers. Previously, this law only applied to roadways. After market seating does not comply with the law. NEW ATV/UTV LEGAL DEFINITIONS â&#x20AC;˘ For ATVs, low-pressure tires are no longer required; instead, the only requirement is three or more tires. ATVs are required to be commercially designed and manufactured and their width cannot exceed 50 inches as measured laterally between the outermost wheel rims on each side of the vehicle. â&#x20AC;˘ For UTVs, low-pressure tires are also no longer required; instead, they must have four or more tires. UTVs must be originally manufactured with, and must have at all times, a width of not more than 65 inches as measured laterally between the outermost

LIGHTED HEADLAMP DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS â&#x20AC;˘ ATVs and UTVs must now have a lighted headlamp and tail lamp during operation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; regardless of time of day and location. â&#x20AC;˘ No person (except emergency services personal) may operate an ATV or UTV that is equipped with any of the following: 1.) A lamp that emits a color other than white or amber and that is visible from directly in front of the vehicle. 2.) A lamp that emits any color of light other than red, yellow, amber or white and that is visible from directly behind the ATV or UTV. 3.) A flashing, oscillating or rotating lamp that emits any color other than yellow or amber. â&#x20AC;˘ Any person operating an ATV or UTV must dim his or her high-beam headlamps and any auxiliary lamps when within 500 feet of an approaching ATV/ UTV or vehicle, and within 500 feet to the rear of another ATV/UTV or vehicle.

SEE ATV/UTV LAWS, PAGE 11

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the DNR and although approved by the local warden, it was unsuccessful. The DNR said an ordinance had to be in place. Isakson entertained a motion for the acceptance of the ordinance, which was done by Council President Rick Van Blaricm. Council member Julie Riemenschneider provided the â&#x20AC;&#x153;second.â&#x20AC;? Meeting attendee Jerry Sondreal asked if the DNR could write a ticket for a City ordinance? Council member Tim Strohbusch said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The City can.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;They probably will not patrol that area,â&#x20AC;? replied Sondreal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well squad cars do not float very well,â&#x20AC;? Strohbusch said, which provided giggles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are plenty of people, like pontooners there to self police, so they could call the Amery Police Department,â&#x20AC;? said Isakson. Strohbusch said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disagree with the ordinance, but expressed concern that it had not come through a city committee before being brought before the council, like many things would. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would really like to have some more input. This is the first meeting we are hearing about this request. There are already Natural Resource codes in play that the DNR can enforce and the County can enforce, since we do not have a boat on the river, that require these boats be far enough away from the shorelines and docks,â&#x20AC;? said Strohbusch. He went on to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want anytime a homeowner or two, three or four do not like seeing boats zip by their house or a kayaker paddle by or a pontoon boat go by with the radio on, that we are passing an ordinance.â&#x20AC;? Isakson said he lives on the river and has seen issues. He offered to bring in photos of the receding riverbank. He said he has received complaints. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess I was of the mind of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will see if I can get this taken care of,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? said Isakson. The ordinance died with an unanimous â&#x20AC;&#x153;opposedâ&#x20AC;? vote after the discussion and was sent back to the Public Safety committee. It will come before the full council again August 5.

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AUGUST 5 & 12 Band Boosters Brat Stand The Amery Band Boosters will have a brat stand at Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market on August 5 & 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to the band trip in December.

AUGUST 5 Polk County Republicans Picnic Join us for a fun time get together for patriots and freedom-loving people on Wednesday, August 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. the week before the 10th Senate District Primary at Garfield Town Park. Great food, socializing and guest speakers. Sweet corn, brats, buns, plates and utensils will be provided. Potluck for salads, desserts and drinks.

AUGUST 6 Music in the Park #1 Rolling Stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tribute Tumblinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dice plus Ellie May Kay will be at Michael Park Pavilion

in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Bring your lawnchair and snacks.

AUGUST 8 Area Writers Read Their Works Writers Don Hansen, LaMoine MacLaughlin and Mark Hayes Peacock will read from their works on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at The Northern Lakes Center For The Arts, 113 Elm Street W., Amery. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. All attendees will receive a copy of the Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literary magazine Soundings that features the selections being read by the authors. According to the Arts Center staff, the Arts Center has plenty of space for â&#x20AC;&#x153;social distancingâ&#x20AC;?, but attendees are asked to bring and wear masks. Peacock is a recent Interim Pastor at Turtle Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parkview United Methodist Church.

AUGUST 9 Our Lady of the Lakes Parish Festival Yes! Yes! Yes! Our Lady of the Lakes is having their annual Parish Festival on Sunday, August 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive up, pick up, carry out, or tailgate in the parking lot (bring your own chairs). Menu: Chicken or BBQ ribs, potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw and dessert. Basket raffle. www.ourladyofthelakes.ws or 715-4052253

AUGUST 13 Music in the Park Retro Soul 7 Big Mike plus area favorite Nici Peper will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Bring your lawnchair and snacks.

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AUGUST 20 Music in the Park The Memoriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cherished Hits and Comedy will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Bring your lawnchair and snacks.

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ello! I was able to take most of last week off to putter around the house and take care of some tasks that have gone undone for too long. The weather was great and I had a great time. I may even do it again. I casually tuned into the news and saw the virtual testimony of the CEOs of Apple, Facebook, Google and Amazon. It was entertaining to see bipartisan bashing of the folks who essentially have control of a large block of information and our economy. I doubt anything will come of the testimony beyond some campaign sound bites. It’s too little, Publisher too late to make a difference, unless there’s enough political Tom Stangl will to force the smashing of the companies into smaller ones. Newspapers watch these congressional sideshows in hope something will be done about the aggregation of news content. Google and Facebook make collections of local news so that they can be displayed or linked to, been doing it for years. While they don’t directly “steal” the news, they use short snippets and a link to the original story to provide a place where advertising can be displayed. The majority of digital advertising dollars in the nation are spent with Google and Facebook. Newspapers are now seeking to get some help through the tax code to help fund news operations, the most vital aspect of our operations. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act (HR 7640) has been introduced into Congress. Last month I saw an interview with Walter Hussman, Jr., publisher of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Hussman runs the following in every issue, outlining the newspaper’s mission. It’s extremely well stated and encapsulates, in my opinion, what all news outlets should do: “‘To give the news impartially, without fear or favor.’ — Adolph Ochs, 1858-1935 “Impartiality means reporting, editing and delivering the news honestly, fairly, objectively, and without personal opinion or bias. “Credibility is the greatest asset of any news medium, and impartiality is the greatest source of credibility. “To provide the most complete report, a news organization must not just cover the news, but uncover it. It must follow the story wherever it leads, regardless of any preconceived ideas on what might be most newsworthy. “The pursuit of truth is a noble goal of journalism. But the truth is not always apparent or known immediately. Journalists’ role is therefore not to determine what they believe at that time to be the truth and reveal only that to their readers, but rather to report as completely and impartially as possible all verifiable facts so that readers can, based on their own knowledge and experience, determine what they believe to be the truth. “When a newspaper delivers both news and opinions, the impartiality and credibility of the news organization can be questioned. To minimize this as much as possible there needs to be a sharp and clear distinction between news and opinion, both to those providing and consuming the news. “’A newspaper has five constituencies, including first its readers, then advertisers, then employees, then creditors, then shareholders. As long as the newspaper keeps those constituencies in that order, especially its readers first, all constituencies will be well served.’” Walter Hussman, 1906-1988 If you have a mind to, drop a line to your congressperson to share support for HR 7640. It’s a market driven solution to a very real problem. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

We just disagree BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

know I cannot be the only person who feels a little exhausted by all of the debate taking place over a variety of topics right now. Recently after a stint of reading social-media comments, I felt like the life had been sucked right out of me. I literally read six posts in row where people argued (or actually tore each other apart) over small and large topics a like. I kind of feel that this is what we have become now-EVERYTHING is an Editor argument. It is like April Ziemer the key to life is winning a Facebook debate by being wittier, sassier, and more sharp-tongued than your neighbor. If your harsh tone and condescending replies by some chance actually change the opinion of another, you are the big winner. I have not see many winners though. Refuge often times comes when we least expect it. Have you ever turned on the radio and literally felt like the crooner was singing specifically to you? A catchy little yacht –rock song by Dave Mason recently spoke me during a bout of emotional social media fatigue. You are probably asking two questions: 1. What is yacht rock? The term was coined in 2005 and has some key defining rules of the music genre: • “keep it smooth, even when it

grooves, with more emphasis on the melody than on the beat” • “keep the emotions light, even when the sentiment turns sad (as is so often the case in the world of the sensitive yacht-rocksman)” • “always keep it catchy, no matter how modest or deeply buried in the tracklist the tune happens to be. 2. Who is Dave Mason? Known as a “One-Hit Wonder,” he joins the likes of Norman Greenbaum “Spirit In the Sky”, Nena “99 Luftballoons” and Bobby McFerrin “Don’t Worry Be Happy” (I bet you have that one stuck in your head now…you’re welcome). Dave Mason’s contribution to the hits list is a little ditty called “We Just Disagree.” Been away, haven’t seen you in a while How’ve you been, have you changed your style? And do you think that we’ve grown up differently? Don’t seem the same, seems you’ve lost your feel for me So let’s leave it alone ‘cause we can’t see eye to eye There ain’t no good guy, there ain’t no bad guy There’s only you and me and we just disagree Ooh ooh ooh, oh oh oh It is hard to remember a time when people could just disagree. For example, there are probably things that you dislike that seem like things “everybody loves.” I totally feel alone when I admit I cannot stand the music of Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd. I really enjoy Eric Clapton’s voice, but I gag every time I hear the song, “Wonderful

tonight.” I do not care for S’mores (or graham crackers at all). I do not like cats or even baby kittens. The scent of vanilla nauseates me. Socks-I sort of get the point of them, but they are still not my cup of tea. I personally do not get the appeal of any of those things at all. Honestly I wish I loved a lot of stuff that I don’t because I know I’m missing out. We are all unique and that is what makes it so magical when we find things that make our hearts sing. I’M NOT FOR EVERYONE. And that’s actually fantastic because if I was for everyone then I’d be so bland and pointless that no one ever would say, “OMG ME TOO! I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY WEIRDO.” Let’s talk in good humor about the things we think we should like because good grief, everyone else on the planet seems to like these things … but you just don’t. It could be anything. Food. Behavior. Sports. Entertainment. Clothes. I want to hear your deepest, darkest annoyances, so feel free to drop me a line-this will be a judgment free and no criticism zone. I hope I do not lose readership over the things I just admitted, in the end please try to remember the words of the iconic Dave Mason one more time, “There ain’t no good guy, there ain’t no bad guy. There’s only you and me and we just disagree.” I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you, and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return. Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-268-8101

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Discussing Racism Dear Editor, There are many, sometimes complicated, reasons that racism and racist actions continue in plain sight in the lives of very good people. I am writing to those, but to an underlying assumption that keeps us from being able to discuss racism without offense and name calling. In my experience, terms like “racism”, “prejudice”, and “racist” have been pressed down into such a small and pejorative corner of the English language that they allow us to exclude, and thereby excuse, ourselves from claims of racism. For example, prejudice, a word that describes conclusions not based upon experience or knowledge, has been knotted into a caricature of itself such that it conjures only extreme attitudes of radical, Confederate-flag-waving whites with KKK hoods in their closets. But the truth, hidden by this vocabulary slightof-hand, is that we all have prejudices toward things and people all the time. Prejudice is simply a belief or judgment one makes that is not based upon experience or reasoned inference. We make these judgments all the time, usually outside the context of race. Perhaps I believe I will dislike camping, or online banking, or working in an office, having no actual experience, or accurate knowledge of, whether this is true. Prejudice is a function of assumptions made beyond the limits of knowledge and experience, and we all have prejudices. Whether we like it or not, none of us are completely free from this mental short hand. With regard to racism, we do a similar disservice in how we use this word. We know that racism is wrong, and racist actions are harmful. But much as with prejudice, we engage in the reductionist fallacy that only ‘bad’ persons engage in bad behavior, or make judgments based upon race. The damage comes when this assumption gets in the way of good people seeing the true scope and nature of racism in our own lives. How could I possibly have any personal complicity in racism? Racists are bad. I am not a bad person, so nothing I say, do, or believe can possibly be racist. You hope you can see the problem with this. As a Christian and avid Bible reader, I know how complicated sin and wrong choices can be to unravel or accept. No one wants to hear that something one has done is wrong, hurtful or damaging. But neighbors please listen. Racism and prejudice are a problem everywhere, even here in our beautiful corner of the world. Denying that you or I have played a part in that is not going to chase this problem from our door. Neither will it protect us from the God who judges all hearts. Sally Bruyneel Amery, WI

stands for “concentrated animal feeding operation.” Think factory farms dotting the countryside, each with tens of thousands of animals confined in small spaces.) The committee that’s doing most of the work on this issue got off on the wrong track early on and has so far refused to change course, even in the face of overwhelming evidence that what they’re proposing doesn’t offer maximum protection from the worst effects of giant hog farms. Polk County residents should contact their supervisors before the August 18 county board meeting and urge them to abandon the flawed conditional use permit idea and work instead toward the adoption of an operations ordinance like the one adopted by Bayfield County in 2016. Here are some features of the Bayfield County ordinance that are missing from the plan currently under consideration by our county board. • Built-in application fee of one dollar per proposed animal unit. • Approval of permit applications by full county board, not just one committee. • Bonding requirements sufficient to cover environmental contamination, including testing and replacement of contaminated private and public wells. • The ability to attach a wide range of conditions to any permit issued. • Penalties for violations of the ordinance. • Detailed application form describing all aspects of proposed operations, including waste management, disposal of carcasses, transportation impacts, water usage, etc. • Applicant required to identify a similar CAFO anywhere in U.S. that has not polluted ground or surface water after ten years. • Requirement for emergency management plan detailing how owners will respond to manure spills, mass mortality, failure of air filtration systems, etc. • Covers the whole county, not just towns that have zoning in place. These are the protections that Polk County residents expect and deserve from a county government whose vision statement is to “Improve the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in Polk County.” Please ask your county board representative to uphold this vision by voting for a Bayfield-style CAFO ordinance. Sincerely, Jeff Peterson Town of Georgetown

by the sheriffs department investigator nor were any other listed witnesses, according to my information. I wonder if the district attorney read the complaint? Palmer J. Sondreal Amery, WI

The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin On behalf of the members of The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion and the American Legion Riders, we are outraged and saddened by the defacement of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum entrance in Madison, Wisconsin. The effects of the defacement have been disturbing to our veteran community. Everyone has a voice and a right to protest peacefully. The American Legion Family is made up of veterans and their families who continue to serve within their communities educating the public on programs that teach history, the Constitution, patriotism, sportsmanship, citizenship, and much more. The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion and the American Legion Riders honor all those who serve, past and present, their families, and their communities. Our veterans and communities have been called to action to protect and preserve our history. A veteran is a veteran; no difference in color, race, or gender. Veterans serve to preserve the constitutional rights of American citizens, serving side by side to ensure that everyone has an equal voice. The American Legion Family of Wisconsin exceeds 70,000 members, and our Family speaks in unity, loud and proud of our heritage. While we have fought in the trenches around the globe, we will also fight to ensure that the history of those battles are forever preserved. The American Legion Family discourages all forms of violence and damage within our communities. We are asking all Veteran Service Organizations and supporters to join together to defend Americanism within our communities. David Wischer, Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin Joanie Dickerson, US Navy Retired, Department President, American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Wisconsin Robert Sirovina, Jr., Detachment Commander ,Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Wisconsin Tim Hyma, President ,American Legion Riders of Wisconsin

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Thank you to the city crew of Amery. Thank you so much for the case of the hanging baskets and the care of the beautiful flowering potted plants and to Amery Woman’s Club for helping provide some of the flowers. It makes Amery that much more appealing. Vonnie Niccum Amery, WI

Thank you Amery. With the new mandate, I decided I would buy the few things I needed in Amery. I felt very comfortable in the shops today (Sunday). Everyone, customers and staff wore face masks. It seemed people were being extra courteous. Everyone distanced, attitudes were relaxed, people seemed to care. Is it possible a recognition that we need to take care of each other has set in? This is how to build local business. Sharon Paulson Amery, WI

Need better CAFO rules

Was It A Meeting?

To the editor: The character of Polk County could change drastically if our Board of Supervisors makes the wrong decision on regulating hog CAFOs. (CAFO

I am easily confused. After printing out the official agenda for a July 28 meeting of the Amery city Finance and Personnel committee, I learned that the normal starting time

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had changed from 5 p.m. to 5:30p.m. My only interest was “Discussion/Recommendation: RFP Architect/Engineer (Current Bremer Bank Building converted to future City Center Building”. I entered the council chambers at 5:15p.m. to face about 20-25 persons involved In some sort of meeting. The Finance Committee chaired by Alder Sarah Flanum was flanked by her two committee members, all seated at the front of the room. The mayor was present although he frequently sat in different locations. All members of the council were present and seated throughout the those gathered. This was not a public ;’audience.” I was later told by the city’s administrator these were representatives of the three “major” entities being affected by the proposed “City Center Building.” They are city hall employees, the police department and Amery Public Library. As I sat down, a presenter was at the podium and looking rather intently at me. I asked him who he was. He returned the favor to me and it turned out he represented one of the three architectural firms bidding to design the Amery City Center project. He concluded his remarks and sat. Chair Flanum ordered a five minute recess before continuing. It was only then it became apparent I had interrupted a public meeting. Later I learned it began at 4 p.m. MY CONCERN-If the city administration had time to contact public employees, the police chief and a library representative about attending the meeting, surely it had time to print the agenda with the correct starting time. Tip-toeing around in secret about this project has been going on for the past year. In fact, it didn’t become public knowledge until January after the last day for persons to have their names placed on the Spring Municipal ballot. Is it a coincidence? You be the judge. Late last winter, Ashley Long, Amery, a library advocate, prepared a detailed account citing apparent legal notice shortcomings about city meetings held on its proposed City Center Building project. She presented her findings to a public meeting held before about 60 persons at Amery Community Center and filed a complaint about the alleged violations of Wisconsin public law with the District Attorney. He said there were no violations. Law permits an appeal but requires the complaint to hire a private attorney, a proposition too expensive for most. Point of fact, I was listed as a witness to Long’s allegations, along with several other persons. I was never interviewed

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105 Years Ago August 5, 1915 Winchester Time Inspector W. W. Winchester has been appointed official time inspector for the Soo from Minneapolis to the Canadian Soo. This is considerable of an honor as well as a neat business contract, as he looks after the watches of all the railroad men in his territory.

80 Years Ago August 1, 1940 20-Foot Fountain Installed at Danielson Drug A new 20-foot fountain was installed last weekend in the Danielson Drug Store, together with an additional 12-compartment ice cream cabinet. The new additions were made necessary due to the greatly increased volume of business, which the corner drug store is doing, said H. T. Hansen, manager. Ten new revolving stools also were installed. They are of the cushion top type and swing around easily, and are sufficiently far apart to permit Yesterday’s the occupant to swing around News at will. New Diane Stangl Dura-Chrome tables also have been set up, with matching chairs. The fountain top is made of Firloid, and will not stain or burn. The new warehouse, built at the rear of the Danielson Drug, also was opened last week and will be used for storage of soft drink cases and freight. The other section of the building is used as a garage for the new truck of the Super Ice Cream Co.

Arthur Hansen’s New Store Opens There’s music in the air! Amery now has a full-fledged music store, managed by Arthur Hansen, who formerly was in this business several years ago. The new music headquarters is just off Keller Avenue in the fireproof building owned by Oscar Granum, of the Granum Insurance Agency. Mr. Hansen has stocked up on sheet music, records, banjos, trumpets and the latest type of spinet pianos. The new store portends to fill a long felt want in not only Amery but in Polk County as well, for there is no other music store in the entire county.

Hot Weather Finds it Cool at Warren’s Hot weather finds it cool at Warren’s Mercantile in more ways than one. Ed Warren, proprietor, has a great big basement full of cold air and he is drawing it up with a powerful fan. As a result, his store is very comfortable. But Mr. Warren this week offers another “out” for hot weather sufferers. He is closing

Cooling off at the beach Officially the temperature only climbed to 93 degrees back in July of 1986, but it felt much warmer. The lucky ones were able to soak at the Amery swimming beach where it became so popular with after-hour swimmers, that it prompted the police department to issue a warning about late night noise.

out his white shoe stock at 50% off and less, and he is offering his fine summer dresses, sheers in flowered and permanent dot voiles, at only 87¢ and up. Anklets too, are going at very low prices, 9¢ per pair, 3-pair for 25¢.

decided to cool everyone off with liberal portions of cold air Tuesday. A low temperature of 49 degrees was recorded here Tuesday morning. Quite a contrast from the 88 degree high of last Thursday and Friday.

A Celebration?

Fish Yarn To End All

Many Amery businessmen are getting “itchy” for some kind of a celebration. Some have suggested a canoe derby down the Apple River from the new bridge on No. 46 to the Creamery. Others suggest a bicycle derby. The biggest derby ever held here, we believe, was the Model T race put on by Weaver & Co. 4 years ago. At least from the standpoint of attendance and excitement, plenty of Model T owners have suggested that Mr. Weaver put on another one. They said they had a circus in that last one.

Here’s a story from a fisherman, but it’s backed with “Exhibit A,” so it must be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Gordon S. Johnson was tending to his knittin’ near the Cameron bridge last Friday night, when bang!...a northern strikes his bait, a redhead plug. Using all the proper techniques for such situations, Gordon lands the 2½ pounder after the customary struggle. When he began to remove the plug from the fish’s mouth, he noticed a string attached to the mouth of the fish. Upon closer examination he discovered a plain hook imbedded in the side of the mouth. Just like the fishpond at a carnival, Gordon started pulling the line to see what was on the other end and believe it or not, the next thing in the boat was a rod, which was attached in the customary position – at the end of the line. So, not only did he land a fish, but a rod and line as well. Certainly a fact which should bring additional hordes of anglers to this section of the country, seeking like success.

70 Years Ago August 3, 1950 Traps Barnyard Thief After Eight Losses One “wise old owl” is probably just a bit wiser now following his experience on the Paul Martinson farm in the town of Alden. It seems that each morning Paul began to check his chickens there were some missing. He counted eight losses to the unknown thief and decided to set a trap for the culprit. For three nights, nothing happened but on the fourth morning he arrived on the scene and found a large black and yellow owl caught by one foot in the trap. The owl had a wing spread over six feet and a keen appetite for chicken dinner…if someone else brought the chicken.

Weather Turns Cold Shoulder on Tuesday If variety is the spice of life, the general weather this summer could certainly be called spicy. After “turning on the heat” for several days during the past week, the old weathermaster

65 Years Ago July 28, 1955 Alarm Sounds at Chet Johnson Drug Downtown residents were awakened unceremoniously at about 1:30 a.m., Tuesday morning when the burglar alarm system sounded at the Johnson Drug store, but no culprits were apprehended nor any arrests made, for the person setting off the alarm was Night Officer Burt Milleman. In checking the back door of the store, he found it open and his actions tipped off the system.

The ringing noise didn’t subside until about 15 or 20 minutes later when proprietor Chet Johnson arrived with the secret formula.

Pickets Bring Halt to School Project Wheels of progress at the local school ground to a halt Wednesday morning when pickets arrived. Mason helpers refused to work after their arrival and the construction stopped abruptly. The work stoppage is the outgrowth of labor strife between the carpenters union and the contractors. Negotiations began on a new contract between the two parties last January 1, with the agreement terminating April 1 of this year. Monday, July 25, the union called a general strike that affects all projects with union carpenters within the 15 Wisconsin counties around Eau Claire. About 450 carpenters are affected by the walkout. At first it was thought that the school project would continue for a time with mostly masons being employed and only two carpenters on the job. The arrival of the pickets made this impossible under union working agreements.

55 Years Ago August 5, 1965 Family Reports Sighting UFO Near Deer Park “I didn’t put much stock in it, but after our experience, it makes you kind of wonder,” declared Mrs. William Stuntz of rural Deer Park in recounting her family’s experience with the UFO – Unidentified Flying Object. On Tuesday evening, July 24, the Stuntz family, including the husband and two children, noticed a glow that resembled an “extra bright star” in the western sky at their farm home about a mile and one-half south of Deer Park. It would rise and dip and disappear below the horizon only to reappear in the dusk of the evening. After watching the antics of the object until it no longer ap-

peared, the family decided that it may have been something unusual, but… About 11:30 p.m., Mrs. Stuntz started to drive to Deer Park to pick up her nephew when the entire sky seemed to light up. Her son, Charles, 10, who was with his mother, became frightened by the bright glow. “It was just like lightning but it wasn’t…quite a bluish light,” she recalled in telling her story this week. Looking up at about a 50-degree angle she could see what appeared to be a cigar-shaped object with extremely bright lights all around it. “It looked as though it was two by three feet, but the distance made it hard to determine, and the light was bluish,” she commented. After a time, the light from the object seemed to fade away to a pink, then a reddish hue and then completely disappear. Further confirmation of the report came from Collin Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald Johnson, who reside just west of Amery. Collin reported seeing the peculiar, well-lighted object in the sky about the same time as the sighting at Deer Park.

50 Years Ago July 30, 1970 Thieves Break Into Popcorn Stand Thieves broke into the popcorn stand operated by Bryan Johnson near the city beach Monday night. Popcorn and candy were taken plus several windows broken. Police Chief Burt Millermon and Rollin Hunt took fingerprints at the scene. Bryan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Johnson.

45 Years Ago July 29, 1975 To Hold Centennial Residents in the town of Clayton are planning to mark 100 years on Sunday, August 10, at the Richardson Sportsmen’s club. A town picnic is being planned with at short program. Beverages and ice cream will be furnished, with those attending asked to bring their own dishes, sandwiches and a dish to pass. An old memoirs table is being planned along with games and other entertainment.

Fair to Open With New Buildings The annual Polk County Fair opens at St. Croix Falls Thursday, July 31. Two new buildings constructed this summer will be used for the first time at the fair. An exhibit building located at the west end of the fair grounds and a show ring structure in the bar area will be unveiled at the fair. Major events at the fair include a rope pulling, demolition derby, livestock sale, dairy show, horse pull, harness and saddle racing and a tractor-pulling contest.

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Amery Police Report 07/24/20-07/30/20 07/24/20, 1:51 a.m., One care motor vehicle accident 07/24/20, 12:52 p.m., Assist other agency 07/24/20, 3:13 p.m., Vehicle lockout 07/24/20, 5 p.m., Assist citizen in civil issue 07/24/20, 5:17 p.m., Disturbance 07/24/20, 9:04 p.m., Disturbance 07/25/20, 12:08 a.m., Suspicious activity 07/25/20, 9:03 a.m., Business alarm 07/25/20, 9:39 a.m., Suspicious activity 07/25/20, 12:49 p.m., Vehicle lockout 07/25/20, 8:39 p.m., Disturbance 07/25/20, 11:05 p.m., Assist other agency 07/26/20, 8:08 a.m., Assist other agency 07/26/20, 8:46 p.m., Assist other agency 07/27/20, 9:38 a.m., Residential alarm 07/27/20, 2:01 p.m., Juvenile call 07/27/20, 4:15 p.m., Noise complaint 07/27/20, 7:30 p.m., Mental health call 07/28/20, 3:15 p.m., Abandoned vehicle 07/28/20, 3:40 p.m., Juvenile call 07/28/20, 5:15 p.m., Animal control call 07/28/20, 6:02 p.m., Disturbance 07/28/20, 8:50 p.m., Disturbance

07/28/20, 10:02 p.m., Assist EMS 07/29/20, 2:07 a.m., Welfare check 07/29/20, 10:35 a.m., Disturbance 07/29/20, 11:43 a.m., Juvenile call 07/29/20, 6:57 p.m., Assist citizen with scam call 07/29/20, 8:19 p.m., Assist citizen 07/29/20, 8:27 p.m., Assist EMS 07/30/20, 11:20 a.m., Warrant arrest 07/30/20, 1:50 p.m., Disturbance 07/30/20, 6:40 p.m., Assist EMS 07/30/20, 9:06 p.m., Disturbance 07/30/20, 10:02 p.m., Suspicious activity 07/30/20, 10:52 p.m., Assist other agency

ARRESTS: Robert Roesner, 61 of Amery. OWI second Ryan Tulgren, 40 of New Richmond. Domestic Abuse-Battery, Probation Hold Matthew Ostenson, 50 of Clayton. Warrant from Department of Corrections Joseph D. Abbots, 43 of Amery. Disorderly Conduct, Bail Jumping

GOLF LEAGUES

Amery Women’s 9-Hole League

Clear Lake Ladies Golf League

July 29, 2020

Week 10 (July 20-26, 2020)

Division A: Low Gross – Tie, Heidi Maupin And Gwen Wold – 52 Low Net – Susan Olson -41 Low Putts – Tie, Heidi Maupin And Gwen Wold – 17 Game Of The Day – Melanie Peterson Division B: Low Gross – Sherri Berg – 54 Low Net – Julie Schanon – 37 Low Putts – Sherri Berg – 16 Game Of The Day – Sid Jones Division C: Low Gross – Tie, Jill Olson And Sally Christenson – 59 Low Net – Tie, Mary Deziel And Ore Schock – 39 Low Putts – Tie, Melissa Russo And Jill Olson Game Of The Day – Tie, Sally Christenson And Ore Schock Chip-In(s): Mary Deziel Hole (#1)

Amery 18-Hole Ladies Golf League July 29, 2020 A Flight: Low Gross – Sheryl Forshier 85 Low Net – Paula Fussy 71 Low Putts – Judy Collier 29 Game of the Day – Judy Collier 8 B Flight: Low Gross – Susan Olson 98 Low Net – Susan Wears 65 Low Putts – Susan Olson/Susan Wears 32 Game of the Day – Susan Olson/ Susan Wears 6 C Flight: Low Gross – Vonnie Niccum 108 Low Net – Mary Jo Smith 74 Low Putts – Vonnie Niccum 32 Game of the Day – Vicky Dorso 5 Birdie(s): Sheryl Forshier (#3), Paula Fussy (#11), Kathy McIntosh (#1) Chip In(s): Paula Fussy (#11)

A Flight: Low Gross – Jessica Smith, Sherri Munkelwitz 44 Low Net – Mary Schradle-Mau 31 Low Putts – Barb Roy 15 Game – Jessica Smith, Carol Hougdahl B Flight: Low Gross – Julie Manser 49 Low Net – Cheryl Bussewitz 33 Low Putts – Jody Hadac, Darlene Emerson 16 Game – Jody Hadac C Flight: Low Gross – Liane Peterson 51 Low Net – Laurene Klatt 33 Low Putts – Amy Lundgren 17 Game – Laurene Klatt D Flight: Low Gross – Cindy Johnson 55 Low Net – Diane Blanchard 31 Low Putts – Jan Bergren, Carolyn Brezina 16 Game – Jan Bergren 7 Brothers Grip It and Sip It (33.66) defeat Goof Balls (41.2) Rowdy Rebels (37.4) defeat Happy Hookers (41) Nilssen’s Market Party of Fore (38.66) defeat Backwoods Hackers (39.2) Wild Wackers (38) defeat Angry Birdies (39.5) Chipper Chicks (34.33) defeat Slice Girls (39) Sharks (33.4) defeat Golf Bags (39) Standings: 1st – Golf Bags, Angry Birdies, Rowdy Rebels, Sharks 5th – Chipper Chicks, 7 Brothers Grip It and Sip It 7th – Happy Hookers, Wild Whackers, Nilssen’s Market Party of Fore 10th – Goof Balls 11th – Slice Girls, Backwoods Hackers

Week 11 (July 27-Aug 2, 2020) A Flight: Low Gross – Cheryl Harshman 47

Low Net – Karrie Drinkman 34 Low Putts – Carol Houghdahl, Jody Hadac, Diane Schradle 17 Game – Diane Schradle, Carol Hougdahl B Flight: Low Gross – Monica Eggert 52 Low Net – Cathy Gorres 34 Low Putts – Margie Stary, Julie Schultz 15 Game – Margie Stary, Julie Schultz, Deanna Briesemeister, Marie Bannink C Flight: Low Gross – Ann Gosnell, Marva Perry, Stephanie Binstock 56 Low Net – Diane Blanchard 33 Low Putts – Laura Briesemeister 18 Game – Ann Gosnell, Cindy Johnson D Flight: Low Gross – Andrea Legut 61 Low Net – Jan Nilssen, Melanie Becker 32 Low Putts – Jan Bergren 14 Game – Jan Bergren Birdie(s): Denise Severson (#6), Cindy Johnson (#7) Chip-In(s): Linda Schafer (#1) Angry Birdies (37.25) defeat 7 Brothers Grip It and Sip It (38) Nilssen’s Market Party of Fore (36.75) defeat Sharks (37) Wild Whackers (36.75) defeat Slice Girls (39.25) Goof Balls (38) defeat Backwoods Hackers (40.6) Golf Bags (37) defeat Happy Hookers (37.8) Chipper Chicks (36.5) defeat Rowdy Rebels (38.25) Standings: 1st – Golf Bags, Angry Birdies 3rd – Chipper Chicks, Rowdy Rebels, Sharks 6th – 7 Brothers Grip It and Sip It, Nilssen’s Party of Fore 8th – Happy Hookers, Wild Whackers 10th – Goof Balls 11th – Slice Girls, Backwoods Hackers

Fatal crash in Polk County According to a release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department the Office Dispatch Center received a call of a two vehicle, head on crash, on State Highway 48 to the East of County Road E at 60th Street, July 31 at 4:59a.m. Upon arrival, Law Enforcement found that a 2000 Red Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound on State Highway 48 left of center, in the wrong lane of travel. A 2011 Ford Ranger was traveling eastbound on Hwy 48 in the proper lane of travel. The vehicles then struck, drivers side front to drivers side front, causing severe damage to both vehicle. After the impact, the Jeep continued to travel to the west, coming to rest in the roadway. The Ford Ranger continued to the east, entering the ditch and overturning one time. Both drivers sustained fatal injuries and passed away at the scene of the crash. The victims in the crash were identified as Frederick T. Gurtner, 31, rural Cumberland, who was operating the Red 2000 Jeep. Duane L. Fox, 76, Balsam Lake, who was operating the Ford Ranger. This is Polk County’s 9th and 10th fatalities from crashes this year. Assisting the Polk County Sheriff’s Office with this crash were the Luck Fire/First Responders, the Northland Ambulance Service, the Cumberland Ambulance Service and the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office. This crash remains under investigation with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Polk County marriage licenses Thane Anthony Antczak and Megan Kathryn Manor of Plymouth are to be married August 8, 2020. Michael Robert Beattie and Audrey Emily Francesca Robles of Bloomington were married August 1, 2020. Daniel Norbert Bisanz and Jana Lee Kern of St. Paul are to be married August 22, 2020. Andrew Martin Erickson and Jovonna Ellen Leske of Osceola are to be married August 15, 2020. Derek Ross Jorgenson of Eureka and Madison Hope Lovelien of Eau Claire were married August 1, 2020. Ryan Michael Larson and Sarah Ann Elert of Linwood were married August 1, 2020. Jimmy Edwin Lindberg of Johnstown and Elizabeth Ann Foeller of Balsam Lake are to be married August 10, 2020. Casey Oliver Mogensen and Kianna Marie Luggar of Isanti are to be married August 22, 2020.

CARD OF THANKS I want to thank everyone for the many prayers, cards and calls after the loss of my brother:

Larry E. Christenson (December 29,1951 - June 19, 2020) www.feltnerfuneralhome.com/obits All the kind words and shared memories where very much appreciated. Gratefully yours, Gary Christenson

CARD OF THANKS Without your love, concern and consideration, these past weeks would have been much more difficult. To everyone who reached out to our family, a huge, grateful thank you. Your kindness was greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. God bless you all. The Jon Lee family

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery, Barry Schaefer, pastor, 715-268-7390, www.ameryucc.org

IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS) 124 E. Church St., Clayton, Gregory Becker, pastor, 715541-2955, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net

Wednesday, August 5: 4 pm Youth Group. Saturday, August 8: 6 am Food Set-Up; 8 am Ruby’s Pantry. Sunday, August 9: 8:30 am MT20 Meeting; 10 am Outdoor Service; 11:15 am Trustee Meeting. Tuesday, August 11: 6 pm Council Meeting.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 375 65th Ave., Clayton, 715-948-2867, www.immanuellutheran.info

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Andrew Olson, interim pastor, 715-268-9218, www.ameryﬂc.org APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery, Justin Hosking, pastor, 715268-2176, www.appleriverchurch.org Wednesday, August 5: 10 am Men’s Bible Study. Thursday, August 6: 9:30 am White Cross; 12:30 pm Women’s Ministries. Sunday, August 9: 10 am In Church Service with Spacing/ Parking Lot Service, Livestream on Facebook; 1 pm Service on WPCA Radio 93.1.

BALSAM LUTHERAN 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor, 507-459-1141, Church 715-268-9291, www. balsamlutheranchurch.org

JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St. E., Amery, Derek Downs, lead pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN 2803 Hwy. 64, Glenwood City (Forest), John Wilman, pastor, 715-265-4087

Streaming online on Sundays at 9am on our YouTube channel (Amery Journey Church).

Friday, August 7-Saturday, August 8: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, August 9: 8 am Worship. Tuesday, August 11: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-2689577, www.littlefallschurch.net Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am.

LIVING WORD CHAPEL 2746 Hwy. 64, Forest, Sean & 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, 715948-2867, www.cllutheran.org NEW LIFE COMMUNITY 119 Birch St. W., Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor, 715268-6989, www.amerynewlifechurch.org

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST 221 2nd St. W., Deer Park, John Hazen, pastor, 715-2632700, www.willowriverparish.org

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC 507 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Father Eugene Murphy, pastor, 715-405-2253, www.ourladyofthelakes.ws

Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am.

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Ken Mandley, pastor, 715-857-5411, www.eastbalsam.org Sundays: 9 am Worship Service live streaming at www. eastbalsam.org. On the homepage, click “YouTube” at the top.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 207 120th Street, Amery, Kathy Pennington, pastor, 715-268-2143, www.eastimmanuel-lutheran.org

Masses–Thursday: 9 am. Saturday: 6 pm. Sunday: 8:30 am.

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN 217 Deronda St., Amery, Keith Ruehlow, pastor, 715268-7290, www.oslcamery.org REDEEMER LUTHERAN 600 Keller Ave. S., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor, 715-2687283, www.redeemerlutheranchurch-amery.com Redeemer Lutheran Church will have weekly recorded services on our church Facebook page or website.

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

Sunday, August 9: 10 am In-Person Worship and Facebook Live. Tuesday, August 11: 9 am Quilting.

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

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE 735 70th Ave., Amery, Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors, 715-268-2350, www. eastlincolnalliance.com

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ELIM LUTHERAN 1277 60th St., Range, Dan Watland, pastor, 715-268-3800 FAITH FAMILY (UNITED METHODIST) 2692 154th Ave., Emerald, John Hazen, pastor, 715263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 301 1st Ave. E., Balsam Lake, Diane Norstad, pastor, 715-485-3800, www.faithlutheranbl.com FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715948-2867, www.cllutheran.org FIRST LUTHERAN 240 Elm St., Amery, Tim Bjorge, pastor, 715-268-7135, www.ﬂcamery.org Sundays: 9 am Online Worship. Check our website and app for more information.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC) 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor, 715-263-2846, www.ﬁrstluthclearlake.com Wednesday, August 5: 10 am Staff Meeting. Thursday, August 6: 7 pm Sunday School Committee Meeting. Sunday, August 9: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN (ELCA) 877 190th Ave./Cty. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek), Diane House, pastor, 715-857-5580, www.georgetownlutheran.net GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor, 715263-2164 HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, Chris Wojcik, pastor, 715-9482493, www.htocclayton.org

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 Keller Ave. N., Amery, Father Eugene Murphy, 715268-7717, www.stjosephamery.org Masses–Saturday: 4 pm. Sunday: 10:30 am. Wednesday: 9 am.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST 420 4th Ave., Clear Lake, John Hazen, pastor, 715-2632700, www.willowriverparish.org

DERONDA LUTHERAN 1239 65th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-2689577, www.derondachurch.net

811 4th St., Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor, 715-2657133, www.jbjsaints.com

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 214 North St. W., Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor, 715269-5126 Friday, August 7-Saturday, August 8: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, August 9: 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship. Tuesday, August 11: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Norman Britain 715263-2457, Church 715-263-3034, www.clearlakewiadventistchurch.org TRINITY LUTHERAN OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-2689577, www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am.

UNITED COVENANT 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor, 715263-2665, www.unitedcovchurch.org Wednesday, August 5: 5:30 pm Grades 7-9; 7:15 pm Grades 10-12. Thursday, August 6: 7 pm Men’s Bible Study at Clear Lake Park. Friday, August 7: 2 pm Kid’s Blast Time (Facebook Live) Saturday, August 8: 7 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Clear Lake Park. Sunday, August 9: 10 am Worship Service. Monday, August 10: 6 pm Leadership Team Meeting. Tuesday, August 11: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:15 am Women’s Bible Study at Church.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www.westimmanuel.org, 715-294-2936 Sundays: 9am Outdoor Worship/Inclement Weather Servant Hall. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP 2181 280th St., Clear Lake , Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors, 715-263-2904

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

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e all indulge in self-pity from time to time. Sometimes it seems like we’ve been dealt a lousy hand. I recall a counselor once saying, as I was lamenting some problems I was having, “it’s tough to be you,” which seemed to actually give me license to pity myself even more. But what I think he was really saying was to not be so hard on myself. What I was suffering from was the tyranny of all the obligations I was placing on myself. And sometimes we do indeed feel sorry for ourselves because of all the obligations placed on us, by ourselves or others. Perhaps we need to learn how to say no to others, and change the “shoulds” to “coulds.” That is, every time you find yourself saying “I should do x,” switch it to “I could do

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x.” So instead of saying “I should call my mother,” why not instead say “I could call my mother”? That slight change of wording changes the whole tenor of how it feels. To get back to the morass of self-pity that we often find ourselves in, the problem with indulging self-pity is that it takes us down a rabbit-hole that can be hard to get out of. Sure, life is tough, but it’s also beautiful, and full of opportunities. Thank God for the aspects of your life which make it hard; they are sometimes the very things that allow us to grow. –Christopher Simon

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Rodney A. Zemke

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Rodney Allen Zemke, age 74, of Woodbury, MN, passed away at home in the loving care of his family on July 17, 2020, from acute myeloid leukemia (AML). He was born June 18,1946 in Amery, Wisconsin, to P Paul and Emily (Dietrich) Z Zemke. He spent the early p part of his childhood in r rural Clayton until his fami moved to Newport, MN ily w where they lived from 1950 u until 1957 when they moved t the Zemke family farm to o outside of Clayton, Wiscons Rod attended the Clover sin. L Leaf School for 6th grade a then attended Clayand t public schools where ton he met his beloved wife, Susan Wickboldt. Rod and Susan married on September 24,1966, at Faith Lutheran Church in Clayton. Rod graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1969. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1974, he served as District Attorney in Eau Claire County for ten years. His lifelong passion for learning led him to additional master’s degrees from Yale University (1986) and University of Minnesota (1996) and to an eclectic career including jobs at Merrill Lynch, Honeywell and the U.S. District Court in Minnesota. Rod was a true lifelong learner with limitless intellectual curiosity as well as a sage who had an answer for almost any question, thanks to his incredible memory. He was a voracious reader, a gifted storyteller with a quick wit and wonderful sense of humor and a virtuoso of the well-timed eye roll. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and took a sincere interest in everybody around him. He appreciated everyone he encountered on his daily neighborhood walks. He adored his grandchildren who will enjoy the enduring benefits of the guidance and goodness Rod offered on a daily basis, whether you asked for it or not. He stood up for what he believed in and made that opinion known. Rod’s kindness, wisdom and humor will endure in the hearts of all who knew him. Survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Susan; daughters Susannah (Alberto Cominetti) of Zurich, Switzerland, and Sarah (Alex) Bliss of Pasadena, California; 5 grandchildren: Samuel, Alessandro, Lorenzo, Emiliano and Dagny; brother-in-law Les (Carol) Wickboldt of Clayton; sister-in-law Charon Zemke of Amery; nephews and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Paul. At Rod’s request, his body was donated to the Mayo Clinic for the advancement of science. A celebration of Rod’s life will be held at a future date and his final resting place will be the Marsh Lake Cemetery in Clayton, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, Second Harvest Heartland, Union Gospel Mission, or charity of your choice. In honor of Rod, you can take a walk, engage a stranger in conversation and make a new friend, learn something new each day, read a book and talk about it, find something to laugh out loud about each day, root for the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the Celebration of Life Green Bay Packers, vote for in 2020, and do a good Beulah M Curtis (Miller) deed for someone when they least expect it.

Duane L. Fox, age 76 of Balsam Lake, WI passed away tragically July 31st as the result of an automobile accident. Duane was born September 17th, 1943 to Dorothy and L Lester Fox of Clear Lake, W Wisconsin. Duane spent his e early years growing up on a f farm outside Clear Lake and l later moved to Amery, where h was baptized at Redeemer he L Lutheran Church in Amery. H graduated from Amery He H High School in 1962. After g graduation, he worked at F Fabritech in Amery and att tended Barber school in Eau C Claire, graduating in 1968. He held a variety of careers including a route salesman for Folsom Bread out of Amery, and as a Realtor for Baker Land and Title. He most enjoyed, and was best known as the "Star Prairie Barber" where he owned and operated the Star Prairie Barber Shop for 23 years, until selling and retiring in 2009. Duane married the love of his life, Joyce, August 6th, 1988. Through this marriage, he was also blessed with two sons; Joshua and Jacob and raised his family in Amery. Duane enjoyed many various hobbies, including taking his family to car shows with his 1938 Chevy coupe and spending time at their cabin on Eagle Lake in Danbury. He also enjoyed spending time with his bear hunting family, taking many trips out West, riding Harley with Joyce, and trips to Sturgis. He loved being outdoors, cooking over an open wood fire, canning hot salsa and pickles, collecting a variety of things including gems and stones, which he made into beautiful jewelry. He was most recently given the nickname "The Rock Man" when he developed the lapidary at their retirement park in Texas. He thoroughly enjoyed his life and spending time with his family, friends and grandchildren. He and Joyce spent several years enjoying their retirement in both Arizona and Texas in the winter months. Duane will forever be in the hearts of his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, and two sons Joshua (Molly) Fox of Roberts and Jacob (Ally) Fox of River Falls; grandchildren Ashlyn, Kendra, Mason and Parker, siblings Terry, Jane LaMere, Judy (Steve) Kallevang and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and Lester Fox and brother in law John LaMere. A visitation will be held Friday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery from 4-7 p.m.; social distancing and face coverings are requested by the family. The family understands if you cannot attend due to the current pandemic, and appreciates your thoughts and prayers. An outdoor celebration his life will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Balsam Lake Pine Park. People attending please bring a chair and again maintain social distancing and masks. You may sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation services assisted the family.

There are two things you can do with your head down – play golf and pray. -Lee Trevino Passed peacefully on 7/26/2020. Age 97, of Amery, WI formerly of St. Paul, MN - resided the last two y years at Silver Bay Veterans H Home. Born Feb. 26, 1923 in W Willmar, MN to Milton F A Adams and Emma Magn nuson Adams. Preceded in d death by his parents, brothe Earl, Leonard, Wally, ers a sister Alice. Survived and b wife of 69 years, Mary by ( (Kelly), son Don (Anne), d daughter Christine (Joseph) W Wojcik, grandchildren N Nicole(Jamie) Fondow, Brian(Kristen) Adams, Andy Quirk, Alex(Heather) Quirk, and 7 great grandchildren, sister Nancy O'Neil Possinger. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Employed by the U.S. Postal Service retiring in February 1978. Life-long golfer, member at Willmar, Keller, and Amery Golf Courses - winning club championship at Willmar and Amery courses. During WWII served in the Army Air Force / saw service in Belgium, Holland, Germany - fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Private graveside service - interment at Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Spooner, WI

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Beulah graduated from Barron High School and Rice Lake Teachers College Sunday, August 16, 1-3pm Village Park, Middle Shelter 227 Maple Street N, Turtle Lake, WI Due to COVID, food will NOT be served. Feel free to bring your own picnic lunch!

REGULAR MEETING Town of Clear Lake

The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, August 10, 2020, 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: None 8. New Business: LP Pre-Buy 9. Road Maintenance 10. Possible Closed Session and Return to Open Session 11. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk WNAXLP

DEATH NOTICE

Curtis Gronhoy Curtis Gronhoy, age 74 of Amery, died on Friday, August 1, 2020 at his home in Amery. A Celebration of Life will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2020 from Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Visitation for Curtis Gronhoy will be 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. For further information and to sign online guest book, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Apple River Protection and Rehabilitation District (ARPRD) Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10 a.m. Lincoln Town Hall, 661 85th St., Amery Face masks are requested, and social distancing expected. To attend remotely, please email request by August 21 to arprdwi@gmail.com.

AGENDA 1. Call to Order/Set Agenda/Recognize Official Meeting Notice published and mailed 2. Approval of August 17,2019 Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of Treasurer’s Report 4. Approval of Audit Committee’s Report 5. Reports: Weed Harvesting, CBCW Inspection, Healthy Lakes Projects, Water Quality Testing, arprd.org -Summer 2020 Newsletter posted, Harvester purchase update, No Wake Zone 6. Election Secretary, Board of Commissioners 2021-23 7. Approval of grant application 2021 CBCW 8. Approval of application to harvest weeds 2021 9. Approval of 2021 proposed Budget: a. Revenue from 2020-$35,739.96; b. Income-$52,633; Expenses-$69,122.30; c. End of Year Operating Cash-$19,250.66 10. Concerns/Positive Points/Recognition 11. Adjournment The final agenda and budget are available at arprd. org at least 24 hours prior to meeting. Angie Johnson, Secretary WNAXLP

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basis. Memory Care has residents that are in isolation and having a pen pal gives them a connection to the outside world again. Pen pals can exchange drawings, favorite foods, photos and more. It is a great program for those in Amery Memory Care as it’s an extremely lonely time since they can’t see their friends or family in the flesh right now. Currently, no one can come into the building (families, volunteers). They are allowed to have a front window visit or Skype. Loneliness is a horrible feeling. Having a pen-pal gives a senior a way to feel needed, checked in on and something to look forward to. The seniors aren’t the only ones who benefit; it is a win/win. The writers from the outside get a peek into the past, while the seniors score some much-needed companionship. It is a great opportunity for a connection to be made from one generation to another. Similar programs are taking place across the country. Many are in partnership with school-age kids who could use a little extra writing practice—and a few more free time activities since their extra-curriculars have been put on hold. Amery Memory Care is open to anyone who wants to be a pen pal with any of the residents. Their Activities Department helps the residents respond back to their pen pals.

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Evelyn is seeking a Packer fan pen pal.

If you are interested you can view pen-pal options by scrolling down on https://www.facebook.com/ AmeryMemoryCare/ Or call (715) 268-4800 for a match to be made.

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DFI, DPI announce more than $140,000 in ﬁnancial literacy grants awarded to Wisconsin schools The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions today announced 10 grants totaling more than $140,000 have been awarded to schools across Wisconsin to enhance personal finance education. One of the awardees was CESA 11, which includes the School District of Amery and 38 other schools located in Northwest Wisconsin. Grant recipients were selected out of a field of 28 applicants by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) today announced 10 grants totaling more than $140,000 have been awarded to schools across Wisconsin to enhance personal finance education. Grant recipients were selected out of a field of 28 applicants by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy. “These grants will help thousands of students broaden their personal financial knowledge and become better prepared to make sound financial decisions as adults,” said DFI Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld. “Financial literacy is an important

life skill that helps students take control of their financial future. This program reinforces our continued commitment to educating Wisconsin’s K-12 students about personal financial matters.” Funded by DFI, the Financial Literacy Innovation Grant Program was open to Wisconsin’s K-12 public and private schools and is a collaborative effort between the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy, DFI, and DPI. The grants are designed to help teachers adopt and implement Wisconsin’s standards on personal financial literacy in their classrooms and in partnership with their communities. State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor adopted new personal financial literacy standards earlier this year. The standards are intended to help schools and educators at all grade levels to develop programs that provide the knowledge and skills to establish sound financial habits. “Thank you to our educators for taking the time to craft applications aimed at helping their students learn financial literacy,” Stanford Taylor said. “This collaborative grant program is yet another resource and benefit to educators looking to implement essential financial

courses into their programming aligned with the new state standards.” DPI conducted the initial review of the 28 applicants from throughout the state, and then the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy made the final recommendations. The grant program is designed to support the efforts of individual teachers and school districts to begin innovative and sustainable financial literacy programs and events, with a specific emphasis on student loan debt. The following school districts and local education agencies are receiving grants: Beloit School District – $10,000 CESA 3 – $29,229 CESA 11 – $30,000 Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District – $10,000 Lake Geneva Jt 1 School District – $2,675 Milwaukee Public Schools – $30,000 Rib Lake School District – $10,000 Southern Door County School District – $10,000 Stratford School District – $2,102 Twin Lakes #4 School District –$9,000 TOTAL AWARDED: $143,006

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That is a fancy can A Hawthorne Street resident was recently “Canned by the Band.” They decided to have some fun with the prank and add toilet paper, ﬂowers and newspapers to the display. Contact the AHS Band if you would like to “can” someone.

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WESTERN, WI— WESTconsin Credit Union begins their annual support of local schools through their Back to School Drive, beginning Monday, July 27 through Sunday, August 9. WESTconsin recognizes the needs of area students and schools may be different this year due to COVID-19, so has changed the format of their annual drive slightly. Monetary donations are encouraged to be made online through the credit union’s PayPal account accessible at westconsincu.org as well as their social media pages. They can also be made in offices or by calling (800) 924-0022. Funds raised will be matched dollar for dollar by WESTconsin Credit Union and directed to area schools in need. This year marks the twelfth annual Back to School Drive. Last year, WESTconsin employees and members, as well as members of the community collected over 4,300 supplies and raised $1,975. Visit westconsincu.org for more information.

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are shopping in a store or using public transportation. You do not need to wear a face covering if you are at a private residence, you are outside or if you are indoors and no one else is present. You can also remove your face covering in the following situations: When you are eating or drinking, while swimming or being on duty as a lifeguard, when you are giving a religious, political, media, educational, artistic, cultural, musical, or theatrical presentation for an audience, so long as you have at least 6 feet between you and other individuals, when you are communicating with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing and you cannot communicate while wearing a mask and when you need to temporarily remove your face covering to confirm your identify, such as entering a bank, credit union, or other financial institution or when having to show that you match your identification card when buying alcohol. Like with many things in life, there seems to be some gray areas, concerning times of exercising and at what point one should wear or remove while at a bar or restaurant. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from wearing a face covering, you are not required to carry documentation to prove that you do not need to wear a face covering in public. Not included with masks in the mandate are face shields. The mandate

says you are free to wear a face shield in addition to a face covering, but a face shield cannot be used in place of a face covering that would otherwise be required by this order. There may be situations where a face shield can be used instead of a face covering if you are engaging in work where wearing a face covering would create a risk to you, as determined by government safety guidelines, or if you are engaging in activities where federal or state law or regulations prohibit wearing a face covering. Businesses will not be required to provide face coverings for their employees or customers, but many businesses have decided on their own to offer them. In terms of the mandate being enforced, the state asks individuals to refrain from questioning why someone is not wearing a mask. Some people have conditions or circumstances that would make wearing a cloth face covering difficult or dangerous. State officials said no one should have to endure harassment, for any reason. Contact your local law enforcement if you feel you are being harassed about face coverings. The Governor’s order sets a minimum bar. If your local government has stricter requirements pertaining to face coverings, those requirements must be followed. Violations can carry a $200 fine. However, several law enforcement agencies around the state have said they won't actively enforce the mandate.

Sheriff’s offices in Grant, Dodge, Lafayette and Washburn counties were the first to advise residents in their communities that for various reasons each, they can’t or won’t enforce the order. “My deputies have sworn an oath to the Constitution, and when a law or order is in conflict, we must defend the individual rights of our people,” Washburn County Sheriff Stuart said. “You have an individual right to make your own medical decisions. We as government officials shall not intrude. The Constitution can’t be suspended, whether people get sick or not.” Stuart continued, “The Washburn County Sheriff’s Department will not participate in any enforcement in regards to the wearing of masks. We believe it is government overreach and unconstitutional on many levels.” Within the following days, numerous other Wisconsin County sheriff’s released statements including Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak, “The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will not take any enforcement action with regards to Governor Evers' Order 82-mask mandate. I encourage all citizens to continue to stay healthy and utilize the best practices to combat this virus.” The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department released the following statement, “Governor Evers has released an Executive Order regarding the wearing of face coverings in certain situations as a result of the public health crisis. This topic has divided so many in our communities for different reasons.

However, let me share my position from the public safety standpoint while recognizing that this is a serious health concern. “There is a difference between public safety and public health. Our deputies have a myriad of duties and situations to respond to. Many of these are centered around protecting the safety of the public, and to investigate crimes and arrest criminals. This virus is a public health concern, and I feel should be left to public health officials. Public safety duties include investigating crimes, responding to crashes and tending to victims, assisting at medical calls, dealing with those in mental health crisis and domestic situations. From a practical standpoint and with limited staff resources, having law enforcement respond to investigate someone not wearing a mask (where the penalty is a civil forfeiture, not a crime), removes deputies from doing what the citizens look for us to do. Calling 911 to report mask violations may also have unintended consequences of tying up emergency dispatch lines. “While this public health crisis impacts each one of us differently, I encourage every citizen to look out for and respect the wishes of those who may be most at risk to this virus. “While the governor likely has noble intentions, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office will continue to focus on crimes and public safety offenses, as opposed to seeking out or responding to complaints about those without face coverings.”

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The Polk County Salvation Army announced late in the Spring that their annual Backpack fundraiser would not be held in person this year due to COVID-19. The organization did say that they would still need to raise substantial funds to help support this program in Polk County, The Backpack Program in Polk County helps to feed families in need over the weekends when children are not in school receiving a free or reduced lunch. Each family signs up to participate in the program and each week volunteers from The Salvation Army pack the backpacks and ensure that the bags get to the school on Fridays to go home over the weekend. Each bag includes: a dinner, breakfast, fruit, vegetable and a snack and twice a month, a milk coupon. Last school year, the organization did not stop delivering backpacks despite school closures due to COVID-19. Instead, The Salvation Army partnered with the school districts to ensure the families who still depended on the backpacks could keep on receiving them when they got their meals for the week

from the school. Despite the pandemic, the service did not stop and organizers plan to continue with the program as long as it is needed and as long as there is funding to support it. In the 2019-2020 school year, the program supported over 300 families each and every week. Each backpack costs approximately $7 to fill. This year, with the annual backpack fundraiser having to be cancelled due to COVID-19, the organization is asking the community for its help. Fundraising Manager, Angela Moulton said, “Our annual fundraiser at the Amery Fire Hall has raised close to $30,000 in the past. Because of the limitations on hosting an in-person event, we are hoping the community will hear the plea for help and still plan to give.” Moulton said, “Many of the event sponsors from previous years are coming alongside and still planning to give to support the program. I am amazed at how generous our community is. At last count, I believe we have had over $5,000 in sponsors come in to help us reach that $30,000 mark.” During the month of August, The Polk County

Salvation Army will be hosting a virtual fundraiser to help raise funds specifically to help the Backpack Program. This program supports kids in the following school districts: Amery, Clear Lake, Clayton, Turtle Lake, Unity, Polk County Head Start, Luck and Frederic. Moulton said, “It will take a community-wide effort to help us continue this important service.” The organization is still accepting sponsorships of the program from businesses. Interested business sponsors should call 715-4974438 to learn more. Individuals wanting to give to support the program can do so by mailing a donation in to: Polk County Salvation Army MEMO: Backpacks, PO BOX 129, Clear Lake, WI 54005. As an added benefit, there will be a texting (Online Giving) option too. Those wanting to support can text the word “Backpack” to 24365. You will then be routed to an online giving form that will count toward the effort. Follow the Polk County Salvation Army on Facebook to keep aware of the total progress for this fundraiser. They plan to keep it updated as they go throughout the month of August.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND MODIFICATION RESTRICTIONS • ATVs and UTVs cannot be operated with anything else other than tires (exception: private property or frozen waters). ATV and UTV operators born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 who are at least 12 years old for an ATV (and at least

16 years old for UTV) must complete an ATV safety certification course to operate in Wisconsin (exception: on private property owned by operator’s immediate family). DNR Conservation Wardens recommend all ATV and UTV operators complete a safety course. The above is a consolidated list of laws. You can learn more about ATV/UTV safety regulations at dnr. wi.gov

Overcoming Ruination Oh Science, can you serve to save the sinking ship? Reports about her ruin rampant radiate. And can the politics prevent her plummet, as spreading speculation seems to state. Can social awareness stem the threatening tide, from many sides its harshness bringing on, with guidance, turn its keel, from peril, aside? Oh, peace, unravel violence; bring the calm. Each citizen of earth’s vast lands

and homes, encroached by toxic attitudes and germ, attacked and undermined by sinister syndromes, organisms gone awry or human motives infirm. Today is strange with all its complications, conflict on top of attack, illness unforeseen. our human powers meeting with frustration, let faith, brotherhood, and trust in God be seen. Carol Morfitt Welch

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Local stores invest in your community

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Twice as much CHARITABLE GIVING FROM SMALL FIRMS A 1991 study examined charitable donations from businesses and found something surprising: Companies with fewer than 100 employees gave an average of $789 per employee. That’s compared with just $334 per employee at firms with more than 500 employees. It’s another reason why shopping at small, locally owned firms can help your community.

sk anyone who works at a local non-profit agency in your city where they get the most support from. Chances are they’ll name a local business or two that donate time and money in a big way.

For many businesspeople, making a profit is about more than just collecting a paycheck. It’s also about having the ability to give back to the community by supporting the agencies and activities that help people who live around them. In fact, some of the most generous people in your city may be the ones who are operating successful businesses. Success in business and success in life often go hand-in-hand.

cies that are making a difference for people in need. And, since the business owners are living and working right in your city, they’re more likely to know which non-profit groups are having the biggest impact and which ones are best at solving the unique needs your local citizens face every day. They end up making better decisions.

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In addition to their monetary donations, local business owners are also often the leaders in your community. Their ability to “be their own boss” means they have the flexibility to volunteer for a wide range of positions. They might serve on the city council, the library board, participate in service clubs and simply donate their time to worthy causes. When you shop at a local business, you’re helping to support all the local causes that the store owner, managers and employees are supporting.

There have been a number of studies that compare corporate giving in various communities, and they show that locally based businesses often give more of their income in donations than the out-of-town companies do. And that makes perfect sense. Local business owners have more invested in their community than other people. The very success of their business depends on the community being prosperous, so they’re willing to write bigger checks to help support the agen-

A great local business always cares deeply about its community, and you can show your support by choosing where to do your shopping.

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nce you look beyond the big box retailers, it can sometimes be amazing to discover the unique, local businesses that have been your neighbors for years.

From looking beyond the major coffee chain for the local place off Main Street to hitting the downtown boutiques instead of the major department stores, shopping local is a great way to support your community — and maybe even track down some unique deals. But, where do you start?

your community. Many local businesses advertise in local papers, so pick up a copy and see what stands out. Many local papers also provide coverage of unique businesses, so keeping an eye on the happenings in your hometown is an excellent way to discover some new, local businesses. Social media also is an excellent tool for discovery. Like or follow one local business and it stands to reason you’ll get recommendations to check out a few more. Also, see which businesses your friends follow.

GET TO KNOW THE CHAMBER Most communities — even small and mid-size cities — have a Chamber of Commerce. Take advantage of them. A good Chamber of Commerce should be at the heart of the local business climate in your community, and many publish directories and brochures designed to spotlight the local businesses in your area. Drop by one day when you’re in town, or just pull up a business directory online. Flip through the categories and see just how many businesses you don’t recognize — but might want to check out.

JUST START EXPLORING Though all those routes are a great way to get primed on your local shopping landscape, nothing beats just getting out and strolling the streets to see what’s available. The best approach: Devote an afternoon to your own walking tour, paying attention to the businesses you probably drive by every day without a second thought. It’s amazing what you might find.

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Easy Summer Fare We know how much our readers enjoy the weekly recipe contributions from Carolyn Lumsden. While she is on a break, we hope you enjoy some of the following tried, true and tasty delights!

2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenders 12 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup shredded fresh mozzarella

2 cups Strawberries, fresh 3 Kiwi fruit, fresh 3 Bananas, raw 2 Oranges, raw 1 cup red grapes (seedless) 2 cups Blueberries, raw

LIGHTER CHICKEN PARMESAN INGREDIENTS One 24-ounce jar good-quality marinara sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS Preheat the broiler to medium. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Combine the marinara sauce and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, half the Parmesan, half the parsley and some salt and pepper. Put the beaten egg whites in a separate shallow dish. Coat the chicken tenders in the egg whites first, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken, scatter the mozzarella and remaining Parmesan evenly over top and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Drain the pasta. Serve with the chicken and garnish with the remaining parsley. Recipe Courtesy of Food Network/Ree Drummond

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DIRECTIONS Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool. Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving. Recipe Courtesy Of allrecipes.com

CREAMY PINEAPPLE PIE Creamy Pineapple Pie is a light and refreshing dessert that’s quick to make and impressive to serve. INGREDIENTS 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 prepared graham cracker crust Optional: Chopped toasted macadamia nuts and additional crushed pineapple DIRECTIONS Combine milk, pineapple and lemon juice; fold in whipped topping. Pour into prepared crust. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with toasted macadamia nuts and additional crushed pineapple. Recipe Courtesy of Taste of Home

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Water Garden versus Raingarden â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Is There a Difference? (Part 1) While watching a recent interview of two young gentlemen who have started their own company raising Koi, I found myself intrigued. So I began to wonder, how a water garden and a raingarden differ. I decided I should look into this and that some of you may be asking the same thing. A water garden is flexible enough to accommodate a variety of sizes, site conditions and styles. They can provide gardeners with an opportunity to try a diverse collection of Garden plants that may not Variety otherwise work in a regular garden setting. Julie Kuehl They can add beauty to Polk County your landscape and atMaster tract wildlife. Like the Gardener raingarden they can help restore native habitat. They are relatively easy to maintain. You can build a water garden almost anywhere and they can be almost any shape, size or style. Only your imagination will limit your water garden. Water gardens can range from very formal to very informal. They can range from reflecting pools to freestanding ceramic containers or half barrels. Your budget and space will dictate what type of water garden you will create. A raingarden is a form of organic storm water management technique. As some of you may have experienced this

year with some of the large rainfalls in the area, flooding can often occur when rain runoff exceeds the ability to drain. This runoff can cause not only flooding, but adverse effects on the oxygen levels in lakes and increased algae resulting in declines in fish populations and overall decreases in aquatic species due to fertilizer pollutants and debris. The idea of adding native plantings to help control storm water runoff is not new. Native plants have intercepted and filtered rainwater for thousands of years. The introduction of humans to the equation is what has resulted in some lakes and ponds not having clean water that you want to eat fish from or a place you want to swim in. If you live near a lake, river or pond, a raingarden may be something to think about. Water gardens are used to enhance the beauty of your landscape but also can function to eliminate a wet/boggy area in your landscape while a raingarden serves to help control water runoff, keep pollutants from waterways and protect the environment. Both have beneficial effects for wildlife. So whether you think a water garden or a raingarden would suite your needs better is up to you. Over the next two columns, I will give you pointers on how to create both a water garden and raingarden. Until then, keep safe and keep playing in the dirt. Any comments or questions contact me at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com

** THE AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE TIME BEING. WE ARE CONSULTING SEVERAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS ON THE LATEST RECOMMENDATIONS. FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR MEMBERS WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE A PLAN SET IN PLACE BEFORE WE OPEN. OUR TENTATIVE OPEN DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 1ST, BUT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ** Decisions are defined as a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration. We all have decisions to make daily, such as what are we having for breakfast, what to wear, what to watch or what is for dinner, then there are larger decisions; such as do we sell our house, or do I take that new job? Have you ever looked at the process of what it actually means to make a decision? There are six simple steps you can take, according to studymoose.com, to make even the smallest decision important! Start out by defining your problem (what to make for dinner), next, collect your data (what do you have on hand?) Third, identify your alternatives (ask your family), fourth, specify the criteria (evaluate all the options.) Fifth, develop a decision model (set up an action plan) and lastly, make your decision (decide.) The final test to your process is to know whether or not the decision is going to work for everyone, if not, you will need to start over and make a new decision. This process can be used for anything big or small! The more you use this easy process the easier those big decisions will be. Now what is for dinner tonight? Any suggestions, let me know! We are always looking for new ideas! Stay healthy and see you all soon! 2020 Memberships are due! Mail your dues to 608 Harriman Ave South, Amery WI 54001 and let us know of any updated information. â&#x20AC;˘ Like us on Facebook! Share our

postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center â&#x20AC;˘ We look forward to the day when we can all gather again and have you all participate in our daily activities at the center such as Coffee Club, Silver Foxes, Bridge, Pool, Cribbage, the Fitness Room, Line Dancing, Scrapping & Stamping, Mah-Jong, Polish Poker, Bingo and many more! If you have any questions about any of these activities please contact me at 715-268-6605; leave a message and I will get back with you as soon as I can or email me at aaccjen@outlook.com

â&#x20AC;˘ ALL RENTALS AT THIS TIME ARE ON HOLD; however, when we re-open and you are looking for a place to host a graduation party or family gathering such as a birthday party. For the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-268-6605 and leave a message for available dates.

â&#x20AC;˘ Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you! Jen Tyman, Interim Director

1945 - World War II Ends - 2020 To mark the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II, we are putting together a special section about the men and women from our area who served.

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Bentley has been battling an undiagnosed disease for the past three years. He battles monthly fevers, frequent stomach issues, loss of appetite, migraine headaches and debilitating fatigue. Bentley has been put through so many testsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;some work, some donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;with drugs that insurance does not always cover. Most adults would have a hard time enduring all of this. This has caused frequent day and overnight trips to Mayo Clinic in Rochester and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital of Minnesota in St. Paul. Going to school for Bentley has become a challenge, which is so hard for Bentley because he loves school so much! He continues to be strong with all the challenges he is facing. Bentley loves to go KXQWLQJ Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ VSHQGLQJ WLPH ZLWK IULHQGV DQG IDPLO\ DQG UHDOO\ HQMR\V school and playing sports (hockey, baseball and football). Bentley is the son of Ryan and Rachel Humpal, brother of Gavin and grandson of Dennis and Kelly Anderson and Dave and Pam Humpal.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Is it safe to get health care during COVID-19? What we’re doing to keep our hospital and clinics safe during COVID-19 BY PATRICK D. SURA, MD CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC

In the face of so much shifting news about COVID-19, our health and the health of our loved ones is what matters most. To keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe, it’s important to take extra precautions including wearing a mask, washing our hands frequently and keeping our distance from others when out. It’s also important to destress during this time. Take walks and participate in other outdoor activities that allow you to safely disPatrick D. tance from others. As you’ve read here, there are many Sura, MD things you should do for your health Chief Medical and well-being. There’s one thing, however, that you shouldn’t do and that Officer & is delay getting health care. Skipping Emergency appointments is risky and can lead to Medicine complications and more serious health Physician conditions. We know you probably have questions about getting care right now: Is it safe to go to a hospital? Can I acquire COVID-19 at the doctor’s office? What if I need care for something that isn’t COVID-19? Our hospital and clinics are prepared to help you and your family stay healthy. We follow strict cleaning guidelines and have arranged our public areas to allow for social distancing. Our employees are also following our personal protective equipment guidelines, including masking. As we’ve learned more about the coronavirus and how it spreads, we’ve implemented several new practices to help protect you so you can continue to get safe, top-quality care. Here are just some of our COVID-19 safety and security measures: 1. Following expert guidance in our hospital and clinics Understanding how the disease spreads is one of the best ways to keep ourselves and others safe. Our team of infectious disease experts specializes in preventing and treating illnesses that can spread from person to person. Our specialists are helping guide our work and ensure we’re following the best, most up-to-date safety protocols in all of our locations. In addition to help from our own experts, we’re following – or exceeding – safety guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WDH). We’re working closely with these organizations and many others around the country on COVID-19 prevention, screening, testing and treatment. That means that whether you need care for COVID-19 or any other condition, we’re already familiar with the best ways to care for you safely. 2. Treating COVID-19 patients separately from others

When someone has, or is suspected to have, COVID-19, we evaluate and treat them separately from others. By caring for COVID-19 patients apart from others, we can more easily see and treat patients for conditions that aren’t related to COVID-19. This helps reduce the chance for COVID-19 to spread and makes it safer for everyone to get the health care that’s right for them. 3. Extra cleaning and disinfection protocols We know that the coronavirus and other germs can live on surfaces people touch. That’s why we’ve added extra surface cleanings, disinfection and safety protocols at all of our locations, in addition to our regular rigorous cleaning standards. This includes doors, lobbies, restrooms, waiting rooms, appointment rooms, furniture, vents, equipment and many more public and private spaces at every facility. All our team members are doing their part to keep our clinics, specialty centers and hospitals sanitized. Our care sites are well stocked with disinfectants and other cleaning supplies. We’re going above and beyond to make sure every surface, seat, high-touch and high-traffic area is hygienic and ready for you when you come to visit us. 4. Making social distancing easier in our hospital and clinics To keep you safe, we’ve modified our waiting rooms and lobbies so patients can stay at least six feet (about two arm lengths) apart. This helps keep everyone safer and healthier. When you check in for your appointment – or if there’s a short wait – new layouts and helpful signage make it easy to know where to go and when. In addition, we’ve begun electronic check-in at some locations to reduce the amount of time spent in public areas. We’re also limiting visitors in our locations to reduce the number of people in our waiting rooms and lobbies. By having less people in our facilities, there’s less chance for viruses and other germs to circulate. That makes it easier for us to care for those who need it. 5. Wellness screenings at every hospital and clinics entrance Keeping people with COVID-19 quarantined helps minimize the spread of the illness. To help ensure that no one showing signs of COVID-19 arrives unexpectedly, we’ve set up wellness screenings at the entrances of all our care locations. Both patients and staff members are screened for COVID-19 symptoms when they arrive. If we notice any symptoms, we isolate the person and help them get the right care with standardized precautions and procedures. 6. Mandatory masks or face coverings The CDC and our infectious disease experts recommend wearing masks or cloth face coverings to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. All our team members wear masks across all our care facilities. For your added safety and protection, we also ask that our patients and visitors wear masks or face coverings. If a patient or visitor arrives without a mask or face covering, we’ll provide one to wear during their visit.

SO WHAT CAN I DO TO KEEP MYSELF AND OTHERS SAFE? While we’re taking every precaution to help keep our patients and team members safe, we can’t do it without your assistance. Here are a few, simple things you can do to stop the spread: • Wear a face covering in public (and when you visit the doctor) If you need to go somewhere crowded, like a store, wear a face covering. Also wear a face covering if you visit one of our clinics, specialty centers or hospital. If you don’t have a mask or face covering, we’ll provide you with one when you see us. • Maintain your social distancing Staying at least six feet away can help keep you and other people safe and healthy. When you come in for an appointment, we’ll observe social distancing guidelines whenever we don’t need to be in contact with you directly. For many conditions, video visits are another option to get care. • Wash your hands often Think of everything you touch during the day. You probably touch door handles, pens, railings and many other things you might not even notice. Wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds before and after you visit the clinic, as well as frequently throughout the day. Hand sanitizer stations are also available for our patients throughout our lobbies and care facilities. • Try not to touch your face We believe one of the most common ways the coronavirus gets into the body is through hand-to-face contact. When at the clinic or out in public, try to avoid touching your face as much as you can to limit the virus’s spread. We know it’s not easy, but combined with frequent handwashing, it’s one of the most powerful things you can to do help stop the coronavirus in its tracks. SAFETY FIRST DOESN’T MEAN CARE SECOND Your health is essential. If something’s bothering you – or you have a chronic condition that you manage regularly – it’s important to get the right diagnosis or treatment so you can feel your best. Putting off health care may complicate your condition or make your recovery more difficult. When it’s time to schedule (or reschedule) an appointment, call Amery Hospital & Clinic at 715-268-8000, contact your clinic or make an appointment with your doctor. We’ll always guide you to the best care option for your needs, whether that’s a video visit, phone visit or in-person visit. In an emergency, don’t hesitate to call 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room. It’s definitely an unusual time. But medical clinics, specialty centers, and hospitals are still safe places to visit, and we’re as dedicated to your personal health as we are to preventing COVID-19 from spreading further. Don’t delay time-sensitive care because of COVID-19 concerns – we’re here to help you with all your health care needs and find the right treatment options for you.

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Reading Has Ended! This year's Summer Reading Program officially ended last Friday, but our online events are still taking place. Check our website for details on online events: amerylibrary.org/summer-reading. Summer Raffle Winners: If your child or teen has won a raffle prize, the library will be in touch with you! Congrats to all our winners! Page Turner Adventures (Craft Kits): Online weekly events! Register for a craft kit for kids at amerylibrary.org/ summer-reading. Usborne Summer Camps: Online learning mini camps for kids 3-9 with an adult. Wednesdays at 10:30 am (sign up weekly). To sign up or for more info, check out amerylibrary.org/summer-reading. Quaran-Teen Crafts (Craft Kits):

We have special craft kits just for teens (grades 6-12)!! August crafts include popsicle stick catapults, shrinky dinks, color-your-own squishy, and paracord bracelets. Limited quantities available -- just for TEENS!! Sign up at amerylibrary.org/summer-reading or amerylibrary.org/teens. Books & Brews: Thursday, August 13th at 6 pm. This month we will be discussing As Bright As Heaven, a historical fiction novel about a family moving to Philadelphia right before the arrival of the 1918 Flu Pandemic. The most exciting part is that the author, Susan Meissner, will join our book club via Zoom! We're thrilled and honored to be able to discuss this book with Susan. If you want to join Books & Brews, send an email to hwiarda@amerylibrary. org to be added to the list and to receive

the meeting link. Books are available at the Amery Area Public Library, call to reserve yours. August Craft Kit: This month we're experimenting with "bleeding tissue" watercolor art. Each kit will include a pre-printed poster with an inspirational phrase in gold lettering such as "Be Awesome" or "Imagine Create Inspire". You'll also receive assorted colored tissue squares that create a watercolor effect on your poster once wet. Register for your kit by visiting our website at www.amerylibrar.org/adults. Ages 18 and over, one kit per person while supplies last. Craft kits will be available for curbside pickup starting Thursday, August 20th. In-person browsing and computer use appointments are here! The Amery Area Public Library will be

open on Tuesdays BY APPOINTMENT ONLY for 20-minute browsing and 60-minute computer use sessions. Visit our website at www.amerylibrary. org for detailed information. Schedule your appointment on our website or by calling us M-Th, 9 am to 5 pm at 715-2689340, press "0". Curbside Pick-up and Returns are still here! In case you missed it, the Amery Area Public Library is now serving patrons with curbside pick-up (by appointment only) and returns, Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Holds for all items can be placed via the MORE catalog or by emailing us at curbside@amerylibrary.org. Once you've received your hold pickup notice, you may call us to schedule your pickup time.

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Dream about what would have been Like I mentioned last week, it’s Polk County Fair time! Yes this week’s paper should be overflowing with pictures of fair animals, exhibitors, fairgoers, and our bodies would be very tired from spending 4+ days at the fairgrounds, but it’s not. We can just dream about what this fair would have been like…I know I would have gotten a blue ribbon with my beautiful lilies, I know that I would have visited A LOT with family and friends, I know I would have Pounding that enjoyed touring the fairgrounds, the I know that Pavement and I would have Pam Humpal eaten delicious fair food….and I know for sure, I would have enjoyed every minute of the fair just like every other year! Oh well, I girl can always dream. Now we are looking forward to the 2021 Polk County Fair! “Best Of The Amery Area”… this is the 1st Annual “Best Of” campaign sponsored by the Amery Free Press. The last week or so was the nominating period for our readers to show their appreciation to our area businesses. Nominations were made in various categories such as best hamburger, best service, best doctor, etc. Once the nominations are tallied, we will have ballots on our website for you to actually vote for your favorite business/ person. Businesses that made the

ballot can participate in a campaign to thank the readers for their nomination, and encourage them to vote during the promotion. I will be in contact with those businesses later this week. Thank you to everyone who took the time to join the fun in nominating your favorites for the “Best Of The Amery Area”! It’s Open House time at Overby Financial Services and MRK Financial Solutions. The celebration is Monday, August 10, from 1-4pm. Their new office is located at 741 Harriman Ave South in Amery. Please stop by and welcome them to Amery. How’s the fishing going? No not in the lake but at participating businesses? Yes the annual Amery Fish Finder is still in progress. Pick up an entry form at the Amery Free Press, Worn Again, or Chet Johnson Drug. Visit the participating businesses to find the name of their fish. Once your entry is filled, please drop it off at one of the above businesses for your chance to win Amery Scrip Money. Entries are due by August 14, with a random

drawing on August 21. Have fun fishing in Amery! On Saturday, August 15, there will be a benefit for Bentley, one of my grandsons. He has been battling an undiagnosed disease for 3 years, with many trips to the hospitals and clinics during that time. His next adventure is to a children’s hospital in Boston for some additional testing and appointments. The benefit will be held at the Amery Ice Arena from 2-6pm. There will be raffles, live auction, silent auction, kids activities, gun raffles, free-will donation appetizers, and much more. Thank you to everyone for your wonderful support, and continuous prayers…we really appreciate it! Happy Birthday on August 6 to my niece, Jackie. Have a great day! Happy Anniversary on August 9 to my niece and nephew-in-law, Carrie and Tim. Have fun! I hope you had a chance to see the beautiful full moon on Monday night…I love it! Have a great week…enjoy each day to the fullest!

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten Congratulations to Annabelle, recent graduate of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Great job, Annabelle! And a big shout-out to your family for reading all those books together! 2019 riding the wagon with grandsons, nieces & nephews at the Polk County Fair.

Northwoods Homeless Shelters awarded grant Northwoods Homeless Shelters, Inc. announced that the United Way St. Croix Valley awarded a grant of $2,000 to its homeless shelter program in Polk County. This award will be used to support case management and client assistance, including food, transportation, car repair, prescriptions, rent and utility assistance, etc. “This is the eighth year we have

received this grant award, and we are excited to have the opportunity to again partner with the United Way of St. Croix Valley to address the issue of homelessness in Polk County. We are grateful for their support, especially during this challenging time during the COVID pandemic when our usual fundraising efforts have had to come to a standstill,” said Virginia Ormsby, the Administra-

tive Director of Northwoods. The mission of the Northwoods Homeless Shelters is to provide emergency shelter to homeless families and individuals in our county and the surrounding area, provide support and case management while our residents are addressing the issues that caused the homeless situation, and assist them in the process of identifying and moving into afford-

able, permanent housing. Northwoods Homeless Shelters has been serving homeless families and individuals in Polk County since 1998. From 1998-2019, this non-profit agency has provided 47.243 shelter nights to 1,170 men, women and children. For more information about this non-profit program, please contact their office at 715-268-5730.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Lillian M. Pearson Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 35 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth August 9, 1927 and date of death May 25, 2020 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 753 Pondhurst Circle, Amery, WI 54001. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is October 23, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. /s/ Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar July 14, 2020 Attorney Andrew M.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Rosemary T. Bittorf Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 24 A Petition for Formal Administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth 9/5/1929 and date of death 1/10/2018 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 400 Deronda St., Amery, WI 54001. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The Petition will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W.

Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Branch 1 (by Zoom conference), before Circuit Court Judge/ Circuit Court Commissioner Daniel J. Tolan, on 9/8/20 at 1:00 p.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. 2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is November 20, 2020. 3. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. 4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment. 5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. The names or addresses of the following interested persons are not known or reasonably ascertainable: Jana Lou Omer, heir/granddaughter of deceased. /s/ Daniel J. Tolan Circuit Court Judge July 29, 2020 Attorney James Richgels Egan & Richgels, S.C.

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CITY OF AMERY Voting at: Amery City Hall 118 Center St. W, Amery Patricia Bjorklund, Clerk, 715-268-7486

TOWN OF GARFIELD Voting at: Garfield Town Hall 690 Minneapolis St., Wanderoos Sue Knutson, Clerk, 715-268-4414

TOWN OF ALDEN Voting at: Alden Town Hall 183 155th St., Star Prairie Christine Genung, Clerk, 715-248-7859

TOWN OF LINCOLN Voting at: Lincoln Town Hall 661 85th St., Amery Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk, 715-268-4747

TOWN OF APPLE RIVER Voting at: Apple River Town Hall 612 US Hwy. 8, Range JoAnn Agne, Clerk, 715-268-6506

TOWN OF VANCE CREEK Voting at: Vance Creek Town Hall 174 2nd Ave., Cty. Hwy. A, Reeve Glennis Lynch, Clerk, 715-455-1432

TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Voting at: Black Brook Town Hall 99 75th St., Clear Lake Sally Pickard, Clerk, 715-268-2926

VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Voting at: Municipal Building 133 Clayton Ave. East, Clayton Dave Fall, Clerk, 715-948-2460

TOWN OF CLAYTON Voting at: Clayton Town Hall 462 105th Ave., Clayton Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk, 715-948-2564

VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Voting at: Clear Lake Village Hall 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake Al Bannink, Clerk, 715-263-2157

TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE Voting at: Clear Lake Town Hall 375 46th St., Clear Lake Janelle Johnson, Clerk, 715-948-2189

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Paulette J. Braatz Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 41 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 19, 1949 and date of death June 25, 2020 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1102 Baker Avenue, Amery, WI 54001. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is November 10, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Court-

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At the election to be held on August 11, 2020 in Polk County, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated: ALL POLLING PLACES OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. Voters must be registered before they may vote. You may already be registered. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Lincoln is accepting bids for engineering of 75th Street from 100th Avenue to 110th Avenue. Contact Highway Superintendent Gary Utecht for specific details at 715-808-4844 or leave a message at 715-268-9282. All bids should be mailed or delivered to: Town of Lincoln Attn: Gary Utecht 661 85th Street, Amery, WI 54001 by Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Bids will be awarded at the August 13, 2020 Monthly Meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m. Published July 14, 2020 & August 4, 2020 - Amery Free Press

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NOTICE OF PARTISAN PRIMARY AND SAMPLE BALLOTS AUGUST 11, 2020 OFFICE OF THE POLK COUNTY CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY:

Where Paper Ballots are Used • The voter shall choose the ballot of the party of his or her choice.

Notice is hereby given of a partisan primary to be held in Polk County on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at which the nominees for the offices named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office under the appropriate party, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, if any, in the sample ballot below.

If the voter votes on more than one party ballot, no votes will be counted. On the party ballot of his or her choice, the voter shall make an (X) or other mark in the square next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a writein vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall make an (X) or other mark in the square next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall make an (X) or other mark in the square next to “no” if opposed to the question.

INFORMATION TO VOTERS Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter does not have acceptable photo identification, the voter may obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the voter presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

Where Optical Scan Voting is Used • If a party preference is designated, and votes are cast for ballot candidates of another party or write-in votes are cast in another party, only votes cast in the designated party will count. • If a party preference is not designated, and votes are cast for candidates (or write-in votes are cast) in more than one party, no votes will be counted Within the party of his or her choice, the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a writein vote and fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the write-in line. On referendum questions, the voter shall fill in the

At the partisan primary, the voter shall select the party of his or her choice. Voting for candidates of more than one party may invalidate the ballot. The voter must cast a vote for individual candidates.

oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “no” if opposed to the question. Where Touch Screen Voting is Used The voter shall touch the screen at the party of his or her choice. The voter shall then touch the screen at the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall touch the screen at “yes” if in favor of the question or the voter shall touch the screen at “no” if opposed to the question.

After Voting the Ballot After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The voter shall then deposit the voted ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit, and deposit the un-voted ballots in the discard box. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve, so the marks do not show. The voter shall then insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in marking his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

voter shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly.

Spoiled Ballots

A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter.

If a voter spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. The voter may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast.

After an official touch screen ballot is marked, the voter shall leave the polling place promptly.

The following is a sample of the official ballot. /s/ Lisa R. Ross - Polk County Clerk

001

Official Primary Ballot

001

Partisan Office

August 11, 2020

Notice to voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two (2) election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials (see end of ballot for initials) IMPORTANT: Use the marking pen provided. DO NOT USE RED INK!

Constitution Party Primary

in a Partisan Primary In the Partisan Primary: • You may vote in only ONE party’s primary • If you choose a party, votes cast in that party will be counted. Votes cast in any other party will not be counted • If you do not choose a party, and you vote in more than one party, no votes will be counted You must vote for individual candidates

Tricia Zunker write-in:

Tom Tiffany write-in:

Legislative and State

State Senator District 10 Vote for 1

Patty Schachtner

Legislative and State

State Senator District 10 Vote for 1

Representative to the Assembly District 28 Vote for 1

Kim Butler

Party Preference Section

District Attorney Vote for 1

Representative to the Assembly District 28 Vote for 1

Democratic

Republican

Constitution

write-in:

County

County Clerk Vote for 1

write-in:

County Treasurer Vote for 1

Amanda C. Nissen

write-in:

Sally L. Spanel

write-in:

STOP _____

End Democratic Party Primary

Republican Primary starts at top of next column.

Legislative and State

State Senator District 10 Vote for 1 write-in:

Representative to the Assembly District 28 Vote for 1 write-in:

Town of Farmington Ward 1,2

write-in:

County

Polk County

Ballot issued by

write-in:

Jeffrey Kemp write-in:

County Treasurer Vote for 1

write-in:

County

County Clerk Vote for 1

write-in:

Lisa R. Ross write-in:

County Treasurer Vote for 1 write-in:

STOP End Constitution Party Primary _____

Initials of election inspectors

Absentee ballot issued by

Initials of Municipal Clerk or Deputy Clerk If issued by SVDs, both must initial

Certification of Voter Assistance

I certify that I marked or read aloud this ballot at the request and direction of a voter who is authorized under Wis. Stat. § 6.82 to receive assistance. Signature of assistor

For Official Use Only Inspectors: Identify ballots required to be remade: Overvoted Damaged Other

End Republican Party Primary

If this is the Original Ballot, write the serial number here:

Continue voting on back of ballot.

Page 1 of 2-sided ballot. Ballot continues on other side.

Official Primary Ballot Partisan Office August 11, 2020 for

District Attorney Vote for 1

County Clerk Vote for 1

District Attorney Vote for 1

STOP _____

Democratic Primary starts at top of next column.

write-in:

Gae Magnafici

write-in:

SA M

Choose a party in which to vote

Cherie Link

write-in:

Complete the arrow next to your party choice, like this Choose only ONE

Rob Stafsholt

write-in:

Congressional

Representative in Congress District 7 Vote for 1

Special Instructions for Voting

Congressional

Representative in Congress District 7 Vote for 1

To vote for a name that is not on the ballot, write the name on the line marked "write-in" and complete the arrow next to the name like this:

Congressional

If you vote in this party’s primary, you may not vote in any other party’s primary

To vote for a name on the ballot, complete the arrow next to the name like this:

Representative in Congress District 7 Vote for 1

Republican Party Primary If you vote in this party’s primary, you may not vote in any other party’s primary

Democratic Party Primary If you vote in this party’s primary, you may not vote in any other party’s primary

SA M

General Instructions If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help (absentee voters: contact your municipal clerk)

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If this is the Duplicate Ballot, write the serial number here:

Initials of inspectors who remade ballot

Page 2 of 2-sided ballot. Ballot begins on other side.

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Official Primary Ballot Partisan Office Polk County, Wisconsin August 11, 2020

Representative to the Assembly District 28

Legislative and State

SA A M M SAP M A M M

Vote for 1

State Senator District 10

Sally y L. Spanel

write-in

Vote for 1

Choose a Party Primary

write-in

Touch the circle to the right of the party of your choice.

Rob Stafsholt

Vote for 1

Legislative and State

Cherie Link

write-in

State Senator District 10

Democratic

District Attorney

write-in

County

Vote for 1

Republican

M P

Patty Schachtner

Constitution

Democratic Party Primary Congressional Representative in Congress District 7

Representative to the Assembly District 28

County Clerk

Vote for 1

write-in

Gae Magnafici

Representative to the Assembly District 28

write-in

County Treasurer

write-in e-in

Vote for 1

District Attorney

Kim Butler

write-in

Vote for 1

Jeffrey Kemp J

write-in wr

Tricia Zunker

District Attorney

write-in

Vote for 1

write-in

Constitution Party Primary

write-in

County

Congressional

Republican Party Primary

County Clerk Vote for 1

Representative in Congress District 7

Congressional

Lisa R. Ross

Vote for 1

write-in

Representative in Congress District 7

County Treasurer

write-in

Vote for 1

County Treasurer

Legislative and State

Tom Tiffany

Vote for 1

Amanda C. Nissen

State Senator District 10

write-in write-in

write-in

Vote for 1

Official Primary Ballot

Partisan Office Democratic Party

Partisan Office Republican Party

Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. (See back of ballot for initials.) Instructions to voters: If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help. (Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.)

write-in:_____________________________

Representative to the Assembly District 28 Vote for 1

Instructions to voters: If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help. (Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.)

County County Clerk Vote for 1 Lisa R. Ross

Congressional Representative in Congress District 7 Vote for 1 Tricia Zunker

Legislative and State State Senator District 10 Vote for 1 Patty Schachtner

write-in:_____________________________

Representative to the Assembly

County Treasurer Vote for 1

District 28

write-in:_____________________________

Instructions to voters: If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help. (Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.)

If you vote on this party ballot, you may not vote on any other party ballot.

write-in:_____________________________

County Treasurer Vote for 1

Congressional

Legislative and State

County

Vote for 1 Sally L. Spanel

District Attorney Vote for 1

To vote for a name on the ballot, make an “X” or other mark in the square next to the name, like this: 7 To vote for a name that is not on the ballot, write the name on the line marked “write-in.”

write-in:_____________________________

County County Clerk Vote for 1

write-in:_____________________________

Kim Butler

Vote for 1

August 11, 2020

Amanda C. Nissen

Vote for 1

write-in:_____________________________

Gae Magnafici

Partisan Office Constitutional Party

If you vote on this party ballot, you may not vote on any other party ballot.

Cherie Link

Official Primary Ballot

write-in:_____________________________

August 11, 2020

Legislative and State State Senator District 10 Vote for 1 Rob Stafsholt

write-in

Official Primary Ballot

Congressional Representative in Congress District 7 Vote for 1 Tom Tiffany

Vote for 1

A M

write-in

write-in:____________________________

write-in:_____________________________

Jeffrey Kemp write-in:_____________________________

When you finish voting: Place your VOTED ballot in the ballot box. Place your UNVOTED ballots in the discard box.

Official Primary Ballot Partisan Office Democratic Party

Official Primary Ballot Partisan Office Republican Party August 11, 2020 Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. (See back of ballot for initials.) Instructions to voters: If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help. (Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.)

Congressional

Legislative and State

County

Representative in Congress District 7 Vote for 1 Tom Tiffany

Representative to the Assembly District 75 Vote for 1 David Armstrong

County Clerk Vote for 1

write-in:_____________________________

District Attorney Vote for 1

County Treasurer Vote for 1

write-in:_____________________________

Lisa R. Ross

write-in:_____________________________

Official Primary Ballot August 11, 2020

Legislative and State

County

Representative in Congress District 7 Vote for 1 Tricia Zunker

Representative to the Assembly District 75 Vote for 1 John C. Ellenson

County Clerk Vote for 1

write-in:_____________________________

County Treasurer Vote for 1

District Attorney Vote for 1 write-in:_____________________________

Partisan Office Constitution Party Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. (See back of ballot for initials.)

If you vote on this party ballot, you may not vote on any other party ballot.

Jeffrey Kemp

Instructions to voters: If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help. (Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.) To vote for a name on the ballot, make an “X” or other mark in the square next to the name, like this: 7 To vote for a name that is not on the ballot, write the name on the line marked “write-in.”

Congressional

August 11, 2020 Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. (See back of ballot for initials.)

write-in:_____________________________

Amanda C. Nissen write-in:_____________________________

write-in:_____________________________

Congressional Representative in Congress District 7 Vote for 1 write-in:_____________________________

Legislative and State Representative to the Assembly District 75 Vote for 1

County County Clerk Vote for 1

write-in:_____________________________

District Attorney Vote for 1

County Treasurer Vote for 1

write-in:_____________________________

When you finish voting: Place your VOTED ballot in the ballot box. Place your UNVOTED ballots in the discard box.

This sample ballot is an example for the Polk County municipalities of: Town of Clear Lake, Town of Johnstown, Town of McKinley, Village of Clear Lake and Village of Turtle Lake Ward 2.

When you finish voting: Place your VOTED ballot in the ballot box. Place your UNVOTED ballots in the discard box.

This sample ballot is an example for the Polk County municipalities of: Town of Clear Lake, Town of Johnstown, Town of McKinley, Village of Clear Lake and Village of Turtle Lake Ward 2.

Place your VOTED ballot in the ballot box. Place your UNVOTED ballots in the discard box.

This sample ballot is an example for the Polk County municipalities of: Town of Clear Lake, Town of Johnstown, Town of McKinley, Village of Clear Lake and Village of Turtle Lake Ward 2.

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Classiﬁed Advertising Representative Sentinel Publications, publishers of the Amery Free Press, Baldwin Bulletin, Burnett County Sentinel, Country Messenger and Osceola Sun is seeking a Classiﬁed Advertising representative. The position will work cooperatively with other members of the sales team to serve existing customers, create new customers and meet monthly sales goals. Duties include: • Working with customers and ad designers to develop and place ads in print and online • Actively seeking new print, digital and niche product advertising revenue The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, the ability to meet deadlines and a real attention to detail. Prior sales experience preferred. Microsoft Office and basic math skills required. Position pays base plus commission.

SEND RESUME TO: Tom Stangl, Group Publisher Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 • Amery, WI 54001 tstangl@theameryfreepress.com

Clear Lake School District

Transportation Director

The University of Wisconsin – Extension is looking for professionals who are passionate about helping others through education:

Job Title: Transportation Director

NUTRITION EDUCATOR

H.R. Contact: Joshua R. Ernst, Ph.D., District Administrator

for Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties

Contact Phone: 715-263-2114

Full time with benefits Deadline to apply: 8/24/2020

Work Schedule: 50% FTE: Beginning August, 2020 Description: The Transportation Director position begins with the 2020-2021 school year. This is a twelve (12) month contract, some weekends, summer hours may vary. Includes retirement plan, health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. The duties and responsibilities described below are considered the essential functions of the position. The job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be subject to fluid/rapid change according to the needs of the district. • Assists with the supervision of transportation services staff, in accordance with established District policies/ procedures. • Assists with establishing work schedules and assignments for Transportation Services staff. • Maintains records of transportation functions including personnel, operation, maintenance, body work, student riders, bus routes, and inventory. • Develops and reviews safe and efficient bus routes consistent with District policies/procedures and state laws and regulations. • Maintains on-going, pro-active communications with transportation staff and all other transportation stakeholders. • Assists with the management of information technology systems for the transportation services department. • Maintains updated knowledge of and conforms with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, district policies/procedures, and other developments in the field of student transportation; shares such knowledge as appropriate with transportation staff and administration. • Assists with meaningful professional development programs for transportation services staff. • Oversees and coordinates bus rider and ransportation staff safety programs. • Prepares transportation-related reports as needed. • Investigates and resolves requests and complaints regarding student transportation services. • Performs required and requested duties/functions in the event of an emergency/crisis • Maintains the bus fleet for safety and facilitates inspections by State Patrol. • Oversees all hiring/recruiting of hiring of drivers and substitute drivers (including onboarding , road tests, and drug tests). • Assists in maintaining written procedures for the transportation services department. • Liaison with municipalities. • Performs maintenance of fleet, securing repairs, and performs needed body work of fleet. • Removal of snow on campus and assists administration with assessing road conditions. Requirements: The desired candidate must have knowledge of and experience with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to student transportation. Must possess the ability to manage and lead a transportation team and work with the administration to coordinate transportation for two school buildings as well as extra-curricular activities. Must have experience working with student/public transportation management, vehicle maintenance, and other related transportation systems. Ability to develop and maintain positive constructive relationships with students, staff, parents, community, vendors, and other governmental agencies. Must maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with bus and air brake endorsements. How to Apply: Applications can be located on our District website, in the District office, or at https://www.clwarriors. org/district/Non-CertifiedStaffApplication.pdf Deadline: Application accepted until August 11, 2020, or until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, resume with references and letters of recommendation. Please submit all material to the District Office prior to the closing date of the position. The effective start date is immediate. Start Date: Employer:

Immediately School District of Clear Lake 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 www.clwarriors.org

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

COMPLETE DETAILS INCLUDING QUALIFICATIONS AND HOW TO APPLY CAN BE FOUND AT: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/enus/job/505280/nutrition-educator

RecepƟonist/Cashier Polk-BurneƩ Electric CooperaƟve is seeking a full-Ɵme recepƟonist/cashier. This posiƟon will answer the telephone and perform general cashier, recepƟonist and a variety of other clerical tasks for various departments. The successful candidate must have a high school or equivalent diploma. A two-year secretarial cerƟĮcate is highly desirable. One to three years’ experience in an oĸce environment with public contact is preferred. Must be proĮcient with personal computers using MicrosoŌ Oĸce products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access). Experience should also include cashiering skills, working with computer systems and other standard oĸce equipment. Must be able to work under pressure and have considerable skill in eīecƟvely dealing with a variety of people in someƟmes diĸcult circumstances and interact well with others. Must be able to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and comprehension. Must transmit informaƟon clearly over the phone and in person. Must be proĮcient in use of 10-key. Skills test conducted if selected to interview. Please submit an applicaƟon, cover leƩer and resume on or before August 10, 2020 to: Human Resources, Polk-BurneƩ, 1001 State Road 35, Centuria, WI 54824 or hr@ polkburneƩ.com. No phone calls please. An applicaƟon can be downloaded at www.polkburneƩ. com under My Coop/Employment OpportuniƟes. EOE/M/F/V/D

Clear Lake School District

Food Service Substitute Job Title: Food Service (Long-term Substitute) H.R. Contact: Joshua R. Ernst, Ph.D., District Administrator Contact Phone: 715-263-2114 Work Schedule: 50% FTE: Beginning August, 2020 Description: Food production, serving students, wiping tables, cleaning, food safety monitoring, and maintenance of all quality and sanitation standards. Work Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. when school is in session. Applicants must be flexible and able to work additional hours as needed. Salary: Current pay rate is 95% of $16.24 base=$15.43 per hour Requirements: Applicants must be able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Excellent customer service and teamwork skills required. How to Apply: Applications can be located on our District website, in the District office, or at https://www.clwarriors. org/district/Non-CertifiedStaffApplication.pdf Deadline: Application accepted until August 21, 2020, or until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, resume with references and letters of recommendation. Please submit all material to the District Office prior to the closing date of the position. The effective start date is immediate. Start Date:

September 3, 2020

Employer:

School District of Clear Lake 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 www.clwarriors.org

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

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CHILD CARE ASSISTANT TEACHER LEAP CHILD CARE CENTER

Position: Seeking caring and enthusiastic individuals to wll the position of Child Care Assistant Teacher at the newly constructed LEAP Child Care Center on the Unity School District Campus. Shifts will be from 5:45am - 11am and 1pm - 6:30pm, Monday through Friday. Individuals will assist with planned academic, enrichment, and recreational age-appropriate activities, enriching the lives of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s littlest learners. A LEAP Child Care Assistant Teacher provides consistency, structure, encouragement, patience, understanding and follow-up in daily routines. Compensation $11.50 - $12.50/Hour DOQ or DOE. 29 hours per week. QualiĆ&#x201A;cations: Must be kind, caring, and have a deep understanding of child development. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

Position: Unity School District is currently accepting applications for an Educational Assistant for the 2020-2021 school year. The Educational Assistant will provide, under the direction of a teacher, individual and small group support for students with special needs. The support for students would be a variety of academic and behavioral help. The job opening is a nine-month per year position, approximately 5 hours per day Monday through Friday. Requirements: Applicant must enjoy working with children and have strong communication and conyict resolution skills. The position may require the applicant to be able to lift up to wfty pounds repeatedly throughout the shift, be willing to work outside as well as in classrooms, and hold or be eligible for licensure as a handicapped aide by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. CPR certiwcation and training on proper seclusion and restraint procedures or willingness to become certiwed is also desired.

How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a Unity School District Application. Once complete, please send to Amanda Warner via email at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us or mail at 1908 150th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/. Or by submitting a General District Employment Application to Amanda Warner by email at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us or by mail to: Amanda Warner, Unity School District, 1908 150th Street / Hwy. 46 N., Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

CHILD CARE LEAD TEACHER LEAP CHILD CARE CENTER

Position: Seeking caring and enthusiastic individuals to wll the position of Child Care Lead Teacher at the newly constructed LEAP Child Care Center on the Unity School District Campus. Individuals will develop and implement ongoing academic, enrichment, and recreational age-appropriate activities. A LEAP Child Care Teacher provides consistency, structure, encouragement, patience, understanding and followup in daily routines. Compensation $13.00 - $14.00/Hour DOQ or DOE. 40 hours per week. QualiĆ&#x201A;cations: Must be kind, caring, and have a deep understanding of child development. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and be at least 18 years of age. Prefer candidates who hold an associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Early Childhood. Must exhibit leadership skills necessary to oversee child care workers, children, and the daily activities of the program. How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a Unity School District Application. Once complete, please send to Amanda Warner via email at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us or mail at 1908 150th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. Deadline: Open Until Filled EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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