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BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

It is the time of year when you need to grasp onto everything summer has to offer. Not only will it provide current enjoyment, it will also give you something to reminisce about during the cold, snowy days that are most like only a few months away.

Sadly summer days are winding down, but fortunately Amery is a mecca for summer glory. Local activities and resources will awaken all senses.

Before time runs out, visit the local food truck in the center of town, unwind on the patio of a local eatery, join the crowd at a Friday brat feed, or grab a bite to take to one of the parks.

The Amery Farmer’s Market will continue on Mondays from 3p.m.-6p.m. and Saturdays 9a.m.-12p.m. through mid-October.

The last performance of the Music on the River Series is Friday, August 17th. The show opens with Nancy and the Backwoods Boys, playing from 5p.m.7p.m. Check out the Classic Car Show, food, drinks, and prepare to be wowed by the headlining band.

Minneapolis band, Viva Knievel takes the stage at 7p.m.

The group’s website states,

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VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 The School District of Amery has received $155,000 from the State of Wisconsin from two grants, one for school safety, a second for mental health.

Attorney General Brad Schimel announced on July 30th that 81 school districts would share $4,771,686 from the first round of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) School Safety Grant program. The School District of Amery is the recipient of $80,000 of these funds.

“We have no greater responsibility than providing safe school environments, free from violence,” said Attorney General Schimel. In March 2018, the Wisconsin State Legislature and Governor Scott Walker passed and signed 2017 Wisconsin 143 into SEPTEMBER law,THURSDAY, establishing the DOJ 33, Offi2222 ce of School Safety 131 NO. 19 $100 www.moraminn.com andVOL. providing million for$1.00 school safety. Attorney General Schimel went on to say, “DOJ, school officials, mental health professionals, and law enforcement are putting real solutions into place so kids can learn, teachers can teach, and families will feel confident that when they put their children on the bus in the morning, they are sending them to the safest schools in the nation.”

The second is a grant allocating the district $75,000 in state funding to provide school-based mental health services. Amery is one of 64 school districts and consortiums sharing $3.25 million in funds. The program received proposals from 141 applicants. These funds are for the 2018-19 school year.

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Raising money for mentorship is a piece of cake

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members who showed their commitment to the program.

Guests were quite successful in raising funds for the cause. Lisa Thanig Director of Kinship of Polk County said, “We do not have an official final number yet, but it was more than $38,000 which is the most raised since this fundraiser began 10 years ago.”

Kinship’s annual fundraiser was held this year at The Gables of Turtle Lake. Businesses and individuals came out

THE SUN Hula skirts were not required, but having a sweet tooth came in handy at a recent luau fundraiser for Kinship of Polk County.

The organization believes mentors help kids connect to their community. At the fundraiser, it was community

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From left: Pat Cahill, Joy Cahill, Katie Appel and Merry Cahill show off their chosen dessert from the auction. Cahill Studios was the highest bidder at Kinship’s event.

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MENTORS: Kinship of Polk County seeking mentors as well as donations FROM PAGE ONE

to show support for the program and sponsors from all over Polk County donated to the event. Games and a silent auction were held, but the real showstopper was the funds raised during the event’s dessert auction.

An auctioneer facilitated a friendly bidding war as guests vied for a variety of tasty treats. Many of the delectable confections sold for well over $1000.00. The attendees jovially bid and outbid one another for their chance to have first pick at the treat table. Although participants were ambitious in trying to be the first to get their hands on the sweets, their main goal was to donate to a cause near and dear to their hearts.

Kinship of Polk County believes in kids and their ability to become successful and happy adults. Kinship is a non-profit mentoring agency for children ages 5-18 and has been in exis-

tence and changing lives since 1980.

Kinship kids are young people who would benefit from the extra support, encouragement, and consistent friendship a mentor can provide. Kinship mentors are people who are willing and able to invest in such a friendship with a child or young person in need.

Kinship kids are matched with mentors whom the program believes will be a good fit together. Mentors are men and women who come from all walks of life. They can be young or old, married or single. According to the program’s website, “Helping children meet the challenges of growing up is the goal of Kinship of Polk County. Many children are growing up without adequate adult support. To grow into healthy, productive members of the community, these children need additional adult companionship, guidance and understanding. A Kinship mentor can help fulfi ll those needs. Being a friend, listening and

sharing; it all adds up to a human investment in the future of a child who knows someone took the time to care.”

The Kinship program organizes different events for the mentor and mentee to attend throughout the year.

They have held pizza parties, visited Valley Fair, participated in Bass Masters Fishing, and cheered on the St. Paul Saints at a home game. A young lady who was matched with her mentor three years ago shared, “I get to do activities that I never had the chance to do before. I like going to the places with my mentor, but what I really like is talking and laughing with her when we are hanging out together.”

It takes more than dollars to continue the success of Kinship of Polk County. Mentors are constantly needed as kids wait to be matched.

There are two mentoring options for people who have the time and guidance to share. In the Traditional Community Based Mentoring Program,

a Kinship match meets three or four times a month to do things together.

This can be fishing, cooking, gardening, working on a project, or any other activity they both enjoy.

In the School Mentoring Program, a mentor meets at school with their Kinship kid once a week at a regularly set day and time for 30 minutes. During this time, the match might read a story together, play a game, do a craft or just sit and talk.

Most mentors would agree they feel like they get just as much, if not more, out of the time spent with their Kinship kid, than the mentee. Josh Shipp, who went from being a troubled child to an accomplished adult advocating for children has said, “Every kid is one caring adult from being a success story.”

If you believe that you have the time or guidance to lend to a Kinship kid that awaits a match, please visit www.

Polkkinship.org or call 715-405-3900.

SUMMER: Final Music on the River concert is Friday night FROM PAGE ONE

“Viva Knievel is an 8-to100 piece fearless American wrecking ball. Viva Knievel boasts chaotic stage shows, salute-inducing patriotism, face-melting guitar solos and earth-rumbling renditions of all your favorite songs that other bands are too afraid to play. We like to take our

audiences on a daredevil flight through the decades.” The band’s playlist features tunes originated by artists such as: Aerosmith, The Beatles, Bruno Mars, David Bowie, The Eagles, Prince, and Stevie Wonder, just to name a handful. The band’s website goes on to say, “Featuring a full horn-section, Viva Knievel gets down on it

and delivers some of the best renditions of funk ever heard.”

As summer winds down, autumn is on the horizon; this means the Amery Fall Festival is right around the corner.

The Queen’s Competition leads the way into Fall Festival. The Queen’s talent portion of the competition will be on Saturday August

18th, at the Amery High School beginning at 7p.m. Admission to the show is a $3.00 ticket as well as a Fall Festival Button. Buttons can be purchased that evening, or from Queen Candi-

dates and various businesses in town. There will be a Fall Festival booth at Friday’s Music on the River. The booth will have Fall Festival information, buttons, and tickets to the follow-

ing day’s Talent Competition. Before the talent competition, be sure to visit the Amery Band Booster’s annual Pie and Ice Cream Social.

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Despite rumors to the contrary, this is not the site of Amery’s new swimming pool or foundation work on a new Old Country Buffet. Crews last week did soil cleanup at the site of an old gas station on Harriman Ave.

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GRANTS: Mental health monies awarded to help students FROM PAGE ONE

$11,000 to the maximum amount, which Amery was awarded.

State Superintendent Tony Evers said, “In a given year, one in five students faces a mental health issue, with more than 80 percent of incidents going untreated. Those students who do get help, more often than not, receive it through their school.” According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, grant funds may be used for a variety of services from universal wellness activities for an

entire school to intensive intervention for students in crisis. The department believes students deal with the same mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, and substance abuse. Whether treated or not, these problems can tie into major challenges found in schools: chronic absence, low achievement, disruptive behavior, and dropping out.

Grant applicants conducted a local needs assessment. Additionally, applicants had to demonstrate how parents, caregivers, and families would be involved in the project.

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AUGUST 16 History group plans for Amery Fall Festival

Music on the River presents Viva Knievel The 6th Anniversary of Music on the River will conclude the 2018 season with Viva Knievel on the Danielson Stage at 7 p.m. on Friday.

From 5-7 p.m. Nancy & The Backwoods Boys will entertain in Michael Park.

Cruise-in Car Show, food, beer and wine is available.

St. Croix Falls Coffee Connection Coffee Connection with Seth Spading/Wise Health, will take place at St. Croix Valley Senior Center, 140 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, on Friday, Aug. 17, from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

AUGUST 18 Queen Talent Competition for Amery Fall Festival Amery Fall Festival queen candidates will hold their Queen Talent competition in the Amery high school auditorium at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18.

Tickets available at the door with proceeds to royalty scholarships.

Amery Band Boosters Pie & Ice Cream Social The Amery High School Band Boosters will be hosting a Pie and Ice Cream Social from 5-7 p.m. in the High School cafeteria prior to the Miss Amery Talent show on Saturday, August 18th.

Pulled pork sandwiches along with many homemade pies for you to enjoy. Come out and support our Amery High School Band!

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Amery Area Historical Society will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, to make final plans for its Amery Fall Festival activities.

The meeting will be held in the History Room at Amery Public Library. The room is located in the lower level of the library and is handicapped accessible.

An update will also be given on several grants the society has recently received. The meeting is open to the public and information on membership will be available.

On August 16, the Amery Area Garden Club will tour the Farm Home Gardens at Turtle Lake. We will meet at the Community Center parking lot at 1:15 to car pool to the tour.

For questions call 715 554 1036.

Visitors always welcome.

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Opening act for Music on the River Nancy and The Backwoods Boys are the opening act playing from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, in Michael Park.

This 34th annual event is held at George Sollman’s, 5 miles south of Turtle Lake on Hwy. K at 862 2 3/8 St., Clayton.

On Saturday there will be a sawdust pile for kids, music

by TC & the Heuts, sanctioned pedal pull, slow tractor race, tractor tug of war and a parade.

Sunday is a prayer service with music by “Circle Unbroken,” antique & classic tractor pull, music by Little Falls Music Makers and a raffle drawing.

Gates are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with steam threshing, stone flour mill, steamed powered saw mill, steam powered rock crushing and rope making plus other demonstrations and displays.

For more information call 715-948-2533 or 715-781-5566.

AUGUST 19 Bar-B-Que Chicken Dinner Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Amery, will hold their annual Bar-B-Que Chicken Dinner on Sunday, Aug. 19. Serving is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On the menu is bar-b-qued chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, bars and beverages.

Take outs are available.

Annual Corn & Brat Feed East Immanuel Lutheran Church will hold their annual Corn and Brat Feed on Sunday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in their outdoor chapel.

On the menu is fresh corn on the cob, brats with all the fixings, baked beans, lemonade, coffee and dessert.

Entertainment by Amy Johnson and local musicians.

East Immanuel is 5 miles south of Amery on Hwy. 46, then west on 20th Ave. then north on 120th St. Look for the

steeple.

Pie & Ice Cream Social Little Falls Lutheran Church will be holding a Pie & Ice Cream Social at the church on Sunday, Aug. 19, from 4-6:30 p.m.

On the menu is BBQ sandwich, chips, pickle, homemade pie, ice cream and beverage.

AUGUST 20 Amery Boy Scout Thai Adventure presentation Everyone is welcome to join Amery Boy Scout Thai Adventure presentation on August 20, 2018 at Cool Creator Club, 127 Keller Avenue N. Amery.

Russell will share his Boy Scouts experience from Thailand. Doors open at 5:30 PM for you to enjoy pictures and exhibition. His presentation will start at 6:30 PM.

AUGUST 23 Grief Recovery Support Group GriefShare a nondenominational grief recovery and support group will begin their next session Thursday, August 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The video seminars are combined with group discussion and workbook exercises to cause pause and reflection in the healing of loss of a loved one. You may join the group anytime during the 13 week session. For more information call our church office at 715-2687717.

AUGUST 25 Pat Donohue, guitarist at Amery Classic Theatre Amery Arts Alliance presents Patrick Donohue is an

American fingerstyle guitarist. He is a Grammy winning, national fingerpicking guitar champion songwriter. He performed on a Prairie Home Companion for several years, both as a member of the house band and as a featured artist.

The show is at 7 p.m. at the Amery Classic Theatre.

AUGUST 26 Outdoor Mass, Sweet Corn Fest Apple River Knights of Columbus will sponsor an Outdoor Mass - Sweet Corn Fest on Sunday, Aug. 26, in Michael Park, Amery.

Mass starts at 10:30 am. with Fr. Gene Murphy of St. Joseph Catholic Church. There will be back to school blessing of backpacks and car keys. Bring a lawn chair.

The Sweet Corn Fest begins at 11:30 a.m. with pulled pork, beans, beverages and a dessert along with faith formation student registration and games and youth activities.

JC Rock (members Amy Jo Most, Tom Pechacek, Trudy Vien, Bruce Fielder, Patty Most) will be playing music for listening enjoyment.

SEPTEMBER 8 Amery Area Historical Society The Amery Area Public Library will present Chad Lewis: Wisconsin’s Gangster Past in the Burman Room. Following this event, the Amery Area Historical Society (AAHS) will hold an open house from 1-4 p.m. in the lower level of the library.

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The price of free speech

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” – First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Free speech has been in the news again this past week on both ends of the spectrum.

Alex Jones, a radio and internet host, was banned by Apple, Facebook, Spotify and YouTube past week. Jones is considered Publisher this by some to be a “conservative and Tom Stangl conspiracy theorist.” Jones believes the mass shooting at Sandy Hook elementary was staged. Jones was banned for promoting violence and hate speech.

The Guardian reported Facebook unpublished four pages run by Jones for “repeated violations of community standards.” YouTube terminated Jones’s account over him repeatedly appearing in videos despite being subject to a 90-day ban from the website, and Spotify removed the entirety of one of Jones’s podcasts for “hate content.”

Social media sites are coming under pressure resulting from revelations that groups involved with foreign nations used their platforms to manipulate and influence the 2016 presidential election. Jones was banned by violating “community standards” clauses in user agreements that we all agree to, but very few of us every read.

These actions are seen by some as a way for social media companies to change the discussion from being about them to be about the “good” they are doing in policing their websites.

As the reporting on Jones was being done, an old free speech headline received new life.

Unfortunately, the return of professional football has brought the return of the political hot potato regarding what players do or don’t do during the national anthem.

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling in 2016 during the playing of the national anthem as a way to call attention to police brutality and racial injustice.

Several reports from 2016 said that Kaepernick kneeled after being told by a veteran that this was the most respectful method to protest during the anthem.

The anthem protest quickly devolved into a referendum on patriotism. President Trump fueled this misdirection, painting the protestors as spoiled millionaires who hated their nation, urging owners to fire protestors.

NFL owners have made the situation worse by their mixed signals on the issue.

Free speech isn’t always pretty. In some cases, it’s down right ugly. If you disagree with Mr. Jones about what he says, fine. But unless he is directly breaking the law, he has every right to say what he thinks.

NFL players have every right to kneel or stay in the locker room during the national anthem.

Peaceful protests are the way that social injustices can be discussed. If we can talk to each other, we can find common ground.

The Constitution guarantees these rights to all Americans. Good people have died to ensure free speech for generations.

We need to be wary of anyone who wants to “protect us” by taking these rights away, no matter how well intended they may seem.

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.

Move over Griswalds; Siegert/Ziemer road trips provide real family follies

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

I have always found that I enjoy music, books, and movies, which are relatable. With that being said, it is should not be a surprise that one of my favorite films is “National Lampoon’s Vacation.”

It brings me joy to think back on my experiences participating in what I consider to be summer’s Editor biggest gem…the family road trip.

April Ziemer I love my family dearly and even though it may bring me joy in after thought; our times in close quarters were not all “butterflies and rainbows.” In fact, I think I could give Chevy Chase and crew a run for their money in the family vacation department.

As a child I was fortunate enough to experience the places and people that make up America the Beautiful. It was getting from one destination to another that proved an adventure in itself.

If batteries died in my Walkman, my ears had better be prepared to soak in the sounds of my Grandad playing Marty Robbins.

I can remember making a little scratch mark on a West Virginia postcard every time he played Robbins’ “Town of El Paso.” Un-

fortunately, I think that postcard was left in a gas station somewhere in northern Illinois. Had that precious card not slipped out of my hands, I am pretty sure it would have been so full of marks by the time we reached Wisconsin, you wouldn’t be able to make out the picturesque Appalachians featured on the card.

I would like to say something else about that Illinois gas station; I can say almost positively we knew to stop there during the trek home because it had the best gas prices. How did we know they had the best deal on fuel? My Grandad had a little notebook in the glove compartment where he kept track of gas prices on the drive to our destinations. I most likely had to use the restroom in Indiana, but I held it until we reached the bargain filling station hours away.

I have been the bored child repeatedly asking, “Are we there yet?” and now I am the parent who wished they would have tucked mini-bottles of wine in the already over-stuffed diaper bag.

I used to see random pieces of clothing or a shoe on the road and wondered how it landed there.

Awhile ago my question was answered. We were in a car for what seemed like FOREVER, and drove on a doughnut tire all night long from northern Iowa to Kansas City. The Road Trip Gods decided one of our children getting

carsick repeatedly should be the icing on the cake. I ran out of bags to hold dirty, stinky items. An executive decision had to made, so I came to the realization our daughter didn’t wear that shirt much anyways; out the window and in the ditch it went.

Before you send in “Letters to the Editor” about littering, please understand I was a tired mother at the end of her rope. I am also perfectly happy to send a check to the state of Arkansas to cover any fine they would like to hand out to me.

A few years back my family headed to see my cousin graduate in Ohio. During this trip my Aunt Colleen and I were stopped in a drug raid because of the Florida plates on our rental van. I guess they took one look at our “Mom bods” and didn’t take us for the drug trafficking types. On this same trip, I ACCIDENTLY blew through a toll way. When we stopped at a toll booth on the way home, my Nanny piped up from the back seat to tell the attendant I didn’t pay on the trip down, and encouraged them charge me double. We are headed to Ohio again in March to witness this same cousin get married. I will certainly be mindful of all tolls.

Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 224, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-268-8101

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Time to stand up for a free press: We’re not the enemy

BY LAYNE BRUCE

Enough already.

The last couple of years have been an unending barrage against the freedom of the press and the practitioners of this noble trade.

From being called “liars,” “fake,” and “sick” by irate politicians to enduring capricious and punitive tariffs that are an existential threat to newspapers, the landscape for journalists today may be as inhospitable as it has ever been in the 242-year history of this great union of ours.

All this while the public at large seems unable to break free of the social media echo chamber. We retreat there to endlessly bicker with those who don’t agree, or to bolster the confidence of our own positions by seeking solace from those who do.

We’ve devolved into a nation of people who simply don’t want to hear it.

And that’s incredibly dangerous.

The bipartisan testimony of

20 members of congress last month before the International Trade Commission in opposition to tariffs on Canadian imported newsprint is a good indicator a lot of talk about journalists being “enemies of the people” is utter hogwash.

These men and women know the importance of community newspapers and their imperiled status in modern culture where too many marketers prefer digital analytics and too many readers prefer daily affirmation.

They know the men and women who work at the local paper are most definitely not the enemy — nor the problem.

But in a society where talk of the wicked media is hurled relentlessly on Twitter or cable “news” channels, all of us who take part in the honorable, Constitutionally protected trade of reporting news and ferreting truth get amalgamated into a cynical act of political theater that’s threatening to the very fabric of democracy.

And that’s what this is really

about.

We’re arguing over political philosophies and cultural divides — not about whether news is biased. I bet you a week’s pay and a dozen donuts the people who use the argument that news is “fake” don’t any more believe that than they think the Space Force is coming soon to a quadrant near us.

But the damage is being done. We as a nation are beginning to give a collective shoulder shrug the fundamental freedoms in the Bill of Rights.

And we’ve got to snap out of it.

We’ve got to accept that not all news is happy or affirming. We’re not always going to get what we want. I vaguely remember being taught that as a preschooler.

Aaron Blake, a correspondent for The Washington Post, asked in a recent column if the media should go to war with the President.

“Trump seems to want a war with his ‘enemy,’” Blake wrote.

“But should the media oblige him? And if it doesn’t, isn’t it unilaterally disarming?”

No, we should not go to war with the President. But it’s long past time to end the naval gazing and stand up for what we do. It’s our job to provide the best obtainable version of the truth and to champion the freedoms of the First Amendment.

To that end, The Boston Globe is encouraging newspapers across the country to editorialize on the importance of journalism in democracy — and to the communities we all serve — in their editions on or around Aug. 16.

“This dirty war on the free press must end,” Globe editors wrote in their call to action.

Thomas Jefferson — who had a notably tempestuous relationship with the press — was a president who still often rose to defend it.

He once wrote while serving in Paris as Minister to France: “The people are the only censors of their governors: and

even their errors will tend to keep these to the true principles of their institution…

“Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. But I should mean that every man should receive those papers and be capable of reading them.”

If we’re unwilling to accept news that upsets us, or if we’re indifferent to differing views simply because we don’t want to deal with them, we’re essentially giving up on the notion we can ever truly be “one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

I know it’s ironic, but I don’t believe we’ve given up because I don’t want to believe it.

Layne Bruce is executive director of the Mississippi Press Association. His email address is lbruce@mspress.org.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Amery: the Best of Both Trail Worlds To the editor: I was on the Trail collecting from the Self Registration boxes this last Saturday and I ran into a couple from Brooklyn Park at the Deronda rest stop.

They were camping in North Park RV area here in Amery. We got to talking about the controversy re. motorized vs. non-motorized for the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. They informed me that they liked to ATV and as a matter of fact had taken their ATVs on the Cattail that morning. Now they were riding their bikes on the non motor-

ized trail, and later eating at a local restaurant. They pointed out to me that bikes on the Cattail just would not work because of the surface.

The meeting with this couple is exactly why many of us feel we MUST keep the SSLST the way it is. It allows people of both persuasions to come to Amery and utilize the trails here. Making the SSLST motorized will eliminate all the activities sponsored by the friends group and others AND the people who are now enjoying the peace and quiet on the trail. These users are made up

1/3 from Polk County, 1/3 outside of Polk County but in Wisconsin and 1/3 out side of the state based on addresses on registration slips for money I collect from the yellow boxes. Giving permission for motors on trail will only allow the ATVs to go farther and not bring more people in the area. Keeping the trail as it is, will continue to bring more people interested in different activities into this area.

My wife and I just returned from biking and kayaking in Vilas County in NE Wisconsin. ATV trails are numer-

Trail funding

Grateful for community support for wheelchair swing

To the editor: I would like to set the record straight about Funding for the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail.

The Trail has been operated under Tri-party Agreement between WDNR, owner; Polk County, Manager; Friends of Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, maintenance and promotions.

As quoted in last week’s Amery Free Press article, Kirk Johnson from Lotus Lake Estates did not have all of the facts when saying I had made an untrue claim when I said this Trail does not cost Polk County taxpayers a dime.

Truth is Polk County does get paid for the work they do at the rest stops out of the Trail Pass Revenue collected. Much of this money is collected by the Friends from self-pay stations along the Trail and turned in to Polk County, while other vendors do the same.

The Trail was paved with 3/8 minus limestone under a DOT Stimulus grant of $850,000 from the Federal Highway Administration. The bid letter on 3-23-2010 to Antzak Construction for $566,215.44 for Surface to be paved with Limestone to the DOT specs and some amenities. I know this is a contentious subject, let’s all make sure the facts before we make accusations.

Thank you, Bill Zager, Amery Pres. Friends of Stower Seven Lakes State Trail

To the editor: A huge thank you to the donors who are making a North Twin wheelchair swing possible: Worn Again, Amery Woman’s Club, Amery Lions Club, Amery Hospital Foundation, and St. Croix Valley Community Foundation.

Those donors have provided the funds to purchase the swing. Another big thanks to the City and maintenance department who have agreed to install and provide the foundation. Giving new opportunities to the less fortunate is always a positive thing and should

give everyone a special sense of community and sharing.

I feel I personally have had a very privileged and fortunate life. I have had amazing opportunities to live for four years in the jungles of Sumatra where I saw the height of poverty. I worked next door to a “favela” in Sao Paulo, Brazil where I saw and felt the clash of privilege with poverty and rampant crime. I have taught special needs children in the suburbs and inner city. I have a CP grandson who is multiply handicapped and swims in

ous. The communities have had the foresight to Build paved trails between the small villages in the area. One can ride from Boulder Junction to Sayner to St. Germaine and on to Iron River. No shared trails but there are both bicycles and ATVs prevalent in the area.

For the best of both worlds, please keep the SSLST the way it is!

Respectfully submitted, Gary Osborn Amery VP Friends of the SSLST

joy with the smallest of pleasures.

It is time for me to do my small piece to give back. I look forward to seeing the smiles of individuals confined to wheelchairs as the enjoy one of the simple pleasures others have.

Watch for a grand opening coming this fall. Thank you to such a supportive community who wish to share with others.

Sharon Paulson Community advocate

County should be planning more non-motorized trails Dear Editor: Did you know the Polk County Board is considering allowing ATVs and snowmobiles on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail? This regionally significant trail is currently non-motorized and enjoyed by hundreds of walkers, bikers, skiers and snowshoers. This trail is significant because Polk County is surrounded by counties (including MN) that have or are in the process of creating real bike/ pedestrian trail systems. Polk County should be planning to participate in this future. Instead we have a board seemingly determined to destroy the only year-round non-motorized trail in our County. Trail planning should be

a thoughtful process not a rush to put motors on the Stower trail.

As part of its Comprehensive Management Planning process, the Town of Osceola conducted a randomized community survey and found the majority of residents stated a need for more (not less) non-motorized options.

To that end the Town of Osceola relies on the Stower trail to help fulfill its mandate to provide citizens a safe non-motorized place to walk or bike.

In 2017, they unanimously passed a resolution stating that the Stower trail should stay non-motorized.

Additionally, the WI Department of Natural Resources, recently surveyed citizens in our NW region about trail

needs and desires. This professional survey yielded the same results as we are seeing nationwide: a majority of residents want more, not less, non-motorized trail options.

Finally, if the County decides to put motors on the Stower trail, the tax payers will be required to pay back a $850,000 trail federal grant. This grant was given for development of the trail as long as it stayed non-motorized. If the county changes the trail use, we are all responsible. This makes no fiscal sense for our county.

Call your County Board member and tell them you want the trail to stay the way it is.

Amy Middleton

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RECORDS

AUGUST 14, 2018

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Aug. 7, 2018 Bruce J. Aitken, 46, Grantsburg, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Dianne E. Albrecht, 51, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Laura L. Anderson, 44, Humptulips, WA, fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

Joshua A. Barry, 23, Frederic, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Logan D. Berg, 30, Centuria, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Ryan D. Burkhamer, 28, Rochester, MN, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Michael R. Carpenter, 25, Dresser, operating while suspended, $200.50.

James W. Connors, 30, Osceola, operate motorcycle without valid license, $200.50.

Megan A. Crosby, 18, Webster, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Kelli M. Doolittle, 34, Dresser, dog at large, $100; dog at large, $100.

Tonya L. Ellis, 41, Balsam Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Josephine L. Fitzgerald, 17, Amery, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Charles H. Greydanus Jr., 29, Rice Lake, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Justin D. Grimm, 36, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Justin J. Grobner, 40, Somerset, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Jonathan J. R. Handy, 37, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Max R. Hoglund, 24, Hugo, MN, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Taner J. Hoppe, 23, New Richmond, speeding on semi urban highway (110 mph), $175.30.

Drew S. Jepsen, 26, River Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Michael A. Johnson, 38, Dresser, operating while suspended, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; operating a

motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Joshua D. Johnson, 27, St. Croix Falls, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Joseph L. Kohls, 45, Star Prairie, failure of occupant to notify police of accident, $389.50.

Jennifer J. Lackner, 44, Dresser, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Lucas A. Leikam, 20, Spooner, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

David R. Lein, 46, Milltown, inattentive driving, $175.90.

Janis L. Madson, 35, Luck, failure of occupant to notify police of accident, $389.50.

Sherina M. Mailand, 44, St. Croix Falls, operating left of center line, $213.10.

Andrew D. Meyer, 25, Deer Park, operating while suspended, $200.50; racing on highway, $389.50.

Coleton J. M. Mitthun, 25, Centuria, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Sheng X. Moony, 24, St. Paul, MN, operate personal watercraft without valid safety certificate – persons born after 1-1-1989, $232; operate motorboat within 100 ft. of dock, $232.

Tammie D. Nasseff, 54, Hudson, operating left of center line, $213.10.

Nicole L. Norlund, 30, Amery, operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10.

Heather K. Olson, 43, Sandstone, MN, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50; operating left of center line, $213.10; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Danielle M. Oneill, 39, Chandler, AZ, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Jared V. Phernetton, 28, Webster, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

David R. Pomeroy, 63, Grantsburg, failure to yield right of way, $195.90.

Sheila M. Potvin, 50, Centuria, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50.

Gavin R. Rayburn, 20, Chisago City, MN, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Liam P. F. Roach, 18, Webster, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Cassandra M. Rose, 31, St. Croix Falls, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Blake D. Rust, 24, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50; operate after revocation/suspension of registration, $175.30.

Courtny C. Schommer, 27, Balsam Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Neal D. Shethg, 39, Newport Beach, CA, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Maren T. Sjolander, 18, Dresser, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Angelique J. Smith, 36, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Patricia A. Sonnenberg, 23, Almena, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Cora M. Spalding, 35, Lindstrom, MN, keep open intoxicants in MV-driver, $263.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10; fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Brad L. Sternaman, 46, Amery, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Nathan J. Tesch, 20, Buffalo, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Mikal S. Urhammer, 25, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Jason L Wehking, 35, Balsam Lake, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Tammy R. Wells, 42, Luck, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; fail to notify address change (photo license), $162.70.

Michael D. Wiley, 70, Welch, MN, operate motorboat within 100 ft. of dock, $232.

Trevor R. Williamson, 19, Centuria, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50.

Polk County Arrests Brent J. Strege, 40, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on July 30 for disorderly conduct warrant and a New Richmond PD warrant.

Jeremy D. Thayer, 22, Balsam Lake, was arrested on July 31 for warrants and a probation hold.

John E. Holmes, 59, Amery, was arrested on July 29 for resisting arrest and OWI. Brenda R. McRoberts, 46, Colfax, was arrested on July 31 for operating under influence 1st and PAC .08 or

more.

Trevor S. Backes, 21, Osceola, was arrested on Aug. 2 for OWI. Michael T. Frederick, 49, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Aug. 3 for possession of THC 2nd, possession of drug paraphernalia and OWI drug 1st.

Michelle D. Despiegelaer, 49, Milltown, was arrested on July 30 for disorderly conduct and trespass to land.

Justin P. Dahlen, 38, Menomonie,

was arrested on Aug. 2 for disorderly conduct.

Jacob G. Shilts, 23, Dresser, was arrested on Aug. 3 for misdemeanor bail jumping.

Trevor J. Guerin, 29, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Aug. 5 for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Joshua J. Lehrke, 39, Cushing, was arrested on Aug. 6 for domestic simple assault.

Amery Police Report 08/03/18-08/09/18 08/03/18, 08:13a.m., Business alarm 08/03/18, 04:35p.m., Traffic stop 08/03/18, 05:08p.m., Traffic stop 08/03/18, 07:58p.m., Suspicious activity 08/03/18, 08:35p.m., Traffic stop 08/03/18, 09:15p.m., Traffic stop 08/03/18, 11:36p.m., Noise complaint 08/04/18, 01:01a.m., Assist citizen 08/04/18, 06:57a.m., Assist other agency 08/04/18, 08:29a.m., Disturbance 08/04/18, 09:48a.m., Juvenile call 08/04/18, 11:03a.m., Suspicious activity 08/04/18, 02:30p.m., Traffic complaint 08/04/18, 02:40p.m., Assist other agency 08/04/18, 03:33p.m., Assist motorist 08/04/18, 06:50p.m., Suspicious activity 08/05/18, 12:09a.m., Assist citizen 08/05/18, 01:37a.m., Suspicious activity 08/05/18, 06:44p.m., Juvenile call 08/05/18, 10:28p.m., Traffic stop 08/05/18, 11:18p.m., Traffic stop 08/06/18, 11:12a.m., Fraud report 08/06/18, 01:58p.m., Welfare check 08/06/18, 02:40p.m., Assist in civil issue 08/06/18, 04:36p.m., Traffic complaint 08/06/18, 06:18p.m., Assist citizen 08/06/18, 06:22p.m., ATV violation 08/06/18, 07:36p.m., Mental health call 08/06/18, 11:55p.m., Assist other agency 08/07/18, 06:30a.m., Hit and run motor vehicle accident property damage 08/07/18, 02:45p.m., Traffic complaint 08/07/18, 05:00p.m., National Night Out at Michael Park. Thank you to all who attended!

08/07/18, 04:05p.m., Assist citizen 08/07/18, 05:58p.m., Disturbance 08/07/18, 08:39p.m., Welfare check 08/07/18, 09:47p.m., Disturbance 08/07/18, 09:52p.m., Juvenile call 08/07/18, 10:37p.m., Mental health call 08/08/18, 02:04p.m., Assist citizen 08/08/18, 02:18p.m., Vehicle lockout 08/08/18, 03:19p.m., Traffic stop 08/08/18, 05:36p.m., Traffic stop 08/08/18, 06:24p.m., Traffic stop 08/08/18, 07:13p.m., Mental health call 08/08/18, 08:34p.m., Traffic stop 08/08/18, 09:19p.m., Assist citizen 08/08/18, 10:59p.m., Juvenile call 08/09/18, 12:32a.m., Mental health call 08/09/18, 10:44a.m., Theft report stolen bike 08/09/18, 03:03p.m., Assist motorist 08/09/18, 03:52p.m., Traffic stop 08/09/18, 04:56p.m., Traffic stop 08/09/18, 07:31p.m., Noise complaint 08/09/18, 08:55p.m., Traffic stop

Arrest: Anthony Dejaun Macklin, 47 of Detroit. Outstanding warrant out of Michigan

Polk County Marriage Licenses issued Jesse Allen Fick and Tara Lynn Mitch were issued a license on July 29, 2018.

Joshua Allen Draves and Tricia Mary Jansen were issued a license on July 29.

Dylan Joseph Hendricks and Katelyn Mary Kelsey were issued a license on July 30.

William Henry Kuehndorf and Tara Marie Valerio were issued a license on July 30.

Nathan Thoams Reda and Raya Ashley McKenzie were issued a license on July 30.

Zakkary Bruce Matis and Abigail Suzanne Brightbill were issued a license on July 30.

Dakota James Wheeler and Ashley Lynn Posthumus-Ackerman were issued a license on Aug. 2.

Thomas Colin Crandall and Elizabeth Judith Deysach were issued a license on Aug. 2.

Randy Carl Milstead and Samantha Rose Langermann were issued a license on Aug. 2.

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

AUGUST 14, 2018

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110 Years Ago August 13, 1908 Bad Pair Skidoo There has been a “bad pair” camping up river for some time. On Saturday the man came to Amery, got well filled up with booze of different kinds and proceeded to “show” the people.

He pulled a 32 caliber revolver on one of our prominent young gentlemen, with no cause whatever for doing so, but as usual Marshal F. G. Bernier was on the ground at the right time, and although the man was drunk and ugly he took the gun away and took care of him until Sunday night when both man and woman were shipped east to parts unknown.

105 Years Ago August 14, 1913

Youngsters compete in kiddie parade

Up-to-Date Picture Theatre R. B. Maxson has started work on a large modern moving picture and vaudeville theatre in this village and expects to have Yesterday’s it completed for opening News early this fall.

Diane Stangl The building will be 35x90 feet with concrete basement, steam heat, electric lights, raised floor, high class up-todate opera seats, stage 25 foot opening and 20 feet deep, in fact, not a detail will be overlooked to make it one of the most complete, commodious and up-to-date of its kind in the northwest.

100 Years Ago August 15, 1918 You May Eat Beef Please give the following copy of telegram, which I received Aug. 10 from Magnus Swenson widest possible publicity.

“All restrictions on use of beef in public eating places and in homes, are hereby withdrawn. Beef may now be eaten in any form each day in the week and at every meal.”

E. A. Palmer, County Federal Food Administrator.

95 Years Ago August 2, 1923 Accident Victims Still in Serious Condition The condition of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hall who were injured in an automobile accident near Range a week ago remain practically unchanged.

Mr. Hall has lucid moments, but Mrs. Hall has been entirely irrational ever since the accident. Both are still at the Polk County Hospital.

Injured On Outing Miss Sylvia Rothberg who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. A. McGilnor at their summer home on Lake Wapogasset, had a painful accident

Capturing first place honors in the Fantasyland category during the Fall Festival kiddie parade in 1979 were: Tom, Sara and Jill Schanon, Jessie Williams, Laura Schanon and Catherine Freiseis.

July 21. She was out in a boat when a breeze caught her hat, without thinking she tried to catch it. In doing so, she threw her arm into the flywheel of the gasoline engine.

She was immediately brought to this city where the broken bones were set, and she left for home in St. Paul.

90 Years Ago July 26, 1928 W. H-E. Co. Moves to New Store The Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Company has moved its merchandising department into the beautiful new building erected or them by the Union State Bank.

This is one of the most showy and one of the finest buildings in the city and Manager Houger of the W. H-E. Co. is making elaborated arrangements for the display and handling of electrical merchandise of every kind and description. The artistic arrangement of goods, and the beautiful and brilliant lighting of both interior and exterior make this new business block one of Amery’s show places.

Oil Roads and Streets The highway department has oiled the highway north and south of this city and the main streets in the city have also been treated.

The holes have been greatly reduced and the dust nuisance practically eliminated. With proper care these roads should stand up for a considerable period.

Church Newly Decorated The exterior of Redeemer Lutheran Church has been redecorated throughout and now presents a beautiful appearance.

This is one of Amery’s finest churches and the work just completed adds the finishing touch to a beautiful structure.

Falls From Tank, Badly Hurt

Cass Curtiss, one of the crew, which has been repairing the city water tank fell twenty feet from one of the bents on the tank last Thursday and was badly injured. He struck on his hands and head, breaking his left wrist, and badly injuring his spine in the neck and the lower part of his back. The injury left his right arm and both legs paralyzed.

He was given attention here and then sent to the Swedish Hospital at Minneapolis.

80 Years Ago August 4, 1938

“hit the nail right on the head,” for there was the dog’s head, with outstretched paws. The dog had howled but stopped howling as soon as the two men began pounding away at the drainpipe.

Both reached down finally and pulled the dog out. He was so happy to be saved from death that he rolled on the grass, and then came up and shook hands with Burman, LaMere, and all the children there.

No one it seems knows whose dog it was. He was a brown canine, probably about a year old.

Burman and LaMere Rescue Dog From Pipe

Tryouts For WLS Barn Dance Show

Death was cheated for a young shepherd dog last Thursday by the good measuring and estimate of Chief of Police Carl Burman, assisted

by Howard LaMere.

While they worked rapidly to get the imprisoned dog out, over 75 boys and girls watched them and each wondered if “my” dog was the one so imprisoned.

The drainpipe leads from the street in front of the Henry Johnson residence on the north side of it, through and under the Johnson yard to North Twin Lake.

The shepherd dog, apparently chasing a rabbit, crawled into the concrete drain and kept crawling for about 125 feet until he came to the old frames, which were still in the cement work. He still had 65 feet to go to reach the end and probably could see the light at the lake end of the drain but the forms caught him fast.

Chief Burman and LaMere got a sewer tape and ran it in as far as the dog was, and measured 65 feet. Then went to the Johnson yard and at a point where Burman estimated the dog would be, they began digging.

Soon they got to the concrete and got a pickaxe and broke the drain at the top. They had

Tryouts for the WLS National Barn Dance home talent show will be held at the Amery band stand Thursday, August 11, beginning at 8 p.m.

Everyone is invited to tryout.

The winner will be given a trip to Chicago to appear on the regular WLS Saturday night barn dance show.

Albino Woodchuck A white woodchuck, which had loitered around the Ole Bloom home in Osceola, was caught in a steel trap last week, set by L. W. Stewart, head of the state fish hatchery. He sent the albino to the state game farm at Poynette.

Rail Oddities (Published in the Amery Free Press in 1948) Seven train accidents in 1946 resulted in fatalities to a total of 65 passengers – a rate of one fatality for each 996,000,000 miles traveled.

Back in 1947, a railroad changed the course of a large river in order to straighten a curve in its track.

65 Years Ago August 13, 1953 Nabbed With Stolen Car Alertness of service station operator “Stub” Porter result-

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ed in the apprehension of a Minneapolis youth and a stolen car Friday morning.

Appearing at the station with his car out of gas, the 16-yearold youth sought to trade some fishing tackle for gasoline, a stunt that had apparently worked several times before for this individual.

Suspicious of his actions, “Stub” called Police Officer Grover Winchell who began questioning the youngster.

Finding that he was without a driver’s license, Officer Winchell brought him to the city hall and attempted to locate his parents and ascertain his background.

After some false leads, the youngster confessed that he had been paroled from the Red Wing reformatory just a week before and that he had stolen the car from a Minneapolis parking lot.

Ten Injured in Two Car Head-On Collision Probably on the fastest emergency handlings of an auto accident ever to be recorded took place last Thursday morning when two cars collided headon just west of Ridler’s Mill on U.S. No. 8.

Perched on poles doing maintenance work for the Amery Telephone Company, George and Glenn Griffin were eyewitnesses to the crash and immediately tapped into the wire to call for emergency aid.

The mishap occurred when a car driven by Mrs. Ted Thomas of Minneapolis left the right hand side of the pavement, contacting the soft shoulder, which is below the level of the road. Apparently pulling with additional effort to come back in the road, she lost control of the vehicle as it swerved onto the pavement and across the road to strike the approaching vehicle.

Going west at the time, the Plymouth met head-on with a Buick driven by William France of Prentice and crowded it into the guardrail. Other occupant of the France car was Oscar Peterson.

In the Thomas car at the time of the crash were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, their six small children, a dog and family cat.

They were on their way to Ironwood, Mich., where Mr. Thomas is opening a used car lot.

The impact of the crash threw Mrs. Thomas and three of the children, ranging in age from 1½ to seven years to the pavement. While Mrs. Thomas suffered a severely lacerated scalp, concussion and double fracture of the right shoulder, she is reported to be coming along fine at this time.

Herbert Lind, Jr. also of Minneapolis, was one of the first persons on the scene for he was just ahead of the Thomas car in a pickup truck loaded with some of the Thomas’ personal effects. He saw much of the accident in the rearview mirror of the truck and said that the Thomas car made a complete circle in the process of hitting the other car.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service.

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

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship.

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday, Aug. 19: 9:30 a.m. Property committee; 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship time; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 15: 11:30 a.m. Family Table Meal; 6:15 p.m. FUEL at Deronda Lutheran; 7 p.m. Money Management.

Thursday, Aug. 16: 8:15 a.m. Ministerium; 9:30 a.m Senior Dining Hall opens; 5 p.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6 p.m.

Situation Awareness and Active Threat Training at Congo church.

Friday, Aug. 17: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Aug, 15: 6 p.m. FUEL at Deronda.

Thursday, Aug. 16: 5:30 p.m. Befrienders at Pizzeria.

Sunday, Aug. 19: Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship; 4-6:30 p.m. Little Falls Pie and Ice Cream Social; 7 p.m.

Campfire at Trinity.

Tuesday, Aug. 21: 10 a.m. Staff meeting at Trinity; 7 p.m.

NUIC Council at Little Falls.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, Aug. 19: 10 a.m. Worship.

Monday, Aug. 20: 9 a.m. Weeding at Labyrinth.

Tuesday, Aug. 21: 9 a.m. Quilting.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service.

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

Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 p.m. every Wednesday.

EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I)Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. J.A.M. (Jesus & Me).

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship.

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 p.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 15: 5:30-9 p.m. Youth; 6-8 p.m. FUEL at Deronda Lutheran.

Thursday, Aug. 16: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle, hostess TBA; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, Aug. 19: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 am. Darrel & Betty Lou Nelson’s 65th Anniversary Reception.

Monday, Aug. 20: 6-10 p.m. AR Quilt Guild.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Thursday, Aug. 16: 1 p.m. Women of the Word meeting; 7 p.m. Sunday School committee meeting.

Saturday, Aug. 18: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Sunday, Aug. 19: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Aug. 21: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Pastor Diane House Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday.

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 10:15 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery Derek Downs, Lead Pastor 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m.; SS for all ages from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday activities are off until fall.

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at the Journey Church Teen Center.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Aug. 15: 6 p.m. FUEL at Deronda.

Thursday, Aug. 16: 9 a.m. Little Falls Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. Befrienders at Pizzeria.

Sunday, Aug. 19: Holy communion, 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship; 4-6:30 p.m. Little Falls Pie and Ice Cream Social; 7 p.m.

Campfire at Trinity.

Tuesday, Aug. 21: 10 a.m. Staff meeting at Trinity; 7 p.m.

NUIC Council at Little Falls.

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

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

MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening service.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

The Dark Night of the Soul

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“Lord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you.

May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry.”

—Psalm 88:1-2

veryone has their ups and downs. Very few people remain on an even keel, emotionally or spiritually. Just as we have periods of high and low emotions, we can be spiritually elevated one day and spiritually down in the dumps the next. Religious depressions are sometimes described as “dark nights of the soul,” and even the saints have sometimes felt as if God had abandoned them at these times. Even Jesus experienced something like this, saying “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me” when he was dying on the cross. Most of us will never experience anything as horrific as being crucified, but we will all experience some low points spiritually. Perhaps the best way to handle them is simply to ask God for the strength and courage to endure and to realize that these low points always pass. And there may be an upside to these dark nights of the soul. We often advance in virtue during these periods. These experiences keep us humble and make us realize just how dependent we are on God. Without Him, things are quite bleak, and we should give thanks to God for our deliverance, but not be in such a hurry to leave the “valley of the shadow.” Often, we discover important things about ourselves while struggling with pain and adversity.

– Christopher Simon

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NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 15: 12 p.m. Table Talk; 1:30 p.m. Special Friends Worship; 5:30 p.m Youth BRB; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer.

Thursday, Aug. 16: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Aug. 19: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10 a.m. Chicken Barbecue Dinner.

Tuesday, Aug. 21: 1 p.m. Quilting; 6:30 p.m. Church council.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m., Nursery care available; Coffee/fellowship after worship service.

Wednesday: Family Night, Worship/Groups for all ages 6-7:30 p.m.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Friday, Aug. 17: Ribfest at Koehlers, 5 p.m. Social Hour, 6 p.m. Dinner.

Sunday, Aug. 19: 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time.

Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids Club, Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May).

A variety of small groups (AA, men’s & women’s) are also held throughout the week.

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 a.m. First three Sundays.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, Aug. 15: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 9 a.m. Mass at SJ, 6 p.m. Mass at OLL;, 10 a.m. Staff meeting at SJ; Tuesday, Aug. 21: 7 p.m.

Parish Council meeting.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Aug. 19: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Aug. 21: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Aug. 19: 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation.

Tuesday, Aug. 21: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Church 11 a.m.

Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 p.m. Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

Church Softball League Champions This team from St. Joseph Catholic Church were winners in this year’s Church Softball League. Back row, left to right: Nate Magnine, Cathy Magnine, Simon Kremer, Mark Rasmussen, Phil Russo. Front row, Mark Eskro, Tyler Meier, Eric Wojchik, Danielle Macholl.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-7190283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Aug. 15: 9 a.m. Trinity Quilting; 6 p.m. FUEL at Deronda Lutheran.

Thursday, Aug. 16: 5:30 p.m. Befrienders at Pizzeria.

Sunday, Aug. 19: Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship; 4-6:30 p.m. Little Falls Pie and Ice Cream Social; 7 p.m.

Campfire at Trinity.

Tuesday, Aug. 21: 10 a.m. Staff meeting at Trinity; 7 p.m.

NUIC Council at Little Falls.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Saturday, Aug. 18: 7 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast at church.

Sunday, Aug. 19: 9 a.m. Worship Team 3; 10 a.m. Worship service; 7 p.m. Friendship Builders at Ridgeview.

Monday, Aug. 20: 5 p.m. Grief Support Group at Margaret Peterson’s.

Tuesday, Aug. 21: 8 am. Sweet Hour of Prayer.

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 15: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group, Quilters.

Sunday, Aug. 19: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion followed by coffee fellowship.

Tuesday, Aug. 21: 7 p.m. Church Council meeting.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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

Pastors Gene and Pat Stodola announced with sadden hearts that the Lighthouse Center, 315 S. Main St., Rice Lake will be closing the end of September.

They stated that there hasn’t been the public interest and support that they had anticipated and hoped for and without that we just can’t exist because the Lighthouse operates totally on donations.

The board voted to close now rather than go more into debt plus some health problems have crept in. We have enjoyed the time we have been here and appreciate the ones that made use of the Saturday nights, Sunday worship plus Bible studies.

DEATH NOTICE Ila Rose Bridgman, 88, Balsam Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls.

Arrangements are pending with Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

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Jacquelyn A. Granum

Raymond W. Hansen

Jacquelyn Ann Granum, 93, of Alpena passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Turning Brook.

Jacquelyn Ann Christensen was born in Amery, Wisconsin to the late Vincent and Jennie (Burman) Christensen on February 4, 1925. Jacquie, as did Bob, her future husband, attended the Amery elementary and high school where she excelled in academics, athletics (tennis and golf) and was the Amery High School drum majorette her senior year. She married Robert M. Granum on August 18, 1944. She attended a nursing college in St. Paul while Bob, who graduated one year ahead of her, was pursuing his degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota.

Jacquie and Bob had their educations temporarily interrupted while Bob fulfilled his Navy ROTC requirements of service in the United States Navy during WWII. Later when they returned to Minneapolis, Jacquie and Bob, by then two sons (Bob II and Greg), Jacquie working at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Bob was offered a position as a research assistant with Professor Lund as his mentor.

This evolved into the exciting opportunity for the young couple to move to Pilot Rock, Oregon.

Jacquie’s life soon evolved into becoming a full-time mom and homemaker putting in more than the same 70-hour work weeks of her husband. Jacquie was, by all accounts, a fabulous copartner as Bob pursued his business interests at an early age. They moved to Alpena, a town of 15,000 or so and about five times the size of Amery. They loved each equally.

In 1957, with their two sons, Robert and Greg, they moved to Alpena as part of the management team which initiated the startup of the Abitibi Plant. After a short time away, they returned to the town they loved and where they had raised their family to establish Panel Processing.

Jacquie and Bob regarded their experience of living in both Amery and Alpena as one of their greatest blessings and were happy to be able to give something back to the communities in return. The communities have benefited in many ways from the philanthropy of Mr. and Mrs. Granum. These would include the Robert and Jacquelyn Granum Theatre in the Center Building at Alpena Community College and the many charitable trusts they have established for the benefit of both Amery and Alpena communities.

Bob preceded her in death on September 2, 2003.

Mrs. Granum was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Mrs. Granum is survived by two sons, Robert M. (Katy) Granum, II, Gregory Granum; 7 grandchildren, Kierstin (Brent) Bramwell, Bryan (Kelli) Granum, Brett (Shauntelle) Granum, Geoffrey (Jen) Granum, Lisa Granum, Chris (Ashley) Granum, Gregory Granum; and 13 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Granum was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Jean Corty and Gloria Griffin.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Amery United Congregational Church of Christ with Pastor Barry Schaefer officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral at the Amery Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Raymond W. Hansen, age 92, passed away peacefully at the Glenhaven Nursing home, Glenwood City WI on August 7, 2018. Adoray Hospice services assisted with his care.

Ray and his twin brother William were born on September 3, 1925, in Payne, Minnesota, to Jens Peter and Christianne Hansen. His parents were immigrants from Denmark, coming to the U.S. by ship to live in Duluth, MN in the early 1900’s.

Ray and his brother were the youngest of their 8 children. Ray always joked that he did things on appropriate days, as he was born in Payne on Labor Day. Ray grew up working on the family farm, and assisted in milking cows, raising chickens, fieldwork and gardening with his parents. Like many rural families during the Great Depression, this was all done by hand – electricity and tractors would come years later. To earn money as a teenager he peeled fence posts for 5 cents a piece; one summer he worked for a dairy, handwashing the glass milk bottles that were delivered and returned every day.

Ray graduated from Meadowlands High school in the spring of 1943, and then joined the Navy to fight in World War II. His brother William joined the Marines. They both ended up in the Pacific as part of the Okinawa campaign. Ray was a signal man on the USS Monterey aircraft carrier (the “Mighty Monty”) which saw much action in the war. He was honorably discharged from the Navy after the war ended, in 1946. He returned home and then attended college, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Food Science from the University of Minnesota in 3 ½ years.

On April 1, 1950 he married Patricia Lanthier in Duluth, MN. Ray began working in the dairy/food processing business, which took them to California, Minnesota, Indiana, and back to Minnesota, through the next 11 years. Together they had 3 daughters: Katherine, Karen, and Kristie.

They moved to Clear Lake, WI in 1961 when Ray accepted the position of manager of the Farmers Co-op creamery. He worked hard to improve things at the creamery, and took a leadership role in the research and development of the A-septic system, which began with baby formula and progressed to producing

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Floyd A. Norlund Floyd A. Norlund passed away on August 10, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Hospital surrounded by family at his side. Floyd was born May 24, 1939, in Pine Island, Minnesota, to his parents Hans Algot and Opal Louise (Watson) Norlund. At a young age Floyd moved to Wisconsin.

He graduated from Milltown High School in Milltown, WI in 1957. He was later united in marriage that same year in September to Joan (Jo-Ann) Ellen Kaiser. The couple made their home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota where they raised their 5 children.

Floyd worked for and and eventually retired from the Metropolitan Transit Bus Company after many years of service. Floyd and Joan later moved to rural Balsam Lake, WI where they have resided for the past 20 plus years. Floyd was a very humble and kind person to everyone he had contact with. He enjoyed woodworking, working outdoors and made the best apple pies. He also loved being with his family and friends, especially his grandkids and great grandkids who he loved joking and playing with. He

cheese sauces and puddings.

Ray and Pat lived and raised their family in Clear Lake, where Ray was a charter member of the Clear Lake Golf Course and a member of First Lutheran Church. He was active in the National Milk Marketing Board, and national food processing boards.

When the Clear Lake Creamery was sold to Wisconsin Dairies in 1975, Ray went to work for Associated Milk Producers (AMPI) with management positions in Esko, MN, New Prague, MN, and Dawson, MN. Upon retirement Ray and Pat returned to Amery and their marriage ended in divorce. Ray subsequently spent 6 months in Vladivostok, USSR as part of a state department technology exchange program, teaching Russians how to use new A-septic systems.

Ray moved to live on Golf Drive in Clear Lake in 1997, and was active in golfing, hunting, and fishing.

He enjoyed traveling and time spent with his good friend Joyce Dabruzzi. He lived independently, with assistance of family and good friends until October 2017, at age 92, when he moved into an assisted living apartment (Grand Oaks) in Glenwood City. Due to failing health he moved to the Glenhaven nursing home in May, 2018.

Preceeding him in death are his parents, Jens Peter and Christianne Hansen; ex-wife Patricia Hansen; brothers, Alfred Hansen and infant brother Louis Hansen; sisters, Marion Bursch, Louise Cowan, Marie Torrens and June Andersen; close friend, Joyce DaBruzzi.

Surviving family includes his twin brother William (Dorothy) Hansen of Madison, WI; children, Katherine (Ralph) Johnson of Sprindale, Ark., Karen (James) Morrisey of Canton, Ohio, and Kristie (Mark) Tellijohn of Emerald, Wis.; grandchildren, Bryan (Hillery) Johnson, Fran Garvey, Alissa Johnson, Ty (Brandon) Johnson, Megan (Brett) Hillard, James (Jaye) Morrisey and friend Diane, and Darren Morrisey, Lee (Samatha) Tellijohn, Steven (Brandi) Tellijohn, Joseph (Courtney) Tellijohn, and Lucas (Teagan) Tellijohn; Great-grandchildren: Julia & Amelia Johnson, Jack & Henry Meyer, Lila & Leo Hillard, Kaitlynn, Sophia, Brooklin & Hunter Tellijohn, Peyton & Everrett Tellijohn, Lida Rae and Henry Tellijohn, and Jensen Tellijohn; Close friend/ nephew, Peter (Rose) Hansen of Duluth; and many other family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on August 24th, from 4-7 pm at Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI. Interment is at the Meadowlands, MN, Cemetery at the Hansen family plot, on Saturday, August 25th at 1:00 pm.

also loved discussing the future of the Packers with his brothers Arlen and Bob. Floyd was preceded in death by his father Hans Algot Norlund and mother Opal Louise Watson Norlund and daughter Becky Lou Norlund.

He is survived by wife, Joan; daughters, Sherry (Jim) Stawnychy, Wendy (Norm) Schweitz, Tammy (Adam) Skinner and son Rick (Deb) Norlund; 10 grandchildren, Kristal (David) Mazzola, Amber (Tony) Macheledt, Melissa (Jack) Schermann, Tyler Schwietz, Alicia (Jeremy) Thompson, Kyle (Alexis) Schwietz, Jeff Skinner, Valarie (James) Ostrander, Jamee Norlund, Logan Norlund, 14 great grandchildren; and his brothers Arlen (Dory) Norlund, Bob (Mary) Norlund. He also leaves behind a nephew, nieces, many cousins, and extended family and friends, including his very good friend Jim Duncan.

A funeral service to celebrate Floyd’s life will take place at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Georgetown Lutheran Church. There will be a visitation 1 hour prior to services at Georgetown Lutheran Church from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow services in the Georgetown Lutheran Church Cemetery.

To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin.

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Report: Cost of farming increasing in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Wisconsin farmers experienced a slight increase in production costs last year.

Figures show that the average farm spent more than $168,000 on production in 2017, a 6 percent increase from the previous year. Some of the largest expense increases were for trucks, tractors and other farm machinery, which saw spending declines in 2015-16.

Mark Stephenson is the director of the Center for Dairy Profitability at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He told the

Wisconsin Public Radio that farmers had avoided making large purchases during the last few years of low commodity price.

“It may be the case that some of that equipment simply can’t be fixed anymore,” Stephenson said.

“Any one or two years, you can get by not replacing it. But four years?

Some equipment is going to have to be replaced.”

Sherry Wuebben of St. Joseph Equipment said the company has seen fewer sales in the last few years. She said she’s concerned sales could go down even further due to President Donald Trump administration’s tariffs

on steel and aluminum.

“After years of not having any significant price increases, because of the tariffs on steel, (buyers) are going to start seeing some price increases,” Wuebben said.

She said she isn’t sure how much equipment prices will increase, but manufacturers have already notified her that costs will change.

But Simon Jette Nantel, assistant professor of agricultural economics at UW-River Falls, said labor costs will likely be what influences spending in the coming year.

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Farm real estate includes the value of land and buildings, Wisconsin Public Radio reported. The department’s National Agricultural Statistics Service found that the average price per acre in Wisconsin is $5,320, a 2 percent increase from 2017.

The total value of the state’s farmland and buildings was $74.9 billion in 2017, a 9 percent increase from the previous year.

The state’s value of cropland, however, has fallen by 1 percent to $5,150 per acre. It’s the first decline after five years of price increases.

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for NASS, said values are responding to low commodity prices and increased worries over exports.

“The leveling off or the slight decline is just the overall reflection that the ag economy has slowed way down and is not doing as well as the general economy in the U.S.,” Bussler said.

But not all of Wisconsin’s cropland has declined in price, said Dennis Badtke, regional appraisal manager for Compeer Financial in Fond du Lac. He said cropland in areas near large dairy farms has held steady or gone up in price, compared to areas that have more farmers growing cash crops Concentrated animal feeding operations want cropland adjacent to their dairy operations to have fewer costs for trucking the manure and reduced risks of accidents, said Badtke.

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DNR board signs off on enhanced deer farm fencing MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources’ board has unanimously approved an emergency rule that requires deer farms to upgrade fences in an effort to slow chronic wasting disease.

The rule calls for deer farms that have had a CWD infection

to install a second fence or solid barrier. CWD-free farms would have three options: add a second fence, add a solid barrier or add an electric fence. Farmers would have a year to comply.

According to the DNR, 13 farms have had a CWD infection. The agency estimates those farmers

NOTICE OF MEETING Amery Board of Education August 15, 2018

A Special Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 6:00 PM in the Board Room. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Closed Session - 6:00 pm Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statue 19.85(1) (c). Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g).

III. Open Session IV. Action Items A. Personnel Action V. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings.

If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting.

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NOTICE TOWN OF BLACK BROOK

99 75TH STREET – CLEAR LAKE WI PLAN COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018 6:30 P.M. TOWN SHOP

AGENDA: Review and make recommendations for Nordquist- Mednansky CSM; Continue discussion and review of Comprehensive Plan regarding updates needed.

TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 8:00 P.M.

Call meeting to Order; Proof of Meeting Notice; Approve Agenda; Approve Vouchers & Pay bills, Reading of Reports; Public Comments; OLD BUSINESS: Update on Comprehensive Plan ; Update regarding installing cameras; Discussion/decision regarding road damage on 60th Ave by Xcel Energy; Discussion/decision regarding per Diem for Plan Commission Members; Update regarding insurance claim for stolen items. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion/ decision regarding billing City of Amery for mowing and plowing on shared roads; Discuss and decide renewal with Amery Economic Development Corp.; Discussion/approval of clerk’s attendance at annual convention in Green Bay; Adjourn to September meeting.

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would have to spend about $876,365 to comply. The cheapest option for remaining farms is electric fencing. The DNR estimates that would cost $1.3 million.

The rule also imposes a general ban on movement of deer carcasses from CWD-affected counties.

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CITY OF AMERY ORDINANCE No. 1-2018

Ordinance Amending Official Zoning Map

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERY DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, Amery Housing Authority/Terry Forrest, Executive Director, 300 Harriman Avenue N, Amery, (the “Owner”) has made application to the City to re-zone property from R-3 Two-Family Condo to R-4 Multi-Family Residential; and WHEREAS, the Owner desires to allow the construction of four duplexes on parcel (the “Property”): •201-00941-0000, legally described as Part of the NW1/4 of S33 T33N R16W, City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin Located north of Broadway, East of Harrison and West of Minneapolis Street/Avenue; and WHEREAS, the City of Amery Planning Commission has recommended to the Common Council that the Petition for amendment to the Zoning Map as filed by the owner be approved; and WHEREAS, the City of Amery Common Council has conducted a public hearing relating to the request by the Owner for the permanent amendment to the Zoning Map relative to the Property.

THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of Amery do ordain the following: 1. Permanent Zoning of the Property. Parcel numbers, as listedd above, are hereby zoned as R-4 Multi-Family Residential.

2. Revision of the Official Zoning Map. The Official Zoning Map of the City shall be amended to reflect the foregoing zoning district.

3. Publication of Ordinance. The provisions of this Ordinance shall not go into effect until the official publication of this Ordinance.

4. Validity. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provision hereof.

Adopted this 11th day of July, 2018 Published this 8th day of August, 2018 CITY OF AMERY Kim Moore, City Administrator Paul Isakson, Mayor

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Polk County Dept. of Administration is accepting applications for one (1) member to serve on the Board of Adjustment committee. To be eligible, an individual must be an elector of Polk County. To apply, please submit a letter of interest to: Office of the County Administrator, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, by August 24th, 2018.

Any questions, contact: Tammy Peterson, Dept. of Administration: (715) 485-9212.

Amery Board of Education August 20, 2018

A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, August 20, 2018, at 6:30 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Closed Session 6:00 pm Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g).

III. Open Session 6:30 PM IV. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers V. Community Comments VI. Administrative/Committee/Department Reports A. Administrator Reports VII. Informational Items A. Seclusion & Restraint Annual Report Mr. Baumgartner B. Board Retreat C. District Finance Presentation Presenter: Lisa Voisin - Baird Financial Consultant VIII. Action Items A. Personnel Action B. Resolution for Borrowing C. Policies IX. Closed Session Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g).

X. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings.

If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting.

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

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Gov. Walker: `No value’ to visiting state prisons

AUGUST 14, 2018

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLEAR LAKE NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING WSS SECTION 120.08 (1) AUGUST 27, 2018 Food Service Transfer

613

12,870

Fund 38 - Unfunded Liability

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker said Tuesday he’s yet to visit a prison in Wisconsin and he doesn’t plan to if he’s re-elected because “there’s no value” in him doing so.

He made the comments during a news conference to criticize Democratic gubernatorial candidates who say they want to reduce the state’s prison population by releasing some inmates early. A week before Democrats choose the candidate to challenge Walker in November, the Republican governor said “there cannot be a starker contrast” between himself and his potential opponents.

“This is about as clear cut as it gets,” Walker said.

“If you believe that violent offenders should be let out early, then one of these candidates is probably your candidate.”

Walker said that although he hasn’t visited a state prison, he has spoken to offenders who participated in employment training programs. He said inmate job training is a better alternative to reforming the correctional system than releasing offenders early.

The Democratic gubernatorial candidates are: Tony Evers, who is state schools superintendent; Mahlon Mitchell, a firefighter and president of the state firefighter union; Matt Flynn, an attorney and U.S. Navy veteran; Josh Pade, an attorney making his first run for office; former state Rep. Kelda Roys; Mike McCabe, a political activist; Paul Soglin, Madison’s mayor; and state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout.

Democrats quickly lashed out, with Mitchell saying Walker’s refusal to visit any of the state’s prisons, which cost about $1 billion to operate annually, is proof the governor “is unfit to lead and will be replaced in November.”

Evers noted incredulously in a statement: “How can the governor — who oversees a billion dollars a year in Corrections funding — refuse to visit a corrections facility?” He said the state needs to be “smarter on crime” and invest in drug courts and rehabilitation programs.

Roys called Walker’s comments “cheap scare tactics and fear-mongering.”

Flynn said Walker’s refusal to visit a prison amounted to “criminal negligence” and showed that Walker “wants to turn a blind eye to problems.”

Vinehout, meanwhile, noted that Minnesota’s prison population is less than half that of Wisconsin, even though the states have about the same number of residents.

“Our people are no more violent than they are.

Minnesotans are no less safe than we are,” Vinehout said.

Wisconsin’s prison population stood at 23,519 inmates as of the end of 2017, according to state Department of Corrections report. Sixty-seven percent of inmates had committed a violent offense.

Democrats’ plans to reduce the prison population include releasing ill and aging inmates, legalizing marijuana, and releasing inmates early for good behavior.

-

-

-

57,561

59,864

476,583

55,347

Fund 46

100,000

Open Enrollment

490,977

543,622

80

6,015

-

INTERFUND TRANSFERS (FUNCTION 400,000)

1,220,725

1,191,034

1,142,631

TOTAL FUND 10 EXPENDITURES

6,963,582

7,108,797

7,330,374

FUND 10 BEGINNING BALANCE

1,340,380

1,381,921

1,532,358

FUND 10 ENDING BALANCE

1,381,921

1,532,358

1,532,358

Non-Aidable Refund

Notice of Budget Hearing (Section 65.90(4)) School District of Clear Lake FUND 27 (SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND)

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

560,838

565,035

606,184

1,016

509

0

0

0

0

Transit of State Aids

17,158

15,322

10,000

STATE Aid

178,013

180,834

170,000

Special Project Grant

201,305

167,192

200,000

TOTAL FUND 27 REVENUES

958,331

928,892

986,184

TOTAL FUND 27 EXPENDITURES

958,331

928,892

986,184

SPECIAL EDUCATION REVENUES

Transfer from Fund 10

Gifts. Fundraise. Contributions

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Clear Lake that the budget hearing will be held at the Clear Lake Jr/Sr High School, on August 27, 2018, at 7:00 PM. The summary of the budget is printed below. Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the District Office at 1101 3rd Street SW Clear Lake, WI 54005.

Dated this 10th day of August, 2018.

Nettie Groat, District Clerk FUND 38 (NON-REFERENDUM DEBT FUND) NON-REFERENDUM DEBT

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

574,813

REVENUES

Property Taxes

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT PRELIMINARY BUDGET 2018-2019 FUND 10 (GENERAL FUND) REVENUES

576,513

579,963

Operating Transfer In

-

-

Long Term Bonds

-

-

101

67

100

574,914

576,580

580,063

Accumulated Interest

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

1,185,785

1,042,379

1,023,216

TOTAL FUND 38 REVENUES

LOCAL 200's Property Tax Property Tax Charge Back

MISSION STATEMENT The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community, EXPENDITURES

-

-

-

Mobile Home Tax

5,713

4,363

6,200

Long Term Bond - Interest

Misc. Income

4,523

1,050

2,000

Debt Retirement Fees

0

0

0

Pay for Service Non Capital Sales

Long Term Bond - Principal

to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

350,000

350,000

360,000

238,912

230,713

222,313

838

950

838

TOTAL FUND 38 EXPENDITURES

589,750

581,663

583,151

0

1,185

1,200

Admissions

11,912

12,145

9,500

Balance Beginning of Year

119,573

114,738

109,655

Interest on Investments

1,470

1,777

1,000

Balance End of Year

114,738

109,655

106,567

Gifts/Contributions

5,560

31,266

1,000

Student Fees

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

5,755

3,525

5,500

Rentals

783

271

100

FUND 39 (DEBT SERVICE FUND)

Student Fines

273

135

100

DEBT SERVICE

1,221,774

1,098,096

1,049,816

444,980

429,538

454,622

4,408

6,336

3,000

LOCAL SOURCES 200's INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS 300's (OE) TRANSIT OF AIDS 500's STATE REVENUE 600's

REVENUES Operating Transfer In

55,347

57,561

59,864

Local Taxes

399,376

371,587

441,609

61

48

60

454,784

429,196

501,533

Interest Income

Transportation Aid

79,778

39,331

27,000

Transfer of Energy Savings

Library Aid

24,482

33,480

30,000

Debt Premium

Per Pupil Adjustment Aid

154,250

280,800

411,802

TOTAL FUND 39 REVENUES

4,553,934

4,765,144

4,834,012

179,646

192,740

200,000

7,365

7,533

3,267

AGR (formerly known as SAGE) Aid

176,801

164,308

151,800

State Rev. Through Local Gov. (PILT)

2,247

2,033

2,202

Debt Retirement Fee

Computer Aid

2,242

2,118

2,118

TOTAL FUND 39 EXPENDITIURES

Equalization Aid Sparsity Aid Special Project Grant (CTE & EE)

Other State Revenue (Teach Grant) TOTAL STATE REVENUE 600’s

2,013

5,649

7,500

5,182,760

5,493,130

5,669,701

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EXPENDITURES Principal on Debt

235,000

215,000

230,000

Interest on Debt

222,072

217,372

210,923

363

475

400

457,436

432,847

441,323

Balance Beginning of Year

47,832

45,180

41,529

Balance End of Year

45,180

41,529

101,739

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

FEDERAL REVENUE 700's Vocational Ed Aid

-

-

-

Title I Aid Title

86,746 84,218 MISSION 68,596 STATEMENT Lake active partnership with families and the community, IIThe AidClear & Title IVSchool District prepares students, in an 33,183 27,505 29,256 to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

SSRA Grant DOJ Safety Grant

Other Grants (Fed Aid State Agencies) TOTAL FEDERAL REVENUE 700’s

23,793

23,261 TBD

4,438

4,233

4,000

106,216

142,277

140,735

SALE OF FIXED ASSET 800's

9,536

939

2,500

OTHER REVENUE 900's

35,448

88,918

10,000

7,005,123

7,259,234

7,330,374

TOTAL FUND 10 REVENUES

FUND 46 (CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND) CAPITAL PROJECTS REVENUES Interest Income

FUND 10 (GENERAL FUND)

TOTAL FUND 46 REVENUES

Beginning Balance

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

Undifferentiated Curriculum (110)

1,511,164

1,458,124

1,632,262

FOOD SERVICE

Regular Curriculum (120)

EXPENDITURES REGULAR INSTRUCTION

FUND 50 (FOOD SERVICE FUND)

1,027,404

1,099,402

1,110,526

REVENUES

Vocational Curriculum (130)

230,004

298,377

281,857

Transfer In

Physical Curriculum

198,333

198,300

202,914

Meal Revenue

Co-Curricular

217,580

219,941

217,122

Commodities

2,547

1,230

8,819

3,187,032

3,275,374

3,453,500

Pupil Services

104,345

97,405

116,522

Educational Media

176,760

191,272

222,133

EXPENDITURES

District Administration

291,816

327,945

348,778

TOTAL FUND 50 EXPENDITURES

Building Administration

459,583

464,686

470,180

1,131,070

1,205,817

1,238,178

Central Services

160,442

150,486

152,406

Other Support Services (Retirees & Cesa) 290’s

136,026

89,321

90,000

Insurance and Judgments

95,784

115,457

96,046

2,555,825

2,642,389

2,734,243

560,838

565,034

606,184

Gifted / Talented REGULAR INSTRUCTION (FUNCTION 100,000) SUPPORT SERVICES

Business Administration (Fiscal, Operation, Maintenance, Facilities Acquisition/Remodel, Transportation, Internal Services) 250’s

SUPPORT SERVICES (FUNCTION 200,000) INTER FUND TRANSFERS Special Education Transfer

MISSION STATEMENT The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community, Food Service Transfer to become lifelong learners613 and responsible citizens.-

Options - HSED Youth

12,870

18,802 -

-

Fund 39 - Referendum

55,347

57,561

59,864

Fund 46

100,000

Open Enrollment

490,977

543,622

476,583

Fund 38 - Unfunded Liability

Non-Aidable Refund

-

80

6,015

-

INTERFUND TRANSFERS (FUNCTION 400,000)

1,220,725

1,191,034

1,142,631

TOTAL FUND 10 EXPENDITURES

6,963,582

7,108,797

7,330,374

FUND 10 BEGINNING BALANCE

1,340,380

1,381,921

1,532,358

FUND 10 ENDING BALANCE

1,381,921

1,532,358

1,532,358

FUND 27 (SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND) SPECIAL EDUCATION

Gifts. Fundraise. Contributions Inter-District Transit of Aids

Wisconsin Food Service Aid

100,000

0000

100,000

0.00

100,000

100,000

100,000

100,000

200,000

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

-

-

-

243,407

218,068

200,000

32,104

30,000

9,333

8,428

7,900

Federal Food Service Aid

187,460

157,979

185,000

TOTAL FUND 50 REVENUES

440,201

416,579

422,900

407,381

391,176

422,900

Beginning Balance

85,129

117,950

143,353

Ending Balance

117,950

143,353

143,353

FUND 72 (SCHOLARSHIP FUND)

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

Gifts

24,375

14,448

14,000

Interest

24,475

8,552

10,000

-

-

-

48,850

23,000

24,000

986

1,306

1,000

EXPENDABLE TRUST REVENUES

Miscellaneous Local Income TOTAL FUND 72 REVENUES EXPENDITURES Operation Expenses

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

Scholarships

13,426

Outside Investments

34,570

9,050

23,000

TOTAL FUND 72 EXPENDITURES

48,982

10,356

24,000

Beginning Balance

213,282

213,151

225,795

Ending Balance

213,151

225,795

225,795

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

560,838

565,035

606,184

1,016

509

0

REVENUES

REVENUES

-

MISSION STATEMENT Long The Term Loans 100,000 Clear Lake School District prepares students, in 100,000 an active partnership with000 families and the community, to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

Ending Balance

Transfer from Fund 10

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Fund 39 - Referendum

Inter-District Transit of Aids

BY IVAN MORENO ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Clear Lake, that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business, will be held in the cafeteria of the Clear Lake High School, on Monday, August 27, 2018, at 7:00 PM. Nettie Groat, District Clerk Youth Options - HSED

FUND 80 (COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND) COMMUNITY SERVICE

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019 30,000

0

0

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Property Taxes

20,000

30,000

Transit of State Aids

17,158

15,322

10,000

Other Revenue

52,251

45,418

50,000

STATE Aid

178,013

180,834

170,000

TOTAL FUND 80 REVENUES

72,251

75,418

80,000

Special Project Grant

201,305

167,192

200,000

TOTAL FUND 27 REVENUES

958,331

928,892

986,184

EXPENDITURES

TOTAL FUND 27 EXPENDITURES

958,331

928,892

986,184

Salaries

35,710

34,887

50,000

Benefits

11,775

10,496

15,471

Other Expenses

10,469

9,787

14,529

TOTAL FUND 80 EXPENDITURES

57,954

55,170

80,000

Beginning Balance

38,884

53,180

73,428

Ending Balance

53,180

73,428

73,428

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

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

REVENUES Property Taxes

576,513

579,963

Operating Transfer In

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Long Term Bonds

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101

67

100

574,914

576,580

580,063

Accumulated Interest TOTAL FUND 38 REVENUES

574,813

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

Board Approved July 9, 2018

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Summer fun paves way to fall activities

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Even on one of summer’s hottest days, frisbee golf players take on the course.

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Schools receive facelift for upcoming year

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Construction projects over the summer will provide a fresh look in two schools when students return to school this fall.

Newly paved parking lots surround the Amery High School. The High School’s beige bleachers have been replaced with updated sets.

The new bleachers sport Amery red with the letters AHS displayed on seating areas of bleachers when they are down. The white lettering boldly displays while the bleachers are folded up as well.

Referendum money provided for distinct changes at Lien Elementary. The Elementary school boasts the biggest changes, featuring a variety of revisions that provide for an updated appearance. Upon entering the school, glass display cases are being replaced with a television. Office personnel will be able to run messages, graphics and photos across the screen, which will be surrounded by contemporary rock panels. Wood paneling in the entrance area will now be glass to give the appearance of a more open space.

Soundproofing panels, which were installed into the cafeteria in 1965, have been painted and repainted throughout the years causing them to become inefficient.

The outdated panels have been replaced with larger acoustical panels. New LED strip lighting was also installed in the cafeteria, using half of the energy the

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Newly installed bleachers display school colors in the high school gymnasium.

previous lighting used, while brightening up the large space with more natural illumination. The gymnasium has also had new lighting and soundproofing boards installed.

Various sections of flooring received changes. Hallways were ground down to original rock and covered with clear coating. New flooring was also dispersed in different areas of the office.

Updated water fountains including one with a bottle fi lling station were installed.

Perhaps the most obvious change when walking down the halls are the brand new wider lockers and the removal of wood paneling that used to frame the top of the previous lockers.

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Local martial artists compete in Summer Tournament of Champions Seven local martial artists, ages 5 to 64, put their skills to the test on Saturday at the annual American Kyuki-Do Federation’s Summer Tournament of Champions in Black River Falls.

With five of her students earning at least one gold medal at the 140-plus person tournament, Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Amery owner and head instructor Tammy Jo Turcotte said, “I was very excited for all of my students and the way in which they competed. It’s not always about getting first place - although deep down, we all want that first place medal - it is about doing our best.

Tournaments like this are a great way to meet other Kyuki-Do students from around the country and creating lasting friendships.”

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Kevin Medina competes in the first round Junior Black Belt Division sparring competition. Medina went on to win the division.

really good at martial arts.”

Kevin Medina Sparring Champion One highlight of the day was the performance of 18-year-old 1st degree black belt Kevin Medina, who upset third-degree black belt and Junior Grand Champion Alekzander Harima in the point sparring championship match after a disappointing performance in the open hand forms competition.

“I used it for motivation during sparring,” Medina said of the disappointment he’d felt earlier in the day. “What I can take from this is that you shouldn’t give up on a goal even after you don’t succeed at first.”

The last time Medina and Harima had squared off against each other in sparring was the 2017 Summer Tournament of Champions where Harima was the victor, making this year’s victory extra special for Medina. After a close first round, Medina pulled ahead in the second round with some well-placed head kicks.

“It’s the first time I’ve gotten first place in any area for a tournament,” Medina said. “I also got to win against someone who beat me previously AND who is known for being

Brett Hart Forms and Weapons Champion Another strong performance came from Brett Hart in the age 35 and older men’s black stripe division. Hart, age 39, defended his 2017 weapons (bo staff) forms title and earned his first ever Kyuki-Do open hand forms championship.

His attempt to 3-peat in board breaking, however, fell short with a failed first attempt on a high section roundhouse kick.

A successful second attempt, along with a successful inside knife hand speed break, earned Hart a 3rd-place finish in the event.

“It feels great to finally perform at the level I know I can in the open hand forms,” Hart said. “I lost focus for a split second on that roundhouse, and I clipped the board holding apparatus. Things like that happen when you challenge yourself, but that’s half the fun.”

Jaden Pressley Weapons Champion Eleven-year-old black stripe Jaden Pressley got a pleasant surprise in his second ever tournament as he won his weapons forms division despite

anticipating a last-place finish.

His weapon of choice was the bo staff. Jaden also improved on last year’s 4th place finish in open hand forms to take second place this year.

His weapons victory marks is second career Kyuki-Do Tournament gold medal after winning grappling at last year’s Summer Tournament of Champions.

Parker Hart - Sparring Champion Parker Hart successfully defended his 2017 sparring title. The 8-year-old green belt got off to a slow start in his first match, but unleashed a barrage of head kicks in the second round to give himself a sizeable advantage. He used that momentum to easily win his championship match.

“I’m very proud of Parker’s improvement in his ability to read his opponent this year,” said his father Brett Hart.

“Last year, he relied on his offense to throw off his opponent.

This year, he slowed the pace, did a lot more blocking, and added more combinations to his arsenal. I was also pleased with his sportsmanship.”

Parker also placed second in his first ever weapons competition with the bo staff and added a fourth-place finish in

Kortney Hart, age 5, performs the open hand form Kibon at the Lunda Community Center in Black River Falls.

open hand forms.

“I tried my best,” Parker said, acknowledging that sparring was his favorite event, “because I get to kick to the head, and I don’t get to do that very often.”

The biggest thing Parker took from his third Tournament of Champions was, “I learned to believe in myself.”

Kortney Hart - Forms Champion Also competing in her third tournament was 5-year-old Kortney Hart. A Pre-Kyuki-Do student at Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Amery, Kortney competed in the white belt division and won a first place in open hand forms with a strong performance of the basic form Kibon.

Kortney said it took a lot of practice to compete in something not part of the regular Pre-Kyuki-Do curriculum “It was like it was 200 days (of practice),” she said, adding, “I learned that competing is fun.”

Kortney also placed 2nd in the Kihap contest, a shouting contest designed for children ages 5 and under.

Tiffanni Schlussler Ten-year-old black stripe Tiffanni Schlussler competed in three events, placing second in

sparring, third in open-hand forms and fourth in weapons forms. She, too, found sparring to be the “most exciting event” of the day.

“I like competing because it is fun, and it is a learning experience,” Schlussler said.

Todd Demers Todd Demers was the patriarch of the Amery competitors. At age 64, Demers put together an impressive board breaking performance, placing 2nd with some powerful palm heel and elbow techniques. He also placed fourth place in the Age 35 and Older Black Stripe Division open hand forms competition.

“My focus was more about my involvement in my chosen events than placing first,” Demers said.”My enrollment in Kyuki-Do has enriched me with a quiet confidence in myself and in my physical ability. My age has blessed me with humility, knowing clearly there are many others in this program that will advance their skills far beyond my capabilities.”

“I was thrilled to see the determination in my fellow contestants as they did their level best to be the best,” Demers added. “It truly was a fun and exciting day.”

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If you like cornbread and want to make it from scratch, here is an easy recipe.

COUNTRY CORN BREAD Combine in bowl: 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 cup flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. baking powder Mix together and add to the above: 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups buttermilk 2 T. veg. oil Mix well and put into a 8x8” greased/sprayed baking pan and bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Serves 4-8. When serving, serve with your favorite syrup, butter, etc.

This broccoli bacon salad is quick and easy.

BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER AND BACON SALAD Brown, drain and crumble: 1/2 to 1 pound bacon In large bowl, combine: 1 large bunch broccoli (washed, drained and cut into bite size pieces) 1 medium head cauliflower (washed, drained and cut into bit size pieces) 1 small red onion, chopped 1 cup raisins the crumbled bacon Combine for dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sugar 3 T. apple cider vinegar Just before serving salad, put on the dressing and toss to combine. Serves 4-8.

This is an ideal make ahead casserole you refrigerate overnight and bake when needed the next day.

It’s a good way to use some leftover chicken, too.

MAKE-AHEAD PASTA AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE Mix together and put into a greased/sprayed 5 quart casserole dish: 2 cans (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of celery soup 2 1/2 cups water 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups uncooked macaroni 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1 cup diced onion Cover and refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, sprinkle on top: 1 cup shoestring potato chips (or use regular) Bake at 350º for 1 hour or until pasta is tender. (serves 4-6).

Wednesday, August 22, 2 - 4 pm Beach House Fun Try your hand at hooking some fish in our Match Your Catch game, make “fish art”, or maybe you want to look for aquatic insects along the beach— all this (and more!) will be found at the Beach House by the Lake O’ the Dalles.

Thursday, August 23, 9:30 - 10:30 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Friday, August 24, 10 - 11 am Buzz Bird Come to the Ice Age Center to try out a game that combines fun facts and fast fingers.

This is an older recipe using gelatin and cake.

JELL-O CAKE Bake according to directions using a 9x13” baking pan: 1 white cake mix Put onto wire rack to cool some. Then prick multiple holes with a fork into the cake.

Combine and pour over the cake: 2 cups boiling water 1 pkg. (6 oz.) gelatin, any flavor you want Cool cake for 3-4 hours or until gelatin is set.

When ready to serve, spread on top of cake: 1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Refrigerate any leftover cake.

Tips: If you need to cut large marshmallows, refrigerate for awhile, then butter the scissors and cut marshmallows. It will help keep them from sticking to the scissors.

When storing carrots, cut off the tops. Tops absorb moisture and nutrients from the carrots.

Saturday, August 25, 10 am—Noon Eagle Activity Are bald eagles really bald? How did they come by such a name? Stop in at the Ice Age Center to learn more about the eagles of the world.

Saturday, August 25, 4 - 5 pm Animal Puppet Visit the Ice Age Center to learn about some of the many creatures that call Interstate Park their home—then make your very own animal puppet!

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 12 pm Bridge 10 am HS Girls Tennis match at Ellsworth 7 pm HS Football vs. Barron Area Schools in Amery

-Saturdays on the Stower (this week Wanderoos) 10 am HS Boys Soccer scrimmage at Osceola 10:30 am HS Volleyball Scrimmage at Amery MS 5-7 pm Band Boosters Pie & Ice Cream Social in the HS Cafeteria 7 pm Amery Fall Festival Queen Talent Competition in the AHS Aud. 7:30 pm “Great Political Speeches” read by members of the Theater Guild at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 12:30 pm Bridge 9 am HS Girls Golf Invitational in Amery 4 pm HS Girls Tennis at Rice Lake

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games, 1 pm Bridge, 5:30 pm Stamping/ Scrapping 10 am HS Boys Soccer Triangular in Amery

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Reading is coming to an end!

The Children’s 2018 Summer Learning Program at the Amery Area Public Library "Libraries Rock!" will end September 10th.

Come to the library by September 10th to collect prizes and turn in raffle tickets. The raffle drawings will be held on Tuesday September 11th.

All Children’s Programs The Summer Session of Children’s programming has come to an end! Please see the library website for details regarding our fall sessions.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and Baby Book Bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

1,000 Books before Kindergarten The Amery Area Public Library has another happy graduate of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Congratulations to Penelope Gehrman, and a big shout out to Penelope’s family for reading her 1,000+ books!

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for August is The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker Third Thursdays Crafting Join us for another fun makeand-take craft project on Thursday, August 16th at 5:30 PM! We will be making Magazine Wall Art, check our website for images

of the finished projects! No cost to attend, registration required to ensure a place in the class and supplies. Visit our website for more information and to register.

Lois Joy Hofmann: Come to the Amery Area Public Library on Saturday, August 18th at 10:30 AM to listen to author and CEO-turned navigator Lois Joy Hofmann talk about her sailing trip around the globe with her husband on a 43 foot catamaran!

Lois lives during the summers in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin and is on a book tour for her final book in the trilogy about her experience sailing around the world.

Human Trafficking in Wisconsin: Tuesday, September 4, 5:30-7.

Join us at the library as Rachel Monaco-Wilcox of LOTUS Legal Clinic gives a presentation on Human Trafficking, which happens not only in our state but also in Polk County. Rachel will share resources and ideas on how concerned citizens can help.

Books and Brews Meeting: Join us at Amery Ale Works, Thursday, September 6th from 6-8 pm to discuss our most recent book selections: either "No One is Coming to Save Us" by Stephanie Powell Watts or “The Mothers”

by Brit Bennett. We have a large group so we'll break into smaller subgroups and spend a lovely

summer evening enjoying food, drink, and books!

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, August 30th from 4:00-7:00 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, September 1st from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Although it’s hard to believe, Fall Festival is only a few weeks away! We want to remind everyone about our Pancake Brunch which takes place at the Center on September 16th from 8:30am-12:30pm.

We will be serving sausages, milk, coffee, juice and ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES for just $6!

Children under 10 eat for $3. Come check us out!

Need a place to rent? How about considering the Amery Area Community Center for that birthday, party, wedding, or anniversary celebration? We will also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

If you are looking for a great gift or something to decorate your house with, we are currently having a quilt raffle. The beautiful homemade country quilt was donated to the center by one of our members. Come check out the quilt which is hanging in the hallway of the Amery Area Community Center. Tickets can be purchased at the Center and the cost is $1 per

ticket or 6 for $5. The drawing will take place on Friday August 24th at noon.

Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am-2pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out!

We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, sympathy cards, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and coffee. We also gave rummage sale items all year long.

Tuesday pool winners on July 24th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, and Jerry Fisher took home the consolation prize.

Tuesday pool winners on July 31st were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Jean Frank placed third, and Gene Prib-

now won the consolation prize.

Thursday pool player winners on July 26th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Jerry Fisher came in third, and Jean Frank took home the consolation prize.

Thursday pool players on August 2nd were Gary Snelling in first, Wendell Anderson came in second, Gene Pribnow came in third, and Loren Bavin took home the consolation prize.

Wii bowling winners on July 24th were Dave Olson in first and Carl Johnson placed second.

Bridge winners on July 25th were Judy Strobush in first, Sydney Lund in second, Bev Kjeseth in third, and Scott Smith came in fourth. Bridge winners on August 1st were Patty Talbot in first place, Sydney Lund in second, Paula Schmid placed third and Elsie Rivard took fourth. Bridge winners on July 30th were Shirley Staebler in first and Paula Schmid in second.

Congratulations to all!

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Geri's Book There's a little book of Geri.

Written by her loving hand.

She has related her life story, her childhood, family, land.

For those, her dear ones, sharing how her family came to be, her parents, teaching, caring, husband, raising a family.

When her busy life of cooking, homemaking, work slowed down, she wrote in her little book, much wisdom she had found.

Its inspiring to share life's times, and more priceless because, though we miss her, it's so nice, to, again, read how it was.

Now, when I think of Geri, what privilege I recall; she shared her little book with me, and it's there for dear ones, all.

Carol Morfitt Welch ©2018 a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. 715-781-4380 Jason.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601.

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months).

Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding. Led by a certified breastfeeding counselor, who is also a registered nurse and a mother of four, attendees learn from, share with, and support other mothers who are breastfeeding. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding are strongly encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic, Boardroom, 2nd floor. No fee, no registration required, just stop by.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431.

No charge.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.

Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public.

Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information.

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge.

Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register.

Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105.

Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome.

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does.

Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

GriefShare, a non-denominational special help seminar and support group for people experiencing the loss of a loved one is being held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The church is located at 1050 Keller Ave. N. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” For more information call St. Joseph Catholic church at 715-268-7717.

Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474.

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. •We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. (only meets during the school year.)

MOPS and MOMsnext (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has a childat home is welcome, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential.

Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs.

For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center.

Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members.

TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882.

TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336.

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor.

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980.

Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687.

Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls.

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2018 - What a year for Polk County Dairy Youth

Polk County won the Large County Herdmanship award and were also selected as the Spirit Award Winners at the Wisconsin State Fair Front row, left to right: Mikayla Peper, Chrissy Eley, Mega Reigel, Madi Rud, Scout Dodds. Middle row: Kristi Getschel, Haley Hermanson, Rachel Nelson, Katherine Elwood, Hailey Clausen, Courtney Glenna, Grace Haase, Katie Christensen, Adult Volunteer Angel Dodds. Back row: Ted Tietz, Luke Johnson, Andrew Haase, Michael Wurst, Jack Nelson, Autumn Hermanson, Thomas Christenson, Raeann Lehman, Marie Haase, Julianna Thompson, and Adult Volunteer Cindy Nelson.

This year has been an action packed one for Polk County Dairy youth that are involved in Dairy Quiz Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy, and Dairy Showing.

In July Marie Haase, Hailey Clausen, Kristi Getschel and Mikayla Peper traveled to

Haase placed first on the written test and teammate, Hailey Clausen was third. What a fun showing for a very young team.

Also, in Michigan, Courtney Glenna, Grace Haase and Katherine Elwood competed in National Intermediate

Courtney Glenna, Katherine Elwood and Grace Haase competed in National Intermediate Jeopardy.

Michigan to compete at the National Junior Holstein Convention.

They earned their way to Michigan by winning the senior division dairy quiz bowl competition at the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention in January. At Michigan the team came out as reserve champions. Marie

Jeopardy. Courtney finished in the top 6 of 35 competitors. The young dairy enthusiasts enjoyed some time at Sleeping Bear Dunes and were able to participate in the National Holstein Sale that was actually held in the banquet hall of the resort!

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youth just returned from the Wisconsin state fair where we had an amazing showing.

Five youth were called back for showmanship and their final placings were â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Megan Reigel eighth, Chrissy Eley 20th, Mikayla Peper eighth, Grace Haase 12th, and Katie Christensen 17th in their respective age classes. Autumn Hermanson was honored to place first with a Marshland Farm Fall yearling. Marie Haase was honored to receive a James Crowley award that is presented to only 15 Wisconsin dairy youth each year. Mikayla Peper earned a fifth place spot in the Premier Exhibitor competition.

Finally, and possibly the most exciting news, Polk County WON the large county Herdsmanship Award and were also selected as the Spirit Award winners. What a great state fair!

This has been an action packed year, but it is not finished yet. Osceola FFA dairy evaluation and management team members will be compet-

ing in Harrisburg, Penn. in September and at National FFA Convention in October. Team members are Kristi Getschel, Grace Haase, Marie Haase and Mikayla Peper. In November the Polk County 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl team will be heading to Louisville, Kentucky to compete in the National 4-H Dairy Quiz bowl contest. 4-H team members are Tayler Elwood, Kristi Getschel, Marie Haase and Mikayla Peper.

Thank you to anyone

that has supported our youth through offering dairy judging classes for the members to judge, Marie Haase placed first on the written test and for coach- teammate Hailey Clausen was third. ing, and ties can be super proud for offering financial of these young agriculassistance so they are turists. able to attend all of these events at discounted cost.

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2018 Reserve Quiz Bowl champs Kristi Getschel, Mikayla Peper, Hailey Clausen, Marie Haase competed at the National Junior Holstein Convention.

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What back-to-school immunizations does my child need?

Find out what immunizations your child might need before the school year starts One of the things I like most about my profession is being able to help kids and families stay healthy. It’s important to bring your children to the doctor when they’re Health ill, but yearly well Matters child exams are Ann Seagren, MD just as important.

Physician, Family Medicine Why? Because these exams help prevent with Obstetrics , Amery Hospital & Clinic illnesses and chronic diseases.

When I became a parent nearly seven years ago, learning ways to prevent childhood illness became a top priority. I wanted to share my passion and knowledge to help educate my patients.

As parents, we want to keep our children healthy and one way we can do that is by scheduling annual well child exams.

At a yearly well visit, we’ll talk about any health concerns you may have about your child. We’ll review safety guidelines, nutrition and child develop-

ment and discuss updating any needed vaccines. I always tell my patients and families that no question is a silly question. If you’re worried about something, let’s talk about it!

Checking one thing off your backto-school to-do list is easy with our walk-in exams for kids, now through August 31st. Here’s a helpful list of what immunizations your child might need before starting off the new year.

Kindergartners (Four to five years old) Kindergarten is a big year! Make sure your child is ready by getting these immunizations before starting off the year: •Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP) •Inactivated polio virus (IPV) •Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) •Varicella (Chickenpox) •Influenza (once a year during flu season) Six to 10 years old Most of those immunizations your child got before starting kindergarten will last your child through most of ele-

mentary school. Make sure that once a year during flu season, your child gets an influenza immunization.

11 to 18 years old As your child gets ready to leave elementary school and moves on to middle and high school, it’s important to keep their immunizations up-to-date with these recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: •Meningococcal conjugate (MCV) is recommended for all 11 to 18 year olds.

Meningcococcal disease (meningitis) is a swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It can be very serious, even fatal. Depending on when your child gets their first dose of the MCV vaccine, they may need a booster dose around age 16. Ask your child’s doctor what is best for them.

•The CDC recommends the three-dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine sometime during early adolescence for boys and girls. HPV can lead to cervical, throat and other cancers that show up later in life.

•Tetanus, diptheria, pertussis (Tdap)

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Friday, August 17 is Black Cat Appreciation Day. Black Cat Appreciation Day was launched to help raise awareness about black cats in general and to debunk the superstitious belief that black cats are associated with bad luck. Owners of Black Cats are encouraged to take photos with their pet to share and spread awareness about the day on social media.

If you’ve been looking for a rescue cat yourself, why not consider a black cat. Arnell has three Black Cats ready and waiting to be your new best friend. On Black Cat Appreciation Day, you will be ready to share your very own Black Cat Appreciation photo. #BlackCatsMatter Lucille is our featured Black Cat. She is spayed and declawed, has short hair and is seven years old.

Lucille is a gentle cat that enjoys quiet time in your lap. She has a playful streak that emerges when the mood strikes her.

Ms. Lucille was found abandoned in an apartment building and is now with Arnell, ready for her second chance. She would make a fantastic apartment companion.

Eli is also declawed. He has long hair and is four years old. Eli is an easy going guy. He can be lazy or playful. He is also very handsome. Eli lived with a Bulldog and another cat in his previous home.

He was surrendered to the shelter

when his owner was moving.

Jonah is our third Black Cat. He is three years old, a large boy; he is a chatterbox at dinnertime. Jonah came to the shelter as a stray and seems to get along with everyone.

He has a short to medium coat with large round yellow eyes.

Everything about Jonah is expressive.

It has been a busy adoption week.

Eight cats and eight dogs went home to new lives. Our Adoptable Cats are all adorable and different in their own individual way. Leon is a big light Grey Tabby that loves to cuddle and Dexter has the same light Grey Tabby coat with white mittens and a bib. He is a player.

These two are available with a reduced adoption fee of $50, neu-

is recommended at age 11 or 12. If your child did not get this immunization as a preteen, talk to their doctor about getting it for them.

•Varicella (chickenpox) is recommended in two doses if your child has never gotten this immunization and has no history of chickenpox.

•Influenza (once a year during flu season) helps keep both your family and people who can’t be immunized healthy.

School is starting soon, so schedule your kids well exams with your doctor or provider. If you don’t have a doctor or provider, make an appointment with one of Amery Hospital & Clinic’s providers by calling 715-268-8000.

Convenient walk-in exams for kids are also available at our clinic locations in Amery, Clear Lake, Luck and Turtle Lake through August 31st.

BRIDGE tered, Rabies vaccinated, FeLeuk/ FIV tested.

Jasmin is a shy, one year old Tabby Point Siamese mix with a super soft coat and blue eyes. She is petite and gentle. Jasmin would do well in a quiet home with older children.

And of course, there are the dogs. Gunther is a Black Dog; extra-large, think Lab-Newfy. He likes to play fetch. Wyatt is a Gentleman Plott Hound with indoor manners. He walks right at your side and learns quickly. Wyatt was raised as a pet and was unsuccessfully tried as a hunting dog. He is very housetrained and very sweet.

Luna is a young, 1 1/2 year old Yellow Lab-Shepherd-Sight Hound mix. She has floppy ears and a silly grin. She is smart and attentive, learning new things every day.

Billy is low to the ground, stocky and adorable. He is a Mix Mix, possibly Beagle-Basset-Corgi-Heeler. Billy is a happy go lucky guy.

He is interested in everyone and everything. He is a great dog with tons of personality.

Visit all of these available pets at the shelter or online at our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and on Facebook. Our shelter is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday at noon. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St East, Amery 715 268-7387 (PETS).

Thursday Night Bridge Results 1st: Janet Burke and Judy Strobush 2nd: (3 way tie): Paul and Shirley Satterlund; Pat Carlson and Shirley Klopotek; Dorothy Lehman and Evie Porter

Music on the river The river once more comes alive with verve, where yesterday the reeds waved languidly.

Just listen; hear tones sound and swing and curve, inspiring feet to tap, prompt sociability.

Prompting some young feet cartwheels to turn, while get-acquainted conversations raise, Bluegrass nurtures souls with its return; strum of banjos, country and modern ways.

Oh, balmy summer night, host festive mood, the plans to bring community a lift, combining music, laughs, refreshment food, memories for participants, a gift.

The cattails quiver as the beat goes on, as ripples gently lend their background strain.

Attendees, glad prevailing showers are gone, mercifully delayed, until wee hours, the rain.

Longing, the soul of the community, fulfilled with ingredients for memories.

As the river flows, enjoining to the sea, May tomorrow add its effect to these.

Carol Morfitt Welch

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Fighting Back

against “the only honest news” in town There were more than a few folks in the Valley who felt Iris Long had it coming to her. After all, Raymond Cooper garnered 381 votes in the recent mayoral elecand a good number Columnist tion, of those voters placed the blame for Cooper’s Kevin Slimp defeat squarely on the shoulders of Long, editor of Lennox Valley Hometown News.

There was no need to deny the obvious. Seeing the first issue of Raymond’s Valley Patriot was upsetting to Iris. She saw the masthead at the top of Page 1 as a direct assault on her character.

“The Valley Patriot” was in type big enough to fill the width of the 12 x 21 inch newspaper. Underneath, in smaller type, were words that cut Iris to the core, “The only source of honest news in Lennox Valley.”

“How could he write that?”

Iris asked herself over and again.

It simply wasn’t true.

Long was a seasoned journalist. Other than columns on the Opinion page and the musings of Maxine Miller, her stories were checked and rechecked. Each story required multiple sources before appearing in the newspaper.

Iris thought long and hard about her response in Hometown News, which came out one day after The Valley Patriot. It seemed as if almost every word in every story in Cooper’s rag was pure fiction, the mutterings of a madman.

She had to be careful, though. If she wrote too harshly, Cooper’s loyalists would see that as further proof Hometown News was a biased arm of the “elite media,” as Raymond often called it. Ignoring Raymond’s indictments was also dangerous. No response would be seen by many as an admission of guilt.

Instead, Iris chose to take the high road. Those who knew her well weren’t surprised. Iris valued her integrity as much as anyone in the Valley.

“This morning,” she began, “I read with great interest Raymond Cooper’s latest venture, The Valley Patriot.”

So far, so good.

She continued, “Hometown News welcomes any legitimate journalistic endeavour to our town, and it is our hope The Valley Patriot will meet the requirements of journalistic integrity the citizens of our community have come to expect.”

Reading over Cooper’s rag, a full twothirds of the pages, not counting ads,

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were dedicated to two topics: Mayor Bland conspiring with Iris Long to fix the mayoral election and the disappearance of A.J. Fryerson.

Raymond went on for 1,830 words about Fryerson. While not sharing any details, he led readers to believe he was close to solving the missing person case. There were a few leads yet to be investigated. He insinuated Chief Dibble was keeping information from the public. As a “responsible journalist,” he was hard at work bringing the truth to light.

Cooper included a full page, brought to the readers by Farley Puckett’s True Value Hardware Store, with a recap of the weekend bowling match between Lennox Valley and Pleasant Hill.

Raymond considered it a pure stroke of genius to place a line of text in large type across the top of each page, giving credit to the page’s sponsor.

The obituaries were “Brought to you in loving memory of the dear departed

by Massengale’s Mortuary,” the funeral home located in the county seat of Springfield.

Another page was reserved for “Raymond’s Renderings,” sponsored by “Phil Moore’s Tractors and Equipment, located midway between the Valley and Springfield.”

Iris could have instantly made Cooper seem foolish by sharing information from the last letter she received from A.J. Fryerson before his disappearance. She knew, however, while offering momentary satisfaction, it was best to keep the letter to herself. In Lennox Valley, things could get quickly out of hand.

There was also the matter of filling the space reserved for “Rumor Has It.” Iris was tempted to create her own rumors about Raymond Cooper, but her better judgement wouldn’t allow such a breach.

She looked over The Valley Patriot one last time before finishing up her paper. One headline, while funny, seemed to sum up Cooper’s efforts at “quality journalism.”

On page 7, just above the classified section, was the headline, “Death is Nation’s Top Killer.”

Iris, borrowing a favorite phrase from Jessie at the Hoffbrau, muttered, “Good Lord.”

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CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF Women’s Golf League Tuesday, Aug. 7Results A Flight: Low gross: Sherri Munkelwitz 42 Low net: Barb Roy 34 Low putts: Cathy Lee 14 Closest to the pin 2nd shot (#4): Sherri Munkelwitz B Flight: Low gross: Marlys Lauritsen 42 Low net: Monica Eggert 31 Low putts: Denise Severson 16 Closest to the pin 2nd shot (#2): Monica Eggert C Flight: Low gross: Lori Peterson, Laurene Klatt 54 Low net: Nancy Brace 35 Low putts: Marie Bannink 19 Longest putt (#6): Laurene Klatt D Flight: Low gross: Cindy Johnson 51 Low net: Amber Lindahl 26 Low putts: Sheila LaBlanc 16 Longest putt (#5): Gretchen Demulling

Closest to pin #7: Pat Marquand Closest in 2 #3: Diane Blanchard Chip ins: Sheila LaBlanc, Lori Larson, Denise Severson Birdie: Sherri Munkelwitz RESULTS Backwoods Hackers (15) defeat Goof Balls (21) Chipper Chicks (21) defeat Rowdy Rebels (19.5) Happy Hookers (24) defeat Golf Bags (22.5) 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it (24) defeat Wild Whackers (21) Sharks (24) defeat Slice Girls (18) STANDINGS 1st: Happy Hookers, 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it, Sharks 4th: Golf Bags 5th: Wild Whackers, Chipper Chicks, Goof Balls 8th: Rowdy Rebels 9th: Slice Girls 10th: Backwoods Hackers

Johna

By: Larry Phillipson 8-5-2018 It happened early while I was in bed, A nurse came in, my name is Johna she said.

My father's name was John, they named me after him.

It was dark and the room was dim.

She said I am nobody's fool, I'm from the old school.

I take a lot of pride in what I do, The young graduates go zip, zip to just get through.

I like to have Johna around, Her kind is rare and hard to be found.

Many leave one with things undone, They are too busy, on the run.

It is not easy to give old folks the needed care, But our nurses make it more comfortable to bear.

You'll have to put up with the wait, And hope it won't be too late.

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Author Lois Joy Hofmann will discuss sailing around the World during August Book Tour Hofmann's latest book, The Long Way Back, is the third in her “In Search of Adventure and Moments of Bliss” series.

BALSAM LAKE – July 27, 2018 -- Award-winning author Lois Joy Hofmann announced the release of the third book in her nautical trilogy, “In Search of Adventure and Moments of Bliss,” in San Diego last November. Now she plans to introduce the book series in Wisconsin and Minnesota, where she grew up and spends her summers.

The Long Way Back is the gripping conclusion to a grand adventure that took Lois and Günter Hofmann over 34,000 miles around the world on an eight-year sailing circumnavigation on board their 43-foot catamaran, Pacific Bliss. The Hofmanns embarked on their 62-country adventure after retiring, already in their sixties.

Each book takes the reader onethird of the way around the world.

Hofmann will focus on the last third of the world during her Author Talk: the Eastern and Northern coasts of Australia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean,

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the dreaded Pirate Alley from Oman to Yemen, and up the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.

Hofmann will present at the following venues: •August 11: Osceola Public Library, 1 p.m.

•August 16: St. Croix Falls Public Library, 4 p.m.

•August 18: Amery Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

•August 20: Bloomington Noon Rotary Club, Bloomington, MN 12:00 •August 22: Balsam Lake Public Library, 6 p.m.

•August 25: Chapter2Books, Hudson, WI, 11 a.m.

The talks will be followed by Q/A sessions. Lois will stay afterward to sign books for sale.

These oversized paperback books, ideal for a coffee table or home library, each contain over 200 maps, photos, and illustrations. Geography buffs will enjoy the magazine-style Did You Know sidebars that provide nuggets of information about the geography, history, and culture of each of the 62 countries visited by the Hofmanns. Hofmann's husband, Günter, also contributes to the books through his Messing with Boats column.

Embarking on an eight-year adventure at sea, this entrepreneur

and former CEO discovered higher highs and lower lows than the rollercoaster world she came from.

Sailing around the world propelled her out of the intense fields of human genetics and biomedical technology and into the thrills, dangers, and bliss of the cruising life. Life has been reimagined several times now for Hofmann. After sailing the world, Hofmann began to write her nautical trilogy.

Her three books, Maiden Voyage, Sailing the South Pacific, and The Long Way Back, are available on Amazon, on her website at http:// loisjoyhofmann.com/buy-books/ and locally at Chapter2Books https://chapter2books.indielite. org/ in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Hofmann's first two books were each recipients of San Diego Book Awards for Published Books, Nonfiction, in the Travel Category in 2011 and 2013. Her stories have appeared in magazines such as Latitudes and Attitudes, Cruising World and Living Aboard.

Hofmann has been a contributor to online magazines and blogs and has presented at yacht clubs, civic organizations, optimist clubs, MOAA (Military Officers Association of America), and is currently available for other speaking engagements.

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And a special thank you to Hope Church, Osceola for hosting the event and to all the participants who came out to take part.

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Roofer charged in circular saw killing said he was teased ELLSWORTH, Wis. (AP) — A roofer accused of killing a co-worker with a circular saw in western Wisconsin said he was being teased and thought he was being drugged, according to a criminal complaint.

Miguel Navarro, 24, of St. Louis was charged Thursday in Pierce County court with first-degree intentional homicide and mayhem, both felonies, in the death of Israel Valles-Flores, 37, also of St. Louis.

According to the complaint, Navarro was seen attacking Valles-Flores with a circular saw while on a home’s roof near River Falls. The victim ended up on the garage roof, where he died of his injuries. A witness said Navarro continued cutting Valles-Flores after the victim fell backward on to the garage roof, according to the complaint.

A witness said Valles-Flores handed the saw to Navarro, who immediately cut into the victim’s neck. A bloody circular saw was found on the ground.

During a recorded jail call, Navarro said the other workers, including Valles-Flores, were teasing him because he wasn’t feeling well after having sex. There was no apparent argument before the attack.

Navarro was mad about being teased and “he was getting really mad inside,” the complaint said.

He also thought he was being drugged, perhaps to work more, and was not getting paid, according to the complaint.

After the attack, a witness heard Navarro calling for him as he ran away and was afraid Navarro was going to hurt him, the complaint said.

An autopsy found Valles-Flores had 10 sharp force injuries, including to his face, neck and back. The jugular vein and carotid artery in his neck were both cut.

Online court records show Navarro appeared in court by video conference from jail with his attorney Thursday. Cash bond was set at $500,000, and a hearing is scheduled Monday for Navarro, who remains in jail.

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Music on the River Friday in Michael Park, Baby/ Fall Festival Queen Candidate contest in this issue, “Meet Your Amery Business” page I know that I have mentioned many times before about how fast the days fly by but…I don’t understand it! Here we are half way through August already. The high school sports seaPounding son is in full swing, area teachers will be the heading back to the Pavement classrooms in about a week or so, students Pam Humpal are shopping for their school supplies, Minnesota State Fair is next week, Labor Day plans are being talked about, Fall Festival events are all set….STOP! Ok, let’s back the truck up and enjoy each day as it comes.

The final Music On The River Concert for 2018 will be this Friday, August 17, at Michael Park along the Apple River. Music is provided by Nancy & The Backwood Boys from 5-7pm, followed

by Viva Knievel at 7pm. The event is always a fun night for the whole community. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy delicious food, beverages, classic car show, and great music. Thank you to the Music On The River committee and volunteers, the Amery Community Club, and to the businesses for sponsoring this annual event.

“Meet Your Amery Business”… this week’s featured business is WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION. Founded in 1939, the credit union is owned and

operated by and for the members. They offer a variety of accounts-checking, savings, loans, etc. Stop by the Amery office on the south end of town for more details.

The 69th Annual Amery Fall Festival is set for September 13-16…always a fun weekend! The first activity to the celebration is the Queen Talent Competition which is this Saturday, August 18. The event begins with a Pie & Ice Cream Social (also pulled pork sandwiches served) sponsored by the Amery High School Band Boosters from 5-7pm in the high school cafeteria. The band will perform at 6pm. The Talent Competition will be at 7pm in the high school auditorium. Admission is with a Fall Festival button and a $3 ticket. Tickets are available at the door, and also at Music On The River on Friday night.

Good Luck to all the queen candidates.

law, Kelly, on August 17; to my nephew, Scott, and niece, Kylee, on August 19; to my niece, Mikayla, who will be 8 years old on August 20; and to my niece, Carrie, on August 22. Enjoy your special day!

Also, Happy 4th Anniversary to my niece and nephew-in-law, Kara and Kody, on August 22. Enjoy!

Last Saturday, we made our annual trip to Como Zoo for an outing before the start of another school year. It’s always a good time visiting the zoo, but with the seal area under construction we did miss seeing the Sparky show

and the seal island. It looks like the seals will have a wonderful new area for next Summer. As you can tell by the attached picture, we also enjoyed riding the historic carousel…our last stop before heading to the vehicle. (FYI-I was also riding a horse but jumped down for the picture) Did you know this is Palindrome Week? Everyday this week is exactly the same forwards and backwards.

Check it out…8-14-18. Very cool!

Have a great week, and good luck with those last minute projects and activities before school starts.

And speaking of queen candidates, in this issue you will find a special page with pictures for a Baby/Fall Festival Queen Candidate Contest. Simply match the baby pictures to the candidates, fill out the entry form with their appropriate numbers, drop it off at the Amery Free Press office by Wednesday, August 22, and you could win $25 Amery Scrip Money. A random drawing will be held in case of a tie. Have fun matching the girls pictures, and Good Luck!

Happy Birthday wishes this week to my niece, Kandi, and my best friend, Jonzie, on August 15; to my nephew-inGavin, me and Bentley

Wisconsin GOP leader: Not enough votes for paper plants bill

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican co-chair of the Legislature’s budget committee said Monday there are not enough votes in the Senate to pass a tax break bill designed to keep open a pair of Kimberly-Clark Corp. plants in northeast Wisconsin, saving more than 600 jobs.

Kimberly-Clark, which makes Kleenex tissue, Huggies diapers and other paper products said earlier this year it planned to shutter the plants , but hopes of saving them were rekindled last month after the union representing workers there agreed to concessions. The Dallas-based paper products giant said it was open to saving the plants and 610 jobs if the Wisconsin Legislature passes an incentive bill. The Wisconsin plants are the Neenah Nonwo-

vens factory in Neenah and the Cold Spring plant in nearby Fox Crossing.

The Republican-controlled Assembly passed the incentive proposal earlier this year. But it stalled in the Senate, where Republicans have a narrow 18-15 majority. One Republican, Sen. Chris Kapenga, said last month he would not support the bill , meaning all other Republicans would have to vote for it or convince at least one Democrat to support it.

Republican Sen. Alberta Darling said during a legislative forum Monday that “right now we probably don’t” have the votes to pass the bill. Darling, co-chair of the budget committee, said if the bill were up now, “I don’t think there would be the votes but I’m not saying there won’t be.”

Talks are ongoing to reach a

deal that can pass, she said.

“We need to do whatever we can to keep and grow that business,” Darling said.

Senate Republicans met privately last week to discuss the bill but did not emerge with a deal.

If the Senate were to pass the bill, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Gov. Scott Walker could issue a couple line-item vetoes to bring it in line with what Kimberly-Clark needs. Vos said he didn’t know exactly what those changes were.

The bill is modeled after incentives given for Foxconn Technology Group to put a plant in Wisconsin. The state’s nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates the Kimberly-Clark bill would cost the state $109 million over 15 years, assuming jobs for 610 employees earning more than $70,000 would be retained.

Potato or Rock?

While out looking for agates Floyd (Shortie) Mork found this potato-looking rock. Does anyone know it got those distinguishing marks on it?

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More events can be found on the Out & About page

Looking for bowlers for a Sunday Night Mixed Couples League

Meeting Sunday, Aug. 19, at 6 pm at Spare Time in Turtle Lake Contact Orreen 715-554-0873

Spare Time Bowl

Little Falls Pie & Ice Cream Social Sunday, Aug. 19 4-6:30 p.m.

Menu: BBQ Sandwich, chips, pickle, homemade pie, ice cream, beverages

Chicken Dinner Rain or Shine

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Little Falls Lutheran Church FREE WILL OFFERING

East Immanuel Lutheran Church

Annual Corn & Brat Feed Sunday, Aug. 19, 11 am to 1 pm Rain or Shine - Outdoor Chapel

Fresh Corn on the Cob, Brats with all the fixings, Baked Beans, Lemonade, Coffee & Dessert Free will offering TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE TOO!

Entertainment by Amy Johnson & local musicians

Located 5 miles south of Amery on Hwy. 46, turn west on 20th Ave. then north on 120th St. Look for the steeple!

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bar-B-Qued Chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls, bars, beverages FREE-WILL OFFERING Take outs available

• LOCAL VENDOR COMPETITION • JUDGES’ CHOICE & PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

217 Deronda St. Amery

Sunday, August 19

Please contact Barb Friese with any questions or for more information on becoming involved with Special Olympics. (715) 222-8272

1272 44th Ave., Amery

440 Industrial Ave., Turtle Lake

BAR-B-QUE

Practice for Special Olympics Bowling will begin on Thursday, August 16th. We will meet weekly between 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Club 53 in Amery. The cost is $5.00.

• VARIETY OF FOOD & BEVERAGES FOR SALE • FUNDRAISING BY YOUTH CLUBS

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• KIDS’ CORNER WITH GAMES

Queen Talent Competition

• LIVE MUSIC BY HITCHVILLE & MARTY SONNEK We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents

“Great Political Speeches”

Come and hear some of the great political speeches from our past read by members of the Northern Lakes Theater Guild.

Saturday, August 18 - 7:30 p.m.

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts

113 Elm St. - Amery, Wisconsin - (715) 268-6811 Admission: Adults ($5.00) - Children ($1.00).

AMERY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Admission by Fall Festival Button and $3 ticket. Tickets available at the door Proceeds to royalty scholarships

Pre-sale Queen Talent Competition tickets and buttons available at Music on the River Friday, Aug 17, at the FF Booth

34th Annual Moon Lake Threshermen’s Association, Inc.

THRESHING BEE

Amery High School Band Boosters

Pie & Ice Cream Social

Pulled Pork Sandwiches also served

Saturday, Aug. 18, 5-7 p.m.

Sat. & Sun., August 18 & 19, 2018

AMERY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

Band will perform at 6 p.m.

ALL EXHIBITORS WELCOME!! • LUNCH AVAILABLE ON GROUNDS EXHIBITOR SET-UP - FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

– SAWDUST PILE FoR kIDS - 11:00 a.m.

– MUSIC BY TC & THE HEUTS 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

– SAnCTIonED PEDAL PULL - kids & Adults

FLEA MARkET

Bring Your Own Table $30.00 for weekend. Includes one button

For information contact Ericka MLTAFleaMarket@yahoo.com Shaded Exhibit Area

Registration 12:30 p.m., Pull 1:00 p.m. Rain or Shine

– SLoW TRACToR RACE at 2:00 p.m.

Contact Tom for Details (715) 781-5566

– TRACToR TUG oF WAR – PARADE To FoLLoW SLoW TRACToR RACE

PANCAkE BREAkFAST 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19

August 18 • Wanderoos August 25 • Nye Sept. 1 • Amery Sept. 8 • Deronda

– Special Music - “Circle Unbroken” by the Borstad Family & PRAYER SERVICE - 9:00 – AnTIqUE & CLASSIC TRACToR PULL Classes from 3500 lbs. to 9000 lbs.

Weigh-ins and registration 9:00 a.m.

Pull starts at 11:00 a.m.

For more information, Todd nelson 715-296-2500, Andy Johnson 715-296-1927

– MUSIC BY LITTLE FALLS MUSIC MAkERS 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

– RAFFLE DRAWInG 3:00 p.m.

Check out MoonLakeShow.org for any updates TRAIN RIDES FOR KIDS

Face Painting Sawdust Pile - Treasure Hunt

SENIOR CITIZEN SUNDAY FREE Admission to 65 & older if accompanied by grandchild

GATES OPEN 8:00 - 5:00

Steam Threshing Stone Flour Mill Steamed Powered Saw Mill Steam Powered Rock Crushing Rope Making

DEMONSTRATIONS:

Rug Loom Blacksmith Hay Loader Antique Baler Silo Filler Corn Sheller Feed Grinding Shingle Mill Snowfence Making Machine

Door Mat Making Antique Combine Lumber Planing Corn Shredder Lath Mill Clover Huller Antique Sewing Machines Spinning Wheel

DISPLAYS:

Antique Tractors Antique Cars & Trucks Antique Snowmobiles Gas Engines Large Miniature Farm Display

Fire Trucks Collector Shingles Clayton Fire Dept.

Smokehouse Antique Lamp & Lantern Collection

CAMPING NEARBY GRILLED CHICKEN DINNER Company C 8th Wisconsin NO CARRY-ONS Sunday beginning at 11:00 a.m. Volunteers Display - Civil War Camp FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (715) 948-2533 OR (715) 781-5566 LOCATION: George Sollman’s - Five miles south of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin on Hwy. k 862 2-3/8 St. Clayton, WI 54004 • Lat. 45° 19’ 56” n Long. 92° 06’ 27” W

ADMISSIon - $5.00 per day - includes Button, Under 12 Free • FREE PARkInG • Shuttle Service available from Turtle Lake

Golf Carts, ATVs, etc. must have MLTA as an additional insured and state handicap tag Not Responsible for Accidents. – SERVICE DOGS ONLY – ALL BOILERS MUST BE STATE INSPECTED

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE From Turtle Lake to the Show Grounds.

Every Hour - Both Days

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Host of MMCI Summer Convention - August 17 & 18, 2019

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GARAGE SALE

Aug. 17 & 18, 8 am-5 pm

561 106th Ave., Amery

From Range turn south on Cty. Rd. D, 1 mile take left (east) on D, go 2 miles, turn right on 106th Ave., dead end road Baby items & clothes, boys & girls, toys, maternity clothes, mens & women’s clothing, home furnishings and much more

The Growth Spurt Consignment GARAGE SALE 1211 95th Ave., Amery

The Growth Spurt is an online consignment store that sells kids clothing sizes newborn to 16. We are doing our first garage sale with all of our inventory on August 16th & 17th. We will have a wide variety of boys and girls clothing from our website as well as women’s size medium thru extra large tops and jeans size 7 thru 14. A lot of name brand clothing such as Old Navy, Gymboree, Carters, Jumping Beans, GapKids, and many more. Great back to school clothing at great prices. This is a great opportunity to check out how the consignment store works.

We are always looking for new consignors.

Thursday, August 16th, noon to 7 Friday, August 17th, 10 to 4

BACK-TO-SCHOOL and DOWNSIZING GARAGE SALE Friday, Aug. 17, 8-5 Sat. Aug. 18, 8-?

LOTS of nice, almost new (some new) KIDS name brand clothing. Girls 4-14 and boys 4-18. Some smaller sizes. Backpacks, sweatshirts, fall and winter coats, boots and snow pants. Kids sports equipment and bikes. Household and decor items, books and some adult clothing.

1 mile north of Amery on Hwy. 46. East 1/2 mile at River Shore Lane.

Follow signs to 914 90th Street

GARAGE SALE Thursday, Aug. 16 12-6 pm Friday & Saturday, Aug. 17 & 18, 9 am-5 pm

Couch with recliner, 2 matching love seats, entertainment center, antique sewing machine in cabinet w/bench, 2 infant rockers, end tables, 2 Toro string trimmers, CDs, baskets, pictures, men’s & women’s clothing, kitchen misc., lighting fixtures.

One mile west on F and one mile north on C to Fire #720

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Sponsored by Farm Table

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Amery Free Press is sponsoring a Baby/Fall Festival Queen Candidate contest

MATCH 2018 FALL FESTIVAL QUEEN CANDIDATE WITH HER BABY PICTURE . . .

YOU COULD WIN $25 IN AMERY SCRIP MONEY! Simply match the baby pictures to the candidates by placing the number from the baby picture on the appropriate line on the entry blank

Bailey Johnson

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Sponsored by Slumberland

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Entries must be delivered Hailey Clausen ___ Mackenzie Mike ______ to the Amery Free Press Claire Flanum ____ Chloe Olson _________ office at 215 Keller Ave. S. Bailey Johnson ____ Jazmine Quarberg ____ or mailed to: Baby ConLaura Kastanek ___ Brandi Swager _______ test, P.O. Box 424, Amery, Chloe Keller ______ Emma Wolf __________ WI 54001 no later than Wednesday, Aug. 22.

Winner will receive $25 Amery Scrip Money.

Name__________________________________ A random drawing will be held in case of a tie.

Phone ________________________________

THE AMERY FALL FESTIVAL QUEEN TALENT COMPETITION IS SATURDAY, AUG. 18, 7 P.M. IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

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Parmly is seeking Dining Assistants, Resident Assistants, Nursing Assistants, LPNs, and RNs to join our team!

Some positions require no prior experience... just a caring heart! You can make a difference every day in the life of senior citizens!

PHONE: 715-268-8101 | FAX: 715-268-5300

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Some positions require no prior experience... just a caring heart! You can make a difference every day in the life of senior citizens!

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Healthcare Scholarship Training and Job Opportunity The Estates at Greeley and The Estates at Linden is offering an opportunity for ages 16 and older to become a Certified Nursing Assistant at NO COST to the student.

Those who are chosen upon completion of the interview process will start their employment at The Estates at Linden or The Estates at Greeley and will be awarded a scholarship to attend the Nursing Assistant training program right in Stillwater! You may also work as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Training (and get paid) while completing the classes!

If you would like to interview for one of these positions the deadline for applications is August 19th, 2018. Eight students will be selected from the group being interviewed. If you are interested in an interview, please apply to www.monarchmn.com and search Metropolitan Area then Stillwater (select either Linden or Greeley) and Nursing Assistant in Training.

The CNA Orientation Class will be on August 30th from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Classes/Training will begin on Tuesday, September 4th. The classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Call Jamie at the Amery Free Press to place your Classified Ads 715-268-8101 HELP WANTED

Looking for a reliable and energetic candidate with great customer service skills. This part-time position is for our Amery office.

TO APPLY SEND RESUME TO:

Family Eye Clinic

120 North Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001 715-268-9010 or via email @ amery@satterlundeyeclinic.com

PM Classes may be available - please inquire if you are interested in PM’s classes if the above dates and times do not work with your schedule.

Financial Aid Assistant (1400 hrs/yr)

Just think, in about a month you will have a new career in a growing and rewarding field!

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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New Richmond Campus Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a Financial Aid Assistant position at the New Richmond Campus. Under the direction and supervision of the Director, Financial Aid, this part-time Financial Aid Assistant position (1400 hrs/yr) provides important processing. support and student assistance with the WITC Financial Aid Program For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/aboutwitc/employment

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1st shift hours 7:00am-3:00pm, some overtime and additional hours may be required.

Job Description: Set up, start, operate, trouble shoot and tear down plastic injection molding machines.

General Responsibilies: Set up and tear down molding machines, Start and trouble shoot molding machines, Set up and tear down auxiliary equipment (drill press, air press welder, etc.). Work with Quality and Engineering as needed. Assist in training of operators.

Physical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, occasionally climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Competencies: Able to properly operate basic hand tools. Knowledge of press controls and auxiliary equipment. Must become fork lift certified. We are looking for someone with experience in a plastic injection molding environment and supervisory experience.

Prefer 4-5 years of processing experience.

I.T.P. offers competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Industrial Tool & Plastics, Inc. 529 Blanding Woods Rd • St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Attn: Amy Johnson Email: amy@itpmolding.com

Full-time. Start immediately.

—ALMENA AND SURROUNDING AREA— Class B w/tanker endorsement required.

Hourly pay based upon experience. $19-$22 per hour with regular raises.

Benefits: Health/Life Insurance, 401(k), cellphone allowance, etc.

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Baldwin Care Center campus is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: Baldwin Care Center, 650 Birch Street, Baldwin • Part-time RN/LPN for Day Shift (6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

• Part-time RN/LPN for Day/PM Shift Desk Nurse (9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

• Full-time (.8) RN/LPN for Night Shift (10:30 p.m. – 7 a.m.)

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• Full-time PM Shift CNA (2:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.)

• Part-time Night Shift CNA (10:30 p.m. – 7 a.m.)

Please contact Denise Hague, Director of Nursing at 715684-3231, #1, Baldwin Care Center, 650 Birch Street, Baldwin • Part-time Resident Assistant for Day Shift (6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

• Part-time Resident Assistant for PM Shift (2:30 – 11 or 4 - 9 p.m.)

• Part-time Resident Assistant for Night Shift (12 – 8 a.m.)

Please contact Tammy Casey, Nurse Manager, Birch Haven Assisted Living at 715-684-3231, #2, 640 Elm Street, Baldwin Free tuition for CNA course and onsite training available for Resident Assistants.

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The School District of Turtle Lake is Accepting Applications for:

SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND PARA-PROFESSIONALS MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING COACH BASKETBALL CHEER COACH The District has immediate openings for the above positions. An application can be obtained from our website www.turtlelake.k12. wi.us by clicking on “District” and then “Employment” or by contacting the District Office at 715-986-4470.

Application deadline: Until filled.

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

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Deputy Clerk of Courts Justice Center Full-time Starting: $18.39—$20.39 This position is a specialized position requiring timely and accurate completion of tasks focusing on policy compliance and application in accordance with Court Orders, Wisconsin Statutes, and the policies, procedures and laws established for various types of Court filings and maintenance. Qualifications include an Associate Degree as Legal Assistant or in related field, and a minimum of two years’ experience working within the legal system, and experience in bookkeeping; or an equivalent Deadline to apply: August 23, 2018 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

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Mold Set Up Technician

The Mold Set Up Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plastic injection machinery.

• Min 2 yrs. exp. with Plastic Injection set up, start up, and mold change over • Min 2 yrs. exp. troubleshooting plastic injection molds and machines • Proficiency with plastic resins and resin drying systems • Exp. training injection mold operators and ensuring quality systems • Ability to make mechanical decisions with minimal supervision

Custodian/Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Responsible for the cleanliness and wellmaintained environments of two buildings.

The position will adhere to ISO-13485 standards and includes daily cleaning of a clean room environment.

• Previous cleaning experience in a clean room environment preferred.

• 2nd shift position Mon-Fri will consider flex of start time.

Located in New Richmond, WI Isometric Micro Molding is a contract manufacturer supplying micro injection molded components and sub-assemblies to medical and drug delivery device OEMs. To Apply: send resume and cover letter to cjohnson@isotool.com EOE

POSITIONS AVAILABLE ~Certified Nursing Assistant~

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You must complete an on-line application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

The School District of Turtle Lake is Accepting Applications for:

GRADE 3 TEACHER – LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE The District has an opening for a long term substitute teacher for Grade 3 beginning approximately September 24, 2018 through December 21, 2018. An application can be obtained from our website www. turtlelake.k12.wi.us by clicking on “District” and then “Employment” or by contacting Elementary Principal Troy Wagner at 715-986-4470.

Application deadline: Until filled.

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Transportation Aide Part Time

Approximately 16 hours per week driving nursing home residents to and from local appointments with the facility vehicle. No special training required.

Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8am-2:30pm

Friday 8am-Noon

RN or LPN– Evening Shift 2:30pm-10:45pm

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Deadline to Apply: 8/19/2018 Call with any questions 715-268-7107 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

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often means losing the ability to ride a bike for yourself, too.

For the elderly who perhaps cannot eat or sleep well either, seeing nature on a bike path or feeling a fall air can make them feel young again, said Michelle Bachaus of the Wisconsin Bike Fed. Bachaus has been traveling Wisconsin and teaching communities about trishaws and how they can bring the joys of bicycle riding to those who cannot pedal anymore.

“It just brings new life to people,” she told The Janesville Gazette .

Six members of the Janesville Velo Club recently learned how to pilot a trishaw, a cycling device that gives the elderly and disabled a chance to see the sights and feel the breeze of a bike ride again.

The two trishaws came from the Rock County Council on Aging, which paid about $10,000 for each of them, said Joyce Lubben, director for the council.

Shipping costs for the trishaws are high because the cycling devices that originated in 2012 are from Denmark. They came from a group called Cycling Without Age. It is not yet clear how the program will work in Janesville, but Lubben said requests can come to the council, which will be managing the program.

She is hoping to make the program available to the whole county, but logistics remain a question.

Riding the trishaw to Clinton is likely too challenging, Lubben said.

The volunteers can offer as much or as little of their time to piloting as they want, Lubben said.

Paul Murphy, president of the Janesville Velo Club, said another seven people will train to be pilots soon.

Bachaus’ training came one day after she was in Stevens Point, and one day before she was set to be in Madison. She lives in Appleton.

In the council’s conference room, Bachaus spoke of sharing the road “safely, comfortably and respectfully.” She told pilots, as they’re called, to avoid the door zone (3 to 5 feet from a parked car) and never ride on the sidewalk.

Of the four bike crashes she has seen in person, three were adults riding on the sidewalk.

Then Bachaus took the group outside, where she went through trishaw parts and procedures.

Since riders will have limited mobility, pilots should leave some elements to a responsible caregiver, Bachaus said.

But pilots should still check their ABCs — air pressure in tires, breaks and chains — and offer riders a helmet and blanket if they wish.

The pilots-in-training had their chance to take the trishaw for a spin in the parking lot, in part to get a feel for the electric assistance on the devices, which Murphy said are meant to help with inclines.

Beyond the technical details, Bachaus stressed the trishaws are a social program.

Some riders are quiet at the beginning, but once they get going many riders start “talking up a storm.”

Lubben first saw the trishaws at a conference. She wanted to bring more smiles to Rock County, along with the health benefits from getting outside, she said.

Lubben said a recent local aging survey showed her the prevalence of one issue the trishaws could address.

“One of the things that came up repeatedly was social isolation,” she said. “And, you know, (we’re) just looking for ways to help people get outside and get connected. ...

This is one way we can do that.”

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