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Stoddard serves in anti-tank regiment BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Editor’s note: To mark the 75th Anniversary of World War II, interviews were conducted with living veterans. This is one in an ongoing series. Al Stoddard was a week out of high school when he enlisted in the U.S. Army, following his two older brothers into the War. He served in the Army from 1944-1947 with the 71st Infantry. Stoddard arrived at Le Havre, France in January 1945 where they trained at

Camp Old Gold. The embarkation camps at Le Havre were named for cigarette brands: Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Wings, Home Run, Herbert Tareyton, Twenty Grand and Philip Morris. After arriving, Stoddard Stoddard’s unit was loaded into box cars to travel east to the front lines. The 71st SEE STODDARD, PAGE 5A

Public comments continue as issue at Polk County Board BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM PAM HUMPAL | AMERY FREE PRESS

Fall Festiday crowns royalty Coronation was held at Michael Park for Fall Festiday Sept. 19 were the new Amery Royalty court was crowned. Back row L-R: 1st Princess Reese Benware, Miss Amery Diedra Meyer and 2nd Princess/Miss Congeniality Ella Gould. Front row L-R: 3rd Princess Lily Marquand, Little Miss Penelope Gehrman and 4th Princess Rylee Thompson-Ziemer. For more Fall Festiday photos see Section C.

Whether a Public Comment portion will continue to be included on future Polk County Board agendas is unknown, as Chair Chris Nelson has voiced the possibility of discontinuing. Nelson opened the meeting with a warning about not using foul language during the meetings. There were situations in July and August that prompted the September statement from SEE COUNTY BOARD, PAGE 20A

City Hall sold to Raveling for $5,000 BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

During a short eight-minute virtual meeting of the Amery City Council, it was unanimously decided to sell the building that has housed council meetings since 1950. Mayor Paul Isakson said, “We have an offer for purchase on the City Hall. There are some pros and some cons. The

pros are: it goes on the tax roll January 1. The roof gets fixed, we lease back for a dollar until August 31, 2021 and it saves a negative value if there is no sale of this building. To upgrade this building into a new City Hall, according to a SEH study done in 2013 would be 1.6 million dollars, so no one is going to modernize this building. It was going to be $150,000 for a new roof.”

Isakson said the cons included that according to Parks Lakes Land and Realty, the appraised value came in at $115,000. He said that was not a real appraisal, it was just what Parks said it could be worth. According to City Attorney Paul Mahler, the city does not currently have a policy regarding the sale of public buildings. SEE CITY, PAGE 2A

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City Hall dedication in 1950. L-R: Frank Sylvester, C.V. Anderson, Herb Jones, Lloyd Christensen, Bob Iverson and Dave Palmer.

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“As we move forward, we probably should get a City of Amery policy,” Isakson said. Council member Tim Strohbusch asked, “Is there any estimate of what the taxes will be when it goes on the tax roll?” Patty Bjorklund, Interim City Administrator and City Clerk-Treasurer for the City of Amery, said, “According to the assessors, if it does go on the tax roll, in variable comparisons, it would be values at $200,000.” Isakson said that came out to $5,000 per year in taxes. Council member Sarah Flanum asked if it would truly be used as office space and not knocked down to ensure it would go on the tax roll. “That is what the owner told me and being a good solid businessman, I

would hope he is telling the truth,” said Isakson. Council President Rick Van Blaricom said, “If he is putting $150,000 into the roof, he is going to use it for something.” In the motion, it was finally revealed who the mystery buyer was. Van Blaricom said, “I motion we sell the building to Dean Raveling for the fore mentioned price. He is going to put the money into and we are going to rent it back until we are ready to go into the bank building, correct?” Isakson said, “Correct. There are two things that should be in the contract then. One is the date of the end of the lease and also require the repair of the roof within 60 days of closing.” “Sounds reasonable to me,” said Van Blaricom. Strohbush seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

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How to laugh

must admit, in my spare time, I’m a fan of a good laugh. At the end of a day of work, I enjoy a good meal and a hearty laugh. I have found in my nearly sixty years of life that a good laugh can erase the memory of many trials and Robert Benchley travails of the day. I try not to be too picky or high-brow in my humor and I find myself looking to the past to find new ways to laugh. Regular readers of this column know of my penchant for Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the commercial free cable television service that runs movies from the MGM, Warner Brothers and RKO studios. Last week they ran a series of short films that I thoroughly enjoyed because I got to see a few more of the films of Robert Benchley. Benchley died in 1945 age 56. He made a series of short films from 1935 to 1944. Benchley wrote essays in Vanity Fair and the New Yorker and appeared in several movies. He Publisher had a very dry wit and sense of humor that holds up very well Tom Stangl over 80 years later. Many of his short films, shown as part of a movie billing that included previews, a cartoon, newsreel and the feature movie, usually centered on the average man’s struggle with a wide variety of things from getting a good night’s sleep to training a dog to doing your income tax. Benchley was a consummate straight man to the madness of the world around him. I realize I am showing my age here, but one of the comedians who was influenced by Benchley was Bob Newhart. If you know Newhart, you know Benchley. Benchley had a small moustache and an air of sophistication, but beyond that, they’re the same guy. “How to Sleep,” Benchley’s first short, won an Academy Award for Best Short Subject. In the film he tries to get asleep but is interrupted by everything from window blinds hitting the window frame in the breeze to a mosquito to noisy neighbors. I laughed out loud for minutes. “A Night at the Movies” has Benchley and his wife trying to find a seat at a crowded theater and dealing with all sorts of rude people. One of my favorites is “How to Figure Income Tax” where Benchley confidently begins the film explaining how easy it is to do your taxes, using enlarged forms that are on boards that he can flip between. Like the rest of us, he is soon deep in the weeds trying to understand the vernacular of the government. Benchley’s essays are often quoted as well. Among some of my favorite quotes: “I have tried to know absolutely nothing about a great many things, and I have succeeded fairly well.” “Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing.” “There are two kinds of people in the world, those who believe there are two kinds of people in the world and those who don’t.” And finally: “The surest way to make a monkey of a man is to quote him.” Whenever I get a chance to see his sly, sardonic wit I make a point of doing so. There’s art in making a person laugh without being mean or vulgar and Benchley was a true artist. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@ theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

No one can rain on my Fall FestiDAY

have had many Fall Festival memories throughout the years. Some from childhood, a few from hometown visits while away at college and plenty from my “adult” years as a member of the Fall Festival committee. This year takes the cake. For many, many months I knew this year would be different. COVID-19 changed everything. When it came time for planning this year’s festivities our whole group knew we were darned if we did and darned if we didn’t. Planning a one-day event was so different than any planning I had Editor ever pitched in with April Ziemer before. I knew this time around would also be different as it would be my last one to plan. I had decided after many years to hang up my Fall Festival hat after 2020. As much as months ago it seemed like an easy decision, as time grew near I became a little emotional over it. I absolutely LOVE Fall Festival; every last bit of it. I eventually laugh at the yearly mishaps and I cherish the solid friendships I have made with my committee cohorts. One last thing that will always make this year stand out in my mind was that my daughter ran for Miss Amery. She was one of 13 very deserving girls and this Mama Bear was a nervous wreck for my cub by the time Saturday morning rolled around. That morning started out like

most other Fall Fest mornings for me. A handful of years ago, my hubby, Josh, bought me an Amery charm that I always wear on either a necklace or bracelet for Fall Festival. I went to put it on like I do every year and it was missing from the spot where I keep it. I looked over and over again to no avail. I thought one of the kiddos must have been digging in my stuff and decided to look in one other place. I have an old jewelry box that doesn’t hold much of anything except for old Forensics medals from High School and an ugly metal ring that a boy gave me from a gumball machine in sixth grade. I opened every little drawer on the box. After opening the last drawer, I still did not find my Amery charm, but I found something else that I was meant to stumble upon. In ninth grade, with my very first paycheck, I bought my mom a necklace with her birthstone on the base of a tree and the birthstones of my two sisters and myself at the top of the branches. About ten years after I gave it to her, I asked her why she never wore it and she told me it made her break out. I asked her if I could have it and she gave it to me. I’m not sure why I asked for it, as I do not remember ever wearing it. I guess I stuck it in that old jewelry box and never gave it a second thought. Fast forward to last Saturday, it was September 19, my mom’s birthday. It was also our first birthday without her since she passed away last October. I put on that necklace and braced myself for Fall FestiDAY. It was a beautiful day that was

capped off with our daughter Rylee being crowned as a princess. It dawned on me later that evening that when I was pregnant with Rylee, my mom worked at Willow Ridge with some wonderful ladies. At the same time I was having a daughter, her work pals, Sheri, Mary B. and Leanne were also expecting new granddaughters. My mom thought that was so cool that they would all be grandmas together. I would like to think that my mom watched from up above last Saturday when her granddaughter was crowned, Sheri’s granddaughter was crowned and Leanne and Mary B.’s granddaughter was crowned (those two share the same granddaughter). If my mom thought it was cool that they were born at the same time, I can only imagine what she thinks about the three being on court together. Those three are going to have an amazing time with the other two beauties that were crowned. I guess this is where I pass off my Fall Festival torch to the next generation. When people heard we were moving all festivities to Michael Park this year, the number one question I was always asked was, “What will you do if it rains?” I never had to worry about that as the sun shined from above that day both literally and metaphorically. I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return. Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached at 715-268-8101.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Courage in a Fearful World I found this verse today and felt it was fitting for the times. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. – John 14:27 KJV We live in a world where bad news travels at lightning speed (and good news doesn’t). These are troubled times, times when we have legitimate fears for the future of our nation, our world, and our families. Yet we have every reason to live courageously. Perhaps you’ve found your courage tested by the anxieties that are an inevitable part of twenty-first-century life. If so, God wants to have a little chat with you. He wants to remind you that even when you find your courage waning, He is with you. Your heavenly Father is your protector and your deliverer. Call on Him today and be comforted. Whatever the size of your fear, God is bigger. Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there. – Author Unknown Betty Grund, Amery

Supports Party A To the Editor, Do you truly believe the words of the Bible? If you do, the election this fall will test how you show it, because you will either vote party B that has no policies that stand on the Bible or party A that does. Party A believes Galatians 1:15 “… God, who set me apart even from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace.” The killing of innocent blood is on the hands of all who vote for party B. They say, “It’s a woman’s right to take a baby’s life up to the 9th month.” This same party B stands for same sex marriages. The Bible says Genesis 1:27, “…in the image of God he created him male and female.” Party B stands up for B.L.M. and takes money from the police. The Bible says in James 2:8, “…you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The B.L.M. do not show that when they burn down businesses and brake in homes. Party A has told us after to drop to our knees and pray for our nation. You may say, “ I am a good person. I go to church every day it’s open, I hold positions in church, I tithe and I teach.” But you say, “I vote for my income. You know I won’t get all the money I should if party A gets in.” The Bible says, Matthew 16:26 and 1 Timothy 6:10 “For the love of money is a source of all kinds of evil.” Do you know what else the Bible says about people who say they are good but still vote against the Bible on main issues. It says Matthew 7:21 “ Not everyone who calls me Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do what My Father in heaven wants them to do.” Also Matthew 7:23, “Then I will say to them, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me you wicked people.’” Neither of the two parties will be a god who will save us from all the problems. They are only human, Jesus was the only perfect person, but party A works to hold the Bible up as much as possible.

Please pray hard before you vote. The Lord God will lead you right. Vote the Bible and life. Doris Buhr, Clear Lake Paid Political Letter

Climate Challenge Dear Editor, Once more we find ourselves in what has increasingly become a kind of double-whammy weather season: hurricanes and tropical storms slamming our southern coastal states while out-of-control wildfires ravage the West. We feel blessedly safe from these extreme weather and climate events here in the Midwest, but how long can that last? As I write, a pink-eyed sun burns through smoke-plumes spreading from those western fires across the entire continental US. Degradation of air quality is one price all of us pay for our failure to effectively meet the climate challenge. Think of the heartbreak and anguish of having to leave your home, carrying only as many of your belongings as you can pack into your car, and not knowing whether anything will be left standing when you’re able to safely return. This is to say nothing of the human, animal and plant life lost to these catastrophes. One thing we can be sure of: contrary to the President’s unfounded pronouncements (“It will start getting cooler”), as the oceans and atmosphere continue to heat up, every region will become more dangerous and harder to live in if we don’t act on the evidence at hand. A convincing argument can be made that anxiety over unaddressed changes in climate and the environment lies at the root of some of the social turmoil that is driving America’s current toxic internal divisions. In the face of growing fear and damage to food sources, the grip is loosening on the glue that has held our society together. “E pluribus unum” too easily becomes “Every man for himself.” If we care about the future, we must carry our concern for what is happening to our country and to the earth to the polls, whichever way we choose to vote, this November. Thomas R. Smith, River Falls

Supports Tiffany Dear Editor, I’m writing to endorse our Congressman Tom Tiffany for his hard work in congress to return control of the gray wolf to Wisconsin and all of his efforts to restore law and order as well as the economy. I have decided to support Tom Tiffany because since 2011 he has been fighting in the trenches voting for conservative goals and proving he is a real conservative. Remember, it is easy to take cheap shots at a voting record when you don’t have one. In Wisconsin, Tom has voted for bold reforms that have helped Wisconsin’s economic comeback and brought more Wisconsinites jobs than ever before. He’s committed to a Convention of States to help

address the federal government’s inability to balance the budget and by enacting term limits. He’s cut taxes by more than $13 billion. He’s fought to enact concealed carry and Castle Doctrine, so we can exercise our right of self-defense. I know we can count on him to protect the 2nd Amendment. He has also voted to take taxpayer dollars from Planned Parenthood and ban late-term abortions, so we can count on his pro-life votes. Tom is a family man with three beautiful, intelligent daughters and is a former small business owner - experience that has helped him in Congress. Tom is clearly very intelligent since he also owns my favorite dog breed — the Labrador retriever. Please join me in supporting Tom Tiffany for Congress! Sincerely, Terry Guanella Amery Paid Political Letter

In response I would like to respond to the letter to the editor submitted by Valerie Burke, who manages the Amery Farmers Market. First, I will concede that the description for the Recall Evers event in question did include a location detail that said “Amery Farmers Market”. It was merely meant to be used as a well known point in Amery so people could find the event. No one ever characterized it anywhere as being associated with the farmers market, regardless of how anyone included in the supposed “huge backlash” interpreted it. As a matter of fact, anyone who actually read the details would have seen that it specifically said “adjacent to” or “next to Soo Line Park”, depending on what post you were looking at. Furthermore, the original event post was created, posted and subsequently coordinated by another individual. I simply shared the information and showed my support by participating. All that said, I don’t need anyone’s permission to use the words “Amery Farmers Market”, either verbally or in print. It is a public event held on public property. And just to clarify, I did coordinate with the City and the Police Department, as any good citizen would do. What does surprise me about all of this, is that after being set up on two different occasions for more than six hours total, not once did Valerie or any other representative from the market come over and express any concern or attempt to have a dialogue with us about anything. I guess in this day and age, where many prefer to complain about everything on social media (or in this case the local newspaper) instead of having an honest face to face conversation, I shouldn’t be surprised that someone I barely knew had to tell me I had been called out in the newspaper before ever hearing a word about all of this. And that right there is the very heart of the problem in this country, in my humble opinion. Dain Lyon Proud participant in our Democratic process Amery, WI

CONTRIBUTED

From left: Don Stoddard, Robert Stoddard, Edwin Stoddard, Millie Stoddard (Mother), Alan Stoddard and Edward Stoddard (Father).

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crossed into Bavaria after the Battle of Remagen. Stoddard served as part of an anti-tank regiment, manning a 57mm gun. The division was in Stein, Austria when the war ended. They spent the summer with a gun squad every 200 yards with Russian soldiers across the river. Stoddard recalls the situation was dire for locals with very little food to eat and people stayed alive the best they could. Stoddard was the youngest of four sons. His older brothers Eddie and Bob served in the war as well. Bob served with a photo company in London. He was assigned to a unit at Oxford University, working for the British Admiralty, preparing detailed maps of the coast of France from aerial photography. The maps helped with the Allied Invasion. Al received a visit from Eddie when he was working as a guard in Dillingen, Germany. “I had just got off guard duty and went to bed in the monastery we were living in at the time,” Stoddard said. “I felt a tug at my leg and awoke to see Eddie.” The older Stoddard had a week leave and came from Passau, Bavaria. Al said his brother and his buddy could stop at bases along the way to get gas and meals. After the war ended, divisions were being broken up and everyone was anxious to return home. Departures were based on a point system. During this time many of the soldiers were encouraged to reenlist. Stoddard didn’t have points to return home and reenlisted with the promise of being home by Christmas, 1945. One of his fondest memories is walking through the front door of his parent’s home in Decorah, Iowa at 8 a.m. Christmas Day. Al’s father owned a tire recapping and vulcanizing business in Decorah. On Fridays, he had a route he would drive to pick up tires at service stations. Stoddard’s mother made a point of going along so she “wouldn’t be alone if she received a telegram from the War Department.” After a 60 day leave, Al returned to Europe and spent the remainder of his time on guard duty, first guarding German prisoners of war. “There were 12 GIs and 500 German soldiers,” he said. In Sept. of 1946, he joined the 787th Military Police Battalion and served in Paris, living on the second floor of a department store. His enlistment ended in April 1947. He returned to his hometown of Decorah, Iowa and enrolled in Luther College. At college, he met Beatrice Johnsrud. They married Sept. of 1948. Al taught business education, shorthand and typing in Boyceville and Washburn before coming to Amery in 1965 where he served as principal for 20 years, retiring in 1985. Al and Bea had three sons: Greg, Scott and Christen. Christen died in 1985, Bea died in 2017. The couple have seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Now 94, Stoddard lives at River Bend in Amery.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

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130 Years Ago September 11, 1890

pheasants send in the wings and legs of the birds shot to them for checking purposes. Envelopes for this purpose are being provided at the license selling depots. Purpose of the request is to check the kill in this particular county.

From the Amery Echo Any man who speaks unfavorably of the town wherein he resides, either at home or abroad, is like a tramp that stones the house that has given him shelter. Shortsighted, narrow-minded, pusillanimous men are the only ones who speak disparagingly of their home city. They do not deserve recognition as good citizens. Persons who from poor conditions have grown into comfortable circumstances as the result of trade in any city, and then, worm-like, turn and sting it, deserve and should receive the outspoken censure of all progressive, conscientious men. Those that have traveled extensively say there is not a municipality in the state that shows greater marks of thrift and enterprise than Amery. This young city has a future that is bright, and her residents generally recognize the fact, but there are a few, thank God, a very few, who if in heaven, which they Yesterday’s never will reach if they News don’t shut up, Diane Stangl would find fault with the angels, and seek affiliation with the devil. Such men are cranks turned by discontent born of greed, and bay at the business luminary as a dog howls at the moon. They are not particularly dangerous, having little influence at home, but when abroad may be credited as of some account. The reader is of course not classed with the few alluded to. The reader is of Amery and for Amery. At home and abroad he tells people that it is the best, the liveliest city of its age in the state, that its facilities are unsurpassed, that to the north stretches immense forests of pine and hardwood that will supply for many years to come the mills now in operation, and as these forests are cleared off as fine farms as the sun ever shown on, will be opened up. That fuel of all kinds can be cheaply obtained, that all classes of manufacturing establishments flourish, and still there is room for more. Good churches, good schools, the most wide-awake, good-natured and prosperous businessmen to be found anywhere, in short Amery, on the Apple River, is the button-hole bouquet of northern Wisconsin, and invites everybody to come and enjoy its fragrance. Do you catch the idea?

110 Years Ago September 22, 1910 Lightning Causes Damage Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Holliday and son Charles returned from St. Paul Sunday evening

Thieves Steal Melons

Ameryites roll back the clock These Amery residents celebrated 100 years by representing historic ﬁgures at the time this nation was founded. They marched in the Centennial parade that was held on the Fourth of July back in 1987.

where they had been visiting. Lighting struck a tree in the severe electrical storm here Sunday on the Ole Rue farm east of town and followed along a wire clothes line, which was also attached to a nail driven in the corner of the house, the lightning entering the house at this point traveled towards the stove and did slight damage to the floor killing the house cat, which lay under the stove, then plowed a hole through the brick chimney and out into the open air. Mr. Rue and Alick Johnson on each side of the store, not over 4 feet from where the lightning struck and aside from receiving a slight shock were unharmed.

105 Years Ago September 15, 1915 To the Editor Early Settlers Memories Dear Sir – Seeing your request for letters from old settlers of Polk County, I thought I would send you a few lines as such. I came to the town of Lincoln in Dec. 1864. At that time the town was composed of the present town of Clayton, all of the present town of Lincoln and a part of the town of Garfield. I settled at Sucker Lake, about 14 miles north from Deronda, and built a small saw mill at the outlet of said lake, and build the first frame house in the town. At that time there was but one settler east of Bear Trap. In 1868, Willam Colborn started a store at Bear Trap, and hauled his goods from Harriman’s Landing, a point on the St. Croix River a few miles above Stillwater. About that time a post office was established at Bear Trap under the name of Lincoln Center and later a tri-weekly mail route was established from Lincoln Center via Wagon Landing, Star Prairie and Somerset to Stillwater. J. H. Brown carried the mail and passengers-it taking two days to make the trip. I was chairman of the town board of

Lincoln twelve years. Polk County when I first came here was mostly covered with timber. But the lumberman’s ax and the forest fires have removed the greater part thereof, and at the present time it has become a fine farming country, settled by an enterprising and thrifty people. It has fairly good roads and splendid schoolhouses, churches and fine dwelling houses, and telephone connections over most of the territory. – W. L. Sadler

90 Years Ago September 25, 1930 Amery Mercantile Store Burglarized The Amery Mercantile Company Store was burglarized last week Tuesday night and about $200.00 worth of merchandise taken. Entrance was made through a rear door and it would appear to be someone familiar with the location and habits of the management. Everything points to another local talent job along the line of the other local robberies committed here within the past few weeks.

House Crammed With Stolen Goods Raided A farm house in the town of Eureka was raided and searched under a search warrant by Under Sheriff Olson the last of the week and was found to be literally packed from cellar to garret with stolen goods of every description. Besides there being two stolen cars on the premises, shot guns, dresses, ladies’ hosiery, cigars, cartons of cigarettes, shoes and other merchandise were piled in the garret in a grand conglomerate bunch of loot. Miss Martha Dube and A. T. Dude of the Amery Mercantile Company store, which was burglarized last week Tuesday night, and Peter Wike of the A. Feit & Sons store, which was robbed a few days ago went to Eureka but were unable to identify any of their property.

70 Years Ago September 21, 1950 Indians Provide Private Show for Sick Miss An entire revue was given by the Schmidt’s Indians before the Amery Hospital on Friday evening in answer to a request from Joyce, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Muchie who reside on a farm between here and Clear Lake. Critically ill for a number of days following an operation on a ruptured appendix, Joyce voiced her desire to see the sensational Indians. Result – an entire performance before the hospital by the entire troupe and, in addition, a visitation to her room by several members of the unit.

65 Years Ago September 22, 1955 School Youth Hurt When Cupboard Falls Dennis Thode is in the Amery Hospital following an unusual incident at the school cafeteria Tuesday noon. A sophomore at AHS, Dennis was attempting to pull open a door on a large, steel cupboard containing dishes when it came loose from the wall and fell on him. Knocked unconscious by the blow, he was taken to the hospital where he was found to have a badly cut and bruised arm and possible concussion.

Among the Missing Somewhere in the community, there should be a surplus of drinking glasses. At least the kitchen of the Congregational Church is short some 80 drinking glasses from their cupboards. Needless to say, church officials would appreciate the return of the same or information as to their whereabouts.

Want Number of Pheasants Killed Apparently the Conservation Commission doesn’t believe in taking the word of hunters when it comes to their kill. This year, they are requesting that every hunter bagging

“If the parties who trampled and ruined our whole watermelon patch, stealing over a dozen large watermelons, would care to claim three packages of cigarettes they must have lost while bending over during the theft, will call and identify same, they may have them back. The above appeal came this week from Mrs. Louis Wilson of Luck after vandals visited their garden and robbed them of a number of large watermelons. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, both in advanced age, have carefully nursed their garden and had a very fine patch of melons. They had planned to pick them in the evening before the robbery but had decided to leave them until the next day. Mr. Wilson, who is over 90, was proud of his garden and was naturally pretty disappointed at the turn of events.

55 Years Ago September 23, 1965 Research Reveals College Expenses Wisconsin students living on the campuses of the nine Wisconsin State Universities will pay $908 to $968 for room, meals, fees and book rental for the school year, the Board of Regents office in Madison reports. For the 36 weeks of school, the cost works out to $25.22 to $26.89 a week at State Universities. In addition, students will spend varying amounts for clothing, transportation, between-meal refreshments, entertainment and toilet articles. Counselors suggest that $200 to $300 a year be budgeted for these items, said Robert W. Winter, Jr., Madison, system controller. “In round figures, the total cost for a Wisconsin student at a State University can be estimated at $1,200 a year,” Winter said. “A family planning to send a son or daughter to a State University a year from now could be prepared for all expenses by saving $23 a week or $100 a month during the year ahead.”

Osceola Sun Sold to Anchorage Man Dick Base sold his Osceola Sun during the past week to Richard Garber of Anchorage, Alaska. The new owners will take possession on October 1. No future plans were announced by Base who has owned and operated the newspaper for the past three years. This marks the eight change of ownership for the publication in the past 20 years.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

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No extension on Moratorium BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A large handful of people made their voices heard concerning the Polk County Board’s vote to either extend, or not extend the Swine CAFO. A group gathered in front of the building before the meeting with signs. Some made appearances to give comments during the meeting, while others phoned in. Marcia Marquard of Sterling said she thought the committee handling the subject would, “Protect public health, the environment and property values.” She said over the past 12 months she had become increasingly less encouraged and disappointed. “Proposed ordinances, amended ordinances and new ordinances; worse than the previous ones, all based on signing were recommended. These ordinances would not protect all of Polk County,” she said. She said Stake Holder sessions and Public Comments were overwhelmingly opposed to CAFOs in the county. She told the board that their constituents care about the decisions they would make later that evening. She said, “Please vote ‘NO’ to resolution 37:20.” It is wrong for Polk County.” She suggested they instead vote ‘yes to extending the Swine CAFO Moratorium. Bill Maassen, a Supervisor in the Town of Eureka, said that when the

CAFO discussion began, the Town of Eureka board agreed to listen to their constituents. “They said ‘No CAFOs’ so no matter what my own feelings are about the subject was, guess what, we are going to work to get no CAFOs,” said Waassen. He said his board had only found negative and no positive data concerning CAFOs. He encouraged the board start doing what the residents of Polk County want done. He said, “A majority of Polk County residents do not want CAFOs. It ain’t that hard guys.” Mary Curren, Town of Eureka, said she felt the whole CAFO topic needed to be re-looked at and re-visited. Kim Dupre of Marine on St. Croix Minnesota, formerly of St. Croix County, Wisconsin told the board what they decide about CAFOs does affect people downstream from them. She said she grew up on a farm. “I can relate to the numerous farm families who are struggling right now,” she said. She urged the board to continue the moratorium. She said, “I get that farming has changed, but what has not changed and will not change is our human need for clean air and clean water.” John, from Frederick said concerning Swine CAFOs you must. “Balance the needs of the economy, the needs of the environment and needs of the needs of the society.” He said the evidence he has found, finds Swine CAFOs to be danger-

Polk County Jail In/Out Report September 8-14, 2020 ADMISSIONS Roger Dale Shepherd, disorderly conduct. Whitney Lee Pederson, disorderly conduct. Annalese Jean Willmarth, possession of methamphetamine. Nathan Charles Johnson, possession of methamphetamine. Steven Edward Schulze, possession of methamphetamine. Rusty Jay Moltzer, possession of methamphetamine. Todd Allen Peterson, possession of THC-misdemeanor. Steven Ray Hall, OWI. Gregory Charles Honsa, OWI. Rachel Gwen Hedberg, OWI. John Allen Annunziata, battery-simple. Jon Mylon Magnuson, violating harassment restraining order. Roger Dale Shepherd, trespass to land-remain after notice. Wayne Edward Parades, probation hold. Joseph Robert Starr, possession of drug paraphernalia-methamphetamine. Austin Richard Winger, operating while revoked (forfeiture-2nd). Sara Ruth Domogalla, possession of methamphetamine. Paul Edward Braun Jr.,

bail jumping-felony. Chasta Lynn Giller, forgery-uttering. Rebecca Marie Baker, forgery-uttering. Kaj Philip Juergensen, fondling; child enticement-fondling. David Daniel Anderson, possession of child pornography. Micky James Schermerhorn Jr., probation hold. Matthew Lee Miller, out of county lodger. Logan Edward Myhre, out of county lodger. RELEASES Jon Mylon Magnuson, violating harassment restraining order, book in and release misdemeanor. Adam John Campion, OWI (2nd), time served. John Allen Annunziata, battery-simple, book in and release misdemeanor. Rachel Gwen Hedberg, OWI, book in and release misdemeanor. Gregory Charles Honsa, OWI, book in and release misdemeanor. Steven Ray Hall, OWI, OWI release. Rusty Jay Moltzer, possession of methamphetamine, signature bond. Todd Allen Peterson, possession of THC-misdemeanor, signature bond. Steven Edward Schulze, possession of methamphetamine, signature

bond. Nathan Charles Johnson, possession of methamphetamine, signature bond. Annalese Jan Willmarth, possession of methamphetamine, bond posted. Whitney Lee Pederson, disorderly conduct, bond posted. Molly Marie Kirkup, out of county warrant, other agency. Rick David Madsen, probation hold, hold dropped. Alexia Buskirk, driving or operating vehicle without consent, signature bond. Roger Dale Shepherd, disorderly conduct, book in and release misdemeanor. Kevin Lee Brahs, bail jumping-felony, signature bond. Joseph John Stanek, possession of methamphetamine, bond posted. Brandon Robert Peterson, resisting or obstructing an officer, signature bond. Ronald James Moyer, possession of methamphetamine, signature bond. Matthew Glenn Harrison, probation hold, PO hold dropped. Cody William Eaton, possession of methamphetamine, court ordered.

ous. “It is the scale that can be dangerous. I am for extending the moratorium.” The lone opposite voice was Sara Byl a dairy farmer from Laketown Township. She said, “I have been told Polk County doesn’t want to harm its local farmers or dairy producers or the other CAFOs we have in the county. I thought this was a SWINE CAFO issue.” She said she has a 9-year-old son right now and wonders if no CAFOs are allowed, if they will be allowed to expand their farm someday if her son returns home and decides to farm with them. She urged them not to extend the moratorium. The board had two resolutions to vote on, which were whether or not to extend the swine CAFO moratorium. Jason Kjeseth gave a brief history of the swine CAFO issue. He said the first Moratorium was passed October 15 of last year for six months, the next in February for six months, which means it is set to expire again October 15. He said County staff and committees had spent a lot of time discussing the issue with residents. He said the staff had reviewed scientific studies and public comments and compiled information to put into a report that was released last June. “June 16 the committee had narrowed

down a proposed ordinance amendment. That amendment would include a Swine CAFO conditional use permit in the Ag 20 zoning district. So staff at that time thought is was sufficient to amend the ordinance that is before you tonight,” he said. Kjeseth said at a July Public Hearing, 144 written comments was submitted. He said about 75 percent were from people who wanted regulations. “About half of them wanted stricter rules than what are being proposed tonight. The other 25 percent did not want any rules,” said Kjeseth. After lengthy discussion, much of which included how other counties in Wisconsin have legally handled CAFO situations, Joe Loso, Assistant Corporation Council, offered these thoughts to the board saying, “This board can make a decision. My job is to tell you if I think we can defend it. So whether another county did or did not do something is a policy decision of their board and just because they did it, doesn’t mean it is legal.” In the end, Resolution No. 36-20: Resolution Extending Moratorium on Swine SEE MORATORIUM, PAGE 15A

Polk County marriage licenses Scott John Berg and Hayley Rose Zappa of Annandale were married September 12, 2020. Michael Vernon Brand of Elk River and Kailey Danielle Anderson of North Branch are to be married October 9, 2020. Steven James Forsythe and Sarah Elizabeth Buhn of Cottage Grove are to be married September 26, 2020. Jesse Duane Gross and Rebecca Lynn Linc of Luck are to be married October 10, 2020. Sean Dana Johnson and Mikayla Grace Cushman of Osceola are to be married October 3, 2020. Mitchell Kevin Miner and Stephanie Margaret Tetzlaff of Clayton were married September 19, 2020. Nicholas Alan Murphy of Georgetown and Adeline Elizabeth Eastwood of Wilson were married September 11, 2020.

Ralph Paul Robinson and Tori Margaret John of Clayton are to be married October 1, 2020. Jeffrey Frank Schwochert of Farmington and Monique Marie McCracken of Bloomington are to be married October 3, 2020. Randy Lee Slinger and Emily Marie Schaffer of Eagan are to be married October 2, 2020. Phillip Scott Sorensen and Paige Elizabeth Hovey of Centuria were married September 18, 2020. Matthew Donald Stoltz of Stillwater and Sage Hunter Fitzgerald-Prihoda of Albert Lea were married September 12, 2020. Aaron James Thielen and Ashley Rose Abrahamson of St. Croix Falls were married September 19, 2020. Brice Steven Wulf and Rachel Marie Hart of Lincoln were married September 19, 2020.

Amery Police Report 09/11/20-09/17/20 09/11/20, 12 p.m., Harassment report 09/11/20, 12:02 p.m., Juvenile call 09/11/20, 6:13 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 09/11/20, 6:54 p.m., Disturbance 09/12/20, 10:23 a.m., 911 hang up 09/12/20, 12:55 p.m., Vehicle lockout 09/12/20, 6:19 p.m., Mental health call 09/12/20, 7:50 p.m., Disturbance 09/13/20, 6:36 p.m., Harassment report 09/13/20, 7:18 p.m., Suspicious activity 09/14/20, 12:45 a.m., Suspicious activity 09/14/20, 12:04 p.m., Suspicious activity 09/14/20, 6:15 p.m., Suspicious activity 09/14/20, 7:28 p.m., Disturbance 09/14/20, 8:15 p.m., Assist other agency 09/15/20, 6:26 p.m., Assist other

agency 09/16/20, 6:35 a.m., Assist citizen 09/16/20, 7:15 a.m., Animal control call 09/16/20, 11:23 a.m., Welfare check 09/16/20. 5:32 p.m., Welfare check 09/16/20, 5:29 p.m., Disturbance 09/16/20, 9:54 p.m., Animal control call 09/16/20, 11:07 p.m., Disturbance 09/17/20, 3:05 a.m., Welfare check 09/17/20, 8 a.m., Vandalism report 09/17/20, 10:53 a.m., Welfare check 09/17/20, 12:30 p.m., Hit and run property damage 09/17/20, 12:45 p.m., Assist other agency 09/17/20, 7:41 p.m., Assist in civil matter 09/17/20, 8:12 p.m., Vehicle lockout ARRESTS Joseph R. Starr, 31, Homeless. Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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SPIRITUAL

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery, Garth Shumacher, interim pastor, 715-268-7390, www.ameryucc.org Wednesday, September 23: 3:30 pm Homework & Hangout; 5:45 pm Youth Dinner followed by Youth Group Discussions. Sunday, September 27: 10 am Outdoor Worship Service.

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Andrew Olson, interim pastor, 715-268-9218, www.ameryﬂc.org APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery, Justin Hosking, pastor, 715-268-2176, www.appleriverchurch.org Wednesday, September 23: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 pm One-Way for Kids. Sunday, September 27: 9:30 am Sunday School for ALL Ages; 10:30 am Worship Service (w/Distancing), Livestream on Facebook; 1 pm Service on WPCA Radio 93.1; 7 pm Sunday Night Live! Tuesday, September 29: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study.

BALSAM LUTHERAN 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor, Church 715-268-9291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST 420 4th Ave., Clear Lake, Hakki Min, pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN (ELCA) 877 190th Ave./Cty. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek), Diane House, pastor, 715-857-5580, www.georgetownlutheran.net GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor, 715-263-2164 HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, Chris Wojcik, pastor, 715-948-2493, www.htocclayton.org IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS) 124 E. Church St., Clayton, Gregory Becker, pastor, 715-541-2955, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 375 65th Ave., Clayton, 715-948-2867, www.immanuellutheran.info

TRINITY LUTHERAN OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com

JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St. E., Amery, Derek Downs, lead pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city Sundays: 9 am & 10:30 am Worship Services. Streaming online at journeychurch.city. No nursery, Kidz Zone or Youth Group.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, www.littlefallschurch.net Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See www.nuicparish.org for combined outdoor worship times and locations.

DERONDA LUTHERAN 1239 65th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, www.derondachurch.net

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

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Jonathon Enger, pastor, 715-857-5411, www.eastbalsam.org Sundays: 9 am In-Person Worship or Livestreaming on Website.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 207 120th Street, Amery, Kathy Pennington, pastor, 715-268-2143, www.eastimmanuel-lutheran.org Sunday, September 27: 9:30 am Faith Formation; 10:30 am In-Person Worship, Facebook Live. Tuesday, September 29: 9 am Quilting.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE 735 70th Ave., Amery, Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors, 715-268-2350, www.eastlincolnalliance.com ELIM LUTHERAN 1277 60th St., Range, Dan Watland, pastor, 715-268-3800 FAITH FAMILY (UNITED METHODIST) 2692 154th Ave., Emerald, Hakki Min, pastor, 715-2632700, www.willowriverparish.org FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 301 1st Ave. E., Balsam Lake, Diane Norstad, pastor, 715-485-3800, www.faithlutheranbl.com FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715948-2867, www.cllutheran.org FIRST LUTHERAN 240 Elm St., Amery, Tim Bjorge, pastor, 715-268-7135, www.ﬂcamery.org Sundays: 9 am Online Worship. Check website and app for info.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC) 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor, 715-263-2846, www.firstluthclearlake.com Wednesday, September 23: 9 am Quilting; 6:15 pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation. Sunday, September 27: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:40 am Sunday School; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship, 3rd Grade Bible Orientation Class. Monday, September 28: 5:30 pm Women’s Event Planning Meeting; 7 pm Evening Grace Circle at Church.

Wednesday, September 23: 3:45 pm Conﬁrmation. Friday, September 25-Saturday, September 26: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, September 27: 9 am Fellowship; 9:15 am Sunday School; 9:30 am Worship. Monday, September 28: Pastor Visiting Shut-Ins This Week. Tuesday, September 29: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Norman Britain 715-263-2457, Church 715-263-3034, www.clearlakewi-adventistchurch.org

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST 221 2nd St. W., Deer Park, Hakki Min, pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org

Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See www.nuicparish.org for combined outdoor worship times and locations.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 214 North St. W., Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor, 715-269-5126

MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 451 30th St., Clear Lake, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715-948-2867, www.cllutheran.org NEW LIFE COMMUNITY 119 Birch St. W., Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor, 715-268-6989, www.amerynewlifechurch.org OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC 507 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Father Eugene Murphy, pastor, 715-405-2253, www.ourladyofthelakes.ws Masses–Thursday: 9 am. Saturday: 6 pm. Sunday: 8:30 am.

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN 217 Deronda St., Amery, Keith Ruehlow, pastor, 715-268-7290, www.oslcamery.org REDEEMER LUTHERAN 600 Keller Ave. S., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor, 715-268-7283, redeemerlutheranchurch-amery.com Redeemer Lutheran Church will have weekly recorded services on our church Facebook page or website. Sundays: 9:30 am In-Person Worship.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE 205 1 1/2 St./Cty. Rd K, Clear Lake, Todd Groat, pastor, 715-263-2126, www.reevechurch.org ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola, 715-263-2961 ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 811 4th St., Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor, 715-265-7133, www.jbjsaints.com Sundays: 10:30 am Mass.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 Keller Ave. N., Amery, Father Eugene Murphy, 715-268-7717, www.stjosephamery.org Masses–Saturday: 4 pm. Sunday: 10:30 am. Wednesday: 9 am.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN 2803 Hwy. 64, Glenwood City (Forest), John Wilman, pastor, 715-265-4087 Wednesday, September 23: 3:45 pm Conﬁrmation. Friday, September 25-Saturday, September 26: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, September 27: 8 am Worship. Monday, September 28: Pastor Visiting Shut-Ins This Week. Tuesday, September 29: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.

Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See www.nuicparish.org for combined outdoor worship times and locations.

UNITED COVENANT 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor, 715-263-2665, www.unitedcovchurch.org Wednesday, September 23: 5:30 pm 7th-9th Grade; 6 pm Kid’s Blast Time (Facebook Live); 6 pm Worship Team Practice; 7:15 pm 10th-12th Grade. Thursday, September 24: 7 pm Men’s Bible Study at TBD. Sunday, September 27: 8:45 am Sunday School/Conﬁrmation; 9:30 am Worship Team Practice; 10 am Worship Practice. Tuesday, September 29: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:15 am Women’s Bible Study at Church.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 447 180th St., Osceola, Matt Saarem, interim pastor, www.westimmanuel.org, 715-294-2936 Sundays: 9:30 am Worship, Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays. Visit our webpage/resources tab for online services.

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

OBITUARY

James Riley Johnson James Riley Johnson, age 86 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Sophie’s Manor in Centuria, WI. James was born on June 4, 1934 to Floyd and Ada ( (Bruner) Johnson in St. P Paul, Minnesota. James m moved to Wisconsin in 1945. H did not attend school but He l loved music, and played by e on the piano. James had ear a kind and happy attitude a loved chocolate cake, and H Hershey candy bars and b baked beans. He was prec ceded in death by his father, F Floyd Johnson and parents H and Ada Mechling and Hy infant brother, Timmy. James is survived by his sisters, Karen and Janice (Wayne) Petersen, his longtime care giver, Cathy Hoverman as well as other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services for James were held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Balsam Lutheran Church in rural Amery. A visitation was held the hour prior to the service at the church. Interment took place at the Balsam Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne Petersen, Norm Fougner, Al Moltzer and Herb Johnson. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

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Marjorie Ellen Fadness Fadness, Marjorie Ellen (nee Adams), 86, born on November 22, 1933 and fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, September 14, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Duane Harold Fadness ffor 62 loving and adventturesome years. Cherished m mother of Anne (Randy) H Highness, David (Kathryn) F Fadness, Kate (Patrick) K Kane, Paula (Michael) J Jung and Jane (Peter) Ries. D Devoted and loving Grandm mother of Emily Highness, S Stephanie (Josh) Hall, Sam ((Karen) Fadness, Sara (Jerrry) Carrizal, Daniel Kane, B Benjamin Kane, Alison (Steve) Jung-Clemons, Andrew Jung, Caroline Jung, Jack Ries and Emma Ries. Smitten Great-Grandmother to Madison Carrizal. Treasured wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Marjorie grew up in Oaks, North Dakota and attended the University of North Dakota Grand Forks. In 1955, she graduated with a degree in History and Home Economics. That same year, she married her favorite Geography tutor, Duane Fadness. Over the years, Marjorie had various careers along the way but her dream job and passion was wife, mother and grandmother. She was tireless and never met a project or recipe she didn’t try. She created a home filled with laughter, cookies, crafts and Saturday chores. Duane and Marjorie became expert movers as Duane’s career relocated them across the country eight times over 24 years. They finally landed in St. Louis in 1979 and found their place to permanently call home. Most summers you could find Marge at their lake home in Amery, Wisconsin where all of her children and grandchildren would join her for vacations. Summer days were spent pulling weeds from the lake, building rock walls, taking pontoon boat rides, lighting sparklers, catching frogs and turtles and going for long walks. Amery was her happy place. Although faced with incredible health challenges over the years, Marge’s tenacity and faith gave her the strength to endure those hardships with grace. Marge’s family is eternally grateful to the love and care provided by her long-term caregivers especially Trossie Harris. Without their loving care, our parents would not have been able to fulfill their wish to remain at home. Family will have a private Funeral Mass at St. Clements of Rome Catholic Church. Interment will be private at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Marjorie’s name or memory to the Des Peres Park Beautification Fund (checks payable to City of Des Peres and mailed to The Lodge, Attn: Kim Johnson, 1050 Des Peres Road, Des Peres, MO 63131). Fun fact – Marge LOVED stripes. If you’d like to honor her memory, join us in wearing stripes the day of her service in celebration of a life well lived. Bopp Chapel, boppchapel@boppchapel.com

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Merlin Frank Dunham Merlin Frank Dunham passed away at his home peacefully on Saturday September 19, 2020, surrounded by loving family at the age of 75. He was born on May 26, 1945 in Huntersville, MN o on the family farm to Inez ((Spencer) Dunham Paulson a and John “Jack” Dunh ham. He was baptized and c confirmed in the Lutheran F Faith. He was raised in the H Huntersville and Menahga a area and started school in H Huntersville in a one-room sschoolhouse, and continued h his education in Menahga a after the family moved tthere. In 1960 his parents divorced and Inez moved with Merlin and his brother Jack to Amery, Wisconsin. Merlin graduated high school from Amery in 1963, and in June enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Merlin would spend the rest of his life proud of his service and proud of his Corps. In January of 1965 Merlin was home on leave from the Marines and fate smiled on him and he began a 55 year romance with the love of his life Darnell Amans. Merlin believed in love at first sight, and after only two weeks of dating and before he returned to the Corps from leave, he asked for Darnell’s hand in marriage and embarked on a storybook love that would last him the rest of his days. Merlin married the love of his life on May 6, 1967 in Amery. In 1969 Merlin found work at Ceco Corp in the Twin Cities, so he packed up his bride and headed for Minnesota. In July of 1972 they were blessed with their first child, a bouncing baby boy Matthew Merlin. In July of 1976 they were again blessed with their second son, Adam

Shane. In 1991 Merlin found work back near he and Darnell’s hometown of Amery with Yellow River Supply and they returned to the area. He served as President of the Wisconsin Ready Mix Concrete Association, a title he was proud of. He retired from Cemstone Concrete in 2012. First and foremost, the characteristic that defined Merlin above all was his love for, and devotion to his family. Merlin had many hobbies and past-times he enjoyed: camping, hunting, fishing, four wheeling, traveling, watching football and baseball, winter trips to Florida and Arizona, and talking Corps memories with his fellow Marine and lifelong friend Dennis Hegg. Merlin was preceded in death by his mother Inez (Spencer) Dunham Paulson, father John “Jack” Dunham, mother in law Mildred Amans, father in law Al Amans. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 54 years Darnell (Amans) Dunham of Amery; sons Matthew of Amery and Adam (Tarrah) Dunham of River Falls; grandchildren Olivia, Alex, Elaina, and Ella; brother Jack (Diana) Dunham of Amery, brothers in law Dennis (Sheila) Amans of Rhinelander, Alan (Diane) Amans of Amery, and David (Pam) Amans of Altoona; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday September 26, 2020 from 2-4 pm at First Lutheran Church in Amery, WI. A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran at 4 pm, The family requests that everyone wear a mask and maintain social distanceing. A private graveside interment will be held at the Amery Cemetery. You may sign an online quest book and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhilte.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.

LeRoy H. Knutson LeRoy H. Knutson, age 91 of rural Clayton, WI, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family and pastor on Sunday, September 12, 2020. LeRoy Herbert Knutson was born on December 4 1928 in Clayton, WI the 4, s of Norman “Norie” & son A Agnes (Hanson) Knutson on t home farm. While his the a actual birthdate was Dec. 4 his mother couldn't get 4th, t town to report his birth to u until Dec. 6th. This presente lifelong challenges when ed i came to which birthdate it t use. He grew up in rural to C Clayton, was baptized at I Immanuel Lutheran Church and graduated from Clayton High School in 1946. On August 18, 1956, LeRoy was married to the love of his life, Marilyn J. Franko at Immanuel Lutheran Church and together they raised two daughters, Lanelle & Renee'. He was an amazing father who enjoyed mentoring and spending time with his family. LeRoy operated his dairy farm for many years in rural Clayton (Reeve), even though he was not one bit fond of cheese. His great sense of humor, witty personality and storytelling were enjoyed by many. He enjoyed watching educational TV programs and reading about nature and how things were built. He had an infectious smile that warmed the hearts of those who knew him best. In his spare time he enjoyed traveling, watching horse pulling in Ridgeland, fishing with his cane pole in his

jon boat, rooting for the Green Bay Packers and educating and being educated at the "job center" (Reeve Bar). Although never a big drinker, many may not know there was a drink named "The LeRoy" at the bar in Reeve. His daughters would come home from college and discuss what they learned in their Ag classes in an attempt to impress their father only to find out that he already read about it in Hoard's Dairyman. He loved spending time with nature on his land and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Norie and Agnes Knutson; brother, Leland Knutson; and sister, Lorraine Thomas. Survived by his wife, Marilyn Knutson - Clayton, WI; daughters, Lanelle (Richard) Klinner - Clayton, WI, Renee' (Don Amsden) Knutson - West Lafayette, IN; granddaughters, Rachel (Brandon) Graber - Roberts, WI, Megan Henning - Eau Claire, WI; three great-grandchildren, Reese and Heath Graber and Eloise Henning; sister, Lucille James - Bend, OR; father figure to many including: Missy (Shjon) Anderson - Turtle Lake, WI, JayDe (Penny) Franko - Prairie Farm, WI, Randy (Amy) Rockenbach - Colorado Springs, CO and Rod (Nancy) Allrich - West Pointe, IN; other relatives, family and friends. Memorial Services at the Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home at 2 pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 with a visitation from 1-2 pm. Interment at a later date in the Reeve Cemetery. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Robert Fred Meyer Robert Fred Meyer was born at home in Pittsville, Wisconsin on July 24th, 1940 to Rudolph and Beatrice Domke Meyer. He was baptized at St John’s Missouri Synod Lutheran Church, attended grade school in P Pittsville and graduated f from Edgar High School in 1 1958 where the family moved w when he was a sophomore. H was salutatorian of his He c class, active in basketball a baseball and played the and t trumpet in the band. He att tended college at University o Eau Claire for two years of a graduated from the and S School of Pharmacy at UW M Madison in 1964 and Worked

at Renebohms Drugs for 5 yrs. Bob married Elaine Maeder, his high school sweetheart on April 28, 1962. They were married 58 years. Bob was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman, Chairman of the Apple River Chapter of Ducks Unlimited for many years, served on the Amery Fall Festival Board, enjoyed the Amery Theatre Group and tennis and golf leagues. He hunted bear and deer and waterfowl, he trapped raccoon, mink, muskrat and beaver. He enjoyed annual North Dakota trips for waterfowl with his sons, grandson and other friends. Bob was also an avid reader, crossword puzzle and Sudoku fan. He had a passion for gardening, wine making and relished in being a “jack of all trades”. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Rudy and Bea Meyer and his sister Dorothy Chmel. He is survived by his wife, Elaine, sons Robin (Julie), Randall (Barbara) and Reid (Patti); his brother Rich-

ard (Caroline) Meyer, and sister, Elaine (Ken) Lizotte. Grandchildren include Mitchell and Belle Meyer, McKenna and Callista Meyer, Emily and Kaila Miller and great-granddaughter Hadley Lynn, and many friends and co-workers. Known for his lifetime love all things Badger, Badger Bob spent 25 years enjoying season tickets at Badger Football games in Madison. He loved singing in the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus and the Amery First Lutheran Church choir. A graveside service for Bob will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Amery Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 3 to 7 pm on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

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Lucille M. Bonkoski Lucille M. Bonkoski, 89, of Clear Lake, WI died on September 5, 2020 after suffering from a stroke at home. Lucille was born on March 25, 1931 in Brown Countty, Minnesota to Martin and G Grace Klingenberg. She h had ten siblings including a twin sister. She attended M Morgan High School and a also graduated from Mankatto Commercial College. L Lucille met her husband L Lyle at the Kato Ballroom iin Mankato in 1949. They w were married on October 114, 1950 and had 7 children. IIn 1964 the family moved to Chetek, Wisconsin where they were dairy farmers for 13 years. In 1977 they moved to the Amery area where Lucille worked at Danielson’s Drug Store for a short time. She also worked at Electrocraft and New Richmond Industries. Lucille enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, mowing her lawn and the Minneso-

ta Vikings. She was a devoted listener and supporter of the local WPCA radio station that gave her hours of enjoyment. Lucille will be remembered for her love of dancing, playing 500 with friends and listening to her CD’s of Daniel O’Donnell. Lucille is survived by her children, Ed (Ellen) of Placentia, California; Sandy (Ron) Fisher of Rice Lake, WI; Brian (Becky) of Springbrook, WI; Carol (Keith) Zygowicz, and Duane (Donna) of Amery and her sister Ella Derickson of Lamberton, MN. Lucille is also survived by her 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Lyle and sons Wesley and Marlin and a granddaughter Tracey. Visitation will be Sunday, September 27, 2020 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Pastor Barry Schaefer will officiate at a private family service following the visitation. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Laura D. Roettger Laura D. Roettger, 96, of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at her daughter’s home. Laura was born on October 27, 1923 in Somerset, W Wisconsin, the daughter of G George and Mary (Parent) D Derosier. Laura graduated ffrom Osceola High School o on May 8, 1942, and went o on to college at Whitewater S State Teachers College in W Whitewater, Wisconsin. S She graduated on August 224, 1945 with a Bachelor’s D Degree major in Education. O On September 22, 1945 she p paid $2.00 for her initial teaching license. Laura married Harold C. Roettger on July 27, 1946, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Somerset, Wisconsin. She taught book keeping, record keeping, typing, short hand, and hand writing to several generations of students over her 40 years as an educator. She taught in Cable, Siren, Frederic, Balsam Lake and Baldwin High Schools, and after 20 years at Frederic, retired in 1985. When Laura wasn’t teaching summer school, she was continuing her own education, and was only a few classes away from achieving her Masters Degree in Education. Due to failing health, she was unable to complete those studies. After retirement, she served as President, Vice President, and Treasurer of several organizations. She received the Pax Christi Award while being an

active member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. Laura leaves to celebrate her memory: children Clifford (Judy) Roettger of Cameron, WI; Ronald Roettger of Centuria, WI; Ruth (Ricky) Landry of Centuria, and Jeanne Roettger of Centuria, as well as 14 grandchildren: Laura R. Roettger, Michelle (Christian) Boumeester, Ryan Roettger, David Roettger, Robert J. Roettger, Jeremy Roettger, Terri (Craig) Sixta, Amy Kunkle, Jonathan (Alison) Trumble, Michael Trumble, Steven (Lindsay) Trumble, David (Jessica) Trumble Jr., Angie (Roger) Knutson and Justine Sine. She also leaves her daughter in law Bonnie Roettger as well as many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Derosier, siblings, Isabelle Seven, Marie Knutson, Eli Derosier, Elmer Derosier and Ray Derosier, her husband Harold Roettger and son Robert D. Roettger. A Celebration of Life for Laura will be held from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Ave. N, Amery, WI. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Trumble, David Trumble Jr., Michael Trumble, David Roettger, Ryan Roettger, Jeremy Roettger, Jonathan Trumble and Robbie Roettger. Private interment will take place at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI at a later date. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were entrusted with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Asha R. Nagy Asha R. Nagy, age 31 of Clear Lake, WI , passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2020. Another Angel found her Wings. God called her name so softly that only he could hear. And no one h heard the footsteps of the A Angels drawing near. The g golden gates stood open. G God saw that she needed rrest. His garden must be b beautiful, because he only ttakes the best... Asha Rae Nagy was born o on August 7, 1989 in New R Richmond, WI, the daughtter of Nicole Person & Scott E Estes. She moved with her ffamily to Oceanside, CA and later lived in Phoenix, AZ before returning to the Clear Lake area in 2006. Asha graduated from Clear Lake High School in 2007 and worked a number of jobs around the area. She was married to Donald Nagy on December 9, 2016. Asha loved spending time in the outdoors and enjoyed fishing. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Deanna Person; frandfather, Virgil Estes; and aunt, Melissa Wink. Asha is survived by her husband, Donald Nagy Almena, WI; parents, Ron and Nicole Leslie - Clear

Lake, WI, Scott Estes - Clear Lake, WI, James and Lori Willett - Ijamsville, MD; brothers and sisters, James G Willett (Emily Borys) - Clear Lake, WI, Samantha Willett - Clear Lake, WI, Melisa (Mike) Utecht - Somerset, WI, Blaine (Erin) Leslie - Boyceville, WI, Kyle Wolfe - Ijamsville, MD, Ryan Wolfe - Ijamsville, MD; grandparents, John Person - Emerald, WI, James and Wendy Willett - New Richmond, WI, Dean and Sylvia Bierbrauer - Clear Lake, WI; nieces and nephews, Chesney Leslie, Cora Leslie, Landyn Leslie, Elaina Leslie, Mila Utecht, Miley Utecht, Blakely Willett; in-laws, Gary and Alice Nagy - Connersville, WI; many aunts, uncles, family and friends. There will be a visitation on Thursday, September 24 , 2020 from 5 -7 PM at the Scheurmann Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI. A graveside service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Baldwin Cemetery in Baldwin, WI. Pastor Bryan Anderson will be officiating the service. Casket Bearers: Jesse Willett, Joseph Willett, Donan Wink, Shawn Proulx, Brad Estes and Brayden Wienke. Friends and Family are invited to Ron and Nicole's home at N13874 - 10th Street, Clear Lake, WI after the graveside service on Friday for a light lunch and conversation. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

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Arlen “Butch” Burke Arlen “Butch” Burke, age 77 of Amery, died on Friday, September 18, 2020 at his home in Amery. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020 from First Lutheran Church in Amery. Visitation for Butch Burke will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church. For further information an to sign online guest book, please visit www.williamson-white.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

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Mouse wars My husband Peter is now at war with the mice. The mice (possibly with the assistance of a rat or two) have eaten the electrical wiring in our car causing extensive damage. The coating on the wires is apparently tasty. I don’t know any automobile engineers personally but, if I did, I would suggest that constructing a car out of tasty materials is probably not a great idea because now we have a lot of small creatures trying to eat our car, one piece at a time. We are not alone. We’ve heard the neighbors complaining about the same problem and when we brought the The car into the mechanic—every dashPostscript board light flashing and any number of peculiar electrical malfunctions Carrie Classon happening at once—the mechanic was not surprised. They had just towed in a city vehicle that was in worse shape yet. When they lifted the hood, half a dozen rodents jumped out and ran around the shop. “Those rats are making me rich!” the mechanic said, with a little more pleasure than seemed appropriate. Peter is determined not to singlehandedly keep the mechanic in business and so he has been trying—with limited success—to keep the mice out of our car. The good news is, Peter is very resourceful. The bad news is that Peter has a soft heart and a weak stomach. He does not want to use mousetraps. He says they are gruesome and that there are too many mice nibbling on the wires to make a difference. He wants to discourage the mice with a little less blood and gore. That’s why he went with electrocution. The “Rat Zapper” lures a mouse in with a tasty treat and then a battery zaps it to death. It seems to work pretty well. Peter has been hauling out a lot of victims. But Peter is not crazy about execution in any form, so he’s been studying up on the alternatives. Just yesterday, he invested in the “Under Hood Animal Repeller.” According to the literature, the “Under Hood Animal Repeller” emits very loud noises that mice supposedly do not like and people cannot hear. I used to have something like this in my attic years ago, but they have obviously improved. This one hooks up to the car battery and automatically turns off if the battery gets low or the car is started. In addition to the loud “variable ultrasonic pulses” this device emits, it also has flashing LED strobe lights, “to create a hostile environment for rodents to live and nest, forcing them to flee from the protected area,” according to the pamphlet. I’m going to tell you honestly, I have my doubts. To me, it sounds as if this device is going to just frighten off all the middle-aged mice, looking for a quiet retirement community. “Too loud! Too bright! Let’s get out of here, Mother!” But it sounds like it is designed to appeal to young, hungry mice, looking for a fun night out. “Loud music! Flashing lights! Party!” Peter says he’s going to install at least two and I can easily imagine the mice club-hopping from one device to the other under the hood of our car. We shall see. Peter and I do our best to peacefully co-exist, but these rodents are posing a challenge. Meanwhile, Peter keeps a watchful eye and the electrocution device keeps zapping away. “I got another customer!” Peter announces cheerfully, at least once a day. I want to be supportive, but I’m not quite sure how to respond. So, I just say, “Congratulations, Honey!” Till next time, Carrie

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“Mallards,” came the reply.

Three chocolate doughnuts bobbed back and forth in ankle deep muck around the boots of my waders.

I looked up just in time to see Ɠve greenheads dive bomb through the draw to our left and land 30 yards beyond our decoys. We peered through the burlap, telepathically willing them to come closer. Another pair landed to our right about 40 seconds later.

Casualties of stiff Ɠngers and poor blind placement, half of my only snack had gone to waste on what was already an uncomfortable morning. Of all the hardships endured by duck hunters, sitting in water is by far the most disheartening.

“What do we do?” “Patience,” again was the answer, but even the most disciplined duck hunter can only wait so long.

I hadn’t been in a duck blind for nearly Ɠve years. In fact I’d stopped hunting altogether for most of that time. I’d done a little pheasant and quail hunting since then but this was my Ɠrst time wading back into the marsh.

Eventually our fuses ran out and the order came down. “Ah hell, lets just shoot ‘em.”

My brother Dan sat to my left on a mostly submerged 5-gallon bucket. We were scrunched together in a half circle blind made of fence posts and camo burlap on the south side of a very forgettable lake near Lincoln, Neb. Dan was an obsessive duck hunter, but as the condition of our blind made clear, we were both still learning on the job. “Jesus, this is boring,” I said, hoping to get a rise out of Dan. He knew my game too well and said nothing, breaking his gaze across the water temporarily to Ɠll his lip with what I thought was an ungodly amount of Copenhagen snuff. His brown spit hit the water at our feet and mixed in with my doughnuts.

Before we’d even stood up the mallards reared their wings and bolted off to the left, gone forever. But almost instantly there was hope, as two new birds came screaming in from the right, directly at the blind. “Kill ‘em,” Dan said, the stealth removed from his voice. “Just be patient,” he said. I quickly decided the hell with that, leaned my head against the closest fence post and closed my eyes. Dan’s greeting call brought me out of my trance a few minutes later. I opened my eyes and said way too loudly, “what’s going on?”

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water I saw nothing but black and white. Confused, I uttered what must be the worst of the seven deadly sins of duck hunting. “What is it?” “That’s a merganser,” came Dan’s dejected reply. I could’ve cared less, and honestly at the time I wasn’t quite sure what the hell a merganser was. It was the Ɠrst duck I’d killed since I was 19-yearsold and I was proud of my mediocre accomplishment. Since I was wearing a pair of my dad’s old hip boots that were at least three sizes too big, Dan set off to retrieve my trophy. Five yards from shore he was at his wader’s capacity and turned around.

account, so what the hell. I realized in the moment how ridiculous this was. Buying a kayak to retrieve one duck was near lunacy, even for me. But I’d decided to let the obsession take full control. Looking back, it’s obvious that I was so adamant about getting this bird because in the last Ɠve years I’d become a bad hunter — or maybe I’d always been a bad hunter. I’d told myself all my life I was an “outdoorsman,” and this merganser was proving me wildly wrong. I was harboring major insecurities about my lack of knowledge as a hunter, while at the same time propping up the idea that I knew what I was doing. We’re never really as good

out the back and drove to the lake in silence, trying to convince myself I hadn’t completely lost my mind. I drug the boat the quarter mile to our blind from the parking lot. Just as I got close, I stepped in a knee-high hole and went face Ɠrst into black mud. This was the breaking point for Dan, whose laughter had only been held back up to this point by what I presumed was respect for my dedication to the absurd. He bent over and clutched his knees, cackling wildly. “You’ve got to be kidding me.” I replied with more conƓdence than I should’ve ever been able to muster at that point.

pounds over the limit. Half way across I tried to turn my head to look at Dan, the boat started to Ŵip and I just barely righted myself with the paddle before going under. I took a deep breath and kept going, knowing full well I was way too old to be doing something this stupid. Twenty minutes later the bird sat between my legs as I rowed back to the blind. My desire for the duck had completely evaporated and all I wanted to do was get the hell out of the water. As I got close to the blind, I could see Dan’s hands were hidden beneath the edge of the burlap, holding something. “I’ve got bad news,” he said as I Ɠnally

“No way I can get out there,” he said. We were equally as boat-less as we were dog-less, so the conversation quickly turned creative. “Get a stick.” “No that’s no good, its too far.” “I’ve got a Ŵy rod in the car, maybe I can cast to it.” Just before I suggested shedding my hip boots and swimming out to get the bird, I noticed the wind was not in our favor. The bird was now 40 yards from shore in at least ten feet of water. At this point my quest for this bird became an obsession. For whatever ridiculous reason, I decided I must have this duck in my hands whatever the cost. “I’m going back to the car,” I said, with an idea starting to percolate. “I’ll Ɠgure this out.” A half hour later I was in the checkout line at a Lincoln Wal-Mart, black camo paint all over my face, with a neon green, youth kayak under my arm. It was only really a kayak in theory. The thing was actually somewhere between a paddleboard and a pool Ŵoaty. “$92.25,” said the checkout kid. I knew I had at least $105 in my bank

at anything as we think we are, and realizing how much we don’t know is oftentimes hard to swallow. In the six years since the merganser incident, I’ve worked very hard to stop believing that I knew anything about the outdoors just because I’d grown up in a small town with a shotgun in my hand. There’s not a direct line between the amount of time you’ve spent hunting and any kind of expertise on the subject. I was a perfect candidate for that Maclean quote, “nobody who does not know how to catch a Ɠsh should be able to disgrace a Ɠsh by catching him.” I most certainly did not deserve to kill that merganser. I stuffed the green monster into the trunk of my car with half of it hanging

“Help me get it in the water,” I said. However unstable I thought the boat was going to be, it was worse. As I sat down into the kayak and Dan handed me the paddle, I looked across the lake and saw a tiny black dot Ŵoating near the opposite bank — My prize awaited. As I paddled into open water my senses quickly returned. Most of the lake ran around 15 feet deep and I was still strapped into my hip boots. It was 40 degrees and beginning to rain, I had no life jacket and there was around 4 inches of neon green plastic between the water and the top of the kayak. The sticker on the inside of the boat said “maximum weight 105 pounds.” I’d never weighed an ounce over 135 but that was still 20

docked the kayak. He lifted up his arms, in each Ɠst a drake mallard he’d stashed away until the opportune moment. “They came in ten minutes after you’d walked back to the car. I didn’t want to say anything, but you’d have found out eventually anyway.” We walked back to the parking lot in silence, kayak in tow. The neon green was now covered in scratches and caked in mud, all hopes of returning it for a refund had disappeared. I hefted my new toy into the back of the car and sat on the tailgate, munching on my last doughnut and vowing to never shoot another merganser for as long as I lived. C.L. Sill can be reached at thewingbeat@gmail.com or on Instagram @ thewingbeat.

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Volleyball season ﬁnally starts BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Amery volleyball team played three matches last week as its season finally started. On Sept. 19, the Warriors traveled to New Richmond and fell in four games, 25-15, 25-18, 12-25, 25-18. “Saturday’s games gave the team a glimpse of what they can do once they got into rhythm in the third game,” explained coach Lisa Markee. “We played a better second game and kept it close with the exception of one rotation at the end, but the team came out ready to take care of our side of the court in the third game.” Mariah Waalen and Jenna Hendrickson led the Warriors with seven kills each, while Drew Granica chipped in with four kills and four blocks. Hannah Van Someren added four aces, nine digs and 22 assists. Waalen recorded nine digs as well. “It was fun to see the speed, transitions, and smart plays on the court and the group on the floor working together,” Markee continued. “It put together some of the pieces that will help us move towards where we want to be.” SENIORS HONORED AGAINST SOMERSET On Sept. 17, Amery honored its eight seniors against Somerset. Besides Waalen, Granica, Hendrickson, Van Someren, the other four seniors were Sarah Garves, Eliza Carlson, Olivia Szobody and Lilly

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Streich. “This is a great group of young women who have been integral in building our program and culture,” Markee explained. “They consistently come in each day – good or bad – with an honest, positive attitude toward moving us forward. They are a hard working, level headed, light-hearted and sometimes silly group of young women. “After seeing how quickly things changed last spring, we wanted to make sure our seniors would get their day, so we set it up early this season.”

The Warriors fell in three games, 25-12, 25-22, 25-19. “We had a lot of errors on our side of the court, but the silver lining is that those are the things we have the opportunity to control,” Markee summarized. Hendrickson led with seven kills and eight digs, while Waalen chipped in with six kills and nine digs. Van Someren recorded 18 assists. OSCEOLA SWEEPS WARRIORS IN OPENER The season opener for Amery wasn’t a good one as it ran into perennial conference power

Osceola and fell 25-17, 25-20, 2520, Sept. 15. “Osceola did a nice job serving and we didn’t adjust well causing our first contact to keep us out of system quite often,” Markee said. Hendrickson had 10 kills, while Waalen chipped in with seven and five digs. Yet, despite the outcome, Markee was happy to see her players out on the court. “It was great to get on the court for our first game of the season and the opportunity for our team to start finding our rhythm against another team,”

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The Amery girls tennis team swept all four singles matches against Osceola, highlighting its 6-1 victory Sept. 17. “It was our first full varsity and junior varsity dual match on all eight courts,” explained coach Tanya Julson. “It was an exciting night of tennis. There was a large crowd of spectators and for three hours there were tennis matches being played on every court. In fact, some of the junior varsity matches had to be shortened because it was getting dark.” All of Amery’s wins never went to a third set. Highlights include Sophie Whitley’s 6-3, 6-0 win at No. 1 singles and Hannah Bottolfson’s 6-2, 6-0 win at No. 2 singles. AMERY 6, OSCEOLA 1 Singles: No. 1 – Sophie Whitley (A) def. Hope Lowney (O), 6-3, 6-0; No. 2 – Hannah Bottolfson (A) def. Sophia LaVigne (O), 6-2, 6-0; No. 3 – Lily Marquand (A) def. Caitlin Karun (O), 6-1, 6-3; No. 4 – Ashley Benysek (A) def. Autumn Guckenberger (O), 6-0, 6-0. Doubles: No. 1 – Ally de la Cruz/

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If you have been growing those lovely summer gladiolas, cannas or tuber begonias you need to know that you can save them for next season. Here is how: Now that most of us have experienced the first frost we can start doing some of those fall chores in the garden. Summer bulbs are ready to remove when the leaves start dying back. Use a sharp garden spade or garden fork to dig the bulbs. Proceed carefully so that you don’t damage the bulbs. You should dig farther out then the area you originally planted them in because many Garden bulbs will multiply. If there is a large Variety amount of dirt on the bulbs you can gently wash the bulbs in warm water. Julie Kuehl After cleaning you should dry the Polk County bulbs for several days. Once dry, cut Master the foliage back to about 2-3” on canGardener nas and about ½” on glads and begonias. The clean, dry bulbs should then be stored in a dark, dry place that is about 45 degrees (a basement or closet is ideal). There are several methods for storing. The first is to wrap the dry clean bulbs in newspaper or paper bags. The second method is to put the bulbs in plastic bags that you have poked holes in to allow ventilation and add a large handful of peat moss to the bag. The bags can then be put in a cardboard box. You should check the bulbs once a month to make sure that there is no rot developing on the bulbs. Discard any bulbs that show signs of decay. Begonia tubers should be dusted with Sulphur powder. If you have geraniums and were smart and covered them from the frost there are several methods for overwintering geraniums. Keep them growing. You can leave them in pots, trim them back and bring them indoors and put them in a cool location with lots of light. Water the plants thoroughly when you bring them in and then only water them lightly over the winter. Storing them dormant. With this process you take the plants out of their containers and cut the branches back about half way; carefully remove as much dirt as

possible (be careful plants will be brittle); place them in paper grocery bags with the tops left open. Every month the plant should be checked to be sure they are not shriveling (too dry). If necessary, spray them or soak in water, allow to dry and replace in bags. In early spring, soak the plants overnight and plant in fresh dirt. Cuttings. You can take cuttings from the tip of the original plant (3-5 inches long). Try to avoid branches that are blooming. Strip off the leaves from the lower half and dip the cutting in a rooting hormone (available at nursery). Place the cuttings 2 inches deep into loose potting soil. For the first couple of weeks keep cuttings in a well lit area but out of direct sunlight. Make sure to keep soil evenly moist. It will take about 3-4 weeks for roots to establish. Once you begin to see new growth move them to a cool, sunny location and feed monthly with a water soluble fertilizer. I use Miracle Grow. The keys to remember are that geraniums need enough light to develop a well-branched plant and like to stay on the dry side. No matter which method you use to overwinter your geraniums be sure to wait until all chance of frost is gone before putting them outside in spring. If you have questions or ideas for topics you would like more information on, you can contact me at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com. Until next time, keep playing in the dirt.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Amery Community Education – Still Learning! We will not be printing a fall catalog at this time, but we will be offering some classes. Some will be in-person with safety guidelines in place, some will be offered online. For more information and online registration, visit the school website and go to Community Ed (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us), email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us or call 715268-9771 x220. Cooking with Wild Foods: Learn how to use some common backyard “weeds” to make delicious and super-nutritious dishes - the instructor will bring a nice selection of freshly harvested wild foods. This fun, interactive class will include some plant ID, food preparation and a satisfying Wild Food dish to enjoy together. Sept 24 from 5:30-7:30 p. Fee $24; pre-register with Amery Community Ed. Face coverings required. Class setup will meet social distancing guidelines.

Spanish I & II online using Zoom: 5 Wednesdays per class from 5:30-7:30 p per class. Spanish I Sept 30 – Oct 28. Spanish II Nov 11 – Dec 16 (skip 11/25). Fee per class $85. A link to the online course will be provided after registration. You need good internet access and a desktop, laptop, or tablet capable of audio and video content. Textbook must be purchased on own – contact Community Ed for details. Register in time to get a textbook. Hunter Education: DNR certification Priority given to participants who will be age 12+ during the fall 2020 hunting seasons. Class has been shortened and reconfigured to meet COVID-19 safety guidelines: Oct 2 from 5:30-8 p & Oct 3 from 8a-2p. Fee $10, pre-register with Community Ed. DNR ID# required to register. Class size is limited. Face coverings required. Class setup will meet social distancing guidelines.

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Cool Creator Little Engineers: Reel, Helicopter & Spider Bot for youth in grades 1-3. Have fun building, programming, and testing a robot during this 4-day course. Think like a scientist, learn to create great technology, develop engineering design, and apply math skills! Tuesdays, Oct 6-27 from 5-5:45 p. Fee $39 pre-register with Community Ed. Face coverings required. Class setup will meet social distancing guidelines. Estate Planning Workshop online using Zoom: Have you done proper estate

Cool Creator Robotics: Puppy Bot for youth in grades 4-6. Have fun building, programming, and testing a robot during this 4-day course. Think like a scientist, learn to create great technology, develop engineering design, and apply math skills! Mondays: October 5-26 from 5-6:15 p. PARENT DROP OFF & PICKUP at the front entry doors of the Intermediate School. Fee $59 pre-register with Community Ed. Face coverings required. Class setup will meet social

planning? To get started, join us for this basic, but very informational workshop. You will learn how to protect loved ones’ inheritance, minimize estate taxes, keep your plan up-to-date, maintain control in the family, leave your heirs what you want, when you want, and the way you want, and much more. Oct. 20 at 6 p. Fee $9. A link to the online course will be provided after registration. You need good internet access and a desktop, laptop, or tablet capable of audio and video content. Pre-register with Community Ed.

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Ravioli and his identical brother Mostaccioli are hoping they might be adopted together. This pair of 10 week old kittens are neutered and ready to take on the world. They like to snuggle and cuddle. They are curious and inventive at play time, just like kittens should be. They wear solid Blue Grey coats with faint tabby stripes that give them a subtle Pendleton Pinstripe look. Ravioli and Mostaccioli were raised in foster care, receiving an abundance of love and attention. They are well socialized and litter box responsible. Now they are looking for their forever home, together or as single additions. The 2020 Arnell Virtual Pet Walk is about to wrap up. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your pet and compete for amazing prizes. It is a fun way to support the shelter and is super easy to join. I am not a personal Facebook user but Arnell has made it a breeze to find the right buttons at their shelter Facebook page, to click, upload and hashtag your photos and videos with an online tutorial video.

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2020’s strange twists couldn’t stop a our FestiDay ARNELL: Enjoy 2020 Amery Fall FestiDay was a fun day! The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, the live music and entertainment was great. With all the strange twists to events this year, it was wonderful that we could have some type of annual celebration. The Amery Fall Festival is one of the best times of the year! Thank you to this year’s Amery Fall Festival co-chairs, Deb Palmberg and Dakota Cavalier, and all of the directors/volunteers for your countless hours of planning and re-planning of the activities for the FestiDay. We appreciate your dedication! Congratulations to Bones and Margo McCarty for being the parade marshals…good job! Also, Congratulations to this year’s Amery Fall Festival court… • Miss Amery-Deidra Meyer (she also won the Talent Competition) • 1st Princess-Reese Benware • 2nd Princess & Miss Congeniality-Ella Gould • 3rd Princess-Lily Marquand Pounding • 4th Princess-Rylee Thompson-Ziemer the • Little Miss Amery-Penelope Gehrman Included in this issue is our annual Fall Pavement Sports Section featuring high school athletes Pam Humpal from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake. Thank you to the coaches, atheletic directors, and school personnel for your assistance in obtaining the information and pictures for this section. Good Luck with your season! The annual AFP Football Contest has begun! Our first winner of the year is Allan Schock of Amery with 7 correct and picking Seattle by 4 points. Congratulations! Another entry with 7 correct was Bryan Berg, Amery, and picking Seattle by 3 points. For your chance to be next week’s winner simply pick the winning teams, fill out your entry form and get it to the Amery Free Press office. You can either drop the entry off at our office or in the dropbox by our front door, mail it to us, or even email it to phumpal@theameryfreepress.com Good Luck! It’s Customer Appreciation Weekend at The Mix Up this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Each day will have door prizes,

drink and food specials along with great music on the beautiful patio. A Meat Raffle will be held on Sunday at 1pm. The Mix Up is located on County Road C, northwest of Amery. Come join the fun! The Fall season is upon us. The nights are getting cooler, and the leaves are starting to turn very colorful. I love everything about the Fall season except that it is way too short. On Tuesday, October 13, we will be having our annual Fall Edition in the paper. That special section will include information on preparing our home, vehicle and body for the change of season plus ways to also enjoy the upcoming months. Area businesses who would like to be a part of the AFP Fall Edition please contact me at 715-268-8101 or phumpal@theameryfreepress.com Deadline is October 7. Happy Anniversary on September 27 to my nieces and nephew-in-laws, Jennie and Hans 17 years, and Laura and Brian 12 years. Enjoy your special day! Last Sunday we finally got in the annual Kuhl UTV Ride to the playground by Poskin. The sun was shining, the dirt was flying, and our picnic was good. We had a smaller group then usual but maybe we can sneak another ride in yet this Fall. Have a great week, and enjoy to the fullest!

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that easy. Why not share your amazing pets and knowledge, even brag a little? This is your moment to shine for a good cause. Those without pets will be happy to enjoy the moments you upload. Everyone can enjoy the Virtual Pet Walk, as a participant or observer. Donations can be mailed in or sent through PayPal on our Web Site page. The two week fundraising event ends Saturday, September 26. There’s no time to waste. We hope to see you there. There were Zero adoptions last week. We are hoping to make up for that this week. There are adoption appointments made for a number of our pets and if everything goes as planned, they will be in their new forever homes soon. Our adoptable pet list is updated daily, removing those adopted and adding newly available pets as they are ready for adoption. If you are looking for that special pet, check the site often and don’t forget to add a pre-adoption inquiry for the one you want. Inquiries are answered in the order they are received. In addition to the kittens, there are some very sweet adult cats waiting their turn and a few dogs that might be the one for you. Visit: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG to see them all. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St East, Amery, WI 54001, 715-268-7387

LUNCH MENUS AMERY SCHOOL DISTRICT Milk Choices: Low-fat White Milk, Chocolate Skim Milk, Skim White Milk. Daily Breakfast Offerings: Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Honey Nut Cheerios, Chocolate Mini Wheats, Trix or Cheerio Bar-MS/HS Only, String Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg or Sunflower Seeds, Fruit Choices, 100% Orange Juice, 100% Grape Juice, 100% Apple Juice.

Wednesday, September 23 – Breakfast: Soft Filled Toast Bar Elementary Lunch: Sloppy Joe, Bologna Sandwich, Cheezy Broccoli, Fruit Choices, Sliced Pickles Intermediate Lunch: Sloppy Joe, Bologna Sandwich, Taco Salad, Cheezy Broccoli, Fruit Choices Middle School Lunch: SloppyJoe, Bologna Sandwich, Taco Salad, Cheezy Broccoli, Fruit Choices High School Lunch: Sloppy Joe, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad, Personal Pan Cheese Pizza, Klements Bratwurst, Potato Wedges, Cheezy Broccoli, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices

Thursday, September 24 – Breakfast: Apple Frudel Elementary Lunch: Chicken Alfredo Bake, Bologna Sandwich, Mixed Veggies, Fruit Choices, Garlic Breadstick Intermediate Lunch: Chicken Alfredo Bake, Taco Salad, Mixed Veggies, Garlic Breadstick Middle School Lunch: Taco Salad High School Lunch: Build Your Own Pasta Bar, Italian Diced Chicken Meatballs, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch,

Taco Salad, Garlic Cheese Flatbread, Spicy Chicken Patty/Bun, Mixed Veggies, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Garlic Breadstick, Marinara Sauce, Italian Cheese Sauce

Friday, September 25 – Breakfast: Monte Cristo Sandwich Elementary Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Bologna Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit Choices, Gravy Intermediate Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Bologna Sandwich, Taco Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit Choices, Gravy Middle School Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Bologna Sandwich, Taco Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit Choices, Gravy High School Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fillet Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Gravy

Monday, September 28 – High School Lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Personal Pan Pepperoni Pizza, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Garlic Breadstick

Tuesday, September 29 – Breakfast: Maple Breakfast Pancake Coins, Banana Pancake Coins Elementary Lunch: Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Hot Ham & Cheese, Corn, Fruit Choices Intermediate Lunch: Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Hot Ham & Cheese, Chef Salad, Corn, Fruit Choices Middle School Lunch: Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Hot Ham & Cheese, Chef Salad, Corn, Fruit Choices High School Lunch: Philly Cheese

Steak, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad, Chicken Tender Strips, Pizza Calzone, Corn, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wednesday, September 23 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & CTCR Cereal Bar or Ham & Cheese Bagel Sandwich, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Pizza Casserole or Chicken Drumstick, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Sliced Apples, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Muffin, Ham & Cheese Sandwich*, “Gripz” Graham Crackers High School Lunch: Pizza Casserole or Chicken Smackers, Breadstick, Apples, Steamed Corn, Milk, Tossed Salad, Pears, Frozen Yogurt

Thursday, September 24 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal, Muffin, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs or Fish Sticks, Macaroni & Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Carrots, Applesauce, Milk High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Cereal Bar, Yogurt, Cinnamon Roll, Muffin High School Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs or Fish Sticks, Macaroni & Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Milk, Carrots With Ranch, Grapes, Slushie, Fruit Cup

Friday, September 25 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Donut Holes, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice

Elementary Lunch: Sloppy Joe or Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, “Gripz” Graham Crackers, Biscuits and Gravy*, Muffin, Sausage Links High School Lunch: Sloppy Joe or Spicy Chicken, Curly Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Blueberries, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice

Monday, September 28 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal, Pop Tart, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or Cheese Ravioli and Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Sliced Apples, Dried Cranberries, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tart, Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Bar, Yogurt High School Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or Cheese Ravioli & Breadstick, Steamed Corn, Tossed Salad, Apples, Sliced Pears, Milk Choice

Tuesday, September 29 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Mini Donuts, Cheese Omelet, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Potato Smiles or Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans, Sliced Peaches, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Cheese Stick, Muffin, Little John Donut High School Lunch: Barbeque Pork or Chicken Patty on a Bun, Baby Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Grapes, Sliced Peaches, Milk Choice

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Nelson. “I have talked to I.T. If anyone gets out of line in Public Comment, you will be muted,” he said. When Public comment began, the first to speak was Soon Guenther of Alden Township. “I am here to speak as a Polk County Citizen and as a member of Amery United. Amery United is working to identify and address racism and violence in our community and educate ourselves and others around these issues,” said Guenther. She said another member of their group; Reverend Martinson had spoken at the August County Board meeting. Guenther said Martinson spoke of the, “Deep concerns many Polk County citizens have about the unending, violent and vulgar behavior brought to bare on our community by the man you appointed to represent us on a very important commission,” she said. Guenther said she was referring to Tom Magnafici who was appointed to the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. She said, “Imagine a man like Tom Magnafici representing the good people of our County. Rev. Martinson read just one of his many revolting social media posts last month, there are countless more. He also uses vulgar and threatening behavior at public meetings. Unfortunately concerns raised by Rev. Martinson have been nearly ignored. Like so many racist fear-mongers, Mr. Magnafici apperars to be empowered by this board’s lack of action.” Guenther said she could read Magnafici’s public posts, but chose not to, instead telling the board they could read for themselves. She said as far as she could tell, there had been only one response from the board concerning “Magnafici’s threatening behavior.” She said the only response was Chair Chris

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Nelson’s statement that he may stop taking Public Comments because people like Rev. Martinson use foul language. “Chairman Nelson blamed a minister for using Magnafici’s words when Nelson was the one who recommended him to represent Polk County. Amery United wants to work with you to eliminate the kind of violent, racist behavior Magnafici reigns down on us nearly every day. We recommend that you hold your commissioner to a higher ethical standard. People make mistakes and can grow from them if given the opportunity. But standing quietly by is effectively advocating for Magnafici to continue to cause harm. Chairman Nelson, please speak publicly to the process of accountability that your board will take,” said Guenther. “If you do not have the authority to stop his continued ‘show of poor character’ as you said yourself, we ask that you end Magnafici’s term and finding someone who truly represents the wise and caring people of Polk County.” After Guenther’s words, all other public comments shared revolved around Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO). Patrick Mcelhone Sr. of Eureka said he had a question for Supervisors Nelson and Olson. He asked, “Why have you made these oppressive resolutions? Is it because of fear of a lawsuit from a CAFO conglomerate?” He told them if they allow a CAFO, it would get expensive real fast when there is water pollution or a large spill. “Are you just going to lay down without a fight? Grow a pair,” said Mcelhone. To which Nelson said, “Shut him off, you are going to be muted sir.” Mcelhone responded, “Whatever.” He then walked out. Nelson threatened to end Public Comment if people chose to use certain language. He then asked the next speaker to be more professional and said the previous speaker will be put on

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a list and not allowed to make Public Comments ever again. Ken Nichols of St. Croix Falls spoke. He said he had concern over a resolution being brought forward without scientific evidence; which was required. “The fact that you are trying to move things forward without a scientific study stuns me,” he said. “I am an attorney and I would like to know what criteria the chairman has to shut people off? You have to be really, really careful. I get people swearing and doing things like that is inappropriate, but we need full and robust comment and the chairman just cutting off people, just because he chooses to, is not a good way to do business.” During his Chair report Nelson said, “First off, I always offer this-if anyone wants the job (of chair) I’m always open to change. At Executive committee we talked about public comment. I set the stage to say we are going to be professional. Clearly tonight I thought we had a little bit of unprofessionalism. I am going to set this out for the board, but if this is going to continue where people feel like they can just let it rip, and say what they want, we are not required to allow public comment.” He said they could switch to written comment and said, “That may be coming.” Nelson then said he had contacted Magnafici about his inappropriate language. Nelson said he does not look at Facebook and Magnafici’s social media was not part of the portfolio they reviewed when choosing him as a commissioner. He said Magnafici has apologized. “Not to make fun of it, but I know Tom’s wife has actually taken his Facebook privileges away and his cell phone for one week. So I believe that will stop and I hope he understands he is representing Polk County now,” said Nelson. Supervisor Amy Middleton said, “I’m a little concerned we are heading to a place of shutting off public comment.

Obviously we cannot control what people say.” Nelson responded, “We have looked at our Rules of Order. Malia (Malone, Corporation Council) said our rules say we ‘may’ have public comment.” He suggested maybe it was more appropriate at committee level. “Last month we had a Pastor use the F-word several times, hiding under the umbrella that she could say it because she was repeating what someone else said.” Nelson said he felt she could have handled it a different way. “But she had to emphasize the F-word. That was fully unprofessional,” said Nelson. “Tonight we had someone say ‘Grow a pair.’ Men know what that means. Maybe women aren’t offended by that comment, but I thought that was very inappropriate tonight after I laid the ground rules.” Supervisor Russ Arcand said, “We are in a new era here. It used to be you either come to the meeting or you did not know what happened except for maybe through the press. Now it’s live. It’s new to us and the public.” He said there could have been children that heard those comments. Nelson said, “I don’t want to cut off Public Comment. I don’t want any assumption of that. Executive committee said ‘We have a problem, maybe it is time for written public comment.’ We will not read a letter with the F-word.” He then said that it would happen next month and that he was actually proposing it after what had happened earlier that evening, especially after he gave a warning. He then said they were done discussing it and told Supervisor Middleton her residents could call her with comment anytime. Even though he said previously that he was putting it out for the Board, he ended with, “It is the Chair’s position that there will be no more public comment. It will be read by the clerk- that is where we are going.”

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9-year-old Adam Juricsh drops a six inch Walleye into North Twin Lake. 1,400 little Walleye were stocked into the lake. It is something that is done every other year.

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TWO CUSTODIAL / HOUSEKEEPING PART TIME POSITIONS Position Details: 12 months, part time positions to be filled and started as soon as possible. Description: Clayton School District is currently looking for two part time custodial / housekeeping people to fill current vacancies. Duties: A variety of custodial and housekeeping duties required to sustain the school buildings in a safe and healthful condition. The position requires regular lifting of medium weight objects. Compensation: Starting at $15.81/hour To Apply: Send cover letter and resume (must include most recent employment and references) to: Edward Cerney, District Administrator Clayton School District 236 Polk Ave. W. • PO Box 130 Clayton, WI 54004 715-948-2163 Ext. 201 cerneye@claytonsd.k12.wi.us Deadline to Apply: September 25, 2020

REQUIREMENTS. QualiĮed candidates should possess: proven experience in an administraƟve role, proĮciency in MS Oĸce soŌware and Intuit QuickBooks, excellent Ɵme management skills and the ability to mulƟtask, aƩenƟon to detail and problem-solving skills, excellent customer service skills and excellent verbal and wriƩen communicaƟon skills. This is a part Ɵme, hourly posiƟon (20 hours per week). StarƟng pay dependent upon skills and experience. Advancement opportuniƟes available. This posiƟon reports directly to the Sanitary District Board of Commissioners. HOW TO APPLY. QualiĮed candidates should send resumes to the Sanitary District oĸce at 777 South Shore Dr., Amery, WI 54001 or e-mail them to: sanidist@amerytel.net. ApplicaƟon deadline is October 5, 2020.

WE’RE HIRING! Part Time Warehouse & Delivery Seeking a part time customer oriented, honest and dependable individual for duties to include but not limited to: Furniture preparation, deliveries, general store maintenance and customer service. Successful individual will have good communication skills, attention to detail, professional work ethic, respect for home furnishings and mechanical aptitude. Must be able to lift, carry and maneuver objects of over 100 lbs. Must work well with others and have a clean driving record.

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Clayton Fall Sports Schedules Clayton Varsity Football Friday, September 18 Friday, September 25 Friday, October 2 Friday, October 9 Friday, October 16 Friday, October 23

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Clayton Football Team Front Row: Payton Rundquist, Colton Flanigan, Avery Starzecki, Colton Zacharias, Josh Young, Preston Jackson, Owen Forseth, Blake Curtis, Andrew Young. Back Row: Alxei Tew, Parker Lytle, Ben Pietz, Thomas Gitzen, Jon Thomas, Nick Luoma, Spencer Wirth, Noal Kvidera, Gunnar Lewis, Logan Juleff, Logan Gitzen, Tannar Lewis. Not Pictured: Nathan Kroldart, Ethan Schroeder.

Clayton football ready to turn the page after an unforgettable 2019 BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

2019 was a year to forget for the Clayton football team. “Between losing seven seniors from the year before, battling injuries, and even experiencing the unfortunate passing of one of our players during the season, the 2019 season is one that we are glad to leave behind us now,” explained head coach Jordan LaBlanc. The Bears finished the 2019 season with a 2-7 overall record and 1-5 in the conference. “Our goals for (2020) are to simply be more competitive overall, show more

consistency, and have everyone buy in and embrace their roles within the team,” La Blanc continued. Clayton will have four seniors on the roster – Logan Juleff, Spencer Wirth, Nolan Kvidera and Gunnar Lewis. Juleff was an honorable mention all conference performer on the offensive line. They are all letter winners along with six juniors – Thomas Gitzen, Ben Pietz, Preston Jackson, Jonathon Thomas, Colton Flanigan and Colton Zacharias. Zacharias led the team in passing in 2019. “The strengths of our team this year are definitely our numbers and return-

ing experienced players,” La Blanc continued. “We have 25 players out for football this year. We only lost two seniors from the 2019 team, so a lot of the younger guys from last year’s group return with a lot of game experience now. They suffered their lumps and bumps last year, but hopefully this year they can use that experience to our advantage now.” Yet, as LaBlanc explained, only having four seniors could be a problem. “We are still relatively young with only four seniors,” he said. “Another weakness would be the fact that we don’t have much experience in “big time games”, as many of the athletes

didn’t play very much on the 2018 team that went 6-3 for us.” Conference favorites, La Blanc said, are Luck, Shell Lake and Siren. “Luck is the defending state champion, which speaks for itself, and even though they lost some solid seniors from last year, their program is strong overall,” La Blanc said. ‘Shell Lake is new to our conference this year, but with having almost 200 kids in their high school, their large numbers in the program and solid athletes could be problems for us. “Siren lost a good group of seniors from last year, but they have a nice group of younger players coming up.”

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Clayton volleyball seeking improvements in 2020 BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The 2019 season was a tough one for the Clayton volleyball team. A 5-24 overall record marked a season those associated with the program would like to forget. The Bears return eight letter winners – Abbie Schradle, Corey Leslie, Rhea Bodsberg, Lindsey Coudron, Christina Greeley, Eden Siemsen, Emily Lange and Grace King. “We are going to work hard, be humble, take advantage of every opportunity we are given,” said coach Jessica King. “Nothing is a guarantee.”

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How to show good sportsmanship Children and adults learn many valuable lessons while competing in sports. Participating in sports helps solidify lessons in following directions, and can teach athletes the value of dedicating themselves to goals. Sports also provide physical exercise and an opportunity to exhibit good sportsmanship. A 2014 national survey of 2,000 youth sports parents and coaches by Liberty Mutual Insurance revealed that even though they believe sportsmanship is one of the most important lessons of youth sports, 50 percent of respondents feel that sportsmanship has worsened in youth sports since responding adults were children themselves. Some startling findings included 60 percent of respondents reporting either witnessing or participating in negative or abusive sideline behavior, and 55 percent of coaches have experienced parents yelling negatively at officials or their own children. Good sportsmanship occurs when people who are participating and those observing the sport treat one another with respect. This includes all players, parents, coaches, and officials. While there’s much that coaches can do to instill good sportsmanship among their teammates, it is up to the parents and the players to help develop these skills. Here are some ways to encourage good sportsmanship. • Parents can set an example. Parents watching from the sidelines should refrain from yelling at refs or negatively

commenting on their kid’s performance — or the performance of any other player, for that matter. Offer high praise for the effort, win or lose. • Maintain a positive attitude. Positivity can go a long way. Encourage others to do their best, and always put forth your best effort throughout game play. • Support teammates. Never criticize a teammate for trying his or her best. Always commend the effort. • Accept the officials’ decisions. Rules are in place to make the game fair and consistent. Follow the rules and accept when a ref, umpire or other official makes a call. Do not argue the call. • Play fair. Never cheat or bend the rules to get ahead. • Be a team player. Do your best to involve the whole team, even those players who may need a little extra help. Showboating or hogging the ball to show off your skills is discouraged. • Win or lose with class. Always congratulate the winning team on a job well done if you are on the losing side. Accept the loss and own up to trying better next time. If you are on the winning team, shake hands with the losing team and wish them well. Do not gloat. Sportsmanship is an important lesson that athletes can apply to other facets of their life.

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Amery Fall Sports Schedules Amery Varsity Football Friday, September 18 Friday, September 25 Friday, October 2 Friday, October 9 Friday, October 16 Friday, October 30 Friday, November 6

5:30 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm

Scrimmage at Home vs Prescott Home vs. St. Croix Central at Somerset at Baldwin-Woodville Home vs Ellsworth Home vs Osceola at Prescott

Amery Varsity Boys Soccer Saturday, September 12 Tuesday, September 15 Thursday, September 17 Monday, September 21 Thursday, September 24 Monday, September 28 Thursday, October 1 Monday, October 5 Thursday, October 8 Monday, October 12 Thursday, October 15

12 pm 7 pm 7 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 7 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

Scrimmage at Osceola at Osceola at St. Croix Central Home vs Somerset Home vs Baldwin-Woodville at New Richmond Home vs Osceola Home vs St. Croix Central at Somerset at Baldwin-Woodville Home vs New Richmond

Amery Varsity Girls Golf Friday, August 21 Monday, August 24 Wednesday, August 26 Monday, August 31 Tuesday, September 1 Tuesday, September 8 Monday, September 14 Thursday, September 17 Monday, September 21 Wednesday, Sept. 23

9 am 4 pm 4 pm 4 pm 4:15 pm 4 pm 4 pm 4 pm 4 pm 9 am

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Amery Invite at Amery Golf Club at Pheasant Hills Golf Course at Amery Golf Club at New Richmond Golf Club at Krooked Kreek Golf Course at Bristol Ridge Golf Course at Clifton Highland Gold Club at Ellsworth Country Club at Pheasant Hills Golf Course MBC Tournament at New Richmond Golf Club

Amery Varisty Girls Tennis Friday, August 21 Tuesday, August 25 Friday, August 28 Monday, August 31 Thursday, September 3 Thursday, September 10 Saturday, September 12 Tuesday, September 15 Thursday, September 17 Friday, September 18 Tuesday, September 22 Thursday, September 24 Tuesday, September 29 Wednesday, October 7

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at Osceola Home vs Mondovi at Altoona Invite at Barron City Park at Ellsworth Summit Park Home vs Unity Quad at New Richmond at New Richmond Home vs Osceola at Rice Lake Home vs Bloomer at Baldwin-Woodville MBC Tournament at Osceola WIAA Sectional at Baldwin-Woodville

Amery Varsity Volleyball Tuesday, September 15 Thursday, September 17 Saturday, September 19 Tuesday, September 22 Thursday, September 24 Tuesday, September 29 Thursday, October 1 Saturday, October 3 Tuesday, October 6 Thursday, October 8

7 pm 7 pm 10 am 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 10 am 7 pm 7 pm

Home vs Osceola Home vs Somerset at New Richmond at Baldwin-Woodville Home vs Prescott at Ellsworth at Osceola Home vs St. Croix Central at Somerset Home vs New Richmond

Amery Varsity Cross Country Thursday, September 3 Thursday, September 10 Saturday, September 19 Saturday, October 3 Tuesday, October 6 Thursday, October 15

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Amery Football Team 2020 Roster: Bryn Gouker, Daniel Wolf, Gavin Melberg, Antonio Freeman, Grant Cook, Kale Hopke, Beau Whiting-Lenz, Tyler Jackson, Charles Flanum , Tyler Meier , Cole Andren, Mason Tylee , Koy Hopke, Michael Kurschinski, Tyler Burns, Wyatt Graff, Kruse Yuhas, Osten Osero, Keaton Tollakson, Seth Waalen, Chase Jonns, Conner Cody, Chance Schroeder, Maverick Goulet, Camden Vance, Kaden Clark, Ryan Davis, Robert Beese, Wyatt Christian, Mitchel Gamache, Kobe Stinson, Carter Nielsen, Jeffrey Setzer, Mason Viebrock, Hunter Beese, Garret Tyman, Zack Hahn.

The goals are simple for Amery football in 2020 BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The 2020 Amery football team has four seniors on its roster. According to Head Coach Jesse Rose, they identified three main goals for the upcoming season. “Win at least one game, build a brotherhood and be leaders and stay healthy,” Rose said. The Warriors finished 2019 at 0-9. “Things we can improve on from last year is our experience and mental side of the game,” Rose continued. “We had a ton of young athletes play a lot of

varsity minutes last year, and that will pay dividends this year. “We still are pretty young, but we have a lot more experience this year. Our numbers are small at 38 athletes, so injuries are always a concern. The athletes did a great job committing themselves to the weight room this off-season. There were a really high percentage of our athletes that were in there four to five days a week. That will hopefully help on the injury side of things. They are also ahead on the conditioning portion. There will be lots of challenges along the way, but we are ready for them.”

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The four seniors – Chase Jonns, Keaton Tollakson, Michael Kruschinski and Daniel Wolf – are the captains on the roster. The Warriors also return nine juniors and six sophomore letter winners. “(The four seniors) are great leaders and super positive kids,” Rose said. “They have done a great job helping the team focus on football and control what we can control. Practice has had a really positive feel this year. The athletes are working hard and there is a ton of energy everyday.” Rose tabbed Baldwin-Woodville, last year’s conference co-champion and

perennial power St. Croix Central, who appeared in the State Championship game three of the last four years as the favorites. “They both have a lot of talent,” he explained. “I am guessing pretty much everyone is going to be very competitive though. The conference is going to be tough very again this year. We had a tough year at 0-9, but gained a lot of experience. I believe we will compete very well this year in a tough conference. The kids put a ton of work in this off season, and it is going to show on Friday nights!”

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Amery volleyball coach Lisa Markee likes the potential of her 2020 team. “We are returning two of our three top servers, and three of our top four attackers along with our setter, so we have a lot of skill and knowledge returning to our court this year,” she said. The Warriors finished 12-10 in 2019 and lost to Prescott in the first round of the WIAA Division 2 playoffs.

“We finished lower in the conference than we felt we had the ability to achieve, so this year we will be working towards to playing to our level,” Markee continued. Six letter winners return, headlined by Drew Granica, who was second team all-conference. Other returnees include Hannah Van Someren, Mariah Waalen, Jenna Hendrickson, Lilly Streich and Olivia Szobody. “We have four seniors on the team who have been on varsity for three or four years, and they will be looked to as

leaders on and off the court,” Markee said. “They bring a lot of experience and knowledge to the court and practice and I will be looking for them to take the lead in effort, attitude, and execution in practice and during games.” Markee expanded more on the potential. “With the experience and new faces, it creates a great opportunity for our leaders to share their knowledge with the younger/newer players to carry on what they have help build for the program,” she said.

“Finding our team’s rhythm, energy, and consistency will be key goals to move us forward.” Markee said fellow Middle Border Conference opponents would provide a great test for Amery each night. “Our conference is continually solid year after year making for some fun volleyball every night,” she explained. “Especially, this year as we are only playing conference teams. Any given night every team can be a contender.”

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Amery girls tennis looking to replicate last year’s results BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Amery girls tennis team ended its 2019 season with an 11-2 record and the sectional runner-up trophy. There’s plenty of talent returning for the 2020 team to produce similar results. Sophie Whitley was the conference champion at No. 2 singles and sectional

champion, who qualified for the state tournament. Hannah Bottolfson, who played No. 1 doubles, was third in conference and second at sectionals and also qualified for the state tournament. Deidra Meyer was second at the conference tournament at No. 4 singles and finished third at sectionals. They headline a crew of returning letter winners joined by Alaina Rivard,

Lily Marquand and Lidia Curtis. Coach Tanya Julson said the focus would be on the 2020 newcomers. “We have some young and inexperienced players,” she said. “We will spend time working on improving strokes and consistency. The girls will be working on making fewer unforced errors and making their opponents hit more shots. We will also be learning different strategies to help us win.”

Julson predicts New Richmond as a conference favorite. The Warriors placed second at the conference tournament in 2019. “New Richmond is always a good bet to be conference champs,” she said. “Each year, the Amery team wins more matches against New Richmond. I am interested to play them this year and see what we can do.”

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Amery cross country coach Paul Enslin has a simple goal for his cross country team in this condensed season. “To get each kid in the best racing shape by the end of the season, whenever that may be,” he said. “Make the most of the opportunities we have this fall, because we do not know what the end of the season looks like right now.” Both teams return four letter winners. The boys will be led by senior Grant Hoff, juniors Aidan Ziegler and Sam Kelling and sophomore Logan Dockendorf. The girls will be led by

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senior Megan Osero, junior Jaidyn McAlpine, sophomores Grace Carlson and Aurora Schwartz. “The kids work very hard in practice Monday through Friday,” Enslin said. Enslin anticipates New Richmond and Osceola as teams to beat on the boys side, while Osceola and St. Croix Central are the favorites on the girls side. Because of COVID-19, most to all of the meets Amery will be in this season will be with fellow Middle Border Conference teams. “We would like to finish fourth in the conference meet,” Enslin concluded.

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Benti: Boys soccer team in 2020 “completely new” BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Amery boys’ soccer team is reloading in 2020 after a successful 2019 season. The Warriors won a playoff game and fell to Rice Lake in the WIAA Division 3 playoffs. Rice Lake ended up advancing to state. “We said goodbye to 10 of our seniors,” said coach Kat Benti. “This season we have a completely new team. Last season one of our weakest parts of the game was our fitness levels. This

year, we have worked heavily on conditioning during the preseason and have desperately tried to turn this around into one of our strengths.” Midfielders Dayton White and Jake Oman are the captains of this year’s squad. Oman is one of five seniors on the team along with midfielder Cruz Frutos, defender Joseph Bohn, Sammy Otto and Caleb Wilson. “The boys need to continue working on gelling as a new team and get the team chemistry flowing on the field and on the ball,” Benti explained. “As a coach, I am extremely proud of the boys

so far. Their work ethic is on point and the drive to do well is phenomenal.” Benti expanded more on the goals for the 2020 season. “Our goals for this season are to grow as a team, as well as individuals,” she said. “Ensure we are giving 110% always and supporting one another as a team. “Win, lose or draw as long as all of my boys are giving it their absolute best then I will stand proud. If we happen to get on a winning streak with this behavior then I see this an added bonus. “Of course, as a coach I want my team

to win every game. However, I want to make sure we are always doing it together and in good sportsmanship.” Benti predicted New Richmond as the conference favorite. “If we play with passion and a purpose, I do not see why we wouldn’t be able to match New Richmond,” she continued. “Soccer is a beautiful game and with the right amount of dedication and motivation, the end result is always anyone’s game.”

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Practice like you’ve never won; play like you’ve never lost BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Coach Bill Peterson didn’t know what to expect when coming into the 2020 fall girls golf season. He has a very inexperienced team. There are only two returning letter winners; Kaylee Yzermans and Rylee Thompson, both juniors at Amery High School. What his team lacks in experience, they make up for in heart. Peterson said, “I have a very cohesive group of

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girls that get along very well together.” The team spends time bonding off of the course, which has strengthened the way they motivate each other, work together, develop their strengths together and address their weaknesses. Their team building encourages collaboration and competition. Coach Peterson knows it will be hard to catch conference favorites are Prescott and New Richmond. His goal for the girls is to see them improve from match to match.

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A new conference, same expectations for Clear Lake football BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Clear Lake football team is moving into the Dunn/St. Croix Conference this fall. A bigger conference doesn’t mean coach Brent Paulson’s expectations haven’t changed. “Spring Valley has won the majority of the championships the past decade,” Paulson explained. “They are again the favorite this year, but if we work hard and compete the way I think we can we can be towards the top of the conference.” In 2019, the Warriors finished 5-5 and lost in the first round of the playoffs. “Our strengths this year are we are returning a good number of letter winners (14) and starters,” Paulson said. “This is the fourth year in this offensive and defensive system and players are really starting to understand what we want to do. “Our weaknesses are size and team speed.” Top returnees include senior Ashton Duden, who was first team all conference offensive line and honorable mention defensive line; junior Carter Lillie, who nabbed honorable mention offensive line and junior Riley Peterson, who earned a honorable mention selection at defensive end.

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The 2019 Clear Lake volleyball team had a magical season. “We kicked off the season in Florida,” stated coach Alicia Strilzuk. “bonding as a team hitting up Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, Volcano Bay Waterpark and participating in the 2019 KSA events Classic. “All levels C-squad through Varsity came home undefeated from that tournament which really propelled us into a season with a good foundation. With a dominant veteran group of seniors we went 38-0, only dropping five sets the entire season and finished with the title (Division 4) State Champions.” The Warriors said goodbye to six seniors, including four of them – Julianna and Maggie Rosen, Rayne Vangsness

and Madison Zimmer – being named first team all-state performers. The cupboard isn’t bare, however, as they are looking to repeat. “(Juniors) Lizzie Rosen, Brooklyn Tolzman and Maddie Rosen all will be huge contributors this season to the team’s success,” Strilzuk continued. “With three years of varsity experience and a chance to compete at the state tournament, their standards are high and they are accustomed to competing at a very high level. These girls will surely be a driving force for the Warriors this season.” An obstacle standing in the Warriors’ way, Strilzuk said, won’t even be an opponent. “Our biggest rival this season is time,” she explained. “With COVID, the loss of practice time and nearly half of our season has taken away the oppor-

tunities to try people in new places and experiment with the lineup. We realize this is true for all teams, but with our squad in a year of rebuilding the starters on the court, it is a crucial part.” Strilzuk knows opponents will be bound and determined to knock off the

champs. “Our team has high goals for the season,” she said. “We will work to have the conference title again this season and make a run in the playoffs if we are gifted with the opportunity to continue to play.”

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Clear Lake Boys Cross Country Team Front Row: Steven Wood, Shane Larson, Derek Kreier. Back Row: John Pearson, Adam Loenser, Carter Carlson, Simeon Krech, Sean Ritterpusch.

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The 2019 Clear Lake boys cross country team was a force to be reckoned with. The Warriors placed first in six of their nine meets, including conference and sectional champions and placed fourth at State. “With such a great ending and losing two strong seniors, Alex Burbach and Colton Stahl,” explained Warriors coach Kristi Niles. “This year’s team knows that they are going to have to be physically tough, devoted and mentally determined.” Adam Loenser, Derek Kreier, John Pearson and Carter Carlson are the returning runners from the state met. Niles said Shane Larson, Simeon Krech and Sean Ritterpusch have been filling the spots left by Burbach and Stahl. As for the 2020 season, Niles said the boys have already gone head-to-head with Grantsburg and Unity. “We have proven that it takes a whole team and the boys are constantly pushing and encouraging each other,” she said. “We have won once against Grantsburg and they’ve gotten us once. This season will be a fun one!” Meanwhile, on the girls side, the Warriors will have to replace Natalie Kreier, who placed in the top 10 in every meet, along with earning an all-conference selection and a 42nd place at state. “We had a group of girls that were solid contenders in all of their races and consistently placed in the middle of the pack throughout the season,” Niles said. Returning letter winners include Mackenzie Ward, Julia McIntire, Kaylee Sunday, Abby Keller, Brooke Cress, Maddie Young and Kelli Niles. Coach Niles said the girls’ toughest competition will come from Shell Lake and Unity. “These two teams have come out very strong for our first two meets and it gives our girls something to work toward,” Coach Niles explained. “Brenna Peterson, a freshman, has come out proving herself to be a strong runner for us and has placed in the top 20 in our first competitions.”

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We hope you enjoyed the 2020 Amery Fall FestiDAY!

Congratulations! The City of Amery would like to Congratulate the newly crowned 2020 Amery Fall Festival Royalty Miss Amery & Talent Show Winner – Deidra Meyer sponsored by Dick’s Fresh Market 1st Princess – Reese Benware sponsored by Outside In 2nd Princess & Miss Congeniality – Ella Gould sponsored by Lake Life Realty 3rd Princess – Lily Marquand sponsored by WESTconsin Credit Union 4th Princess – Rylee Thompson-Ziemer sponsored by Amery Free Press Little Miss Amery – Penelope Gehrman

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Mr. and Mrs. Mayor Amery’s Mayor, Paul Isakson, is shown with his wife Kate riding through the Fall Festiday parade last Saturday.

As the 2019 Royalty, we would like to extend our most sincere thank you to the City of Amery. This year was unlike any other, but we feel so incredibly proud to be able to serve the amazing city of Amery. Also, a huge thank you to the Fall Festival Committee and to Oralee Schock, Andrea Yuhas, and Emily Larson. This year would not be possible without all of your hard work! Again, we feel so honored to have served, and we could not be more thankful for the past year full of memories!

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Eat. Sleep. Wrestle. Repeat...And maybe make time for a parade The Amery wrestlers boated their way through Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade, taking time to wave and strike a pose for all of their adoring fans.

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Clear Lake Heritage Days Royalty Recently crowned Clear Lake royalty joined in on the Amery Fall Festiday festivities last weekend. Miss Clear Lake is Brooklyn Tolzman, 1st Princess is Kristyn Katz, 2nd Princess is Samantha Kichler.

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Local veterans march down Keller Avenue while spectators stand in appreciation for everything the vets have done for the nation.

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Left: 2020 Little Miss Amery candidates excitedly walk through the parade before the coronation at Michael Park.

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2020 Grand Marshals Bones and Margo McCarty.

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The Boy Scouts not only walked through the parade, but they carried a canoe the whole way too!

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Fire ďŹ ghter Tommy Dusek and his wife Brittany so off their newest miracle, their daughter Emma.

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The Girl Scouts marched their way down Keller Avenue.

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2020 Fall Festival Co-Chairs Deb Palmberg and Dakota Cavalier.

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The 13 Miss Amery Queen candidates pose for a picture while attending the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea at North Park Saturday morning.

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First grader Sophie Nelson gets a lesson in royal waving from 2019/20 Queen Ally de la Cruz.

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Mixed Nuts performed a comedy act at Michael Park.

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The Amery Police Department, local veterans and the Amery Fire Department lead the Fall Festiday parade Sept. 19, 2020.

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Right: 2019/20 Miss Amery Ally de la Cruz crowns and sashes 2020/21 new Queen Deidra Meyer.

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Above: Julie Schanon is shown at the parade with grandchildren Callie and Jackson.

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Left: Nicole Gullickson drives the Amery Area EMS ambulance through the parade.

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The Tractor Gang At one point it looked as if the tractors were taking over the town. The different makes and models are always fun for spectators to see going through the parade.

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Say “CHEESE” It might be hard to see, but Larry and Julie Riemenschneider were grinning ear to ear as they watched the various units go through the parade.

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Congratulations & Thank You!

Deidra Meyer 2020 Amery Fall Festival Miss Amery

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A wrestling reunion 60+ years in the making Paul Bengston, one of Minnesota’s most legendary names in high school wrestling, started his coaching career in Wisconsin at Amery High School. The team was undefeated in 1958-59, qualifying nine wrestlers out of 10 to the State Tournament. Bengston was inducted into the Minnesota Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in April, 2019. Bengston returned to Amery last weekend to meet up with members of the team that started it all for him. Shown L-R: Larry Warhol, Duane Booth, Marv Gorres, Vern Warwick, Shirley Bangston (Paul’s wife), Jim Thompson, Mike Schanon, Jim Fowler, Paul Bangston, Jim Riley and Dave Karpenske.

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It is not a parade without horses It was a gorgeous day for a ride and every year spectators look forward to seeing the horses at the end of the parade. This year was no disappointment as a large group participated in the event.

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Congratulations & Thank You!

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Air Boat parades down Keller Avenue While usually meant to hit the waves, the Amery Fire Department Air Boat was on display as it glided through the Fall Festiday parade carrying Ed White and friends.

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THE BEST “HAND” YOU CAN GET

The 2020-2021 Amery Royalty would like to thank the Amery community as we begin our year on court. We would like to extend our appreciation to all of our supporters: The Amery Fall Festival Committee, especially the Queen’s Committee Directors: Oralee Schock , Andrea Yuhas and Emily Larson. The Amery Community Club and our sponsors for assisting us through this exciting process. We would like to thank the 2019-2020 court and their families for the activities they planned and their encouragement over the past few months. Thank you to our families for their love and support they have always given and for the love and support we will need during the upcoming year. We could not have done this without you. We are unsure of what the upcoming year holds for us, but one thing is for sure…We are so thrilled to be named Amery ambassadors and we are honored to represent the beautiful City of Amery!

Your 2020-2021 Amery Royalty

Miss Amery - Deidra Meyer (Sponsored by Dick’s Fresh Market) First Princess - Reese Benware (Sponsored by Outside In) Second Princess & Miss Congeniality - Ella Gould (Sponsored by Lake Life Realty) Third Princess - Lily Marquand (Sponsored by WESTconsin Credit Union)

Fourth Princess - Rylee Thompson-Ziemer (Sponsored by Amery Free Press)

Little Miss Amery - Penelope Gehrman

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Polk County Fairest of the Fair Polk Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2019 Fairest of the Fair Court are still holding onto their titles as there was not a 2020 County Fair this year.

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Allied Fire Amery neighbors Allied Emergency Services drove Brush truck 22 down Keller Avenue.

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The Little Engine That Could Erik Hellie (Left) and Mark Johnson (Right) are shown entertaining the spectators of the Fall Festiday parade.