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Amery Free Press 125th Anniversary Edition

Amery, Polk County, Wis.

Volume 123 No. 9

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Local newspaper marks 125 years!

It’s often been said that newspapers record the first draft of history for a community. For over 125 years, the Amery Free Press has been doing just that, on a weekly basis.

The paper’s small but mighty staff celebrated that milestone this week, with an open house, and a special-edition vintage cover.

The paper began on June 4, 1889, when C. B. Dodge beganw publishing the first newspaper in Amery called the Amery Echo. He discontinued issuing it by the end of that year.

The Amery Free Press arrived on the scene in 1892 and was published for a few years by M. S. Frissell. Early in the 1900’s, it was purchased

The Free Press Staff—Front (left to right) Diane Stangl, Bette Elmer, Jaime Stewart, Pam Humpal, (back) Jessica de la Cruz, and Tom Stangl.w

by B. R. “Barney” Atwood, who served as its editor and publisher until 1935. In that year he formed a partnership with Robert A. Broad, which lasted two years,

with Broad purchasing the Atwood interest.

Broad continued to publish the newspaper until October 1, 1942, when he leased the business to Palmer H.

Fairgrounds grandstand will likely fall

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN

Voting against further structural evaluation of the fairgrounds grandstand, the Polk County Board of Supervisors has voted in effect to demolish the building and construct of a new one.

A committee tasked with investigating whether to repair or replace the 1909 structure had proposed hir-

ing a consultant to determine restoration costs. The evaluation itself might have cost as much as $21,000.

“There’s a big group that wants us to exhaust those possibilities to see if it’s feasible to restore,” committee chair Larry Jepsen told county board members last week. “We need more information from the experts. …

A harness pull at the Polk County Fair, circa 1940s, with spectators in the 1909 grandstand. The Polk County Board rejected further structural evaluation of the structure, in effect opting for demolition and reconstruction.

What do we have to do to the building so the insurance company would provide coverage?”

Others on the board felt they had already had their answer.

“I think there’s enough information in the original research from (architecture and engineering firm) SEH to say it’s time for the grandstand to leave,” said board member Brad Olson of Clam Falls. “No matter how much we spend we’d lose the top five rows — that’s 20 to 25 percent of the seating. … Where are those 350 or 400 people going to go? … I’d hate to see it go but I’ve sold cattle I’ve hated to see go. I’ve gotten rid of vehicles I’ve hated to see go. The worst thing you can do is hold onto something too long.”

Balsam Lake board representative Chris Nelson SEE GRANDSTAND PAGE 19A

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WCCO visits the ‘City of Lakes’

Sondreal, an employee of the firm. In April, 1943, Sondreal purchased the newspaper.

During the Sondreal era the publishing business went from handset type to computers, from hand-operated presses to offset and automated newspaper handling.

The paper called several downtown locations home, including a now vacant lot across from Bremer Bank, and an office in what is now Chet Johnson Drug. It moved to its present location in 1972 when Sondreal purchased the former Iverson Implement building and converted it into a newspaper office, stationery store, commercial printing plant, and SEE ANNIVERSARY PAGE 9A

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ

It was just two days that was more than two months in the making.

But to the residents and businesses featured during WCCO TV’s final ‘Goin’ to the Lake’ segment of the summer, it was a brush with fame that doesn’t often happen in this small town.

And it was worth every second of exposure.

Amery got quite a bit of airtime, including scenes of downtown and interviews with many local business owners.

Between the segments filmed for television, and others posted on social media, WCCO fans got a glimpse of some of the best of what Amery has to offer.

News anchors Ali Lucia and Mark Rosen began their visit just before noon on Thursday, with a pontoon ride around Amery’s North Twin and Pike Lakes, courtesy of Jason Whitley and Dan Lien. It would seem that even mother nature came out to welcome them, as the pair witnessed a heron, loon, eagle, and SEE WCCO PAGE 2A

Polk County birds test positive for West Nile Virus State and county health officials today announced that two dead crows have tested positive for West Nile virus in Polk County.

These are the first birds that have tested positive for the virus this year and Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene performed the laboratory test. Although very few mosquitoes actually carry the virus, dead birds act

as an early warning system for West Nile virus.

Mosquitoes become infected with West Nile virus (WNV) by feeding on infected birds, then potentially transmit the virus by biting animals or people. A bird that tests positive for WNV alerts health officials that the virus is present in an area of the state.

Statewide surveilAn ad from May of 1930

SEE VIRUS PAGE 2A

Racing and homing pigeons to be featured Racing and homing pigeons will be among the featured exhibits at this month’s Earth Eco Fair, held at the Clear Lake Park on Saturday, August 26, 2017, beginning at 9 a.m.

Pigeon enthusiast Richard Althoff will

speak with attendees about his pigeons, which include the champion racers of the Red Cedar Racing Pigeon Club.

According to Althoff, homing pigeons have the rich heritage of service during wartime and are credited with saving

hundreds of lives by delivering urgent messages during times when electronic and radio communication could easily be disrupted.

Today, Althoff says that racing pigeons offer the same SEE PIGEONS PAGE 2A

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WCCO: Crew did several feature videos on local businesses for use on social media

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Craig Olson of Acme Junk Company (left) presented Mark Rosen and Ali Lucia with a custom sign for their ‘Goin’ to the Lake’ segments. Olson makes the signs at his business on Highway 8.

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otter on their excursion.

Rosen remarked at how peaceful and relaxing the experience was.

The crew squeezed in a trip to Lake Wapogasset Bible Camp, where they featured

the camp’s history and regional impact.

Amery Family Restaurant got a visit from cast and crew, along with a chance to tell their family’s story, as did Village Pizzeria.

“If you’re interested in visiting Amery, make sure to come

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Mark Rosen got his picture taken with local royalty during his visit to Amery.

PIGEONS: Fair will be held Aug. 26 in Clear Lake

hungry,” remarked Lucia during one the segments.

After showcasing the area’s scenic beauty, along with its local trails, Waterside Bar and Grill put their best foot forward to host the show during Thursday’s dinner hour. The day came to a close with a final stop for a nightcap at Amery Ale Works.

Friday’s features included a stop at Bill Zager’s Z-store for a look at his beekeeping operation, a brief talk with Peter Henry at the Farm Table, and a ride on the Amery Fire Department air boat.

“Exciting, exhilarating, and a little frightening,” Rosen remarked of the ride during his news segment.

Friday in Amery means brats at the Amery Meat Market, of course. The WCCO crew was well fed with some of the largest ‘Wisconsin’ brats we’ve ever seen. Rosen even made time for a personal lunch delivery to Bremer

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Jadyn Werle and Nora Eggert couldn’t pass up a chance to hold the WCCO microphones.

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experience as watching thoroughbred horses cross the finish line. These homing pigeons are registered and pedigreed.

Much like their equine counterparts, they are specially bred and trained. They receive the finest of care, and as with any athlete, nutrition is an important part of their regimen. Competitions are nationwide.

The sport has been a great way to educate children and get families involved in a fun, backyard hobby. Some schools have incorporated racing pigeon projects to enhance the learning experience.

Althoff adds that Veterans, too, have benefited from the therapeutic effects of raising and racing homing pigeons.

Those interested in learning more about pigeons as a hobby can speak with Althoff at the Earth Eco Fair takes, Saturday, August 26 starting at 9 a.m. in Clear Lake Park.

Bank.

Music on the River was the perfect backdrop to cap off an exciting two days in the City of Lakes. Rosen and Lucia enjoyed taking in all the classic cars, and taking photographs with lots of fans.

With weather on the dicey side for much of their JESSICA DE LA CRUZ | AMERY FREE PRESS stay, the crew Mark Rosen interviews Dennis Lutz at Amery Meat found plenty Market, where the crew enjoyed lunch on Friday. indoors to discover at places like Acme Junk Company on Company thanked the WCCO Highway 8, artZ Gallery, and crew on Facebook.

“It has been a fantastic expeAmery Memory Care. Whatever got left on the cutting rience for us, and many other room floor during the news- Amery businesses. A heartfelt cast didn’t go to waste. It got “Thank You” to everyone at its own mini-feature on the WCCO for bringing this attention to our community!” station’s Facebook page.

Paul Shafer, who initiatCraig Olson of Acme Junk ed the visit, was surprised at just how much station r e p r e s e nt at iv e s packed into their two-day stay.

“We take it for granted, but who knew there was so much to do here?” he said.

Additional photos and links to video segments can be found online at theameryfreepress.com.

elance activities for West Nile virus began statewide on May 1st. People who observe a dead bird in their yard or have a question about a dead bird should call the Dead Bird Reporting Hotline at 1-800-433-1610.

When positive birds are identified, county residents need to be more vigilant in their personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites.

West Nile Virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito and people must be bitten by a WNV infected mosquito in order to contract WNV. Below are some measures to help decrease your exposure to mosquitoes: * Limit time spent outside at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active. * Apply insect repellant to exposed

skin and spray clothing with repellant since mosquitoes may bite through clothing. * Make sure window and door screens are in good repair to prevent mosquito entry. * Properly dispose of items that hold water such as tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or discarded tires. * Clean roof gutters and downspouts for proper drainage. * Turn over wheelbarrows, wading pools, boats, and canoes when not in use. * Change the water in birdbaths and pet dishes at least every three days. * Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, and hot tubs; drain water from pool covers. * Trim tall grass, weeds, and vines since mosquitoes use these areas to rest during hot daylight hours.

* Landscape to prevent water from pooling in low-lying areas.

The chances of a person contract WNV are very low and most people infected with West Nile virus will not have any symptoms. Those who do become ill may develop a fever, headache, and rash that lasts a few days. Symptoms may begin between three to 15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Older people are at greater risk of developing severe illness due to compromised immune systems.

There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus other than to treat symptoms. If you think you have a West Nile virus infection, contact your healthcare provider.

For more information on West Nile virus, go to http://dhs.wisconsin. gov/communicable/westNilevirus/.

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AUGUST 26 Waterski Show

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Benefit for Brandon Witt “Raising Benjamin’s for Brandon” is a Benefit and Fundraiser for Brandon Witt and his family. Held at UW Wanderoos from 4-8 p.m. there will be drawings, raffles, silent auction, meat raffle and 50/50 drawings. A pulled pork dinner will be served.

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Free Eco Fair

Pancake Breakfast Apple River Fire & Rescue annual Pancake Breakfast at the Apple River Fire Hall in Range will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26, serving from 6-11 a.m.

AUGUST 27 Outdoor Mass & Sweet Corn Fest All are welcome to an Outdoor Mass and Sweet Corn Fest on Sunday, Aug. 27, in Michael Park, Amery. Music will be by JC Rock with a Backpack and Car Key Blessing sponsored by Apple River Knights of Columbus. Bring a lawn chair for the 10:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Fr. Gene Murphy. At 11:30 a.m.

Sweet Corn Fest begins with brats, hot dogs, sweet corn andchips all for a free will donation. Inclement weather - all events at St. Joseph Catholic church in Amery.

AUGUST 28 Polk County Genealogy Society Join the Polk County Genealogy Society as they tour the Clayton Historical Society Research Room and the Holy

AMERY FREE PRESS HOW TO REACH US: Our offices are located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every weekday. Call: (715) 268-8101 or fax at (715) 268-5300, or visit www.theameryfreepress.com.

Waterside Bar and Grill and the Wapo Bear Trap Lake Association will host a public water ski show featuring the Balsam Lake Water Ski Show team on Saturday, August 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Waterside.

The CLACC Earth Day Committee is sponsoring a Free Eco Fair at the Clear Lake Park Chalet from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

They will have athletic/leisure activities demonstrations, horse riding and care demo, canoe education, hiking.

Also pontoon rides, kid’s activities, artist tent, environmental tent, outdoor sports demos and presentations, food and drink, kids prizes, silent auction.

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Community members stopped by to support the Amery High School band during their annual BBQ, Pie and Ice Cream social before the Queen’s Talent Competition. Families ate and enjoyed music from the band, which was playing just outside the high school doors.

Trinity Russian Immigrant Church in Clayton.

Tours start at 10 a.m. at the Clayton Village Hall, 100 Clayton Ave. West and moves to the rural church started by early Russian immigrants. A picnic potluck lunch will follow at Camelia Park, across Hwy. 63 from Prentice St.

AUGUST 31 Viva Las Vegas Alzheimer’s Fundraiser Amery Memory Care will host a Vegas-themed fundraiser for the Walk to End Alzheimers. Doors open at 4:30. Pasta Buffet for a freewill offering begins at 5. Elvis impersonation

by Joe Sir begins at 6 p.m. Silent auction throughout event.

Play to win lottery tickets at 8 p.m. Contact 715-268-4800 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 2 Benefit Pull for Jon Otto The 13th Annual “Wild Rose” Pulling Sled, Clayton Fire Department and friends will present a Tractors, Trucks & Semis Benefit Pull on Saturday, Sept.

2 by the Clayton Fire Hall to benefit Jon Otto who has ALS. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the Pull starts at 12 p.m.

Food and beverages will be available with door prizes and various raffles throughout the

day. Kids activities include Fire Smokehouse, Bounce House, Pedal Pull and more!

Treasure Your Life An evening of music and old-fashioned southern blues featuring local author Cher Lindberg and Twin Cities blues legend Cornbread Harris will be held at the Amery Classic Theatre. Show starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Call Cher Lindberg for tickets, 612-379-7234.

SEPTEMBER 9 Pig Roast Amery VFW Post 7929 will host a Pig Roast on Saturday, Sept. 9, beginning at 1 p.m.

They are going to do the whole “Hog” right at the VFW, 730 N. Wisconsin Ave. Eat in or take out for $10.

The menu includes roast pig, baked beans, cole slaw, fresh rolls and butter. Beer, wine coolers and soft drinks are available at the bar.

All proceeds support the new building fund.

SEPTEMBER 12 Free Drop-In Legal Clinic for Veterans Attorneys, MACV staff, County Veterans Service Officers, and child support officers will be available throughout

the day to assist veterans with questions, legal forms and counsel at VA Medical Center, 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 14-17 Amery Fall Festival Mark your calendars for Amery’s annual three-day celebration. Details to be announced.

SEPTEMBER 23 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Amery Memory Care will host a Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 23 at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Amery Memory Care.

For more information visit alz. org/walk, or contact Amber Harris at aharris@amerymemorycare.com or 715-2684800.

ONGOING Amery Farmer’s Market A farmer’s market will take place in Amery’s Soo Line Park every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, and every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. through harvest season.

More events online at theameryfreepress.com

2017 Fall Festival Medallion hunt is underway It’s that time of year again!

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

The medallion is hidden in sight. Seekers should not have to dig or break anything to find it.

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

also receive $50 in Amery scrip money.

Good luck and remember to respect property while hunting!

Clue # 1

Fall Festival is here! Attention! Attention!

There is so much to mention!

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What a week for Amery

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AUGUST 22, 2017

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

It went by awfully fast, but wasn’t last week a wonderful one for our community?

After months of preparation, members of the WCCO broadcast team came to Amery for their segment, “Goin’ to the Lake.” They arrived on Wednesday and were gone by Friday night, but they certainly did a great job highlighting some of the many things that make Amery a special spot.

From the producers to the camera and sound operators and on-screen talent, all memof the crew were courtePublisher bers ous, friendly and professional.

Tom Stangl I’m not saying this is unexpected, but media is so personal, sometimes the off-screen and the on-screen personas aren’t the same.

That certainly wasn’t the case last week.

What we saw is what we got. And the folks from the television station would hopefully say the same. From their visits with local businesses to profi les of the community’s history and flavor, a great job was done by one and all to give a glimpse of the place that we are proud to call home. Kudos to the folks at WCCO for their talents. Those drone shots of the community, the trails and the lake were outstanding!

Thanks to Paul Shafer for his vision and persistence to make this appearance a reality.

Thanks to everyone who played even a small role in making the event a great success.

A special thank you to all of the people who took the time to make their business or personal property look the best it can be. Your hard work and community pride comes through every day.

The three-hour open house at the Free Press Friday afternoon was a blur. Thank you to everyone who came by to say hello, enjoy a piece of cake and share some memories. It was a wonderful afternoon. Thanks to the businesses that sent special remembrances, we appreciate your kindness and your business.

Thanks to Jerry, Steve and Paula Sondreal for making the time to stop by and visit. Without the Sondreal family’s influence, vision and hard work, the newspaper that you hold in your hands today may not be here. For just over seven decades, the family poured their hearts and soul into the Free Press. Thank you!

The final concert in the Community Club’s Music on the River series was Friday night.

Another great band, another great event. It certainly gives everyone a reason to come to a picturesque spot and enjoy great music, company, food and drink. Well done!

And while the concert was underway, the Amery Warriors football team was starting their season. Congratulations to the Warriors on their opening night shutout of Barron. Here’s to many more wins!

Saturday night, the first event of Fall Festival was held. The young women who are seeking to be Amery’s goodwill ambassadors for the coming year had one of their first events to wow the judges.

There are numerous weeks during the year with as many activities as we had last week, and my apologies to anyone or anything I overlooked.

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.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Amery Hits One Out of the Park!

To the Editor, Way to go Amery! You did a great job showing yourself off on WCCO’s final “Going to the Lake” segment last week. Perfect presentation of what makes a Amery a great destination for visitors to Polk County. We are looking for Polk County to set another record for visitor spending this year, all of which helps keep property taxes down with the County having a 1/2 percent sales tax to do that.

Keep up the good work, you are looking good!

William Johnson Chairman, Polk County Tourism Council

Outstanding young representatives To the Editor, This Letter is to all the people in Amery who haven’t had the chance to see their float in any of the parades this summer. I want to let them know what a fine group of outstanding young ladies are representing their community this

year. You can tell they are having a great time waving, smiling and interacting with the crowds lining the streets. They act as though it is a privilege to represent your city. They are great role models for my granddaughter who has been lucky enough to ride on the float with them. Because of luck she was drawn to be little miss Amery but the other girls had to earn their title. I can only hope she grows up to be just like them.

Parents, you have done a great job raising these princesses.

Steve Warner, ‘Papa’ of Macie Warner Osceola, Wis.

Their meals made memories To the Editor, Thank you Roger and Barb Anderson for the wonderful memories at Ida Mae’s. Thank you for the first day of school breakfast pancakes for the kids. Thank you for the AMAZING Eggs Benedict, my favorite meal and always my go to! Thank you for all the day dates with my wife, the Iris was my favorite sandwich. Thank you for the Clackers dice game that we

always played with our kids when we came to eat, those are memories we will cherish. Thank you for the wonderful bacon, I was flattered when you asked my opinion on switching, and am glad you didn’t. Thank you for giving back to the community, your Thanksgiving meal, served by your family, was great for my family when we couldn’t get out of town because we were working, and the donating of the funds raised to the Back Pack program helped so many in this town. Thank you Roger and Barb, for always taking the time to stop and say hi and make us feel like part of the family, we will miss Ida Mae’s and the wonderful memories there. We truly wish you the best.

The Andren Family Amery, Wis.

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‘Excessive speed’ puts Luck man back behind bars

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Luck man who had only weeks ago pled no contest and received probation for a series of meth and THC related charges, found himself on the wrong side of the law again on August 9.

According to police Biedler reports, it was just shortly before 5 p.m. when authorities clocked 33-year-old Robert J. Biedler allegedly going 111

mph in a 55 mph zone near County H and 165th Avenue in Polk County—56 mph over the legal limit.

Biedler was driving a silver Chevy Cobalt.

The ticket for such an infraction would be $515.50, along with the possibility of losing his license. However, Biedler was already driving without one.

Biedler passed three cars before the officer caught up to him and was able to pull him over, according to reports.

Officers noted the odor of alcohol as they spoke with Biedler, along with a cold can of open beer in the vehicle.

According to police reports, Biedler told the officer he believed he was going 65 mph. When the officer informed him that he was clocked at 111 mph, Biedler explained that his car didn’t go that fast.

According to police reports, Biedler readily told the officer that he was ‘on probation for dealing meth,’ although public records indicate that Biedler was charged with two separate counts of possession of methamphetamine.

Biedler was also asked to perform the standard field sobriety tests, and blew two separate breath samples registering .13 and .11 blood alcohol con-

tent.

Biedler was arrested and subsequently charged with his second Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) offense, along with 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, Prohibited Alcohol Content (2nd), Operating While Revoked, Possession of THC (2nd offense), possession of drug paraphernalia, and traffic forfeitures for speeding and driving without a license.

He’s currently being held at Polk County Jail on a probation hold.

Polk County Divorces Filed Laura N. McCurdy, 32, Osceola and Bradley E. McCurdy, 32, Luck fi led for divorce on July 31, 2017.

Rodney A. Wood, 47, Balsam Lake and Malnie R. Wood, 45, Dresser fi led for divorce on August 2, 2017.

Leah E. Smestad, 42, Amery and Wayne I. Smestad, 51, Amery fi led for divorce on August 3, 2017.

Tarisa R. Ramis, 34, Clear Lake and Lawrence G. Ramis Jr., 39, Clear Lake fi led for divorce on August 4, 2017.

Chona H. Hanson, 48, Dresser and Troy D. Hanson, 46, Dresser fi led for divorce on August 4, 2017.

Wanda H. Colburn, 61, Clayton and Jerome Colburn, 62, Turtle Lake fi led for divorce on August 7, 2017.

Jiobahn D. Vanderpaardt, 25, St. Croix Falls and Aylssa A. Vanderpaardt, 21, Frederic fi led for divorce on August 8, 2017.

Michael A. Monette, 54, Amery and Misty L. Monette, 53, Tuscon, Arizona fi led for annulment/legal separation on August 9, 2017.

Kelly M. Madsen, 39, St. Croix Falls

and Troy A. Madsen, 42, St. Croix Falls fi led for divorce on August 15, 2017.

Taylor R. Mimnaugh, 24, Cushing and Alexander R. Mimnaugh, 26, Cushing fi led for divorce on August 15, 2017.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Aug. 8, 2017 Linden M. Nelson, 18, Shell Lake, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Aaron M. Olinyk, 43, Brooklyn Park, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Nathan K. Olson, 39, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

James A. Olson, 66, Little Canada, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-5 mph), $175.30.

Hannah D. N. Orie, 18, Hayward, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Walter W. Osborne, 32, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Outdoor Innovations Landscaping LLC, Hugo, MN, violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50; interstate/intrastate driving requirements, 4200.50.

Kevin J. Palmer, 33, Dresser, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Austin L. Peckman, 20, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Brandon T. Peltier, 30, Taylors Falls, MN, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30.

Kent P. Petersen, 54, Luck, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Joseph e. Pfeil, 31, Monticello, MN, fish without license – R, $192.70.

Maxamillian D. Pladson, 18, Eagan, MN, fish without license – R, $192.70.

Eric J. Pratt, 32, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Adam M. Prock, 44, Woodbury, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Bruce D. Quitter, 61, St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Trevor E. Radner, 40, Lakeville, MN, fish without license – R, $192.70.

Richard M. Raffesberger, 56, Osceola, vehicle operator fail to wear seat

belt, $10.

James H. Raschke, 53, Cushing, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Jordy A. Reed, 34, Balsam Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50; exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Daniel J. Resch, 35, Chaska, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph, $175.30.

Cody B. Rochel, 27, Shafer, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Kristofer D. Ronning, 43, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Richard A. Rooney, 27, Inver Grove Heights, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Joshua M. Russell, 34, Wausau, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $250.90; automobile following too closely, $200.50.

Henry J. Scamehorn, 18, St. Anthony, MN, unsafe passing on right, $232.

Amanda R. Schadt, 18, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Victoria J. Schnepp, 19, Frederic, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Steven P. Scribner, 63, Clayton, interstate/intrastate driving requirements, $200.50.

Eric V. Seenacht, 39, Osceola, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Craig S. Shafer, 55, Roberts, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Parker D. Shelby, 19, Amery, underage drinking – procures 17-20 (1st), $452.50; operate without valid license b/c expiration, $162.70; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Madison E. Shuman, 16, Edina, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Trevor R. Simkins, 21, Stillwater, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Angelique J. Smith, 35, Inver Grove Heights, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30; operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Kevin R. Sorger, 25, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Pamela J. Sparks, 46, St. Croix Falls, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Joseph G. Stage, 30, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Angela M. Stanisz, 30, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Bradley J. Steinmetz, 22, Waukesha, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Devin J. Stenglein, 19, Star Prairie, operate without valid license b/c expiration, $162.70.

Ryan R. Stephansen, 40, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Nichol,as C. J. Stesniak, 21, Clayton, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Alexander K. Stober, 23, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

William J. Sullivan, 57, Stillwater, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Whitney M. Swanson, 26, Eden Prairie, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Brady C. Swenson, 31, Lino Lakes, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Micheal D. Swiontek, 34, Cushing, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Jasmine J. Taylor, 21, Grantsburg, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Theis Contracting Co., North Branch, MN, violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50.

Donald E. Thibodeau, 42, New Richmond, operating a motor vehicle with-

out insurance, $200.50; exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Joseph E. Thompson, 50, Osceola, vent/side window excessive tinting, $175.30.

Peggy L. Torgerson, 67, Stillwater, MN, operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10.

Ellen M. Roeder, 53, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Ashley M. Turcotte, 23, Afton, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Timothy E. Tuuri, 59, White Bear Lake, MN, operate boat without valid cert. number, $232.

United Pride Dairy LLC, Phillips, violate Class A Hwy. weight limits, $230.67.

Randael A. Villarreal, 55, Maplewood, MN, exceeding speed zones (2024 mph), $225.70.

Trisha J. Vogt, 41, Sioux Falls, SD, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Brittany A. Vondelinde, 24, Cumberland, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, 200.50.

Joshua R. Ward, 35, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Hugh R. Wegwerth, 43, Falcon Heights, MN, speeding on city highway (16-19 mph), $200.50.

James L. White, 63, Farmington, MN, fish without license – R, $192.70.

Vonshaye A. White, 29, Fridley, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Robin A. Williams, 47, Buzzards Bay, MA, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

William C. Witt, 40, Hammond, fish without license – R, $190.70.

Bonnie M. Wyttenbach, 28, Rice Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Diane Ziraje, 26, St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

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Amery Police Report 08/04/2017 – 08/10/2017 08/04/17, 02:12AM, Medical Call, assist EMS 08/04/17, 04:14AM, Assist other agency 08/04/17, 04:48AM, Abandoned vehicle 08/04/17, 04:50AM, One vehicle accident 08/04/17, 05:51AM, Suspicious activity 08/04/17, 07:22AM, Stolen vehicle report 08/04/17, 09:00AM, Destruction of property report 08/04/17, 12:00PM, Assist citizen 08/04/17, 10:52PM, Suspicious activity 08/05/17, 01:47AM, Assist other agency 08/05/17, 09:30AM, Juvenile call 08/05/17, 01:01PM, Welfare check 08/05/17, 02:42PM, Suspicious activity 08/06/17, 12:26AM, Assist other agency

08/06/17, 06:15AM, Assist EMS 08/06/17, 11:00AM, Assist other agency 08/06/17, 06:14PM, Harassment complaint 08/06/17, 11:16PM, Suspicious activity 08/07/17, 04:42AM, Assist citizen 08/07/17, 03:35PM, Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident 08/07/17, 04:09PM, Traffic complaint 08/07/17, 07:47PM, Hit and run motor vehicle accident report 08/07/17, 07:54PM, 911 hang up 08/07/17, 08:51PM, Welfare check 018/08/17, 01:25AM, Assist citizen 08/08/17, 02:03AM, Assist other agency 08/08/17, 10:20AM, Assist EMS 08/08/17, 03:15PM, Assist citizen

Polk County Arrest Reports Monday, August 14, 2017 Polk County Sheriff’s Department Charles C. Potting, Jr., 37, Milltown was arrested for OWI1, prohibited alcohol content (PAC), and disorderly conduct.

Robert J. Biedler, 30, Luck was arrested on August 9 for OWI 2, speeding, probation hold.

Chas M. Ajer, 33, Amery was arrested on August 11 for OWI 3.

William S. Rodke, 53, Frederic was arrested on August 7 for failure to appear.

Terri S. Broten, 55, homeless was arrested on August 7, 2017 for a probation hold.

Ashley A. Mariana, 28, St. Croix Falls was arrested on August 8 for

probation hold.

Joseph M. Christensen, 33, Amery was arrested on August 13 for probation hold.

Michelle J. Sandberg, 31, Luck was arrested on August 8 for probation hold and possession of methamphetamine.

David B. Hunter, 54, Centuria was arrested on August 8 for disorderly conduct.

Troy A. Madsen, 42, St. Croix Falls was arrested on August 8 for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.

Paul J. Bach, 47, Deer Park was arrested on August 11 for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and probation hold.

Nicholas K. Mosay, 30, Balsam Lake was arrested on August 11 for disorderly conduct and felony bail jumping.

William A. Larson, 52, Centuria was arrested on August 14 for two counts of disorderly conduct, battery, and false imprisonment.

These entries are based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

08/08/17, 07:12PM, Mental health call 08/08/17, 10:07PM, 911 hang up 08/09/17, 01:30AM, Suspicious activity 08/09/17, 01:40AM, Assist EMS 08/09/17, 04:31AM, Suspicious activity 08/09/17, 09:13PM, Assist citizen 08/09/17, 09:47PM, Suspicious activity 08/10/17, 12:23AM, Assist other agency 08/10/17, 01:45PM, Theft report 08/10/17, 02:10PM, Motor vehicle accident 08/10/17, 04:45PM, Traffic complaint 08/10/17, 06:37PM, Assist citizen Arrests: No Arrests

Polk County Marriage Licenses Allen H. Bringgold and Robert J. Kubicek Jr. were issued a marriage license on August 6, 2017.

Christopher A. Bueckers and Kimberly J. Cook were issued a marriage license on August 6, 2017.

Gabriel D. Burkum and Mary J. Olson were issued a marriage license on August 8, 2017.

Michael D. Cloutier and Rachel M. Hawkins were issued a marriage license on August 9, 2017.

Michael K. Zinda and Melissa H. Ahrens were issued a marriage license on August 9, 2017.

Benjamin L. Marusak and Aicia M. Gravesen were issued a marriage license on August 10, 2017.

Michael S. Yost and Jessica R. Inlow were issued a marriage license on August 10, 2017.

Osceola battery ends in nine-year sentence

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Bringing conclusion to a February 2016 clash between two men in Osceola, Paul Krueger has been sentenced to nine years — four in prison and another five in extended supervision — for a felony count of aggravated battery. After that, he will serve up to three years probation for viKrueger olating the terms of his bond while he was out on bail last winter.

Krueger has been in custody at the Polk County Jail since January, when his bail was revoked and he reportedly tested positive for methamphetamine use. The 264 days spent in jail will go toward his prison sentence.

Prosecution requests 15 years At the sentencing hearing the court heard statements from victim, his family members, long-term girlfriend and members of her family. In describing the victim’s injuries after the incident, nearly everyone said the fight had left his face so swollen and bruised he was unrecognizable. Many emphasized the sense of betrayal and loss of trust that resulted from the intoxicated brawl between two close friends.

Speaking to the court, the victim said he might never fully recover.

“February 1, 2016, Paul Wayne Krueger changed by life forever in a very bad way,” he said. “(Before that night) I had the best job I’d ever had, and was making more money than I’d ever made. I had met the girl of my dreams and was enjoying being alive.”

Since the fight, his medical bills have climbed to $80,000. He was not medically fit to work for almost a year and half, and believes he may never be able to continue his former career due to nerve damage that leaves his limbs tingling and without full feeling.

“I can’t remember things as well,” he said. “My left frontal lobe has damage … and the lining protecting brain is smaller.”

He has scars on his face and head, suffers from migraine headaches and has lost feeling on the left side of face.

Shortly after the fight, learning that Krueger had posted bail and was out of jail, the victim said he feared for his life.

“He knew where I lived and how to find me,” said the man.

He noted that he felt Krueger “caught an enormous break” by pleading down the initial charge of attempted murder, even if the sentence for aggravated battery and bail jumping were fulfi lled to the maximum.

Prosecuting attorney Edward Minser asked the judge to sentence Krueger to a total of 15 years: eight in confinement followed by four in extended supervision for the aggravated battery conviction, and another year in prison followed by two more years extended supervision for bail jumping.

“I think that is an appropriate sentence to take into account the severity of the consequences (the victim) and his family are going to be suffering for a very long time,” Minser argued.

Defense emphasizes turnaround Defense attorney Matthew Krische disputed statements the prosecution had presented as fact.

“I don’t believe for one second there

was any intent to kill (the victim),” he said. “Most of the people here to support (the victim) said the same thing.

They can’t think of any reason why Mr. Krueger would have an unprovoked attack on (the victim).”

Krische added that the prosecution was making accusations unsupported by evidence.

“We cannot base a sentence on what we think had occurred or what we as-

PHOTO: SUZANNE LINDGREN | THE SUN

Paul Krueger apologizes to the man he beat in February 2016. The two were close friends at the time. Krueger was sentenced last week to nine years for aggravated battery in connection with the case.

sume could have occurred,” he said. “I do have an issue with us assuming (the victim) was near to death without medical testimony. My understanding … is that each hospital has said they never took lifesaving measures.”

Krische said Krueger did not know, initially, how badly the victim had been hurt.

“This was a fight between intoxicated individuals,” Krische said. “At one point Mr. Krueger did gain the upper hand. He did not know the extent of the injuries that were caused.”

Krische noted that after getting into trouble with the law as a very young man, Krueger had steered clear for 11 years.

“The (pre-sentence investigation report) shows Mr. Krueger as loving father whose life was changed by his daughter,” Krische said. “… A history of ten and a half years of stable employment tells me he is able to become employed again. That he can move forward and become a productive member of our society.

“There is a need for treatment,” he continued. “I don’t think we’d be here if alcohol weren’t involved in this. …

Mr. Krueger had to learn the hard way that no substance can be allowed in his life.”

Krueger also spoke, apologizing to the victim and the victim’s family.

“I’m extremely sorry for my actions,” he said. “… It’s always been my wish to apologize and let him know I can only imagine what he’s been going through.

“I’ve learned many things throughout the last 18 months,” he continued.

“I’ve been in AA and NA for past nine months. … It’s pretty clear to me that treatment should be ongoing in my life.”

The defense asked for what Krische called a carrot-and-stick approach: five years of supervision with a conditional sentence of six to nine months jail if the terms of supervision were violated. For the bail jumping charge, Krische asked the judge to withhold a sentence in favor of three years probation.

After reviewing materials in the case, Judge Jeffery Anderson settled on a sentence between what the prosecution and defense each had asked for, nine years with a three-year probation.

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

AUGUST 22, 2017

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Amery News of 1890 The following was reprinted from the Amery Echo, dated November 27, 1890.

The residents of this place will have a chance, on December 10th, to determine whether or not they wish to incorporate Amery as a village.

John Olson has purchased of Webb & Griffin the R. D. Smith property on Keller Avenue and now has a crew of carpenters at work remolding the same.

Postmaster Griffin received yesterday the new boxes for the Amery post office. They are dandy ones and are lots handier than the old ones. They fill a long felt want.

At the November term of circuit court held at Osceola last week Harry Hyland was convicted of keeping a house of ill fame and was sentenced to one year and six months at the state prison.

The sawmill near Gregory formerly owned by Joe Richardson caught fire and burned last Sunday morning. The residents turned out quickly and saved the dam from burning.

It was probably the work of an incendiary.

Dave Gillett forgot where he lived the other night.

90 Years Ago August 25, 1927 Should Pinch Reckless Drivers There are a few reckless drivers on our streets who should be “pinched” and the right to drive denied them for a period long enough to teach them to respect the rights of others.

Ask Me Another 1. What Wisconsin county has the largest number of farms?

2. What causes hay fever?

3. What is the average value per farm of all farm property in Wisconsin?

4. What are the three leading sources of income on Wisconsin farms?

5. How does Wisconsin rank in the production of cucumber pickles?

6. Where was Wisconsin’s first capitol established?

7. What is a ration?

It’s This Way Answers to the above questions.

1. Dane County, with 6,217 farms.

2. Pollen that certain plants, especially ragweed, goldenrod, and clovers, inflames the membranes of the respiratory organs of some people and causes the uncomfortable ailment known as hay fever.

3. $11,765 per farm in 1925.

4. Milk, with 49 percent; hogs, 13 percent; and potatoes, 8 percent.

5. First, with 21 percent of the nation’s output.

6. Wisconsin’s first territorial capitol was established at Belmont, Iowa County, in 1836.

7. A ration, as animal husbandmen use the term, is the feed allowed one animal during a 24-hour period.

Amery Main Street in 1919

This is Amery back in 1919 as you look north down the main stem. On the right is the Miller House, which was a boarding residence and café. To the left is the Soo Line Park and right in the center is the inevitable Model T Ford.

There is also some evidence in the foreground that horses were still in use as a means of transportation.

85 Years Ago September 1, 1932 Injured by High Voltage Current Milton Lundgren who is employed by the WHECo. Was badly shocked last week Tuesday at the Little Falls plant while changing a fuse. He neglected to don the rubber gloves as a safety measure and was severely shocked by high voltage current. His right arm and fingers were badly burned and while he is improving nicely he will be laid up for some time.

He was found unconscious on the floor of the plant by the Cree brothers who immediately called a doctor and rushed him to Amery where he was treated.

75 Years Ago August 27, 1942 Servicemen Pictures i n Danielson Drug Window Hjalmar T. Hansen, manager of the Danielson Drug Store, Amery, wants pictures of servicemen from families in the Amery trade area. Either pictures or negatives will be acceptable.

Mr. Hansen plans to have these mounted on a huge board to be placed in the drug store window, with the name, rank and branch of service under each picture, together with parents or closest relatives of the young man.

Sugar Stamp No. 8 Good for 5 Pounds Sugar ration stamp #8 will be good for five pounds of sugar in the ten week period from August 23 ending October 31, the OPA has announced. This does not change the basic ration of one-half pound a week.

It will enable customers to make purchases in larger packages and facilitate disposal of 5, 10 and 25 pound packages.

70 Years Ago August 21, 1947 Child Jumps into Boiler of Hot Water Elsie Gluntz, three-year-old daughter of Donald Gluntz, is

recovering in the Amery Hospital from scalds received when she jumped into a boiler of hot water, Monday August 4.

The girl climbed onto a chair and jumped into the boiler of water from which her mother had just removed beans she was canning. Elsie was rushed to the hospital by Alfred Nielsens at the Hunky Dory Resort.

Guests at the resort were so fond of the youngster that they contributed $100 for her, which was collected by placing a box on one of the resort tables.

Elsie is expected to be home in a few days now.

65 Years Ago August 21, 1952 Abandoned Stolen Car Safely Recovered Authorities are attempting to apprehend one known party on the Sunday night burglary in Amery when yeggs broke into the Iverson Implement Company and the Amery Motor Company.

Apparently entering Iverson’s first, the crew of huskies found tough going manhandling their safe, which incidentally contained about $1,000. They then entered the Amery Motor Company and made quite a deliberate haul.

Pushing the safe from its repository in front, they hauled it with a chain hoist into a car being stored by the company for a credit firm and took off for the “tall timber” with the 1,000 lb. safe protruding from the trunk and the back seat loaded with tools necessary to open it.

Night officer Burt Millerman stopped one of the cars and questioned his behavior but the stolen car apparently had proceeded on ahead. This individual’s identity is known to authorities, but pickup efforts in the Cumberland area have been to no avail.

Evidently becoming panicky, the burglars ran the stolen car into a stub road ditch at the junction of “F” and “J” east of Amery and disappeared.

The discovery of the operation was made by Dave David-

son at about 5 a.m. About 10 a.m. Burt Isaacson, also of the Amery Motor, was testing a car and spied the lost safe at the junction.

No entry had been made into the safe, which contained many valuable papers and between $300 and $400 in case and checks.

60 Years Ago August 22, 1957 Parolee Nabbed Saturday Night Two alert police officers thwarted a Minneapolis man’s attempt to molest an Amery woman Saturday evening.

Officers Bert Millermon and Art Phillipson arrested A. H. Christenson, 37, as he dashed from the George Sigsworth home in north Amery shortly after 11 p.m., Saturday night.

In recounting the story, Police Chief Millermon explained that he and his companion became suspicious when a ’53 Chevrolet with Minnesota plates drove into Amery about 10 p.m. with a portion of its license plate covered.

Alerted by radio to watch the highways for the trio of men who killed a Minneapolis policeman, the officers discovered the car in question parked along old “46” just a short distance from the George Sigsworth place (the former Art Phillipson place not far from the Northside DS station).

After taking the keys out of the car, the officers approached the back door of the residence and rapped. Hearing no answer they ventured cautiously into the room only to hear Mrs. Sigsworth cry, “He’s going out the front door.”

The intruder dashed to his car and attempted to make his get-away but the keys taken by the officers proved his undoing.

They converged on the man who submitted to arrest and then attempted to buy his freedom.

In the ensuing investigation, Mrs. Sigsworth told the officers that she had put the children to bed and had sat down in the living room to watch television.

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Shortly after 11 p.m. the back door opened and she assumed that it was her husband returning home from his work at Lakeside Packing Co. The next thing she knew, the intruder had come up behind here and had slapped tape over her eyes saying that any outcry would bring death to the children.

Fortunately, it was at this point that the investigating officers pounded on the back door, frightening the culprit.

Taken to jail at Balsam Lake, Christenson was found to be a parolee from Stillwater prison less than two months ago. He also admitted having spent 17 of his 37 years in prison including Leavenworth and St. Cloud in addition to Stillwater.

Convictions include auto theft, grand larceny plus similar charges to the present case.

While he carried no lethal weapon, Christenson had prepared tape strips and pads for ether, both found in his car. He also carried an ether pad into the home and attempted to use it.

“No, he hasn’t admitted it but the methods certainly match pretty well,” commented Undersheriff James Moore when asked about whether Christenson was responsible for a similar incident involving an 11 year-old girl in Centuria recently.

No community connections could be uncovered by officers to tie Christenson to this area.

He has no relatives nor has he worked in this area.

45 Years Ago August 24, 1972 Child Bit by Rabid Bat Melinda Hinck, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Hinck of Amery, is undergoing a 21-shot treatment for rabies.

The youngster was bitten apparently in the foot Saturday, August 12.

According to her mother, Melinda was sitting in a high chair in the kitchen when she started screaming. The mother ran into the room and found the bat sitting on the floor. She placed a jar over the animal. The state health department confirmed that the animal was rabid.

The next day, the parents noticed small bite marks on her foot.

Attending physician Dr. F. L. Whitlark called attention to a serious increase of rabies throughout the area. Whitlark said, “Bats can carry the disease without dying but all other animals eventually succumb.”

He pointed out that several persons in the Clear Lake area received treatment for rabies this spring when household pets contracted the disease.

Several cows in the state have also been reported as victims of the disease.

Melinda received her eighth anti-rabies injection today with 13 more to go.

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Republican Sen. Johnson says he’s uncomfortable with Trump

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Wednesday that he doesn’t think President Donald Trump is a racist or should be impeached, but that he’s uncomfortable with Trump’s repeated comments saying white supremacists and protesters should share the blame for deadly violence at a Virginia rally.

Gov. Scott Walker called for all white supremacists to be denounced, without commenting specifically on Trump, while other Republicans took a much sharper stand.

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, a former Marine in his first term representing northeast Wisconsin, had harsh words for Trump.

“The president needs to be crystal clear that hatred has no place in our society, but he is currently failing,” said Gallagher, a Republican.

Assembly GOP Majority Leader

Jim Steineke denounced Trump for twice saying “both sides” shared the blame for violence at the rally where a 32-year-old woman was killed by a white supremacist. Trump has faced bipartisan criticism for not immediately condemning violence by white supremacists at the rally.

“When you see evil, you have to condemn it and do it in no uncertain terms,” Steineke said. “I don’t believe (white supremacists) have any place in any political party and we shouldn’t legitimize their views by making a moral equivalent argument.”

Johnson told reporters Wednesday that Trump’s comments are a distraction from his broader agenda, including tax reform, and that he wishes the president would focus more on unifying the country.

But Johnson also said he did not think the remarks indicate Trump is unfit for office. Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, Wisconsin’s only African-American representative in

Congress, called for Trump to be impeached hours after his comments on Tuesday.

Johnson said “I see no grounds” for impeachment.

“The American people elected Donald Trump and I’m not sure he’s changed much from what he was during the campaign,” said Johnson, who was an early and vocal supporter.

Asked if he thought Trump was a racist, Johnson said: “I don’t think so.”

When pressed why, he grew testy: “Because I just don’t think so ... I think we’ve covered this one well enough.”

Walker said after a round table event in Green Bay that he denounces all hate, echoing his tweet on Saturday condemning violence at the rally.

“I think any of the white supremacist groups or other groups just need to be unilaterally dismissed and denounced,” Walker said.

Johnson said it was “depressing” that Heather Heyer was killed when a car rammed into a crowd of people

protesting white nationalism, saying “all political officials need to speak out against that.”

House Speaker Paul Ryan tweeted Tuesday that “white supremacy is repulsive,” but did not specifically address the president’s comments.

Republican state Rep. Adam Jarchow, of Clear Lake, set off a heated exchange on Twitter when he said: “As a reminder, @GOP is the party that ended slavery and led the civil rights fight.

Dems on wrong side of both.”

When questioned to explain if he was saying Trump was on the right side of the issue now, Jarchow tweeted: “Every single member of the @GOP I know deplores racism and denounces it. It’s disgusting and wrong. That’s the GOP I know.”

Even conservative Wisconsin talk radio host Jerry Bader denounced Trump in response to Jarchow, saying the president’s words are “vile, repugnant and clearly illustrate he is not fit to hold the office of president.”

Twin Cities legend ‘Cornbread’ Harris will join local author for music and storytelling

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Cher Lindberg, a published author and volunteer who’s been sharing her talents with WPCA Radio Station 93.1 in Amery for the last 2 years, invites you to an event that encourages everyone to embrace the value in their own lives. And she’s joined on stage by the legendary Twin Cities musician, James ‘Cornbread’ Harris.

Lindberg considers her friend Harris to be her spiritual mentor in a journey that’s taken her to the brink of suicide and back again. Lindberg’s book, ‘Trea$ure Your Life,’ narrates that journey, including her experiences with workplace bullying and whistleblowing, losing her job, and almost ending her own life in the process.

Lindberg says that the silver lining in all of it was that it was that it brought her to her friendship with Harris.

James ‘Cornbread’ Harris is a 90-year-old award-winning blues singer and pianist, well known as a pioneer in the rock ‘n’ roll industry. He is the father to record producer Jimmy ‘Jam’ Harris, and still performs regularly throughout the Twin Cities, including his weekly blues act at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis.

Join Lindberg and Harris in an evening of music and storytelling named for Lindberg’s book— ‘Trea$ure Your Life.’ This is Harris’ first trip to Amery. The event will be held Saturday, September 2 at the Amery Classic Theatre, downtown Amery. Show starts at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $7, or $10 at the door. For tickets, call 612-379-7234.

James ‘Cornbread’ Harris is a legendary Twin Cities musician that’s been featured by the likes of Minnesota Public Radio and more. At age 90, Harris still performs regularly throughout the Twin Cities.

Photo by Nate Ryan, MPR.

ANNIVERSARY: Visitors shared newspaper memories during Friday open house FROM PAGE 1A

An open house was held at the Amery Free Press on Friday afternoon. The office was steady with visitors enjoying cake and conversation.

central printing plant.

Also in 1972, Amery became the center for Publishing Printing Service, Inc., which prints a large number of newspapers and other publications in a plant on Power Street in south Amery. The firm is owned by area newspapers, including the Free Press.

Sons, Palmer Jerry Sondreal and Steven Sondreal were actively engaged in the operation of the paper and took over ownership of the paper when Palmer H. Sondreal passed away.

The Johnson family of Sentinel Publications purchased the Amery Free Press on August 1, 2012, and hired current Publisher, Tom Stangl.

Just as the Sondreal family witnessed the evolution of newspaper production first hand, the Johnsons

too would keep that momentum by launching the newspaper’s first digital medium.

With the help of Jessica de la Cruz, hired as Editor in 2015, theameryfreepress.com has helped share Amery’s stories with more people than ever before, in every corner of the globe. She says that printing and ‘the paper’ will always have a place in a town like Amery, no matter what form it comes in.

“As long as Amery needs someone to set the record straight, or has a story to tell, or information to share, we’ll be here,” she says. “We aren’t the medium. We’re the fact finders and the storytellers. If there’s one thing that hasn’t changed in 125 years, it’s that Amery has plenty of stories to tell. I don’t see that changing any time soon.”

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

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

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church; 7 p.m. Sunday Night Live.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Thursday: 6:30 p.m. T.A.C.T.I.C.A.L. meets at ARCC. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Sunday, Aug. 27: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: 8:30 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 23: 6:45 p.m. Money Management Class.

Thursday, Aug. 24: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Aug. 25: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9 a.m. Youth Brat Stand; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Sunday, Aug. 27: 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Missions and Social Concerns meeting.

Monday, Aug. 28: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens,

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Aug. 23: Lifetouch Directory portraits.

Thursday, Aug. 24: Lifetouch Directory portraits.

Friday, Aug. 25: Lifetouch Directory portraits.

Saturday, Aug. 26: Lifetouch Directory portraits.

Sunday, Aug. 27: 11 a.m. Worship; Blessing of the Backpacks.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, Aug. 27: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East, Balsam Lake , Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:40 a.m. Sunday school.

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

We Know the Good We Ought to Do “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them.”

—James 4:17 NIV

M

ost of the time when we sin we are fully aware that we are doing so.

We know what we ought to do but our selfish sinful nature leads us astray. We rationalize our sins by telling ourselves that no one is being hurt, or that no one will know, or that everyone acts this way. Driving over the speed limit is a good example of this. When we drive over the speed limit, we are usually aware of the fact and rationalize our bad driving behavior by telling ourselves we really aren’t hurting anyone (even though we know the speed limit is set for reasons of public safety). Or we might tell ourselves that no one is going to catch us doing this, and everyone else seems to be going over the speed limit too. One who rationalizes these small or “venial” sins will probably find it easy to rationalize larger and more serious sins as well. We know the good we ought to do, we just don’t want to do it. We should all make a more serious effort to do the right thing, all the time, and without rationalizing our lapses into sin. – Christopher Simon

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 23: 6-8 p.m. Appetizers with the Bishop for Councils and Lay People.

Thursday, Aug. 24: 8 a.m. Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, Aug. 27: 9 a.m. Worship.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Sunday, Aug. 27: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: 9 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl meeting.

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

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

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

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 8:30 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

JOURNEY CHURCH (formerly First Baptist), 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 office@journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m. All ages SS does not meet during the summer but we will begin on Sept. 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (during the school year).

Wednesday: No Wednesday night activities until the fall (we begin Sept. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m).

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Aug. 23: Lifetouch Directory Portraits at Deronda.

Thursday, Aug. 24: Lifetouch Directory Portraits at Deronda.

Friday, Aug. 25: Lifetouch Directory Portraits at Deronda.

Saturday, Aug. 26: Lifetouch Directory Portraits at Deronda.

Sunday, Aug. 27: 8 a.m. Worship with Blessing of the Backpacks.

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

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

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

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OBITUARIES

Rita T. Goff Rita Therese Goff, 71, died Aug. 19, 2017.

Rita was born and raised in Bayonne, N.J., and currently resided in Amery, Wis., died in the early hours of Saturday, Aug. 19, at Regions Hospital, due to heart failure following surgery for major artery blockage on T hu rsday afternoon.

Rita will be remembered by her family and her friends for her loving, giving heart and her ability to be an amazing mother and loving wife. Her personal strength and trustworthy character enabled her to live life vivaciously, always thinking of others first. Rita was very talented in singing and acting.

“For me, she was my lifesaver, and undoubtedly gave me so much to treasure and cherish. While I know she is with us in Spirit, the loss of her presence is very profound and difficult to comprehend. We should find comfort in knowing that through her strong Faith and Belief that she is fulfilling a greater role in the Lord’s Precious Hands!”

God Bless You, our Dearest Rita, may

you rest in peace, knowing that you are always present in our hearts!

She is lovingly survived by her husband, Roger; four children (and their spouses), Lisa Kunde (Paul), Fred Sparling (Jaculin), Kara Thornton (Brian) and Susan Church (Jason); eight grandchildren, Savannah Church, Jordyn and Katelyn Kunde, Marin and Aidan Thornton, Bennitt, Connor and Aaron Sparling; siblings, Jerry Nowicki (Florence), Donald Nowicki (Marcia) and Dorothy DeMoya-Baruch (Bob); and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Amelia Nowicki.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amery, Wis., with a Viewing at 10 a.m., Mass at 11 a.m. with Father Gene Murphy officiating. A luncheon following at the church.

A visitation will be conducted at Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Ave. N., Amery, Wis., on Tuesday evening Aug. 29, from 4-7 p.m. A private family interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be donated to one of Rita’s favorite charities.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson- White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001. www.williamsonwhite.com

Nancy J. Audette Nancy Jane Orr Audette was born on June 19th 1921 at home in Georgetown Township, to parents George H. Orr and Marie Fish Orr. She attended Blake country school and graduated from Milltown High School.

She went on to nurses training at Anker School of Nursing in St. Paul.

After graduation she worked in the operating room at Anker Hospital.

Nancy married Felix Audette on October 19th 1946. They had two children, Catherine Ann and Jeffery Lee. Nancy loved to travel with her sisters, work in her gardens, hunt for mushrooms and pick violets and may flowers.

She took cooking classes, made special candies and cookies at Christmas. She cross country skied, took pictures, and tried her hand at watercolor painting taking a class taught by Jeff. She collected stamps, baseball cards and dolls.

Her real joy in life was spending time with her grandsons and her children.

She was preceded in death by her hus-

band Felix, her parents, her siblings Ed Harriman, Zilla Bibeau, Ella Audette and Georgia Orr, grandson Simon Audette and daughter in law Ruth Audette.

She is survived by her daughter Cathy (Doug) Skar, son Jeff Audette (Ginny Sampson), grandsons Jacob Audette (Douachee Lee), Ryan Skar (Jennifer Blodgett), Kyle Skar (Britt Whiteman), and many nieces and nephews.

Nancy will be greatly missed by her family and friends and will always hold a special place in their hearts.

Visitation for Nancy will take place from 5 to 7pm on Friday, August 25th at the Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue N. Amery, WI and 1 hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1050 Keller Avenue N., Amery. Interment will take place at Georgetown Lutheran Cemetery in Georgetown Township with a luncheon to follow at Georgetown Lutheran Church.

To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Funeral arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED . . .

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 23: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6:30 p.m.

BRB. Thursday, Aug. 24: 8:15 a.m. Weigh In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 7 p.m. Western WI Lymes meeting.

Saturday, Aug. 26: 7-10 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, Aug. 27: 9:15 a.m. Worship service at boat-in service at Lake Wapogasset Bible Camp.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: 1:30 p.m. Quilting.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. Worship service, nursery care.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Sunday, Aug. 27: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, Aug. 23: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass; Saturday, Aug. 26: Back Pack & Car Key Blessing during mass; Sunday, Aug. 27: Outdoor Mass, Corn Feed, Games, Faith Formation Registration and Youth Backpack/Key blessing at Michael Park behind the Dairy Queen at 10:30 a.m. NO Mass at SJ. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Aug. 27: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation meeting at St. Paul’s.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Aug 27: 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation meeting.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367.

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Aug. 23: Lifetouch Directory Portraits at Deronda.

Thursday, Aug. 24: Lifetouch Directory Portraits at Deronda.

Friday, Aug. 25: Lifetouch Directory Portraits at Deronda.

Saturday, Aug. 26: Lifetouch Directory Portraits at Deronda.

Sunday, Aug. 27: 9:30 a.m. Worship with Blessing of the Backpacks.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Sunday, Aug. 27: 9 a.m. Youth Worship team; 10 a.m. Worship Service.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship followed by Coffee Fellowship.

Communion will be the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

AUGUST 22, 2017

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 2017 PR 47 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Michaelanne Bougerie Chovan DOD: March 28, 2017 A Petition for Formal Administration was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth June 18, 1966 and date of death March 28, 2017 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 316 Riverside Blvd., Amery, WI 54001.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Br. 3, before Circuit Court Judge Jeffery L. Anderson, on August 31,

2017, at 10:15 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 13, 2017.

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

4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment.

5. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

BY THE COURT: Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge July 31, 2017 Christine A. Rasmussen Valley Crossing Law P.O. Box 34 Baldwin, WI 54002 715-688-4045 Bar Number 1048961 (Aug. 8, 15, 22)

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1978 GMC 6500 Series Dump Truck 366 Gas Engine 5 Speed Transmission/2 Speed Rear-end 11’ Hydro Turn Plow 8’ Wing Blade Tailgate Sander All to be sold as a package in a sealed bid. Bids due on or before 4 pm September 5, 2017. Sealed bids can be dropped off at the Village of Clayton Public Works Department or sent to Village of Clayton Public Works @ P.O. Box 274, Clayton, WI 54004.

Any questions or to set up a time to look at the equipment please call Sheldon Donath @ 1-715205-9393.

Village of Clayton has the right to refuse any or all bids.

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NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW AND OPEN BOOK

State of Wisconsin Town of Lincoln Polk County

OPEN BOOK – Friday September 8, 2017 at the Lincoln Town Hall, 661 85th Street, Amery, WI 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Open Book session provides property owners with the opportunity to informally discuss their assessments with the Town Assessor. If you are unable to attend this meeting but have questions regarding your assessment, please call Town Assessor Barbara Zempel at (715)839-8618.

Notice is hereby given that the BOARD OF REVIEW for the Town of Lincoln shall meet on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the Lincoln Town Hall, 661 85th Street, Amery, WI. If necessary, additional dates will be used to reconvene said meeting, as determined by the Board.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the board of review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: 1. No person will be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view the property.

2. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board's final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact or provide information to a member of the board about the person's objection, except at a session of the board.

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

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

5. When appearing before the board of review, the objecting person shall specify in writing the person's estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person's objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

6. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the assessor's manual under s. 73.03 (2a), Wis. stats., that the assessor requests.

The Town of Walworth has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their officer or by order of a court.* The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35 (1), Wis. stats.

7. The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

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

Notice is hereby given this 22th day of August 2017.

Stephanie Marciniak, Town Clerk

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Wisconsin Assembly committee approves Foxconn incentives

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin state Assembly committee approved a $3 billion tax incentive package on Monday for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group, the first vote in what could be an intense month of legislative action to quickly pass the massive deal.

The Republican-controlled Assembly’s jobs and economy committee voted 8-5 along party lines to send the bill to the full Assembly, which plans to take it up Thursday. Republican-authored tweaks were approved that attempt to address some concerns raised by critics that the state is giving away too much to win the $10 billion plant that could employ up to 13,000 workers.

But the core of the proposal remains — including $3 billion in tax breaks for meeting investment and employment targets. The panel rejected 22 Democratic amendments that sought, in part, to provide extra protections for taxpayers and the environment and ensure that workers come from Wisconsin, are paid a living wage and have union protections.

“I ask that we take a deep breath, slow this down a bit and enter into further discussions to come up with the best deal possible,” said Rep. Tod Ohnstad, a Democrat from Kenosha near where the plant may locate.

Republicans defended the deal as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“This is an investment that makes sense and we cannot look the other way and let this opportunity go by,” Republican Rep. Bob Kulp said.

The Legislature’s budget committee could hold a hearing on the measure early next week, with a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate sometime shortly after that.

“Rather than rushing through a $3 billion tax break for a foreign corporation, we need to make sure Wisconsin taxpayers aren’t being taken for a ride,” said Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling in a statement.

The proposal must clear both the state Assembly and Senate in identical form and be signed by Gov. Scott Walker be-

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fore taking effect. Walker negotiated the deal, which was announced by President Donald Trump with great fanfare about two weeks ago. The deal requires the Legislature to pass the tax break bill

by Sept. 30.

Despite the Democratic opposition, Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said last week he expected the bill to pass with bipartisan support. Foxconn is eyeing locations in Kenosha and Racine counties in southeast Wisconsin, areas of the state that include several Democratic lawmakers. It also is considering a secondary site in Dane County, a Democratic stronghold.

Foxconn has said it may invest $10 billion on the plant that would open in 2020 with 3,000 but could expand to 13,000 people within six years.

Concerns about what the state is offering Foxconn increased last week when the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau said it will take at least 25 years for Wisconsin taxpayers to break even on the proposed incentives. It would take Wisconsin longer to break even depending on how many workers at the plant come from Illinois, the analysis said.

Under the bill, for every acre of wetland disturbed on the Foxconn site, two acres would have to be restored. The amendment approved Monday would say those should be in the same watershed, if possible. But other key environmental provisions, including exempting Foxconn from having to file an environmental impact statement, remained.

The committee also voted to tie payroll tax credits to the number of jobs Foxconn creates that pay between $30,000 and $100,000. The bill was also changed to call for state officials to encourage in its contract with Foxconn that it hire Wisconsin residents, addressing concerns that many of the workers would come from neighboring Illinois.

The committee also approved spending $20 million on worker training to help create a pipeline for high-tech workers who would be needed at the plant.

If constructed as promised, the Foxconn facility would be the first liquid crystal display monitor manufacturing plant outside of Asia.

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HIGHWAY FACILITY PROJECT LOCAL CONTRACTORS OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, August 29 at 3:00 pm Polk County Government Center—West Conf Room Construction Manager, Market & Johnson, will be hosting an open house for local contractors interested in bidding on the Polk County Highway Facility Project.

See Ad or visit www.co.polk.wi.us for additional details on bid packages and deadlines.

NOTICE - INVITATION TO BID POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY FACILITY PROJECT

NOTICE - INVITATION TO BID POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY FACILITY PROJECT PROJECT:

Bid Package #01 Polk County Highway Facility Balsam Lake, WI

PROJECT: Bid Package #01 BID DEADLINE: Tuesday September 12, 2017 @ 2:00 P.M. Polk County Highway Facility BID TO: Market Johnson, Inc. c/o Polk County Balsam Lake,& WI 100 Polk County Plaza Balsam Lake, WI 54810 BID DEADLINE: Tuesday September 12, 2017 @ 2:00 P.M. Fax # 715-485-9119 Email: DANA.FREY@CO.POLK.WI.US BID TO: Market & Johnson, Inc. c/o Polk County 100 Polk County Balsam Lake, WIof54810 Sealed bids for the abovePlaza project will be received, on behalf the Owner, by the Construction Manager Market & Johnson, Inc., at the above location, until the Bid Deadline. All bids must be submitted on the bid form supplied Fax # 715-485-9119 and in accordance to the Work Categories outlined in the specifications. Facsimile, hand delivered and emailed Email: DANA.FREY@CO.POLK.WI.US bids will be accepted.

Sealed bids forpublically. the above project will be received, on behalf of the Owner, by the Bids will be opened Construction Manager Market & Johnson, Inc., at the above location, until the Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the documents prepared by Barrientos Design and Consulting, Inc. 205 Bid Deadline. bids must beandsubmitted on2017. the bid form supplied and in acW Highland Ave #303,All Milwaukee, WI 53203 dated August 15, cordance theconsists WorkofCategories in the62,500 specifi cations.

Facsimile, In general theto project Construction of aoutlined new approximately square foot highway facility. The hand building will have footing and foundations, Pre-cast concrete walls, steel roof system, interior masonry delivered andconcrete emailed bids will be accepted. and drywall walls. The building will house all highway operations to include vehicle repair, vehicle storage, parts storage, general and crew areas.

Bids will be offices opened publically.

The Owner is considered a tax-exempt therefore WI.with Stat. 77.54(9m) will be utilized prepared on this project.by BarriBids shall be submitted inentity, accordance the documents A pre-bid meeting will be held at The Polk County in the West Conference on August 29, WI entos Design and Consulting, Inc.Government 205 WCenter Highland Ave #303,Room Milwaukee, 2017 at 2:00 pm followed by a Local Contractors pre-bid meeting at 3:00 pm.

53203 and dated August 15, 2017.

Bid documents may be examined at the following locations: Market & Johnson’s Office, Builders Exchanges in In general theDuluth, project consists of Rochester, Construction of MN; a new approximately 62,500 Albert Lee, Austin, Mankato, Minneapolis, and St. Cloud, the Builders Exchanges in Altoona (Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls area), Appleton,Th Fond Lac, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Sheyboygan, footing and Wausau,and WI; founsquare foot highway facility. e du building will have concrete CMD (f/k/a Reed Construction Data), and Bid+ Network in Madison, WI. dations, Pre-cast concrete walls, steel roof system, interior masonry and drywall Electronic bid documents can be obtained by contacting Market & Johnson at 651-340-6146 or 715-834-1213. walls.

Th e building will house all highway operations to include vehicle repair, Email will be sent with link to access the plans. vehicle storage, parts storage, general offices and crew areas.

No bid security will be required unless noted specifically under Work Category.

Th Owner is considered a tax-exempt therefore WI. reserves Stat. 77.54(9m) will TheeOwner or Construction Manager may contract with theentity, successful bidder. The Owner the right to reject any or all on bids,this to waive informalities in any bid and to accept any bid which the Owner may determine to be be utilized project. in its best interest.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at The Polk County Government Center in the No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 120 days after opening of the proposals without consent of the West Owner.Conference Room on August 29, 2017 at 2:00 pm followed by a Local Contractors pre-bid meeting at 3:00 pm.

Bid documents may be examined at the following locations: Market & Johnson’s Office, Builders Exchanges in Albert Lee, Austin, Duluth, Mankato, Minneapolis, Rochester, and St. Cloud, MN; the Builders Exchanges in Altoona (Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls area), Appleton, Fond du Lac, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Sheyboygan, and Wausau, WI; CMD (f/k/a Reed Construction Data), and Bid+ Network in Madison, WI. Electronic bid documents can be obtained by contacting Market & Johnson at 651-340-6146 or 715-834-1213. Email will be sent with link to access the plans.

No bid security will be required unless noted specifically under Work Category.

The Owner or Construction Manager may contract with the successful bidder.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities in any bid and to accept any bid which the Owner may determine to be in its best interest.

No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 120 days after opening of the proposals without consent of the Owner.

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Madison mayor comes out against $3 billion Foxconn bill MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Madison Mayor Paul Soglin says a $3 billion tax break bill for Foxconn Technology Group is the type of deal that is “ruining Wisconsin.”

Soglin issued a statement Wednesday coming out against the proposal the state Assembly is set to vote on Thursday.

Soglin earlier this month called on Foxconn to consider the abandoned Oscar Meyer factory in Madison for a possible secondary loca-

tion. He also spoke out then against giving the Taiwan-based company large tax breaks to build.

Soglin calls the $3 billion proposal backed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker and others in the Legislature a “terrible deal.”

Soglin is considering a run for governor, but in his statement he praised fellow Democrat and already announced candidate state Rep. Dana Wachs for opposing the Foxconn deal.

Town of Garfield HEARING NOTICE The Town of Garfield will hold a hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at 7 p.m. for vacating a portion of Prospect Avenue right-of-way on Lake Wapogasset.

The public way to be discontinued is described as follows: Located in part of Government Lot 2 of Section 26, T33N, R17W, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin; being part of Prospect Avenue as platted on the plat of Wapogasset Beach.

Sue Knutson, Town Clerk

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DOCUMENT 001116 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN 2017 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION Sealed Bids will be received by the Village Clerk - Treasurer until 2:00 PM, local time, Monday, September 25, 2017 at the office of the at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005, at which time the Bids received will be “publicly” opened and read. Project consists of constructing; Project Description: CIPP Lining of 3,320 LF of 8” Sanitary Sewer; 300 lf of lateral service pipe; rehabilitate 16 manholes.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form.

Complete digital Bidding Documents are available to upload at www.questcdn. com for a non-refundable fee of $50.00. The Quest CDN ebid Doc # 5314262 on the website’s project search page The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Sambatek Inc,.12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN, 55343; contact Bob Peplin, 763-4766010, (bpeplin@sambatek.com).

Bidding Documents also may be examined at the Village Clerk, at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 and at the office of Sambatek Inc, 12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN, 55343. Bidding Documents also may be examined at, on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm (CDT). Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

Video DVD of the televised sanitary sewer segments is available upon request at no cost at the Issuing Office.

No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Contact Issuing Office to schedule a site visit.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders.

Goals for minority and female participation: This Project is expected to be funded in whole or in part with funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service. Information on applicable federal requirements is contained in the Project Manual. The Offeror’s or Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specification” referenced in Article 19 of the Supplementary Conditions. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractors aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: Goals for minority participation in each trade = 2.2 % for Polk County Goals for female participation in each trade = 6.9% Nationwide Federal Requirement Owner: Village of Clear Lake By: Albert Bannink Title: Clerk-Treasurer Date: August 15, 2017

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DOCUMENT 001116 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID

2016 WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY UPGRADE CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN Sealed Bids for the construction of the 2016 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade, Clear Lake, Wisconsin will be received, by Village of Clear Lake, at the office of the at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005, until 3 pm local time on September 25, 2017, at which time the Bids received will be “publicly” opened and read. The Project consists of constructing; Project Description: Work consists of modifications of existing buildings with architectural improvements and new mechanical and electrical, instrumentation systems including existing screening and grit equipment in the pretreatment building, new rectangular primary and intermediate clarifier mechanisms, new primary effluent pumps, new MBBR tanks, cover and equipment, new MBBR Blower building, new circular final clarifier with cover, chemical feed dilution water, and final clarifier submersible pumps, new tertiary filters in an existing building, new nozzles for existing jet mix sludge mixing system. Solids handling and biogas system improvements include upgrades to the existing anaerobic digestion mixing and heating systems. Demolitions to existing roughing filter, 1st and 2nd stage trickling filters and rectangular final clarifier are included. In addition a new maintenance building, salt storage structure, salt brine structural framing, diesel storage tank, and improvements to new sludge storage tank mixers are being bid as alternates.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive/deduct alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form.

Complete digital Bidding Documents are available to upload at www.questcdn. com for a non-refundable fee of $100.00. The Quest CDN ebid Doc # 5314004 on the website’s project search page. Copies of the plans and specifications and other proposed contract documents are on file with the Village Clerk, at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 and at the office of Sambatek Inc, 12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN, 55343.

Direct inquiries to the Project Manager, Bob Peplin or the Project Engineer (bpeplin@sambatek.com), Mike Burdorf (mburdorf@sambatek.com) at 763476-6010. Bidding Documents also may be examined at, on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm (CDT). Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office A pre-bid conference will be held at the Clear Lake Village Office located at 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake, WI at 10:00 AM (CDT) on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. A site visit to the wastewater treatment facility will follow. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders.

Goals for minority and female participation: This Project is expected to be funded in whole or in part with funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service. Information on applicable federal requirements is contained in the Project Manual. The Offeror’s or Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specification” referenced in Article 19 of the Supplementary Conditions. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractors aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: • Goals for minority participation in each trade = 2.2 % for Polk County • Goals for female participation in each trade = 6.9% Nationwide Federal Requirement Owner: Village of Clear Lake By: Albert Bannink Title: Clerk-Treasurer Date: August 15, 2017

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17PR53 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Felice J. Leadholm Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth February 5, 1924, and date of death July 12, 2017, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 632 Pondhurst Drive, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 24, 2017.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar August 11, 2017 Attorney Daniel T. Hardy Axley Brynelson, LLP P.O. Box 1767 Madison, WI 53701 608-283-6706 Bar Number 1015651 (Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5)

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLEAR LAKE NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING WSS SECTION 120.08 (1) AUGUST 28, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Case No. 2017 CV 131 Case Code: 30405 Troy Riley and Tina Riley 771 Baker Street Amery, WI 54001 Plaintiffs, v.

Apple River Associates, a partnership c/o Earl Alden 2414 West University Driver 125b Mckinney, TX 75071 and All Unborn and Unknown Persons Generally No known address Defendants.

ORDER ON AMENDED PETITION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Based on the petition for the service by publication, the Court finds that it is not possible with reasonable diligence to serve the defendants “All Unborn and Unknown Persons Generally” personally or through substituted service.

Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED: Service in this action may be made by publication in the Amery Free Press as a class 3 notice under Wis. Stat. Chapter 985.

Dated this 8th day of August 2017.

BY THE COURT: Electronicaly signed by Daniel J. Tolan Circuit Court Judge (Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5)

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6,945,215

1,340,380

1,381,921

1,340,380

1,381,921

1,381,921

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

548,180

560,838

587,757

71

1,016

0

Inter-District Transit of Aids

13,547

0

0

Transit of State Aids

16,706

17,158

15,000

STATE Aid

186,698

178,013

180,000

Special Project Grant

170,207

201,305

218,150

TOTAL FUND 27 REVENUES

935,409

958,331

1,000,907 1,000,907

TOTAL FUND 27 EXPENDITURES

935,409

958,331

FUND 38 (NON-REFERENDUM DEBT FUND)

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

276,013

574,813

576,513

REVENUES

Property Taxes Operating Transfer In

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT PRELIMINARY BUDGET 2017-2018 FUND 10 (GENERAL FUND)

Accumulated Interest

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

1,158,914

1,185,785

985,066

-

-

-

Mobile Home Tax

6,539

5,713

6,200

Misc. Income

3,230

4,523

2,000

Pay for Service

1,181

0

0

Non Capital Sales

1,705

0

1,200

Admissions

10,945

11,912

9,500

REVENUES

-

Long Term Bonds TOTAL FUND 38 REVENUES

172

101

100

276,185

574,914

576,613

EXPENDITURES

LOCAL 200's Property Tax Property Tax Charge Back

Interest on Investments

788

1,470

1,000

Gifts/Contributions

2,251

5,560

1,000

Student Fees

5,848

5,755

5,500

766

783

100

Rentals Student Fines LOCAL SOURCES 200's INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS 300's TRANSIT OF AIDS 500's

Long Term Bond - Interest

214,400

220,500

220,500

820

838

838

TOTAL FUND 38 EXPENDITURES

276,833

579,751

581,551

Balance Beginning of Year

120,220

119,573

114,738

Balance End of Year

119,573

114,738

114,738

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Debt Retirement Fees

FUND 39 (DEBT SERVICE FUND)

100 1,011,666

407,891

444,980

434,896

2,672

4,408

3,000

Operating Transfer In

160,000

55,347

57,561

Local Taxes

686,079

399,376

371,586

Interest Income

154

61

60

27,459

79,778

27,000

27,363

24,482

25,000

Per Pupil Adjustment Aid

96,556

154,250

155,000

4,548,719

4,553,934

4,785,146

185,100

179,646

179,646

3,267

7,365

3,267

AGR (formerly known as SAGE) Aid

195,451

176,801

163,800

State Rev. Through Local Gov. (PILT)

2,186

2,247

2,202

Computer Aid

2,284

2,242

2,118

Other State Revenue (Teach Grant)

7,500

2,013

7,500

5,095,885

5,182,760

5,350,679

STATE REVENUE

16,313

273

Library Aid

Special Project Grant (CTE & EE)

315,000

1,221,774

Transportation Aid

Sparsity Aid

Long Term Notes - Interest to become lifelong learners 20,513 18,412 and responsible citizens.

Long Term Bond - Principal 305,000

157

STATE REVENUE 600's

Equalization Aid

MISSION STATEMENT 35,000 35,000 35,000 The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community,

Long Term Notes - Principal

1,192,324

DEBT SERVICE REVENUES

Transfer of Energy Savings

-

Debt Premium TOTAL FUNE 39 REVENUES

846,233

454,784

429,208

Principal on Debt

615,000

235,000

215,000

Interest on Debt

240,523

222,072

217,373

726

363

400

856,249

457,436

432,773

Balance Beginning of Year

57,848

47,832

45,180

Balance End of Year

47,832

45,180

45,180

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

EXPENDITURES

Debt Retirement Fee TOTAL FUND 39 EXPENDITIURES

FEDERAL REVENUE 700's

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

Title I Aid

65,790

68,596

84,218

FUND 46 (CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND)

Title II Aid

33,387

33,183

19,256

CAPITAL PROJECTS

15,530

4,438

4,000

114,707

106,216

107,474

JOBS Grant

-

SALE OF FIXED ASSET 800's

2,500

9,536

2,500

OTHER REVENUE 900's

60,993

35,448

35,000

6,876,972

7,005,123

6,945,215

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

TOTAL FUND 10 REVENUES FUND 10 (GENERAL FUND) EXPENDITURES

REVENUES Interest Income

40

-

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

TOTAL FUND 46 REVENUES Beginning Balance Ending Balance

40

100,000

-

136,460

100,000

100,000

0

100,000

100,000

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

REGULAR INSTRUCTION Undifferentiated Curriculum

1,560,547

1,511,164

1,542,750

Regular Curriculum

1,083,333

1,027,404

1,043,660

Vocational Curriculum

274,275

230,004

247,787

Physical Curriculum

197,166

198,333

199,284

Co-Curricular

205,576

217,580

214,822

3,014

2,547

8,793

3,323,911

3,187,032

3,257,096

101,130

104,345

114,772

Gifted / Talented

FUND 50 (FOOD SERVICE FUND) FOOD SERVICE REVENUES Transfer In

-

-

-

206,845

243,407

200,000

7,619

9,333

7,900

Federal Food Service Aid

216,574

187,460

185,000

TOTAL FUND 50 REVENUES

431,038

440,201

422,900

402,581

407,381

422,885

Meal Revenue Commodities Wisconsin Food Service Aid

30,000

Educational Media

268,512

176,760

220,383

District Administration

336,000

291,816

319,169

Building Administration

440,614

459,583

460,080

1,195,290

1,131,070

1,137,198

35,768

160,442

150,775

Beginning Balance

56,672

85,129

117,950

-

136,026

88,474

Ending Balance

85,129

117,950

117,950

78,755

95,784

96,046

2,464,578

2,555,825

2,586,897

548,180

560,838

587,757

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

Food Service Transfer Youth Options - HSED

613

-

12,870

-

Fund 38 - Unfunded Liability Fund 39 - Referendum

160,000

Fund 46

55,347

57,561

100,000

Open Enrollment

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www.moraminn.com $1.00 Non-Aidable

368,991

Refund

490,977

455,904

80

-

INTERFUND TRANSFERS

1,077,171

1,220,725

1,101,222

TOTAL FUND 10 EXPENDITURES

6,865,660

6,963,582

6,945,215

FUND 10 BEGINNING BALANCE

1,329,072

1,340,380

1,381,921

FUND 10 ENDING BALANCE

1,340,380

1,381,921

1,381,921

FUND 27 (SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND)

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

PINE CITY

COUNTRY

6,963,582

1,329,072

FUND 10 ENDING BALANCE

NON-REFERENDUM DEBT

Special Education Transfer

SPECIAL EDUCATION www.moraminn.com $1.00 Transfer

EXPENDITURES TOTAL FUND 50 EXPENDITURES

FUND 72 (SCHOLARSHIP FUND) EXPENDABLE TRUST

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

13,930

24,375

14,000

(623)

24,475

10,000

-

-

-

13,307

48,850

24,000

1,472

986

1,000

REVENUES Gifts Interest Miscellaneous Local Income TOTAL FUND 72 REVENUES EXPENDITURES Operation Expenses

MISSION STATEMENT The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community, Scholarships 16,294 13,426 23,000 to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

Outside Investments

TOTAL FUND 72 EXPENDITURES

17,766

48,982

24,000

Beginning Balance

217,742

213,282

213,151

Ending Balance

213,282

213,151

213,151

FUND 80 (COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND) COMMUNITY SERVICE

REVENUES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222

34,570

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018 30,000

REVENUES

from Fund 10

548,180

560,838

587,757

Gifts. Fundraise. Contributions

71

1,016

0

Property Taxes

20,000

20,000

Inter-District Transit of Aids

13,547

0

0

Other Revenue

51,733

52,251

50,000

Transit of State Aids

16,706

17,158

15,000

TOTAL FUND 80 REVENUES

71,733

72,251

80,000

STATE Aid

186,698

178,013

180,000

Special Project Grant

170,207

201,305

218,150

TOTAL FUND 27 REVENUES

935,409

958,331

1,000,907

Salaries

34,554

35,710

49,033

TOTAL FUND 27 EXPENDITURES

935,409

958,331

1,000,907

Benefits

4,939

11,775

15,337

Other Expenses

11,886

10,469

14,616

TOTAL FUND 80 EXPENDITURES

51,379

57,954

78,986

FUND 38 (NON-REFERENDUM DEBT FUND)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222

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6,865,660

FUND 10 BEGINNING BALANCE

Gifts. Fundraise. Contributions

INTER FUND TRANSFERS

215 S. Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-8101 Fax 715-268-5300 Email: phumpal@theameryfreepress.com

TOTAL FUND 10 EXPENDITURES

Transfer from Fund 10

SUPPORT SERVICES

FREE PRESS MESSENGER

-

1,101,222

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Clear Lake that the budget hearing will be held at the Clear Lake Jr/Sr High School, on August 28, 2016, at 7:30 PM. The summary of the budget is printed below. Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the District Office at 1101 3rd Street SW Clear Lake, WI 54005.

Dated this 7th day of August, 2017.

Peter Wieczorek, District Clerk

Insurance and Judgments

AMERY

455,904

80

REVENUES

Other Support Services (Retirees & Cesa) 290’s

The Amery Free Press Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 4.

490,977

1,220,725

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Central Services

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100,000

368,991

1,077,171

FUND 27 (SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND)

Maintenance, Facilities Acquisition/Remodel, Transportation, Internal Services) 250’s

PIONEER

-

INTERFUND TRANSFERS

Notice of Budget Hearing (Section 65.90(4)) School District of Clear Lake

Business Administration (Fiscal, Operation,

The Tab and Amery Free Press deadlines are Thursday, Aug. 31, at Noon

57,561

160,000

Non-Aidable Refund

Pupil Services

VOL. 131 NO. 19

55,347

Open Enrollment

SUPPORT SERVICES

TIMES

-

Fund 46

REGULAR INSTRUCTION

In observance of Labor Day the Sept. 5 issue of the Amery Free Press will have early deadlines

-

12,870

Fund 39 - Referendum

FEDERAL REVENUE

September 4, 2017 KANABEC COUNTY

613

Youth Options - HSED

Fund 38 - Unfunded Liability

Other Grants (Fed Aid State Agencies)

Read the Amery Free Press online with your paid subscription

Food Service Transfer

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Clear Lake, that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business, will be held in the cafeteria of the Clear Lake High School, on Monday, August 28, 2016, at 7:30 PM. Peter Wieczorek, District Clerk

www.moraminn.com $1.00 NON-REFERENDUM

DEBT

AUDITED

UNAUDITED

BUDGET

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

REVENUES Property Taxes

276,013

574,813

576,513

Operating Transfer In

-

Long Term Bonds

-

Accumulated Interest TOTAL FUND 38 REVENUES EXPENDITURES

172

101

100

276,185

574,914

576,613

EXPENDITURES

Beginning Balance

18,530

38,884

53,180

Ending Balance

38,884

53,180

53,180

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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY (“SDA”) POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND ANNUAL NOTICES FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS, STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES The School District of Amery (SDA) is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all students in the SDA. Therefore, no person, on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, economic status, pregnancy, marital, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, handicap or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability may be denied admission to any SDA school or be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, student services, recreational or other program or activity.

Students who have been identified as having a handicap or disability, under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act, shall be provided with reasonable accommodations in educational services or programs. Students may be considered handicapped or disabled under this policy even if they are not covered under the SDA's special education policies and procedures.

It shall be the responsibility of the District Administrator to examine existing policies and develop new policies where needed to ensure that the SDA does not discriminate pursuant to state and federal law. The district administrator shall ensure that an employee is designated annually to receive complaints filed alleging violation of this policy. That employee shall ensure adoption of a complaint procedure to resolve complaints alleging violation of this policy and ensure that an evaluation of the SDA's compliance with this policy is completed every five years.

DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURES The SDA shall not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, economic status, pregnancy, marital, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, handicap or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

The SDA encourages informal resolution of a complaint under this policy. If any person believes that the SDA or any part of the school organization has failed to follow this policy or in some way discriminated against students on the bases listed above, he/she may bring or send a complaint to the following address: SDA Administrator, 543 Minneapolis Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

If a complaint is not resolved informally, the complainant may initiate formal procedures according to the steps listed below.

STEP 1: A written statement of the complaint shall be prepared by the complainant and signed. This complaint shall be presented to the SDA administrator. He/she shall send written acknowledgement of receipt of the complaint within 45 days.

STEP 2: the Board shall make a written determination of the complaint within 90 days of receipt of the complaint unless the parties agree to an extension of time.

STEP 3: If the complainant wishes to appeal a negative determination by the Board, he/she has the right to appeal the decision to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction within 30 days of the Board's decision. In addition, the complainant may file an appeal directly to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction if the Board has not provided written acknowledgement within 45 days of receipt of the written complaint. Appeals should be addressed to: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction 125 South Webster St., P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53707-7841 STEP 4: Discrimination complaints on some of the above bases may also be filed with the federal government at the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 300 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606.

Grievance Procedure Relating to Special Education Discrimination complaints relating to the identification, evaluation, educational placement or the provision of a free appropriate public education of a child with an exceptional educational need (EEN) shall be resolved in accordance with established appeal procedures outlined in the SDA's special education handbook.

Grievance Procedure Relating to Federal Programs Complaints that the SDA is violating a federal statute or regulation that applies to a federal program shall be referred directly to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The SDA shall not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, economic status, pregnancy, marital, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, handicap or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Discrimination complaints shall be processes in accordance with the following procedures: Informal Grievance Procedure The SDA encourages informal resolution of a complaint under the Boards' equal education opportunities policy. If any person believes that the SDA or any part of the school organization has failed to follow the Board's equal education opportunities policy or in some way discriminates against students on the bases listed above, he/she may bring or send a complaint to the following address: District Administrator, 543 Minneapolis Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), this is notice that the SDA has an Asbestos Management Plan at the school administrative office.

The plan is available for inspection by the public, parents, and SDA employees. For more information please contact the District office.

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights are: (1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access.

Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the School to amend a record should write to a School Principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to privacy of personally identifiable information in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.

A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has outsourced services or functions it would otherwise use its own employees to perform (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee; or a parent, student, or other volunteer assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school SDA in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, or is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer.

(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-8520 EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTHS Children of homeless individuals and unaccompanied homeless youth (youth not in the physical custody of a parent/guardian) residing in the SDA shall have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children and youths who reside in the SDA. They shall be provided services comparable to services offered other children attending SDA schools, including transportation services, educational services for which the children/ youths meet eligibility criteria (e.g., special education, Title I programming, gifted and talented programming), vocational and technical education programs, and school nutrition programs. No homeless child or youth shall be required to attend a separate school or program for homeless children and shall not be stigmatized by school personnel. Please contact the SDA Homeless Liaison at 715-268-9771, ext. 266 if you have questions or are in need of services.

NOTICE FOR DIRECTORY INFORMATION The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the SDA, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records. However, the SDA may disclose appropriately designated "directory data" without written consent, unless you have advised the SDA to the contrary in accordance with SDA procedures. The primary purpose of directory data is to allow the SDA to include this type of information from your

child's education records in certain school publications. Examples include: •A playbill, showing your student's role in a drama production; •The annual yearbook; •Honor roll or other recognition lists; •Graduation programs; and •Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

Directory data, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed without their prior written consent.

The SDA has designated the following information as directory information: •Student's name, Address and Telephone listing •Parent(s) or Guardian(s), Date and place of birth •Participation in officially recognized activities and sports •Weight and height of members of athletic teams •Electronic mail address •Photograph •Degrees, honors and awards received •Major field of study •Dates of attendance •Grade level •The most recent educational agency or institution attended If you do not want the SDA to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the SDA in writing within fourteen (14) days of the first day of school, or fourteen (14) days following a student enrollment that takes place during the school year. The request must indicate the name of the child, the school the child is attending and indicate who is making the request.

If no formal written request to withhold this information is received within fourteen (14) days after the first day of school, or fourteen (14) days following a student enrollment that takes place during the school year, the informational items outlined above will be considered “Directory Data” and may be released to individuals as authorized by state statute without parental consent.

NOTICE OF CHILD FIND ACTIVITY The SDA must locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools in the District, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. The SDA has a special education screening program to locate and screen all children with suspected disabilities who have not graduated from high school. Upon request, the SDA will screen a child who has not graduated high school to determine whether a special education referral is appropriate. A request may be made by contacting the SDA’s Director of Special Education, School District of Amery, at (715) 268-9771, or by writing to 543 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI 54001.

Annually, the SDA conducts developmental screening of preschool children. Each child’s motor, communication, and social skills are observed at various play areas. Each child is weighed and measured, and the child’s hearing and vision is checked. The information is used to provide the parent with a profile of their child’s current development and to provide suggestions for follow-up activities. Parents learn about community services available to them and speak with representatives of agencies serving families. The information from screening is also used to determine whether a child should be evaluated for a suspected disability. When school staff reasonably believes a child is a child with a disability, they refer the child for evaluation by a District Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Developmental screening will be part of the kindergarten screening. Watch for the dates in the SDA mailings.

A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker or administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to report the child to the school district in which the child resides. If the child attends a private school in another school district, the child should be reported to the district where the child attends school. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the child’s parent that the referral will be made. The referral must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. Others who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability may also refer the child. A referral for the SDA may be sent to the address listed above.

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POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND ANNUAL NOTICES continued rectly related to a student and maintained by the school SDA are pupil records. They include records maintained in any way including, but not limited to, computer storage media, video and audiotape, film, microfilm, and microfiche. Records maintained for personal use by a teacher and not available to others and records available only to persons involved in the psychological treatment of a child are not pupil records.

The SDA maintains several classes of pupil records.

“Progress records” include grades, courses the child has taken, the child’s attendance record, immunization records, required lead screening records, and records of school extracurricular activities. Progress records must be maintained for at least five years after the child ceases to be enrolled.

“Behavioral records” include such records as psychological tests, personality evaluations, records of conversations, written statements relating specifically to the pupil’s behavior, tests relating specifically to achievement or measurement of ability, physical health records other than immunization and lead screening records, law enforcement officers’ records, and other pupil records that are not “progress records.” Law enforcement officers’ records are maintained separately from other pupil records. Behavioral records may be maintained for no longer than one year after the child graduates or otherwise ceases to be enrolled, unless the parent specifies in writing that the records may be maintained for a longer period of time. The SDA informs parents when pupil records are no longer needed to provide special education. At the request of the child’s parents, the SDA destroys the information that is no longer needed.

“Directory data” includes the student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received, and the name of the school most recently previously attended by the student.

“Pupil physical health records” include basic health information about a pupil, including the pupil’s immunization records, an emergency medical card, a log of first aid and medicine administered to the pupil, an athletic permit card, a record concerning the pupil’s ability to participate in an education program, any required lead screening records, the results of any routine screening test, such as for hearing, vision or scoliosis, and any follow-up to the test, and any other basic health information, as determined by the state superintendent. Any pupil record relating to a pupil’s physical health that is not a pupil physical health record is treated as a patient health care record under sections 146.81 to 146.84, Wisconsin Statutes. Any pupil record concerning HIV testing is treated as provided under section 252.15, Wisconsin Statutes.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and section 118.125, Wisconsin Statutes, afford parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) the following rights with respect to education records: •The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of receipt of the request. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies the records(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. The SDA will comply with the request without unnecessary delay and before any meeting about an individualized education program, or any due process hearing, and in no case more than 45 days after the request has been made. If any record includes information on more than one child, the parents of those children have the right to inspect and review only the information about their child or to be informed of that specific information. Upon request, the SDA will give a parent or eligible student a copy of the progress records and a copy of the behavioral records. Upon request, the SDA will give the parent or eligible student a list of the types and locations of education records collected, maintained, or used by the SDA for special education. The SDA will respond to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of the records. A representative of the parent may inspect and review the records.

•The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the SDA to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the SDA decides not to amend the record, the SDA will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and the right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

•The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information in the student’s education records, except to the extent that federal and state law authorizes disclosure without consent. The exceptions are stated in 34 CFR 99.31, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regulations; Sec. 9528, PL107-110, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; and section 118.125(2)(a) to (m) and sub. (2m), Wis. Statutes. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosures to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the SDA as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the SDA has contracted to perform a special

task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the SDA discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Also the SDA discloses “directory data” without consent, unless the parent notifies the SDA that it may not be released without prior parental consent.

•The right to file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the SDA to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202- 4605.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN COMPLIANCE PLAN In accordance with the blood borne pathogen standard (1916.1030), the SDMA hereby serves notice to all interested parties that the SDA compliance and control plan for blood borne pathogens is available for inspection and review at the District Office during regular business hours (8 am – 4 pm).

DRUG FREE SCHOOLS The SDA will comply with all provisions and federal requirements as outlined in the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. The SDA’s program provides for a developmentally-based drug and alcohol education and prevention program for students enrolled in all grades of the school SDA from early childhood level and continuing through the twelfth grade. The program addresses the social and health consequences of drug and alcohol use, as well as the legal ramifications of such use, and provides age appropriate and effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illegal drugs and/or alcohol.

Information provided to students shall communicate that the use of illegal drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is illegal and harmful to one’s health.

Students and employees of the SDA are hereby notified that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession of or use of a controlled substance, or the use of alcohol on school SDA property, including all SDA-owned vehicles, is prohibited at all times. These same provisions shall be in effect at all school-sponsored events or extracurricular activities while off school premises.

Students or employees who violate the provisions of the SDA’s Drug Free Schools policies will be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion for students, and suspension and/or termination of employment for SDA employees. In addition, referral for prosecution will be imposed on students and employees who violate the standards of the SDA’s policies. Information regarding drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs will be made available to students and employees of the school SDA. Information regarding such programs is available in the District office or by contacting Pupil Services at 715-268- 9771, ext.

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NCLB (TITLE) PROGRAMS – TITLE I The SDA will provide Title I programs in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and regulations to ensure that parents of the children being served in the Title I programs have an adequate opportunity to participate in the design and implementation of the SDA’s Title I program.

The following procedures have been developed to ensure that parents of the children being served in the Title I programs have an adequate opportunity to participate in the design and implementation of the School SDA of Amery’s Title I program. Parents of a child selected to participate in the Title I program will be notified of the same and informed as to why and how their child was selected for placement in the Title I program.

•Parent/Teacher conferences will be held at least twice a year with the parents of each participating child to discuss the child’s placement and progress. Discussion will include helpful ideas parents can use to compliment the child’s instruction.

•Amery’s Title I program personnel will be accessible to meet with parents during regular school hours or by appointment. School telephone numbers and email addresses will be widely published.

•Parents of participating children are encouraged to observe all Title I program activities. These times can be scheduled to accommodate parents or to provide an orientation before observation is scheduled. Information regarding the Title I activities for parents who cannot participate will be disseminated through letter, telephone or conference.

•Parents may be invited to two annual meetings: a fall meeting to disseminate Title I program information and a spring meeting to review the composition and goals of the program, assess the needs and desires of the parents, revise procedures as warranted and evaluate the program. Minutes will be kept on record.

•Parents will be informed of timely information by letter, telephone, newsletter or conference. Parent/School compacts have been developed to better serve the child.

•Parents of Title I children will be kept informed of parental involvement requirements such as Book Bags, Parent/ School Compacts, conferences and other relevant provisions of the Title I program.

•Information, programs and activities for parents will be provided in a language and form that can be easily under-

stood.

•Parents wishing to express a complaint about aspects of parental involvement in the Title I program may follow complaint procedures established by the SDA. ACCESS TO RECORDS The SDA Board of Education shall allow persons to have access to SDA records in accordance with this policy and in accordance with state and federal law.

The District Administrator and Director of Finances shall be designated as the legal custodians of records for the District. The legal custodians shall keep and preserve records of the authority and shall have full legal power to render decisions and carry out duties related to records maintained by any SDA authority. The legal custodians may deny access to records only in accordance with the law.

The public may obtain information and access to public records, make requests for public records or obtain copies of public records in custody of the District during regular District Office hours. The District Office is located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

The SDA is authorized to impose a fee on the requester, which does not exceed the actual, necessary and direct cost of reproduction and time for the search, compilation and reproduction of requested materials.

YOUTH OPTIONS PROGRAM Youth Options Program information is provided to all high school students annually prior to March 1 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester. Wisconsin’s Youth Options Program allows juniors and seniors in the SDA who meet eligibility requirements to be able to take post- secondary courses at a University of Wisconsin institution or Wisconsin technical college. Board-approved courses may count toward high school graduation as well as for college credit. If a student reaches “Senior Status,” they are eligible to take two semesters of Youth Options; however, the total credits allowed per student may not exceed 18 credits.

Please contact the high school guidance office at 715-2689771. ext. 253 for information regarding this program.

STUDENT USE AND POSSESSION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT The SDA allows students to possess electronic equipment, including, but not limited to, pagers, cellular telephones, games and personal handheld computers, during the school day on school premises and at school-sponsored activities under the following conditions: 1. Students who bring electronic equipment to school are responsible for keeping it turned off and out of sight during the school day, which includes the full period of time between the beginning of the first class and the end of the last class of the school day, unless there is an emergency situation that jeopardizes the safety of students or staff.

Each building Principal will establish regulations governing use in the school buildings and on the school grounds.

2. Students shall not use electronic equipment while being transported to and from school or school-sponsored activities or trips, unless they receive permission from the supervising teacher, coach or bus driver, or if there is an emergency situation that jeopardizes the safety of students, chaperones or staff.

3. Students shall not turn on or use electronic equipment while on school-sponsored activities or trips, unless they receive permission from the supervising teacher, coach or bus driver, or if there is an emergency situation that jeopardizes the safety of students, chaperones or staff.

4. Any parent or guardian who wants to have his/her student use electronic equipment at an unauthorized time may submit a request in writing to the student’s building Principal, fully explaining the reasons for the use. The Principal’s decision shall be final.

Exceptions to this policy may be made for students who have requested special permission and the building Principal has determined the electronic equipment will be used or possessed for medical, school, educational, vocational or other legitimate purposes. Violations of this policy shall result in disciplinary action in accordance with the parent/student handbook in effect for the student’s school.

STUDENT LOCKERS Lockers shall be provided, when space is available, for each student in grades one through 12 for the storage and safety of personal possessions. School officials and/or their designee and the School Liaison Officer have the right of access to student lockers at all times since the lockers are SDA property. A locker deposit may be charged in accordance with established guidelines. Instead of storing valuables in their lockers, students may bring them to the office for safekeeping.

TOBACCO USE ON SCHOOL PREMISES No official or staff member shall take action that might encourage a student to smoke or otherwise use tobacco products. There shall be no smoking or other use of tobacco products in any school building or on school premises owned by, rented by or under the control of the Board. This includes vehicles, offices, shops, warehouses or other enclosed structures at any time, day or night, and applies during nonschool events as well as during school-sponsored events.

COMPULSORY STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND TRUANCY The Board of Education recognizes the positive relationship between regular school attendance and success in school and employment. In accordance with state law, the Polk County Truancy Ordinance and the Amery Municipal

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POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND ANNUAL NOTICES continued Truancy Ordinance, all children between six (6) and eighteen (18) years of age must attend school full time until the end of the term, quarter or semester in which they become eighteen (18) years of age, unless they have a legal excuse, fall under one of the exceptions outlined in Wis. Stats. 118.15, or have graduated from high school.

Procedures shall be developed by the administration to enhance the full attendance requirement. These procedures shall be in accordance with state law, Polk County Ordinances and Amery Municipal Truancy Ordinance, and shall be approved by the Board of Education. The SDA shall not deny a student credit in a course or subject solely because of a student’s unexcused absences.

Enforcement of the student attendance and truancy policy and procedures shall be a shared responsibility between the schools, social service agencies, law enforcement officials, students, parents and the community at large.

BULLYING The School District of Amery strives to provide a safe, secure and respectful learning environment for all students in school buildings, on school grounds, and school buses and at school-sponsored activities. Bullying has a harmful social, physical, psychological and academic impact on bullies, victims and bystanders. The school district consistently and vigorously addresses bullying so that there is no disruption to the learning environment and learning process.

Bullying is deliberate or intentional behavior using words or actions, intended to cause fear, intimidation or harm. Bullying may be repeated behavior and involves an imbalance of power. The behavior may be motivated by an actual or perceived distinguishing characteristic, such as, but not limited to: age, sex race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, economic status, pregnancy, marital, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, handicap or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or other protected status.

Bullying behavior can be Physical (e.g. assault, hitting or punching, kicking, theft, threatening behavior), Verbal (e.g. threatening or intimidating language, teasing or name-calling, racist remarks) or Indirect (e.g. spreading cruel rumors, intimidation through gestures, social exclusion and sending insulting messages or pictures by mobile phone or using the internet – also known as cyber bullying).

Bullying behavior is prohibited in all schools, buildings, property and educational environments, including any property or vehicle owned, leased or used by the school district.

This includes public transportation regularly used by students to go to and from school. Educational environments include, but are not limited to, every activity under school supervision.

All school staff members and school officials who observe or become aware of acts of bullying are required to report these acts to their immediate Supervisor. Any other person, including a student who is either a victim of the bullying or is aware of the bullying or any other concerned individual is encouraged to report the conduct to their building Principal; Reports of bullying may be made verbally or in writing and may be made confidentially. All such reports, whether verbal or in writing, will be taken seriously and a clear account of the incident is to be documented.

NOTICE OF EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN WHO RESIDE IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT The SDA offers students a variety of educational options to children who reside in the District. The District’s primary educational pathway and instructional program for students involves a progression from 4-year-old Kindergarten through 12th grade, leading to a high school diploma.

The District’s schools and each school’s most recent state- assigned performance category (if available), show that Lien Elementary School (Grades 4K-2), Amery Intermediate School (Grades 3-5) and Amery High School (Grades 9-12) meet the expectations set by the State and Amery Middle School (Grades 6-8) exceeds those expectations.

Some of the specific education programs offered to eligible students who are enrolled in and attending the District’s schools include the following: •Early childhood special education (for students who are at least 3 years old but not yet school-age) •Special education for students with disabilities •English language learner education •Gifted and talented education •Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs •Individualized program and curriculum modifications •Alternative education program(s) •At-risk education (e.g., for students identified as being atrisk of not graduating from high school) •Summer school programming The full version of the District’s most recent school and school district accountability report, as issued by the WI Department of Public Instruction under section 115.385 of the state statutes, can be accessed via the following page on the District’s website: https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards/ Educational options for students who are enrolled in the ASD that involve part-time attendance at an educational institution other than a school of the ASD include the following: •The Course Options Program, which provides opportunities to apply for approval to take up to 2 courses at a time at another educational institution; is subject to state and local eligibility requirements, including the limitation that the courses must satisfy a high school graduation requirement; and includes certain District-approved dual credit opportunities that the District offers in conjunction with a partner institution of higher education.

•The Youth Options Program, which provides opportunities to apply for approval to take courses at certain institutions of higher education; and is available only to students who are enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade.

Additional educational options for children who reside in the District that involve full-time enrollment/attendance at a school, program, or other educational institution that is not a school or instrumentality of the ASD include the following: •High school students meeting certain age and other eligibility requirements may be permitted to attend a technical college or certain other programs for the purpose of completing a program leading to the student’s high school graduation or to a high school equivalency diploma.

•Full-time Open Enrollment involving physical attendance in a public school of a nonresident district or attendance through a virtual charter school that is associated with a nonresident school district.

•Beginning in the 2016-17 school year, a child with a disability who meets the program’s specific eligibility requirements may apply to attend an eligible, participating private school under a scholarship awarded through the state’s “Special Needs Scholarship Program,” as established under section 115.7915 of the state statutes.

•Enrollment in a private school of the family’s choosing (at the family’s own cost, as applicable).

•Enrollment in a home-based private educational program as provided under state law.

•Private school students in the high school grades have the opportunity to apply for approval to take up two courses per semester in a District school, pursuant to section 118.145(4) of the state statutes.

•Students who are enrolled in a home-based private educational program have the opportunity to: Apply for approval to take up two courses per semester in public schools as provided under section 118.53. Participate in District interscholastic athletics as provided under section 118.133.

For more information about any of the educational options listed in this notice, please contact the School Principals, District Office or the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

ANNUAL SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORT The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction collects data related to school performance on an annual basis for every school district in the state, including the SDA. The most current information can be found at the Wisconsin School Performance Report (SPR) website at http://www2.dpi.state. wi.us/spr/. The SPR was created in 1991 with the passage of State Statute 115.38. It serves as the state’s annual public school report card, and represents the department’s most comprehensive resource for data on school performance and student achievement. Information in the School Performance Report comes from three sources: •Wisconsin’s 426 public school districts and its two state schools (Wisconsin School for the Deaf and Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped) •Private firms that administer assessments to Wisconsin’s students (ACT, AP, etc.)

•DPI data collections other than SPR (PI-1505 Annual Report, PI-1202 Fall Staff Report, and PI-1215 Curriculum Report FACTS ABOUT MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE Attention Parents/Guardians of students enrolled in grades 6-12!

The SDA would like to inform you about the dangers of meningococcal disease, commonly known as bacterial meningitis, a rare but potentially fatal infection that can occur among teenagers and college students. While meningococcal disease is rare and difficult to contract, it is very serious.

There is now a vaccine that may help to prevent this infection. Meningococcal bacteria can potentially be transmitted through close contact with an infected person through direct contact with respiratory and/or oral secretions from an infected person (for example, through sharing drinking containers or kissing). Teenagers and college students are at increased risk for meningococcal disease compared to the general population, accounting for nearly 30 percent of all U.S. cases every year. Meningococcal disease can be misdiagnosed as something less serious, because early symptoms like high fever, severe headache, nausea, vomiting and stiff neck, are similar to those of common viral illnesses. The disease can progress rapidly and can cause death or permanent disability within 48 hours of initial symptoms.

Up to 83 percent of all cases among teens and college students may potentially be prevented through immunization, the most effective way to prevent this disease. A meningococcal vaccine is available that protects against four out of five strains of bacterium that cause meningococcal disease in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading medical organizations recommends that all 11- 12 years olds should be vaccinated with meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4). A booster shot is recommended for teens at age 16 to continue providing protection when their risk for meningococcal disease is highest.

HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION The SDA offers human growth and development curriculum for all students in an age-appropriate manner. Additional information is covered in elective courses such as Parenting.

Outlines of what is covered in the curriculum are available from Oralee Schock, Director of Curriculum at 715- 2689771, ext. 277. Parents or guardians may review the cur-

riculum and instructional materials used by the District by contacting Ms. Schock.

No student may be require to take instruction in human growth and development generally or in specified subjects within the program if the parent files a written request that the student be exempted. A student exempted from such instruction will receive instruction in the subject areas described in sections 118.01(2)(d)2c and 8 of the state statutes. Any questions should be directed to the Director of Curriculum, School District of Amery, 543 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI 54001.

STUDENT ACADEMIC STANDARDS The SDA Board has a responsibility for maintaining a minimum program of instruction guaranteed by the state Statute 118.30(1g)(a) and for initiating improvements beyond that minimum. Professional staff, under the direction and supervision of the curriculum coordinator, are delegated the responsibility for developing curriculum changes and additions. The SDA School Board approves the adoption of curriculum standards on an annual basis. The SDA establishes their own standards and locally aligns their curriculum and instruction. SDA K-12 English Language Arts and mathematics are based upon the Common Core State Standards. All other program areas are based upon the most current Wisconsin Model Academic Standards as well as the National Standards.

VISITORS TO SCHOOLS The Board of Education encourages parents and citizens of the school district to visit our schools in accordance with reasonable procedures established by the administration.

The intent of those procedures shall be to make the programs of the district open to the public, while at the same time providing security for students and staff and minimizing the disturbance and disruption of the educational process.

Access to school buildings will be limited to the main entrance when school is in session. All building visitors shall be required to register at the building office, stating on a sign- in sheet the purpose of the visit and wear an ID badge when in the school. Visitors wishing to bring animals should contact the building Principal prior to the visit.

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE The SDA provides accident insurance for students while they are in school or playing in school-sponsored activities.

The insurance provider, Student Assurance, works with the SDA to provide coverage that is to be used as a supplement to a family’s existing insurance coverage. A $250 deductible will be applied to claims submitted to Student Assurance for payment. Any injury that occurs at school should be immediately reported to a staff member. An injury report will be forwarded to the students’ parent or guardian, who will then submit any related medical bills to their own insurance company. They will then send a copy of the injury report, along with their insurance provider’s explanation of benefits, to Student Assurance. Medical costs that are not covered by insurance will be paid by Student Assurance, less the $250 deductible. If you have any questions regarding this supplemental student accident insurance, please feel free to contact any of the school offices. We are looking forward to an exciting (and safe) school year!

Educational options for children who reside in the ASD but who are enrolled in and attending a private school or home- based private educational program include the following: Such students have the opportunity to attend summer school classes/programs offered.

SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY School districts participating in federally subsidized child nutrition programs (e.g. National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Wisconsin Morning Milk Program) were required to establish local school wellness policies by the beginning of the 2006/07 school year. The policy was formally adopted by the Board of Education in December of 1995 at the December Board of Education meeting and was recently reviewed by the School Wellness Committee, as required by the policy. (Board policy 672, also located on the school district website at: www.amerysd.k12.wi.us.)

UNPAID MEAL CHARGES School districts participating in federally subsidized nutrition programs (e.g. National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Wisconsin Morning Milk Program) were required to establish an Unpaid Meal Charges policy. The policy was formally adopted by the Board of Education in May of 2017. This Board of Education shall establish and maintain a policy to maintain control over meal accounts which are not kept at a positive balance. (Board policy 760.1, also located on the school district website at: www.amerysd. k12.wi.us.) _______________ Please direct any inquiries regarding these notices to: District Administrator, School District of Amery, 543 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI 54001.

This document may also be found on the District’s website at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us Revised August, 2017 _______________________________

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Certified and Support Staff of the Amery School District The School District of Amery start date is Monday, Aug. 28. Since the four school days in August are considered “Summer School,” students who are absent will not be truant, but they will miss some of the most valuable days of the school year with their new teachers, classes, classmates, and materials. Remember - starting in August means ending before June!

Cheri Lee......................Keyboarding Samantha Montana....AIM Advisor Michelle Yeske.............Grade 5 Colleen O'Brien...........Special Education Kevin Olson.................Art Danielle Peterson........AIM Physical Education Megan Peterson...........AIM Art Cory Schneider............Guidance Counselor Justin Schuh................Physical Education Jill Schutz.....................Grade 3 Julie Severson.............Grade 3 Certified Staff Michael Simonson......Grade 5 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Andy Wolf.....................Grade 4 James Kuchta..............District Administrator AMERY MIDDLE SCHOOL Tom Bensen.................Middle School Principal/

District Assessment Coordinator Laura Badman............Music Ann Behnke.................Special Education Shawn Doerfler...........High School Principal Meredith Enjaian........Music Cheryl Meyer...............Elementary Principal/ Cassie Castro...............Special Education

Director of Instruction Allen Carlson...............Technology Education Oralee Schock..............Intermediate Principal & Annelise Collins.........Grade 6 English

Curriculum Coordinator Shayne Curtis..............Grade 6 Math/Language Arts Cheryl Wesle................Director of Pupil Services David Haakenson........Spanish Melissa Hanson...........Physical Education DISTRICT-WIDE STAFF Jennifer Chivers.........Speech & Language Pathologist Anita Jalonack............Grade 8 English Amy Klein....................At-Risk Student Intervention Josh Gould...................Athletic Director/ Cheri Lee......................Business Education

HS Dean of Students Lori Leitzke..................Grade 6 Social Studies Deanna Johnson.........School Psychologist Becky Lorsung............Grade 8 English Katie Johnson..............School Psychologist Danielle Macholl.........Grade 6 Science Michael Kelly...............Alternative Education Teacher Wendy Kendzior..........Speech & Language Pathologist Jenny Meixner............Grade 6 Math Tammi Milberg...........Grade 7 Mathematics/ Greta McCarty............MS/HS Library-Media Special Language Arts

ist & Technology Integrator Lori Pickard.................ES/IS Library-Media Specialist Marya Oft.....................Social Studies Kevin Olson.................Art Linnae Seaman...........School Nurse Mark Oman..................Grade 8 Science Levi Busse....................Grade 7 Mathematics LIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Matt Pettersen.............Social Studies Amanda Aizpurua......Kindergarten Kristin Scheldorf........Grade 8 Math/Language Arts Renee' Anderson..........Art Justin Schuh................Physical Education Travis Bauermeister..4K Laura Sjogren..............Language Arts Lisa Bensen..................Guidance Counselor Jessica Smith...............Special Education Annie Braaten.............Grade 1 Ariel Humpal...............Grade 7 Science Brenda Cronk..............Grade 2 Matt Humpal................Grade 8 Mathematics Patricia Donahue........4K Kathy Vincent.............Family/Consumer Education Julia Eisenmann.........4K Kate Weisenbeck.........Guidance Counselor Breanna Ellevold........Grade 2 Whitney Feidt..............Title I AMERY HIGH SCHOOL Heather Hahn..............Grade 1 Renee Anderson.......... Art Teresa Haines..............Early Childhood Donna Anich................Mathematics Lisa Hill........................Montessori Children’s House Laura Badman............Vocal Music Janice Jensen..............Special Education Steve Bielmeier............Social Studies/ Paula Johnson.............Special Education

Physical Education Jana Kastanek.............Grade 2 Sam Bosley...................Mathematics/Science Jennifer Kennedy.......Grade 1 & 2 PBL Christopher Boyd........Band/Music Stacia Koerper.............Kindergarten Michael Buenzli..........English Jennifer Komanec......Grade 2 Lorna Coleman............English JoNell Leadholm.........Kindergarten Paul Enslin..................Science Alexandria Lilienthal 4K Josh Ganje....................Technical Education Cathy Loverude...........Kindergarten Karen Ganje.................Guidance Counselor Jennifer Melberg.........Grade 2 Jennifer Helbig............Speech/Language Grant Miller.................Kindergarten Cinthia Johnson..........Spanish Kari Moskal.................Music Yvonne Kurtzhals.......Guidance Counselor Meredith Oman...........Title I/Reading Specialist Emily Larson...............Family and Consumer Gwyn Otto....................Montessori Children’s House Education Kathy Peters................Montessori Children’s House Cheri Lee......................Business Education Danielle Peterson........Physical Education Ramona Lockwood.....Business Education Carrie Schuh...............Grade 1 Tracy Longhenry........Special Education Lynnette Wentz...........Grade 2 Bryan Melberg.............Social Studies Derrick Meyer.............Agriculture/Driver Education AMERY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Chuck Wellman...........Special Education Stephanie Amans........Grade 5 Heidi Moreau...............Social Studies Deborah Anderson.....Special Education Amy Bjorge..................Special Education Kari Moskal.................Vocal Music Teri Anderson-Hoyer Title I Reading & Math Megan Peterson...........Art Laura Badman............Music Dayna Prindle.............Special Education Mary Bartlett..............Grade 5 Wanda Rimestad.........French Sue Bielmeier...............AIM Advisor Amanda Rolling..........Special Education Christopher Boyd........Band/Music Jesse Rose.....................Health/Physical Education Lindsay Bruder...........Grade 4 Mike Rose.....................Business Education Laura Busse.................Grade 4 Tara Rose.....................Science Brenda Croes...............Grade 5 Lisa Ruehlow...............English Jeremiah Fisk.............AIM Advisor Steve Schieffer.............Science Amy Groth...................Grade 4 Stephani Schmidt.......Art David Haakenson........Spanish Trace Sipiorski............Social Studies Claire Hanson.............Grade 3 Paula Stevens..............Mathematics Melissa Hanson...........Physical Education Rob Vincent..................Mathematics Tanya Julson...............Grade 3 Amy Klein....................Title I Reading & Math

Support Staff

DISTRICT-WIDE STAFF Dena Babcock..............Administrative Assistant Lonny Baker................Computer Technician Chuck Berry................Asst. Maintenance/ Transportation/Grounds Paulette Braatz............Director of Human Resources Tracy Hendrickson.....Director of Community Education/Communications Nina Hutton.................Director of Clubhouse Childcare Michelle Moore............School Nutrition Secretary Stacy Nelson, RD.........Director of School Nutrition Zachary Norlund.........Computer Technician Tom Olson....................Maintenance, Transportation

& Grounds Assistant Bill Peterson................Transportation/Grounds Supervisor Pam Robarge................Athletic Department Secretary Becky Schmidt............Pupil Services Secretary George Sigsworth.......Facilities Director Stacy Sigsworth..........Finance Secretary Twila Sikkink.............Director of Finances Susie Thayer................Student Enrollment/HS Guidance Clint Waalen................Director of Information/ Technology Clubhouse: Monica Aikin Lori Becker Ashley Hanson Honesty Houle Kathy Hyden Nan Lang Nolte Ashley Lester Amy LeTourneau Michelle Marquand Michelle Nelson Anjanette Osero Lisa Ouellette Ashley Penard Rachel Peterson Tiffany Swager Custodians: Gary Bader Joseph Cuper Deb Christianson Bonnie Gehrman Elizabeth O’Connell-Bengtson Greg Tilton Rick Wilson Drivers: Elizabeth Bowman Josh Bump Mandy Cheney Marcia Frisco Adam Greeson Jerol Johnson AJ Oman Pat Rasmussen Paraeducators: Shelly Anderson Dawn Bembenek Terri Cran Joanne Erickson Kaye Fredrickson Julie Heiden Sandy Johnson Ashley Lee Brenda Olson Erin Osero Kari Sattre Deven Sigsworth Kaye Swanson Tammy Wassberg Heidi Williamson Misty Wishard Mary Ziegler

Darla Bremness Tom Cuper Todd Christianson Steve Norlander Don Peterson Shirley Tilton

Dennis Brase Allen Carlson David Corbett (van) Sue Gehrman Brian Johnson Sheila Morfitt Ramona Pickard Darci Waterman-Eckwall

Sue Baukol Heidi Bloomer Darian Eitel Eileen Flatten Kelly Grube Jill Jackson Kari Kulzer Bobbi Ollig Jana Oman Louann Pechacek Karen Schwerdtfeger Sue Spurrell Sheila Wagner Shia Widiker Tammy Winchell Dawn Wulf

School Nutrition: Janice Berry Kerrie Clark Amy Corbitt Vickie Heiss Trudy Helin Danielle Holloman Tammy Marquand Lori Molenaar Anne Monette Denise Robbins Diane Thompson Liz Waltzer Darci Waterman-Eckwall Secretaries: Katie Elmer Pamela Hartmann Dava Manning Sylvia Wien

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DNR asks for public input on outdoor recreation County could use data to plan future Stower Trail use

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS. COM

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is taking a closer look at how the public utilizes its stateowned properties in order to plan for future needs, and they’re asking for public input.

Through September 8, outdoor enthusiasts can chime in on the DNR’s Recreation Opportunities Analysis (ROA) for both the ‘Great Northwest’ and ‘Upper Lake Michigan Coastal’ regions of Wisconsin. The DNR will also host several local meetings to gather input.

Monday, August 28th Hotel Chequamegon, 101 Lake Short Drive West, Ashland Tuesday August 29th - The Lodge at Crooked Lake, 24271 Hwy 35 North, Siren Wednesday August

30th - Community Library 418 Corbett Ave, Ladysmith The open house meetings will be held between 4 and 7 p.m. DNR staff will provide a brief overview at each meeting both at 4:30 and 6PM. The survey can be taken both online, and through the mail. It asks respondents what types of recreation they enjoy in the region, what they’re favorites are, and what properties they’ve visited recently.

The survey also asks about the factors that determine whether or not someone might visit property, what opportunities are needed, and support for motorized vehicles being allowed on state managed properties.

When asked about the survey’s potential impact on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, Cameron Bump, ROA coordinator for the Wisconsin

DNR, made no direct correlation.

“The analysis is geared toward state-managed properties. With the Stower being a cooperatively managed property and the usage dictated by the County, they can absolutely use the information we collect, but they’re not held to that.”

Bump said that depending on the timing of any future review of the Stower’s master plan, the information may or may not be helpful. He says the information could be available for review as early as this fall, but more likely winter or early spring.

For more information, or to complete the survey, visit dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/RecAnalysis.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has split the state into eight separate regions for the purpose of recreational analysis. The DNR is gradually rolling out their recreational surveys region by region. Analysis of the Northwoods region concluded this spring, while public input on the Great Northwest and Upper Lake Michigan Coastal regions is being gathered through September 8. Map at DNR.gov.

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Clouded Eclipse The clouds broke just long enough in the Amery area to view the much anticipated solar eclipse. While some areas through the central United States saw complete totality in coverage, Northwest Wisconsin experienced 81.07 percent coverage of the sun, which peaked at 1:07 p.m.

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GRANDSTAND: Supervisors split on historic structure FROM PAGE 1A

added that SEH’s estimates were likely minimum costs.

“I’ve read a lot of engineering reports in my career and they are very thorough,” said Nelson, who owns a construction company. “… For us to spend any more on this is, I believe, a waste of money.”

St. Croix Falls representative Michael Prichard made a case for spending the money.

“When we’re sitting here talking

about spending ($11 million) on a highway building, it doesn’t bother me that much to spend up to $21,000 to see if there is some way that would be reasonable to restore the grandstand.”

Several residents have campaigned to preserve the historic building.

Others have said it cannot be saved.

“I guess I’m the bad guy here,” said fair board president Dale Wood during public comment. “My kids wanted everybody to know something. I don’t just throw things away.

I have the first car I bought when I was in high school in 1971. I bought a tractor when I started farming in 1973 and it still rakes my hay. …

There’s more to (the grandstand issue) than people are saying. I’d like to not see it go, but to spend more money on another study is throwing it out the window.”

In a 10 to five vote, the board agreed.

You’re invited to join Amery’s first-ever ‘Labor Day’ parade A first-ever Labor Day parade is scheduled in Amery for Monday, Sept 4, starting at 11 a.m. along Amery’s Harriman Avenue. The parade will be called the ‘People’s Work and Hobby Parade,’ according to organizer Cher Lindberg. The parade is open to the public for anyone who’d like to participate, or just watch. If you have a job you love or a hobby you really treasure, please consider participating in this parade.

Lindberg says that it will be primarily be a walking parade along Harriman Avenue in Amery from the corner of Harriman and Water Street to Harriman and Birch Street. Those wishing to participate in the parade by walking, being pushed in wheelchairs, riding on tractors, or in cars may start gathering at 10 a.m. in Soldier Field next to the American Legion Hall on Memorial Avenue.

The VFW color guard will be leading the parade. Mr. “Cornbread” Harris who is playing at the Amery Classic Theater on Saturday night, Sept 2, will be the Grand Marshall. The Amery police will block off Harriman Avenue from 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept 4 until 1 p.m. on Monday.

The Farmer’s Market for Labor Day Monday 2017 will open as usual by 3 P.M. in the same area as the parade route.

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Congo Block Party

Amery Congregational Church held their annual Congo Block Party event, serving up plenty of corn on the cob, barbecue sandwiches, and music by ‘The Stringsmiths.’ Amery Memory Care’s resident dancer, Alice, didn’t miss a chance to kick up her heels. Photos by Jessica de la Cruz.

Summertime Blues Aside from the music, there were no blues to be found at Amery’s third and final Music on the River event.

The concert and car show event took place in Amery’s Michael Park Friday night. Blues performer Lamont Cranston headlined the evening. Crowds came out in force to greet WCCO television, who broadcast their five and six o’clock ‘Goin’ to the Lake’ segments live from the event.

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Queens got talent!

From dance routines to original songs, nine would-be Amery queens put on their best show for an audience at the Amery High School auditorium Saturday evening. Audiences enjoyed a variety of acts during the talent portion of the competition. Final decisions will be made and the queen’s coronation will take place during Fall Festival. Photos by Jessica de la Cruz.

Madison De Leon danced a tribute to those who’ve battled cancer with the music of ‘Forever Young.’

Greta Eggert sang ‘Gold Star for Me!’ while playing her Ukulele.

Grace Springett performed and sang ‘My New Philosophy’ from ‘You’re a good man Charlie Brown.’

Sophie Porter performed a dance piece to ‘Let it Be’ by Twisted Measure.

Rachel Anderson sang a mashup titled ‘When we were young.’

Megan Robertson played piano and sang a song she wrote herself called ‘Bind.’

Montana Bazille performed a dance piece to ‘Skinny Love.’

Rachel Ganje performed ‘You’ve got a friend in me’ on her saxophone, accompanied by a slideshow compilation of photos.

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Warriors open with shutout win

Left: Brett Forrest forces a fumble. Photo by Lisa McBrayer Top: Brett Forrest and Cam Smith celebrate a touchdown. Photo by Cindy Luehman

You’re Invited THURSDAY, AUGUST 31st Amery Memory Care’s

ORDER OF EVENTS: 4:30 pm ~ Doors Open 5:00pm ~ Pasta Buffet *Free Will Donation 6:00pm ~ Joe Sir Elvis Performance *Silent Auction throughout evening.*

Lance Waalen hits a point after touchdown. Photo by Mark Bell, Barron News-Shield

8:00pm ~ Grand Prize Play-to-Win

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$100 Lottery Ticket Assortment *If you would like to donate a basket or item for our Silent Auction please contact Amber at aharris@amerymemorycare.com or #268-4800.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

**All proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Association in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and benefits the team AMC Forget-Me-Nots in their fundraising efforts.

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Saturday, September 23, 2017 9:00am Registration 10:00am Ceremony/Walk Amery Memory Care 215 Birch Street West Amery, WI 54001

Register at: alz.org/walk

For more information contact: Amber Harris at aharris@amerymemorycare.com or #715.268.4800

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE WALK TO END ALZ! HOLY DONUTS 9am-Noon *Fresh gourmet donuts (Special purple donut for END ALZ.) *Majority of proceeds donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

DELUXE FACE PAINTING 9am-Noon *Free will donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Amery’s football team kicked off its 2017 season in style on Friday with a 24-0 road win against Barron. The Warriors had a stellar ground game, averaging 6 yards per carry on 43 attempts.

The result was 257 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns.

“A strong rushing game is one of the most important things for an offense,” said Amery Head Coach Jesse Rose.

“Our offensive line and skill players blocked very well on Friday. Our offensive line is on the smaller side and we were going up against a bigger defensive line. I was impressed with our physical play up front. Our skill guys also had a couple great blocks on the longer touchdown runs we had.”

One hundred sixty nine of those yards came from Lance Waalen to had 20 carries and one TD. “We have always known Lance was a good runner, but Friday he really took the opportunity and played well for his team,” Coach Rose said.

Quarterback Brett Forrest carried the ball 12 times for 75 yards and a touchdown and also completed four passes for 46 yards and a touchdown.

“Brett has very good instincts in the run game and great ball skills,” Rose said. “He did a really nice job leading our offense and making good reads. It is fun to see him run when he gets in the open field.”

On the receiving end of the 20 yard touchdown pass was Dalton Johnson.

On the flip side, the Warriors did struggle a little maintaining possession as they fumbled three times and were intercepted once.

Brett Swanson and Grady Martin led the Amery defense with seven tackles each. Mitchell Sigsworth, James Baillargeon and Forrest each forced a fumble while Camden Smith grabbed an interception. Baillargeon also had two tackles for losses and recovered one fumble. Forrest had one tackle for a loss and one fumble recovery. Duane Stein recorded the team’s only sack. Overall, the Warriors had seven tackles for losses.

“Our defense played outstanding,” Rose said. “Our kids were very disciplined and flew to the ball. It was really fun to watch a lot of kids that have not started a varsity game go out and seize the opportunity.”

Waalen also had a strong night on special teams. He was perfect kicking, connecting on one field goal and three extra points. He also punted four times, averaging 33 yards per punt and returned two punts for a total of 48 yards.

“It was a great team win on Friday,” Rose said. “This team is very unselfish and play for each other and I am excited for our week 2 challenge.”

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Deanna Meyer returning a forehand.

Autumn Rivard serving.

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Amery’s girls’ tennis team couldn’t have hoped for a much better start to its 2017 season as it defeated Rice Lake by a score of 5-2 on Aug. 18.

“The matches were very close,” said Amery Coach Tan-

ya Julson. “Tennis is a mental game. The girls did an outstanding job at staying calm, positive and focused during the many long games and matches.”

Claiming singles victories for the Amery Warriors were Deanna Meyer , Drew Meyer and Autumn Rivard. Deanna

Meyer defeated Kyrstin Hanson, 6-3, 6-4, at the No. 2 position. Drew Meyer topped Lindsay Benavides, 6-1, 6-1, at No. 3, and Rivard edged Cali Christofferson in three sets, 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 in No. 4 action.

Amery’s No. 1 doubles team of Alison Oman and Olivia Braaten brought home a hard-earned

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Olivia Braaten hitting an overhead.

6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-0 victory over Sarah Webber and Alicia Kinzinger. And Mykala Peterson and Olivia Peterson claimed a 6-5, 5-7, 7-5 win at No. 3 doubles against Jordyn Anderson and Lexi Thompson.

At No. 1 singles Hannah Zinn lost a very-close 2-set match to Emily Peterson 6-7 (5), 4-6.

Grace Springett and Essie Whitehead also put up a good fight at No. 2 doubles before falling 1-6, 5-7.

“I am excited about what I saw from the team,” Coach Julson said. “The girls are playing smart tennis and implementing many strategies that we are working on in practice.”

Lorsung opens with personal best, Warriors finish second

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s girls golf team began its Middle Border Conference Season recently with a second-place finish at the Somerset-hosted event at Bristol Ridge. New Richmond took the team title, shooting a score of 202 while Amery and Ellsworth tied for second with 214 strokes.

Individually, Warrior Annie Lorsung was also runner up, finishing one stroke behind champion Maggie Veenendahl of New Richmond.

Veenendahl recorded a score of 40 while Lorsung stopped at personal best score of 41.

Next in line for the Warriors was Ali Hoyer, who shot a 53 to tie for 10th place. Carli Vincent shot a 54, earning a share of 12th place. Morgan Brotzel finished in 66 strokes and Grace Belz rounded out the varsity lineup with a 73-stroke effort.

Team Scores New Richmond 202, Amery 214, Ellsworth 214, Baldwin-Woodville 229, Osceola 234, St. Croix Central 238, Somerset 239, Prescott 243, Col- Senior Ali Hoyer putting on hole 18. fax 298

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Sophomore Grace Belz finishes with a solid fairway shot on hole 13.

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Sophomore Carli Vincent tries to chip it close on hole 11.

This week’s sports Amery Cross Country 8-26 @ Eau Clair City Wells Invite

Amery Football 8-25 vs. Glenwood City

Amery Golf 8-22 MBC @ Amery 8-24 MBC @ Osceola

8-29 MBC @ Hammond

Amery Soccer 8-22 Triangular vs. Aquinas, McDonnell Central 8-29 vs. Baldwin-Woodville

Amery Tennis 8-22 vs. New Richmond 8-29 vs. Barron

Amery Volleyball 8-24 Triangular vs. Hayward, Altoona 8-28 @ Glenwood City 8-29 @ Spooner

Clayton Football 8-24 vs. Bruce

Clayton Volleyball 8-25 @ UW-Stout Scramble 8-29 @ Shell Lake

Clear Lake Cross Country 8-24 @ Boyceville Invite 8-29 @ Frederic Invite

Clear Lake Football 8-25 @ Boyceville

Clear Lake Volleyball 8-23 @ Onalaska Invite 8-24 @ Onalaska Invite 8-29 vs. Prairie Farm

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Amery Martial Arts Academy garners 6 gold medals at Summer Tournament

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Kevin Medina spars in the championship match of the youth black belt division.

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Brett Hart prepares to do his board breaks. He won the event with breaking two boards with a roundhouse kick followed by a spinning knife hand break. Nikolai Slobodian, who also won his board breaking division holds the board for Hart’s roundhouse kick break.

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Derek Nelson competes in the adult black belt weapons form using double nunchaku.

Thirteen local athletes represented Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Amery at the 2017 American Kyuki-Do Federation Summer Tournament of Champions in Eau Claire on Saturday. The group was the third largest of the 14 academies from mostly Midwestern states in attendance at the event.

The crew from the Amery academy brought home more than 20 top-3 finishes.

Leading the way was Nikolai Slobodian and Brett Hart who combined for four gold medals, two silvers and a bronze. Slobodian, of Clear Lake, earned a first-place finish in adult open hand forms and board breaking, claiming the breaking title by way of a tie breaker and edging out his nearest forms competitor by just one-tenth of a point. He also finished second in weapons, with his bo staff form, and third in sparring.

Hart, of Amery, also won his adult board breaking division for the second straight year and earned his second gold of the day in the weapons form division, with his bo staff.

He took second place in open hand forms.

Parker Hart, age 7, earned a hardfought gold medal in his first-ever sparring competition, combining good ring movement with strong head kicks. He also claimed a second in open hand forms and fourth in grappling.

Jaden Presley showed off his ground fighting game and garnered a first-place medal in grappling. He also brought home a silver in sparring and fourth place medal for open hand forms.

Kelly Anderson, of Luck, placed second in adult divisions for both open hand forms and grappling.

Derek Nelson, of Turtle Lake, secured a second-place finish in the adult black belt board breaking division and was third in sparring. He also participated in open hand forms and weapons (nunchaku) forms.

Crystal Fougner of Amery, earned a silver medal in her adult weapons (bo staff) forms division and took home bronze medals in both board breaking and grappling. She also placed fourth in both sparring and open hand forms.

Kevin Medina, age 16, of Amery, placed second in the youth black belt sparring division and also participated in open hand forms.

Kortney Hart, age 4, was runner up in her open hand forms class.

Courtney Slobodian, age 14, was third in sparring, and fourth in both open hand and weapons (bo staff) forms. She said her favorite part about the tournament was meeting new people.

“I’m not very social to people I don’t know, but then I met some new friends from Wisconsin and Kentucky,” Courtney said.

Nels Anderson, age 11, brought home a bronze medal in sparring and also participated in open hand forms.

Also participating in the tournament were Tammy Jo Turcotte and Vivian Slobodian.

The tournament drew a total 128 competitors ranging from 3 to 60 years of age.

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Jaden Presley gets his opponent in a scarf hold during a grappling match. Presley went on to claim a gold medal in the event.

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Kortney Hart executes a high section punch during her open hand forms competition.

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Parker Hart (blue head gear) goes airborne for a round house kick while sparring in the championship sparring match. Hart won the match by a 3-1 score.

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Phil started out selling life and health insurance and in 1983 he became licensed to sell mutual funds. Phil has been able to offer a wide variety of investment products to his clients over the years. After 43 years of helping clients plan for their retirements, Phil is looking forward to his own. Traveling with his wife Joan and spending more time with his daughters and grandchildren are in Phil’s plans, as well as time in the woods and time on the golf course continue to be priorities for Phil.

Kluge Investments, an Amery mainstay since 1974, merged with Bridge Investment Group in October 2015 and continues to operate from our familiar location at 115 Keller Avenue N. We continue to operate on the premise that each client relationship is special and unique and will only flourish if built on a solid foundation of trust and confidence. We also realize that trust and confidence are not negotiated, but develop over time. We are proud of the fact that many of our client relationships span decades and often include two or three generations.

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Energy and persistence conquer all things. (Benjamin Franklin) Carolyn Lumsden This pizza makes a great dessert.

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DESSERT PIZZA Melt together in microwave until melted, stirring every 30 seconds: 2 squares (4 oz. ea.) semi-sweet baking chocolate 1 pkg. (8 oz.) white chocolate baking squares Combine in larger bowl: The melted white and semi-sweet chocolate 2 c. mini marshmallows 1 c. Rice Krispies cereal Spread mixture onto bottom of a sprayed 12” pizza pan.

Arrange on top of the above in order below: 1 c. cocktail peanuts 1/4 c. EACH red and green maraschino cherries, halved and well drained 1/3 flaked coconut Microwave in small bowl, stirring frequently until melted and well combined: 1 tsp. oil 1 square (4 oz.) white chocolate baking squares Drizzle over the pizza. Let stand until firm, slice and enjoy. Serves up to 20, depending on size of slices.

If you like S’Mores, you’ll like this pie. You will need one prepared graham cracker crust. If you would like to make your own crust, the recipe is below.

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST Mix together: 2 c. graham cracker crumbs 1/4 c. sugar 1-1/2 sticks melted butter.

Set aside 1/4 c. for the topping before the marshmallows in the recipe below. Put crumbs into 9” broiler-safe pie plate and press onto the bottom of the pie plate and up the sides.

Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Let cool before filling.

TOASTED S’MORES PIE Combine in smaller bowl and set aside: 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs 1 T. sugar 1 T. melted butter Combine in large bowl and whisk for 2 minutes or until thickened: 2 pkgs. (4 serving size each) instant chocolate pudding mix 3 c. milk Fold in: 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Spoon into the prepared graham cracker crust.

Sprinkle on top: The set aside graham cracker mixture Cover the top completely with: 2 c. mini marshmallows Place pie under heated broiler for 1-2 minutes.

Leave the door cracked a bit to watch them closely so they do not burn. When nicely browned, remove from oven. Let cool for 10 minutes and then refrigerate for 2 hours or until ready to serve. Serves 6-8. If you make your own graham cracker crust and set aside crumbs, omit step one above.

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Everyone likes soup. This is an Amish type barley soup. It is really good reheated, too.

BEEF BARLEY SOUP Heat larger soup pot or saucepan and add: 2 T. olive or veg. oil Add and sauté 6-8 minutes or until all begins to brown: 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2” pieces 1 onion, chopped 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms Add and bring to a boil: 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice 3 carrots, coarsely diced 8 c. beef broth 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste 1/2 tsp. pepper or to taste Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until barley is tender, stirring occasionally: 3/4 c. quick-cooking pearl barley Serves 6-8. Serve with your favorite rolls, toast or bread sticks.

Fall is almost here and cabbage is ready from gardens, Farmer’s Markets and also any grocery store.

It’s an old fashioned recipe converted to be made in the slow cooker.

SLOW COOKER CABBAGE AND SHORT RIBS In large skillet, brown, in batches, on all sides: 2 T. olive or veg. oil 4-1/2 pounds beef chuck short ribs Combine in 6 qt. or larger slow cooker: 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 1 T. lemon juice 3/4 c. brown sugar 1 tsp. caraway seeds 1/2 tsp. salt Place the browned ribs on top of the above mixture.

Top with: 1/2 cabbage, coarsely chopped (about 5 cups) Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or until beef is fork-tender.

Skim any fat from sauce. Remove the cabbage.

Then spoon sauce over ribs and serve with the cabbage. Serves 4-6.

Everyone will like these mini chicken pot pies made in your muffin pan. You will need some leftover or rotisserie chicken.

MINI CHICKEN POT PIES Spray 10 muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.

Separate: 1 can (12 oz.) refrigerated biscuits (10 biscuit size) Put one biscuit into each muffin cup and press onto the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup.

Combine in medium bowl: 1 tub (8 oz.) cream cheese spread 1/4 c. milk 1 clove garlic, minced Add and combine: 1 c. chopped cooked chicken 1 c. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed (corn, carrots and peas) Divide the mixture into the 10 muffin cup lined biscuits.

Sprinkle some onto each muffin cup: 1/2 c. shredded triple cheddar cheese (with touch of PA, if desired) Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes before removing from pan to serve. Makes 10 mini pot pies.

Tip: When opening any can of vegetables such as beans, chili, etc., turn the can over and open the bottom of the can. The food will slip right out of the can.

If you or someone you are baking for is allergic to nuts, use the same amount of rice cereal in the recipe.

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Great day for fishing Roughly 30 kids attended the 2nd Annual Kids Fishing Outing held at the Clear Lake Park on Saturday, August 12. The free event gave children an opportunity to enjoy a morning of fishing and have a cookout lunch. Clear Lake police officers baited hooks, untangled fishing line, and did the grilling.

Amery’s K9 ‘Kerchak’ also came out to say hello. Thanks to the generosity of Clear Lake area businesses, everyone went home with a prize.

Seeking Contestants for the Miss St. Croix Scholarship Pageant HUDSON, WI - The first Miss St. Croix scholarship pageant, which will be contested on Sunday, October 8th, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, is seeking contestants to compete for scholarship dollars and the opportunity to become Miss St. Croix 2018. The winner will compete at Miss Wisconsin next June.

The pageant is the newest local preliminary to the Miss Wisconsin and Miss America Organizations, which are dedicated on supporting young women in their academic and professional endeavors. Contestants will compete in private interview, talent, lifestyle and fitness, evening gown, and on-stage question.

Contestants who meet the following qualifications are eligible to participate in the Miss St. Croix scholarship pageant: •At least a senior in high school on October 8th, 2017 •At least 17 years on October 8th,

2017 •No older than 24 years old on December 31st, 2018 •Currently living, working, or attending school on a full-time basis in the following Western Wisconsin counties for at least six months on October 8th, 2017; Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Pierce, Pippin, Polk, St. Croix, Trempealeau, and Washburn.

Executive Directors, Shinae Hildebrandt and Laura Slovensky, chose to open the pageant in Hudson to give young women in Western Wisconsin the opportunity to be involved with the Miss America Organization, which helped them with her scholastic and career aspirations. Shinae and Laura, both former contestants and volunteers for various pageants around the state, hope to pass on their fervor for the program and give young women the opportunity to become community ambassadors and re-

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Statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative begins Friday Hundreds of law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will combine resources to watch for impaired drivers as part of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative that begins Friday, August 18 and continues through Labor Day, September 4.

“Whether it’s caused by alcohol, prescription medications or other drugs, impaired driving is illegal, it’s dangerous, and it risks the lives of everyone along our roadways,” said David Pabst, Director of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT’s) Bureau of Transportation Safety.

“This annual initiative will put more officers on the road for more hours - not simply to make more arrests - but to discourage drivers from making the irresponsible decision to get behind the wheel impaired.”

Nationally, about one-third of all traffic crash deaths involve drunk drivers. Last year in Wisconsin, alcohol-related crashes resulted in 143 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries. In addition, there were over 24,700 traffic convictions in Wisconsin last year for operating a motor vehicle while impaired.

To deter impaired driving, WisDOT utilizes federal funding to help support 24 OWI task forces operating across the state that combine the resources of multiple law enforcement agencies to conduct high-visibility enforcement efforts. Task force activities occur year-round, are typically announced ahead of time, and often involve roadside signage and vests on officers informing the public that intensified enforcement of impaired driving laws is underway.

“These high-visibility public education and law enforcement efforts are having the intended effect,” Pabst said. “Over the last decade in Wisconsin, alcohol-related traffic injuries and deaths have dropped by about 50 percent. But we still have work to do, especially when it comes to the growing problem of drivers impaired by legal and illegal drugs.”

WisDOT offers a free Drive Sober mobile app, which includes a blood alcohol estimator, designated driver selector, find-a-ride feature (which uses a smart phone’s GPS to locate alternative transportation), along with interactive games that help determine whether drivers should give up their keys.

Since its launch in February 2013, nearly 73,500 people have accessed the app, which can be downloaded for free at: www.zeroinwisconsin.gov/drivesober/.

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A word of advice from Exodus 2:22

Beatrice Justice Keeps Everyone Guessing Looking over the attendance pads from her first Sunday service, new Methodist pastor Sarah Hyden-Smith read, “Juliet Stoughton.” Next to the name, the box marked “visitor” was checked.

Just below, on the next line, she saw the shaky handwriting belonging to Caroline Tittle, owner of Caroline’s Beauty Salon. She had also checked the visitor’s box by her name.

It’s quite interesting that these two women’s names were listed in order on the attendance pad. That meant they were seated side by side in the pew.

Since the sanctuary was packed for Sarah’s first Sunday, they must have been seated close together.

Leaving her office to make her first visits as minister of Lennox Valley Methodist Church, Sarah had no way of knowing that these visits would be with two strangers who happened to have so much in common.

Before she exited the building, Sarah was met just outside the church office

by Beatrice Justice, a peculiar woman with the reputation for being a bit unusual. Beatrice, Sarah learned, had dropped by the church to pick up a copy of the Upper Room Devotional for a sick friend. At least that’s what she told her new pastor.

The real reason for Beatrice’s stopover was to get a close-up view of her new pastor. After all, she had never met a female preacher up close. Perhaps, she imagined, she might pick up some interesting tidbit concerning the new minister to share with her fellow members of the Lennox Valley Auburn Hat Society.

After a quick introduction, Beatrice asked her new shepherd how she was adjusting to her new home.

“I’m finally starting to learn where things are,” conceded Sarah. She had no idea how much of an adjustment she was in for.

Her new congregant took Sarah by surprise with her answer: “Exodus 2, verse 22.”

Then Beatrice nodded, turned and walked out the door. Reverend HydenSmith wasn’t sure what to think about the encounter.

Sarah would soon realize that Beatrice’s reputation was well-deserved.

Instead of speaking in sentences, like most everyone else, she would often answer with a scripture reference.

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It’s not so unusual for folks in a place like Lennox Valley to quote scripture now and then. Even Sarah might offer some pastoral advice like, “The Bible says God will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”

The difference was Beatrice didn’t quote Bible verses themselves. She would just spit out the chapter and verse number, leaving most to wonder what kind of backhanded compliment or advice they had just been given.

Customarily when she did this, many had noticed, she had a devilish smile on her face, as if she had outwitted her less scripturally educated conversation partner.

Walking toward her car, Sarah took a mental note to look up Exodus 2:22 later and see what Beatrice was talking about. “Maybe,” she thought, “I should brush up on my Old Testament.”

Her first stop was at the home of Juliet Stoughton. The house looked like many in the valley: White, with an old-fashioned front porch, probably built 30 years before Sarah was born.

There was a porch swing that hadn’t been occupied in some time. A couple of planters with the remains of what used to be azaleas and geraniums nestled against the front edge of the porch.

Other than an occasional salesman or someone selling a religion, there hadn’t been many visitors to Juliet’s home since her soulmate moved on to be with his new soulmate. She recognized her guest immediately from her visit a week earlier to the Methodist church.

It’s interesting how two strangers can form an instantaneous bond. She didn’t say anything about it, but somehow Juliet knew they were going to be close friends from the moment they met.

Once inside, Sarah was surprised to see a Bible on the coffee table. “I believe it belongs to my landlord,” Juliet told her.

“Do you mind if I look at it?” Sarah asked.

As the pastor flipped through the pages, Juliet asked, “What are you looking for?”

Sarah faintly replied, “Exodus 2, verse 22.”

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Area musicians invited rehearse and perform at UW-Barron County Three different musical ensembles will gather and rehearse during the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County in Rice Lake giving adult, college-level and advanced high school instrumentalists and vocalists the opportunity to develop and share their talents.

The Communiversity Symphonic Band will hold its first rehearsal of the fall semester on September 5. Band members from the community and university will rehearse on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. in preparation for their fall concert scheduled for November 14.

Director Mike Joosten has a bachelor’s degree from UW-La Crosse and master’s degree from Southern Oregon University. He has retired from teaching instrumental music in the Cameron School District, where he directed the high school and middle school concert bands,

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tation includes cornet, French horn, flugel horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba and percussion. This ensemble will practice on Sundays from 6-8 p.m. beginning on October 1 in preparation for the November 26 concert.

An audition may be required for new members.

Brass band director Anastasia Traicoff is a graduate of UW-Eau Claire with degrees in instrumental and choral education; she currently teaches at Cameron Elementary and UW-BC. All music ensembles will rehearse in the music room of the Fine Arts building at UW-BC, 1800 College Dr, Rice Lake.

Cost to participate in each ensemble is $10 per semester. Pre-registration is encouraged at https://ce.uwc.edu/ barron or contact Barb Ritzinger at 715-234-8176 Ext. 5503. Registrations will also be accepted at rehearsals.

marching band, and jazz ensembles. Joosten has been directing the Communiversity Symphonic Band since 2001.

Area vocalists are invited to join the Red Cedar Choir which will begin rehearsals on September 14. The choir will rehearse Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in preparation for their annual Holiday concert scheduled for December 10.

The Red Cedar Choir is a partnership with the UW-BC Music Department and vocalists from throughout the region. It is open to all community members, high school age and older. An audition may be required for new members. The choir is under the direction of Beth Joosten, Assistant Director of Choral Activities at UW-Eau Claire.

Joosten has been the director of the Red Cedar Choir since 2012.

Brass instrumentalists and percussionists are invited to join the Northwinds British Brass Band. Instrumen-

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Wisconsin Interstate Park Calendar of Events The following events will take place this week at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls. A State Park pass is required for admission to the park.

Tuesday, August 22, 5:30 – 6:30 pm Molten Lava and Melted Ice Hike the Pothole Trail and learn about the amazing geologic forces that shaped the area. Meet at the Pothole Trail.

Scandinavian Folk Sonnich Lydom (accordion, harmonica) and Kristian Bugge (fiddle) will be among several artists performing at GANGSPIL, a Scandinavian folk music concert at West Denmark Parish Hall on Wednesday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students.

For more information visit westdenmark.net or call 715-529-0830.

Wednesday, August 23, 5:30 – 6:30 pm Hiking Echo Canyon Hike into Echo Canyon, one of the most beautiful trails in the park. Listen to some of the fascinating history of the native people of the St. Croix River Valley. Meet at the Beach House.

Saturday, August 26th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Great Saturday Scavenger Hunt Drop-in between 10am - 4pm at the Ice Age Center; Ask the receptionist for materials to complete an exciting hour of “hunting”; and enjoy completing this quest! Begin at the Ice Age Center.

Saturday, August 26th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm Animal Skulls!

Hone your identification skills and examine this nice collection of skulls!

They will be on display at the North Campground Overhang (near the restrooms).

The Ice Age Center and Gift Shop will be open daily, 9:00am – 5:00 pm to view the Ice Age Center displays, movie, gifts, purchase firewood and ice!

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason.

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

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

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

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.

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

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

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

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

All groups and services are free of charge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. •We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. •New MIP for women with college aged children meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Contact Lanni Meagher 715-268-5270.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time.

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859.

Overeaters Anonymous Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin.

Through our regular activities we provide opportunities for families to come together to enrich their students’ learning experiences with special classes, field trips, play dates, and celebrations. We facilitate regular time together which provides social, academic and character-building activities for our children while parents encourage and support each other through the homeschooling journey. We also strive to serve our surrounding communities through projects that emphasize selflessness and provide opportunities for parents and children to use their gifts and talents to serve others. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month.

For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@ amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New report shows tobacco still a deadly problem in Polk County because we’re down, doesn’t mean we’re out.

The Western Wisconsin Working For Tobacco Free Living Coalition (W3TFL) is committed to reducing tobacco’s burden in Barron, Burnett, Pierce, Polk, Rusk and St. Croix Counties.”

Currently W3TFL is working to help interested apartment owners, schools, and businesses update their tobacco policies to include e-cigarettes as these products are not covered by the Smoke-Free Air laws of Wisconsin. We are also implementing youth prevention programs, like FACT and WI Wins to help keep tobacco out of the hands of our youth.

In addition to the local work of W3TFL, Wisconsin’s First Breath program is available to help

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Finding the Lamb When Mary had a little lamb, in retrospect we smile.

Lilting words, idea fresh, reflecting old-time style Where do you suppose the lamb has gone as time passed by, that followed Mary, Jan, or Sam, when school opening brings a sigh?

Could the lamb be summertime, when carefree dreams hold sway?

Inside walls, as sun does climb, not welcome in school's day?

But those who have seen honed desire in the child returning home realize some spark brings fire, more lively than a tome.

Someone has stirred that curious mind, introduced the needed tool to dig and try it out and find.

Ha! There is a lamb at school.

And fun and friends bring sunlight in; thoughts take root in young minds.

Motivation that gets under skin, skillful guide helps them to find.

Oh, yes, they love vacation time; summer streams flow past the dam,.

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Park service is looking optimistically to what the next 100 years will bring.

Iverson explained that frequently people think of the dramatic vistas when A potluck luncheon, followed by a presentation on our National Park system, they think of our national parks, which was held on Friday, August 11 at the is wonderful, but another characteristic Amery Area Community Center. Kevin of the National Park Service is “telling the AmeriIverson, who can story”. has worked The nationfor the Naal park systional Park tem not only Service for 24 includes the years, gave 57 “parks”, an inforthere are mative and over 400 i nteresti ng national presentation trails, sceon the beaunic rivers ty and diand historversity to be ical sites. found within National our National Park SerParks. Time vice areas is of the esJULIE E. SMITH, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | AMERY FREE PRESS are found in sence for getting to know The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor’s Center in St. all 50 states.

Probably the National Croix Falls, Wis. one of the Parks because as of August 28, 2017 the price of closest National Park sites to Amery is a Senior pass is increasing from $10 to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway $80. Quite a jump in price, but that price in St. Croix Falls. Located just 2 blocks north of the St. Croix Overlook Deck, has not increased since 1994.

The original concept for establishing a the Visitors Center has educational disnational park system, originated in the plays about the landscapes, geography 1830’s. The very first National Park to and the abundant wildlife found in the be established was Yellowstone in 1872, area. They also have a 500 gallon aquarfollowed by Mackinac in 1875 then Yo- ium filled with the native fish that ansemite in 1890. Initially, the U.S. Army glers in the area are seeking. Iverson was deployed to assist with patrolling started as a ranger in Yellowstone and and maintaining the newly established has worked in several areas of the counparks. The monumental task of provid- try, but is currently working at this site ing for the operation and maintenance in St. Croix Falls.

For more information about the Naof new parks necessitated the establishment of the National Park Service tional Parks and to find out more inin 1916. So last year, in August of 2016, formation on the lifetime Senior Parks the National Park Service celebrated Pass, you can check out their web-site their centennial. Celebrations were held at: www.nps.gov. throughout the year, and the National

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The report also shows that 15% of County residents were current cigarette smokers between 2011-2015, and that 19.5% pregnant women smoked during their pregnancy.

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Governor announces online tool for companies seeking to do business with Foxconn 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Congratulations to Crosby King, the library’s newest graduate of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. And a big shout out to Crosby’s family--including parents Brent and Rachel--for reading him 1,000 books! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-paced early literacy program that encourages families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Do you have a young reader like Crosby? Sign them up for this free program at the Amery Area Public Library!

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Events at the Library Save the date Lorna Landvik, author of Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons and, more recently, of Once in a Blue Moon Lodge, will speak at the library on October 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Storytime Family Storytime for 2-6 year-olds is offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime is followed by engaging early learning activities at 10:30 a.m.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature. The Great Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m.

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection.

Check out the website Check out the library website at www. amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary.

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EAU CLAIRE – Governor Scott Walker announced today that Wisconsin companies looking for potential business opportunities with Foxconn can use Supply Chain Marketplace, a quick and easy online tool, to connect with the electronics manufacturer, which is making a historic investment in Wisconsin.

“Not only is Foxconn bringing 13,000 jobs to Wisconsin, the company also plans to purchase more than $5 billion from Wisconsin companies during the construction phase of the project as well as an additional $1.4 billion from the state annually once the campus is operational,” Governor Walker said. “Foxconn’s transformational investment will provide great opportunities for companies in every region of the state, and the online Supply Chain Marketplace will make it easier for those businesses to connect with Foxconn.”

The Supply Chain Marketplace allows companies to find new customers and reach new markets by highlighting their capabilities and by making connections.

The online tool is free of charge, and all Wisconsin businesses are eligible to create a profile at www.WISupplyChainMarketplace.com.

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Governor Walker highlighted the statewide directory during a stop today at the Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, where the Governor and local officials demonstrated the online tool and helped several businesses create Marketplace profiles on the spot.

“Ever since Foxconn announced it was investing in Wisconsin, our administration has heard from numerous businesses throughout the state interested in learning more about how to become a supplier or contractor for the company,” Governor Walker added. “Foxconn estimates it will purchase goods and services from at least 150 state companies. This ‘one-stop-shop’ will provide Wisconsin companies with an easy way to make sure they are on Foxconn’s radar.”

The Supply Chain Marketplace is also a way to connect with companies like Haribo and Generac, which have both recently announced multimillion-dollar expansions in Wisconsin.

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Nearly 30 industry categories currently exist within the Supply Chain Marketplace, and more

will be added, as needed. So far, more than 430 companies have created profiles.

The Supply Chain Marketplace has been available on a regional basis since 2015 and was created by New North Inc., an economic development organization in northeastern Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) provided a grant to New North on behalf of the state’s nine regional economic development entities – Prosperity Southwest, Centergy, Grow North, New North, Visions Northwest, 7 Rivers Alliance, Momentum West, Milwaukee 7 and the Madison Regional Economic Partnership - to build a supply-chain marketplace platform statewide. The platform was recently updated to accommodate the business community’s interest in engaging with Foxconn.

“We see the Supply Chain Marketplace as a destination where companies can go to take concrete steps to get in line for Foxconn,” said Jerry Murphy, Executive Director of New North, Inc. “We believe that the Supply Chain Marketplace will serve as a primary ‘Wisconsin’ resource tool for Foxconn to use, now and in the future.”

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Apple River Opry ‘Trigger Happy’ held a reunion show August 17 as part of the Amery Arts Alliance ‘Apple River Opry event at the Amery Classic Theatre. Roughly 100 people attended the concert.

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Bringing home a new pet is incredibly exciting.

And adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue group is not only exciting, but

it’s truly a feel-good experience as well. Adopting pets has become more and more popular and accessible, and there are now many different ways to find the right adoptable pet for your family.

Humane Societies, animal shelters, nonprofit shelters and rescue groups are full of pets who have lost their homes for any number of reasons. The most common reasons pets end up homeless are: moving, divorce, people losing a home or job, unplanned litters and people feeling they no longer have the time or desire to properly care for a pet.

Adoption is becoming more mainstream as

people move away from spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on purebreds. Part of the shift is because for the average person in the market for a great pet, pedigrees just don’t matter.

What’s more important is a dog’s personality, and “pre-loved” pets have just as much of that.

Seeing cute dogs and cats for sale online or in a pet store, makes it tempting to acquire pets this way. Online pet sellers on Craigslist and Facebook may offer a pet to be “rehomed”, when in fact they are looking to make a profit or unload a problem animal. A quick search on one of many pet finder sites will show that there are adorable dogs, cats, kittens and puppies waiting for homes in shelters, rescue groups and satellite adoptions for shelter/ rescue pets in pet stores.

The search may require a drive to the shelter you choose, but finding the right pet is a big decision and deserves more attention than the impulse buy of fast food.

Another reason for adopting a pet instead of buying one is that, typically, pets for adoption from shelters and rescue groups are already spayed or neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped.

To purchase these services for a female cat from a veterinarian could easily cost $275 or more. (At Arnell, a healthy spayed female cat with basic vaccinations, Rabies vaccination, Leukemia testing and worming, is adoptable for $100.) When you adopt, you not only save a life but you save money as well.

Find adoptable pets in our area at these local shelters: Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, Humane Society of Burnett County, Siren, Humane Society of Barron County, Barron, Dunn County Humane Society, Menomonie and Northwoods Humane Society, Wyoming, MN. Non-profit animal shelters and rescues offer their pets for adoption online at: WWW.PETFINDER.COM Enter your location and type of pet you are looking for and click “Find Pets.” The adoptable shelter/rescue pets closest to you will appear in a scrolling list.

Shelters and Rescues beyond those listed above, are accessible through Petfinder.

Dickens is one of the adoptable Arnell dogs you will find on Petfinder.com. He is a four year old Corgi-Rat Terrier Mix. Dickens is a quiet

fellow who feels safe with his people but is shy with strangers. He loves the company of small dogs and shows his playful side in their company.

His girlfriend Sandy was adopted last week and he is looking for his very own forever home, maybe with a new girlfriend already in place. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, making love connections one at a time.

715 268-7387 and online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook.

Brittany Dohm, a 2017 graduate of Frederic High School, was recently awarded one of 40 et 8 Polk-Burnett’s Nurses Training Scholarships for the upcoming school year. The scholarship is available to Polk and Burnett County residents who are pursuing a degree in nurses training at an accredited University or Technical College, and the scholarship is renewable up to four years 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux (Forty and Eight) was formed after WWI as the fun and honor society of the American Legion. In 1941 Forty and Eight began issuing Nurses Scholarships to deserving individuals willing to undergo formal training and make a career of that very noble profession. In 1946 an acute shortage of nurses came to the attention of Voyageurs and a Nurses Training Program was initiated at the Voiture

Locale level. In 1955 Voiture Nationale formally established Forty and Eight’s current Nurses Training Program.

Brittany has completed her CNA License program and will be attending Chippewa Valley Technical College this fall working on her Associates Degree and then will transfer to the Nurses Training program at UW-Eau Claire to complete her Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree.

Brittany resides in Frederic and is the daughter of Bridget Duffee and Jed Dohm.

Rachel #2

By Larry Phillipson ©7-30-2017 Rachel is a beautiful girl, Actually to me she is my world.

She was always so happy and bright, There was no sign of sadness in sight.

Now she has a sadness showing through, She was told her dad has cancer, what can she do?

We have faith, we can pray that God will heal, To know God is on your side can give a better feel.

That you will have a chance to be heard, And raised by up God and His word.

Rachel’s dad preached and served the Lord, Preached the gospel for years and served to his accord.

Told the story of Christ’s love, I have faith God will help from above.

She can smile again, no more being sad, With praises to a God that makes us feel glad.

Larry Phillipson is a Poet Laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Schools are opening soon, “Meet Your Amery Business”, Walk to End Alzheimer’s Can it really be? Is Summer over and it is time to get back to school? I wish I could say it’s not true but I can’t. Area teachers are attending in-service week with the Pounding this kids starting various days the next couple the weeks. With our Pavement of family teaching and attending schools at Pam Humpal Amery, Luck and Unity, there are different schedules for us to keep straight.

The start of school always brings a variety of emotions from students and parents, even grandparents. I am that person that does not look forward to the start of school as it means the end of Summer and that everyone is growing up too fast. And I am sure that next week when the buses head out, I will be a little teary eyed about another year. Good Luck to everyone-teachers, students, school personnel, bus drivers, parents, etc with the beginning of a new school year.

Along with the start of school, it also means that the Fall high school sports season is in full swing. Included in this issue is a special Fall Sports section which features athletes in Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake. Thank you to the coaches, athletes, athletic directors, school personnel, and Cahill Studios for your assistance in obtaining information and pictures for the sports section.

Support your local athletes by attending games, matches and meets…it is a great pastime, and the kids will appreciate it. Good Luck with the season!

125 Years! Yes, the Amery Free Press has been a part of the Amery community for a long time, and looking forward to continue delivering the news to our readers for many years to come. Thank you to those who were able to stop by during our open house last Friday.

We appreciate all the well wishes and kind words. Congratulations to Irene Greene, the winner of our drawing basket.

“Meet Your Amery Business”…this

week’s featured business is BRIDGE INVESTMENT GROUP. Kluge Investments merged with Bridge Investment Group in 2015. Recently, Phil Kluge announced that he will be retiring at the end of 2017. Bridge Investment Group can help with your personal financial goals, and is located in downtown Amery.

The AMERY MEMORY CARE would like you to join them at a fundraiser as they raise money for the Walk To End Alzheimer’s. The Viva Las Vegas Fundraiser is set for Thursday, August 31, starting at 4:30pm. The evening will include a pasta buffet, silent auction, prizes, and a special performance by Joe Sir “Elvis”. All proceeds from that night will go toward the Walk To End Alzheimer’s which will be held on Saturday, September 23, starting at 9am at the Amery Memory Care.

The final concert of Amery’s Music On The River for 2017 was held last Friday. What a great way to bring the community together to enjoy delicious food, view cool vehicles, and listen and dance to wonderful music. Thank you to the MOTR committee, food vendors, antique car owners, and whoever else had a hand in the success of Music On The River…each Friday was a great time!

And speaking of a good time, I hope you were able to catch last week’s WCCO Goin’ To The Lake segment when they visited Amery. There were a few of us “groupies” that joined the WCCO crew at various places during their visit here, or maybe some people would call us “stockers”. No matter what our title was, it was a blast following them around. Ali Lucia, Mark Rosen and the behind the scenes crew were very fun to watch while on air, and very friendly and personable to their fans away from the camera. They took time to have their picture taken with everyone at their many adventures.

Thank you WCCO Goin’ To The Lake for visiting Amery…it’s always great to be in the news for something positive!

Last Thursday, we also went to the Amery Classic Theatre for the Apple River Opry presented by the Amery

Ali Lucia, Dave and I, Mark Rosen

Arts Alliance. The featured band was “Trigger Happy”, which we always enjoy listening to, and the sound in the old building was wonderful. Thank you to everyone for a great evening! As a kid, I went to the Amery Theater with my friends and family to watch movies and eat popcorn. I’m sure many of you have fond memories of the theater too.

Congratulations to the winners in the Amery Fish Finder Contest…$100Claire Becker, $50-Kristine Dix, $25Ron Dix, $25-Kirsten Konder. Thank you to all the Amery Businesses for participating on naming your fish, and to those that traveled around Amery filling out your entries.

Happy Birthday on August 25 to my niece, Kara. Enjoy your big day!

Happy Anniversary to my sister and brother-in-law, Joanne and Marv. It

will be 50 years on August 26…WOW! Congratulations!

Also, Happy 7th Anniversary on August 27 to my nephew and niece-in-law, Tyler and Alli. Have a fun day!

With the start of school and the end of August approaching, that brings along the 3-day weekend of Labor Day. In observance of Labor Day, the Amery Free Press office will be closed on Monday, September 4. The early deadlines for the issue of September 5 will be Thursday, August 31, at noon for the Amery Free Press and The Tab. Thank you for your cooperation with the early deadlines.

Have a great week…and be thoughtful to others as you never know what struggles they might be dealing with.

Thank you!

The Amery Free Press crew wish to thank everyone who joined us for our 125th Anniversary Open House!

We are very proud to be a part of the Amery Community Congratulations to Irene Greene, winner of our basket drawing

Diane, Jessica, Bette, Jamie, Tom & Pam

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More area happenings and events can be found on the Out & About page

Outdoor Mass Sweet Corn Fest Sunday, August 27 Michael Park, Amery

outh Fun Yes & Gam es Priz

Bring a Lawn Chair

Music by JC Rock Backpack and Car Key Blessing

Sponsored by Apple River Knights of Columbus

Mass starting at 10:30 a.m.

Celebrated by Fr. Gene Murphy of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Sweet Corn Fest 11:30 a.m.

Brats, Hot Dogs, Sweet Corn, Chips, Beverage, Dessert FREE WILL DONATION Proceeds will help fund youth activities

Come Eat, Stay Late, Enjoy the Music and Social Fun! Inclement Weather - all events at St. Joseph Catholic Church

Tractors, Trucks & Semis BENEFIT PULL Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 by the Clayton Fire Hall

Registration begins at 10 a.m. PULL STARTS AT 12 p.m.

“Run what ya brung, just come and have fun!”

Food and Beverages on grounds with door prizes.

Various raffles and more fun added DAILY. Large Silent Auction 12-5 p.m.

Live Auction 6 p.m.

Gun Raffle, 50/50 Raffle

APPROXIMATE START TIME Tractors start at 12 p.m. Trucks start at 7 p.m.

Pull according to weight classes. $20 entry to pull.

Kids activities throughout the day including Fire Smokehouse, Bounce House, Pedal Pull (approx. start 5 p.m.), and MORE!!!

FREE WILL DONATION AT THE GATE

For more information contact by email: benefitpullclayton@yahoo.com Check us out on Facebook - Benefit Pull of Clayton Jon Otto was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) this past April. He has been fighting symptoms in his arms for the past five years and now the disease has progressed to his legs, leading to the full diagnosis. There is no cure for ALS. Jon grew up in Clayton, graduating from Clayton High School in 1992. He currently lives in Amery with his wife Gwen of 23 years and his 3 children, Mykaela (19), Andy (16), and Sam (14). As the disease progresses, the Otto’s need to prepare for wheelchair accessibility throughout their home. Their home has been assessed and requires modifications that include remodeling of a bathroom, a 30’ ramp to enter their home, a lift elevator between floors, and widening of doorways. As this horrible disease continues to progress, there will be much care and medical equipment needed to prolong life. Each day is a gift and the family focuses on their faith to help them with the daily challenges, and enjoying every moment they have together. They are extremely grateful for the support, prayers, and love that they have received from family, friends, and the community throughout this fight.

“Trea$ure Your Life”

What: An evening of Music and Old Fashioned Southern Blues Where: Amery Classic Theatre When: Saturday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day weekend) Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Cher has been a volunteer at the WPCA Radio 93.1 station in Amery for the last 2 years. She writes up the Community Events and announces them On the Air. She also writes the Word of the Day announced Monday-Friday at various times.

Cher will be joined on stage by her Musician Buddy and spiritual Mentor Mr. “Cornbread” Harris from Minneapolis Find out how Cher bounced out of a serious depression that ALMOST killed her due to Female Bullying in the Workplace at the University of Minnesota. She now lives a Life she truly Trea$ures!!

Advance tickets (through Aug. 30) $7; Tickets at the door $10

Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

BINGO Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.

“People’s Work and Hobby Parade” in Amery Starting at 11 a.m.

Parade route goes from Water Street and Harriman Avenue to the Congregational Church parking lot. Line-up is at Soldiers’ Field starting at 10 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to participate by walking, riding on tractors, cars, bikes, etc.

Please call Cher at 612-379-7234 with questions Copies made and Faxes sent at the Amery Free Press

Progressive Jackpot

Your share is over $2,088

Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

Pig Roast - Saturday, Sept. 9

Celebrating years

50

Marvin & Joanne Gorres

Come, join the fun!

Annual

13th Annual “Wild Rose” Pulling Sled, Clayton Fire Department and friends

would like to invite you to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary OPEN HOUSE August 26, 2017 12-4 p.m. at the Gorres Residence 759 60th St., Amery

Amery Fall Festival is Sept.14-17

NO GIFTS PLEASE

Happy 48th Birthday Tony on Aug. 29 Love, Mom & Dad

Pancake Breakfast

$6 for adults

Saturday, Aug. 26 (13 years & up) $4 for Children 6 to 11 a.m.

(12 years & under) Apple River Fire Department in Range The 1st Annual

CLEAR LAKE ECO FAIR August 26, 8 am-3 pm

Clear Lake Park Chalet HONORING THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY OF GAYLORD NELSON FOUNDER OF EARTH DAY AND NATIVE OF CLEAR LAKE 8-10 a.m. Kids’ Bike Rodeo - Clear Lake Police Dept.

8-10 a.m. Athletic/Leisure Activities - Demonstrations and Participation - Tai Chi, Canoe Education, Hiking available in Park 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Detailed schedule to be posted at the event.

•Pontoon Rides from the Chalet to the Main Park & Campground (all day at the handicap accessible dock) - provided by Nextgen •Kid’s Activities - Fishing Demo (Trout Unlimited) - Gaylord Nelson Scavenger Hunt •Environmental Tent - Variety of Environmental Groups and ECO Friendly Vendors •Artist Tent - Free Face Painting - Art Demonstrations •Outdoor Sports Demos and Presentations - Homing Pigeons Demos and Talk. More to be announced.

•Horse Care and Riding Demo FREE •12-2 p.m. Helicopter Rides - additional fee

Admission!

Food and Drink: •Farmer to Farmer Coffee •FREE Fresh Park Well Water •Brats, Hot Dogs, Sweet Corn, Wood Fired Pizza - all for purchase Fundraisers: •Drawing for a Hand-made Quilt by Jill Harris •Silent Auction - ECO Friendly Products and Creative Items •Bring your lawn chair and water bottles •Bring a life jacket - some will be provided •Handicap accessible

Cindy “Reed” Hatella at 715-225-9320 - Melanie Lombardo at 651-271-0352 See Clear Lake ECO Fair on facebook

Amery Community Club thanks the 2017 Music on the River sponsors KATE & PAUL

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Danielson Family

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Phyllbeas • Forrest Inn • Club 53

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Apple River Fire & Rescue

Woodland Lakes Rotary

LEADHOLM

Williams & Davis Law Office

Northwest Communications www.nwcomm.net

& LAMERE INSURANCE AGENCY

Dave’s Auto

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Larry & Lorna

Coleman

Dennis Carson • Kay Erickson • Christopherson Eye Clinic • Stone Creek Custom Interiors• PaperWorx

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Garage Sale ads HUGE GARAGE SALE 1175 2 3/4 St. Turtle Lake

617 Dickey Av S, Amery

Thursday Aug. 24 9am-6pm Friday Aug. 25 9am-6pm

Vintage Glass & Collectable Sale

Antique furniture, much misc.

Reasonable prices.

Much $1 & under

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Aug. 24, 25 & 26 8 to 5

Cherished Teddies figurines, Chicco travel system (stroller/ carrier/2 car bases), jewelry, white ice skates, roller blades & pads, 2 desks, glass accent tables, puzzles/ games, artwork/prints, winter wear, women’s clothing sizes 10-2x, formal dresses, some baby items, household/kitchenware, holiday décor, yarn/craft, bath light and shelf, books and much more.

GARAGE SALE

GROUP SALE

Huge Garage Sale

Clear Lake 213 5th Place NW

Something for everybody! My junk could be your treasure.

PLEASE COME

245 Hamilton Ave.

60 years of downsizing of “stuff ”

Friday, Aug. 25, 8 am-6 pm Sat. Aug. 26, 9 am-1 pm Sun. Aug. 27, 8 am-2 pm

Thurs. Aug. 24, 3:30-7 Fri. Aug. 25, 9-2 (Street behind True Value) Bedding, clothing, purses, shoes, Yamaha keyboard/stand, puzzles, Xmas lites, outdoor garage lite, VCR, tapes, CDs, 3-one man tents, 3 piece (blue sofa) available to sell. (Like new). Lots of misc. items clean and cheap!

Friday & Saturday, Aug. 25 & 26, 9-5

927 40th St., Clayton

From Amery: Keller Ave. east on Cty. F 2 miles, left on J, east 4 miles, left north on 40th 2 miles.

From Hwy. 63 west on J to 40th St. North 2 miles

Aug. 24, 25 & 26 9 am-6 pm

111 2nd Ave. Clear Lake down by Reeve

AREA GOLF LEAGUES Amery Women’s Golf League 18-HOLE LEAGUE Aug. 16Championship results Medalist: Sheryl Forshier 84 A Flight Low gross: Jody Waterman 90 Low net: Paula Fussy 73 Low putts: Jody Waterman 28 B Flight Low gross: Susan Olson 108 Low net: Barb Nelson 76 Low putts: Barb Nelson 33 Game of the day: Diane Berg - longest drive; Daryl Beadle - Longest putt C Flight Low gross: Shirley Schmidt 120 Low net: Vi Nelson 78 Low putts: Shirley Schmidt 36 Game of the day: Shirley Schmidt longest drive; Shirley Schmidt - Longest putt Chip-ins: Sheryl Forshier #10 Birdies: Paula Fussy #15 Eagle: Sheryl Forshier #10

9-HOLE LEAGUE Aug. 16 Tournament results Division A Low gross: Katie Schanon 44 Low net: Sue Wears 35 Low putts: Tracey Anderson 16 Long drive: Gwen Wold Closest to pin: Sue Wears Division B Low gross: Bette Elmer 62 Low net: Sid Jones 44 Low putts: Sally Christenson 17 Longest drive: Rhonda Fitzgerald Closest to pin: Sid Jones Division C Low gross: Mandy Brotzel 60 Low net: Melinda Peterson 40 Low putts: Ore Schock 19 Longest drive: Melinda Peterson Closeset to pin: Jill Olson

Clear Lake Women’s Golf League August 15 results A Flight Low gross: Cheri Lee 45 Low net: Carol Hougdahl and Chery Harshman 36 Low putts: Mary Smith, Karrie Drinkman and Barb Roy 16 B Flight Low gross: Cathy Gorres 49 Low net: Diane Shafer 31 Low putts: Andrea Legut and Diane Kuhl 16 C Flight Low gross: Julie Schultz 55 Low net: Mirianne Lillie 36 Low putts: Rosemary Olson 16 D Flight Low gross: Bonnie Fox 57 Low net: Cathy Hansen 31 Low putts: Mary Younger and Linsa Shafer 16 Games: Cathy Hansen, Margie Stary, Cheryl Harshman, Cindy Johnson, Mary Smith and Marie Bannink Chip Ins: Betty Rogers and Karrie Drinkman TEAM STANDINGS Rowdy Rebels .................27 Slice Girls................... 18 Goof Balls ......................27 Chipper Chicks ......... 15 7 Brothers .......................24 Backwoods Hackers 15 Sharks .............................24 Happy Hookers.......... 15 Wild Whackers ..............18 Golf Bags .................... 12

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Redeemer Lutheran Church

HOME FOR RENT located next to church on South Keller, Amery

3 BR, 2 bath, finished basement, all appliances plus washer & dryer, single attached garage, nice back yard. $1100/month plus $1100 security deposit Includes water, garbage, sewer 12 MONTH LEASE No smoking. No pets.

References plus background check.

Available Sept. 1

Contact Jeff by phone or text 715-928-2824, or leave a message at 715-268-9593 or email jeffm@amerytel.net

$500 Sign On Bonus with successful completion of 1st 6 months!

Sign On Bonus applies to FT Employees

FT Die Cutter Starting pay from $8.26-$10.61 BOE

FT & PT Electronic Assemblers Flexible schedules.

Starting pay between $7.74-$9.76 BOE

QUALITY MANAGER

APARTMENT FOR LEASE Ridgeview Senior Apartments 390 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, WI 55 years of age or older

One bedroom and den. 820 sq. ft.

Kitchen, Dishwasher, Stacking washer & dryer, inside garage, Heat, Electricity, Clear Lake Cable and many amenities included.

NO INCOME RESTRICTIONS Non-smoking facility

New Richmond, WI Minimum of 5 years experience in quality assurance. Will coordinate all activities involved in ISO certification & be responsible for all Quality inspectors & Techs.

Prefer experience in Medical injection Molding with previous experience in calibration systems, first articles & inspections, adavanced math & statistics is desired. Excellent salary - $60,000 to $80,000. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation & holidays. 401k plan and more!

For more information call Art at 715-263-2544

Apply online at prismplasticsinc.com or mail resome to Products Inc., PO Box 446 New Richmond, WI 54017

Affordable Living!

The Amery Housing Authority offers a variety of affordable units in the Amery area. Rents are based on 30% of the household annual income.

FT Screen Printers

Amery Technical Products, Inc. 241 Venture Drive Amery, WI 54001 715-268-8146

HELP WANTED

Amery Technical Products is seeking a 2nd shift Machine Operator that will be trained on the job.

The Authority has 2 bedroom units available immediately Visit www.ameryhousing authority.org to obtain an application or call the office 715-268-2500 All units are non-smoking

No phone calls please

Amtec offers competitive wages and a generous package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances as well as FSA, HSA, Paid Time Off and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Serious candidates please apply as soon as possible in person at the address above from 8 am-3 pm

Four 10 hour days Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 am-4 pm No experience needed - on the job training

APPLY TODAY! www.gdsiswitches.com Send resumes to: Cheri Richards at richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

Marketing & Public Relations Associate Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond Campus

The Marketing & Public Relations Associate promotes programs, campus events and successes throughout the community, and implements activities in accordance with The College marketing and enrollment management plan.

This position is a member if the Collegewide marketing team, helping develop and provide support for Collegewide initiative as directed.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: http://witc.edu/employ

We Have Full Time Employment We Have Full Time Employment Available In Our Manufacturing Department

Available In Our Manufacturing CNC ROUTER OPERATOR – 1STDepartment SHIFT

Deadline to apply: August 21, 2017 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/

Access/Affirmative Action/Veterans/ ST Disability Employer and Educator Sunway, Inc., dba Stratis Industries, is a modern, TTY 711 innovative company based Centuria, Wisconsin. a Stratis Industries, is a in modern, innovative company based in Our environment is energetic and creative and the sin. Our environment energetic and creative and the perfect perfect fit for someone is interested in contributing terested in contributing to a growing, successful company. to a growing, successful company. a CNCWeRouter Operator – wood and plastics are seeking a CNC Router Operator – wood and plastics als with experience in set up and operation of CNC machines with shop experience in set up and are desired. omo, Versatile Fanuc,individuals and wood backgrounds operation of CNC machines are necessary; Komo, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ed; some restrictions Fanuc, lifting and wood shop backgrounds are desired. or a challenge and the opportunity to learn a variety ofLocated skills at inANY a Campus Training is provided; some lifting restrictions The Paramedic Teaching Specialist manages the nment?

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careers@stratisindustries.com careers@stratisindustries.com Sunway Inc. Sunway Inc. Dba Stratis Industries Dba Stratis Industries Attn: Human Resources Attn: Human Resources 321 East 1st 321 East 1stStreet Street Centuria, WI 54824 Centuria, WI 54824

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POSITION AVAILABLE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY 2017-18 School Year POSITION:

Fleet Mechanic

Year round position Mon.-Fri.

REQUIREMENTS: *Must have or acquire a CDL with a School Bus endorsement *Must have High School diploma or equivalent *Must be able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 75 pounds. *Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills *Must be able to work independently *Must demonstrate ability to use all equipment, materials and supplies needed for the position *Must exhibit interpersonal skills necessary to work with children and the public *Must be able to maintain confidentiality of staff, students and families *Must have a happy, positive demeanor and enjoy working with children, parents and fellow employees DUTIES: *Oil Changes, brakes and other routine maintenance and repairs *Snow plowing and helping in the grounds area when needed *Fleet maintenance record keeping *Bus driving when needed *Training provided SALARY: $17.31 starting wage TO APPLY: Complete application on WECAN (https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/).

DEADLINE: until filled

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Full and Part Time

1st & 2nd Shift Cycle Techs/Processing

Caregivers 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts St. Croix Falls location

Technicians Is your career laser at atechnology dead end or 1978, are you Preco Inc., a- leader in industrial since readyis to getforinto a new Inc., a Stop in for looking talented, careertechnology? oriented technicalPreco help to fuel leaderourincontinued industrial laser technology since 1978 application growth. Located in Somerset, Wisconsin and is 343 McKinney St., looking for talented, career oriented technical help.

Hudson, Wisconsin we offer a personal environment that St. Croix Falls Located in Somerset WI and Hudson WI, we will offer provides a great of life fortechnical the family and a profesan intellectual and quality challenging environment.

• Associates degree (A.A.) lor equivalent from 2-year college or technical school • A minimum of two years experience in mold maintenance & tooling related functions is required • Setup and startup all production jobs that consistent of staying within the processing parameters & master cycles • Able to troubleshoot production jobs if need be • Own your own tools • Work together as a TEAM player

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Send resume to: Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446 New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com No phone calls please

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We are seeking a Maintenance Technician at our award winning cheese facility in Clayton, WI. This plant produces quality provolone cheese and value-added whey products for customers around the world.

Must be available to work third shift relief 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Weekends and holidays are required as needed.

sional environment rich in diversity, technology and intellec-

challenge. (2nd, 3rd & Weekend Shifts) CNC tual TECHNICIAN

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES – individual Preco is looking for skilled and hard working Amery Memory Care that has experience with CNC programming and have 2nd, 3rd and Weekend Shifts is looking for a history of proving themselves in the production

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Qualified candidates qualitydegree and delivery as assigned within manutechnical andobjectives experience setting up,a operating, and developing for CNC facturing setting.processes Strong mathematical, oral, machine computer andtools.

Preferred willschool have experience in laser writtencandidates skills a must. High education/GED and lifting applications, welding applications, in blueprint up to 50 lbs required. interpretation, computer applications, and the ability to efforts will be rewarded with a competitive solve Your problems independently while being an salary excellent team and player. benefits package as well as ongoing opportunities for For complete job description, please growth. For consideration, send your resumevisit to: our website at www.precoinc.com.

Email: hr@precoinc.com Preco Inc., Attn: HR Dept., 500 Laser Drive, MACHINIST Somerset, WI 54025 or fax to 715-247-5650. EOE.

Responsible for the machining and fitting of parts and Preco Inc. assemblies according to blueprints, 215 Birch St. W, Amery www.precoinc.com written or verbal specifications with minimal supervision. Primary Responsibilities: Efficiently produce parts by setting up and operating machine shop equipment; Make fixtures and tooling as needed to complete jobs; Complete alignment and quality checks using basic measuring devices; Recommend design improvements and process changes with limited supervision; Responsible for machine maintenance and training of other staff. Hiring Qualifications: Technical school graduate in related field or equivalent training; Ability to work from blueprints, Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. Thermal Plastic Inc. required; Math and sketches, andDesign, verbal instructions A Precision Custom Injection Molding mechanical aptitude; Proficient in the use of standard A Company Precision Custom Injection Molding Specializing in Engineering Polymers machinist tools and measuring instruments; Familiar Seeking qualified candidate for position of: Polymers Company Specializing in properties Engineering with working of metals; Program machining center using M & G codes; Familiarity with Mastercam Seeking qualified candidate Molding Technician for position of: and/or Surfcam.

2nd shift Hours 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. 3rd shift Hours 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Your efforts will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package well asP.M. ongoing opportunities 2nd shift Hours 3:00 P.M. toas11:00

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Job Description: Set up, start, operate, trouble shoot and tear down plastic injection molding machines.

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3rd shift Hours 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.

1. Job Description: Set up, start, operate, trouble shoot and tear down plastic injection Set up and tear down molding machines, Start and trouble shoot molding machines, Set up and tear down molding machines. auxiliary equipment (drill press, air press welder etc). Work with quality and engineering as needed, 2.Perform General Responsibilities: upinand tearofdown molding Start and trouble equipment safety checks,Set Assist training operators, Keep amachines, clean and organized work area, shoot molding machines, and tear down auxiliary equipment (drill press, air We have all the ingredients to help you succeed: Participate in corrective action andSet leanup activities, Suggest process improvements activities to supervisor, press welder etc). Workinwith Perform work responsibilities a safequality manner and engineering as needed. Perform equipment • Company supplied uniforms, footwear and tools safety checks.

Assist in training of operators. Keep a clean and organized work area.

• Company paid training 3.

Physical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required activto talk Participate in corrective action and lean activities. Suggest process improvements • Exceptional benefits: medical, dental & life insurance, shortand hear.

The employeePerform is often required to sit and use theirin hands andmanner. fingers, to handle or feel. The ities to supervisor. work responsibilities a safe term disability, pension and 401(k) frequently requiredWhile to stand, walk, reach the withresponsibilities arms and hands occasionally or balance, 3.employee Physicalis Requirements: performing of the job,climb the employee • Tuition assistance and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands • A culture that values people and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach • A safe, healthy work environment 4. Competencies: Able to properly operate basic hand tools (wrench, screw driver, hammer, etc). Knowledge with arms and hands, occasionally climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or • Ongoing opportunities to advance, grow, and lead of or ability to learn IQMS, press controls and auxiliary equipment. Ability to read and write English. Basic crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. shop math. Must become fork truck operator certified. Items on this list will be verified or demonstrated 4.through Competencies: Able to properly operate basic hand tools screw driver, hamsatisfactory completion of the defined probationary period (ref:(wrench, TDI Company Policy Manual HRwww.foremostfarms.com mer,Section etc). Knowledge of or ability to learn IQMS, press controls and auxiliary equipAP-01 205) ment. Ability to read and write English. Basic shop math. Must become fork truck operator certified.

Itemshandling on thisexperience, list will befamiliar verified demonstrated satisfac5. Other desired traits: Material withor Lean manufacturing,through experience in an We’re looking for employees who challenge the status quo, innovate and injection molding environment, supervisory experience.period (ref: TDI Company Policy Manual tory completion of the defined probationary aim for excellence. Because we’re working to be the world’s best – to Be HRAP-01 Section 205) Foremost – we’ll bring out the best in you. We’re already one of the 5. Other desired traits: Material handling experience, familiar with Lean manufacturing, nation’s top 10 dairy cooperatives, making Wisconsin cheese and dairyT.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants can apply in person experience in an injection molding environment, supervisory experience. ingredients for the global marketplace. But we’re not satisfied. Are you? or by sending a resume to: Please apply online at www.foremostfarms.com Thermal Plasticwages Design, T.D.I. offers competitive andInc. excellent benefits.

Qualified applicants 1116 can apply person or by sending a resume to: East in Pine Street St CroixPlastic Falls WI.Design, 54024 Thermal Inc. Attn: H.R. Manager 1116 East Pine Street View us on line: www.tdimolding.com We offer progressive wage increases, shift premiums and over time.

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Preco Inc., a leader in industrial laser technology since 1978, is looking for talented, career oriented technical help to fuel our continued growth. Located in Somerset, Wisconsin and Hudson, Wisconsin we offer a personal environment that provides a great quality of life for the family and a professional environment rich in diversity, technology and intellectual challenge.

Visit www.precoinc.com today to learn more about joining our family!

PRODUCTION WORKER – 2nd & 3rd Shifts Hudson, WI location. Operate custom and standard CNC equipment for processing a wide variety of materials.

Accountable for meeting cost, quality and delivery objectives as assigned within a manufacturing setting. Strong mathematical, oral, computer and written skills a must. High school education/GED and lifting up to 50 lbs. required. Your efforts will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package as well as ongoing opportunities for growth.

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Technicians - Is your career at a dead end or are you your career at a dead endPreco or are you readyTechnicians to get into a- Isnew technology?

Inc., a As a Polk County, WI. Employee you will be benefit leaderready get into a new technology?

Preco Inc., a leader in is in toindustrial laser technology since 1978 eligible including Health Insurance, Dental/Vision looking for talented, career oriented technical industrial laser technology since 1978 is looking for talented,help.

Insurance, Paid Time Off, WRS Retirement, etc. Please Located Somerset WIhelp. andLocated Hudson WI, weWIwill careerinoriented technical in Somerset andoffer call for more information or apply online now! an intellectual and challenging technical environment.

Hudson WI, we will offer an intellectual and challenging techDeadline to Apply: 9/4/17 environment. (2nd, 3rd & Weekend Shifts) Call with any questions 715-268-7107 CNC nical TECHNICIAN

CNC TECHNICIAN (2nd, 3rd & Weekend Shifts)

YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position require- Preco is looking for skilled and hard working individual that has experience with CNC programming and have ments, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC a history proving themselves in individual the production Preco isof looking for skilled and hard working that

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Correction Officer Polk County Justice Center Full-time - Non-Exempt Position $20.30 hour This position is responsible for providing care, custody and the detention of male and female inmates in the Jail; providing a positive rehabilitative influence to all inmates; insuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws; and acting within the policies and procedures of the Polk County Jail. **Polk County will provide complete training, including the six week Basic Jailer Certification program to successful candidate .

machining environment.

We will train individuals has experience with CNC programming and have a history of with the laser systems.

Qualified candidates will have proving themselves in the production machining environtechnical degree and experience setting up, operating, ment. We will train individuals with the laser systems. Qualiand developing processes for CNC machine tools. fied candidates will havewill technical degree and experienceinset-laser Preferred candidates have experience ting up, operating, and developing processes applications, welding applications,for CNC in machine blueprint tools. Preferred candidatesapplications, will have experience laserability ap- to interpretation, computer and inthe solveplications, problems independently being an excellent welding applications, inwhile blueprint interpretation, team computer player. applications, and the ability to solve problems For complete jobwhile description, please independently being an excellent teamvisit player.our website at www.precoinc.com.

For complete job description, please visit our website at www.precoinc.com.

MACHINIST MACHINIST - 1st Shift

Responsible forforthe fitting of parts Responsible themachining machining andand fitting of parts and as-and assemblies according to blueprints, written verbal semblies according to blueprints, written or verbal or specifispecifications with minimal supervision.

Primary cations with minimal supervision. Primary Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Efficiently produce parts by setting For consideration, send your Efficiently produce parts by setting up and operating machine up and operating machine shop equipment; Make resume to: Preco Inc., Attn: HR 2 shopand equipment; Makeasfixtures and tooling as needed to fixtures tooling needed to complete jobs; Dept. 500 Laser Dr., Somerset, Deadline to apply: September 12, 2017 complete jobs; Complete alignment quality checks using WI 54025 or Complete alignment and qualityandchecks using basic YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, basic measuring devices; Recommend design improvements fax to 715-247-5650. measuring devices; Recommend design position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC Email: hr@precoinc.com EOE. improvements and process with limited and process changes with limited changes supervision; Responsible supervision; machine Technicians - Is your career at a dead end or are you for machineResponsible maintenance andfortraining of othermaintenance staff. Hiring ready to get into a new technology? Preco Inc., a and training of other staff.

Hiring Qualifications: leader in industrial laser technology since 1978 is Qualifications: Technical school graduate in related field or CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT looking for talented, career oriented technical help.

Technical school graduate in related field or Seeking Quality Located in Somerset WI and Hudson WI, we will offer Inspector SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS equivalent training; Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, an intellectual and challenging technical environment.

The Clear Lake School District is ac- equivalent training; Ability to work from blueprints, and verbal required; Math required; and mechanical apti-and cepting applications for substitutes to be sketches, 1st Shift andinstructions verbal instructions Math CNC TECHNICIAN (2 , 3 & Weekend Shifts) - 8 hour shift hired on a daily as needed basis for the tude; Proficient in the use of standard machinist tools and Preco is looking for skilled and hard working individual mechanical aptitude; Proficient in the use of standard 2017-2018 school year. that has experience with CNC 5programming and have days a week 7am-3:30pm measuring instruments; Familiar withinstruments; working properties of tools and measuring Familiar a history of proving themselves in the production Substitute Classroom Teachers machinist machining environment. We will train individuals with with working properties of metals; Program machining metals; Program machining center using M & G codes; FamilParaprofessional Classroom Aide the laser systems.

Qualified candidates will have •Minimum of 1 year prior inspection experience in a plastics manufacturing environment technical degree and experience setting up, operating, Substitutes centeriarity using & G codes; Familiarity with Mastercam •SPC knowledge withM Mastercam and/or Surfcam. and developing processes for CNC machine tools.

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Send resume to: Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446 MACHINIST Responsible for the machining and fitting of parts and New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com assemblies according to blueprints, written or verbal specifications with minimal supervision. Primary Responsibilities: Efficiently produce parts by setting up and operating machine shop equipment; Make fixtures and tooling as needed to complete jobs; Complete alignment and quality checks using basic measuring devices; Recommend design improvements and process changes with limited supervision; Responsible for machine maintenance and training of other staff. Hiring Qualifications: Technical school graduate in related field or equivalent training; Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions required; Math and mechanical aptitude; Proficient in the use of standard machinist tools and measuring instruments; Familiar with working properties of metals; Program machining center using M & G codes; Familiarity with Mastercam and/or Surfcam.

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Your efforts will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package as well as ongoing opportunities for Applications are available online at www. Your efforts will be rewarded with a competitive salary clwarrriors.org or in the main offices of and benefits growth. Forpackage consideration, to hr@precoinc. as email well your as resume ongoing opportunities any of our school buildings. If interested com or mail your resume to: Preco Inc., Attn: HR, 500 Laser in applying please include letter of interest, application, and a copy of license (if Drive, Somerset, WI 54025. Fax 715-247-5650. EOE. Bus Driver Substitute Staff

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Qualifications: Position requires a balance of secretarial and organizational expertise. Applicant must possess excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration as part of the District Office team.

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If you are new to the district, employment applications will be available for you to complete. Please bring with a copy of your driver’s license and your social security card for new hire paperwork. Also needed by all attendees will be a copy of your Wisconsin Department of Education license, if you are wishing to sub in an area that requires licensing, such as paraprofessionals or teachers or any certificates you may have if you are wishing to sub in food service or custodial areas. Bus drivers should bring a copy of your license with bus endorsement if it has not already been provided to the district.

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Clear Lake Football Front row, left to right: Jasic Manning, Jordan Blanchard, Matthew Anderson, Ivan Ruble, Will Fitzer, Karl Kobernick, Jordyn Haley, Xavier Komanec. Second row: Adam Kaczmarski, Josh Levra, Trevor Kivi, Brett Brabec, Hunter Levy, Sean Singh, Jared Fritz, Gabe Colbeth, Daymond Bad Horse, Eddie Monette. Third row: Jackson Fuller, Angel Guillen, Cal Rosen, Conner Schramski, Kent Hughes, Brent Paulson, Dane Soderberg, Noah Wieczorek, Wyatt Hase, Alix Logan, Jeremy Kuhn. Fourth row: Evan Rogers, Korey Catts, Nick Sempf, Ashton Duden, Ryan Blanchard, Dale Rosen, Wyatt Komanec, Steve Ruble, Garret Andersen, Alex St. John, Trent Avery, Jackson Steinberger. Fifth row: Brett Benson, Joe Espeseth, Tucker Bell, Croix Hughes, Ryan Hayden, Marshall Cain, Kincaid Hughes, Tim Knops, Michael Lillie, Colton Stahl, Jarrett Marlett.

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The Clear Lake football team will be under new leadership for the 2017 season. Taking over a program that finished 5-5 overall and 4-3 in Lakeland-South Conference play a year ago is new head coach Brent Paulson.

Coach Paulson inherits 15 returning letterwinners from the squad that was eliminated

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terback and defensive end Cale Rosen, a 2nd-team all-conference player at both positions.

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First-team all conference linebacker Gabe Colbeth also returns to lead the defense.

Overall, the Warriors return seven players with all-conference recognition and another eight letterwinners.

Junior wide receiver Marshall Cain is back after a second-team all-conference season, while senior Hunter Levy returns as a second team all-conference linebacker.

Earning honorable mention last season were: defensive lineman Jered Fritz, linebacker Noah Wieczorek and offensive lineman Korey Catts.

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It's an exciting time for high school distance runners in Clear Lake as, for the first time ever, they will have a cross country team.

Head coach Kristi Niles says she wants the main focus for her team to be feeling confident in their abilities, working hard and continuing to drop their times as the season progresses.

"I believe that with school and community support, we can build a strong program that will benefit both winter and spring sports programs as well as promote self-confidence and running for a lifetime," Niles said. "I'm excited to be making this inaugural journey with a group of hard-working, goal-oriented, enjoyable athletes."

While she admits the lack of experience will be a challenge for her team, coach Niles said, "Our true weakness won't be known."

Clear Lake has 14 total athletes on its boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cross country teams, with just two seniors.

"The solid work ethic, competitiveness and coachability of these individuals will be a great strength," Niles said.

The girls' team consists of Montana Niles, Clara Pearson, Aubree Schramski, Aleena Krueger, Kenedi Brenne, Natalie Kreier and Abby Keller.

Making up the boys' squad are Isaac Pearson, Edwardo Garcia, Alex Burbach, Shane Larson, John Pearson, Sean Ritterpusch and Adam Loenser.

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Clear Lake Cross Country Back row, left to right: John Pearson, Sean Ritterpusch, Isaac Pearson, Alex Burbach, Adam Loenser, Shane Larson. Front row: Kenedi Brenne, Aleena Krueger, Montana Niles, Clara Pearson, Aubree Schramski, Natalie Kreier. Missing was Edwardo Garcia.

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Clear Lake Volleyball Front row, left to right: Jalyn Bad Horse, Mackenzie Ward, Kaylee Sunday, Kierra Pickard, Amelia Johnson. Middle row: Gabby Loenser, Megan Zimmer, Sam Haley, Lilyan Hacker, Madison Zimmer, Gina Strenke. Back row: Kate Petersen, Julianna Rosen, Rayne Vangsness, Maggie Rosen, Lydia Mara, Molly Petersen and Hannah Monson.

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Clear Lake volleyball coach Alicia Strilzuk is optimistic about her 2017 team, saying that her players are "striving to have one of their most competitive seasons yet."

Last year's squad finished with a 20-7 overall record and was third in the Lakeland-Central Conference behind undefeated Clayton and runner up Turtle Lake. Five of the Warriors' seven losses came to those two squads with Clayton eventually knocking Clear Lake out of the playoffs in the second

round. Clayton went on to earn the honor of being the WIAA Division 4 State runner-up.

"Although a young team, we have four returning starters, three of them earning post-season accolades," Coach Strilzuk said.

"The girls have been working hard in the off-season and are ready to come on strong this year. We have a lot of gifted athletes. I am so excited to get them working together on the court, fighting for the top spot in the conference."

All four of those returning starters are sophomores. Julianna Rosen and Maggie Rosen were both all-conference selections

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Clayton, Turtle Lake and Cameron are all expected to battle for the conference title again this year.

Coach Strilzuk said her team will have to work hard to win against all three of those teams, but with hard work in practice and dedication to utilizing her athletes' strength, the Warriors too will be tough to beat.

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After an 0-8 season last year, Clayton's football team will officially be moving to 8-man football in 2017. With a fresh start on the way, the Bears have their sights set on the postseason this year.

"We have a good mix of upper and lower classmen," said Coach Mike Schradle."(We) hope to play a full JV schedule

and be competitive in conference."

Returning this season are senior captains Chris Moskal and Andrew Schradle as well as juniors Thomas Hoffman, Brock Johnson, CJ Manske, Brendan Swagger and Brett Juleff.

Luck, Siren and Northwood are picked as the preseason conference favorites while the Bears aim to be competitive in every game.

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2016 was a great year for Clayton Volleyball.

The team was undefeated in the Lakeland Conference with a 12-0 record. The Bears won regional and sectional titles and finished as Division 4 State Runner-up. The team finished with a 28-6 record.

The good news for Clayton fans is that the nucleus of that team is returning to the court this year.

Coach Sadie Schradle has seven returning letter winners. Senior Anastasia Newville, juniors Jaedyn Bussewitz, Kiana Fall, Marissa Gilbertson, Kailey Ketz, Alison Leslie, and Selena Levendoski are all back for this season.

Joining the letter winners on the squad this year are sophomore Isabelle Magnuson and freshmen Corey Leslie, Amelia Pietz, Abbie Schradle, Grace Schradle, and Olivia Szobody.

After hosting a scrimmage on Aug. 19, the Bears will travel to UW-Stout to participate in the Sprawl on Aug. 25-26 and open their season on the road at Shell Lake on Aug. 29.

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Coming off a fourth-place conference finish and sectional qualifying effort a year ago, Amery's girls' golf team returns two letter winners and has aspirations of another sectional appearance.

Leading the charge are seniors Annie Lorsung, who placed fifth in the Middle Border Conference last year, and Sylvie Johnson.

Individually, Lorsung has her sights set on competing at the state meet.

Also back with hopes of making an impact on the varsity squad are senior Ali Hoyer and sophomore Carli Vincent.

Head coach Darcy Lorsung in encouraged by the fact that the numbers are up this year, as the team grew to 14 people. But experience is not on the team's side as it must replace three golfers who graduated from last year's team.

As has been the case in recent years, New Richmond is the preseason conference favorite. Meanwhile, Ellsworth is expected to finish second in the MBC race.

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Amery Tennis Back row, left to right: Alexis Engelking, Ally de la Cruz, Hailey Clausen, Autumn Rivard, Hannah Elmer, Mikayla Peterson, Allison Oman, Ava Roe. Middle row: Lidia Curtis, Deanna Meyer, Amari Conner, Drew Meyer, Olivia Peterson, Essie Whitehead, Lexi Wilcox, Chloe Keller. Front row: Sarah Gilbertson, Sophia Whitley, Hannah Zinn, Olivia Braaten, Grace Springett, Rachel Anderson.

Not pictured: Rebecca Kegley, Kelsey Oman, Olivia Pettersen, Addie Tollakson, Paighton Tyman.

Amery Warrior tennis fine tuning game/strategy

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With a strong 5-1 Middle Border Conference season in its back pocket, the Amery girls' tennis team already has a strong foundation heading into the 2017 season. This year, it will be about patience and consistency.

"The girls' will be working on making fewer unforced errors and making their opponents hit more shots," said Amery Head Coach Tanya Julson. "We don't

want to give them any free points."

Returning letter winners Deanna Meyer, Allison Oman, Olivia Braaten, Grace Springett and Essie Whitehead and Hanna Zinn have big plans again this year after placing second at sub sectionals and 6th of 17 teams at the sectional tournament in 2016.

Zinn placed second at the 2016 conference tournament at No. 4 singles while Oman and Braaten did the same at No. 2 doubles. Whitehead and Springett claimed second in No. 3 doubles at the

conference tournament. Both doubles teams also placed third at the sectional tournament.

Looking to bolster the varsity roster this season are top returning JV players Autumn Rivard, Addie Tollakson, Olivia Peterson, Mykala Peterson and Drew Meyer.

Coach Julson said, "Another goal is to have all players moving into the offensive zone at the correct time and controlling points. We will be practicing different strategies to help us win."

Perennial conference favorite New Richmond remains the team to beat.

"It will be tough to compete with New Richmond, but every year, we win more games, matches and make them work harder to beat us," Julson said. "The returning letter winners have done very well in past seasons. I will be looking to them to lead the team and help the new players coming to the varsity. It's going to be a bit of a rebuilding year for half of the team."

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Amery Volleyball Front row, left to right: Alyssa Koehler, Ashley VanSomeren, Maddie Gates. Second row: Rachel Ganje, Kali Laqua, Abby Schmidt, Madelyn Granica, Drew Johnson, Belle Meyer, McKenzie Gamache. Third row: Brandi Swager, Alexis Walbridge, Justice Lammers, Hallie DeRosier, Alexyss Gates, Kelsey Johnson, Ella Schmidt, Emma Wolf. Back row: Jenna Hendrickson, Mariah Waalen, Anna Ganje, Lilly Streich, Drew Granica, Hannah VanSomeren, Riehle Kulzer. Not pictured: Kallie Weisenbeck, Eliza Carlson, Jana Hinz, Sara Garves.

Warriors aim to reach potential

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2016 was a tough season for the Amery volleyball team as it went winless in Middle Border Conference play and lost in the first round of the playoffs to Barron.

"Our goal for this season is to play to our potential," said Head Coach Lisa Markee. "In past seasons, I felt like we had more to offer than what

we showed on the court each night."

Returning its top five players from last season, Amery has the experience necessary to be competitive this season.

Madelyn Granica was the team kill leader a year ago while Abby Schmidt and Ella Schmidt recorded the most service aces on the squad.

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Other returning letterwinners are Alyssa Koehler and Kallie Weisenbeck.

Getting into a rhythm will be one of the biggest challenges as the Warriors bring in new setters and defensive specialists.

"We have a great core group of players returning to lead our team this season," Markee said. "They all have experience on the team and a passion to play the game."

This year's seniors will be leaned on to practice, play and act in a way that will drive the Warriors to reach their potential.

Osceola and Somerset are expected to battle it out for the conference title, but Markee says anything can happen in this conference on any given night.

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Amery Cross Country Back row, left to right: Jens Bjorge, Jude Ingham, Joshua Bohn, Annika Schwartz, Abby Braaten, Sydney Bosley, Meerit Lierse, Kameron Zmuda, Andrew Carlson. Front row: Grant Hoff, Juliana Graff, Ella Williamson, Lydia Monson, Mary Johnson, Libby Braaten, Ayla Russell. Not pictured: Henry Budke, Megan Osero

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The Amery boys' and girls’ cross country teams not only want to improve on last year's conference and sectional finishes, but they are looking to increase the size of their rosters during the 2017 season as well.

Coach Paul Enslin said his returning runners have shown the willingness to work hard on a daily basis, but depth is a concern, especially on the boys' team.

The only returning letterwinner for the boys' team is Jude Ingham.

Last year, the boys placed fifth in the Middle Border Conference and fourth at

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Amery Soccer Back row, left to right: Gus Wentz, Jonny Byrnes, Luke Kjeseth, Dylan Thomsen, Kenny Lepak, Mason Helbig, Chase Measner, Irving Saavedra, Ridge Sigsworth. Middle row: Luis Rapalo, Mason Bosley, Gilberto Flores, Trent Andersen, Galen Coy, Tommy Oman, Noah Rademaker, Devan Nelson, Nick Erickson. Front row: Austin DeLeon, Chris McLeod, Caleb Wilson, Samuel Otto, Andrew Prindle, Alexis Castorena-Gonsalez, Alex Thomsen, Ryan Van Blaricom, Dylan Eiynck. Not pictured: Jackson Moulton, Jackson Mahoney, Dong Nyugen, Andy Otto, Bryce Gehrman, Canyon Schwartz, Joey Bohn.

Defending champs preparing for dog fights

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2016 was a very successful year for the Amery boys' soccer team. Not only did it earn the title of co-Middle Border Conference champion, but it also claimed a regional championship with a 1-0 win over Ashland. Last year's squad posted a 15-3-2 overall record and was 7-1 in the MBC. And all that success is just another step toward the goal coach Flint Karis believes his team can achieve. With plans to advance further in the playoffs this year, Karis said his younger players will need to improve to solidify the lineup.

"Teamwork will be critical," Karis added.

Leading the effort on the field will be returning all-conference midfielders Ryan Van Blaricom and Luis Rapalo.

Karis says many players will be stepping into new roles this year as he expects tough competition from conference rivals New Richmond, Baldwin-Woodville, Somerset and Barron.

"Somerset may have the best goalkeeper in the conference," he said. "New Richmond has been playing all spring and summer. They will be a well-oiled machine from the start" "We will be able to match up, but every game will be a dog fight."

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Amery Football Back row, left to right: Mitchel Sigsworth, Jason Oft, Duane Stine, Bauer Panek, Grady Martin, Mitchell Kastanek, Tristun Trudeau, Bennett Hellie, Matt Knutson, Camden Smith. Fourth row: Jeremiah Sillman, Pake Brown, Dalton Johnson, Casey Anderson, Jenesis Gustafson, James Baillargeon, Connor Engebretson, Ryan McBrayer, Hunter Jenderny, Wyatt Luchtenburg, Mason Goulet. Third row: Brett Forrest, Lance Waalen, Zach Sobczak, Coach Jeremiah Fisk, Coach Chuck Wellman, Coach Josh Gould, Coach Carl Granica, Martin Hellie, Brett Swanson, Cole Larson. Second row: Jack Martinson, Chase Jonns, Michael Kurschinski, Joe Glenna, Coach Tony Gould, Head Coach Jesse Rose, Coach Jordan Luehman, Zachary Desota, Brandt Gumbert, Reece Kulzer, Keaton Tollakson. Front row: Cullen Wolf, Walker Ingham, Alec Stern, Lucas Mortenson, Tyler Reichert, Daniel Wolf, Tristen Madison

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Things are heading in the right direction for the Amery football team, which finished the 2016 season with 4-3 Middle Border Conference record, 5-5 overall record, and the program's first playoff appearance in 10 years.

Head Coach Jesse Rose says this year's team will have strength in its speed, athleticism and intelligence.

"We do lack size and experience, but these kids are dedicated, and I have been very impressed with the leadership of the seniors on this team," Rose said.

"Many of them have not played a lot of varsity snaps, but they are stepping up to the plate and leading this team like they are veterans."

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Letterwinners Returning for Amery Football Back row, left to right: Tyler Reichert, Mitchel Sigsworth, Camden Smith, Brett Swanson, Reece Kulzer. Middle row: Dalton Johnson, Bennett Hellie, Mitchell Kastanek, Conner Engebretson. Front row: Brett Forrest, Mason Goulet, James Baillargeon, Ryan McBrayer, Lance Waalen.

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Amery Football Friday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. at Barron Area Friday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. vs. Glenwood City in Amery Friday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. at Prescott Friday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. vs. Ellsworth in Amery Friday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. at Osceola Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. at St. Croix Central Friday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. vs. Somerset in Amery (Homecoming) Friday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. at New Richmond Friday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Woodville in Amery

Amery Boys’ Soccer Tuesday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. Triangular in Amery Tuesday, Aug. 29, 4:30 p.m. Game at Baldwin-Woodville Thursday, Aug. 31, 4:30 p.m. Game vs. New Richmond in Amery Tuesday, Sept. 5, 4:30 p.m. Game vs. Somerset in Amery Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:30 p.m. Game vs. Unity in Amery Monday, Sept. 11, 4:30 p.m. Game vs. Osceola in Amery Thursday, Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m. Game at Millpond Park, Baldwin-Woodville Monday, Sept. 18, 4:30 p.m. Game vs. Barron Area in Amery Thursday, Sept. 21, 4:30 p.m. Game at Cumberland Monday, Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m. Game vs. Hayward in Amery Thursday, Sept. 28, 4:30 p.m. Game at New Richmond Monday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Game at Osceola Thursday, Oct. 5, 4:30 p.m Game at Somerset Monday, Oct. 9, 4:30 p.m. Game at Medford Thursday, Oct. 12, 4:30 p.m. Game vs. Spooner in Amery

Amery Cross Country

Saturday, Aug. 26, 9:30 a.m. Invitational at Eau Claire City Wells Tuesday, Sept. 12, 4 p.m. Invitational at UW Barron County Campus Tuesday, Sept. 19, 4:30 p.m. Invitational at Whispering Pines, Cadott Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. Invitational at Lee Bolstad Golf Course, UM Tuesday, Oct. 3, 4 p.m. Invitational in Amery Thursday, Oct. 12, 4:15 p.m. Invitational at Prescott Friday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m. at Hatchery Creek County Park, Hayward

Amery Girls’ Tennis Wednesday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. Invitational at Osceola Friday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. Match vs. Rice Lake in Amery Tuesday, Aug. 22, 4:15 p.m. Match vs. New Richmond in Amery Tuesday, Aug. 29, 4:15 p.m. Match vs. Barron Area in Amery Thursday, Aug. 31, 4:15 pm. Match vs. Ellsworth in Amery Tuesday, Sept. 5, 4:15 p.m. Match at Osceola Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:15 p.m. Match at Baldwin-Woodville Saturday, Sept. 9: 9 a.m. Invitational at Baldwin -Woodville Tuesday, Sept. 12, 4:15 p.m. Match vs. Bloomer in Amery Tuesday, Sept. 19, 4:15 p.m. Match at Mondovi Thursday, Sept. 21, 4:15 p.m. Match vs. Unity in Amery Tuesday, Sept. 26, 8:30 am. Tournament at Osceola

Clear Lake Football

Friday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. at Boyceville Friday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. vs. Shell Lake in Clear Lake Friday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake in Clear Lake Friday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. at Frederic Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. vs. Flambeau in Clear Lake Friday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. vs. Elmwood/Plum City in Elmwood Friday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. vs. Lake Holcombe/Cornell at Lake Holcombe Friday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. vs. Pepin/Alma in Clear Lake

Clear Lake Cross Country Thursday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m. Invitational at Boyceville Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5 p.m. Invitational at Frederic Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:30 p.m. Invitational at Cameron Thursday, Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m. Invitational at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Thursday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m. Invitational TBD Thursday, Sept. 28, 4:15 p.m. Invitational at Spring Valley Tuesday, Oct. 3, 4 p.m. Invitational at Amery Tuesday, Oct. 10, 4 p.m. Conference Meet TBD Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. Sectional at Boyceville

Clear Lake Volleyball Wednesday, Aug. 23, 12 p.m. Invitational at Omni Center Thursday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. Invitational at Omni Center Tuesday, Aug. 29, 7:15 p.m. vs. Prairie Farm in Clear Lake Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7:15 p.m. at Turtle Lake Thursday, Sept. 7, 7:15 p.m. vs. Clayton in Clear Lake Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m. Invitational at Cadott Tuesday, Sept. 12, 7:15 p.m. at Shell Lake Thursday, Sept. 14, 7:15 p.m. vs. Northwood in Clear Lake Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7:15 p.m. at Cameron Thursday, Sept. 21, 7:15 p.m. at Prairie Farm Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. Tournament at Whitehall Thursday, Sept. 28, 7:15 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake in Clear Lake Tuesday, Oct. 3, 7:15 p.m. at Clayton Thursday, Oct. 5, 7:15 p.m. vs. Shell Lake in Clear Lake Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7:15 p.m. at Northwood Thursday, Oct. 12, 7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron in Clear Lake

Amery Volleyball Thursday, Aug. 24, 5 p.m. Triangular vs. Altoona & Hayward in Amery Monday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Match at Glenwood City Tuesday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m. Game at Spooner Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. Game at Barron Area Thursday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m. Match at Boyceville Tuesday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Game vs. Rice Lake in Amery Thursday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Contest at Prescott Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Contest vs. Ellsworth in Amery Thursday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Contest vs. Osceola in Amery Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. Invitational at Northwestern Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Contest at St. Croix Central Thursday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. Contest vs. Somerset in Amery Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m. Invitational in Amery Middle School Gym Tuesday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Contest at New Richmond Tuesay, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. Contest vs. Baldwin-Woodville in Amery

Amery Girls’ Golf Tuesday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m. Match at Bristol Bridge Golf Course, Somerset Thursday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. Invitational at Big Fish Golf Course, Hayward Tuesday, Aug. 22, 8:30 a.m. Invitational at Amery Golf Course Thursday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. Match at Krooked Creek Golf Course, Osceola Tuesday, Aug. 29, 9 am. Meet at Pheasant Hills, Baldwin-Woodville Thursday, Aug. 31, 4 p.m. Match at New Richmond Golf Course Wednesday, Sept. 6, 4:15 p.m. Match at Clifton Highland, Prescott Tuesday, Sept. 12, 4:15 pm. Match at Amery Golf Course Friday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m. Match at Pheasant Hills, Baldwin-Woodville Monday, Sept. 18, 4:15 p.m. Match at Ellsworth Country Club Tuesday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. MBC Tournament at Amery Golf Course Wednesday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. WIAA Regional at Pheasant Hills, Baldwin

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