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Building so much more than a house BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Twenty years ago Y2K hype caused wide spread paranoia, Wayne Gretzky retired with the New York Rangers hockey organization as “The Great One” and “Believe” by Cher was the chart topping No. 1 song. When member’s of Amery’s Congregational Church Missions Team think back 20 years, they remember it as the year they took their first voyage to make an impact in another community with Habitat for Humanity. Joyce Schafer said the group’s first trip was to Brainerd, Minnesota. “We tend to stay within a six hour radius. The farthest Alec Keller-Betzold trip was probably Brookings, South Dakota, and we have done quite a bit of work in the U.P. of Michigan,” said Joyce. Pastor Barry Schafer said originally Sherry Monson went with First Lutheran Church to Cleveland, Ohio, to see how the process works. He explained that Habitat for Humanity requires volunteers to be at least 16 years of age. It works perfectly for the church as Confirmation takes place during a student’s junior year and in order for a student to participate in that rite of passage, they must

‘I started 10 years ago and that house set the tone for me.’

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Sam and Barb Erickson had their ﬁrst encounters with this Red Tail Hawk last April. After bringing the bird to the U.M. Raptor Center, they were recently reunited when Sarah Bertsch brought him back to their home to be released after rehabilitation was completed.

Gentle hands provide a gentle landing for Red Tail Hawk BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

On Easter Sunday it is common for people to stumble upon brightly colored eggs in their yard, but Sam Erickson and his grandchildren came across something entire different that day while walking his property between Amery and Deer Park. The next day, Erickson told his wife, Barb, they had seen what may have been an injured Red Tail Hawk perched on a rock pile. The Erickson’s have quite a few wild birds around their property, which has a mixture of woods, fields, and lake around its perimeter. Barb tried her hardest on that Monday to try to find the bird, but sadly had no luck. “I looked all over out there and could not spot him. On Tuesday I was working in the garden and the hawk came walking along

the edge of the lawn. He didn’t attempt to fly or even flutter,” Barb said. It was late in the afternoon when Barb called her son, Matt Viebrock, who lives across the field from them and he made his way over. Barb next called the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota, located in Roseville. They instructed her to phone the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. The Raptor Center explained how Barb and her son should go about capturing and handling the hawk. The two of them took and large blanket and approached the bird from behind. Barb said, “We gently laid the blanket over him and he didn’t struggle at all.” They placed the hawk in a large dog kennel overnight as it was too late in the day to bring him to the Raptor Center. First thing Wednesday morn-

ing, Barb drove her rescued bird to the center. After dropping him off, she continued relations with the University to follow the hawk’s progress. The Red Tail Hawk ended up having both the Radius and Ulna bones broken in it’s wing. “He was very dehydrated and quite thin. He evidently had gone without food for quite some time. They slowly got him eating again. That has to be done very carefully,” said Barb. The hawk had surgery to repair his fractures and had hardware put in place for almost six weeks. After the hardware was removed, the bird was placed into a rehabilitation cage where he could re-learn how to fly. The Raptor Center assured the Erickson’s that should the hawk become well again, they would gladly bring him back

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Davis resigns after 27 ½ years on city council BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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It seems as if less time spent in Amery and recent committee assignments have led Alderperson Rick Davis to end his long journey on the Amery City Council. Mayor Paul Isakson announced the resignation of Davis during the July 10 City Council meeting. Davis was not present, but Isakson read the letter of resignation that was written SEE DAVIS, PAGE 2

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CONGO: Twenty years of working with Habitat for Humanity in several states CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

complete a major service project beforehand as part of the theme of “Learning about being Christian through service.” As perfectly as the Mission trip works as part of a student’s service obligation, many of them do not jump ship after being confirmed. It has been a common theme for participants of the Mission trip to participate yearly after getting a taste of helping others. Joyce said, “That’s the cool thing about some of our kids, they keep coming back. Then you have those of us who are well past confirmation age, but keep on going. We are going there to give, but the experience gives us back so much in return.” This summer’s Mission trip to Superior brought the total number of volunteers that have worked with Habitat over the past 20 years to 156 people, many of which have gone on numerous expeditions. “I started 10 years ago and that house set the tone for me. We managed to get siding, shingles, doors and windows installed during our time there. It was awesome to see how ecstatic the family was who would be living in the home. A week earlier there was nothing but a slab there. I saw the real affect we were having on people’s lives,” said Alec Keller-Betzold. Originally the Supervisor of the project slated for the house to get to that point in six to nine months because they didn’t have a large group to help get the work completed; that was until the Congregational team stepped in. Keller-Betzold said, “Our skill levels ranged from, ‘I think I can pound a nail into a piece of wood’ to 30 year veterans of building. It was amazing the way we tackled that project so quickly and we continue to do it year after year. I keep coming back to continue to pass the kindness on.”

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Team members attending the 20th anniversary mission included L-R: Barry Schaefer, Mason Henke, Barry Tulkki, Sue Olson, Nyla Anderson, Zach Silvis, Warren Henke, Adam Tulkki, Alec Keller-Betzold, Joyce Schaefer, Jeff Bylander, Bill Faughn, Sherry Monson, Sheldon Betzold, Abby Betzold, Dave Bowman, Deb Henke, Cheryl Bowman. Front row L-R: Allison Stauner and McKenna Hanson.

Adam Tulkki said, “I think a lot of us started going with worries in our mind like, ‘We are going to build a house and we don’t necessarily have many skills in that area,’ but we soon realized we were building so much more than a house. We were building a sense of community within our own little group and in the towns we were working in. Neighbors would stop and express what a difference we were making on their streets.” Cheryl Bowman said they divide their church team into smaller family groups while on their mission. “For example this year there were 20 of us on the trip, so we broke apart into four families of five people. We do bible study time with our families and we have daily jobs that are assigned to each family,” said Bowman. She said she feels you make such a strong connection with your family during the weeklong trip. “Every year the week before the trip I start to wonder whether I should really be going again. I feel like I am getting old so maybe I should throw in the towel. By the week’s end I am surprised by how quickly the time passed and it always feels like a spiritual revitalization. We have had our ups and downs on trips and we are

always there to support each other,” said Bowman. Nyla Anderson said, “For me it is an opportunity to live my faith for a week. We go through life and all of the trials and tribulations, but that week provides an opportunity to step out of that and into servanthood. We really get to give back and build relationships. I value that and that is why I keep coming back.”

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Abby Betzold and Alec Keller-Betzold are shown demonstrating their painting skills during their Habitat for Humanity mission in Superior.

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to their property to release him. “Some birds are injured too badly and they cannot be fixed enough to be returned into the wild. We worried that would be the case for our hawk,” said Barb. On the morning of Friday July 12, the Erickson’s fears were put to rest when they received a call from the center asking if they could come that very morning and release the Red Tail at their home. Barb said, “It has really been a treat to follow his progress and know we were able to help save him.” Sarah Bertsch from the Raptor Center returned the hawk and said, “We really try to bring birds back to the place they were found or as close as we can. The work the Raptor Center does is remarkable

and although some people may think ‘Oh its just a hawk, they are all over the place.’ They are taking care of a huge rodent population and they are birds you want to have around here. They are the sign of a good healthy Ecosystem and clearly the Ericksons care about that.” Barb responded, “Everything has its place.” With members of the Erickson’s family standing to witness the release, Bertsch placed the box holding the bird upon the Erickson’s front lawn and recited a blessing before opening the lid. “Bless you Red Tail Hawk and thank you for being a part of our nature family and we pray that you will have a healthy life and help us sustain the community around us. Blessings on your flight and may all of your landings be gentle,” said Bertsch.

Abby Betzold explained something unique that takes place while their group is working on a home, called tagging. “Normally when we are putting up a house, we are putting up interior and exterior walls, so while we have access to the studs, we all use permanent marker and write a favorite bible verse or something that pertains to a home,” she said. They then sign it with the Mission trip year. “It’s like we are wrapping the home in scripture and leaving a little part of us with them,” said Betzold. Pastor Schafer said, “Habitat houses are never given, they are sold. To receive a Habitat house, the purchasers have between three and five hundred hours of sweat equity put into the house. Then they have a mortgage, usually with a Habitat affiliate. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization. We are sensitive and so is the affiliate that the home might be being purchased by a Muslim or Jewish person and we will ask before tagging a home. They are usually quite fine with it.” Pastor Schafer said when it comes to picking out towns to work in, he finds areas that have Habitat for Humanity and tells them, “Hey we are not all trained carpenters, but we are working fools. A lot of us grew up on farms where we work

until the job is done, period.” He said he doesn’t think that supervisors really understand until after their group has left and they see all of the work that has been knocked out. Betzold brought up one other requirement that a town must have in order for their group to work there. “They must have a Dairy Queen,” she said. “This year, knowing how reliant we have become on our Dairy Queen treats, our church family sent us with a massive gift card that allowed us to do THREE DQ trips for our entire group,” said Betzold. Dave Bowman told a story about a particularly odd project they had one year. He said, “We tore down a two car garage and a breeze way. It turned out it was an old log cabin. We had to reinforce the roof and the basement was caving in. So we shored up the house and rebuilt the basement.” Money is raised to go on the Mission trip by fundraising efforts for months before the trip takes place. They start their planning and fundraising the beginning of October. Monson is the fearless leader of their lefse sales to earn Mission money. “You want an example of a silent servant that would be Sherry,” said Joyce. A dinner theater is also held each year to raise funds. Jeff Bylander said that many times they mimic the dinner theater meal when they serve dinner to the Habitat team and host church on the Wednesday night of their mission week. Wednesday is also the night they take part of their fundraising money and make a donation. “We always give the affiliate a check. For each Congo member that is participating on the trip, we give $100.00. This year we gave a check for $2,200.00. Over the years this has added up to around $47,000.00,” said Joyce. He has literally bound boards together for 18 of the 20 years, but Bill Faughn metaphorically “hit the nail on the head” when he said, “The main thing is that we leave whatever place we visit, a better place.”

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by Davis. “It is with regret that I am resigning my position of representative of the City of Amery Alderman at District One effective immediately. I am spending more time at my second residence and feel I would not provide quality representation with regards to the committees I was recently appointed to as my expertise is working with financial matters. It has been a pleasure to serve as Alderman for the past 27 ½ years.” After reading the letter,

Isakson said, “Thank you Rick. Thank you for serving 27 ½ years.” Council President, Tim Strohbusch made the motion to accept and Council Member Sarah Flanum seconded it. After no further discussion, the motion carried. Council member Rick Van Blaricom questioned if Isakson was going to appoint someone to take the seat held by Davis. “It has only been two weeks and I have not interviewed people. I have three people interested,” said Isakson. He explained there are three options at this point.

“We can hold a special election. Number two is appointment by the Mayor subject to council approval, until election can be held, which would be the next nine months; or appointment by the Mayor subject to council approval for the balance of Rick’s term. Those are our options. I wouldn’t think we would hold a special election so I’ll come up with an appointment for you and we’ll decide at that point whether it’s until the next election or until the term expires.”

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Bearing the heat to play music in the street Members of the Amery High School band marched in scorching temperatures last weekend while performing at two area festivals. Friday they entertained in River Falls. Here they are shown playing Saturday at the Spooner parade.

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America’s Wolves Exhibit

Meat Raffle

Historical Society Open House

On loan from the PALY Foundation, Scottsdale, Arizona, is the traveling exhibit America’s Wolves at the Polk County Museum for the month of July. Discover America’s wolves: the Red Wolf, the Gray Wolf, the Mexican Wolf and the Eastern Wolf. The exhibit features content that is educational and thought-provoking.

Starting at 4 p.m. at Waterside Bar, 1342 Line Pine Lane off Cty Rd C (north end of Wapogasset). Fundraiser for Polk County’s Arnell Memorial Humane Society.

The Amery Area Historical Society (AAHS) invites you to an Open House from 10-Noon on August 2, 2019. Newly available for viewing, Amery businesses advertisements from past decades! The Historical Society’s room is located in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library.

JULY 18 Amery Community Blood Drive Without A, B and O, we can’t save anybody. Give blood at the Amery Community Blood Drive located at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Bremer to schedule an appointment.

JULY 21 Chicken Dinner Little Falls Lutheran Church’s annual Chicken Dinner will be Sunday, July 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1271 44th Avenue, Amery. On the menu: 1/4 grilled chicken, potato salad, sweet corn, rolls, bars, lemonade, milk, water and coffee. Free will donation. 10% of proceeds will go to Northwoods Homeless Shelter, Amery. TakeOuts available 715-268-9409. Join us for worship at 9:30 a.m.

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Polk-Burnett Bee Keepers

Amery Garden Club

The Polk-Burnett Bee Keepers Association will be meeting on July 18, 2019. We will meet at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake at 7 p.m.

We are planning a trip/tour to Rice Lake area to Paul and Marilyn Saffert’s home. Marilyn is a Master Gardener, and Paul does decorative metal work. Husbands/men and friends are invited to go along. Meet at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 25 at the Community Center to carpool. The group will stop for lunch after the tour. Please call Arlene at 715-2689219 to let us know if you are attending.

Historical Society Board and Membership Meeting Amery Area Historical Society’s Board and Membership meetings will be held July 18, 2019. At 2 pm the Board meeting will be held at the Amery Area Historical Society room. Members are asked to please meet by 2:45 for the membership activity. We will car pool to downtown Amery take a walking tour and then hold a short meeting.

JULY 19 Music on the River Join us starting at 5 p.m. at Michael Park in Amery for Music on the River. The Git Backs play from 5 to 7 p.m. with Lamont Cranston following. Great food, beer and wine and a cruise-in car show!

JULY 27 Four Area Writers To Read Original Works Four area writers will read from their works published in the Summer edition of Soundings at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts in Amery. The four writers are Amery’s first poet laureate LaMoine MacLaughlin, essayist Julie Smith, author and novelist Emily Murray and short story spinner Mark Hayes Peacock.

AUGUST 6-8 & 13-15 Pioneer School The Polk County Historical Society is excited to offer two, 3-day sessions of Pioneer School at the restored Polk County Lanesdale School in Balsam Lake, 2019. First Session: August 6, 7, 8. Second Session: August 13, 14, 15. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a fee for each three-day session. Children, ages 6-14, experience reading, writing, and arithmetic lessons as taught 100 years ago . There will be lots of old-fashioned games, stories, and music. It is a unique and fun learning adventure! They may dress as children did in the early 1900’s; costumes are available at the school. For girls, long dresses and bonnets; for boys, bib-overalls, knickers, and suspenders. Lunches are brought in a pail, basket, or handkerchief with drinks in lidded glass jars, also available. Questions and enrollment can be directed to Tammy at 715485-9269 or email us at polkcountymuseum@lakeland.ws Registration deadline is August 1.

AUGUST 15 Wisconsin Supper Club Event The Supper Club event will explore the Wisconsin Supper Club scene, past and present at BrowTine Event Center. Filmmaker Holly De Ruyter, will present Old Fashioned: The Story of the WI Supper Club, accompanied by Mary Bergin,

“WI Supper Club Cookbook”. Guests will enjoy an evening of fish fry buffet, grasshopper dessert drink, signature drinks, entertainment and silent auction. There is a per person fee. Your donation, be it fiscal or merchandise, will enable the Polk County Historical Society to continue providing our community exceptional programming and exhibits. Call (715) 485-9269 or email us at polkcountymuseum@lakeland.ws to reserve your tickets. Limited tickets available.

AUGUST 16 Music on the River Join us starting at 5 p.m. at Michael Park in Amery for Music on the River. Nici Peper plays from 5 to 7 p.m. with GB Leighton following. Great food, beer and wine and a cruise-in car show!

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ONGOING Ruby’s Pantry Held the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Congregational Church in Amery. Doors open at 7:30, distribution 9-10:30.

Amery Farmers’ Market in Soo Line Park Saturdays through October from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mondays through October from 3 to 6 p.m.

Memory Café Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia? Stay connected at the Amery Memory Café the 3rd Thursday of each month 1-2:30p.m. at the Amery Area Community Center. Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.

Indianhead Barbershop Chorus The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7 p.m. each Monday at the Government Center on the N.E. side of Hwy I and Hwy 46 in Balsam Lake.

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Still a giant leap BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

f I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it. With the rest of my family, gathered in our darkened living room, I was one of the 600 million who watched grainy video on our Zenith black and white television of a man stepping on the moon. Just in case you have been living under a rock, Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Viewed Publisher from the perspective of 2019, the landing of the Eagle lunar modTom Stangl ule is even more striking today. I was an 8-year-old child when I watched Neil Armstrong take those historic first steps, so I have been devouring the coverage that is airing now. I am watching the three-part, six-hour film “Chasing the Moon” that aired last week on public television. Documentarian Robert Stone did an artful job painstakingly going through countless hours of film and television video tape to tell the story of the space race, from Sputnik to Apollo. Since America won the race to the moon, it is easy to forget the high stakes of the space race. There was a period of time in the early 1960s when the Soviet Union was clearly in the driver’s seat in the race. Even though Richard Nixon was the president who made the very long-distance call to Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, it was his nemesis, John F. Kennedy, who is remembered for having the audacity to dare to reach for the moon with a very tight schedule. Kennedy’s gamble was to leapfrog over the Soviets to get to the moon. The price tag was steep, with Apollo costing $25.5 billion, around $150 billion in today’s dollars. The film shows a private conversation Kennedy had after making the challenge, doubting if the nation could afford the costs of the project. Kennedy also encouraged the inclusion of an African American in the test pilot and astronaut programs, another big leap that eventually fell short. It is interesting to me that the seeds of the space race were planted in the aftermath of World War II. Engineers in Nazi Germany were working on a ballistic missile system that had the potential to change the outcome of the war. When the war ended, the Soviets and Americans scooped up as many scientists and engineers as they could. The Soviets eventually sent their former Nazis home. One of the “American” Nazis, Wernher von Braun, became a very public face of the program. When Richard Nixon scuttled plans to go to Mars, von Braun was publicly outraged and left the program in 1972. He died of cancer in 1977. Armstrong and Aldrin eventually took control of the lunar lander when the landing site the computer was taking them to was strewn with large boulders. When the spacecraft landed, it had 40 seconds of fuel left. You can’t fault the computers too much. They had less computing power than the first iPhones. Much of the math and computations regarding spaceflight were done by human beings, called “computers.” If you have read the book or seen the movie “Hidden Figures” you know the story of these very smart and underappreciated women. Even though politicians have called for “moonshot” priorities for things from cancer to climate, no one has been able to mobilize and unite the nation in peacetime like Kennedy did with the race to the moon. 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.

The big screen me BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

rarely go to the movies. Until recently the last film I went to see was “We Will Rock You” about the band Queen back in December. Before that, it was nine months earlier that I drug my husband to see “Chappaquiddick” which as most people know is about a car accident scandal surrounding Ted Kennedy. The other week I decided to give “Rocketman” about the life of Elton John a try. I do not think it was the worst Editor film I had ever April Ziemer watched, but I would certainly not rank it in my favorites, or even in the top 100 movies I have ever seen. It served the purpose of portraying the struggles Sir Elton has faced in life and I did like Taron Egerton who starred as Elton John and Jamie Bell who starred as his writing/composing partner Bernie Taupin. If you notice in my list of the past three movies I have headed to the theater to see, there is a pattern. Some people flock to action adventure flicks, others love a good horror film but I enjoy tales about the lives of well-known people. I tend to lean toward musician biopics, finding pleasure in stories about singers like Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Patsy Cline and Jerry Lee Lewis. After my latest experience soaking in the drama filled years of Elton John, I started thinking about who would star in a movie about my life. I suppose these thoughts are along the same lines of the wonderment of what people will say about you or remember about you after death. I feel that by thinking about the person you would want to portray your life on the big

screen, you are forcing yourself to stop and do soul searching about the type of person who would best represent you. Now if casting were as easy as finding someone with similar physical traits it would be a quick and easy process. Obviously production would have to be put on hold for far to long if they waited for Angelina Jolie to gain weight and wrinkles. Clearly the best choice would be an Irish Wisconsin girl like myself, Kathy Kinney. Kinney had been involved with television, feature films, and stage work for years before gaining considerable popularity in the late 1990s for playing Mimi Bobeck, on the Drew Carey Show. At one point Kinney reprised her role as Mimi during a daytime episode of “The Price Is Right” hosted by Carey, appearing as a guest model. All I really wanted when I was younger was to be a dancer on the television series Solid Gold, but a close second would have been being a product model on a game show. So it seems as if Kinney and I might have a slight physical similarity and be a bit of kindred spirits in the game show department as well. In March 2010, Kinney co-authored with Cindy Ratzlaff a book entitled “Queen of Your Own Life: The Grown-up Woman’s Guide to Claiming Happiness and Getting the Life You Deserve.” The authors say, “The book is about the practice of happiness and the simple actions we all can take to claim a life of joy and adventure. We believe it’s never

‘Some people flock to action adventure flicks, others love a good horror film but I enjoy tales about the lives of well-known people.’

too late to have the life you deserve because the simple truth is, you don’t have to be twenty-one to have your whole life ahead of you.” An example of wisdom in the book include the words, “She gave herself permission to enjoy life, instead of just trying to get by,” and “Life often gave her lemons. So she made lemonade, lemon merengue pie, lemon baked chicken, and lemon blueberry cupcakes. Experience had made her a very resourceful woman.” My personal favorite is when it is said, “She craved laughter and decided to give herself as much as she could get. She was delighted that it was calorie free.” I encourage you to take a moment to think about how you would like your life to be depicted someday and whether or not you are on the path to that portrayal. I have decided to try to start living life a little more like the words of Kinney’s book. It might not make for the most exciting film some day, but I do guarantee an epic soundtrack paired with a story full of giggles about an ordinary lady winging her way through life, as many of us know it. I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return. Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-268-8101.

‘I encourage you to take a moment to think about how you would like your life to be depicted someday and whether or not you are on the path to that portrayal.’

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR District Continues with Better “Colors My World”. So was named a past story in local papers on Laura Tiede, Cushing artist who apparently and recently has now became a journalist and activist for schools, CAFOs and local controls. In a recent Letter to the Editor titled Citizens Deserve Better, circulated throughout Polk County, Ms. Tiede lays waste on Representative Gae Magnafici for her position on the above items. Let me clarify, Representative Magnafici supports schools that make the best advances for our students regardless as to if public or voucher supported private, supports farmers who grow to CAFO levels to survive and provide food at supermarkets (the same place where Tiede is grabbing up those cheap pork chops), and supports regulating and

Outstanding Care controlling fiefdom local municipalities that “ordinance” local businesses out of existence. (Don’t be fooled - it’s rarely regulating, it’s usually prohibiting.) If I may remind Ms. Tiede, Representative Magnafici was elected, over-whelming, by the citizens of this district. And I seriously question your “independent” voting stance. What you are spilling is pure liberal Democrat rhetoric. As you said, we do deserve better, and that’s better than your words echoing from the north of Hwy 8. Conservative Representatives Severson, Jarchow, and now Magnafici all got elected by the majority you are apparently against. Have you thought of being an artist in Madison? Glyn Thorman Town of Osceola

Osprey Nests This is to the person with the concern for the osprey nest and the fireworks. I am sure the birds become somewhat upset over the noise and disturbance, however, they come back each year to the same spot to raise their young. Generally their young are strong enough to fly before the 4th of July. I am able

to watch them since I live across from Soldiers Field in senior housing. I feel moving the nesting site would cause more harm than good. They seem to adjust to the disturbance somehow each year. Nature has its own ways. They are joy to watch. Shirley Gehrman

As an adult visitor to Amery, it was very shocking to have a serious illness and to have the medical people be so supportive in my recovery. I suddenly got what was Pneumonia after a day of a sore throat. I went to the clinic to get medication and was kept from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 while all kinds of tests were being done. I was informed that I would need a number of ways of hospital support including oxygen, so I was brought to the hospital. For the five days I was in the hospital, all the staff who were to assess me and support me were outstanding. In addition, all of the people were

Church Signs Upon entering Amery (the City of Lakes) from the south, one is greeted with a beautiful “Welcome to Amery” sign, and in the left is a display of heritage flags, depicting the nationalities of the Amery Community. On the right is a beautiful Amery Service Organizations sign followed by a sign of Amery Golf Course, and then comes the dilapidated Amery Churches sign with missing letters, and it looks worn out. The church sign on

Governor’s Vetoes Hurt Northwest Wisconsin BY REP. GAE MAGNAFICI

Last week, Governor Evers signed Wisconsin’s twoyear budget into law. Before giving his final approval, the Governor altered the spending plan 78 times using his partial veto powers. I applaud him for signing the budget instead of vetoing it in its entirety, as some suggested he do. Indeed, not a single Democratic member of the Assembly or Senate voted for the budget. While I’m happy for the Governor’s support, I do have issues with some of his vetoes. A major concern is the Governor’s decision to remove funding for the Local Road Magnaﬁci Improvement Program (LRIP), a program that provides monies to counties and municipalities to repair deteriorating roads. Here in Madison, I was instrumental in securing $90 million in new funding to support this program and help eliminate the backlog of local road projects in northwest Wisconsin. Unfortunately, with a stroke of his pen, the Governor slashed this program by $15 million and vetoed requirements that it be used to help municipalities. Money that was meant to help rural communities like ours now instead sits in a slush fund at the Department of Transportation waiting to be spent by bureaucrats – probably in places like Madison and Milwaukee. As I’ve said before, the condition of our roads in northwest Wisconsin is a topic that Republicans and Democrats both agree needs to be addressed, and I’m disappointed that Governor Evers chose to pillage a program that

supportive, friendly, and very helpful, including the doctors, the nurses, and even the cleaning ladies. While I have never before been in a hospital for illness, I have dealt with many family and friends in many hospitals, and none were as capable and supportive as the Amery Hospital staff. The Amery Hospital and the City of Amery have made much support to help patients recover from a serious illness. Thank you for the outstanding care. Karen L. Whitewood Toronto, Ontario

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would’ve helped our part of the state. The Governor also eliminated a planned regional mental health crisis center in Eau Claire. As I’ve met with local law enforcement officials, it has become clear northwest Wisconsin needs more mental health facilities. In fact, it is one of their highest priorities. The planned center in Eau Claire would have reduced the strain on resources that many local departments face. Increasing access to mental healthcare resources is one of my top priorities, and I’m disappointed by the Governor’s choice to act against the legislature’s efforts to increase such access. Despite these shortsighted vetoes, I’m pleased with what this budget will do for Wisconsin. Over the course of the next two years, all school districts will see an increase in funding, including increased funding for special education and mental health services. Long-term care providers will receive increased funding and a higher reimbursement for Medicaid patients. $500 million of Gae Magnaﬁci surplus revenues will be returned to Representative the taxpayers in the form of a middle class tax cut. All of this has been accomplished while doubling the state’s rainy day fund and with no additional state level taxes. I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish with this budget, and I look forward to continuing to work on the issues that face northwest Wisconsin in the coming months.

‘I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish with this budget.’

the north end of Amery is in the same condition. I would think the Amery Ministerial Association would take some action either to remove the signs (which I would hate to see) or purchase new signs depicting all the churches of Amery. If all the churches on the sign would donate a small sum, we could have two new beautiful signs. Vonnie Niccum Amery concerned citizen

Supreme Court dismisses ethics case against former DA MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has dismissed allegations of ethics violations against former Kenosha County District Attorney Robert Zapf. The Office of Lawyer Regulation accused Zapf of professional misconduct in December 2016 for failing to fully disclose information that a Kenosha police officer had planted a suspect’s ID card and a bullet in a 2014 homicide investigation. Zapf didn’t seek re-election in the fall 2016 but the OLR recommended the Supreme Court suspend his law license for a year. The Supreme Court dismissed the allegations Wednesday. The court found the ID and the bullet bore no relevance to the suspect’s involvement and other officers didn’t tell Zapf that the officer planted evidence in the sense that he was trying to frame the suspect, only that he had made a mistake.

ELECTED OFFICIALS President Donald Trump 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.• Washington, D.C. 20500 Comments: (202) 456-1111 or http://www.whitehouse. gov/contact/ Switchboard: (202) 456-1414 • Fax: (202) 456-2461

Congressman Sean Duffy 7th Congressional District 1208 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515 • (202)

225-3365 or 502 2nd St., Suite 202, Hudson, WI 54016 • (715) 8088160 duffy.house.gov/

U.S. Senator Ronald H. Johnson 328 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 • (202) 224-5323 www.ronjohnson.senate. gov/public/index.cfm/contact

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin 717 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • (202) 224-5653 www.baldwin.senate.gov/ contact

Governor Tony Evers 115 East, State Capitol Bldg. Mailing address: P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 • (608) 266-1212 • (608) 267-6790

(TTY) EversInfo@wisconsin.gov • https://appengine.egov.com/ apps/wi/Governor/contact

Rep. Gae Magnaﬁci 28th Assembly District Room 7 West, State Capitol P.O. Box 8953 Madison, WI 53708 •(608) 267-2365 • TollFree: (888) 534-0028 Rep.Magnafici@legis. wisconsin.gov

Senator Patty Schachtner 10th Senate District Room 3 South • State Capitol • Madison, WI 5370-7882 (608) 266-7745 Sen.Schachtner@legis. wisconsin.gov

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$100,000 cash bond set for Lieffring BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A man with a lengthy criminal background has been charged with 10 crimes in connection with a July 6 incident resulting in the death of Dustin Kalland, 39, of Stillwater. Brandon Michael Lieffring, Lieffring 37, of New Richmond has been charged with first degree reckless homicide, homicide by vehicle while use of controlled substance, fleeing an officer causing death and knowingly operating while suspended causing death. Lieffring was additionally charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and five counts of felony bail jumping. All 10 charges carry the repeater modifier. Lieffring made his initial appearance in court July 9. St. Croix County Circuit Judge Michael Waterman made the decision to hold Lieffring on $100,000 cash bond. A preliminary hearing is set for 8:45 a.m. July 23. According to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department, officers were dispatched to Star Prairie Township for a complaint of

a 2013 Jeep Liberty that was taken without permission. They were also informed that a “no-contact” order was also violated. Deputies responded, located the vehicle and attempted to stop the vehicle North of New Richmond on State Highway 65. The driver of the vehicle, Lieffring, did not stop and a vehicle pursuit occurred. The pursuit continued eastbound on State Highway 64, then northbound on State Highway 46 toward Deer Park. During this time, Lieffring passed several other motorists on the left hand side. Multiple motorcycles were taking a left hand turn on Main Street, near North Street W. in Deer Park. Lieffring struck Kalland and then fled on foot where deputies were able to apprehend him after a short foot pursuit. Although life saving measures were taken, the St. Croix County Medical Examiner pronounced Kalland dead at the scene. The WI State Patrol, Polk County Sheriffs Office and the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office were requested to investigate the incident, per Wisconsin State Statutes. If Lieffring is convicted on all charges, he is facing up to 130 years in prison and over $210,000 in fines.

Polk County arrest report Amber Regina Carufel, 45, Dresser, was arrested June 30 for domestic disorderly conduct. Michael Allan Gibson, 65, Osceola, was arrested July 2 for disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia, terroristic threats and unlawful use of 911. Michael J. Frank, 46, Frederic, was arrested July 3 for theft. Michael J. Frank, 21, Frederic, was arrested June 25 for operating without owners consent, damage to property, theft and a probation hold. Mindy K. Doll, 49, Osceola, was arrested July 4 for disorderly conduct. Lance Donny Lindvall, 22, Luck, was arrested July 5 for obstructing an officer, resisting an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bradley S. Hane, 33, homeless, was arrested July 6 for lewd and lascivious behavior and resisting an officer. Dustin Lee Roubideaux Garland, 22, Cottage Grove, was

arrested July 7 for disorderly conduct. Courtny C. Schommer, 28, Milltown, was arrested July 7 for damage to property, disorderly conduct, obstructing an officer, resisting an officer, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Michelle Lynn Engstrand, 33, Turtle Lake, was arrested July 8 for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Justin Scott Becker, 42, Glenwood City, was arrested July 5 for operating boat under influence and operating boat with alcohol over .08. Joshua J. Skoug, 34, Osceola, was arrested July 6 for failure to install ignition interlock device and operating after revocation (2nd). Zachariah Zane Home, 45, Centuria, was arrested July 8 for OWI (1st). Timothy Dixon McClellan, 33, Amery, was arrested July 1 for a probation hold. Lisa Ann Votel-Heuer, 60,

Amery, was arrested July 2 for a Polk County warrant. Michael Paul Lamb, 40, Osceola, was arrested July 3 for a Department of Corrections warrant. Kyle Timothy McCarty, 32, Clayton, was arrested July 4 for a probation hold. Jina May Pinc-Shaw, 19, Grantsburg, was arrested July 4 for an Amery Municipal warrant. Ronald Joseph Dupre, 53, Chisago City, was arrested July 5 for a Polk County warrant. Jeremy Charles West, 36, Clayton, was arrested July 6 for a Polk County warrant. Mercedes Lee Lowe, 27, Shell Lake, was arrested July 5 for possession of THC. Robert Joseph Biedler, 32, Luck, was arrested July 6 for a probation warrant and operating after revocation. Fred James Wade, 76, Amery, was arrested July 7 for a probation hold.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance Date: June 18, 2019 Brittany A. Boumeester, 27, Frederic, inattentive driving, $187.90. Timothy Clark, 54, Frederic, operator failure to have passenger seat-belted, $10. Kipp Robert Hinz, 29, Luck, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Ryan Edwin Keith, 30, Si-

ren, operating while suspended, $200.50. Salina Rae Lang, 36, Milltown, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30. Aaron M. Martin, 35, Frederic, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10. Andrew Lane Nichols III, 28, Centuria, operating while revoked (forfeiture-1st), $200.50.

Cases heard in Amery Area Municipal Court

David W. Nonemacher, 22, Turtle Lake, operator failure to have passenger seat-belted, $10. Raymond Bruce Rowe Jr., 57, Frederic, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Alex Ray Tanner, 45, Frederic, OU, $235.

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Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. The following cases were heard:

City of Amery Michael A. Dixon, Jr., 28 New Richmond, operating after suspension, $124; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Edward P. Hagen, 58, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. David L. Kelley, 44, Amery, operating motorcycle without a valid license, $124. Bradley A. Kuehn, 39, Pepin, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Dallas K. McDowell, 19, Turtle Lake, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124. Megan O. Norlund, 30, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Marvin W. Sias, 76, Amery, regulation of firearms and explosives, $691.

Village of Clear Lake Ethan L. Anderson, 32, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Michael J. Anderson, 57, Hayward, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Kenneth H. Bednarek, 20, Rice Lake, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Tamalee D. Bender, 19, Barron, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $174. 16 year old, Clear Lake, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124; inattentive driving, $111.40. Jacob P. Hall, 18, New Richmond, underage drinking, possession 17-20, $187. Steven B. Harris, 36, Clear Lake, inattentive driving, $111.40; operating without a valid license, $124. Aaron R. Heberer, 21, Knapp, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124; possession of marijuana, $187. Jason M. Johnson, 19, Clear Lake, careless ATV operation, $124. Mark D. Lansin, 68, Barron, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. 17 year old, Amery, underage drinking, possession 17-20 (3rd), $439. Joshua R. McCloud, 21 Amery, possession of drug paraphernalia, $376. Manuel A. Moctezuma, 38, Barron, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124; hit and run - unattended vehicle, $187; inattentive driving, $111.40. Alice Newbauer, 36, Amery,

possession of drug paraphernalia, $376. Kimberlee A. Quarders, 31, Comstock, operating without valid license, $124. Jay T. Skjegstad, 23, Vadnais Heights, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

City of Amery Juveniles 15 year old, Clear Lake, disorderly conduct on school property, $187. 15 year old, Amery, disorderly conduct on school property, $187. 15 year old, Amery, truancy (x2), $92.50 each.

Pleas of Not Guilty were entered by the following: James W. Lindner, disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $124. Jacob Mahoney, speeding, $98.80. Nathanial Nimps, operating under the influence of controlled substance, speeding and possession of marijuana, $1,361. Christian Rios Perez, operating under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to stop at sign, $1,335.80.

07/05/19, 04:44 p.m., Disturbance 07/05/19, 11:30 p.m., Animal control call 07/05/19, 11:54 p.m., Suspicious activity 07/06/19, 04:35 a.m., Vehicle lockout 07/06/19, 11:58 a.m., Mental health call 07/06/19, 03:38 p.m., Assist in civil matter 07/06/19, 11:19 p.m., Hit and run accident 07/07/19, 01:13 a.m., Vandalism/theft report 07/07/19, 02:06 a.m., Suspicious activity 07/07/19, 03:18 p.m., Disturbance 07/07/19, 06:53 p.m., Vehicle lockout 07/07/19, 08:21 p.m., Mental health call 07/07/19, 09:25 p.m., Assist citizen 07/08/19, 01:13 a.m., Disturbance 07/08/19, 01:10 p.m., Mental health call 07/08/19, 03:28 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 07/08/19, 04:39 p.m., Disorderly conduct 07/08/19, 05:10 p.m., Mental health call 07/09/19, 05:07 a.m., Mental health call 07/09/19, 09:38 p.m., Assist citizen 07/10/19, 06:31 p.m., Armed robbery 07/10/19, 10:05 p.m., Mental health call 07/10/19, 12:55 a.m., Mental health call 07/11/19, 06:27 p.m., Fraud report

ARRESTS: Robert Biedler, 32 of Luck. Operating After Revocation, Failing to Install IID, Probation Hold Ashley Witt, 38 of Amery. OMVWI 1st 19 year old from Grantsburg. Armed Robbery-PTAC, False Imprisonment-PTAC, Strangulation and Suffocation 17 year old from Siren. Armed Robbery-PTAC, False Imprisonment-PTAC

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95 Years Ago July 24, 1924

Entry was made through a small basement window. The yeggs found the first floor doors so well barricaded that they had to leave by the same means that they entered.

Pilgrim Boy Crushed by Cow Marvin, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pilgrim, suffered a very painful injury Monday evening. Marvin was helping get the cows into the barn in the evening when one of the cows, which had not been in the habit of being put in the barn, made an attempt to get away. The boy ran around to head it off with the result that he was caught between the cow and a manure spreader, where he was crushed, breaking two of his ribs.

Amery Band to March in Two Parades Amery’s ambassadors, the AHS marching band, will appear in both the Spooner and New Richmond parades. This Saturday, the high-stepping musicians will march in the Rodeo parade at Spooner. On July 26, they will appear at the Corn Festival, New Richmond, in an afternoon parade.

Otto C. Kruger of Stanton, a well-known farmer through this section was found on Tuesday by county authorities, buried under a hog shed on his farm. He had been missing since last Thursday and his family explained to neighbors that he was on a fishing trip. Investigation revealed that he had been killed by his 21-year-old son Willard, and buried in the hog pen. Yesterday’s The body was swathed in News gunnysacks Diane Stangl when found. The son confessed the deed and said he killed his father “because he always swore” and refused to give him money. Young Kruger is in the county jail at Hudson. It is hinted that there may be a possible plea of temporary insanity entered.

85 Years Ago July 12, 1934 Performs Delicate Operation Dr. W. B. Cornwall successfully performed a very delicate operation when he removed an open safety pin from the throat of the eight months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Esau Worman of Amery, last Friday. The little girl swallowed the safety pin with the open end down and the obstacle was so far down the child’s throat that it was impossible to remove it with forceps, so the doctor gave her an anesthetic and performed an operation at the Amery Hospital to remove it. The child has practically recovered.

Little Girl Dies From Burns Iris, the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Kittle of Joel was burned to death July 3rd when a pump house where she was playing with other children caught fire. Iris with a sister were shooting their fire crackers on the second floor of the pump house when fire started on the first floor (presumably from matches dropped from the floor above.) The older girl jumped from the second story but the smaller child was either afraid

50 Years Ago July 17, 1969

Old highway 46

Son Murders Father

This is a view of old highway 46 going north, before the road was straightened. Part of North Twin Lake, to the left, was ﬁlled in to build the new highway. The road pictured above is now Wisconsin Ave.

or was overcome by smoke and perished in the flames. Thos. Iverson who lives across the road rushed to the scene as soon as he noticed the fire but was unable to save the child.

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year ago and physicians think probably it is a recurrence of the old ailment. William Winchester, Jr., was appointed by the mayor and council to take Chief Burman’s place Tuesday.

No Fire – But!

Cut fresh flowers for use in the house early in the day while the stems are full of sap. They will last much longer if this is done. Cold water should be used in cleaning plates on which eggs have been served. A pinch of salt added to the water also helps. After the egg is removed use hot water and soap.

The Amery fire department was almost called out Tuesday night. Two boys, Ray Smiley and Clarence Gunther, were atop the B & W shop throwing firecrackers on their friends. Someone (?) took the ladder down in the rear and the pair was stranded. After much pleading the ladder was put back and the boys permitted to alight on terra firma.

80 Years Ago July 6, 1939

70 Years Ago July 7, 1949

Daughter Killed When Hit by Father’s Car

New Doctor Joins Amery Clinic Staff

Tragedy hit the home of Arthur Wester, living about a mile and a half south of the Sand Lake church, Monday morning when their lovely daughter, Shirley Ann, 13 months old, was killed when struck by her father’s car. The accident occurred about 8:10 a.m. Monday when Mr. Wester was leaving in his car. Mrs. Wester and her daughter had been in the yard and she returned to the house to put some things on for dinner. Mr. Wester thought she had taken the baby indoors with her. Instead, she had placed the child in the grass on the opposite side of the car from which Mr. Wester got in. He did not know the baby had been left out, and the child was struck by the car as Mr. Wester backed out. The wheels did not pass over the child’s body, however. Mr. Wester has lived in the Sand Lake community all of his life. They have no other children, and the tragedy is all the more shocking when it was learned that the child was their only one.

Dr. M. J. Marra arrived in Amery Wednesday morning to begin the practice of medicine in the Amery Clinic. A native of New York City, Dr. Marra obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from City College of New York and graduated from the University of Vermont medical school in 1948. He recently completed his internship at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. Dr. Marra joins Dr. K. K. Ford and Dr. Allen Hovda at the Amery Clinic. A married man with two small children, Dr. Marra is seeking a permanent residence in this city.

Chief Burman Again Suffers Poison Ivy Chief of Police Carl Burman again was confined to his home this week with a severe case of poison ivy. He suffered this a

YMCA Camp Now in Full Swing Seventy-eight boys and 28 staff members are now at the recently constructed YMCA camp on Wallace’s Island. The group arrived last Wednesday and is capacity for the camp at present according to R. E. Overmire, in charge of the project. While many things remain to be done before the construction of the camp is completed, it will be utilized continuously throughout the summer months.

Fire Trip Brings Disappointment Over enthusiastic fire followers were accorded a

“free ride” around the square Monday night when the local fire department promoted a false alarm just to check on the persons who give them a bad time at every fire. While no arrests were made of the many persons in open violation of state law when they followed the fire engine, officials state that perhaps in some such future demonstration this can be arranged. The crowds knifing into traffic right behind the fire engine has long been an irritation and hindrance to the local company. Monday evening traffic jammed behind the engine, which even included three bicycles. Another complaint lies in the many persons seeking information through the local switchboard when they are attempting to notify only the fire company. At first only the siren was blown to note the number calling in at the phone office. Then it was decided to take the truck out for a cruise. While a number called in to find out where the fire was after the siren, it was not until the truck appeared that some 41 phones rang to trace the fire.

60 Years Ago July 9, 1959 Steal Box of Dynamite Any mystery blasts around the county will be investigated by authorities since thieves broke into the dynamite warehouse of the Dalberg Hardware in Clayton on July 1 and picked up one case of dynamite. Entry was gained by sawing through a lock. Nothing else was disturbed but the dynamite according to Investigating Officer Sheriff Gene Holmes. One case of dynamite contains 50 pounds or 100 sticks of the potent powder…enough to blow about 20 large stumps.

Hungry Burglars Hungry Burglars called on Riley & Bird’s store near the junction of 8 and 46 north of Amery Tuesday morning. They made away with foodstuffs of all kinds, some candy and cigarettes.

Airport Now Open, Stock Being Sold Amery has an airport for the first time since 1948. The 2,400-foot strip, located one mile south of Amery near highway 46, accepted its first air traffic last week. Work began on the grass strip runway early this spring. Amery Airport, Inc., received permission last week from the State of Wisconsin to organize as a corporation with a maximum capitalization of $50,000.

45 Years Ago July 11, 1974 Alcoholism No Longer a Crime Beginning Aug. 1, alcoholism is no longer a crime in Wisconsin. Instead, an intoxicated person, who is making threats, or unconscious must be transported by police to a treatment center. The Indianhead Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Inc. Amery, called attention to the new law and urged persons with questions to contact their office. Drinkers, who appear intoxicated, may be taken in only upon their consent. Treatment in both cases will last only 24 hours unless a commitment hearing is held. A person who commits an offense while under the influence of intoxicating beverages will still be subject to arrest or incarceration. “But drinking behavior alone is no longer cause for arrest in Wisconsin,” a spokesman for the Indianhead Council declared.

Circus Plans Two Shows Barnes & Daily Circus will give two performances in Amery at the south industrial site on Keller Ave. at 6 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30. The event is sponsored by the Amery Jaycees. Acts include trained seals, “schooled” baboons and elephants. Clowns, jugglers, and high wire acts round out the performance. A special feature of the Barnes & Daily Circus is an old showboat calliope, which was rescued from the famous Frenches New Sensation Showboat more than 50 years ago.

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Battalion families participate in send off ceremony SUBMITTED WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

Govenor Tony Evers and senior Wisconsin Army National Guard leaders joined family and friends in sending off nearly 400 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers deploying to Afghanistan at a July 14 ceremony taking place at the Johnson Fieldhouse on the UW–Stout campus in Menomonie. The Eau Claire-headquartered infantry battalion and its subordinate companies, which are all part of the 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team, will deploy as a security element for coalition forces operating in the region. Soldiers from each company that make up the 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, including Company A in Menomonie, Company B headquartered in New Richmond with a detachment in Rice Lake, Company C headquartered in Arcadia with a detachment in Onalaska, Company D in River Falls, and the battalion headquarters in Eau Claire with a headquarters detachment in Abbotsford will all deploy as part of the mission. The 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry has deployed numerous times since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, including multiple tours from 2004-06 and 2009-10 in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 128th has a long and distinguished lineage of service to Wisconsin and the nation dating back to its origins during the Civil War as part of the famed Iron Brigade made up of three Wisconsin infantry regiments as well as one from Indiana and one from Michigan. The 128th Infantry traces its lineage to the 1st and 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiments which earned battle streamers at places like Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Antietam, Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor among many others. The same units would later

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The Fieldhouse at the University of Wisconsin-Stout was packed with loved ones participating in a send-off for nearly 400 National Guard soldiers headed to Afghanistan. Gov. Tony Evers told the soldiers and their families that their sacriﬁce and courage helps ensure the liberties and freedoms enjoyed by Americans. Evers pledged support to those the soldiers will leave behind at home.

serve in the Spanish-American War before reorganizing at the outset of World War I, when the 1st and 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry reorganized as the 128th Infantry within the famed 32nd Division. The Wisconsin National Guard commemorated the centennial of the 32nd Division’s formation over the past two years. The now famous “Red Arrow” earned its moniker after piercing every enemy line it encountered in Europe during World War I, including the famed Hindenburg Line. The 128th played a starring role in the Red Arrow’s four major campaigns during World War I when it earned the Croix de Guerre from the French government for its tenacity in combat. It played a key role again during World War II when the 32nd fought in brutal campaigns in the Pacific Theater across New Guinea and the Philippines, where it earned the distinction of serving more days in combat – 654 – than any other American division in the war.

In the early 1960s, the 128th and the rest of the 32nd Division again mobilized to active duty at the height of the Berlin Crisis before reorganizing into a brigade in 1967. Since that time, the 128th and the rest of the Red Arrow have played a pivotal role in fulfilling the Wisconsin National Guard’s dual mission as the primary combat reserve of the Army while simultaneously serving as the state’s first military responder during times of emergency. The 128th and the rest of the Red Arrow have mobilized numerous times during the Global War on Terror and on many occasions to support civil authorities here in Wisconsin or elsewhere such as in 2017 when the battalion deployed to Florida to assist civil authorities with security, traffic control, and humanitarian assistance in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The unit’s upcoming deployment marks the 128th’s first to Afghanistan, where the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry, a fellow Red Arrow infantry

battalion deployed in late 2018, marking the first Red Arrow deployment to Afghanistan. The Wisconsin National Guard continues to maintain a high operational tempo with worldwide deployments in support of its federal mission. The nearly 400 Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry remain in Afghanistan and the Middle East, while more than 350 Soldiers from the Milwaukee-based 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery returned from their deployment to the Middle East and Afghanistan in May. Another 25 Soldiers from the 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade’s Military Engagement Team returned from their Middle East deployment in February, and a team of Soldiers from the 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment also returned in February from its mission to U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In addition, Soldiers from the 248th General Aviation Support Battalion returned from a Middle East deployment in September 2018.

Approximately 70 Airmen from the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee celebrated the completion of a series of successful global deployments in October 2018, and a group of Airmen from the 115th Fighter Wing are currently deployed in support of global contingency operations. The Wisconsin National Guard simultaneously stands ready to complete its state mission of assisting civil authorities during times of emergency as the state’s first military responder. Last fall, UH-60 Black Hawk medevac crews deployed to the North Carolina to assist civil authorities there in the wake of Hurricane Florence, and hundreds of Guardsmen assisted with sandbagging efforts in south central Wisconsin after torrential rains soaked the state in late August and early September.

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Fuel makers launch ad criticizing Trump ethanol mandates BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An association representing oil refineries launched a television ad in four swing states Monday criticizing President Donald Trump’s moves to expand the use of ethanol in gasoline. The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers’ 30-second spot will run statewide through July in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Wisconsin. The group didn’t immediately say how much it was spending on the buy. The ad claims that Trump promised a “win-win energy policy for all Americans. But for small refineries, unchecked ethanol mandates are job

killers, hurting the backbone of our manufacturing economy.” It goes on to say: “President Trump, only you can fix this.” The ad underscores how Trump’s administration has found itself caught between the oil industry and corn growers, two key flanks of Trump’s base. For more than a decade federal law has mandated that oil refineries mix ethanol into their fuel. The Trump administration’s former Environmental Protection Agency chief, Scott Pruitt, had angered lawmakers, growers and ethanol processors by granting exemptions sparing refineries from that mandate. The dispute sparked a billboard campaign and a tractor rally by angry

Midwestern farmers last year. This past May the administration tried to calm the dispute by lifting a summertime ban on gasoline mixed with 15% ethanol . The ban had been imposed out of smog concerns but the administration’s move cleared the way for year-round sales and expanded the ethanol market. Only a fraction of U.S. gas stations currently sell the 15% blend, known as E15. Officials in the EPA Region 5 office, which is responsible for Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio, didn’t immediately respond to an email Monday seeking comment on the ad. No one immediately responded to an email sent to the general inbox for the EPA Region 3 office, which oversees Pennsylvania.

Corn growers pushed back against the ad Monday. Tad Nicholson, executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association, said in a statement that the ethanol industry supports tens of thousands of jobs and gives consumers a choice at the pump. Jim Zook, executive director of the Michigan Corn Growers Association, said the industry has contributed to millions of dollars of economic activity. “This ad is nothing more than another attempt by the petroleum industry to maintain their near-monopoly on the fuel supply at the expense of American consumers,” Zook said. No one immediately responded to emails sent to corn grower associations in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

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Questions remain after alleged Amery robbery BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An initial report of an armed robbery last week in Amery has turned into a case of “he said versus she said,” and the Amery Police Department is asking for anyone with information to contact them. To date, two arrests have been Barnes-Morris made. James Barnes-Morris, 19, Grantsburg, and Nicholas Mulroy, 17, Siren, are both facing felony charges in connection to an incident Mulroy that occurred July 10. A conviction for Class C Felony Armed Robbery has a maximum penalty of 40 years imprisonment, $100,000 fine, or both. A conviction for Class H Felony False Imprisonment has a maximum penalty of six years imprisonment, $10,000 fine, or both. Online circuit court records show that both Mulroy and Barnes-Morris had initial appearance hearings July 12, in Polk County Circuit Court. They are scheduled to appear July 18 for

preliminary hearings. According to the criminal complaint, a 911 call was made to Polk County at approximately 6:30 p.m. reporting a juvenile female had been taken by gunpoint from Holiday Gas Station in Amery. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with a juvenile witness who stated that several males inside a vehicle were attempting to take a bag from a juvenile female. They allegedly pulled her into a car and left the parking lot with her hanging partially out of the vehicle. The juvenile male told the officer the juvenile female that had been taken was his girlfriend. He said they were getting a ride from some males he didn’t know and they pulled guns on them to steal their money. The juvenile male went on to say that the males had fought with the juvenile female over her bag containing money and left with her still in the vehicle. He stated one of the suspects had a shotgun and the other had pistols. The juvenile male told officers he was communicating with her on Snapchat and she told him she was on her way back and the suspect vehicle had continued southbound. The officer states the juvenile male continued to Snapchat his girlfriend. Allegedly the juvenile female told the juvenile male she was safe but did not want to see the police

because she believed she had a warrant. The complaint states the juvenile female said she met one of the suspects on Tinder and only knew his name as “Ruben.” She contacted Ruben on Snapchat for a ride, and they came to Amery to give her a ride. She said she was sitting in the rear middle seat and her boyfriend was in the rear seat behind the driver. She stated the driver’s name was “Nick,” later identified as Mulroy. She said she did not know Mulroy well but they went to school together at some point. She said an unknown person was in the front passenger seat. She also said two other people were hiding behind them in the rear cargo area. The juvenile female stated all of them had guns except the driver. She said one person had a long shotgun and the rest were handguns. The juvenile male stated the front seat passenger, later identified as Barnes-Morris, had a shotgun. He stated Barnes-Morris got out of the front seat, walked around the rear of the car, opened the door he was by and pointed the shotgun at him and told him to get out. He said the other person in the back seat, someone the juvenile female had met on Tinder, but had never met in person until that day, got out, approached him and put a pistol in his stomach.

Surveillance footage from the Holiday store apparently captured the incident and the vehicle that Mulroy and Barnes-Morris were in, which was a blue Jeep Liberty. The video footage allegedly shows the Jeep Liberty arrive in the parking lot, then shows one of the juveniles standing outside the vehicle after which a rear seat passenger exits the vehicle and approaches the juvenile outside the vehicle. After a brief period of time, the vehicle backed up and then left the parking lot with the rear driver’s side door open. In a later interview with officers, the juvenile female allegedly said when the vehicle started to leave she was trying to get out and as the vehicle sped up she was trying not to fall out. She stated they drove past the Amery Chevrolet and pulled over and let her out. The juvenile female said they kept her money and gave her the wallet, ID, bag and phone back. The juvenile female went on to say while she was struggling with Barnes-Morris, a back seat passenger got her bag from her and took $400 out of it, leaving her with $100. She believed it happened so fast that he missed some money. An officer explained to the juveniles that if this was part of a drug deal, they were not concerned about any drug violations by them and wanted the truth about what happened.

The juveniles maintained there were no drugs involved. They allegedly both said they believed the juvenile female flashes money and expensive items on social media and assumed they though she would have money. Within hours of the incident, Mulroy was in custody, and Barnes-Morris was taken into custody July 11. When interviewed by Officers, Barnes-Morris allegedly stated that the meeting with the juveniles was for the purpose of purchasing marijuana from the juveniles. Due to the fact that Barnes-Morris and Mulroy did not have the $100 to pay for the marijuana, they allegedly intended to steal the marijuana, according to the criminal complaint. Barnes-Morris admitted having a shotgun, pointing it at the juveniles and using it to take their property. Barnes-Morris stated his gun was not loaded; however, allegedly three 20-gauge shotgun shells were later recovered from inside the vehicle. In a statement released by the Amery Police Department, they state they are still seeking other involved individuals. They say this is an isolated incident and there is no further threat of danger to the public. If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact the Amery Police Department at (715) 268-7411.

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Music on the River this Friday Help celebrate 50 years of the Lamont Cranston Blues Band Friday July 19 when they take the Danielson stage for the July installment of Music on the River. Cranston begins at 7 p.m. following local band The Git Backs, who will start entertaining at 5 p.m.

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Harley-Davidson is releasing details about the electric motorcycle it’s rolling out this year that it hopes will capture the imagination of a new generation of riders and put a charge into its diminishing sales. The LiveWire, which will soon be available in a limited number of dealerships, will cost nearly $30,000 and can go zero to 60 mph in three seconds. There is no clutch and no shifting. The company said Thursday that buyers will have access to free charging at participating LiveWire dealers for the first two years. The Milwaukee motorcycle company has struggled with declining sales and an aging client base in the U.S. and abroad. Its U.S. motorcycle sales declined 4.2% and international sales fell 3.3% in the first quarter of this year. Harley’s traditional, non-electric motorcycles range from about $6,900 for a compact, urban model to nearly $44,000 for a fully-loaded touring bike. Additional free charging will be provided by Electrify America, a Volkswagen subsidiary created to build charging sites after Volkswagen settled charges that it cheated on diesel emissions.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, July 17: 7:30 am Summer Stretch; 11:30 am Familiy Table Meal. Thursday, July 18: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management. Friday, July 19: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open. Sunday, July 21: 10 am Worship; 11:15 am Congregational Giving Meeting. Monday, July 22: 9:30 am Senior Dining; 7 pm Boy Scouts. Tuesday, July 23: 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 10 am Bible Study. AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor, www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9:15 am Worship Service; 6 pm Small Group Bible Studies in homes. Wednesdays: 9:30 am Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 pm Youth Group. Call the church office for details 715-268-9218. APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages; 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 10:30 am Morning Worship. Monday: 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor 507-459-1141, Church 715-2689291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org. Sunday worship 10:15 am. Holy Communion 2nd & 3rd Sundays. Wednesday, July 17: 2-4 pm Office Hours. Sunday, July 21: Elim 8:30 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 am Fellowship Time, Property Committee; 10:15 am Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, July 24: 8:30 am Quilting at Elim. CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 am 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, New Richmond Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715-497-7596 Sunday: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Bible Study and Devotions. CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11:00 am Worship. Wednesday: 5:30 pm Meal for all; 6 pm Church school. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 am Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, July 17: 7:30 am Summer Stretch meet at Congo. Thursday, July 18: 9 am Little Falls Bible Study; 5 pm BeFrienders at Village Pizzeria. Friday, July 19: NUIC Music on the River Pie Shop. Saturday, July 20: 8-9:30 am Men in Mission at Deronda; 7 pm NEW! Outdoor Worship at Deronda. Sunday, July 21: 9:30 am Combined Worship at Little Falls; 11:30 am-1 pm Little Falls Chicken Dinner; 7-8:30 pm Confirmation Campfire at the Peper Home on Lake Wapogasset. Tuesday, July 23: 9 am Staff Meeting at Trinity; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.derondachurch.net. EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 10:30 am Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 am Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, July 21: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship. Monday, July 22: 9 am Labyrinth Maintenance. EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 am Prayer Meeting; 9 am Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 am 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 pm every Wednesday. EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday school; 10:35 am Worship; 6 pm Sunday evening. Wednesday: 7 pm Bible Study. ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship. Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays. Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 pm

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I) Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday worship; Communion ﬁrst and last Sunday. Wednesday: 6:30 pm J.A.M. (Jesus & Me). FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 am Sunday school; 9:45 am Worship; 10:45 am Fellowship. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 am Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 pm FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, July 17: Hi League; Summer Stretch (Yard Work, Wild Mountain). Thursday, July 18: 8:30 am Quilters; 9:30 am Ruth Circle; 7 pm Al Anon. Saturday, July 20: Youth Return from Colorado. Sunday, July 21: 9 am Worship. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.ﬁrstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Saturday, July 20: 7 am Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, July 21: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 am Fellowship; 10 am Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 am Fellowship. Monday, July 22: 10 am & 7 pm Bible Marathon Class. Tuesday, July 23: 9 am Quilting. Tuesday, July 23-Tuesday, July 30: Pastor’s Vacation. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 11 am Worship. FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 am Sunday school; 11 am 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 am Sunday school; 10:30 am Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday: 9:30 am Worship. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715948-2493, htoc@amerytel.net, Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 am Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave.,

Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria, Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net, 715-541-2955, Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 am Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation. JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city, office@journeychurch.city Every Sunday: 9 am Worship Service; Nursery for ages 0-3 is offered. Kids Zone Children’s Church ages preschool-4th grade will meet downstairs during the sermon! No Sunday School during the summer. 2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 pm Praise and Prayer Night (Except June 12 & July 10) Thursdays: 8:30 am Prayer Group. Open to anyone with a heart of prayer! Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Bible Study (Meets in the Teen Center). LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, July 17: 7:30 am Summer Stretch meet at Congo. Thursday, July 18: 9 am Little Falls Bible Study; 5 pm BeFrienders at Village Pizzeria. Friday, July 19: NUIC Music on the River Pie Shop. Saturday, July 20: 8-9:30 am Men in Mission at Deronda; 7 pm NEW! Outdoor Worship at Deronda. Sunday, July 21: 9:30 am Combined Worship at Little Falls; 11:30 am-1 pm Little Falls Chicken Dinner; 7-8:30 pm Confirmation Campfire at the Peper Home on Lake Wapogasset. Tuesday, July 23: 9 am Staff Meeting at Trinity; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.littlefallschurch.net. LIVING WORD CHAPEL, 2746 Hwy 64, Forest, Senior Leaders Sean & Libby Higgins, 715-265-4810, we.are. living.word@gmail.com, www.livingwordchapel.com Sunday: 9 am Breakfast and Fellowship; 10:15 am Service; Nursery and Children’s Church Available. Wednesdays: 6 pm The Study; 7 pm Prayer. Weekly Local Home Groups SEE AREA CHURCHES, PAGE 11

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e are all called to serve God and our fellow man. This is perhaps the most fundamental moral principle. Even atheists and agnostics will admit that a life of devotion to oneself is devoid of meaning. To make our lives truly meaningful, we must devote ourselves to serving others. This can be done in a variety of ways, from the careers we choose, to simply being helpful and friendly to everyone we meet. Think of all the simple ways that we can serve and show our care for others, from opening doors, to helping someone carry a heavy load, and by being polite and courteous. We always have the opportunity to serve others through our families, and ironically, we can sometimes neglect to serve those who live

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 am Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 am Sunday worship service; 7:30 am Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 am Fellowship; 11 am Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 pm. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 am Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 pm Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Youth. OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 am Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 pm, Sunday 8:30 am. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, July 17: 12 pm TableTalkMen; 1:30 pm Special Friends Worship; 6:15 pm Evening Prayer; 6:30 pm Youth Group. Thursday, July 18: 8:30 am Bible Study. Sunday, July 21: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, July 23: 8:30 am Bible Study; 1 pm Quilting. PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor, www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 am Sunday School; 10 am Worship, Nursery care available; Coffee/fellowship after worship service. Wednesday: 6-7:30 pm Family Night, Worship/Groups for all ages. REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor Sunday, July 21: 9:30 am Worship; 10:30 am Fellowship. REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 10:15 am Fellowship Time. Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 pm 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 am Sunday school; 10:15 am Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10:15 am. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 am. ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 am First three Sundays. ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 am Wednesday. Mass: 8 am Thursday. Mass: 10:30 am Sunday. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, July 17: 9 am Communion Service instead of Mass; 2-4 pm Prayer Shawl Meeting at Rosemary Myers. Thursday, July 18: 10 am-4 pm Blood Drive; 6:30 pm GriefShare Meeting. Friday, July 19: 9 am Communion Service. Saturday, July 20: 4 pm Mass. Sunday, July 21: 10:30 am Mass; 5:30 pm Softball. Tuesday, July 23: 9 am Communion Service; 6:30 pm Finance Council Meeting. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, July 17: 7 pm Quarterly Voter’s Meeting. Friday, July 19-Saturday, July 20: Pastor’s Day Off. Saturday, July 20-Thursday, July 25: Synod Convention-Tampa, FL. Sunday, July 21: 9 am Joint Worship with Holy Communion; 10 am Joint Meeting at St. Paul in Deer Park. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, July 17: 7 pm Quarterly Voter’s Meeting. Friday, July 19-Saturday, July 20: Pastor’s Day Off. Saturday, July 20-Thursday, July 25: Synod Convention-Tampa, FL. Sunday, July 21: 9 am Joint Worship with Holy Communion; 10 am Joint Meeting at St. Paul in Deer Park. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake,

OBITUARIES John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 am; Church 11 am Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 pm Call Head Elder for location in winter months. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 644 S. 6th St., Barron, Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: 10-11 am Sacrament Meeting; 11:10-Noon Priesthood, Relief Society, Primary, Sunday School. TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, July 17: 7:30 am Summer Stretch meet at Congo. Thursday, July 18: 9 am Little Falls Bible Study; 5 pm BeFrienders at Village Pizzeria. Friday, July 19: NUIC Music on the River Pie Shop. Saturday, July 20: 8-9:30 am Men in Mission at Deronda; 7 pm NEW! Outdoor Worship at Deronda. Sunday, July 21: 9:30 am Combined Worship at Little Falls; 11:30 am-1 pm Little Falls Chicken Dinner; 7-8:30 pm Confirmation Campfire at the Peper Home on Lake Wapogasset. Tuesday, July 23: 9 am Staff Meeting at Trinity; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com. UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, July 17: 6 pm CREW Hangout at Carl/Jan Nissen’s. Friday, July 19: 4 pm Music on the River in Amery (Sweden Mission Team with have a food stand). Sunday, July 21: Potluck Sunday; 9 am Worship Practice T-3; 10 am Worship Service; 1 pm Young Adult Study; Semi-Annual Meeting after potluck; 5:30 pm Church Softball; 7 pm Friendship Builders at Ridgeview. Tuesday, July 23: 8 am Prayer Time. UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 am Worship with Sunday School. Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 am Worship with Sunday School. Downing UMC: 11 am Worship with Sunday School. WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www. westimmanuel.org Wednesday, July 17: 9 am Good Enough Construction Crew; Quilters. Sunday, July 21: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10 am Coffee Hour. WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 am Worship. Tuesday: 9 am Healing Rooms by appointment. Wednesday: 7 pm Adult Bible Study.

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Jane E. Solberg Jane E. Solberg, age 74 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Jane Elaine Solberg was born on March 13, 1945 i Cumberland, WI the in d daughter of Harold & Hallie ( (Ehlers) Williams. She g grew up in Cumberland, W was baptized and WI, c confi rmed at St. Paul’s L Lutheran Church there and g graduated from Cumberl land High School in 1963. J Jane was married to Ross L Solberg on August 14, L. 1 1965 at St. Paul’s Lutheran C Church in Cumberland, WI. They lived and worked in the Twin Cities before moving to Clear Lake, WI in 1969, where they raised 2 sons, Eric and Todd. Jane was self employed, and together with her husband Ross, made metal yard art which they sold at craft fairs around the area for many years. Jane was known for her kindness and willingness to help others and especially loved spending time with her grandkids and great grandchild. In her spare time, she enjoyed attending and helping her son with auctions, camping, and traveling. Jane was also an active member of the United Covenant Church in Clear Lake, WI and will be sorely missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ross Solberg; & parents, Harold & Hallie Williams. She is survived by sons, Eric (Amy) Solberg - Clear Lake, WI and Todd Solberg - Clear Lake, WI; grandchildren, Jayson Solberg & Jillisa Solberg; great grandchild, Jack Sullwold; brothers, Jim (Darlene) Williams - Cumberland, WI and Terry (Diane) Williams - Tulsa, OK; mother in law; Melvina Evenson - Colfax, WI; other relatives, family and friends. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 AM at the United Covenant Church, in Clear Lake, WI on Monday, July 15, 2019. Clergy - Pastor Dan Pearson Music - Margaret Peterson Casket Bearers - Chance Petersen, Lairmee Williams, Dan Wallberg, Steve Williams, Dean Williams, Terry Williams Visitation was Monday, July 15, 2019 from 9-11 am at the United Covenant Church. Interment will be at the Crystal Lake Cemetery in Comstock, WI. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Clear Lake, WI is handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

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Sunday, July 21 • 11:30-1 1/4 grilled chicken, potato salad, sweet corn, rolls, bars, beverages

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Sunday, July 21 1-3 pm Appleyard’s Home for Funerals Rice Lake, WI

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William “Bill” Arndt, Jr. William J. “Bill” Arndt, Jr. age 83 of Clear Lake, WI formerly of Deer Park, WI, died early on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home surrounded by his family. There will be a Celebration of Bill’s life scheduled for a future date. A complete obituary will be published at that time. Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Clear Lake, WI is handling the arrangements.

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Terrie Anne (Yourchuck) Davenport of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester surrounded by her family after a long second battle with cancer. She was born in Baldw win, WI to Dean and Anne ( (Sherrard) Yourchuck, S on November 8, 1961 Sr. a grew up in Luck. She and g graduated from Unity High S School in 1981 and joined t United States Airforce the w where she became a diesel e engine mechanic for front l line airfield firefighting e equipment. Terrie Anne s served in Spokane, WA where she met her former husband Gary Davenport and had twin daughters Jeserae and Shireen. They were later stationed in England where she finished her enlistment. After returning to the United States, for a brief time they lived just north of Salt Lake City, Utah near his hometown where Joshua was born. They then returned to Luck, Wisconsin to raise their children in the Unity School district. Terrie Anne loved cooking, fishing, squirrel hunting, and swimming. She adored her family and loved being with friends. Her bright eyes and smile were contagious. She spent her summers gardening and canning with her parents. Terrie Anne battled the most aggressive type of Thyroid cancer which was complicated by the onset of Graves Disease. She participated in two different experimental drug programs, which returned her eyesight and her independence which she cherished so much. She hoped with the success of her treatment of Grave Disease, others would benefit sooner; helping to cure the cancer. Terrie Anne is survived by her children, Jeserae (Matt) Ungaro and Joshua Davenport, Isabella Olsen and Sammi Davenport, grandchildren Nathan, Amaya, Willow and Violet, parents Dean and Anne Yourchuck, Sr, siblings Dean (Helen) Yourchuck, Jr, Vern (Barb) Yourchuck, Jeni (Tim) Wentz, many nieces and nephews as well as aunts, uncles and cousins with their families. Terrie Anne was preceded in death by daughter Shireen Davenport, grandparents Robert and Doreen Sherrard, Mike and Vivian Yourchuck. The Celebration of Life will be a private family affair. Any flowers or gifts are requested to be donations to cancer research. Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Clifford A. Fredrickson age 100, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Golden Age Manor in Amery, Wisconsin. Clifford was born on May 10, 1919 in Garfield T Township, Polk County, W Wisconsin on the farm tto Chris and Olga Fredrrickson. He was baptized a and confirmed into the L Lutheran Faith at Trinity L Lutheran Church in Garfield Township. Clifford a attended Oak Grove School tthru the 8th grade and tthen attended Amery High S School. After graduation h he worked on the family farm until 1945 when his parents sold the farm and moved to Amery. He then worked as a janitor and lawn cutter at the church as well as Lakeside Packing in Amery, New Richmond and St. Paul. In 1946 he was united in marriage to Lilly V. Johnson. Clifford started his own business, He was a small motor mechanic for 50 years. He also owned the laundromat for 13 years.. He served on the Governor’s snowmobile advisor council for 11 years, taught snowmobile safety in 4 counties for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. In his free time he was an avid horseshoe player on Leagues around the area often playing in tournaments. He also made many floats for the Amery Fall Festival Parade. In retirement he enjoyed coffee hour every morning with friends at Countryside. He was an excellent baker and loved making cookies to share with everyone. Clifford is survived by his 4 children, Gary Fredrickson, Richard Castro (Andy); Kaye (Gary) Swanson, Vicki (Gary) Berg; 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one on the way as well as other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lilly; twin sons, James and Paul; a granddaughter, Jessica; his parents, Chris and Olga; 3 brothers, Milton, Parnell and Chester. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with Pastor Keith Ruehlow officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment will take place immediately following the service at the Amery Cemetery. 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.

Janell B. Ahlin, 85, of Amery, WI, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019, at Willow Ridge Healthcare. Janell was born September 20, 1933, in Dickens, T TX, to Edward and Emma B Berset. At the age of three, sshe moved to Cloquet, MN. S She was a 1951 graduate of C Cloquet High School and o obtained her bachelor’s d degree from St. Cloud State iin 1956. She received her m master’s degree from River F Falls in 1971. Janell was united in m marriage to Gerald J. Ahllin on August 17, 1957. She was a physical education teacher until the last 12 years of her career when she was a guidance counselor. Throughout her career, she taught at Esko, MN, Clear Lake, WI, and Amery, WI. While at Amery, Janell coached girls’ volleyball and track, and started all three girls’ sports programs. Janell enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, going to the cabin and traveling. Many memorable times were spent with family. She was known as the aunt with the tears of love. She is survived by husband Gerald and sisters Virginia Morell and Maxine Hennum, sisters-in-law Roberta Faragher and Janice Berset, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Ernest, Walter and Edward; and four sisters, Louise, Marion, Katherine and Billie (Florene). The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Amery, WI. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Diabetes and Cancer Societies.

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is survived by her five children, Jolese (Michael) LaBlanc, Jackie (Andy) Van Heuklom, Doug (Leslie) Anderson, David (Stephanie) Anderson, Darren (Joan) Anderson, three step-children, Tammy (Rod) Turcotte, Jason (Toni) Barr, Joy (Dennis) Waalen; 20 grandchildren, Justin (Micki), Heather, Ryan (Jennifer), Rhonda, Lucas (Lindsay), Dan (Beth), Alex (Samantha), Jenny, Stephanie (Nick), Ben, Elizabeth, Natalie, Rachel, Brandy, Chase, Brandon (Alyssa), Tyler, Malane (Ron), Beth, Jill (Matt); 18 great grandchildren; Siblings, Darlene (Bill) Blair, Julie Ann Fox, Ione (Tim) Thompson, Kathy (Gary) Hauble, Sandy Fox, Michael (Kathleen) Fox, Mervyn (Manuella) Fox, Dean (Julie) Fox and Arlyn Fox as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 pm on Tuesday, July 16, at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery Wisconsin and one hour prior to the services at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at United Covenant Church in Clear lake with Pastor Dan Pearson officiating. Interment will take place after the service at Mount Hope Cemetery in Turtle Lake Wisconsin. 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.

August 7, 1944 – July 10, 2019 Sharon Marie Barr, age 74, of Turtle Lake Wisconsin, passed away on July 10, 2019 at the Amery Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born on August 7, 1944 in Amery, W Wisconsin to Clyde and K Kathryn (Lovgren) Fox. S graduated from OsceoShe l high school. Sharon was la m married to Donald W. And derson in 1962 and to this u union five children were b born. She married Gerald W Barr in 1979. Sharon W. w a member of United was C Covenant Church and e enjoyed serving with the l ladies in the kitchen. She loved being a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and auntie to all the children in the family. She was an excellent cook and never let anyone leave her house hungry. She loved going to all the kids’ sporting and music events, reading, tending her flowers, feeding the birds, visiting with friends and family and much to her boys’ chagrin, she was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Kathryn Fox, her husband, Gerald Barr, and brothers Lawrence Fox and Ardell Fox. She

Wisconsin foreclosure rates lowest in 2 decades MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin foreclosure rates are the lowest the state has seen in nearly two decades, according to a researcher who tracks foreclosures. Russell Kashian, economic professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, said the rates have dropped because of stricter lending criteria, more renters and high employment rates, Wisconsin Public Radio reported. Kashian started tracking foreclosures in 2008 in order to identify hot spots in Wisconsin. Milwaukee County had one of the highest foreclosure rates in the state, Kashian’s research indicates. The research estimates that 36 to 55 foreclosures were filed per 10,000 people in Milwaukee County in 2009. A decade later, those numbers were 11 to 20 foreclosures filings per 10,000 individuals. “The foreclosure rate has gone down considerably, to almost one quarter,” Kashian said. “It’s gone down greater in wealthier areas, and it’s gone down less in minority areas and less affluent areas.” Lynnea Katz-Petted is the CEO of Revitalize Milwaukee, a nonprofit that helps residents prevent foreclosures and renovate foreclosed homes. Katz-Petted noted that while the state is seeing a reduction in foreclosure rates, her organization has noticed Just a reminder... a jump in foreclosures on You are invited to older homeowners. “There’s always been a ton of money for foreclosure prevention or education to help new buyers which is really, really important,” Katz-Petted said. “But on the same token we have a Saturday, July 20 huge population of seniors who want to and can stay in 2:00 pm their homes, they just need at the some assistance.” Porter’s Home In 2019, there have been Rain or Shine nearly 3,600 foreclosure filings in Wisconsin, research from Evie & Sons revealed.

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NO-BAKE LUSCIOUS COOKIES Heat in larger heavy pan or skillet until almost boiling, then remove from heat: 1/2 c. white sugar 1/2 c. white syrup 1 c. peanut butter, plain or chunky Stir in until well coated: 3 c. Rice Krispies Drop by a teaspoonful onto wax paper. They fi rm up quickly. This is a stovetop recipe. It has chicken, broccoli and rice.

1/4 c. Bisquick 0riginal Add and blend until smooth: 2 pkgs. (8 oz. ea.) cream cheese, cut into 18 pieces and softened Pour into sprayed/greased 9â&#x20AC;? deep dish pie plate. Combine in same blender, blend until smooth, about 15-20 seconds: 1/2 c. raspberries 2 T. sugar Drop here and there the blended raspberry mixture on top of cream cheese mixture. Use a wooden skewer or toothpick, etc. and swirl the raspberries thru the cheesecake. Bake at 325Ë&#x161; for about 30 minutes or until edges of pie are set and the center is still soft and bit wiggly. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. When ready to serve, top with 1/2 c. fresh raspberries. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. This is a fabulous looking and tasting pie. You can use 1 baked 9â&#x20AC;? pie crust or use a prepared graham cracker or chocolate crumb crust.

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Have the prepared crust ready. Be sure to wash and drain the berries well. Combine in bowl and set aside: 2 c. strawberries, hilled and cut into quarters (about 8 oz.) 1 container (6 oz.) raspberries 1 container (4.4 oz.) blueberries Combine in bowl, beating at high speed: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, room temp. 3/4 c. powdered sugar Beat in, scraping sides of bowl , until fluffy and well mixed: 1-1/2 c. whipping cream 1/2 tsp. vanilla Spoon 2/3 of the cream mixture into the pie shell. Spoon 2/3 of the berry mixture on top. Mound remaining cream mixture in the center and add the rest of the fruit on top of that. Chill 1-4 hours and serve.

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So what does the FFA do during the summer? Glenna made it to the State Semi-Finals in the Discussion meet. Sarah Jensen, Joseph Kelling and Benjamin Lorsung made it to the State Semi-Finals in the Junior High Quiz Bowl contest. Deidra Meyer, Courtney Glenna, Katherine Elwood, Lucy Curtis and Hannah Elmer

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For the FFA, our new year starts right after our local FFA banquet on May 5. The new officers start and we get rolling! We started the new year on May 11 where we had the Farm in the City Pancake feed at the Countryside Cooperative. Hundreds of people came to the Cooperative, ate pancakes and went to our petting zoo. Countryside Cooperative also hosted an educational livestock program to teach 4-H and FFA members how to feed beef, sheep and hogs for their fair projects. On June 10-13th we took 18 FFA members to the State FFA Convention in Madison, WI. Our students were either competing or being recognized at the convention for the efforts throughout the year. Some of our highlights include: Hailey Clausen becoming a State Champion in the Extemporaneous Speaking Contest. Kelsey Oman made it to the State Finals and took fourth place in the prepared speaking Contest. Deidra Meyer made it to the State Semi-Finals in the Creed Speaking Contest; Courtney

became State Champions in the Senior High Quiz Bowl Contest. The Dairy Evaluation Team consisting of Ella Williamson, Katherine Elwood, Courtney Glenna and Hailey Clausen were recognized onstage for becoming State Champions. The Dairy Team, Extemporaneous and Senior High Quiz Bowl teams will be competing at Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana in October. After a very successful State FFA convention our chapter prepared for the Officer

Retreat. This year we went to an FFA memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabin in Webster, WI. The 10 officers spent three days (June 1820th) putting together their Program of Activities. The officers do a bunch of bonding activities and get real serious on what their goals will be for the year and how we are going to accomplish all of the tasks. The retreat was started at the Brent and Dawn Elwood farm SEE FFA, PAGE 15

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Hailey Clausen won the State Extemporaneous Speaking Contest.

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State Champion Senior High Quiz Bowl team L-R: Courtney Glenna, Deidra Meyer, Lucy Curtis, Katherine Elwood and Hannah Elmer.

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taking professional pictures of our Officer team. Special thanks to Debbie Elmer for taking these wonderful pictures. Immediately after the officer retreat eight of our FFA members went on the Rewards Trip. This is a trip to reward our top point-getters for the year. The Rewards trip was from June 20th-June 23. This year the trip started at the National Guernsey Convention in Eau Claire, WI. The FFA members went to a banquet and listened to the State of Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture speak. Then Dani Meyer (an alumnus of Amery FFA) painted a picture of Guernsey Cow. The barn quilt was sold later for $825. Dani gave an inspirational speech about “Dreaming Big and Working Hard.” The speech was about Dani’s struggles growing up with a learning disability and never giving up despite these challenges. After this the group traveled over to the eastern part of Wisconsin. They went whitewater rafting, toured Lambeau Field and went to Door County. It was a fantastic trip. The next things on the agenda include the Polk County Fair. Many FFA members will be showing their projects at the Fair. They are also responsible (along with the Osceola FFA) of the educational tent at the Fair. A committee has been meeting preparing to put together some hands-on educational activities that will be in the tent. Hailey Clausen and Drew Meyer also went to a leadership Conference in Washington D.C. from June 24-June 30. Here Hailey and Drew learned about how to become a servant leader. 1000’s of FFA members from around the Country go to this event all summer long. They toured many famous sites, made amazing new friends from around the Country and built leadership skills that will help our chapter become better leaders. Special thanks to the Amery FFA Alumni for helping sponsor these kids on an amazing adventure. We would also like to thank the Bridge Investment Group and the Eddie H & Donald L. Olson Fund of the Amery Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the St. Croix Valley Foundation for the funds to send our kids to the National FFA convention coming up this October and helping all 80 members in the many community activities we do throughout the year! The Amery FFA has a goal of building leaders for the future. Funds like these help make it possible!

‘The officers do a bunch of bonding activities and get real serious on what their goals will be for the year and how we are going to accomplish all of the tasks.’

DEBBIE ELMER

Amery FFA Officers back row L-R: Hannah Elmer and Lucy Curtis. Middle row L-R: Jonathan Lorsung, Courtney Glenna, Hailey Clausen and Samantha Cavaco. Front row L-R: Katherine Elwood, Juliana Graff, Deidra Meyer and Drew Meyer.

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FFA members are pictured with painter Dani Meyer at the National Gurensey Convention. Back Row L-R: Lucy Curtis, Katherine Elwood, Deidra Meyer, Hannah Elmer, Drew Meyer and Hannah Bottolfson. Front row L-R: Lexi Gates, Dani Meyer (Painter) Jordan Bader and Megan Novak.

Members share why they are crazy for FFA BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

FFA participants have had an action packed summer. This has not been a stereotypical season spent strictly within the walls of a barn. A few members shared their sentiments of recent FFA experiences. Lucy Curtis said she joined FFA because she was interested in learning more about the organization and wanted to Hailey Clausen be a part of a FFA Member community like FFA and to use it as an opportunity to grow her speaking skills. She is looking

‘I joined FFA as a way to develop my leadership and speaking abilities alongside inspiring individuals.’

forward to participating in the Polk County Fair later this summer. Hailey Clausen shared some of the same feelings as Curtis saying, “I joined FFA as a way to develop my leadership and speaking abilities alongside inspiring individuals.” She greatly enjoyed the Officer’s retreat this summer along with the rewards trip. Diedre Meyer definitely agrees the rewards trip was enjoyable and shared what she feels made the trip so worthwhile. Meyer said, “We went to cherry famous Door County, where we were able to stay in a fantastic cabin. On the road trip down to Door County we visited the national Guernsey convention in Eau Claire, where we saw Dani Meyer paint ‘God’s greatest creation, the Guernsey cow.’ We also were able to enjoy a speech from the secretary of state at this national convention.” “This experience put us a little behind schedule and we arrived at the cabin at about 1 a.m. Our unexpected

tardiness gave a little fright from the owner of the cabin. Besides the rather unpleasant arrival, our trip simply went up from there. They had seven rooms with two queen beds in each, a giant kitchen and even a hot tub!” “The next day we ended up touring LamDiedre Meyer beau field, which FFA Member was very fun for those who love the packers. Exhausted by learning a little too much about the history of the Green Bay Packers, we went to PC Junction. A little hole-in-thewall that had an area to ride go-carts, play Ping-Pong and even hold live baby chicks, while you wait for your food. Oh, and let’s not forget your food being served on a little train.”

‘I don’t really remember joining FFA since I don’t remember my life without it.’

“We got to go white water rafting on Menominee River which was unexpectedly a level 4. I would have fallen out if it weren’t for my dad holding onto my lifejacket. I highly recommend going white water rafting because everyone ended up having a ton of fun.” “On the last day we visited Egg harbor. Egg harbor has the cutest little shops that stole my heart. The beach was nice but of course Lake Michigan was as cold as ice. (At least it felt like it.) This trip was truly unforgettable due to the amazing girls that I shared it with.” Meyer added, “I don’t really remember joining FFA since I don’t remember my life without it. Having a dad as the advisor means that I have grown up with this chapter. I have met so many amazing people over the past 16 years that have made me a better a person and I have the FFA to thank for that!”

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Moon landing memories Editor’s note: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Michael Kalista, a 74 -year-old retired chiropractor, who moved to the Amery area five years ago with his wife, Nancy Anne, has shared his experience of the moon landing with readers of the Amery Free Press. Kalista served in the Peace Corps from March 1968 to July 1970. I was a freshman in my college dorm room when I learned that our President, John F. Kennedy had been shot in November 1963. I was a professional health care provider working in my office on September 11, 2001 when my secretary told me at lunch of an event that changed all of our lives. Both of those events altered the course of history and were so utterly tragic. Any of us over the age of 65 can recall with intensity where we were, who we were with, how we felt at that first event and even more ages, the second. As I write this, I can visualize that younger version of myself in the first instance, my older self in the second. I am keenly aware how both events changed and continue to impact our lives. There is another date emblazoned in my memory, momentous and world changing but filled with jubilance and celebration. That date in 1969 is part of the world’s history as well as my own. My story starts in 1968. I was soon to graduate from college and had an offer of a teaching position in Pennsylvania. Then came a letter inviting me to join the Peace Corps that would begin with training in Escondido, California and require a commitment from me of two years in Colombia, South America. I was a young adult in a medium sized city in Pennsylvania with little experience outside of that area. Unlike today’s millennials, individuals my age had not grown up hopping on airplanes or visiting other parts of our country and the world unless one was in the military. For me this was going to be a grand adventure! After training in Spanish, an introduction to Colombian culture, and learning the meaning of community development, 17 new recruits arrived in Bogota, myself one of them. We received our individual assignments and were dispersed to sites throughout the country. My initial Peace Corps placement was a teaching position at National University. Unfortunately, the University was in the midst of a student strike and the teaching did not happen. I spent the next 7 weeks in Bogota, the capital of Colombia. There I was in the largest city in Colombia, until I was assigned to a small rural state capital, Ibague, Tolima. Fortunately, in those 7 weeks I became friends with Dan Margolis, a former Volunteer who had started a tour agency. Dan’s main client was a U.S. company that packaged a tour called “Andean Adventures” and its first stop was Bogota. Through helping Dan on several occasions, I met many Colombians, including owners of several establishments who were appreciative of business brought by Dan’s tour groups. One of those establishments would later surprise me in the kindest way. It was May 1969 when I received a rare letter from my parents informing me that they were planning to visit me and wanted me to make in-country arrangements for them. In the previous 15 years my parents had spent their annual two-week vacations at our deer camp in the Allegheny National Forest. They had never been on an airplane nor traveled further than the 3-hour drive from our hometown to Niagara Falls, Canada. On the afternoon of July 20, 1969, I picked up my parents at Bogota Airport to begin our two weeks together. That evening I had made plans for dinner at the Balalaika Restaurant in Bogota. On our way to the restaurant I noticed crowds gathered at any store window with a TV. I thought perhaps there was an important soccer match, but I soon learned it was bigger than any soccer match (and those were huge events in

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Summer Birthdays BY CARRIE CLASSON

It was my birthday this week. Those of you with summer birthdays know it’s a little different. In the middle of March, everyone says, “Wow! A birthday party!” You bring treats to school and everyone is happy for an excuse to celebrate. It’s different for the summer kids. Everyone is already busy with vacations and visitors and then, somewhere in the middle of all that, someone says, “Oh! It’s Carrie’s birthday, isn’t it?” My birthday was particularly unreliable because it fell when the plant where my father worked as an engineer shut down and he always took that time off. We loaded up our Studebaker or Hornet or Volvo and headed off to California or Wyoming or Canada, to visit aunts and uncles or go camping or, one memorable trip, go backpacking. We’d drive for what I seem to remember were endless days, my sister and me in the backseat, my mom and dad and dog in the front. This seating arrangement held until my mom poured coffee and our dog, Boots, remembering the one-and-only time mom had spilled hot coffee on her, frantically jumped into the back seat until the lid was safely back on the thermos. This caused my mother fresh guilt every time she had a cup of coffee for every

vacation for as long as Boots lived. Boots lived a long time. Somewhere near the middle of our vacation, usually just after we’d reached our destination, my birthday would arrive. One year we were in Canada and my mother’s sister made a cake with coins wrapped in tinfoil baked inside. This was terrifically exciting. Another year, in California, I had a watermelon cake which I remember as something really special although, as I think back on it, I’m pretty sure my “watermelon cake” was simply a half watermelon with candles stuck into it. (This free tip provided for busy parents of young children.) But the most memorable year was when we went backpacking. I was Carrie Classon turning thirteen, which meant my sister was only eight and we hiked over the mountains carrying everything we needed for a week. My sister had an enormous pack filled with the huge sleeping bags of the era. It didn’t weigh much, but it made it appear as if there was some pretty serious child endangerment occurring. There is a photo of her lying by the side of the path in which it looks as if she might never rise again. Then, right in the middle of it, my birthday arrived.

In theory, chocolate pudding should solidify without refrigeration. But my Birthday Pudding remained liquid. My mother says she honestly forgot the candles but, seriously, with the weight she was carrying, deciding to haul one less box of candles would have been perfectly justified. The waterproof wooden matches were lit and set in the middle of the pudding where they immediately sank and sizzled out. It was, without a doubt, my best birthday ever. Earlier that day I stepped between two rocks where there was still snow—in July! The snow was much deeper than I thought, and I laughed out loud as, for a moment, I was stuck in a snowdrift on my birthday. That night we camped by a stream and I listened to the water run until I fell asleep. I’ve had some amazing birthdays since then, but I’ll never forget watching thirteen matches descend into chocolate pudding as my mom and dad and sister sang: Happy Birthday, to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, dear Carrie. Happy Birthday to you! And it was. Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir, “Blue Yarn: A Memoir About Loss, Letting Go, & What Happens Next,” was just released. Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register. Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. 715-781-4380 Jason. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday at noon B.B., Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457. Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601. Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge. The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group. This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding. Led by a certified breastfeeding counselor, who is also a registered nurse and a mother of four, attendees learn from, share with, and support other mothers who are breastfeeding. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding are strongly encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic, Boardroom, 2nd floor. No fee, no registration required, just stop by. Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge. C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For information 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. Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Amery Public Library at 6 p.m. 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 - S.T.A.R.S. (Surviving Trauma Advocacy Resource Group) Monday 4-5 p.m. in Amery, Tuesday 6-7 p.m. in Osceola, Wednesday 2-3 p.m. in Milltown and Thursday 6-7 p.m. in Milltown. Domestic Violence Education Class every other Wednesday from 10-noon in Milltown. Burnett County - Monday 4-5 p.m. 715-349-7272. Barron County - Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. 715-651-4969. For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting. 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 Professionals 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. Families and Parenting. Milltown Parenting Group meets Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m., Milltown Family Group has dinner from 5-5:30 p.m. and F.U.N. from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information call CRA 715-825-4414. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting.

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474. Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does. Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360. GriefShare, a non-denominational special help seminar and support group for people experiencing the loss of a loved one is being held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The church is located at 1050 Keller Ave. N. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” For more information call St. Joseph Catholic church at 715-268-7717. Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474. Memory Cafe. Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia? Join us at the Amery Memory Cafe where individuals with memory concerns and their care partners, family and friends can laugh, learn and stay connected in a safe atmosphere. The Memory Cafe meets at the Amery Area Community Center the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372. Memory Cafe is free to attend, and coffee and snacks are provided. Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. (only meets during the school year.) MOPS and MOMsnext (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has a child at home is welcome, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com. PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community

of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk. Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002. PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and conﬁdential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center. Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict conﬁdentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members. TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882. TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336. TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor. 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. Yoga for Addiction Recovery Y12SR is a 12 step based discussion and yoga practice that is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. All A's are welcome. Great Blue Yoga, 113 Keller Ave N 54001, 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays.

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Clear Lake Elementary School’s spectacular Summer School Program is an opportunity for kids to learn in different ways BY RILEY GAGNER CLEAR LAKE CLASS OF 2027

A way to catch up. A way to learn. A way to have fun. The Clear Lake Elementary School (Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center) Summer School program is all of these things. As told by Elementary Principal, Chris Petersen, there are two parts to summer school. It helps kids learn math and reading in a new way, and it offers opportunities to experience cooking, fishing, and perfect outdoor skills. This year, anyone under the age of 18 could eat free breakfast and lunch. “Meals were provided through a federal grant that offers both breakfast and lunch to any child through age eighteen,” Petersen said. “All children in the community could get a meal, whether they were attending summer school, or not.” “The kids learned a lot during summer school,” Petersen added. For example, those who took a cooking class, learned math with measuring cups and cooperation, teamwork, and culture from the different foods they made. Depending on the classes the students took, they could stay at the elementary school, travel to the high school, or travel to the park. “The field trip at the end of summer school was a highlight for many students,” Petersen said. “For a small fee, all students could attend an all-

day experience that’s just about one thing¬¬–having fun!” The school district offered transportation to and from summer school to the kids who live within the area. Petersen also commented about the excellent classes provided by teachers and the leadership demonstrated by Patti Wyss, Summer School Coordinator. Summer school planning starts as early as January. “There’s a lot that needs to come together to have a successful program, and it takes everyone to make it happen,” he added. Chris Petersen Summer Clear Lake Elementary Principal School teacher April Rist said the kids learned kitchen safety in her No Bake Baking class. They also tasted new things that they might have not tasted before. Another teacher, Elizabeth Schill, said the kids learned teamwork and how to play new games in her Games Games class. “I’m very proud of the kids and staff at Clear Lake Elementary,” Petersen said. “Over 200 students had fun and learned in a lot of different ways. Whether it was through archery, fishing, scrapbooking or opening up their own café, they also created some fond memories along the way.”

‘I’m very proud of the kids and staff at Clear Lake Elementary.’

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Livia Leigh Ross Haven Grace Erickson Haven Grace Erickson, baby girl, 7 lbs 9 oz, was born June 29 to Genna Erickson of Grantsburg.

Alexa Rose Karrow Alexa Rose Karrow, baby girl, 7 lbs 2 oz, was born June 30 to Nicole Sweeter and Travis Karrow of Siren.

Richard Gene Saddler Richard Gene Saddler, Jr., baby boy, 7 lbs 2.2 oz, was born July 2 to Makayla Pearson and Richard Saddler of Osceola and Hayward.

Rebecca Ruth Nelson Rebecca Ruth Nelson, baby girl, 8 lbs 12 oz, was born July 2 to Mariah

Livia Leigh Ross, baby girl, 7 lbs 7 oz, was born July 3 to Christa and Greg Ross of Dresser.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Reading Is Here! You can still register for the Summer Reading Program, A Universe of Stories! Read (or have someone else read to you) this summer and track your time to earn prizes and a free book! The reading program ends August 10th. Family Performance Series: July 17 (Wednesday 2 pm). ScienceTellers will be here to wow and entertain you!! Their interactive space adventure, Aliens Escape from Earth, will be out-of-this-world fun! At the Amery Community Center, note special 2pm start time. Family Performance Series: July 24 (Wednesday 4 pm). PowerUp your day by making a healthy snack in this fun food class. Register on our website (click the program poster at amerylibrary.org/kids). Family Performance Series: July 31 (Wednesday 1 pm). Launch & Light is an interactive STEM program for kids ages 7+ (or 6+ with adult help). Learn about different forms of light such as X-rays, Gamma rays, and more! Please register on our website (click the program poster at amerylibrary.org/kids). Family Performance Series: August 7 (Wednesday 1 pm). Experience a multicultural dance routine from COMPAS Teaching Artist Afoutayi! Learn about Haitian dance and culture through this unique event. This is truly an ALL AGES, multi-generational event -- for kids, teens, adults, and seniors! ALL are welcome, even if you aren't accompanying a child to the event! At Golden Age Manor. Pipsqueak Plutos Storytime: Babies & Toddlers (Mondays 10:30). July 22, 29 & August 5. No storytime July 1. Stories, fi ngerplays, rhymes, and songs for babies & toddlers. Weather permitting, storytime will be outside on the grassy area behind the library. In inclement weather, we'll be in the storytime room. Summer Feeding Program: Kids & Teens (Mondays through August 5th, at 11 am). FREE picnic lunch for kids & teens through age 18. On the grassy area behind the library (indoors in inclement weather). This program is made possible by the School District of Amery. Yoga for Kids: All ages (Wednesdays 9:30). July 17, 24, 31 & August 7. No yoga July 3. Stretch your muscles and calm your mind with yoga for kids. Yoga mats provided by the library for use during the program. Mini Martians Storytime: Ages 3-6 (Wednesdays 10:30). July 17, 24, 31 & August 7. No storytime July 3. Let your imagination soar with stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun, spacethemed craft.

Space Bingo: All ages (Select Fridays 10 am). July 12, 19 & August 9. Try your luck at Space Bingo for your chance to win silly prizes. Teen Movies & Pizza: Teens Grades 6-12 (Select Fridays 3 pm). July 19 & August 9. Hang out, eat pizza, and watch a movie! Check our program guide or website for dates & movie info. Registration required. Register on our website amerylibrary.org/teens 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. Third Thursday: Alcohol Ink Galaxy Paintings: Thursday, July 18th, 5:30 PM-7 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. This month we're making Galaxy art with alcohol inks! We'll make galaxies on canvas boards. The class is FREE but registration is required-go to our website to register.

at 4:30 PM. 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 amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary. Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM

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All These Dear Things Of all things that could be retained, tangible and to be seen, of all that is felt and unfeigned, would we pluck and sort and glean? Can we hold onto the breeze, wafting past us, touching skin, rustling the leaves of trees, responding of the soul within? Colors of the flowers bright, charming lift and light of smile, clear cut gleam of stars at night, home, when sensed in that last mile.

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Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for August is The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.

All around us and within, objects dear and sky above, what would we hold, much loved kin? That which is forever, love.

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In case you did not notice, I think Summer is here! This past weekend with the heat and humidity was a sure sign of that. How hot was it??? You know it is hot when you feel the sweat running down your back and you are just standing still. And then last night we got the much needed rain but I understand some places got the wind, which we can do without. Hopefully everyone escaped any Pounding damage from the storm. the The annual Pavement Polk County Fair is coming Pam Humpal up next week. The fun-filled event is Thursday, July 25, thru Sunday, July 28, at the fairgrounds in St Croix Falls. As many of you know, the Polk County Fair is one of my favorite times of the year. It has been a part of my life forever. I enjoy checking out the exhibits, watching the kids show their animals/projects, the delicious fair food, the entertainment, and visiting with fellow fair-goers. In next week’s issue, it will con-

tain a special Polk County Fair Guide. The guide will have fair information, judging schedules, entertainment schedules, a map of the fairgrounds, 4H information, and pictures of the 4H clubs in the county. The Polk County Fair Guide will also be included in the Osceola Sun newspaper next week, and at the fairgrounds during the fair. During the fair I will be roaming the grounds capturing photos from the weekend. I will also be taking pictures of the exhibitors with their quality meats animals from the auction along with their buyers. Exhibitors and businesses who are interested in having a thank you in the paper after the fair please let me know by calling 715-268-8101 or contacting me at the fair. Please be sure to check out the front page of The Tab this week for specific times of the different activities going on at the Polk County Fair next week. The second concert of the Summer for Amery’s Music On The River is this Friday night, July 19. You can enjoy music by “The Git Backs” from 5-7pm with “Lamont Cranston” at 7pm on the Danielson Stage. The night will also involve a great car show, delicious

food, and a fun time socializing with family and friends. Thank you to the sponsors and volunteers of the Music On The River for a wonderful event! The Amery Fish Finder Contest is in full gear. You may have noticed a fish sign posted at various businesses in town. To join the fun, simply pick up an official entry form, and then visit the participating businesses to collect the names of the fish. Once your entry form is filled, please drop it off at the Amery Free Press, Bremer Bank, Chet Johnson Drug, Worn Again, or WESTconsin Credit Union by August 12. A random drawing of the most correct entries will be held for prizes…1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd & 4th $25. Winners will be announced at Music On The River on Friday, August 16. Have fun fishing in Amery! Happy Birthday wishes this week on July 17 to my niece, Hannah, my nephew, Adam, and my nephew-in-law, Nick; on July 19 to my nephews, Brian and Hobeywho will be 12 years old; and on July 21 to my nephew-in-law, Hans. Enjoy your special days! Have a great week, and stay cool!

Stay safe during heat wave Stay cool, hydrated, and informed during extreme heat High temperatures are expected over much of Wisconsin during the next several days, and the Department of Health Services is reminding residents to take steps to stay cool during this heat wave. “Hot temperatures and humidity can be dangerous and even deadly,” said Jeanne Ayers, State Health Officer. “During this heat wave, it’s important to stay cool and hydrated, and check

weather conditions before heading outside.” Follow these tips to stay safe during extreme heat: Stay in air conditioning. When possible, stay in air conditioning on hot days. If you don’t have air conditioning, head to libraries, malls, and other public spaces to keep cool. Check on loved ones. Be sure to check on older friends and neighbors who live alone and don’t

have air conditioning. Avoid going outside during the hottest part of the day. If you have to be outside, stick to the cooler morning and evening hours. Wear light, loose clothing and take frequent, air conditioned breaks. Beware of hot cars. Never leave a person or a pet in a parked car, even for a short time. On an 80 degree day, the temperature inside a car can reach 100 degrees in

less than 10 minutes. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water on hot days. Avoid alcohol and hot, heavy meals. Watch your local weather forecasts so you can plan outdoor activities safely. Pay attention to any extreme heat alerts. Remember that anyone can get sick from the heat. No matter your age or how healthy you are, it’s important to stay cool and hydrated.

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Wisconsin youth competed at three district dairy judging contests June 18th in Polk County, June 20th in Waupaca County, June 28th in Grant County. The top teams and individuals earned an opportunity to compete at the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest that will take place in Marshfield on Monday, July 15th in conjunction with the state Guernsey and Ayrshire show. NORTH - POLK COUNTY CONTEST Twenty-seven Seniors competed at the contest in Polk, with Dunn County taking top honors. The four person Senior team consisted of Fritzy Ullom, Benjamin Styer, Abbie Powers, and Hannah Ullom. Marie Haase won the individual Senior contest with 510 points. Brooke Hammann from Barron County placed second, earning 508 points. Fifty-five Junior dairy judging youth also competed at the contest. Winning the Junior division was the A team from St. Croix County, which consisted of Dylan Raymond, Amelia Dittman, Stella Kamm, and Walter Thommes. The top individual in the Junior division was Dylan Raymond from St. Croix County with 409 points. The second high individual was Braeden Bechel from Pierce County, earning 402 points. TOP FIVE SENIOR TEAMS: 1. Dunn County - Fritzy Ullom, Benjamin Styer, Abbie Powers, Hannah Ullom 2. Barron County A 3. Polk County 4. Pierce County A 5. Barron County B TOP TEN SENIOR INDIVIDUALS: 1. Marie Haase- Polk County 2. Brooke Hammann- Barron County 3. Fritzy Ullom- Dunn County 4. Benjamin Styer- Dunn County 5. Henry Huth- Barron County 6. Abbie Powers- Dunn County 7. Ben Anderson- Pierce County 8. Ambrea Kjos- Pierce County 9. Justyne Frisle- Barron County 10. Kelli Marschall- Barron County TOP FIVE JUNIOR TEAMS: 1. St Croix County A - Dylan Raymond, Amelia Dittman, Stella Kamm, Walter Thommes 2. Pierce County 3. Barron County 4. St Croix County B 5. Dunn County A TOP TEN JUNIOR INDIVIDUALS: 1. Dylan Raymond- St Croix County 2. Braeden Bechel- Pierce County 3. Summer Hammann- Barron County 4. Amelia Dittman- St Croix County 5. Stella Kamm- St Croix County 6. Walter Thommes- St Croix County 7. Abbygail Schlough- Dunn County 8. Sophia Kamm- St Croix County 9. Ava Kolodzienski- Pierce County 10. Madisyn Loonstra- Eau Claire County

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County testing results in swimming advisory on Milltown Half Moon Beach The Polk County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory on Half Moon Beach, Milltown, due to high levels of Fecal Coliform Bacteria. High levels have been confi rmed in conclusive water tests done July 3 and July 10, 2019. The swimming advisory will remain in effect until two consecutive tests resulting in acceptable levels are obtained. Wisconsin State Statute, 254.46, gives local health departments the authority to restrict swimming if a human health hazard exists. The testing consists of sampling for fecal coliform bacteria, an

indicator of human and animal waste contamination. Current test methods cannot detect all pathogens (disease-causing organisms) or give instantaneous results. Testing requires 24 to 48 hours of incubation before problems can be detected, leaving ample time for exposure to occur. Current analytical methods do not distinguish between human and animal waste contamination. Swimming in unsafe water may result in minor illnesses such as ear, eye, nose and throat infections, the most common being gastroenteritis (upset

stomach). Children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at a greater risk of getting sick when they ingest contaminated water. The Polk County Health Department recommends swimmers take caution when swimming at any beach, especially after heavy rains. Bacteria counts usually rise after a rainstorm at all beaches. The most frequent source of fecal bacteria contamination is waterfowl. If you are concerned about â&#x20AC;&#x153;swimmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s itchâ&#x20AC;?, a type of dermatitis causing a rash and itching, swimmers should

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July's mid-point hints at summer's close; Black-eyed- Susan welcomes the rose; milkweed hosts the caterpillar, egg that butterfly covertly sowed, prepared to brighten, color thriller, Queen Anne's lace adds a gauzy mode. Days shorten a bit, humidity high; threatening thunder showers darken the sky. Dismiss the thoughts of season's end; in every season, a pleasant trend. June's herbal scent of fresh cut hay, leading to combining golden grain, Children in refreshing water play, joy of friendship, parting pain. Fair time displays of skill and bounty, caps off production of the county. Care free the lake, the summer sky, savor the memory of days gone by, when berry-picking in the wood, led to Mother's sauce and jam. Friends and spats and brotherhood, you could not define or diagram. Fill the days until the fall, time and seasons, embrace them all. Â Carol Morfitt Welch

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL W. FINKEN DOD: April 8, 2019 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 2019PR35 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth November 16, 1945 and date of death April 8, 2019, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1284 45th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 25, 2019. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Brian D. Byrnes Byrnes Law Office 123 Keller Avenue North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419 (July 16. 23. 30)

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ORDINANCE 072019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11, CHAPTER 2 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO

OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY AND PEACE The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/ or create Chapter 11-22 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Offenses Against Public Safety and Peace regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 11-2-2 Carrying Concealed Weapons Prohibited; Certain Weapons Prohibited. The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted,

Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov) July 11, 2019 Published in the Amery Free Press on: July 16, 2019 (July 16)

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ORDINANCE 082019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11, CHAPTER 3 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby

approve, amend and/ or create Chapter 11-22 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Offenses Against Property regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 11-3-4 Theft of Library Material. The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov) July 11, 2019 Published in the Amery Free Press on: July 16, 2019 (July 16)

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ORDINANCE 092019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11, CHAPTER 6 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO NUISANCES The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of

Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/ or create Chapter 11-61 through 11-6-11 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Nuisances regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 11-6-1 through 11-6-11 Nuisances. The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov) July 11, 2019 Published in the Amery Free Press on: July 16, 2019

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR LICENSES CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN Pursuant to WI §125 the following have made application, and are on file with the Clerk to be presented to the Amery City Council on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. for consideration of approval. All establishments are located in the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. CLASS “A” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND “CLASS A” LIQUOR: Scott Schmid, Agent, Freedom Valu Center #31 located at 237 Keller Avenue South. CLASS “A” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND “CLASS A” LIQUOR CIDER ONLY: Gayle E. Lunsmann, Agent, CAP Operations, Inc. d/b/a Holiday #56 located at 1000 River Place Drive. Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW, City Clerk-Treasurer Published: July 16, 2019 *Amery Free Press Posted: July 12, 2019 *Amery City Hall and Amery Library (July 16)

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ORDINANCE 102019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO MAYOR; COMMON COUNCIL The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly

operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/or create Chapter 2-2-3, 2-2-4, 2-2-5, 2-2-11, 2-215, 2-2-16, 2-2-17 & 2-218 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Mayor; Common Council regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 2-2-3, 2-2-4, 2-2-5, 2-2-11, 2-2-15, 2-2-16, 2-2-17 & 2-2-18 Mayor; Common Council. The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TOWN OF ALDEN POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN TRIP PROJECT The Town of Alden is seeking Proposals for the Paving of 45th Avenue From West of 140th Street east to CTH “C” and 140th Street from 45th Avenue south to the end of the existing Construction in the Town of Alden, Polk County, per the plan of Proposed Construction. The Town of Alden will receive sealed Proposals until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday July 24, 2019. at the office of the Town of Alden: Town of Alden Town Hall, 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026 All Proposals shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “45th Avenue Paving 2019”. Please return all proposals to: The Town of Alden, 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026 The Proposals will be opened and reviewed at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday July 24, 2019 at the office of The Town of Alden as shown above. The Town of Alden Town Board will review & Consider all proposals at their next regularly scheduled meeting. Plans and a bid specification forms are available from the Town Engineer, Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.; P.L.S.: DJ Fedderly Management Consultant LLC, Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.;R.L.S., 603 South Broadway, Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751, 715-505-9242. All Questions shall be directed to: DJ Fedderly Management Consultant LLC, 715-505-9242 All Proposals shall include a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 5% of the total Project Proposal, Paid to the order of the Town of Alden. The Town of Alden will not accept any Proposals received after the Set Time and date as shown above. All Proposals shall be submitted on the Town of Alden Proposal Form. The Town of Alden Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or to waive any irregularities in any proposal or to accept any proposal of parts of various proposals, which, in their opinion, is the most advantageous to the Town of Alden. By Order of the Town of Alden Board. Keith Karpenski, Chairman, Town of Alden Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.;P.L.S, Town Engineer, DJ Fedderly Management Consultant, LLC

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ORDINANCE 112019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 3 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/or create Chapters 2-3-2 &

2-3-20 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Municipal Officers and Employees regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 2-3-2 & 2-3-20 Municipal Officers and Employees. The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov) July 11, 2019 Published in the Amery Free Press on: July 16, 2019 (July 16)

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ORDINANCE 122019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 4 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES The City of Amery

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Apple River Protection and Rehabilitation District (ARPRD) Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Amery Public Library Conference Room Amery, WI 1. Call to Order/Set the Agenda/Official Notice of Meeting in Amery Free Press 2. Members and Others Present 3. Approval of the Minutes of the March 30, 2019 Board of Commissioners’ meeting 4. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report 5. Update on the Weed Harvesting Operation for 2019 6. Update on the Clean Boats/Clean Water Inspections 7. Update on Healthy Lakes Projects to date for 2019 8. Update on payroll status with Carlson SV 9. Approval of nomination for ARPRD Board of Commissioners’ Chair for 2020, 2021, 2022 10. Appointment of an Audit Committee for 2019 11. Approval of a Proposed Budget for 2020 12. Approval of the Agenda for the 2019 Annual Meeting proposed for August 17, 2019 at the Amery City Hall Council Room at 10 a.m. 13. Concerns 14. Positive Points 15. Adjournment WNAXLP

Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/ or create Chapter 1-1-8 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Municipal Officers and Employees regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 2-4-1, 2-4-5, 2-4-6, and 2-4-7 Municipal Officers and Employees. The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery

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PROJECT NOTICE TOWN OF ALDEN POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN “10th Avenue & 210th Street Intersection”

Roadway Rehabilitation/Drainage Improvement Project 2019 The Town of Alden will be constructing improvements to 10th Avenue from approximately 300’ west of 210th Street to approximately 1200’ east of 210th Street. including grading, improved road base, Ditching, and Drainage improvements per the plan of improvements, The Town will construct the majority of the project with Town Forces through Force work, and will Sub contract a portion of the Project within applicable requirements and State Statutes.

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ORDINANCE 132019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/ or create Chapter 1-1-8 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Use and Construction of Code of Ordinances regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 1-1-8 City Clerk to Maintain Copies of Documents Incorporated by Reference. The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at

the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov) July 11, 2019 Published in the Amery Free Press on: July 16, 2019 (July 16)

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ORDINANCE 142019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the

NOTICE TOWN OF BLACK BROOK 99 75TH STREET – CLEAR LAKE, WI THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019 PLAN COMMISSION 6:30 P.M. Review CSM for Darren Booth; Continue review of Comprehensive Plan; Review proposed zoning maps

TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ 8:00 P.M. Call meeting to Order; Proof of Meeting Notice; Approve Agenda; Approve Vouchers & Pay bills, Reading of Reports; Public Comments; OLD BUSINESS: Update on Comprehensive Plan; Discussion/decision regarding re-doing ramp leading to the town hall and putting a lean-to up on the side of the shed to put equipment in when it isn’t being used; Discussion regarding Clear Lake Museum interest in buying the Chapel and moving the same Discuss and update on clean up complaint at 547 Hwy 46 NEW BUSINESS: Ed Flanum – Proposed CSM for Darren Booth for review and Approval; Adjourn to August meeting. Sally Pickard, Clerk Web Site: Townofblackbrook.com WNAXLP

City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/ or create Chapter 2-1-2 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding City Government; Elections regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 2-1-2 Official Newspaper(s). The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov) July 11, 2019 Published in the Amery Free Press on: July 16, 2019 (July 16)

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ORDINANCE 152019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO FINANCE AND PUBLIC RECORDS The City of Amery Council for the City of

Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/or create Chapter 3-1-11, 3-1-12, 3-1-14, 3-1-16, 3-1-17, 3-1-19 & 3-1-20 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Finance and Public Records regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 3-1-11, 3-1-12, 3-1-14, 3-1-16, 3-1-17, 3-1-19 & 3-1-20 Finance and Public Records. The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW

POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Input is being sought for the 2020 Polk County Community Services Budget. The Polk County Community Services Division will hold a public hearing meeting to receive comments from clients, providers, interested citizens and community agencies as to the adequacy and need for services in such areas as Services to Juveniles, Child Protective Services, Services to the Elderly, Public Health Services, Mental Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, and any other services being or needing to be provided in the community. The public hearing meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 9:30-10:00 a.m. in the County Board Room (first floor) at the Polk County Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. Written comments may also be submitted, postmarked no later than August 6, 2019, addressed to: Polk County Community Services Attn: Tonya Eichelt, Director 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 50 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Any person who has a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible format must contact the County Clerk’s office at (715) 485-9226 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that arrangements may be made to accommodate your request. WNAXLP

City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov) July 11, 2019 Published in the Amery Free Press on: July 16, 2019 (July 16)

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ORDINANCE 162019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 2 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/ or create Chapter 3-22, 3-2-5, 3-2-6, 3-2-8, 3-2-11, 3-2-12 & 3-2-15 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Special Assessments regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 3-2-2, 3-2-5, 3-26, 3-2-8, 3-2-11, 3-212 & 3-2-15 Special Assessments. The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov) July 11, 2019

Published in the Amery Free Press on: July 16, 2019 (July 16)

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ORDINANCE 172019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO PUBLIC RECORDS The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/ or create Chapter 3-33, 3-3-7, 3-3-8 & 3-3-9 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Public Records regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 3-3-3, 3-3-7, 3-3-8 & 3-3-9 Public Records. The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov) July 11, 2019 Published in the Amery Free Press on: July 16, 2019 (July 16)

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Full-Time Elementary Special Ed. Teacher Job Title

Elementary Special Education Teacher Full Time

H.R. Contact

Chris Petersen, Elementary Principal

Contact Info

715-263-2117 ext. 2401 cpetersen@clwarriors.org

Job Description

The Clear Lake School District has an opening for a full-time Elementary Special Education Teacher beginning in the 201920 school year. This is a cross-categorical position serving with a team of two other Special Education teachers in a PK-6th Grade elementary school setting. This position currently serves primary and early childhood grade levels. Preference for candidates who may also possess licensure for Early Childhood Special Education. Interest or ability in advising or coaching co-curricular activities is a plus.

Requirements

Applicants must possess or have the ability to obtain WI licensure from the Department of Public Instruction in the area of Special Education for Elementary aged students.

Start Date

August 27, 2019

How to Apply

Applications accepted online via WECAN https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/ or send directly to Mr. Petersen. Please include cover letter, resume with references, letters of recommendation, and copies of license and transcripts.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position is filled.

Employer

School District of Clear Lake Clear Lake, WI 54005

Job Address

Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center 135 8th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005

Website

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Northwire, Inc. offers a complete benefits package: health insurance (medical, dental & vision), vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, disability and life insurance. Basic Qualifications: High school diploma/GED or higher. 1-3 years manufacturing experience preferred. Must have mechanical aptitude, computer skills, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Qualified applicants must pass a drug test, background screen, and preemployment physical exam. If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Northwire, Inc. 110prospect Way, Osceola, WI 54020 or email to HumanResources_ Northwire@lemo.com. Online applications are also available at www.northwire.com/careers. Northwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer Male/Female/Veterans/Disability

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Elementary Music Teacher - 50%

H.R. Contact

Chris Petersen, Elementary Principal

Contact Info

715-263-2117 ext. 2401 cpetersen@clwarriors.org

Job Description

50% FTE General Music Teacher at Clear Lake Elementary School

Qualifications

Half-time (50%) position in a PK-6 grade elementary setting. Ability to effectively deliver developmentally appropriate Music instruction to the full range of student ages. Preference for interest and ability to work with primary grades (K-2). Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the district Music department to stage performances and sustain a comprehensive K-12 music curriculum. Interest and ability to coach or advise co-curricular activities a plus.

Requirements

Applicants must possess or have the ability to obtain appropriate DPI licensure to teach Music classes to grades K-6.

Start Date

August 28, 2019

How to Apply

Applications accepted online via WECAN. ht tps://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/ Please include cover letter, resume with references, letters of recommendation, and copies of license and transcripts. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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School District of Clear Lake Clear Lake, WI 54005

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Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center 135 8th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005

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Clayton School District Vacancy Clayton School District has the following coaching positions available for the 2019-2020 school year:

Junior High Football Coach Junior High Boys Basketball Coach If interested, please send letter of application to: Edward Cerney, District Administrator Clayton School District P.O. Box 130 • 236 Polk Ave. W. Clayton, WI 54004-0130 cerneye@claytonsd.k12.wi.us

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

Application deadline: August 1, 2019

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www.tdimolding.com T.D.I. offers competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street • St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager • Email: hr@tdimolding.com

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Help protect our Rivers from invasive species! Training offered July 19, 2019 in St. Croix Falls The St. Croix River Association (SCRA), Polk County Land and Water Resources Department (Polk County LWRD), National Park Service (NPS), River Alliance of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) will host a training and paddle to teach citizens how to monitor for aquatic invasive species (AIS) in rivers. Paddlers, fisherman, water quality monitors, shoreline owners, and river enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. AIS are non-native species that cause environmental or economic harm, or harm to human health. AIS in the St. Croix River include zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, curlyleaf pondweed, bighead carp, rusty crayfish, and Asian clams. AIS are a threat to the overall

health of the St. Croix River and its tributaries. The introduction of aggressive invasive species into this complex system threatens the ecological integrity of the river as well as the unique cultural resources and our outdoor heritage. Project RED (riverine early detectors) is a monitoring program that trains citizens to identify and report invasive species within river corridors statewide. During the free training, SCRA, Polk County LWRD, and NPS will teach you to monitor your river by canoe, kayak, or on foot for species of concern. They will help you choose locations and a monitoring schedule that are convenient to you. They will also provide you with online data management tools

available from the Wisconsin DNR that help you report your findings. The protocols are easy and fun. In addition, you can use this activity to become more familiar with your river or stream and to engage your friends and neighbors! Species of concern include purple loosestrife, Japanese knotweed, Phragmites, flowering rush, curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian water milfoil, zebra mussels, New Zealand mudsnail, and yellow iris. The Project RED training is scheduled for July 19, 2019 from 10 AM to 4 PM in St. Croix Falls. A paddle on the St. Croix River will be held during the afternoon portion of the event. Canoes, kayaks and life jackets will be provid-

ed. To reserve your space, please visit stcroixriverassociation.org. Contacts: Katelin Anderson, Information and Education Coordinator and Water Quality Specialist, Polk County Land and Water Resources Department, (715) 485-8637, katelin.anderson@ co.polk.wi.us or Katie Sickmann, Invasive Species Coordinator, St. Croix River Association, (715) 483-3300, katies@ scramail.com As the official nonprofit partner for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, we create opportunities for people to experience and care for the St. Croix and the Namekagon Rivers. We work throughout the St. Croix watershed to protect and enhance the National Park that flows through its heart.

Packers proﬁt drops 98% to $724,000, hurt by losing GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers reported a profit of just $724,000 in their latest fiscal year, which included their second straight season without a playoff appearance, a large contract extension for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and change in head coach from Mike McCarthy to Matt LaFleur. Green Bay’s profit in the year ending March 31 was down 97.9% from $34.1 million in the year ending March 2018 and more than 99% from the record $75 million in the previous fiscal year. “From a financial standpoint, it was a unique year for the Packers,” Packers President Mark Murphy said

Friday. Expenses rose from $420.9 million to $477.2 million, boosted by Rodgers’ $134 million, four-year deal and the contracts for several free agents: outside linebackers Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith, safety Adrian Amos and guard Billy Turner. “We were a little more aggressive than we’ve been in a number of years,” Murphy said. While overall revenue increased 5.1% to $477.9 million, local revenue improved by only 2.3%, hurt by consecutive losing seasons that impacted Pro Shop visits and tours of Lambeau Field and the Packers Hall of Fame.

“If we can get back to the with that,” Murphy said. “We reserve. It’s grown since then playoffs and get to the Super don’t have a rich, deep-pockwith investment returns and Bowl, that always helps,” Mureted owner, so we have a $400 we’ve made significant investphy said. “We have a policy remillion corporate reserve. ments in real estate around garding our season-ticket pricThree or four years ago, we put this area.” ing. We want to be just below $50 million into the corporate the league average. We don’t want everything to be on the backs of our season ticketholders.” The NFL’s collective bargaining agreement Polk County oīers Career that MaƩer! is set to expire after Join us to make a Diīerence; Together we will Strengthen our Community! the 2020 season and the team has $397 million Behavioral Health Counselor Community Services Division in its corporate reserve Non-Exempt PosiƟon StarƟng: DOQ fund. Assess and provide clinical therapeuƟc services to children and adolescents, and “The plan was that adults with idenƟĮed mental health diagnoses. This posiƟon provides direct clinical we had enough money outpaƟent evaluaƟon and treatment services to individuals, families & groups to cover expenses for residing in Polk County. This posiƟon is responsible for the provision of a year. I think we’re psychotherapeuƟc services to clients seeking mental health services or parƟcipaƟng in very good shape in the agency Emergency Services Program. Minimum requirements include a Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family, Guidance and Counseling, or a related Įeld. Must have three thousand (3,000) hours of supervised clinical experience and must be able to be cerƟĮed for reimbursement under the Medicaid program or other third party payors for therapeuƟc services. Must be cerƟĮed or cerƟĮable under Wisconsin statutes as a LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.

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Responsible for providing care, custody and the detenƟon of male and female inmates in the Jail. Provides a posiƟve rehabilitaƟve inŇuence to all inmates; insuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws; and acƟng within the policies and procedures of the Polk County Jail. Polk County will provide complete training, including 6 week Basic Jailer CerƟĮcaƟon program to successful candidate. Upon conƟngent oīer, qualiĮcaƟons include the passing of a standardized physical exam and psychological screening. Deadline to apply: July 24, 2019 We cannot funcƟon without great employees—talented, caring professionals are rewarded with a great, compeƟƟve total rewards package.

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Entry level operator starting pay: $15.32 days/$16.23 nights

Go to our website and apply NOW, and then walk in for your interview!

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Send resume to Tom Stangl, Publisher tstangl@theameryfreepress.com

Come make a difference in someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life! Amery Memory Care is now accepting applications for the following:

RCC ď&#x161;ŽRESIDENT CAREGIVERSď&#x161;Ż

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re cooking up brats, hotdogs and onsite job offers*!

Thursday, July 25, 2019 2:00 PMâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;6:00 PM

Please call for information regarding FT and PT caregiver opportunities for all shifts.

Jack Linkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, One Snackfood Lane, Minong, WI

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Production Team Members

Please call for information regarding FT and PT medication passer opportunities for all shifts.

DIETARY AIDE Please contact Sharon for information regarding PT Dietary Aide opportunities including daytime and afternoon hours.

All Shifts* (*Additional Shift Premium for Evenings Shifts) Starting wages from $14.00/hourâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;$20.00/hour! Awesome benefits including medical insurance, PTO, discounted products and more! Jack Linkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a family-owned, family-run business and the #1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide.

View all of our current jobs online at www.jacklinks.com/careers *To be considered for employment, applicants must apply online and successfully complete an interview process. Offers are contingent on the successful completion of a drug screen.

215 Birch St. W | Amery, WI | 715-268-4800

Call Jamie at 715-268-8101 to place your help wanted ad

HELP WANTED PART-TIME FURNITURE DELIVERY includes weekends Must be 16 years old or older Apply in person

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V | Federal Contractor

NOW HIRING PRODUCTION OPERATORS IN NEW RICHMOND, WI

STARTING PAY UP TO

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New Opportunities. New Jobs. Our Team is Growing Everyday! Full & Part-Time â&#x20AC;˘ All Shifts Available

â&#x20AC;˘ Sign-on & referral bonus program â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â up to $750 â&#x20AC;˘ 12-hour day and night shifts; Great team â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly paychecks; Benefits options available

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JOB CODE:

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Apply Online â&#x20AC;˘ Walk-Ins Welcome: M-F, 9AM-5PM 922 Wall Street â&#x20AC;˘ New Richmond, WI 54017

900 Keller Ave. S â&#x20AC;˘ Amery

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715-245-9861 or 715-246-8803