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Vehicular homicide charges in crash that killed Amery man COUNTRY Semi’s video reportedly shows driver on phone before crash Hwy. 36 in Lake Elmo that claimed the life of Robert J. Bursik, 54, of Amery. At a hearing on March 2, bail for Samuel W. Hicks, 28 was set at $60,000 without conditions and $20,000 with. His next court
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appearance is scheduled for April 19. He will continue to be able to drive. According to the criminal complaint, Hicks was travelling eastbound on Hwy. Bursik 36, driving a
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PUERTO RICO: An estimated 300,000 dogs on the island need food, medical care FROM PAGE ONE
everywhere during my trip to Puerto Rico,” she said. “I left saying ‘gosh, I wish I could do more,’ and here was my chance.” Shortly after getting the dog it became clear to Anne that the dog had found its home. “It’s called a ‘foster fail’ when the person hoping to house the dog until a home is found for it end up adopting the dog, and I failed,” she said. “The dog was the sweetest, most gentle animal and I knew she had to be mine.” The mixed breed dog, now named Chica, has served as an inspiration to Jackson. Through social media, she
became friends with the rescue group that sent the dog to Minnesota and learned of the problem with stray dogs on the island. It’s estimated that there were as many as 200,000 dogs on the island before Hurricane Maria. With people leaving the island after the hurricane, it is estimated that there are now 300,000 dogs that are abandoned, abused and neglected. These dogs are called “satos,” which is Puerto Rican slang for stray dog. Effective spay and neuter programs are not widely available, due to the poverty, a lack of government funding and lack of help from the Humane Society.
This is changing, but there is a great deal of work to be done. The Humane Society has entered into an agreement with the government of Puerto Rico to provide veterinary services on the island, vaccinating and spaying and neutering animals. After the devastation of Hurricane Maria last fall, Anne contacted the rescue group that had sent Chica to see what they needed. “They turned down offers of money, instead asking for dog crates,” she said. “They explained that many people had lost their homes and that a crate can provide comfort and security for a dog, so I went to work collecting used
crates.” When she was finished, 44 crates were ready to be sent to Puerto Rico. Due to electrical outages, there was a shortage of D batteries for flashlights on the island. Jackson used money that she had raised to send 300 D batteries along with the crates. The crates are now being used to ship dogs back to the mainland for adoption. “There’s a saying that goes ‘saving one dog won’t change the world, but surely the world will change for that one dog’ I’m hoping to make a difference for some special animals,” she said. The race involves a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride and a
13.1 mile run. This is Anne’s third Ironman in Puerto Rico. She finished second in her age group in 2016 and is actively training indoors. “When you reach the island with its 85º heat and humidity, it’s a different game,” she said. Jackson has set up a Go Fund Me page to raise money for the rescue group in Puerto Rico that saved Chica. The funds raised will be used to pay vet bills, buy food, and provide the animals with basic needs. https://www. gofundme.com/help-homeless-dogs-in-puerto-rico.
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ing he had completed a trip inspection and everything on the truck and trailer was in working order. The complaint states that Hicks told officers that he was familiar with eastbound Highway 36 as he traveled the highway approximately once a week. Hicks was traveling in the eastbound right lane at approximately 55-60 mph. Hicks initially stated he saw a way back that the light was green, that he was distracted by another vehicle and turned to look, and when he looked back he struck the victim’s vehicle. After further questioning, Hicks ultimately admitted that he had his cell phone in his right hand, that he had been texting with his girlfriend on and off while
driving down Highway 36. He explained that they were talking about looking at a house, so while driving, he also looked at a house on the Zillow application on his phone. The defendant was unsure Bursik’s vehicle was stopped or coming to a stop. The semi truck is equipped with a video camera with a forward and rear-facing lens. The camera captures activity in front of the truck through the windshield as well as inside the cab. The Minnesota State Patrol was provided the video footage. Prosecutors say the footage shows a split screen with the defendant and the inside of the cab on the left and the forward facing view on the right. In the video, Hicks is seen driving eastbound on Highway 36. He is holding his cell phone in his
right hand the entire time. Hicks appears to be texting or accessing an application on his phone, and for an entire eight seconds, his eyes are looking down at his phone. Hicks makes no effort to brake and strikes the victim vehicle while traveling 63 miles per hour. It appears that he is looking down at his phone at the moment of impact. The video reportedly shows Bursik’s vehicle was at a complete stop with its break lights clearly illuminated and the stoplight was red. The charges of criminal vehicular homicide and operating a motor vehicle in a grossly negligent manner are felonies and carry a maximum sentence of 10 years and $2,000.
Students disciplined after threat deemed ‘not credible’
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Two Amery middle school students have been disciplined following the investigation of a Feb. 20 threat made on social media. District Administrator Jim Kuchta reports that the threat was deemed “not credible” following an investigation that included the help of the Amery Police Department. Staff, students and parents were notified on Feb. 20 through BrightArrow, the emergency notification service used by the district. In an automated voice message, Kuchta said “I am calling to let parents know that today we were informed of a student post on social media suggesting a vague threat. Because we take these situations very seriously, Amery police, along with school administrators, identified and interviewed the source of the post and determined that it was not a credible threat. We are notifying parents to reassure them that
the School District of Amery is taking all measures possible to ensure the safety of your children.” Following an investigation, the district determined that two middle school students had made the threat. Kuchta says the incident was treated seriously and the discipline the students received was commensurate with the serious nature of the threat. At the end of that week, the following letter, signed by Kuchta, was sent home in elementary and intermediate school folders and mailed to the homes of middle and high school students: “I want to take this opportunity to reassure all parents, guardians and students about the safety of Amery schools and share with you brief information about an event that happened this week. “A student made a threat through social media. When it was discovered, we took it very seriously and involved the Amery Police Department. The matter was investigated and was
found not to be a safety threat to our students, staff or schools. “This event represents a teachable moment for our students. We recognize that young people may not understand the consequences of their actions. Please talk to your sons and daughters about the seriousness of making any kind of threat that pertains to the safety or security of our school, our students and our staff. If they become aware of their friends making a poor choice at school, encourage them to talk to you, to me, or to any of the Amery school staff. “Children may mistakenly think that making a threat is funny. Or, they may use it as a way to get attention. Please help your children avoid choices that could compromise their futures. I am confident that through working together, we will continue to keep Amery Schools safe for our students and staff. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued support.”
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The League of Women Voters Upper St Croix which serves Polk and Burnett counties is the event sponsor. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a meet-and-greet for all candidates until 6:00 p.m. From 6:00 to 6:20 p.m., the three candidates for Amery City Council will be welcomed and introduced. They are: Julie Riemenschneider, incumbent in Ward ll, is running unopposed. Sarah Flanum is running unopposed for Alderperson At Large. Ward l alderperson Rick Davis did not sign papers to run for an additional term on the council, so the seat winner be determined by a write-in vote. Davis has said he will accept a write-in for the position. From 6:20 to 8:00 p.m. at the forum, the two candidates for mayor will take part in the question and answer forum. They are challenger Paul Isakson and Incumbent Kay Erickson. Polk County District Attorney Jeff Kemp will moderate the forum. Those attending the forum will have an opportunity to submit questions for the mayoral candidates. The questions will be screened for duplicates and given to the moderator. The forum event will conclude with refreshments and an opportunity to visit with candidates from 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments are provided by the Amery Women’s Club.
Authorities seize 300 marijuana plants in Barron County farm
COMSTOCK, Wis. (AP) — Authorities in Barron County say a search of a barn near Comstock uncovered a sophisticated marijuana growing operation. Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says authorities seized more than 300 marijuana plants on Thursday, after a month long investigation. They arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of drug manufacturing. The law enforcement operation involved the sheriff’s offices from Barron, Rusk and Washburn counties, along with the state Department of Criminal Investigation.
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Swedish Club Meeting The Swedish Club meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Deronda Street in Amery. This annual, popular program features Ancestry Show and Tell — an opportunity for participants to bring their Swedish artifacts and tell their stories of immigrant ancestors. There will be special appearances by Big Gust and Olive Fremsted two Swedish immigrants who attracted attention in the early 1900s. The public is welcome to participate. Further info at www.foreverswedish.net. Fika (refreshments) served.
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Apple River Opry returns Trigger Happy will perform at the Amery Classic Theatre on Thursday, March 8, beginning at 7 p.m. Members include Mike Murtha, Ed Schmidt, Karl Ausland and John Murtha along with Gae Magnafici. Also appearing are Kenny & Darlene and local country musician Relan Grove. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at WPCA Radio, 130 Riverside Blvd. This presentation is brought to you by the Amery Arts Alliance, Inc.
Bladder problems answered Join urologist Dr. David Henly and Pelvic Health Nurse Specialist Cindy Land as they discuss bladder problems and solutions pertaining to urinary urgency, frequency, incontinence and getting up to void during the night. Thursday, March 8, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic. Call 715-268-0290 to register.
Writers Group A writers group meets at Osceola Public Library from 5-7 p.m. on March 8. No pressure, no risk, just mutual encouragement. FFI: 715-294-2657.
MARCH 12 ‘ScreenAgers’ Unity School District will have a special screening of ‘ScreenAgers’ at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 12, at Unity High School Performing Arts Center. The documentary for families talks about growing up in the digital age. Tickets are free.
Decorative Rock Stacking On March 12, 2018 Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers have the privilege of welcoming and presenting Peter Juhl, a well known rock stacking expert. The program will be at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake beginning at 6:00 pm and as always it is free and open to the public. For further information please call Jackie at 715-268-8786 or Sally at 715-268-2926.
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Food Pantry gets Heart Healthy donation Residents, staff and families of Amery Memory Care recently conducted a food drive for the Amery Area Food Pantry. The drive was held in February, Heart Health Month, so heart healthy donations were sought. Over 200 items were collected as well as $10 in donations from the residents.
Genealogy Society introduces new website/social media The Blue Hills Genealogical Society will introduce its brand new website and social media sites at its March 12 meeting at the Barron Senior Center, 12 N. 3rd St., Barron. Hospitality and business meeting start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m.
MARCH 13 Skywarn Spotter Training Polk County Emergency Management in cooperation with the National Weather Service will host two Skywarn Spotter classes on Tuesday, March 13. The first class will start at 2 p.m. with the second starting at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Polk County Justice Center, Balsam Lake. The Skywarn Spotter class is designed to instruct individuals on the importance of early recognition and the identification of potential severe weather conditions. As a trained Skywarn Spotter you provide an important link in the chain of defense against severe weather hazards. Call 715-485-9280 or email kathy@ co.polk.wi.us to register for this free training.
‘Farmers for America’ film at Amery Classic Theatre This documentary traces the changes coming to America’s food system. At the center of the film are the farmers who provide the spirit and energy to bring urban and rural America together over what both share in common: our food. The film screening will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Amery Classic Theatre with a panel discussion to follow. Social hour is at the Farm Table Restaurant.
Free tickets are available at www.farmtablefoundation.org or call 715-268-4510. This event is sponsored by Amery Community Education, Farm Table Foundation, Amery FFA, Wisconsin Farmer’s Union, Amery Arts Alliance and Local Farmers.
MARCH 15 Amery Area Historical Society Amery high school grad and retired Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op employee, Steve Sylvester, will present a program in the Burman Room at Amery Public Library on Thursday, March 15, at 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Amery Area Historical Society and will kickoff the group’s regular bi-monthly meeting. Sylvester lives in Centuria and collects historic and unique machines and tools. He is also the son of the late Warren “Smokey” Sylvester, an iconic storyteller and local historian, and an active historian in his own right. The Burman Room is located on the main floor of the library. Tours of the Amery History Room will also be available following the program.
Amery Area Garden Club The Amery Area Garden Club will meet Thursday, March 15 9:30 a.m. at the Amery Public Library. Barbara Erickson will give a presentation “Tips for Pruning Scrubs and Bushes”. The business meeting will follow the presentation. Visitors and new members are welcome. For more information call 715 554 1036
Amery Mayoral Candidate Forum Candidates running for
Amery Mayor will be on hand to answer questions at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley and the Amery Woman’s Club. Kay Erickson, incumbent, and Paul Isakson, challenger, will have over 90 minutes to answer forum questions. The event will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Amery City Hall on Thursday, March 15. Amery City Council candidates include Sarah Flanum running for Alderperson at Large, Rick Davis, write-in candidate for Ward I, and Julie Riemenschneider running to represent Ward II.
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MARCH 16 Annual Health & Wellness Expo The Annual Health & Wellness Expo will take place at the Amery Area Community Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, March 16. This Expo is designed to bring services related to healthy living under one roof. There will be free blood pressure and blood sugar checks as well as free reflexology sessions. Healthy snacks will be served and there will be a drawing for a TV.
MARCH 17 Celtic flavored Barn Dance for St. Patrick’s Day The Hudson-based string band Greenwood Tree will play on St. Patrick’s Day in the River Falls Barn Dance series at the Academy Gym, 439 West Maple Street in River Falls on Saturday, March 17, from 7-9:30 p.m. The dance will feature all the regular square and line dances and reels given an appropriately Irish flourish by the Celtic-flavored Greenwood Tree.
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“And God said, Let us make man in our image after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” - Genesis 1:26 I was born the fifth of six children to Arved and Mary Stangl in Manning, Iowa, and, as long as I can remember, there was a cat at our house. Since we lived in town, we could only have cats. My father grew up on farm as a child and had dogs, Publisher abut he could not stand dogs runTom Stangl ning loose, or worse yet — tied up and barking. “A dog belongs on a farm, where he can run free,” my father always said. So, we had cats. Many cats, but no more than two at one time. Stanley, Captain Crunch, George and Missy were among the childhood companion cats that I have fond memories of. Each had a different color and a unique personality. Many were buried in the back yard after they died. As an adult, I have had the pleasure and pain of having both cats and dogs. When I owned my first home, I got a dog, a keeshond and springer spaniel mix named Teddy. She was a good dog, tolerant and watchful of our children growing up and an excellent watch dog. Teddy was the first animal that I had to euthanize. It was one of the hardest decisions my wife and I ever have had to make, and we were with her until the very end. Since then, I have been at the side of numerous cats and dogs as they died. Pets teach us many things. Among them are unconditional love and the power of a wagging tail or purr to bring your day into perspective. It’s a rather cruel irony that cats and dogs, companion pets, have life spans only a fraction of our own. I believe that this is part of God’s plan. Who can resist a puppy or a kitten? Is there an easier way to learn how to love, how to care for someone and how to learn to face death? Recently, Barbra Streisand announced that she has cloned a favorite dog twice. Streisand is waiting to see if the two new dogs have the personality of her beloved dog. Pet cloning is in its infancy, something that the rich can now afford. For $50,000, you can make a genetic copy of your favorite pet. When a South Korean geneticist successfully cloned a dog in 2005, he saw it as the first step in figuring out how to clone monkeys and then humans. Think of it — you’ll never have to say good bye to your favorite pet. Mishap with a car? Grow another! Too old and frail? Get a new puppy! If the entire idea is giving you the creeps, I’m right there with you. The essence and life experiences that made my dog Teddy the wonderful, loveable, aggravating dog she was left when she died. A copy might look the same, but so might another puppy — one with a different personality, one I might love just as much. There are many reasons that we humans were given dominion over the creatures of the earth. I believe we know only a few of them, and with every advance in technology, I think we forget some. I hope God grades on a curve. 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.
Where to start? Fix the budget process BY LEE H. HAMILTON COMMENTS ON CONGRESS
You could choose any number of marquee dilemmas to illustrate how broken congressional politics has become. Guns, Russian interference, climate change — Americans want progress on all of them and get little from Capitol Hill. But to my mind, nothing illustrates the dire state of our politics better than how we act on the federal budget. This is not a glamorous issue, but it goes to the heart of our Comments democracy. The on Congress budget is our operating system; Lee Hamilton it determines what the government does. Continually brushing against debt ceilings, fiscal cliffs, and shutdowns is a perversion of good government. We are saddled these days with an irresponsible process that produces irresponsible budgets, and we pay an enormous price for this. We move from one short- or medium-term continuing resolution to another. We stuff what should be 12 individual appropriation bills into unmanageable omnibus bills. We let a handful of leadership staff craft our national blueprint, excluding most elected members of Congress from the process and forcing them, at the one point when they do have leverage — the final vote — to make a decision without having the time to read, debate, or amend what they’ve been handed. Moreover, under Democrats and Republicans alike, the number of committee hearings at which outside experts have a chance to educate members of Congress has declined dramatically. Congressional leaders have managed to
push both the experts and the vast majority of their own members out of the loop. This is the world’s greatest democracy? There are costs to this. Federal departments and agencies cannot plan effectively. People, businesses and organizations that receive federal money can’t plan ahead — eroding their confidence in the system. And year after year we fail to face up to the problems confronting us. An aging population, the security of our nation, our inability to deal with the changing speed and technology of warfare, rising health-care costs, slow wage and
This is not a glamorous issue, but it goes to the heart of our democracy productivity growth, natural disasters, huge increases in the national debt — punting on the budget means that the meaningful solutions we need don’t get crafted. Congress is not doing its most important job. Why is this? Why have we set aside a process that was developed over more than two centuries and that for many decades enabled the government to do what it ought and to pay for it responsibly? Much of this is caused by extreme partisanship. We don’t work together to solve problems; each party demonizes its adversary, and respectful deliberation and civil discourse come to a halt. Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I don’t think the President and the Congress can function effectively unless they work across partisan, ideological and geographic divisions to restore compromise and negotiation to a central role in governing. That’s because the budget is where all our differences on the major issues come to a focus. It’s
where our political leaders establish priorities, debate them, and ought to resolve them. There’s no more crucial test of the ability to govern. As Alice Rivlin and Pete Domenici wrote a few years ago in a report for the Bipartisan Policy Center, the process should “heighten debate of the fiscal challenges confronting the nation and set in motion real negotiations, tradeoffs and fundamental legislative reforms toward the goal of fiscal sustainability.” Unless we establish bipartisan negotiating and consensus-building and restore civil discourse, we’ll continue to fail that test. As they point out, you can’t solve everything by improving the budget process, but good process significantly enhances the prospect of better performance. Without it, it becomes too easy for politicians to avoid difficult decisions like controlling entitlement spending or reining in the deficit. Process can’t substitute for political will, but it can buttress it. So we’ve set aside a process that worked reasonably well and substituted a process that falls short in every way. Because Congress turns over substantially every few years, this means that it is now basically populated by politicians who have never experienced good process — let alone developed the skills to make it work. What may be most worrisome is that few people on Capitol Hill seem to care about this. But if they don’t, you should. And you should let them know that you do. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
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To the editor: US should not be cutting taxes, especially for the wealthy. Why? Income inequality is greater than before the Great Depression (1930’s), our increasingly unsustainable debt, low unemployment. Trump was handed a growing economy and decreasing unemployment since 2010. The US needs more revenue. Why? Most of its costs come from Social Security (which the government used as a piggy bank to fund government, giving tax cuts to the wealthiest), Medicare, and Medicaid. All 3 programs are becoming more expensive as more baby boomers reach retirement age. This means that US will need to cut back sharply on benefits that middle-class Americans count on, which Representative Paul Ryan has pushed ever since elected to Congress, or increase revenue with taxes, especially if Defense is increased. Since 1980’s, US has been paying for wars with borrowed money.
US federal government, like other industrialized countries, is a giant insurance company with an army. Before 1980’s, taxes were raised to reduce debt, fund wars, build infrastructure and/or stabilize the economy. Taxes were lowered when debts were reduced to sustainable levels or lowered for poor and middle classes when the economy was in a downturn to spur their spending, helping the economy. Tax increases on the wealthiest were used during war times, Great Depression, or to help those less fortunate when income inequality became distorted. Examples: Increases for wealthiest from 18% (1916) to 67% (1917 - 1921) to 94% (1944). The wealthy stayed enormously wealthy because when economies improve, property, stocks, and wealth increase rapidly. So wealthiest benefit the most. After 1963, taxes started to decrease to a low of 28% in 1989. Slight increases on the wealthiest occurred 31% (1991) to 39.6% (1993
– 2000) and again have been declining. Reagan and Bush II doubled the debt during good times giving tax cuts to wealthiest, wrong move. Most recent tax cuts consisted of huge tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations, which in effect are tax cuts for stockholders considering that more than 80% of stocks are owned by wealthiest 10%. Any benefit from corporations will take decades to reach average Americans. There is $6 Billion in bonuses, mostly to corporate level management, verse more than $170 Billion in stock buybacks for wealthiest stockholders. Most average worker bonuses would’ve taken place without tax cuts because of low unemployment and need to attract workers. You, your children, and grandchildren will eventually pay for these tax cuts. Cheryl Moskal (previous area resident) Denver, CO
Is our form of democracy in danger? To the editor: Two incidents happened in the past couple days which send shivers up my spine and the spine of anyone who believes in the United States brand of democracy. They are Hope Hicks’ investigation before a house committee and the revocation of Jared Kushner’s top security clearance. Hope Hicks came before a house committee and refused to answer questions, claiming executive privilege. This she could do in Russia or other totalitarian countries, but she cannot do it in the United States, in our system of checks and balances. The house of representatives has every right to check various elements of the executive branch of government. Hope was simply stonewalling the committee. Hope did admit in her testimony to telling “white lies” to the people of the United States. But she did not specify the “white lies” that she was telling. I am concerned that her “white lies” were important ones for us. I get a little bit anxious, especially because she stonewalled a house committee’s questions.
It is a simple reality: “If you lie regarding little things, why should I respect you, and presume that you are on my side when you refuse to reveal bigger things?” Every Democrat on the committee then voted to indict her for not answering the committee’s questions, but every Republican voted “no” to indicting her. Why did the Republicans join hands and refuse to indict her? Am I missing something here? Do the Republicans really want an autocratic form of government, a government like Russia, where the executive runs everything, where the house of representatitves only has advisory status? Honestly, it is beginning to become more and more difficult to follow the Republican line of thought on such matters. Do the Republicans want a king, not a president? Yet all the Republicans have locked arms and move us further and further from the democracy that our forefathers envisioned. Next, the United Arab Emirate, Israel, China, and Mexico have complained to the United States concerning Jared Kushner’s
tactics in foreign diplomacy. Jared, apparently, has been doing foreign policy work while giving no one in Washington any briefing before and no one any debriefing afterward. No one knows what he is doing. Apparently, at the foreign meetings he is also doing some of his own personal dealings on the side. This, of course, is unacceptable activities for an ambassador or advisor to the President. Any high school student who has taken civics will tell you that. Certainly, it is a good thing that H.R. Mc Master, John Kelly, and the FBI have taken away Jared’s top security clearance. All of this is elementary, even kindergarten activities in Presidential personnel —personnel who ought to know better. We are better than this. Some, undoubtedly, will say, “Well, Jared and Hope are still learning—they are new at the job, and they will learn.” This is clearly no excuse. The White House has an intern program to teach ambassadors and advisors to the President. Hope and Jared have access to that program. Thomas Kessler Amery
To the editor: After seeing on the news this week, I hope it wakes up a lot of people. A law abiding father stops for a red light and gets run over and killed. This was senseless. This is because someone NOT following the law. Driving a semi and doesn’t have common sense to pull over and stop to talk on his phone. So a man loses his life. I was on Hwy. 64 coming home from New Richmond one day. I was east bound and an ambulance was west bound with siren and red lights. A van was also west bound, a lady talking on her phone. I pulled off the road. The van didn’t so the ambulance had to take the east bound lane around her. I’ve seen a lot of people in Amery driving and talking in their phones. If you have to talk on your phone have the common sense to pull over and stop. Think of others beside yourself. Wake Up America Martha Heiden Amery, Wis.
Other causes for shootings To the editor: Most Democrat politicians and most of the media will always politicize horrible mass shootings like the recent tragedy in Florida. They instantly blame the gun and the NRA and without shame they exploit the grieving victims’ families and friends to play on the emotions of the public. Unfortunately, these tactics work on the ignorant and the gullible. It appears that all Democrat politicians these days are socialists who are relentless in their goal to transfer more power to government and to take more freedoms away from the people. A key piece of their power grabbing agenda is to weaken our 2nd amendment with gun bans, gun registrations, gun confiscations, and eventually repeal of the 2nd amendment. Disarming citizens was something done by the Nazis, the Communists, and various dictatorships around the world, in order to make their oppression possible. Democrats, i.e. socialists, progressives, and liberals alike, have worked on many fronts to accelerate our nation’s societal decay. Removing God from our culture has been one of their most effective tools. As a result of their efforts, a lot of bad things have been happening in our country over the years. School shootings are just one symptom among many. Some other symptoms are, abortions, special rights for deviant alphabet genders and orientations, drug addictions, a decreasing negative stigma for self-mutilations and tattoos, widely prescribed psychotropic drugs (a common thread to all the mass shootings over the last several decades, except those that have been Islamic related), and left biased non-constitutional interpretations of our 1st amendment as it relates to both freedom of religion and freedom of speech. Rod Cain Deer Park, Wis.
Another false flag To the editor: Why is it when foreign mercenaries and Illegal parties in Syria, kill, destroy, build tunnels, use civilians as human Shields, send rockets laced with uranium full of nails and marbles, occupy whole cities, hold its citizens hostage, send suicide bombers into government controlled areas, killing at least 1200 and wounding 4500 in Damascus alone, in the last month, the world is silent? But when Dr. Assad and the Syrian military respond to acts of terrorism the world becomes unglued? Isn’t that considered hypocrisy? The Syrian military is
conducting a very successful campaign against terrorists in East Ghouta, called Damascus Shield. Yes, innocent civilians are being caught in the cross fire, war is ugly, but, when the West does it, it is called Collateral Damage, when an Arab Country, fighting for its survival does it, it is called terrorism? Somethings you should know about East Ghouta that the main stream media isn’t telling you. East Ghouta: is occupied by terrorist groups, the vast majority of the civilian population is in West Ghouta and Greater Ghouta, not East Ghouta, East Ghouta is
controlled and occupied by terrorist, the only civilians there, are voluntary and, are used by the White Helmets, a branch of the Al-Nusra terrorist group to Stage propaganda schemes. Ghouta has a population of 400,000, not East Ghouta, the vast majority of civilians are to the North and West, however there is an estimated 10,000 or fewer civilians in East Ghouta. . East Ghouta is a southern suburb of Damascus (the capitol). Hence, making it easier for the terrorist to attack and wreak havoc in it. East Ghouta has a place called “The Damascus Cemetery of Hell”, from there; terrorists launch
their rockets and missiles into Damascus. Just like the battle for Aleppo, most, if not all, military personal involved in the Campaign, are from Ghouta. Not one word about the government forces warning the terrorist 14 times prior to the operations. Not one word of the Syrian Air force’s campaign dropping leaflets in and around Eastern Ghouta, 72 hours prior to the operations Instead, we say that they are killing their own people. How Ludacris, how pathetic. A man that doesn’t wear a bullet proof vest, a man who
gets into his car and drives wherever he pleases without a guard apparatus, a man, who took office in Oct. of 2000, all of a sudden becomes is declared a villain by the USA in 2011. I love the USA but, for the last 70 years, we have been run by warmongers with deep pockets who let these groups such as, the White Helmets, AQAP the FSA dictate our every move. Our leaders can’t keep our children safe in schools, let alone, pointing fingers, telling others how to run their countries. Abe Saleh Amery, Wis.
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Theft, arson, and alleged cover-up in Cushing BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ
Four area individuals have been charged in connection with a burglary and arson that occurred Feb. 23 at a remote Polk County cabin near Cushing. On Feb. 22, Sheriff’s Department officials were investigating a break-in and stolen four-wheeler at a cabin on 340th Street when they were called to a potential burglary in progress at another cabin on 320th Street. There, investigators discovered a truck reported stolen out of Chisago Co. Minn. parked in the driveway with the previously mentioned missing four-wheeler in the back, according to the
complaint. In the truck was 37-yearold Nicholas R. Carlson of Osceola. Derek J. Hanson, 28
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of Columbia Heights, Minn., was found inside the cabin. Natalie C. Axzen, 35 of Osceola, allegedly fled into the woods and was apprehended. Jesse W. Boyce, 32 of Amery, was reportedly staying at the
property and later arrived in another pickup reported stolen out of Washington Co. Minn.
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The following day, while executing a search warrant at the second residence, officers learned that the first residence had burned down. According to statements made to authorities, Carlson
admitted that he, Axzen and Boyce had gone to the cabin on Feb. 23, and that Boyce allegedly started a fire inside the cabin to “get rid of fingerprint evidence.” Several items stolen from the first cabin, including the four-wheeler, were recovered at the second residence. Hanson is charged with burglary and receiving stolen property. He remains in custody in Polk Co. jail on a $5,000 cash bond. Carlson is charged with arson, burglary and criminal damage to property. He remains in custody on a $2,500 cash bond. Boyce is charged with
Polk County Arrest Reports Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 Angela M. Denucci, 42, Turtle Lake, was arrested on Feb. 20 for possession of meth and paraphernalia. Richard D. Polinski, 29, Amery, was arrested on Feb. 20 for failing to install IID (ignition interlock device) and OAR (operating after revocation). Rebecca M. Ashby, 28, Cumberland, was arrested on Feb. 25 for DC (disorderly conduct). Scott A. Black, 54, Centuria, was arrested on Feb. 25 for damage to property and a probation hold. Natalie C. Axzen, 35, St. Paul, MN, was arrested on Feb. 23 for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and obstructing an officer. Nicholas R. Carlson, 37, Osceola, was arrested on Feb. 23 for a DOC (disorderly conduct) warrant. Derek J. Hanson, 28, Columbia Heights, MN, was arrested on Feb. 23 for a Chisago County, MN, warrant, Washington County, MN, warrant, receiving stolen property and criminal trespassing to dwelling. Jesse W. Boyce, 32, Luck, was arrested on Feb. 23 for receiving stolen property and possession of stolen property. Jennifer L. Langermann, 44, St.
Croix Falls, was arrested on Feb. 23 for disorderly conduct. Tadd B. Ryan, 34, Frederic, was arrested on Feb. 24 for disorderly conduct. Anthony E. Swartz, 27, Cumberland, was arrested on Feb. 24 for domestic disorderly conduct. Darryl D. Thayer, 59, Centuria, was arrested on Feb. 24 for domestic disorderly conduct, possession of meth, battery and possession of drug paraphernalia. Matthew E. Tulgren, 34, Amery, was arrested on Feb. 25 for battery, domestic abuse and a probation hold. Barbara E. Dougard, 33, Circle Pines, MN, was arrested on Feb. 20 for failure to appear on a Polk warrant. Dougard was also arrested on Feb. 21 for felony bail jumping. Paul J. McKellar, 50, Bloomington, MN, was arrested on Feb. 21 for felony bail jumping X2. Michael J. Zinda, 59, Milltown, was arrested on Feb. 20 on two counts of fraud to a bar. Michael J. Danielson, 21, Clear Lake, was arrested on Feb. 21 for domestic disorderly conduct, battery to an unborn child, strangulation and suffocation, and endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon. Gregorio G. Gonzalez Gaspar,
26, Centuria, was arrested on Feb. 24 for OWI (operating while intoxicated) 2nd, PAC (prohibited alcohol content), and OWL (operating without a license) 2nd. Anthony T. Tacheny, 19, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Feb. 20 for a Polk warrants for burglary, obstructing an officer and misdemeanor theft. Scott A. Kobs, 52, Turtle Lake, was arrested on Feb. 20 for a probation hold. James M. Myer, 31, Clayton, was arrested on Feb. 23 on a Pierce/St. Croix warrant, probation hold. Steven C. Quenette, 46, homeless, was arrested on Feb. 22 on a Chisago County, MN, warrant – body only. Natasha M. Moffitt, 31, Osceola, was arrested on Feb. 22 on a probation hold. Michael A. Matter, 39, Dresser, was arrested on Feb. 23 on a warrant. These entries are based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.
multiple counts of receiving stolen property, criminal damage to property, theft, arson and burglary. He has a longer criminal history on record. Judge Jeffery Anderson ordered Boyce held on $10,000 bond. Axzen is charged with burglary, arson, criminal damage to property, and receiving stolen property, and is also facing drug-related charges of possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and resisting/obstructing. She has no prior criminal convictions in Wisconsin, and remains in custody on a $1,000 cash bond.
Amery man charged with child sexual assault BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ
A 19-year-old Amery man, Ondre F. Bleskacek, has been charged with 2nd-degree sexual assault of a child. The incident is alleged to have occurred in North Park in August of 2017. A complaint fi led Feb. 28 in Polk County Circuit Court alleges that Bleskacek (then 19) was at the park listening to music when he allegedly asked Bleskacek a 13-year-old boy to go into the bathroom with him. While in the bathroom Bleskacek allegedly fondled the boy’s genitalia on the outside of his clothing. The victim reported going along with Bleskacek because he didn’t want him to get mad, and reported asking Bleskacek to stop because “he felt disgusted.” The victim also reported that Bleskacek had attempted to touch him on another occasion inside his van. According to the complaint the victim also reported cutting himself after thinking about what had happened to him. Bleskacek has been charged with 2nd degree sexual assault of a child, a class C felony punishable by up to 40 years imprisonment and/or $100k in fines. Bleskacek was released March 5 on a $25,000 signature bond. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 19.
Clear Lake man arrested at gunpoint after alleged brutal assault BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ
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Michael J. Danielson (left) consults with his attorney, Francis Rivard. Danielson pled not guilty to charges related to a domestic assault in which he is alleged to have choked and threatened a pregnant woman with a knife.
A Clear Lake man has entered not-guilty pleas to charges stemming from an incident in which he is alleged to have choked and threatened a woman with a knife just shortly being taken into custody at gunpoint on Feb. 21. The incident was reported to 911 at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Golf Drive. Danielson is alleged to have choked a pregnant woman to the point of near suffocation accord-
ing to a criminal complaint. Danielson also allegedly dragged the victim by her hair, and held a military-issued bowie knife to her throat, threatening to kill her and cut out her unborn child. Michael J. Danielson, 21 of Clear Lake was in custody during the Mar. 1 preliminary hearing. Danielson was on probation at the time of the alleged incident. Because of prior battery convictions, Danielson is being charged as a repeater in charges of felony
2nd degree reckless endangerment, felony strangulation and suffocation, and misdemeanor battery, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, and misdemeanor dangerous use of weapon. Judge Jeffery Anderson ordered a $10,000 cash bond for Danielson at an appearance on Feb. 22. He remains in custody at the Polk County Jail pending further court proceedings.
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110 Years Ago March 5, 1908
the constabulary, the youths were lectured by the Gospel Tabernacle pastor, Rev. Jerry King. Reportedly some of the group left the impromptu church service in tears.
For Boys Young men, I notice that you are not in school any more. What’s the matter? Think you have received enough education to carry you through this world? Or do you stay out just because you don’t want to go? Didn’t like the teacher, eh? Well let me tell you that you will find the meanest teacher on earth now a dream of love besides some of the bosses you will work under in the cold, unfeeling years you will plow into when you have to get out and hustle for yourself. Education is the most valuable thing in the world to a man, but to a boy it comes the cheapest. It costs you nothing now to get that which many a man in town would give all he has to possess. You have the winning lottery of education if only you play it now. Loaf around a few years and you will always be a blank. It is true that any man can make a living but you will notice that the fellows who do it with their brains have an easier time of it than those who are compelled to do it with their muscles. At the present stage of the game the choice jobs are not held by physical strength. Education will not crawl into your head while you are asleep. The thing for you to do is to hike off to school tomorrow morning and stay there. Your holidays will come later when you need them.
85 Years Ago March 9, 1933 Banking Situation In Brief The federal order closing all banks is still generally in force and while it materially affects business, it appears to be the only solution after the closing of Michigan, New York City and a number of big Chicago banks. Local bank officials are doing everything they can to secure an early opening date and are awaiting the decision of national officials as to a course to pursue. It is regrettable that a bank with the acknowledged soundness of the Union State Bank should have to close and so deprive the public of the unexcelled service always rendered by this bank, but with the general closing there was not an alternative. The Free Press will not go into detail on the present situation because it is changing almost hourly and the radio and daily papers carry detailed accounts.
80 Years Ago March 10, 1938
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St. Croix Falls Now a City Amery is no longer Polk County’s only city. St. Croix Falls, for all practical purposes, became a city Tuesday, February 25, when its village board of trustees voted 7-0 changing the “Village of St. Croix Falls” to the “City of St. Croix Falls.” The move was made since the village is now over 1,000 residents (estimated at 1,200) and that since several benefits will be derived from the change.
Amery Future Farmers Hold Slave Auction
The Amery Future Farmers of America sold eight hours of service Sunday afternoon, April 22, 1979 to raise money for the chapter. Services of approximately 50 FFA members were sold, to do chores such as raking lawns, planting gardens, cleaning barns, etc. The event was held in the Union State Bank parking lot with Tom Morris serving as auctioneer.
associates. Leading business and professional men gathered at his home and surprised him with a get together. Mr. Burman was presented with one of the finest casting rod and reels that money could buy. In fact, not even Mr. Burman’s own hardware store had such an expensive layout in stock. Mr. Burman, lest many do not know, is one of the best anglers in this region and has a way of knowing where the fish are going to ‘school’. He began here in the furniture and undertaking business, locating first on Harriman Avenue. Although Harriman Avenue was then a business street, Mr. Burman knew that Keller Avenue was the future main street, and shortly thereafter moved on the avenue. Through the years he has handled groceries, served 17 years as postmaster, ran and owned a lumberyard, which he sold to the Anderson Yard Co. several years ago, finally winding up with what is now the Burman Hardware store. Associated with him in this business are his sons, John J. Burman, and William H. Burman. He served four full terms in the post office here, and went a year into his fifth term. He has also operated a blacksmith shop and harness place and at one time had 3 harness makers working for him. He organized the Union State Bank in 1917 and has seen it go through the depression, like other banks, and come out on top. He has been its president for many years.
From an unselfish standpoint Amery and community should vote for the bond issue. It means spreading a network of pavement about the county, which makes for better transportation, not for tourists alone, but principally for the citizens of Polk County, who after all use the roads more than the tourists. The principle is taken out of gas tax funds, and the “New Deal” throws in $400,000. Take it now, because some other county will get it if we don’t. BADGER TALES – published in the Amery Free Press in 1938 The world’s most perfect pothole is found at St. Croix Falls, Wis. along the Pot Holes Trail. Spiral ridges along the side suggest the ancient whirlpools whose swift gravel laden waters cut 18 feet down into solid rock.
70 Years Ago March 18, 1948
Beginning with Feb. 16, the temperatures brought chill to this area with an official 24 below zero recorded at the Black Brook government weather station. The following day the thermometer again plunged to the lower strata with a 20 below reading. Thursday the snow began to fall with a little wind. By Friday morning a raging blizzard was in progress bringing blocked roads, closed schools and headaches to milk truckers. After the air cleared, weather observers found one and one-half inches of fluff falling on Thursday, six inches on Friday and half an inch on Saturday. This by no means compares with a questionable twin city newspaper report of some 30 inches of snow falling in the Grantsburg area. Total snowfall this winter to date is 41 inches, which compares with a normal year. Estimated level right now is 22 inches.
There’s No Doubt About It It’s a cold, cruel world. At least people around these parts believed that come last Wednesday night. Officially the thermometer dropped to 34 below the zero mark, but many reported readings much in excess of that. This low mark set a record for the coldest not only in the month of March, but was also the coldest day of the year. Yep, Spring is just around the corner!
65 Years Ago February 26, 1953
John G. Burman Celebrates 50 Years in Business
The Bond Issue
Worst Snow Storm of Season Lashes Area
John G. Burman, pioneer banker and businessman of Amery, this week observed his Golden Anniversary with a tribute to the respect in which Mr. Burman is and has been held by his many friends and
From a selfish standpoint Amery and community should vote for the proposed $800,000 Polk County highway bond issue. It means paving of Highway 46 from here north to No. 8.
Weather, unrivaled topic of conversation any given day, really rated headlines during the past 10 days. From “soup to nuts” ran the menu for residents of this area during that period.
60 Years Ago March 6, 1958 Youths Cause Sunday Ruckus Twenty-two New Richmond youths caused considerable consternation in Clear Lake Sunday evening. Stopping at the Nordahl Hotel & Café, the group ventured to the second floor of the establishment, taking a fire extinguisher off the wall and causing other commotion. They then sauntered forth to the Clear Lake village hall and entered the lobby of the structure, making noise and thereby disrupting a church service in progress. The event was being sponsored by the Gospel Tabernacle. It was at this point that the village officers caught up to them, herding them into the basement of the hall. After some stern words from
Charge Attack Case Figure With Beating Pages of history were turned back in this community during the past week when it became known that James Johnson, 27, now of Madison, was arrested in Chicago Saturday night. He was seized by a passersby as he beat a woman stranger. Formerly of New Richmond, Johnson is a student in engineering at the University and was sentenced in April 1951, to one to nine years in Waupun for beating two Amery high school girls. The local incident occurred when Johnson was convicted of attacking with a hammer, Veloyce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Espe, and Janet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Thode, as they alighted from a school bus on the evening of May 7, 1949. Both 15 and AHS students, they were returning from a music festival at River Falls. Conviction was gained in Circuit Court before Judge Carl Daley by then District Attorney Geo. W. Peterson on April 21, 1950. He was confined for observation and later released on a $7,500 bond. It wasn’t until nine months later on March 12, 1951, that he was sentenced when he was allegedly involved in an attack on an 11-year-old Faribault, Minn., girl. In recounting his latest escapade, Johnson told officers that he had been drinking and just decided to drive to Chicago from Madison. He was driving down Monroe Ave., when he saw Miss Barbara Fenske, 29. “She looked like the girl who broke her engagement to me,” police quoted Johnson. He then parked his car, overtook Miss Fenske and dragged her into an alley where he severely beat her before being stopped by spectators of the incident. The victim of the beating suffered a possible broken nose, abrasions and other injuries. Her glasses were broken in the scuffle. After being treated at a hospital she was released to her home. Johnson had been released from the Wisconsin state prison three years ago after serving four years for assault with intent to murder.
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Assembly Rep. Jarchow announces he won’t seek re-election Dresser Republican throws hat in ring BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM
Adam Jarchow, the representative for Wisconsin’s 28th Assembly District, announced last Thursday that he would not seek re-election this fall. Jarchow made the announcement via DrydJarchow enWire, an online media outlet based in Spooner. The Sun confirmed with the politician’s Madison office that the statement was accurate and authored by Jarchow. The announcement reads: “I have a bumper sticker on the refrigerator in our garage. It says: ‘Politicians, like diapers, should be changed often, and for the same reason.’ “I agree. And for that reason, will not seek re-election. I look forward to returning full-time to the private sector in January 2019. It’s been an
honor of a lifetime to serve my friends and neighbors in the Legislature. I will never be able to thank them enough for this experience. I look forward to spending more time with my family, friends and co-workers.”
Magnafici announces run Following Jarchow’s announcement, Dresser Republican Gae Magnafici announced her intent to run. Raised on a farm near Deronda, Magnafici is a graduate of Amery High School. She earned a degree Magnafici in applied science from Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Ill. and began her career as a registered nurse in 1982. After 35 years in health care — including caring for people with developmental disabilities at the department of mental health
and, later, for children at the St. Paul Children’s Hospital — Magnafici retired in 2017. She lives outside Dresser with her husband, Tom Magnafici, with whom she owns a small business. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to run for public office and serve the people of the 28th District,” Magnafici said. “There is nowhere else in this world I would rather live — I love this place. I would be honored to be able to serve in the State Assembly.” Magnafici hopes to use her experience to help Wisconsin continue to lead in health care innovation and cost savings. “While I am so grateful and proud of the work that Governor Walker and Adam Jarchow have done — there is more to do,” she said. “The health care industry is changing every day and I would love to be able use my experience and skills to make life better for the people of Wisconsin.” Jarchow, a Republican from Balsam Lake finishing his
second term, has endorsed Magnafici for the seat, according to the press release from Magnafici’s campaign. Last week, former District 28 Rep. Erik Severson and former District 29 Rep. John Murtha endorsed Magnafici, both hailing her nursing experience and conservative values. “As a physician, I know that Gae’s years of experience in the medical field will be a huge asset to the legislature as it continues to tackle health care issues,” Severson said. “Being a nurse for 35 years, Gae has spent her career making life saving decisions every single day. The ability to make a tough decision and stand by it is exactly what is needed to make a difference in the State Assembly. “Further,” he continued, “I am thrilled to support a candidate who is staunchly prolife. Gae will continue to fight to protect the most vulnerable in our society – the unborn. Please join me in supporting Gae Magnafici – a conserva-
Clayton School Board approves resolution for a referendum election At the January 15, 2018 meeting, the Clayton School Board unanimously approved a resolution providing for a referendum election authorizing the school district budget to exceed the revenue limit for four years for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses. In the following years, the Clayton District will experience significant deficits, which are a result of lowered revenue ceilings, less state aid and increased operational costs. The reality is that costs are going up and revenues are going down! According to the District’s budget forecast model, budget deficits will be as follows: 2018-2019 .................. ($600,525) 2019-2020 .................. ($674,560) 2020-2021...................($778,730) 2021-2022 ...................($901,961) Due to these projected deficits, the Clayton School District must seek support and approval from the taxpayers to exceed the revenue limit by $700,000 for the 201819 school year, by $750,000 per year for the 2019-2020 school year and the 2020-2021 school year, and by $800,000 for the 2021-2022 school year for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses. By passing this referendum, the District will be able to avoid the loss of significant school programs, activities, jobs and services. In addition, it will be able to address ongoing facility issues that can no longer be ignored, such as technology infrastructure, bathroom upgrades, heat-
ing/cooling systems and weight room remodeling. During the meeting, the administration highlighted the actions that have already been taken throughout the past three years to avoid having to go to referendum. Actions taken include, but are not limited to, the following: Staffing reductions in the areas of both elementary and middle school education and transportation. Postponing maintenance projects. Adjusting District’s Health Insurance benefits to reduce District costs. Grants. WITC Partnership. Established a LongTerm Capital Improvement Fund
Why a Referendum? To sustain the future of the Clayton School District both educationally and fiscally by: Maintaining a viable, independent, local school district that students want to attend (both resident and non-resident) Offering the necessary coursework to prepare our students for continuing their education and/ or for the workplace Providing students and staff with the necessary technological advancements in order to prepare our learners for the 21st Century Offering a variety of extra curricular opportunities to develop well-rounded citizens Maintaining small class sizes in order to meet the individual needs of all learners Maintaining a safe and healthy facility. When the referendum to exceed the revenue limit was passed in
2015, the Board informed all our stakeholders that unless our enrollment increased and the state aid formula changed dramatically, we would be back in 2018 for another non-recurring referendum for operational purposes. During the past three years, the Clayton School District has been frugal with their spending and carried out their promise of keeping to the approved levy. The Clayton School District Board and Administration have run an extremely “tight” ship, limiting spending to the minimum. Last year’s mill rate was $11.62 per $1,000 equalized valuation and this year it is $10.72 due to building debt being paid off. If passed, the first year mill rate is projected to be $11.85, the second year estimated increase is $11.98, the third year estimated rate will be $11.86 and the fourth year estimated increase will be $11.93 per $1,000 equalized valuation. This amounts to a difference of a $31.00 increase in property tax for each $100,000 of property value (from $11.62-$11.93). A referendum committee will be established within the next few weeks. If interested in assisting with this effort or if you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to contact Cathy Shimon, District Administrator, at 715-948-2163, extension 201 or via email at shimonc@claytonsd. k12.wi.us – Cathy Shimon, District Administrator
tive voice for Northwestern Wisconsin.” Said Murtha, “Personally, I know Gae to be a smart, thoughtful, no-nonsense woman who will fight for everything we believe in as conservatives. “I believe her years of making tough decisions, while working as a nurse in the healthcare profession, has given her valuable experience she needs to represent the 28th District in Madison. We need Gae’s leadership in Madison – please join me in supporting her campaign.” Elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly will be held Nov. 6, 2018. The field is still open, as candidates may fi le until June 1. Kim Butler of Balsam Lake is running for the District 28 seat as a Democrat. If necessary, a primary election will be held August 14.
Fuge named Interim County Administrator BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Following the March 1 retirement of Polk County Administrator Dana Frey, Corporation Counsel Jeffrey B. Fuge has been named Interim Administrator. Frey’s retirement was announced by a press release on March 2. Fuge was appointed by Polk County Board Chairman Dean Johannsen. The appointment is expected to be discussed by the full board on March 20. In his letter to the county board, Frey thanked the board Frey for the support he received during his time at Polk County. Frey stated that Polk County has become one “the best managed small counties in the state.” During his service, Frey said that Polk County has become “nearly the best in property taxes, procurement, budgeting and debt management.” He added Fuge that the county has a “financial standing so strong that a local bank was willing to fund our entire highway project.” Frey commented that these accomplishments, and others, have been a collective effort and that he has great appreciation of his administrative team and the fantastic employees that work for Polk County. Frey served Polk County as its first county administrator starting in July 2010.
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3-103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service. Many small group Bible Studies are held during the week. Call the church office for details 715-268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s White Cross; Noon Women’s Ministries. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Wednesday, March 7: 9:15 a.m. Bible Study at the Amery Library conference room, led by Pastor Dan; 6 p.m. Soup Supper at Balsam; 7 p.m. Lenten worship at Balsam. Sunday, March 11: 8:30 a.m. Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. WELCA meeting; 9:30 a.m. Finance Committee; 9:30 a.m. Social Ministry Committee; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; Pie Sunday. Tuesday, March 13: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 1 p.m. Ruth Unit, h/Julaine; l/Genie; 6:30 p.m. Church Council. CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years. Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week. CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions. CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Meal for all; 6 p.m. Church school. CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, March 7: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 pm. Soup Supper; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Service; 7:15 p.m. Money Management. Thursday, March 8: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Friday, March 9: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining; Middle School Lock-in after school. Saturday, March 10: 6 a.m. Food set-up for Ruby’s Pantry; 7:15 a.m. Christ Jam for Middle School Youth; 8 a.m. Car Care; 9 a.m. Registration ends and Food Distribution begins for Ruby’s Pantry. Sunday, March 11: 8:30 a.m. MT18 meeting; 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Trustee meeting. Monday, March 12: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Tuesday, March 13: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 10 a.m. Bible Study - Death and Resurrection of the Messiah. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, March 7: All at Little Falls: 5:30 p.m. Meal; 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation; 6 p.m. Video Presentation; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 8 p.m. Choir. Thursday, March 8: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting. Sunday, March 11: 11 a.m. Deronda Worship. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 a.m. Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, March 7: 6 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, March 11: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 4 p.m. Financial Peace University.
EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service. Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details. Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 p.m. every Wednesday. EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays. Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I)Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday. Sunday school has changed to J.A.M. (Jesus & Me) Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m. FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, March 7: 6 p.m. Lenten Supper served by Youth; 7 p.m. Worship. Thursday, March 8: 8 a.m. Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Saturday, March 10: 8 a.m. Car Care. Sunday, March 11: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, Choir. Tuesday, March 13: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study, 8:30 a.m. Property Committee; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. WIC Clinic; 6:30 p.m. Worship Committee.
FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, March 7: 6 p.m. Soup; 7 p.m. Lenten service. Thursday, March 8: 1 p.m. Afternoon Stars at church; 2 p.m Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments; 6:30 p.m. Church Council. Sunday, March 11: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. First Communion class; 7 p.m. Choir practice; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting. Monday, March 12: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 3 p.m. Service at Golden Age Manor. Tuesday, March 13: 9 a.m. Quilting; 9 a.m. Pastor at Clergy meeting. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship. FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Pastor Diane House Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 8:30 a.m. Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m. Wednesday: 5 p.m. Lenten supper; 5:45 p.m. Service. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Worship Service.
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“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” —1 Timothy 5:8 NIV
he advice to cultivate better relationships with our family is easy to overlook. We often take our family members for granted. Children often assume that their parents are under an obligation to help them, even when these children have long since entered adulthood. Parents can be equally guilty of taking their children for granted, and sibling rivalry can sometimes be the source of violent conflict. The story of Cain and Abel expresses deep truths about the dynamics within every family. Every family has its sources of tension and conflict, and even the closest families may have conflicts that produce deep divisions. The more time that we spend with people, the more likely they are to grate on us—and we on them—and for that reason alone it is important that family members exercise care and consideration in how they interact with each other. It is not for nothing that we refer to God as our father and Jesus as the son of God, making him our brother. The family and the relationships which are nurtured therein provide the basis and a template for every other relationship. Nurture those relationships and ensure that they reflect the divine love which is at the heart of every good family. – Christopher Simon
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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED . . . IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship. JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m.; SS for all ages from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Moms in Prayer. Wednesday night programs; free family dinner begins at 5:45 p.m.; Kids Club (ages pre K-5th grade) and DW Youth Group (grades 6th-12th) follow from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at the Journey Church Teen Center. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, March 7: All at Little Falls: 5:30 p.m. Meal; 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation; 6 p.m. Video Presentation; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 8 p.m. Choir. Thursday, March 8: 9 am. LF WELCA meeting. Sunday, March 11: 8 a.m. Little Falls Worship. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service. Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry. MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 p.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible. OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, March 7: 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 3:30 p.m. Faith N Fun; 5 p.m. Soup Supper; 6 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Lenten worship; 7:15 p.m. Youth BRB. Thursday, March 8: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 1:30 p.m. Martha Circle. Sunday, March 11: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Monthly Mission Feed My Starving Children; 10:30 a.m. Lenten Adult Education; 6:30 p.m. Holy Communion class. Tuesday, March 13: 1 p.m. Quilting. PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m., Nursery care available; Coffee/fellowship after worship service. Wednesday: Family Night, Worship/Groups for all ages 6-7:30 p.m. REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, March 7: 9:30 a.m. Ladies Aid; 1 p.m. Stewardship; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 5:30 p.m. Soup and Sandwich Supper; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 7:45 p.m. Choir practice. Saturday, March 10: 10 a.m. Card making. Sunday, March 11: 8:30 a.m. Lay Ministers; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. Monday, March 12: 10 a.m. Ladies Bible Study. Tuesdaya, March 13: 7 p.m. Parish Planning. REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time. Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids Club, Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May). A variety of small groups (AA, men’s & women’s) are also held throughout the week. ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15
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Douglas E. Gilbertson, 81, Clayton, died Monday, March 5, at the Deerfield in New Richmond. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 8, at 3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Clayton. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 7, from 4-7 p.m. at the church and an hour prior to services on Thursday. Interment will be in the Clayton Cemetery. Scheuerman Funeral Home, Clear Lake, is handling the arrangements. Marcella “Marcy” J. Senske, 65, Amery, died Tuesday, March 6, at Amery Hospital & Clinic in Amery. Services are pending. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.
Audit recommends tighter oversight of University of Wisconsin foundations BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin campuses should increase oversight and monitoring of their relationships with affiliated organizations such as fundraising foundations, according to an audit released Friday. The Legislative Audit Bureau report comes after a scandal at UW-Oshkosh over the transfer of $11.3 million to its foundation between 2010 and 2014 to help pay for a number of construction projects. UW System President Ray Cross said the system has already taken steps to increase accountability and transparency with organizations examined under the audit. The Audit Bureau analysis found numerous problems with operations of UW campuses and foundations prior to the Board of Regents instituting a new policy in December. The audit found that between 2007 and 2017 the operations of many UW institutions and foundations were not fully separate and independent, the system lacks a complete list of all organizations affiliated with its schools and the system didn't track how much money was flowing from schools to the foundations and other affiliated organizations. Auditors discovered that 14 foundations each had at least one UW employee as a voting board member between 2007 and 2017. UW officials provided auditors with annual lists that showed the number of affiliated organizations grew from 59 in 2007 to 90 in 2017 but the lists excluded some organizations. UW institutions paid out $257.9 million to all known affiliated organizations over the decade, according to UW's accounting system, but auditors said the actual payout is unknown because UW System administration didn't assign a unique vendor number to each organization. Auditors also reviewed 24 agreements UW institutions and foundations reached in 2017 and found five didn't comply with the regents' December policy. The agreements didn't consistently indicate specific services and payments that foundations provide for the time UW employees work for them, didn't require foundations that use UW office space to pay rent or make in-kind payments or indicate the specific services and payments foundations were required to provide. Auditors' recommendations include assigning unique identification numbers for each organization in UW's accounting system, correcting operational agreements to comply with regent policy and prohibiting UW employees from serving as voting members of boards governing primarily fundraising and real estate foundations. Cross wrote in a letter responding to the audit that system officials expect to implement identification numbers in October.
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Robert E. Riley
Robert Bursik
Adolph M. Karis
Robert Eugene Riley was born on July 9, 1935 to Ronald Everett and Emma Ranghild (Warndahl) Riley in Eureka Township, Polk County, Wisconsin. He grew up in Polk County; was confirmed at Balsam Lutheran Church and graduated from Amery High School. He served his country in the United States Army based in Korea on the DMZ line. Upon his return from Korea, he married Joyce Kathleen Elden of Amery at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa, and to this union three children were born. Bob never met something with wheels that he didn’t think required a motor. The only thing safe was his roller skates. During the 1950’s Bob was a well-known dirt track stock car racer. He was very proficient and successful at race tracks throughout North Western Wisconsin. In the winter of 1963, Bob purchased Deronda Auto Salvage. Later that same year, he moved the business north of Amery and it then became Amery Auto Salvage which continues to be a thriving business under the ownership of his son, Scott. Later in the 1960’s, someone asked him if he would like to take a ride on their snowmobile; it was love at first ride! Bob became a dealer for Polaris Snowmobiles and was one of their top retailers (this became another business within Amery Auto Salvage.) In 1970 and 1971, Bob participated in the Winnipeg to St. Paul 500 Snowmobile race as part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival. In 1971 he finished the grueling race in 32nd place from a field of 300 drivers starting. In 1982, he married Jacquelyn Mae Henneman Berry. They enjoyed many years of motorcycle touring, including trips to Alaska, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, The Smoky Mountains, North and South Carolina, Yellowstone Park, Glacier Park, The Badlands, Niagara Falls, and their last trip following Route 66 West from Missouri to California and further to San Francisco and East through Lake Tahoe, Pony Express Trail and Colorado to home. He became a distributor of Combi Camp motorcycle trailers, manufactured in Denmark; of course he couldn’t just buy one, he had to make sure other people enjoyed them too! Bob did many things in his life, but most important to him was his family and becoming “Uncle Bob” to many young men over the years. He was a kind, giving, fun loving man who felt things very deeply and helped when he could. He was preceded in death by his parents and aunts and uncles Pearl and Irving Danielson, Ruby and Art Schuna, Kenneth and Lois Riley, Laurel and Helga Riley, Leland Riley, Gus and Leona Warndahl, Robert and Margaret Warndahl, Helen and Evan Shogren, Fred Warndahl, Carl Warndahl and Edith and Robert Dosch, as well as grandson, Anthony Berry. Those feeling his loss are his wife Jackie; his sons, Jon (Kris) and Scott; daughter, Susan (Andrew) Maki; step children, Charles (Janice) Berry, Julie (Les) Heiden, and James (Tracy) Berry; eleven grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; brothers, Duane (Ruth Ann), James (Karen) and sisters, Bobette (William) Drumb and Vonette Beckon. Bob is also survived by his Aunt and Uncle, Doris and Lloyd Nihiser and many nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as many friends. Funeral services were on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Balsam Lutheran Church in rural Amery. A visitation was held on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, as well as for the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial with military honors was at the Balsam Lutheran Cemetery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.
Robert Bursik, 54, was born in Wausau, WI and graduated from Marathon High School in 1982 where he loved playing on the basketball team. He attended UW-Eau Claire and graduated in 1986. He lived in Pullman, WA and graduated from the University of Idaho –Moscow with a master’s degree in botany. His love for plants and growing them started when he worked for his parent’s business, Bursik’s Greenhouse, in Rib Mountain where he was referred to as “the boy” by customers who sought him out for his knowledge, passion, and charm. He resided in Amery, WI since 1995 where he raised his family and made many friends. His passion for greenhouse work continued as he started and ran his own business, Dragonfly Gardens. He loved teaching through his life, and was currently teaching at North Hennepin Community College and Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility. Rob was charismatic, vivacious, and the life of the party. He loved fishing, with or without ice, camping, sharing, teaching, watching sports, and being with people. He was an incredible father always seeking and creating fun for his children and coaching their sports. He was the one playing football with the kids at the family parties. He lived a holistic life, loved nature, and had an incredible sense of humor. Rob was preceded in death by his father Jake Bursik. He is survived by wife, Jessica, and children, Jaci Bye (Matt Davis), Colin Bursik and Ian Bursik; Cheryl Clemens, mother of Jaci and Colin; his mother, Thelma Bursik of Wausau, WI; brothers Dan (Sue) Bursik of Woodbury, MN, Paul (Deb) Bursik of De Pere, WI and sister, Maria Wierzba of Schofield, WI; nieces and nephews, Jeff (Carly) Bursik, Nick Bursik, Rachel Bursik, Michael Bursik, Jared Bursik, and Brandon Wierzba, as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Visitation was at Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, WI on Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 1-5 p.m. There will also be a Celebration of Rob’s Life at Dragonfly Gardens this summer. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin.
Adolph M. Karis, age 95 of Emerald, WI, died on Friday, March 2, 2018, at his daughters home in Osceola, WI after a long bout with cancer. Adolph Matthew Karis was born on November 11, 1922, in Bruce, WI, the son of John and Clara (Miller) Karis. He moved with his family to the Clear Lake, WI area in 1929 and attended Clear Lake Schools. During this time Adolph worked on the family dairy farm. He was married to Ruth R. Peck on October 22, 1942 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Amery, WI. Together they dairy farmed for many years in Emerald, WI and raised seven children, Beatrice, Wayne, Dale, Lois, Donna, Bill and Faith. When Adolph wasn’t busy with milking cows, bailing hay or picking rocks, he enjoyed square dancing and listening to Polkas and Bluegrass music. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Adolph was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, WI. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Karis; his son, Dale Karis; grandson Christopher Karis; parents, John and Clara Karis; two brothers and four sisters. Survived by daughters and sons, Beatrice Williams of Osceola, Wayne Karis of Emerald, Lois Gustafson of Osceola, Donna (Ron) Hurta of Friendship, Bill Karis of Amery and Faith (Mike) Fillion of Ladysmith; 14 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great, Great Grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Service on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 12 noon from the Scheuermann Funeral Home of Clear Lake. Visitation is an hour before the service at the funeral home with Mike Fillion officiating. Casketbearers are David Karis, Matt Karis, Karl Karis, Tony Karis, Kerry Dahl, and James Jacobs with interment in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Scheuermann Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Clear Lake, WI handled the arrangements www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
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Joyce Lois Tourville Constant Gangl, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Amery, Wisconsin on February 25, 2018. She was one of seven children born to Hazel and Fred Tourville. In her marriage to Dwayne Constant, two sons were born, Rodney (Cheryl) of Rusk, Texas, and Keith (Patricia) of Amery. After divorcing Dwayne and his passing away in 1986, she later married Ray Gangl; no children were born to this marriage. Ray passed away in 1998. During her younger years, Joyce worked in the Twin Cities and later at Willow Ridge and Polaris Ind. She always liked hunting, loved fishing and enjoyed trips to Canada. She also enjoyed flowers and being outside, liked old time music and dancing as well as spending time going to auctions and garage sales. Most of all she loved being with her sons, playing cards, and having cocktails and beers at the Alibi and Club 53. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; sisters, Beverly, Lorraine, Bernice and Betty along with nephews, friends and one grandchild. Joyce is survived by her sister, June Wineke; brother, Donald Tourville; sons, Rodney Constant and Keith Constant; grandchildren and step grandchildren and many other loving relatives and friends. A visitation was on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, Wisconsin. A memorial service and interment will take place in the spring. Honorary pallbearers are Tim Constant, Paul Hilo, Jarett Constant, Keith Constant II, Steve Wilkins, Gary Swanapoel, Mike True and Freddy Tourville. To sign an online guest book and view a video slideshow visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.
Iris Jean Gale Larson, age 89, of Reeve, WI, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Iris entered this life on January 13, 1929, at the Gale family farm near Reeve, WI, the daughter of Leo and Pauline (Larson) Gale. She grew up near Reeve and was a faithful member of the Reeve Evangelical Free Church, where she chose to be baptized as a young adult. Iris attended Reeve country school by “walking up hill both ways.” She graduated from Clear Lake High School. Iris was a Daddy’s girl, tomboy, and could be found milking cows, riding horses, and playing her dog Bones’ favorite game of rolling empty maple syrup cans down the hill. Iris was musically gifted and would often join her sisters Crystal and Lorraine at the family piano accompanied by their mom Pauline. Their dad, Leo, not to be left out, would reach for his violin to play “Turkey in the Straw” while the rest of the kids would dance a jig. Later, while serving in World War II, Iris’ brother Keith would brag that his sisters singing sounded even better than the popular Andrews Sisters. Wayne Larson, a handsome young man from Jones Creek School stole Iris’ heart. After his induction in the US Navy, they were married on August 23, 1947, in Castro Valley, California and remained so for 67 years. They were to be blessed with seven children: Joe, Mona, Don, Dan, Beth, Dick, and Jean. The blessings continued with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Iris often said that God’s greatest blessing to her were her kids and grandkids. Her most treasured time was in the company of her family. Grandma Iris loved to show her children and grandchildren how to help others. Iris was a homemaker and a true Pioneer Woman. Her gardens were legendary, producing hundreds of cans of delicious home grown food. Weeding the garden was the notorious method of teaching discipline
and values of hard work to the entire family. In 1978 Iris decided to broaden her experience by attending and graduating from Eau Claire Cosmetology College. She beautified the community by cutting and perming hair. Her servant’s heart led her to care for the old and young alike. Iris seemed never to be still for long and was known to be a bit of “a spitfire” and a determined task master. The word “wait” was not in Iris’ vocabulary. This passion was extended to animals and led her to donate the use of their rural property to the Reeve Riders Saddle Club. Her mare, Shantih, was her equine companion. Even with a full and busy schedule, Iris found time to continue her music and loved singing at church, weddings, funerals, and with the Sweet Adelines. First and foremost in Iris’ heart was to share her Jesus with everyone. She wanted everyone to have a personal relationship with Christ. She was compassionate, generous, loving, and devoted to the service of others. Iris loved and was loved. She is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Pauline Gale; husband Wayne; son Joe; daughter-inlaw Julie; brothers Ward and Keith Gale; sister Crystal Ewers; several brothers and sisters-in-law; grandchildren Robert Larson, Jolene Larson, Eric Larson, Eric Moe; and great-grandchildren Seth Larson and Juan Espinal. Survived by sister, Lorraine Monson; daughter-inlaw, Betty Larson; sons and daughters, Mona (Randy) Paulson, Don (Jill) Larson, Dan (Jocelyn) Larson, Beth (Keith) Smith, Richard Larson, Jean Larson (Scott Ertle); Grandchildren: Michelle Rufledt, Keri Espinal, Paula Reed, Craig Dorn, Ron Dorn, Jeremy Larson, Kelly Loibl, Ashley Larson, Melissa Larson, Andrea Hoag, Scott Larson, Andrew Smith, Kristin Leines, Victoria Larson, Jessy Larson, Aaron Moe, Paige Moe; numerous Great and Great-Great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Visitation was held Friday, March 2, from 4-7 p.m. at Reeve Evangelical Free Church. Funeral Service was Saturday, March 3, at 11:00 a.m. with Todd Groat officiating. Private interment at the Reeve Cemetery in Vance Creek, WI. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Clear Lake handled the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
Walker shifts position in reaction to school shootings BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican with an A rating from the National Rifle Association for his long history supporting pro-gun measures, is shifting his approach following the recent mass shooting at a Florida high school and as he seeks re-election in November. Walker, who is running for a third term in November, reacted to past school shootings by remaining open to the possibility of arming teachers while emphasizing the need to bolster mental health treatment and rejecting calls for stricter gun control. But two weeks after the Florida school shooting that left 17 dead, Walker has come out against arming teachers. Instead, he said he's working with lawmakers on a package of school safety bills for them to take up this spring. Walker
did not say what specifically he would be proposing, but he said it ought to be similar to measures put in place after the Sept. 11 attacks that increased safety in airports. That differs from his position after the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, which left 26 dead. Walker said then that arming teachers should be considered, but that the emphasis should be on increasing mental health services. He also refused to endorse any bills that would limit the types of weapons or ammunition that could be sold. Walker, governor since 2011, has a long history of signing pro-gun bills backed by the NRA into law. That includes legalizing the carrying of concealed weapons, instituting the “castle doctrine” which gave homeowners more legal protections if they shoot an intruder and repealing a 48hour waiting period for gun
purchases. As a member of the Assembly in the 1990s, Walker sponsored a bill to legalize concealed carry and voted for a bill that pre-empted local governments from enacting tougher gun control measures than state law allowed. Since 2010, Walker has received $3.5 million from the NRA, the most of any Wisconsin office holder, based on a tally by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign which tracks political donations. The NRA has endorsed him in his previous elections and has given him an A rating. Walker downplayed that NRA support when asked about it Wednesday, saying the only special interest he cares about are the people of the state. But his critics aren't buying that Walker's position on guns has softened in any meaningful way. “To know where Gov. Walker
will end up, you need to follow the money and look at what he's done, not what he's saying today,” said Scot Ross, director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. Walker opponents say his shift on guns fits with his history of taking more moderate positions before elections and then returning to more conservative stances after he wins. For example, in 2014 Walker said he had no interest in a right-to-work law, but after he won re-election, it was the first bill he signed into law. He also ran a television ad in that race saying he trusted women with their health care decisions, but in July 2015 signed a 20-week abortion ban into law. “There is no one who watches public opinion more closely or is more prepared to pander on the issue of the day than election year Scott Walker,” Ross said. Democratic lawmakers argue that now is the time for
Walker and Republicans who control the Legislature to consider proposals that polls show have broad support, including universal background checks for gun purchases. “Actions speak louder than words,” said Democratic Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz. “While it is encouraging Governor Walker has finally acknowledged the national conversation on the epidemic of gun violence in our country, this needs to be a comprehensive, bi-partisan effort.” Other measures Democrats want include bans on the sale of assault weapons and bump stocks and on allowing domestic abusers to own guns. They also want schools to be allowed to exceed revenue limits to spend more on security.
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The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, March 12, 2018, at 7 p.m. AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: -Dump Day 8. New Business: -Set Road Review 9. Road Maintenance 10. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk
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Harley-Davison invests in electric vehicle company MILWAUKEE (AP) — Harley-Davidson says it will collaborate with Alta Motors on the motorcycle maker's plans for an electric bike. The Milwaukee company said Thursday that it has made an equity investment in Alta Motors, an innovator in lightweight electric vehicles. Harley-Davidson wasn't specific on the investment. The company has previously said it's committed to aggressively investing in electric vehicle technology and has announced the planned release of its first electric motorcycle in 2019. Alta Motors' manufacturing operation is headquartered in Brisbane, California.
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Wisconsin Legislature passes bulk of Walker welfare overhaul BY SCOTT BAUER AND TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The bulk of Gov. Scott Walker’s welfare overhaul package, including increasing work requirements for food stamp recipients and imposing them on parents for the first time, won final legislative approval on Tuesday. The Legislature was racing to complete its work for the session, taking up many key parts of Walker’s re-election platform. The Assembly hoped to be done on Thursday while the Senate planned to return just one day next month. In addition to the welfare bills, the Senate passed Walker’s plan to stabilize the private health insurance market by creating a reinsurance program. The Assembly passed the measure later Tuesday evening, sending it to Walker for his signature. The Assembly also passed Walker’s $6.8 million marketing plan designed to entice millennials to Wisconsin from nearby Midwest cities to help with a worker shortage problem, sending the measure on to the Senate. A $50 million rural economic development program cleared the Assembly as well on a unanimous vote. That proposal goes next to the Senate as well. Walker put forward 10 welfare overhaul bills and the Assembly passed them all last week. The Senate approved all except one, which has not yet been scheduled for a vote, that would create a photo ID food stamp benefit card. Republican Sen. Chris Kapenga, lead sponsor of the welfare bills, said they would put more people back to work. “We’re actually doing something that’s going to improve people’s lives,” he said. Democrats united against them, saying they would actually make it harder for people to get out of poverty and make it more difficult for people to get food and benefits they need to survive. Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, called the bills part of a “dog whistle crusade to bash the poor” that Republicans were pushing to satisfy their conservative base. Bills passed would: — Increase from 20 to 30 hours a week the time that able-bodied adults, and now parents of school-aged children, have to be working or in job training to receive food stamps. — Require drug screening, testing and treatment to be eligible for public housing. — Prohibit anyone from receiving food stamps and other Medicaid benefits if they own a home worth double the
median value — or about $321,000. — Block anyone owning a vehicle worth more than $20,000 from getting food stamps. — Require “able-bodied” Medicaid enrollees to pay child support and participate in child paternity testing or face losing benefits. Walker’s reinsurance bill won bipartisan support in the Legislature’s budget committee last week, which voted to go ahead with the plan even though the state did not identify where it would find the estimated $50 million to $80 million needed to pay for it. The $200 million proposal is counting on at least $150 million coming from the federal government. Democratic Sen. Jon Erpenbach, one of nine to vote against the measure, called for accepting federal Medicaid expansion money to pay for the idea. Walker and Republicans have refused to accept that money. The measure passed 23-9, with 16 Republicans and seven Democrats in support of it. Seven Democrats and two Republicans were against it. The Assembly passed the plan 79-16. The idea has found broad support among health insurance providers, doctors and the medical community. Under the bill, the state would be authorized to seek a federal waiver to offer a reinsurance program to lower premium costs. Such a program would cover at least 50 percent of medical claims costing between $50,000 and $200,000. Walker has touted it as a way to shore up the state’s private insurance marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. Rates increased an average of 36 percent this year for people buying health insurance in the private marketplace, not counting federal subsidies. Horizon Government Affairs estimates that rates in Wisconsin would drop 13 percent in 2019 and 12 percent in 2020 under the proposed reinsurance program. The Assembly also passed a proposal speeding through the Legislature that would allow businesses in the same chamber of commerce or industry association to join together to pay for their employee health care costs. It’s similar to how large employers self-insure as a way to save money. The Republican-backed bill was introduced just two weeks ago. Its supporters see it as a way for smaller businesses to manage increasing health care costs. But Democrats and other critics worry that the move allowing them to self-insure, rather than buy group health insurance, could destabilize the marketplace. The measure now goes to the Senate.
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The Housing Authority of the City of Amery is seeking proposals for the construction of 2 and 3 bedroom side by side duplexes. The floor plans should be no smaller than 1120 sq ft and no larger than 1600 sq feet. 2 stall garages must also be included. Spec’s should include the following: •Excavating •Blacktop driveway (approx. 1,000 ft) •Haunch footings – Slab on grade •Underground utility room •LP Smartside – Prefinished siding •Architectural shingles •Interior Drywall Finish – Prime & Painted •Flooring – Carpet & Ceramic Tile •Pre-finished cabinets, doors and trim •Kitchen appliances, washer & dryer included •Plan Development – Project Management •Local Permits Submit plans and proposals to the Amery Housing Office 300 Harriman Ave. N. Amery, WI 54001 no later than April 1st, 2018. WNAXLP
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS North Twin Lake Boat Ramp, City of Amery Sealed Bids for the construction of the North Twin Lake Boat Ramp will be received by the City of Amery at Amery City Hall, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of furnishing all labor, material, equipment, etc., necessary and required for the following work: Excavation Common, Excavation Marsh, Base Aggregate, Asphalt Paving, CMP Culvert, Boat Landing Furnishing and Installation, Rain Garden, Restoration, Erosion Control, Street and Site Restoration, Traffic Control. All bids shall be addressed to the City of Amery, Attn: Kim Moore-Sykes, 118 Center Street, Amery, WI 54001, and shall be marked “Bid for North Twin Lake Boat Ramp” on the outside of the envelope. If mailing or using a delivery service, place sealed bid envelope labeled with markings “Bid enclosed for North Twin Lake Boat Ramp” within a separate outer mailing envelope. Bids not hand delivered shall be delivered to listed address by mail service by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Cooper Engineering Company, Inc., 2600 College Drive, Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn. com. You may download the digital plan documents for $10.00 by inputting Quest project #5600428 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Bidding Documents also may be examined at Cooper Engineering Company, Inc., 2600 College Drive, Rice Lake, Wisconsin, 715-234-7008. Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office, during the hours indicated above, upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 for each set. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to Cooper Engineering Company, Inc. and sent to 2600 College Drive, P.O. Box 230, Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868. Upon request and receipt of the document payment indicated above, the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery service. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. The bid proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the maximum bid price, payable to the City of Amery, as a guarantee that the bidder, if bid is accepted, will execute and file the proper contract and 100 percent performance and payment bonds within 15 days after the Notice of Award. In case the Bidder fails to file such contract and required bonds, the check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the City of Amery as liquidated damages. Letting of contracts will be subject to Section 66.0901 Wisconsin Statutes, Public Works, Contracts, and Bids. The City of Amery reserves the right to waive any formalities in the preparation of a bid and to reject any or all bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the scheduled time of bid opening. Owner: City of Amery, Kim Moore-Sykes, City Administrator, 118 Center Street, Amery, WI 54001 By: Cooper Engineering Company, Inc., 2600 College Drive, P.O. Box 230, Rice Lake, WI 54868-0230 Date: March 6, 2018
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Website Available With Information for Potential Victims of Credit Card Skimming Scheme MADISON, WIS. -- Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that on November 29, 2017, Alejandro Arias-Perez, 29, Miami, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of device making equipment. There is a website with information for those who believe they may the victims of the defendant’s credit card theft scheme. Information on the scheme and the website is provided below. The government’s investigation into Arias-Perez revealed that from August to September 2016, Arias-Perez was involved in a credit card skimming scheme involving gas stations throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota, including: •On August 12, 2016, Arias-Perez placed a skimming device inside a gas pump at the Shell gas station at 4821 East Washington Avenue in Madison. The skimmer was discovered on August 23, 2016. A forensic analysis of the skimmer revealed that it contained 382 credit or debit card numbers. •On August 16, 2016, police officers discovered a skimmer inside a gas pump at a Super America gas station in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The investigation revealed that Arias-Perez likely placed the skimmer in the gas pump between August 9 and August 16, 2016. A forensic analysis of the skimmer revealed that it contained 269 credit or debit card numbers. •On September 1, 2016, Madison police officers discovered a skimmer placed inside a gas pump
at the BP gas station located at 318 South Park Street. The investigation revealed that Arias-Perez placed the skimmer inside of the pump between August 9 and August 12, 2016. A forensic analysis of the skimmer revealed that it contained 547 credit or debit card numbers. Credit card account holders and financial institutions who believe they may be potential victims of Arias-Perez’s credit card theft scheme will find additional information about this case at: https://www.justice.gov/ usao-wdwi/case/unitedstates-v-alejandro-ariasperez-case-no-17-r-00040. Potential victims who can document direct and proximate harm, including financial loss suffered as a result of the charged conduct, may complete a “Declaration of Loss” and/or a “Victim Impact Statement” which can be found on the above site, and return them to the United States Attorney’s Office for determination of their crime victims’ rights status. Victims of this crime may be entitled to restitution. On April 27, 2017, a search warrant was executed at Arias-Perez’s residence in Miami. During the search, agents located various electronic devices and equipment used for stealing credit card information. Based on a forensic analysis of the electronic equipment recovered from Arias-Perez’s residence and the recovered skimmers in the case, investigators have determined that Arias-Perez is responsible for the theft of approximately 57,000 credit card numbers. Arias-Perez will be sentenced on April 3, 2018.
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Walker working on school safety package with lawmakers MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker says he opposes training teachers to carry firearms to protect against attackers, but he's talking with lawmakers about a comprehensive school safety agenda. Walker said Wednesday
those talks could include calling the Assembly back into session to take up the bills. The Assembly didn't plan to return after its last day in session last week. Walker wouldn't say what proposals are being
discussed as part of the school safety agenda. He says talks include lawmakers, teachers, students, school officials, law enforcement and others. Walker's position on guns in schools differs with other Wisconsin
Republicans. Attorney General Brad Schimel has said he would be open to the idea and would offer training to teachers. Both Republican U.S. Senate candidates also support arming teachers if schools want it.
VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Spring Election April 3, 2018
Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued. You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application for an absentee ballot by mail, email or in person. Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail The deadline for making application to receive an absentee by mail is: 5 pm on the fifth day before the election, March 29, 2018. Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.
CITY OF AMERY Fran Duncanson, Clerk 120 Center St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7486 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Sally Pickard, Clerk 858 60th Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-2926 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
TOWN OF ALDEN Wanda Heffron, Clerk 183 155th St. Star Prairie, WI 54026 Phone 715-248-7859 612-716-6419 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Mon. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m.-noon
TOWN OF CLAYTON Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk 164 70th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2564 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m.
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER Arlen Peterson, Clerk 612 US Hwy. 8 Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-554-0441 In person absentee voting by appointment TOWN OF BEAVER Wendy Coleman, Clerk 1541 Cty. Hwy. T Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Phone 715-986-4725 In person absentee voting by appointment
TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE Janelle Johnson, Clerk 209 50th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2189 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Tuesdays & Thursdays 2-6 p.m. starting Jan. 30 TOWN OF GARFIELD Sue Knutson, Clerk 690 Minneapolis St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4414 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
TOWN OF LINCOLN Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 661 85th St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4747 In-person absentee voting will take place Tuesdays & Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. TOWN OF VANCE CREEK Marge Marlett, Clerk 16 - 4 1/2 Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2670 Glennis Lynch, Deputy Clerk 715-455-1432 In person absentee voting by appointment VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Dave Fall, Clerk PO Box 63 Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2460 In person absentee voting during all office hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-Noon or by appointment VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Al Bannink, Clerk 350 4th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 Phone 715-263-2157 In person absentee voting during all office hours
The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: by appointment The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's office: March 30, 2018 No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election. The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on April 3, 2018. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted. WNAXLP
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Bears in third straight trip to state BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With a 34-33 sectional semifinal win over Chippewa Falls McDonell Central on March 1, and a 55-40 shelling of Shell Lake in the March 3 sectional final, Clayton’s girls basketball team will be making its third consecutive trip to the WIAA Division 5 State tournament at the Resch Center in Green Bay. Clayton (24-3) enters as the No. 3 seed and takes on second seeded Bangor (24-3) on Friday, March 9 and is hoping the third time is the charm as each of the last two seasons ended in the state semifinals. The winner will advance to Saturday’s championship game which tips off at 11:05 a.m. In the win over McDonell Central, the Bears received a team-best 14 points from 1,000-point scorer Alison Leslie. Kiana Fall added seven points, including the game winner in the final seconds. Also scoring were Kailey Ketz (four points), Kennedy Patrick (four points), Jaedyn Bussewitz (three points) and Isabelle Magnuson (two points). This marked the second consecJOSH JOHNSON utive season that the Bears Kiana Fall drives the lane and puts up the game winning shot between two defeated the Macks in the McDonell defenders sectional semifinal.
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Amery falls to No. 6 Hayward in Regional Final BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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The strength of the sixth-ranked Hayward Hurricanes’ defense was on full display at the Feb. 24 WIAA Division 3 girls basketball regional final against the Amery Warriors in Hayward. The Hurricanes held an Amery squad that twice scored a school record-setting 81 points in a game this season to a season-low 30 points in the 32-30 contest. On the plus side for the Warriors, Hayward’s 32 points in the game was also a season low. “The girls fought hard, played great and gave themselves a chance in the end,” said Amery Coach Gabe Brotzel. “Unfortunately we fell two points short.” Amery (18-6) actually shot better from the field from both 2-point (46%) and 3-point range (13%),
but just didn’t get as many shot opportunities. “Hayward (21-3) played a very physical game, and we didn’t get calls we normally do,” Brotzel said. “We weren’t able to get to the line like usual, and their physical play caused us into some turnovers.” The Warriors also outrebounded Hayward 30-18 and won the second-chance point battle, 7-3. But with a 23-10 turnover difference, it gave the Hurricanes just the edge they needed. Madelyn Granica scored a team high 10 points for the Warriors to go along with 13 rebounds, two steals and a block. Lydia Monson added seven points, two rebounds and two steals. Ella Schmidt contributed five points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal. Leading the team in assists was Cheyenne
Edwards, with two. Edwards also had four points and two rebounds. Abby Schmidt joined her with four points and two rebounds. “It was a fantastic effort by our girls, and I am extremely proud of
the way they played this game and the entire season. We had a another great season and the girls should be proud of what they accomplished!” Brotzel said.
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Lydia Monson goes in for a layup.
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CL Warriors down Glenwood City and Cameron for Regional Title The Clear Lake boys basketball team extended its undefeated record (23-0) and gained a Sectional semi-final berth by defeating Glenwood City on March 2 and Cameron on March 3. On Friday night the Warriors hosted the Glenwood City Hilltoppers in a regional semi-final match-up. The Warriors started strong and had a comfortable 12-point lead at the halfway mark. The Warriors dominated the second half outscoring the visiting Hilltoppers 34 to 9 to cruise to a 60-23 victory. Against Glenwood City, the Warriors had three players score in double figures: Junior Bailey Blanchard 16 points, Bryce Hacker 14, and Marshall Cain 14. Topping the rebound department for the Warriors
was Hacker who pulled down 8 boards. Senior guard Daymond Bad Horse also had five rebounds. On Saturday the Warriors hosted the Cameron Comets in the Regional Final game. The conference foes met twice this season, prior to the Regional match-up, with the Warriors sweeping the series. This time around the first half was a see-saw battle with the lead changing several times. Both teams carried the momentum at different points during the first 18 minutes, however, as the first half ended, the Comets held a slim one-point margin, 18-17, over the Warriors. Early in the second half, the Warriors took the lead. However, the Comets continued to keep it close never letting Clear Lake gain a double-digit lead.
This was due mainly to the shooting of the Comets’ Gunner Wilder. But in the closing minutes of the contest, clutch free-throw shooting by Kincaid Hughes and Blanchard sealed the victory for the Warriors. Blanchard was responsible for nearly half the Warriors’ points, scoring 24. He was an impressive 7 for 8 from the field and 7-8 from the free throw line as well. Other Clear Lake players contributing points were Austin Anderson (9), Hacker (7), Bad Horse (6), and Kincaid Hughes (4). Hacker and Blanchard each recorded 8 rebounds in the victory and Bad Horse dished off to his teammates for 6 assists. Head Coach Jason Sargent said, “It was great to see our team stay poised against a very determined Cameron team and
make plays in the second half to win the game on Saturday night in front of our amazing home crowd. I couldn’t have been more proud of our team, and watching them cut down our net after the game is something I will never forget.” Sargent also pointed out that although the Warriors have achieved two very notable goals in winning back-to-back
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The Clear Lake Warriors pose with their Regional Championship trophy.
Conference and Regional championships, the team has its sights set on a Sectional Championship as well. The Warriors will now face the Webster Tigers in the sectional semi-final game on Thursday, March 8, at Amery High School. Tip-off is at 7 pm.
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Bailey Blanchard goes up strong for two of his 24 points versus Cameron.
Record breaking season leads Granica to first team honor BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Madelyn Granica set many records this year.
Amery’s girls’ basketball team had one of its most success seasons in recent history with en route to a second-place 2017-18 Middle Border Conference season. This marked Amery’s best conference finish since sharing the conference title with Somerset in 2010-11. For their efforts, the Warriors had two players earn all conference recognition. Junior Madelyn Granica was selected to the first team while fellow junior Abby Schmidt was a second team selection. The 2017-18 season was a landmark one in many ways, as the Warriors set the school’s single game scoring record of 81 points twice, and Granica made plenty of marks of her own in the history book. In addition to breaking the 1,000 career point mark midway through her junior season, Granica also set a school record for most points in a single season with 547. Her 547 points this season topped previous record holder Taylor Luke’s mark of 525 in 2008. In the process, Granica also edged Luke’s
record setting mark of 182 field goals made by sinking 185 this season. The records just kept pouring in for Granica. Her 55.7 percent field shooting was nearly 4 percent higher the the previous school record mark of 51.9 percent by Kristin Mortenson in 2000. She also set a new single season made free throw record with 160, breaking a record of 149 co-owned by Luke in 2008 and Kelly Stewart in 2011. As if that wasn’t enough, she even broke her own single season rebounding record of 266 by grabbing 273 boards this season. A superb all-around player, Granica posted 17 double doubles - eight better than the previous record of nine double doubles co-owned by Katie Wenzel in 1988 and Kelly Stewart in 2010. Now with 1,313 career points, Granica sits third on the Amery High School all-time scoring list 71 points behind Stewart and 244 behind Luke. Her 713 career rebounds also leaves her in third place all time behind Kathleen Darrington’s 714 and Melanie Christenson’s 789. Granica averaged 22.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.5
assist per game in her junior campaign. Schmidt posted 8.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game on average. As a team, Amery also reached the following school landmarks: - High team field goal shooting percentage (43.3%) - Second most total points scored in a single season (1,283 points) - Second highest points per game average (53.5 ppg) - Second most rebounds in a single season (724) - Third highest winning percentage (75%) First Team: Mia Krogseng, SCC; Madelyn Granica, Amery; Haylee Yaeger, Prescott; Anna Rybacki, Somerset; Claire Frankiewicz, SCC; Katie Haase, Osceola Second Team: Allie Murphy, Prescott; Brooke Evenson, Baldwin-Woodville; Isabella Lenz, Prescott; Abby Schmidt, Amery; Autumn Earney, Ellsworth; Kalli Cress, SCC Honorable Mention: Lorin Bauer, NR; Georgia Hammer, Somerset; Tori Gareis, Somerset; Leah DeYoung, NR; Kaitlyn Nugent, Ellsworth; Alyssa Pauley, Osceola Player of the Year: Mia Krogseng, SR St. Croix Central Coach of the Year: Luke Fritsche 14-0 conference record, St. Croix Central
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Sobczak on 14U hockey team that wins state title Lauren Sobczak of Amery is a member of the Western Wisconsin Stars team that won the 14U State Title at a tournament in Hayward March 3 and 4. The Western Wisconsin Stars team members come from Amery, St. Croix Falls and Somerset. Sobczak is goalie for the team. The Stars defeated Hayward 6-0, Eagle River 3-0 and Green Bay 6-1 in the Championship game. Team members are: Lauren Sobczak, Madison Trautmiller, Makenzie Weeks, Tiffany Hantsbarger, Lauren Gruber, Amanda Magler, Bryn Connors, Erin Huerta, Taryan Dornseif, JuliAnna Gazdik, Janessa Gazdik and Alise Wiehl.
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Lauren Sobczak holds the State Championship trophy and poses with the banner won by her team this weekend in Hayward.
Clear Lake’s Bad Horse tops list of state’s 3-point shooters With the collective success the Clear Lake Warriors boys basketball team has earned this season also comes some well-deserved individual accolades. Clear Lake senior point guard Daymond Bad Horse recently finished on top of the Division 4 WIAA Boys Basketball 3-Point Challenge Leaderboard for the 2017-18 season. Bad Horse finished the regular season sinking 52 of the 100 three pointers he attempted for an impressive shooting percentage of 52%. To be considered for the list, players had to have attempted a minimum of 75 three-point shots during the regular season. Bad Horse attributes much of his point production from the 3-point
line to his off-season preparation and decision- making ability. “I believe my success has come from the hours of shooting I did in the summer and good shot selection in games,” Bad Horse remarked. “My three-point shooting is something I really took pride in after last season, and I knew that if I really wanted to help my team out, I would have to step up and take my shooting to another level.” Although he emphasized the success of his team as a top priority, Bad Horse is appreciative of the honor. “It’s a great feeling to be recognized for something you work hard to get better at.” Being number one on the list makes Bad Horse eligible to participate in the WIAA-sponsored 3-Point Challenge which will be
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Daymond Bad Horse puts up a shot for three against Grantsburg. Bad Horse is the leading three point shooter in Division 3.
held on Saturday, March 17, starting at 9:30 am in the Kohl Center in Madison, WI. He will be pitted against another top 3-point shooter from a Division 4 team. Bad Horse is excited for this experience. “I am looking forward to competing. I love competing against others and it will be a great opportunity to see where I stand against other top shooters in the state,” he said. Clear Lake head coach Jason Sargent emphasized how notable Bad Horses’ achievement is. Sargent pointed out that it is rare for
a player to maintain that level of consistency throughout the course of an entire season. “What Daymond has been able to accomplish this season from a shooting standpoint, among other things, is truly amazing,” Sargent commented. “He has carried our team in games when other players have struggled shooting and many times helped get the momentum back in our favor. We are very proud of him and thankful he is a leader on our team.”
Warriors claim first round victory over Northwestern BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s girls basketball team kicked off regional tournament play on Feb. 23 with a 48-33 victory over Northwestern. “The girls played a fantastic game,” said Amery Coach Gabe Brotzel. “They dominated the paint and the boards once again and knocked down some threes - one of the best games they played all year.” The Warriors got out of the gates fast, building a 30-13 first half lead and finished shooting better than 53 percent from the field and 76 percent from the free throw line. They also outrebounded Northwestern 31-15 en route to the season extending victory
Leading the charge, as she has done all season, was Madelyn Granica, whose 18 points pushed her into fourth place in all-time career points among Amery girls basketball players. Her career total of 1,287 points pushed her five points past 1996 graduate Melanie Christenson’s mark of 1,282 points. To top it off, Granica added 14 rebounds (13 defensive), three assists and two steals. She received solid backup from Abby Schmidt’s eight point, five rebound, two assist effort. Lydia Monson tallied six points to go with her three rebounds, one block and one steal. Ashley VanSomeren and Julia Engebretson each tallied four points. Cheyenne
Edwards was the team assist leader, with six, and added three points and three rebounds. Morgan Brotzel also finished with three points. Ella Schmidt contributed two points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal.
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Warriors go down with a fight BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The 2017-18 season came to a close on March 2 for the Amery boys’ basketball team when it lost in the second round of the WIAA regional playoffs, 53-70 to Middle Border Conference rival Ellsworth. We played well but had some trouble finishing around the basket in the first half,” said Amery Coach Mark Luehman. “We had it down to 3 points late in the second half but couldn’t finish it.” The game featured 46 turnovers, 24 of which went against Ellsworth (20-4). Amery (5-19) had three players score in double figures, led by Ryan McBrayer, who shot 6-for-11 for 13 points. Zach Swenson was also 6-for-11 and finished with 12 points. Noah Rademaker was 4-for-9 from the field and tallied 11 points. McBrayer was also the team assist leader with two. Swenson led the team in rebounds, with seven, while Mason Spafford contributed five boards, and McBrayer, four. Galen Coy tallied a team best four steals, followed by Rademaker, with three. Coy and Swenson each recorded one block. Also scoring for the Warriors were Coy (six points), Spafford (five points), Sam Fornengo (two points), Tyler Peterson (two points) and Luke Kjeseth (one point). “I want to thank the seniors for their effort all year and never giving up,” Coach Luehman said. “They played hard all year.” Ellsworth was led by Drake Flom with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Logan Benson tallied 18 points and eight rebounds.
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Mason Spafford comes down with the rebound.
Amery boys upset Hurricanes in opening round BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Regular season woes gave way to tournament fever for the Amery boys basketball team on Feb. 27, as the 11th-seeded Warriors upset sixth-seeded Hayward, 58-47, in the first round of regional play. “The kids came out strong to start the game and shot very well,” said Amery Coach Mark Luehman. “They gave a great effort throughout and were able to hold off a couple Hayward runs in the second half. It was nice to finally have all of our players healthy for a game.” Amery (5-19) not only held off Hayward (12-10) in the second half, but extended its lead on the Heart O’North Conference runners up by 7 points in the process. The Warriors finished shooting 52 percent from two-point range and 47 percent from beyond the three-point arc (with seven 3-pointers). Despite turning the ball over six more
times than the Hurricanes, the Warriors held the advantage in every other major statistical category. Galen Coy had the hot hand, pouring in 23 points while grabbing six rebounds and adding two assists and a steal. Fifteen of those points came on 5-for-8 shooting from long range. Mason Spafford and Zach Swenson also scored in double figures, tallying 12 points each. Spafford added six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Swenson had five rebounds, one assist and a blocked shot. Noah Rademaker pitched in seven points, four rebounds and an assist. Tyler Peterson had two points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. And Ryan McBrayer posted two points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Hayward was led by Philip Zeigle (18 points, nine rebounds) and Riley Dobbs (13 points, two steals).
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Rayn McBrayer gets the rebound.
WIAA Board rejects Rural/Urban plan STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control voted in opposition to the most recent plan to address competitive equity and approved a number of coaches’ committee recommendations and other action items at its January meeting today. The Board voted 6-5 against advancing a basketball “Rural/Urban” competitive equity plan initiated by the Board to the Annual Meeting. The proposal sought to place schools in Divisions 3, 4 and 5 by enrollment and by U.S. Census data with classification codes based on proximity to urban areas. In football, the most significant action is the Board’s support to begin developing a statewide football-only conference model to be presented at next December’s Football Coaches Advisory Committee meeting. The goal of the plan is implementation for the 2020 football season. For 2018 only, a waiver may be granted to permit the first day of football practice on July 31, which provides for the 14 days of practice mandated prior to a Thursday game in Week 1. The waiver will require the approval of both schools for the game to be played on Aug. 16. Two of the football recommendations approved by the Board involves
8-player football. A two-year commitment, upon declaration in even years, will be required for schools participating in the 8-player tournament series beginning in 2018. In addition, 8-player programs will be ineligible to participate in the 11-player tournament until the next even year. The Board also upheld the current enrollment requirement to be eligible for the 8-player tournament series. Programs must have a three-year average enrollment of 200 or less in the first year of the two-year commitment. Schools will be allowed to participate in their second year of their commitment even if their average three-year enrollment exceeds 200. The fifth football recommendation receiving Board approval reinstates language to the season regulations requiring the exchange of the two most recent game films at every level of the playoffs. Three Board decisions impact the soccer season regulations beginning in 2018-19. One mandates application of the mercy rule to end the game after 60 minutes if the score differential is 10 goals or more. Another limits personnel in the team box at the state tournament to 35, and the third moves the first round of the boys and girls Division 1 and 2 regional games two days earlier to Tuesday.
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This casserole is simple to make and tastes good, too. Add some of your leftover cooked meat to make it even tastier and more nutritious. NOODLE CASSEROLE In large pot, cook according to directions and drain: 1 pkg. (16 oz.) medium egg noodles Mix in large bowl: 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well 2 c. cottage cheese 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream 1-1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. Italian seasoning Stir in the cooked egg noodles. Put into a sprayed/greased 9x13” baking pan. Combine and sprinkle on top: 1 T. butter, melted 1/4 c. dry bread crumbs. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes or heated through. Serves about 6. Hint: If you’re adding cooked leftover meat such as ham, chicken or beef, cut into bite-sized pieces and add when adding the egg noodles, stirring to combine. This is yet another impossible type recipe. Easy to make and serve. IMPOSSIBLE FRENCH APPLE DESSERT Combine until crumbly for streusel topping: 1 c. baking mix (like Bisquick) 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. butter Add, combine and set aside: 3/4 c. chopped nuts Combine in large bowl: 6 c. tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced (about 6 medium) 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg Put apple mixture into a sprayed/greased 9x13” baking pan. Combine in bowl: 1 c. baking mix (like Bisquick) 1 c. sugar 1 c. milk 4 eggs, beaten 2 T. butter, melted Pour this over the apples in the pan. Sprinkle on the streusel. Bake at 350° for approximately 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center of pan comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let cool 30 minutes before cutting into squares. Store any leftover bars in the refrig. Hint: If you wish, you could add a dollop of whipped cream/topping or ice cream on each bar when serving. Makes 12-15 servings depending on size served.
If you don’t have a favorite chili recipe, maybe you’d like to try this one. CHAMPION CHILI Sauté in large skillet or pan: 2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, diced 1/2 green pepper, seeded and diced 1 clove garlic (more if you want) Cook and stir until ground beef is browned, broken up and done, 8-10 minutes. Drain off any liquid. Add and bring to a boil: 1 can (26 oz.) crushed tomatoes 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce 1 T. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Cover, reduce heat to simmer and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot dogs, spaghetti, etc. Serves about 6. Hint: If you wish, you could add 1 or 2 cans of kidney beans, rinsed and drained and have chili with beans. You could top with some chopped onions, shredded cheese, etc. when serving. This topping is good with pancakes/waffles, etc. Apples and maple syrup makes a good combination. MAPLE APPLE TOPPING Melt in large skillet: 1/2 c. butter Add, stir and cook until apples are done: 3 large tart apples, cored, peeled and sliced 1-1/2 c. maple syrup 1 tsp. cinnamon Stir in: 1/2 c. chopped nuts Serve after mixture cools a bit or put into tight container. It can be reheated in the microwave for smaller portions. Serve over waffles, pancakes, etc.
This gives baked potatoes a new taste. Many like pizza so this is another taste variation for your potatoes. PIZZA-TOPPED POTATOES Bake 4 larger potatoes until done using microwave or oven. When done, cut potatoes lengthwise but not all the way through. Remove the pulp and fluff/mash, then carefully stuff back into the shells. Over medium heat in skillet, sauté for 6-8 minutes: 1 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped Add and sauté for another minute: 1 clove garlic Add and heat through: 1 can (8 oz.) pizza sauce 1/3 c. pepperoni – turkey, beef or combo, cut into smaller pieces Put the stuffed shells into a baking pan. Divide the topping onto the four baked stuffed potatoes. Sprinkle with: 1/2 c. shredded Italian blend cheese Bake at 400° for about 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serves 4. Hint: When serving, you could sprinkle with some oregano, if desired. Tips: When making omelets, add leftover meats and vegetables from a meal you’ve had. Saves time and gives leftovers a good tasting meal. Use for breakfast or any quick meal. If your bananas are ripe and you have no time for baking or using them, wrap each peeled bananas in plastic wrap and put it into the freezer in a freezer bag. These work good for smoothies, banana bread, or other baking recipes using bananas. Take out of freezer and let thaw enough to incorporate into your recipe well.
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Could this really be happening in our Valley? It took a few moments for the results to sink in, but eventually bedlam erupted in the town hall following the mayoral vote count. Iris Long, editor of Lennox Valley Hometown News, checked and rechecked her figures against those on the board. Vera Pinrod and the others on stage frantically clicked the keys on their calculators, making sure they didn’t miss any votes. When Chief Dibble walked to the microphone, you could have heard a pin drop in the room. “Election Coordinator Pinrod has an announcement concerning the vote,” Dibble barked. “We must have complete order in the room. I repeat, we will maintain order. We will not stand for any disorderly outbursts.” No one was sure who “we” were, since Chief Dibble was the only police officer in Lennox Valley. The crowd acquiesced, just the same. Vera began, “We have counted and recounted the votes. The numbers we reported a few minutes ago are correct. Raymond Cooper received 466 votes.” Shouts of “Yes!” were heard from the Cooper section of the room. Order was quickly restored when Chief Dibble glared directly at Marvin Walsh, the primary culprit. “Mayor Bland,” Vera continued, “received 229 votes, and Juliet Stoughton received a total of 231 votes.” An audible murmur began to rise throughout the hall but quickly dissipated as Vera spoke again. “Counting the eight votes cast for write-ins, we have a total of 934 votes. The leading vote-getter, Raymond Cooper, received 466 votes.” The VFW corner erupted in a chorus of “Mayor Cooper, Mayor Cooper, Mayor Cooper!” A hard look from Chief Dibble restored order as Vera continued. “We’ve calculated the votes four times, and the result is the same each time. Raymond Cooper is two votes shy of a majority. We will conduct a run-off election between Raymond Cooper and Juliet Stoughton, who received two more votes than Mayor Bland, one week from today.” Iris Long took pictures of the melee following the announcement. Rhonda Goodman, standing outside with the majority of folks who weren’t selected to watch the election festivities inside the town hall, listened to the proceed-
ings over speakers hastily erected on the hall steps. It was then she heard a familiar voice from inside the hall. There was no doubt about it. It was her husband, Earl, yelling, “It’s a sham! You are puppets of the Federal Reserve System! This will not stand! This will not stand!” Marvin Walsh joined in the fracas by rushing to the edge of the stage and shouting at the election coordinators. “We want a recount! You are tools of the federal government! We demand a recount!” Within seconds, the door to the town hall opened, and Chief Dibble exited the building behind Marvin Walsh and Earl Goodman, who were handcuffed to each other. Iris Long followed, taking pictures as quickly as she could focus her trusty Nikon, as the men made their way to the police station across the square. Over the noise of the crowd, Father O’Reilly barely heard the voice of Brother Billy Joe Prather over the speakers. Apparently, he was trying to restore order by asking the room to bow in prayer. Unfortunately for Brother Prather, it sounded like there weren’t many folks in the mood to pray at the moment. Just then, the doors to the town hall opened again. As the crowd watched, Raymond Cooper emerged. Several in the crowd began to chant, “Cooper, Cooper, Cooper!” Raymond stood there appreciatively, finally quieting the crowd by motioning with his hands. “Friends. I know that many of you think what happened tonight was a travesty of justice. I must admit, I have my doubts about what just took place in there. But this is America, and we have no choice but to abide by the wishes of the election coordinators.” Much of the crowd began shouting, “No! No! No!” until Raymond continued. “I’ve asked Worley Fain, chaplain of our Valley VFW, to lead us in prayer.” “Good Lord,” Jessie, waitress at the Hoffbrau, muttered just loud enough for Cooper to hear. “That’s the spirit!” shouted Cooper. “Do you hear that, Chaplain? They’re starting without you.” Visit LennoxValley.com to learn more about the Good Folks.
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Office of Business Development Director to speak at Amery Community Club meeting March 12 Nancy Mistele, Director in the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Office of Business Development, will give a presentation at the March 12 meeting of the Amery Community Club. Nancy Mistele has seen both sides of government rules and regulations. A self-proclaimed “life entrepreneur,” Nancy is married to an entrepreneur, and all three adult children are also small business owners. While most of her career has been in the private sector (in regulated industries) she puts that experience to good use for the State of Wisconsin. Appointed in 2011, Nancy served 15 months at a regulatory agency before joining the Office of Business Development at the Department of Administration. As a Director in the Office of Business Development, Nancy and her team serve as advocates for small business, working with agency leaders to resolve problems timely and efficiently. They seek input from business that will guide smart regulation and link them to a variety of resources. The Office supports the Small Business Regulatory Review Board that work on behalf of business to identify and remove red tape and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens. On the issue of rulemaking, reducing unintended consequences and negative effects in particular, the Office of Business Development’s experience working with industry resulted in a proposal for an improved website to gather public comment. It is crucial that industry and agency representatives work together to develop better rules. The newly created centralized site for public comment on agency rule drafts is located at the Legislature’s website www.legis.wi.gov. There you’ll find significantly improved public access to review rules and have an opportunity to comment on them before they are adopted. Information about public hearings on rules is also readily available at this site. A quick reference guide to using the site is located on the Office of Business Development webpage. Working for a pro-business, pro-growth Governor, Nancy sees tremendous opportunity for business owners to reduce the impact of government on their everyday lives.
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To all of our valued patients and members of the community: Important news! You are about to receive the same great dental service you are accustomed to under a new name! Hauge Dental Clinic, in Centuria, a leader in the comprehensive dental care since 1975 will soon change its name to River Birch Dental. In 2016, Dr. Paul Hauge sold the dental practice to Dr. Georgie Vargas. As part of the ownership transition, a new clinic name was a predictable change. The change to River Birch Dental will not change any of the high quality patient care. Dr. Hauge will continue to serve his patients at the same location and with the same excellence as he has for the past 40+ years. Dr. Vargas, Dr. Hauge, and Dr. Kuntz will still continue to care for all your preventative and comprehensive dental treatment. These comprehensive general dentistry procedures will still include root canal therapy, oral surgery, orthodontics, implants, dentures, cosmetic, and pediatric dentistry. We will continue to strive for clinical excellence while caring for the full dental needs of each patient. You will notice the name change on all of our mailings, packaging, invoices, and promotional materials as of March 1, 2018. It is still the same company, just a new name. All of the staff, insurance, billing, and pricing will not change with the name change.
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For the month of March, artZ Gallery presents: ‘Forest & Forge’- Wood & Metal
Brian Hall uses predominately reclaimed material to build furniture. Much of it is recovered from his construction business projects, combined with hardwood slabs and branches from the woods surrounding his rural Amery home and shop. Timber framing appeals to him in the same way furniture does; the process is challenging and fulfilling. The end product is functional as well as beautiful. “I think it is probably a Midwestern mindset to always focus on the practical; this doesn’t necessarily discount aesthetics. Furniture and timber framing can embody both these philosophies.” See
Brian’s work at www.oakleafbuildingwi.com Wendy Frank has always been driven by color, and has pursued that fascination through many mediums, most recently beaded jewelry, and now copper. She started with very simple forms and continues to challenge herself with forming more advanced shapes. “I’m endlessly fascinated with copper; I love the way it moves, I love the color and oxidation when it is heated. I love the smell of the meatal as it heats, the sound of it and the feel of it.” The next progression was to enameling where she could achieve vivid colors. All pieces start with flat sheet metal; multiple applications of heat and hammer create forms and fascinating patinas and enameled finishes. See Wendy’s work at www. wendyfrankdesigns.com Tin Cat Studio, (formerly Images by Lee), is comprised of Randy and Lisa. They live amongst the corn and hayfields outside Luck, WI. Together they enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. You can find them on a gravel road photographing the rural landscape or the simplicity of the weeds growing along the edges of the fields. Randy’s photographic interests include old barns, trees, rusty
AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Storytime Join us for 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and more on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM. Each Storytime is followed by engaging early learning activities at 10:30 AM. 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. Homeschool Club Second Friday of the month through April, 9:30 -11:30 AM Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, to plan events, talk about books and more. 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 March is The Lighthouse Road by Peter Geye. Book sales
The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public. E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection. Check out the website Check out the library website at www. amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary. Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
cars, abandoned farms and windmills. Lisa captures nature’s beauty through Macro photography. “Finding the tiny, little details in the world around us is fascinating and a source of joy.” Randy is the mastermind behind the custom frames of reclaimed barn wood, metal and found objects, creating individual and unique pieces of art. See Randy and Lisa’s work at: www.tincatstudio.com Joyce Halvorson was born in Duluth Minnesota and was told she had three
career choices, to be a nurse, a teacher, or a dental hygienist. So she got her degree in animal science and formulated animal milk replacers for five years. She then became a certified farrier, worked shoeing and trimming horses for 10 years. She now calls herself a blacksmith and has transitioned from making horseshoes to forging steel and
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AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, March 8— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini pancakes or Warrior sandwich or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice. Lien elementary lunch: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Popcorn chicken, sliced bread, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn. High school lunch: Popcorn chicken, sliced bread, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn. Friday, March 9— Breakfast in all buildings: Bacon egg scramble or yogurt parfait or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice. Lien elementary lunch: Pizza dippers, mixed vegetables, sidekick frozen juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Pizza dippers or meatball sub, mixed vegetables, sidekick frozen juice cup. High school lunch: Pizza dippers or meatball sub, mixed vegetables, sidekick frozen juice cup. Monday, March 12— Breakfast in all buildings: Yogurt & muffin or breakfast pizza or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice. Lien elementary lunch: Chicken patty, ranch wedges, broccoli & cheese,
CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, March 8— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or Little John donut, yogurt or yogurt parfait. Elementary lunch: Ham & cheese sub or PB&J “Uncrustable,” fresh vegetables, chips, grapes, mandarin oranges. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, muffin, french toast sticks, oatmeal bar, Nutri Grain bar. High school lunch: Ham & cheese or grilled chicken sub, fresh vegetables, tangy broccoli salad, chips, grapes, strawberries. Friday, March 9— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or french toast sticks, cheese omelet. Elementary lunch: Warrior burger or macaroni & cheese, french fries, baked beans, applesauce, blueberries. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, “Gripz” graham crackers, donut holes, cereal bar, sausage links. High school lunch: Warrior burger or fish, pulled pork sandwich, french fries, baked beans, mandarin oranges, sliced pears. Monday, March 12— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or donut holes, sausage links. Elementary lunch: Turkey & gravy with biscuit or PB&J “Uncrustable,” mashed potatoes, steamed corn, craisins, applesauce. High school breakfast: Entree
garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Chicken patty or Build Your Own Hoagie, ranch wedges. High school lunch: Chicken patty or Build Your Own Hoagie, ranch wedges. Tuesday, March 13— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini donuts & hard boiled egg or Lumberjack or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice. Lien elementary lunch: Deluxe nachos, fiesta black beans, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Deluxe nachos or chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans. High school lunch: Deluxe nachos or chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans. Wednesday, March 14— Breakfast in all buildings: Frittata wrap or assorted bread or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice. Lien elementary lunch: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, brussels sprouts, coleslaw, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Chicken nuggets or BBQ pork sandwich, brussels sprouts, coleslaw. High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or BBQ pork sandwich, brussels sprouts, coleslaw.
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Eagle View 4-H meeting February 4th, 2018
Meeting was called to order by Tayler. Pledges were said and attendance taken. Secretary report was then read by Caitlyn. Next, the Treasurer report was read by Katherine. First, the club’s Old Business was discussed. We talked about making Valentine cards for Golden Age Manor and determined that the cards would be delivered on February 10th at 10 a.m. We also decided to bring cookies along and pass them out with the cards to residents. Next, we offered a reminder that tubing at Trollhaugen was rescheduled for February 18th from 1-4pm. When discussing new business, agenda items brought up included the horse education meetings that are scheduled for 6:30pm every Tuesday throughout February, March and April at the Government Center. In addition, on March 4th from 2-4pm, both the rabbit and sheep kick-off meeting are to be held at the Justice Center in Balsam Lake, followed by
the horse kick-off meeting at the Unity High school on March 5th at 6pm. The quality meats YQCA online training was briefly discussed for those involved. The next meeting date has been set for March 2nd at Spare Time Bowling in Turtle Lake. Lastly, Caitlyn and Taylor shared their project demonstrations. Caitlyn talked about photography and shared how a camera works as well as the type of photos she enjoys and what types of photos she will attempt to enter the Polk County Fair with. Taylor discussed Vizsla dogs to include where they come from and what makes them unique compared to other dogs. Taylor introduced the group to her dog and talked about what made his special. Demonstrations for next meeting were planned including ones to be given by Aleiya, Dale, and Katherine. End of meeting
Our group made Valentine’s Day cards for residents at Golden Age Manor in Amery and members delivered them to the residents (along with a cookie) on that day.
Elementary students ‘Cook Up’ awareness of threatened animals Elementary-school students will showcase their watercolor artwork, knowledge of Wisconsin’s threatened animal species and culinary skills in an exhibition Feb. 28-April 30 in the Exhibit Hall at Farm Table Foundation in Amery. Students in Amery Inquiring Minds (AIM), a project-based learning school operated by the Amery School District, will serve healthy snacks they prepared in the foundation’s classroom kitchen and present information about their artwork and the animals they studied at a reception on March 9.
“Species of Hope” is an educational art exhibit of 20 watercolor paintings depicting threatened animal species in Wisconsin. Visitors can listen to an audio recording of students describing their artwork and animal. Teams of three students selected an animal from the Natural Heritage Inventory, conducted research and created the watercolor artwork. The exhibit is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Project, a new art outreach program, hosted in Farm Table Foundation’s exhibit hall, focusing on the
Wisconsin DNR’s Natural Heritage Inventory of 1,200 threatened species. Certain animal displays are borrowed from the N. W. Harris Learning Center at the Field Museum in Chicago, PowerUp a community initiative of Health Partners to make it easy, fun and popular to eat better and move more. It’s supported by Lakeview Health Foundation. Local funding is also from the Amery Health & Wellness Fund, the Amery Hospital & Clinic Foundation, and Amery Hospital & Clinic.
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Free film highlights looming changes in agriculture On Tuesday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. all are invited to a free film screening of Farmers for America at the Amery Classic Theatre. “We are entering a time of unprecedented disturbance, upheaval. The average American farmers is now 60 years old. In the next 15 years, 50 percent of America’s agriculture equity is going to change hands. Who’s going to own this land?” Joel Salatin, Polyface Farms. Farmers for America is a documentary film that traces the extraordinary changes coming to America’s food system as more and more consumers flock to farmers’ markets, embrace farm-to-table lifestyles and insist on knowing where their food is coming from. At the center of the film are the farmers, young and old, who provide the spirit and energy to bring urban and rural America together over what both share in common: our food. These farmers reflect nothing less than the
face of America. With the average age of today’s farmer at 60, and rural America losing population as the cost of land and equipment soars, this film reveals the people waiting to take their place, the practices they’re championing and the obstacles they must overcome. The film will be followed by a panel discussion. Panelists will include Rick Dado, Four Hands Holsteins; Sylvia Toftness, Bull Brook Keep farm and radio show “Deep Roots Radio,” Josh Bryceson, Turnip Rock Farm, Cosmic Wheel Creamery, and Vice President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Polk Burnett Chapter; and Lynn Johnson, Polk county beef farmer and grazing planner for the NW Wisconsisn Graziers. This is a free event sponsored by Amery Community Education, Farm Table Foundation, Wisconsin’s Farmers Union, Amery Arts Alliance, Amery FFA, and Local Farmers.
Wisconsin Interstate Park Calendar of Events Nature’s Story Time For Preschoolers and their caregivers Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17 & 24, 10:30 – 11:30am Stories, Songs and Activities Maple Syrup Weekend Saturday, March 3rd & Sunday, March 4th, 1:00 -2:00pm. Maple Syrup presentations by Russ Hanson, the Rambler! Russ will explain the collection process – the low tech and the high tech science of maple syruping & how to make some sweet treats of your own! You – Your Dog – And what you need to know this year! Sunday, March 11th, 1:00- 2:00pm. Speaker: Rebecca Reis, from Interstate Veterinary Hospital, Centuria, WI. Rebecca will update us with the latest information about some pesky pests that “bug” our favorite four-legged friends. Signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment options. Please do not bring your dog to this presentation. You can tell your four-legged friend all about it afterwards! Bluebirds! Create your own Bluebird House Sunday, March 18th, 2018, 1:00 – 3:30pm. Learn how and why to help the Bluebird population from Bluebird specialists then construct a Bluebird House of your own! Cost: $15.00 / One kit per household. Please call to reserve a Bluebird Kit. Vehicle entrance sticker is required for all events. For more information: WI Interstate Park, 715-483-3747 or ColleenM.Tolliver@wisconsin.gov
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., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457. Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601. Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge. The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group. This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding. Led by a certified breastfeeding counselor, who is also a registered nurse and a mother of four, attendees learn from, share with, and support other mothers who are breastfeeding. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding are strongly encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic, Boardroom, 2nd floor. No fee, no registration required, just stop by. Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.
C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message. Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public. Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information. Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge. Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register. Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105. Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome. Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.
Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does. Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360. Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474. Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. •We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. •New MIP for women with college aged children meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Contact Lanni Meagher 715-2685270. MOPS and MOMsnext (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has a childat home is welcome, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com. NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859. Overeaters Anonymous Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416. PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.
Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002. PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center. Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members. TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882. TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336. TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor. Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169. Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980. Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687. Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls. Yoga for Addiction Recovery group on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Anderson Hall Chapel at the Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp. The class combines the somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the 12-steps. Y12SR is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others.
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Tolerance the theme of Dr. Suess’s birthday event The Amery Woman's Club (AWC) read to second grade students for Dr. Seuss's birthday. Volunteers went into each classroom to read “The Sneetches” and then discussed the importance of treating everyone equally regardless of their appearance. Each student was presented with a copy of the book to take home and a birthday gift bag. This is the second year the AWC has done this activity. Teachers are also given a packet of support materials to teach important concepts of the story. Students love and appreciate this experience. The Amery Community Foundation provided generous financial support for this event. Thrivent also provided fund for the supplementary materials.
AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Now that the weather has gotten milder and there are more hours of daylight, it’s time to get out of the house and participate in some of the fun events we have planned at the Community Center! Our January, February & March birthday party will take place on March 15th at noon. However, it does not have to be your birthday to attend. After a delicious meal the Amery AIM class will provide us with entertainment. The cost is $6 and reservations need to be made by March 9th. On March 16th from 10am-1pm we will hold our Annual Health & Wellness Expo. This Expo is designed to bring services and businesses related to healthy living under one roof. Healthy snacks will be available and there will also be a drawing for a TV! There will be free blood pressure checks as well as free blood sugar checks provided by Amery Hospital and Clinic. Our Annual Rummage Sale will take place on April 19th from 7:30am-4pm and on April 20th from 7:30am-noon. Please note that we do take rummage sale items all year long except for clothing, shoes, computers, TVs and large furniture pieces. We are looking for vendors to participate in our Annual Vendor and Bake Sale Fundraiser which be held on June 30th from 9am-2pm. Tables are only $20 and we are looking forward to having a large variety of vendors. Please contact the Center if you have any questions. If you love to knit or crochet please stop by every Thursday from 12:30pm2:30pm starting March 1st and enjoy working on your projects or take lessons from Amanda. This class is for members of the Community Center.
We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, sympathy cards, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and coffee. Tuesday pool winners on February 22nd were Mary Fisher in first, Jerry Fisher in second, Wendell Anderson came in third, Paul Seidel placed fourth and Loren Bavin took home the consolation prize. Tuesday pool players on March 1st were Gary Snelling in first place, Gene Pribnow in second, Mary Fisher took third place, Loren Bavin placed fourth and Wendell Anderson received the consolation prize. Thursday pool player winners on February 20th were Paul Seidel in first, Stinger in second, Milt Johnson took third, Mary Fisher placed fourth, and Les Peterson won the consolation prize. Thursday pool players on February 27th were Gary Snelling in first, Paul Seidel in second, Jerry Fisher came in third, and Stinger placed fourth. Wii bowling winners on February 20th were Sandy White in first, Mary Fisher placed second and Orville Lundgren took third. Wii Bowling winners on February 27th were Carl Johnson in first, Paul Seidel in second, and Jerry Fisher came in third. Wednesday bridge winners on February 28th were Kate Kellerman in first, Pat Carlson in second, and Pat Williams took third. Monday bridge winners on February 26th were Matt Saarem in first and Peg Bavin and Bonnie Timm tied for second place. Congratulations to all! Susan Shachtman Assistant Director
15th Annual
Amery Spring Show Featuring Home, Garden and Recreation Sponsored by the
Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. AMERY ICE ARENA
River Place Drive, Amery
Businesses call now to reserve your space We’ll have displays of building suppliers, financial institutions, car dealerships, home furnishings, water conditioning, contractors, electronics, appliances, ATVs, boats, docks, landscaping, heating/air conditioning, and more Contact Pam at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 today to get signed up! phumpal@theameryfreepress.com
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French exchange students visit Amery The students and staff at Amery High School welcomed two exchange students from France the past three weeks. Eléanore Brasigliano was hosted by the Monson family and Héloïse Xavier was hosted by the Johnson family. The students were here
to improve their English, experience an American school, make American friends and become part of an American family. Hosting families benefited by having a new family member. These families have also contributed to global understanding by bringing a new friend
and a new culture to their family, friends, school and community. The hosting experiences were arranged by Language & Friendship, Inc., Bloomington, MN.
Two French exchange students visited Amery High School over the past three week. From left: Elio and host sister Lydia Monson, host sister Mary Johnson, Héloïse, and host sister Larissa Johnson
March – Maple Syruping Month in the St. Croix Watershed March is maple syruping time in the St. Croix River Valley. The St. Croix Valley Interpretive Association partners have a number of cabin fever busting and maple syruping activities for people of all ages to get outdoors in March to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (rivers.gov) and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (nps.gov/sacn). Sample of March Get Outside & Explore Events •Afton State Park – Full Moon Hike (Mar 1, 6:30 – 7:30pm); Learn more: http:// www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/event.html?id=54826 •Carpenter Nature Center – Adult Moonlight Snowshoe Hike (Mar 2, 7 – 9pm), Making Maple Syrup(Mar 18 & 25, 1 - 3pm); Learn more: http://carpenternaturecenter.org/events/ •Friends of Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Park, Inc. – Mammal Trivia at Willow River State Park (Mar 10, 1 – 2pm), Fun with Feathers at Willow River State Park (Mar 24, 1 – 2pm) Learn more: https://www.willowkinnifriends.org/ calendar •Friends of Wild River State Park – Pancake Breakfast (Mar 10, 9 – 11am); Learn more: http://friendsofwildriver.org/pancake.htm •Friends of Wisconsin Interstate Park – Maple Syrup Weekend (Mar 3 & 4, 1 – 3pm); Build Your Own Bluebird House (Mar 18, 1 – 2pm) Learn more: https:// www.facebook.com/events/ •St. Croix River Association – Ales & Owls: St. Croix River Saw-whet Owl Study Presentation (March 29, 6 – 8pm) Learn more: https://www.stcroixriverassociation.org/events/ •Warner Nature Center – Owls & Snowshoe Hike (Mar 2, 6 – 9pm), Maple Syruping Day (Mar 3, noon – 4pm) Learn more: https://www.warnernaturecenter.org/ calendar •Wild River State Park – Tapping the Magnificent Maple (Mar 3, 4, 11, 1 – 2pm); Maple Syrup Workshop (Mar 17, 18, 24, & 25, 11 – 2pm) Learn more: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/events.html?location=spk00254
AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can find a copy at all four schools, the public libraries, and online at www. amerysd.k12.wi.us. Pre-register for all classes through Amery Community Ed by calling 715-268-9771 x220 or online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) unless the class description indicates otherwise.
SCHOOL OF ROCK: Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis! This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Seats on main floor sections 2, 3 & 4 in rows Z-BB. Sunday, Mar 11, 1 pm show. Fee $94 per ticket includes all fees, main floor seating and motor coach transportation. Drop-off and pick-up at the front doors to the theatre. No need to search for and pay for parking. Register early FARMERS FOR AMERICA documentary film screening and panel discussion to celebrate, inspire and support young farmers. The film traces the changes coming to America’s food system. At the center of the film are the farmers, young and old, who reflect the face of America. With the average age of today’s farmer at 60, and rural America losing population as the cost of land and equipment soars, this film reveals the people waiting to take their place, their practices and their obstacles. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with local farmers and a reception at Farm Table. March 13, 6:30 pm at Amery Classic Theatre. Great Presentations - Getting Started with PowerPoint, Sway & Prezi: Learn the basics for creating presentations using PowerPoint, Sway, and Prezi. Prerequisite: Computer and word processing skills. March 13, 15 & 20 from 5:30-7:30 p. Fee $24.33 or Sr fee $4.50. Pre-register through WITC 1-800-243-9482 x4221 or www.witc.edu. Class # 25509 Warrior Girls Soccer Camp: Tune up soccer skills or use it as an opportunity to give soccer a try. We will explore the fundamentals as well as discover advanced skills and tactics through fun challenges and small-sided games. We will then put everything together and finish the day with an exciting camper/coaches tournament. Saturday, March 17. Grades 1-4 from 2-4 p for $15. Grades 5-9 from 9a-1p for $25. T-shirt if registered by March 1. Register with Comm Ed. Inspired Menopause! We’ll explore your emotional well-being, including mood swings and feelings
of anxiety/depression, grief, loss, and restlessness. March 20 from 5-6 p. Fee $15. Pre-register with Community Ed. DIY SCRABBLE TILES Custom Wood Sign Workshop In this fun, hands-on class you will make your own 5x5 Scrabble style letter tiles. The boards will be cut to length and a stencil and all materials will be ready for you. You will stain, paint, finish, and go home with finished stenciled letters for yourself or as a gift! March 20 at 5:30 p. Fee $5 per letter includes all materials. Pre-register by March 13 through Community Ed Estate Planning Workshop: Have you done proper estate planning? Join us for this basic, but very informational workshop. You will learn how to protect loved ones' inheritance, minimize estate taxes, keep your plan up to date, maintain control in the family, leave your heirs what you want, when you want, and the way you want, and much more. March 20 at 6 p. Fee $9 to Amery Community Ed. Pre-register. The Story of Us: America's National Parks: Our 417 national park sites tell the story of America from our crown jewels and crowning achievement to our most tragic days and tragic mistakes. This class traces the evolution of the national park idea and showcases our national parks from A to Z. March 22 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $9 per person or $12 per family. Pre-register with Community Ed. Babysitter Training (American Red Cross) provides youth, ages 10-15 who are planning to babysit, with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. March 24 from 9 a - 3:30 p. Fee $45 Pre-register with Community Ed. Class limit - register early. Leather Work: Moccasin-Making: You will make a pattern fitted directly to your own feet then we will use that pattern to make a custom fitted pair of moose hide moccasins. You will leave with your own pair as well as the knowledge and experience to repeat the process on your own. All materials and tools provided. March 24 from 10 a - 6 p. Fee $69, pre-register with Community Ed. Supply fee $40, pay to instructors in class. Pain Management through Meditation and Mindfulness: Learn meditation and mindfulness techniques for managing and coping with chronic physical pain. The meditation is non-religious and is suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds. Many people sit in chairs while meditating, so don't let mobility issues discourage you. March 24 from 12:30-2:30 p. Fee $25, pre-register with Community Ed Pickleball - Open Gym on Wed nights in the High School from 5:45-8 pm. No fee. Just show up. Rumble Jumble Open Gym: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun? Bring them to the Intermediate School on Tuesdays from 11-11:45 am through March for “tirethem-out” fun! No fee and no need to pre-register. Open when school is in session. Basketball Open Gym for Youth and Families on Sundays in the Middle School gym from 1:30-3:30 p until March 11. Use north doors. Bring your own BB. For boys and girls grades 4-12; younger welcome with an adult.
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Help patients rebound by giving blood
In March, while basketball teams are fighting for the chance to be crowned champions, patients battling cancer and other illnesses are fighting for their lives. The American Red Cross is asking blood donors to help patients rebound by making a lifesaving donation this spring. Middle school basketball player Olivia Stoy received blood and platelet transfusions during treatment for T lymphoblastic lymphoma. With the help of blood and platelet donations, the 14- yearold has returned to the basketball court and, more importantly, beat cancer. “We are so thankful that the blood products were available to Olivia for the almost two years of her treatment. They have made it possible for Olivia to regain her strength and get back to doing the activities she loves,” said Megan Stoy, Olivia’s mother. Donors of all blood types are needed to help ensure that the Red Cross can collect more than 13,000 blood and platelet donations needed every day for patients like Olivia. Giving blood takes less time than it takes to watch a single basketball game. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). American Red Cross Blood Donation Center Please check redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS for current blood donation centers days and hours. Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire Additional blood donation opportunities March 16-31: Cumberland: 3/20/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion, 1220 Veterans Drive Bloomer: 3/23/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., St. Paul's Catholic School, 1210 Main St. Chippewa Falls: 3/16/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Lafayette Town Hall, 5765 197th St.; 3/17/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 467 E. Colome St.; 3/26/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Moose Lodge #246, 8118 149th St.; 3/27/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Crossroads Church, 209 South Ave. Downsville: 3/23/2018: 12 p.m. - 6
p.m., New Hope Lutheran Church, N2698 460th St. Menomonie: 3/19/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Menomonie United Methodist Church, 2703 Bongey Drive Altoona: 3/28/2018: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, 2503 N. Hillcrest Parkway Eau Claire: 3/28/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Davies Center, 105 Garfield Ave.; 3/29/2018: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Regis High School, 2100 Fenwick Ave.; 3/29/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital, 900 W. Clairemont Ave.; 3/30/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Valleybrook Church, 411 S. Barstow St. Ellsworth: 3/21/2018: 8:15 a.m. 2:15 p.m., Ellsworth High School, 323 Hillcrest River Falls: 3/16/2018: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., American Legion Post 121, 701 N Main; 3/26/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., University of Wisconsin River Falls, University Center, 410 S. Third St.; 3/27/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., University of Wisconsin, University Center River Falls, 410 S. Third St.; 3/28/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., University of Wisconsin, University Center River Falls, 410 S. Third St.; 3/31/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Family Fresh Market, 303 S. Main St. Balsam Lake: 3/19/2018: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Georgetown Lutheran Church, 877 190th Ave./ County Road G St. Croix Falls: 3/21/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Market Place Foods, 2191 Highway 8 Baldwin: 3/20/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 1350 Florence Houlton: 3/27/2018: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 285 County Road E. Hudson: 3/16/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Citizens State Bank, 375 Stageline Road; 3/20/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1097 Scott Road; 3/27/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Walgreens, 141 Carrmichael Road New Richmond; 3/28/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 155 E. 4th St. Roberts: 3/16/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Cross Lutheran Church, 1246 County Road TT How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-
RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. Volunteers needed Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals. Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position please contact North Central Volunteer Services at ncvolunteerresources@redcross.org or 651-2913360 or visit rdcrss.org/driver. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-forprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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Local students among graduates at UW-Eau Claire EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire celebrated the achievements of 635 graduates during commencement proceedings held on Dec. 16, 2017 in Zorn Arena. Local students who received degrees and their fields of study are: Amery, WI Abigail Cusick, Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, management Kim Gould, Education and Human Sciences, Master of Education - Professional Development, professional development Ashley Gronlund, Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Social Work, social work Taylor Larson, Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, business finance Clayton, WI April Forseth, Nursing and Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, nursing Clear Lake, WI Rachel Witthoft, Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and English Frederic, WI Alexander Miller, Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, business finance Osceola, WI Marissa Boucher, Nursing and Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, nursing Josie Gisel, Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, management Laura Koehler, Nursing and Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, nursing Saint Croix Falls, WI Jessica Houliston, Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, biology Turtle Lake, WI Elly West, Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Fine Arts, art
UW Oshkosh announces Dean’s List, Honor Roll for fall 2017 OSHKOSH, Wis. - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh officials have announced the names of students who qualified for the University’s Dean’s List and Honor Roll in fall 2017. To qualify for the honor roll, a student must take at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 (out of a possible 4.0). Those with a GPA of 3.75 or better qualify for the dean’s list. Local students honored include: Amery, WI Lexus Brown, Honor Roll Jarica Roos , Dean’s List Deer Park, WI Janelle Moore , Dean’s List Star Prairie, WI Ella Durand , Dean’s List
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By: Larry Phillipson ©2-1-2018 Cindy has been around for awhile, She is a nurse with a sweet smile. A nurse has been her life time long career, We are glad that she is here. Cindy never got married in her life, Too busy, I guess to become a wife. She had a broken heart when she was sixteen, So decided romance would be mean. Jokingly I said "I'll break your heart anew, I've had my fling, chances for romance are few. My days are past, no chance for romance, I would have got a swift kick in the pants. My mind is young like long ago, My body is old and it says no. We'll make use of Cindy to full extent, As long as she is here heaven sent. Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin
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Special Olympics teams advance to Sectionals
BIRTHS Western Wisconsin Health, Baldwin Soren Reign Dodge, 8 lbs. 13 ozs., born on February 5, 2018, to Tryst and Jessica Dodge of Clear Lake. Grandparents are Lee and Phil Nehring of Centuria, Allan and Renee Fehlen of Star Prairie, Lisa Dodge of Clear Lake.
St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls
Three Polk County basketball teams traveled to UW Stout in Menomonie for the Special Olympic District Tournament. The Lakers won both games so they will advance on to Sectionals. The Rockets lost both of their games and will not advance. The Cougars won one game and lost one game, but were drawn out to advance on to Sectionals. Sectionals are in Stevens Point on March 17-18th.
Piper June Polk, 8 lbs. 14 ozs., born on February 22 to Cansis and Jacob Polk of Grantsburg. Oakley Christopher-Anthony Belisle, 7 lbs. 13 ozs., born on February 22 to Elizabeth Belisle of Balsam Lake. Cullen Gunnar Luschen, 6 lbs. 1 oz., born on February 27 to Kelly and Jonathan Luschen of Taylors Falls, MN.
Amery Hospital & Clinic, Amery
Cougars Back row, left to right: Kelly Mc Daniel from Osceola, Brianna Paulson from Clear Lake, Makinzie Miller from Osceola. Front row: Kayson Johnson, Oscar Rauch from Osceola, Dawn Hughes from Amery, Joe Stauner from Deer Park, Jarvis Warwas from Frederic,
Lakers Left to right: Coach Pat Meier, Charlie Casarez from New Richmond, Chris Richter from Frederic, Scott Cummings from Osceola, Randy Anderson from Amery, Steven Kicker from Osceola, Russell Anderson from Clayton, D.J. King from Clear Lake.
Hayden James Standaert, 7 lbs. 10 ozs., born on February 5 to Katherine Gaetz and Cash Standaert of Amery. Bristol Rose Cappo, 7 lbs. 3 ozs., born on February 7 to Kelin and Josh Cappo of Turtle Lake. Cora Elizabeth Simon, 7 lbs. 14 ozs., born on February 13 to Chandra and Orlando Simon of Luck. Ava Lynn Wielinski, 6 lbs. 15 ozs., born on February 13 to Haley Anderson and Ben Wielinski of Amery. Chase Michael Jones, 7 lbs. 5 ozs., born on February 17 to Marissa Vennie and Michael Jones of Balsam Lake. Lilliann Lee Drinkwine, 6 lbs. 11 ozs., born on February 20 to Danna Johnson and Tyler Drinkwine of Somerset. Niles William Morales, 8 lbs. 12 ozs., born on March 1 to Hilary and Robert Morales of Amery.
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Welcome to March and the winds Pounding the Pavement
Windy, Windy, Windy…March came in like a lamb with the beautiful Full Moon last week, and suddenly over the weekend the fierce lion showed up. The weather can sure change very fast around here. Once we get dug out from this storm then maybe we are done for the season. But we have to remember that it is basketball tournament time and that usually means we get hit with a snowstorm.
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We can always “Think Spring”, and what better way to do that then with the 15th Annual Amery Spring Show. This year’s event will be on Saturday, April 7, from 9am-4pm at the Amery Ice Arena. Area businesses will be on hand to answer your questions on automobiles, recreation, building, remodeling, finances, plumbing, heating, bathworks, furniture, home decorating, mattresses, painting, lawnmowers, and much more. Businesses that are interested in being a part of the Spring Show should please contact me at phumpal@theameryfreepress.com or call 715268-8101. “Meet Your Amery Business” … this week’s fea-
tured business is BRIDGE INVESTMENT GROUP. They help their clients with financial planning on retirement, business, estate, education, insurance, taxes, and investments. Please give them a call today with your financial questions. The Bridge Investment Group has offices in downtown Amery, Baldwin and Hudson. Just a reminder that we change our clocks on Saturday night…Spring Ahead! That means we lose an hour of sleep, and for some reason, that hour is very hard to catch up with. Our body clock takes some time to adjust to the change. And it is always fun to see who is late for things on Sunday morning as they forgot to change the clocks. Happy Birthday wishes on Saturday, March 10, to our oldest son, Matt. Years go by so darn fast! Enjoy your very special day!
to the State Tournament. They will play in Green Bay on Friday, March 9, at 10:45am vs Bangor. Good Luck! *Congratulations to the Clear Lake Boys Basketball team for winning the Regional Championship. They now play in the semi-final Sectional game in Amery on Thursday, March 8, at 7pm vs Webster. Good Luck! Also along the sports theme, last week we journeyed to Madison (with staying in Wisconsin Dells for a fun time) for the WIAA State Hockey Tournament. Our youngest son, Ryan, was chosen to be a ref for the boys championship game on Saturday afternoon. Way to go Ryan…you did a great job! Also reffing at state hockey on Saturday was a good friend of ours, Bucky Green. He reffed the girls championship game, and did a fine job! PLEASE read very carefully…I know that cell phones and social media is a very important part of people’s lives now days but there is a time and place for the phones to be used. Driving and texting does not mix…Please make wise choices when driving, and BE SAFE!
Now we move right into Sports… *Congratulations to the Clayton Girls Basketball team for earning their way
Bucky Green reffing girls championship. Ryan reffing boys championship game.
Wisconsin sees issues in dental care access MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin dentists say some patients have a hard time getting treatment because the state hasn't given the industry the same funding when compared to other health services. A four-county pilot program launched in October 2016 that gave some dentists in the state a boost with higher Medicaid rates, Wisconsin Public Radio reported. A formal evaluation of the program's impact on improving access will be released later this year, state officials said. Less than a third of Wisconsin children on Medicaid got dental care in 2015, the lowest rate in the U.S., according to federal sources. Many adults end up in the emergency room for dental care. “In 2016 there were over 32,000 emergency department visits for preventable oral health conditions.
And when you look at data and break it down, most of those people coming in have either abscesses or something that's occurred because of a lack of poor oral hygiene,” said Laura Rose, vice president of policy development with the Wisconsin Hospital Association. Low-income patients often don't see dental care as a priority because they have more pressing needs, said Monica Hebl, with the Wisconsin Dental Association. “Because of so many of the other things that are going on in their lives, trying to pay the bills and get food on the table, so when we talk about brushing twice a day that just kind of goes down to the bottom of the list,” she said. Physically getting to a dentist can also be difficult, said Michael Schwartz-Oscar, executive director Oral Health Partnership, a
nonprofit dental clinic that's part of the pilot program. “If you can imagine, some of them have a lot of barriers to transportation, some of them are looking for jobs, have interviews, so we get a ton of cancellations,” said Schwartz-Oscar. “We have to overfill our schedule so that we can continue.” Dentists are now allowed to provide limited treatment in nursing homes, primary care clinics and other settings under a new state law. State Rep. Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma, and Sen. David Craig, R-Big Bend, have also introduced a bill that would allow for dental therapists, midlevel providers that are similar to physician assistants.
Here Comes Daylight Saving Time Let's spring ahead; the time has come for springing, although but twenty-four hours still are there, hopefully, we see extra time for playing, singing, at least, eight hours of work fit in somewhere. It's a time that's easy to latch onto, since hours of light are more plentiful each day. The higher path the sun takes through hours raises, the warmth prompting us to make a useful way. When we fell back last fall, the day's light shorter, accomplishments went on productively. To backing down from progress, we gave no quarter; now, we anticipate more fun activity. The hours still march on in an ordered fashion, and work-a-day brings results as we may strive. So, at day's beginning or its end our action, we seem to see long evening hours as life alive. Hurray, daylight time. Carol Morfitt Welch
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Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Trigger Happy”
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Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m. at the
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Admission at the door is $10 Advance tickets available at WPCA, 130 Riverside Blvd., for just $7.
AMERY ICE ARENA
River Place Drive, Amery
Businesses call now to reserve your space We’ll have displays of building suppliers, financial institutions, car dealerships, home furnishings, water conditioning, contractors, electronics, appliances, ATVs, boats, docks, landscaping, heating/air conditioning, and more Contact Pam at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 today to get signed up! phumpal@theameryfreepress.com
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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Gary’s Electric...................................97.0 Tac Two ............................................. 90.5 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market ....................... 95.0 Shoreview ..........................................77.5 High games: Bruce Hammer 206, Jim Swanson 207-225, Chad Reichert 200, Rod Gehrman 201, Bob Gillis 204-213-256, Jack Fleming 210. High series: Jim Swanson 559, Carl Wulf 579, Bob Gillis 673. TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Waterside .........................................88.0 Northwest Communications ......63.5 Division 2 Club 53 ..............................................105.5 Chet Johnson Drug .......................103.0 High games: Bill Peterson 259255, Kelly Fitzgerald 211-214-214, Will Schaffer 215-236, Scott Sorenson 222, Randy Olson 211. High series: Bill Peterson 704, Kelly Fitzgerald 574, Wade Prindle 639, Will Schaffer 612, Scott Sorenson 572.
Packers tickets increase $7 for regular season games GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers are hiking the price of a regular season ticket by $7 and $2 for a preseason game. The team announced the price increases Thursday. Among the seating prices, an end zone seat will cost fans $54 for preseason games and $109 for the regular season. A seat between the 20-yard lines will cost $71 for the preseason and $136 for the regular season. The Packers have about 38,000 season-ticket accounts, including Green and Gold package holders, and a waiting list of about 133,000. It's the ninth consecutive season that prices were increased. In a letter to ticket holder, President Mark Murphy says the new pricing should put the Packers just below the overall NFL average. Visiting teams get a share of ticket revenue.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Lamperts ..........................................96.0 Preferred Lawn................................78.5 Division 2 Club 53 ............................................... 90.5 Amery Fire Dept. ............................86.0 High games: Nate Webb 203-237, Jerod Wollan 247, Denis Carteron 212221, Jim Swanson 229-265, Dave Fox 206, Billy Vierkandt 204. High series: Nate Webb 620, Jerod Wollan 576, Denis Carteron 601, Jim Swanson 668. THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Bremer ..............................................105.5 Club 53 ...............................................101.0 Amery Fire ......................................... 91.0 Division 2 Chet’s .................................................86.0 Amery Hospital .............................. 84.5 Northwest Communications ......72.0 High games: Marcia Clark 199, Gail Peterson 194, Andrea Karpenski 175, Bette Elmer 169-164, Arica Boudreau 168, Sid Jones 165-155, Lori Kopacz 163, Patty Talbot 157-156, Terrie Tryggestad 156-153, Jeri Cook 154, Kelly Fansler 153, Laurie Harris 152. High series: Bette Elmer 475, Gail Peterson 475, Marcia Clark 471, Andrea Karpenski 446, Patty Talbot 445, Sid Jones 442, Lori Kopacz 432, Linda Mullendore 431.
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Adventures for Friends and Families Sunday, March 11th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm You – Your Dog – And what you need to know this year! Rebecca Reis, from Interstate Veterinary Hospital in Centuria, WI will update us with the latest information about some pesky pests that “bug” our favorite four-legged friends. Signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment options. Please do not bring your dog to this presentation – You can tell your four-legged friend all about it afterwards! Sunday, March 18th, 2018, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Help the Bluebirds! Construct your own Bluebird House. Learn how and why to help the Bluebird population from Bluebird specialists, Lowell Peterson, Jim Biex & Jim Higgins. Interstate’s Park bluebird monitors Roger Meyer, Jen Christianson and Dean Anderson will be available to answer your questions and help you construct a Bluebird House of your own! Cost: $15.00 / kit. Please call to reserve a Bluebird Kit today!
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FACILITIES DIRECTOR Unity School District
Position: The Facilities Director position will have primary responsibility for maintenance, operation, safety, security and all related functions, for all District buildings and sites. The Director is responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of all district buildings and grounds, operations budget, capital improvements and repairs, purchase of operations-related equipment and supplies and other general responsibilities related to the position. The Director provides supervision for all custodial, maintenance, and grounds personnel. Qualifications : Position requires a balance of supervisory and technical expertise. Applicant must possess excellent interpersonal skills to provide leadership and supervision of custodial, maintenance and grounds staff. Strong motivational skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills, are essential to this position. Previous experience and knowledge of maintenance, operations, automated buildings systems, construction and supervision is required. Preference given to additional supervisory/management training, and project management experience. Requirements: Proven experience in an educational or institutional setting. Preference given to Facility Manager Certification or ability to successfully complete required training/courses within first two years of employment. Candidate will possess a combination of education, experience, knowledge and training. Specifications: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Salaried, Full-Time, 12 Month position, day shift, Monday – Friday, with additional hours as needed. How to Apply: Please send a district application, letter of interest, current resume, and three references to: Unity School District, Attn: Brandon W. Robinson, Superintendent, 1908 150th St./Hwy 46N, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. Application period closes on Friday, March 23rd. Application Deadline: 03/23/2018 EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.
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EVENING CUSTODIAN POSITION
Truck Driver
Requirements: Class A CDL, great driving record, Fed Med card, drug testing. Full or Part Time
Laborer Full Time 715-263-2869
Unity School District
Position: Unity School District is seeking an evening custodian. The position is Monday thru Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm. The position is full-time, 12 months per year, with a competitive wage and full benefit package. Qualifications: Strong mechanical aptitude, a great work ethic and excellent problem solving skills, teamwork approach and positive communication skills. Requirements: High school diploma and general knowledge of cleaning equipment. How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by completing a Unity School District Employment Application. The application is available on Unity School’s website, under Employment Opportunities. Once the application is complete, please send to Amanda Warner by email at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us or by mail at: Amanda Warner Unity School District 1908 150 th Street/Hwy 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267 Application Deadline: 03/23/2018 EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.
Willow Ridge Healthcare has the following openings:
NOC CNA
Wage based on experience
PM CNA Housekeeping To apply please call or email Melissa 715-268-8171 mmcardle@rphfcorp.com
Free Nursing Assistant Training for new employees An April Training Class is in the works!!! Call now for details of job openings and class schedule. Limited spots available. Must be hired for position and registered for class by Friday, March 16. To learn more, call (715) 483-9815 and to apply online, visit good-sam.com/careers.
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Deputy Medical Examiner Polk County Justice Center Limited Part-time Position - Depends on Qualifications
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status. 15-G0954.
This on-call position assists the Medical Examiner with death investigations. A successful candidate must have a strong medical background (preferably MD, DO, PA, RN or EMT) or Law Enforcement or death investigation experience. Deadline to apply: March 20, 2018
Meal Amery MealSite Site Lead Lead Cook Amery Causal/Non-Exempt Position Wage: Depends on Qualifications
Golden Age Manor
in Amery, WI would like you on our team! Are you looking for a REWARDING career as a Polk County Employee that will provide you with AWESOME and AFFORDABLE benefits like Health Insurance, Paid time off, Retirement and more! If so, apply today…
CNA POSITIONS AVAILABLE We will pay for CNA training for the right candidate, call 715-268-7107 with questions.
You must complete an on-line application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
Coordinate all aspects of meal preparation and service. Directing the kitchen staff of the Elderly Nutrition Program at the Amery Senior Dining Site to ensure outstanding customer service is met. Our meal sites offer meals on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Ideal part-time work for someone interested in only mornings (7:30am -12:30pm) Requires Wisconsin Food Manager Certification, we will provide training to be certified within 6 months of hire.
Deadline toapply: apply:March March15,19, 2018 Deadline to 2018 Meal MealSite SiteAide Aide Substitute Substitute
All Sites Amery Causal/Non-Exempt Position Wage: Depends on Qualifications This position assists with preparing and providing meals and activities at the local Elderly Nutrition Program at the Senior Dining Sites. Our meal sites offer meals on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Ideal part-time work for someone interested in only mornings (7:30am-12:30pm) Requires Wisconsin Food Manager Certification, we provide training to be certified within 6 months
Deadline 19,2018 2018 Deadlinetotoapply: apply: March March 15, YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
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