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A ticket sold at Dick’s Fresh Market in Amery matched five numbers in the March 10 drawing, earning the ticket holder a prize of $1,000,000.

The winning numbers drawn were: 43, 44, 54, 61 and 69 with a Powerball of 22. The ticket sold at Dick’s matched all but the Powerball.

As of press time, no had come forward to claim the prize.

Winners at all prize levels have 180 days from Saturday’s drawing to claim their prizes.

The $1 million ticket must be claimed at the Lottery’s headquarters in Madison.

According to the Powerball website, the odds of winning $1,000,000 is one in 11,688,053

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Fifth graders send signs to sister city

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Amery and close ties with people a thousand miles away.

Simonson’s fi fth graders established contact with a fi fth grade class in Amory, Miss. last year, learning about the community and

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Effective Jan. 1, employees of the City of Amery are under a new system for their vacation and sick days. The city has transitioned to a personal time off (PTO) system and the City Council on March 7 announced that they have reached an agreement with two of the four employees who have more than 720 hours of accumulated sick and vacation days.

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The action was taken by the council following a closed session at the end of the meeting.

The Finance committee met on March 5, holding a closed session on the same topic.

Negotiations continue with the two remaining employees that have more than 720 hours of accumulated sick and vacation days, according to City Administrator Kim Moore-Sykes.

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Hosking appointed to Amery School Board

to Hosking after an hour and half question and answer interview session with Hosking and Darcy Lorsung, the two candidates who had applied for the vacancy.

Hosking signed the oath of office following the vote and will have orientation this week in advance of Hosking her first school board meeting March 19.

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Erin Hosking, president of the Amery Intermediate Parent Organization, is the newest member of the Amery School Board.

The board voted 3-1 by secret ballot on Monday night to offer the seat formerly held

by Keith Anderson

Each of the four school board members asked two questions of the applicants, who took turns answering first. Each were given five minutes to reply to the questions, which ranged from their reasons for serving to what are the challenges and opportunities facing the district.

Board president Darren Van Blaricom thanked both of the applicants for stepping up and

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“sticking their neck out to serve.” Van Blaricom added that our children are worth it.

Lorsung, who retired from teaching last spring, cited his 29 years in the community and his vested interest in the district with four children attending school. Hosking and her husband have five children in school and expressed her love of the district and its talented employees.

When asked why they

wanted to be on the school board, Hosking replied that she wants to be a part of the process that keeps the district the great place it is. Lorsung said that he decided a number of years ago that he wanted to serve on the board after he was done teaching. He didn’t want to run against his friend, Darren Van Blaricom, so when the opening was created by Keith Anderson’s SEE HOSKING ON PAGE 2A

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SIGNS: Students will raise an estimated $2,000 in two years for the communities FROM PAGE ONE

selling t-shirts to raise money. The contact eventually grew into the two cities establishing a formal “sister city” relationship.

To highlight the special relationship between the two communities, students from this year’s class attended the March 7 meeting of the Amery City Council.

Students discussed the program, with four making presentations.

Student Caleb Danielson explained that last year’s class raised $1,200 with sales of t-shirts. The funds were distributed between the police forces of the two commu-

nities. The students held up a photo of Cool, Amory’s K9 officer. Funds sent to Amory last year bought a bulletproof vest for Kool. “Amory Mayor (Brad) Blalock told us ‘This vest protects Cool, who protects our citizens. In a way, you kids are helping to protect our citizens.’ We thought that was pretty cool,” Danielson said.

Student Kristy Nelson explained that students this year are continuing to raise funds and want to purchase signs to be placed below the town’s population signs that indicate the sister city relationship. The signs will be 16” tall by 4’ wide and ½” thick.

“If it’s OK with the council,”

Nelson added. The council indicated that it would be fine.

Student Anna Wagner explained that the class has raised just under $800.

“That’s not quite where we want to be,” Wagner said. The students have a goal of just over $1,000 this year. Wagner asked citizens of Amery “to help us out by making donations to the Amery to Amory project. To donate, make checks payable to Amery Schools, put A to A in the memo line. Cash donations may dropped off at Intermediate School. If we do raise more money than what we need, we will make a donation to the Amory Area Historical museum.”

Simonson told the council that during a conversation he had with Amory Mayor Blalock, he learned that population signs in Mississippi are “few and far between,” and that the signs will be put up in the community.

Simonson showed the council barn wood signs that had the Amory to Amery logo, which is two train engines on a track with the names making up the body of the engines. A total of five of these signs, made by Simonson’s cousin, will be purchased.

One will be given to the Amery City Council, one to the Amory City Council, one to the Amery Intermediate School, one to the Amory

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at the end of the calendar year will be forfeited.

City employees not covered under a collective bargaining agreement are paid for 11 holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day. One-half day is observed for Good Friday. In addition to the holidays all employees are granted two floating holidays.

Under the city’s personnel policies, PTO is defined as “a benefit that combines traditional sick leave and vacation time into a single pool of earned leave time for the employee to use at his/her own discretion.”

Employees that eligible for

benefits that work 20 hours or more qualify for PTO. Employees that have worked one year will receive 152 hours of PTO. Employees with two to five years of service will receive 200 hours of PTO; workers who have six to 12 years of service will get 248 hours of PTO; employees with 13-20 years of service will get 296 hours of PTO; employees with 21 years of service or more will get 344 hours of PTO. Moore-Sykes explains that the PTO policy is in place to give the city and employees flexibility in managing time. Since the city doesn’t currently offer short term disability insurance coverage for employees, a maximum of 720 hours or 90 eight-hour days of PTO carryover was determined, since 90 days is the standard amount of time covered by short term policies.

Under the city’s PTO policy em-

ployees who leave the city’s employment in good standing will receive payment for all accrued but unspent PTO time.

“We want to be fiscally responsible and make everyone as whole as possible,” Moore-Sykes said of the ongoing negotiations with the four long time employees who currently have more than 720 hours of accumulated sick and vacation time.

The reasoning behind the conversion to PTO was to give employees the flexibility of managing their time off. “Under the old policy, if you had used all of your vacation time, but not your sick time and wanted to take time off to visit with relatives in town, you had no options,” Moore-Sykes said. “Under the new policy, employees may use their time the way they see fit.”

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resignation, he sought the position. Lorsung pointed to experience on church boards making hard choices as good experience for the job.

When asked about opportunities and challenges facing the district, Lorsung said that the community has always supported the district. He sees replacing retiring teachers as a challenge as well as changing the perception in the community that “something is going on” at the district, as cited by news accounts and letters to the editor. Hosking believes that the passage of the referendum gives the district the opportunity to expand instead of cut programs. She also cited the “perception is reality” issue in the media as well as social media, pointing to a recent rumor that the French program was being eliminated. Van Blaricom pointed out that the program is not in jeopardy.

The applicants were asked about their personal and family involvement in the school district. Hosking explained that her family is involved in many activities from preschool to middle school. Lorsung talked about his family deciding to home school their children until the fourth grade, so they knew of the challenges and opportunities in the district. He said he is “saddened” by the growth of voucher schools.

When asked about the role of a school board and a school board member, Lorsung said that the board’s mission is vision and direction for the district and among a board member’s role is to effectively communicate what’s going on in the district. Hosking said that she was a little hazy on the board’s role, but she felt the role of a member was to engage the community on what’s going on in the school.

The applicants were asked what they would do after a 4-1 or 3-2 vote on an issue facing the board.

Hosking said that she would move on and possibly discuss the issue in the future. Lorsung said that he would fight hard to see that the vote went his way, but after it didn’t he would support the board. “Loyalty of the unit is what matters,” he said.

Questions were asked about dealing with declining enrollment, advocacy on the state level and what a successful graduating class looks like.

At the conclusion of the interview, members of the board commented on how grateful they were to have two qualified candidates.

Hosking will serve until the April 2019 spring election. District Administrator Jim Kuchta explained that two, three-year terms and 1, one-year term will be decided by the voters in 2019.

The two top vote getters will receive three-year terms, the third place finisher will get the oneyear term.

class that has been corresponding with the Amery class and one to the Amory Regional Museum. The five signs cost $400, the signs to be placed under the city population signs cost $167.50 each and four of them will be purchased so a total of $1,070 needs to be raised.

Simonson told the council “We appreciate support – we love Amery.”

Amery Mayor Kay Erickson thanked the students for coming, saying “You do us all proud.”

Influenza still in Polk County The Influenza season is slowing down in many parts of the United States. However, Wisconsin and Minnesota are still experiencing high levels of influenza like illness including Polk County and the surrounding area. The high levels of Influenza like illness will likely continue for the next several weeks and hospitalizations for the “flu” may also occur.

Lynn M. Gaffney, RN, Infection Prevention Coordinator, Amery Hospital & Clinic reports that the number of patients they have cared for is up over 33 percent from last year at this time.

Gaffney says the hospital and clinic are currently seeing fewer patients with influenza, “but that doesn’t mean that we’re in the clear.”

The Polk County Health Department’s message continues to be that Influenza vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from the “flu.” Also consider these steps: • Wash your hands thoroughly and often • Cover your cough • Stay home if you are sick.

It’s not too late! If you have not gotten your “flu” shot yet there is still time and vaccine is available.

Call your provider and request a nurse only visit to receive the flu shot.

Contact Polk County Health Department at 715485-8500 to schedule an appointment. The Health Department still has Influenza vaccine in stock.

Parole possible for man convicted of killing wife LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — A western Wisconsin man convicted of killing his wife and trying to make her death look like an accident won’t be eligible for parole for at least 30 years.

La Crosse County Judge Todd Bjerke sentenced Todd Kendhammer to the mandatory life prison term for first-degree intentional homicide and set parole eligibility at March 9, 2048. The 47-year-old Kendhammer was found guilty in December of killing his wife Barbara in September 2016.

Kendhammer told investigators a pipe fell from a passing truck as he and his wife were traveling in their car, smashed through the windshield and struck Barbara. A jury convicted him after a nearly two-week trial.

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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.

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Sylvester to speak at history program Steve Sylvester, Centuria, will bring historic and unique machines and tools to the Burman Room at Amery Public Library on Thursday, March 15, at 3 p.m. The public event is sponsored by Amery Area Historical Society. Sylvester, an Amery high school grad, has participated in programs at Hungry Hollow Engine Show, lumbering history at Interstate Park and Wisconsin history classes for fourth grade pupils.

Visitors and new members are welcome. For more information call 715 554 1036

Beekkeepers meet The Polk-Burnett Beekeepers will be meeting March 15. We will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Community room at the Justice Center in Balsam Lake.

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.

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.

“Somethin’ for the Wearin’ o’ the Green” The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents their annual evening of favorite stories, poems and music to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day performed by members of the Northern Lakes Theater Guild and the Northern Lakes Chamber Orchestra at 7:30 p.m.

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 113 Elm St. in Amery.

MARCH 24 Northwest Wisconsin Maple Farm Tour Fourteen maple syrup producers in Northwest Wisconsin are opening their sugar houses to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, during Maple Farm Tour 2018.

You’ll see smaller operations cooking in a flat pan on a wood fire to larger producers using reverse osmosis as part of the process. Some producers will be offering tours of the sugar bush woods showing collection systems from pails to bags to vacuum systems.

As part of the tour, Hardwood Hills Sugar Bush, Amery, will have samples of maple ice cream sundaes; Z-Orchard,

Amery, will have cornbread samples with maple syrup and honey, information on basic maple syrup, raising bees, rearing Queen bees and foot tours of the sugar bush; Kripple Kreek Maple, Clear Lake, is having a pancake breakfast at Westside Cafe in Clear Lake with pancakes, maple sausage, scrambled eggs, and a beverage.

Visit facebook page Northwest Wisconsin Maple Farm Tour 2018 for a complete list.

Easter Egg Hunt At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, kids 5th grade and younger are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at East Lincoln Alliance Church, 735 70th Ave. Special performances by Karar Academy, honoring God through dance. A hot dog lunch will be available and prizes awarded.

The church is east of Amery on CTH F about 2 miles, then left on Cty. Rd. J. The church is at the bottom of the hill on your left.

MARCH 31 Easter Egg Hunt in Amery All children up to 10 years old are invited to the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Soo Line Park, downtown Amery. The hunt begins at 10 a.m. sharp. This event is sponsored by the Amery Community Club. Be sure to watch for the Easter Bunny!

Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast, hosted by AFD in the Fire Hall, will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. and is open to the public.

Easter Photos by Cahill Photography is from 9-11 a.m. at Soo Line Park. A free 4x6 photo (with 2 non-perishable food items for the Amery Food Shelf) is offered. Picture packages are also available for purchase.

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There have been numerous studies about the health benefits of sunshine. Just 15 minutes a day in the sun gives the average person their daily dose of Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps maintain healthy bones and teeth and may also protect against cancer, type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. It’s pretty amazing when you think that you get this protection from simply being in the sun.

But as amazing as Vitamin D is, scientists tell us that it quite quickly, meanPublisher dissipates ing that stores can run low, Tom Stangl especially in winter. Recent studies have suggested that a substantial percentage of the global population is vitamin D deficient.

Another benefit of being in the sunshine is that your mood improves. The next time it’s cloudy for an extended period time, check the mood of the people you encounter. It won’t be good.

This week is National Sunshine Week, a time set aside every year to highlight the importance of openness in government. It has many names – sunshine, transparency – but it all means the same thing: government is better when conducted as much as possible in plain sight.

Elected officials serve the public. They are elected to act in the best interest of the people they serve. We hopefully choose people who understand this basic principle. Many of our public servants understand this, at least at first, and do their best to do the right thing.

But it is very easy to go from the sunshine into the shade. Sometimes, there are difficult or sensitive issues that may upset people that need to be discussed in private. Lawmakers long ago identified the topics that should be protected from premature discussion in public when they created the open meetings law. Ethical leaders use this law for its stated intent to protect information when it is proper.

But the temptation to avoid scrutiny and input can be strong. Technology has given elected officials a new way to “discuss” issues – using email or chat programs and holding a virtual meeting, often discussing issues before a meeting. While I can understand the desire to avoid controversy, the public’s trust deserves openness and honesty. Even though it often seems like we lack the maturity to do so, we can handle the truth. It is always better to err on the side of openness when it comes to governance.

As the employers of elected officials, it is the public’s job to hold them accountable. When we perceive that things don’t seem or smell right, it is acceptable and our responsibility to ask the hard questions. If there is nothing wrong, a question won’t hurt a bit.

Our democracy needs a daily dose of sunshine to develop strong bones..

During Sunshine Week, I would encourage you to thank the elected officials that you believe are keeping your best interest in mind and question those who you believe are staying in the dark too often. A healthy dialog between taxpayers and elected officials is one of the basic tenets of our democracy.

And if you can’t stand in the sunshine for a few minutes a day, perhaps you should reevaluate your choices.

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.

Attorney general contest a ‘sleeper race’ in busy election year

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With the upcoming state Supreme Court race next month and big fall races for governor and U.S. Senate, some other contests are chugging along without much attention.

One of those sleeper races is the contest for attorney general.

Brad Schimel, the former Waukesha County district attorney who is finishing up his first term as attorney general, will be facing Josh Kaul, a former federal prosecutor and son of former Democratic Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager.

The race is on the radar screen of some national groups, but it figures to be overshadowed by the huge spending that will take place over the re-election bids of GOP Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin.

Schimel has often aligned himself with Walker, and many insiders suggest his fate likely will parallel the outcome for Walker.

In the meantime, though, Schimel sometimes strikes a more conservative profile than Walker.

In a recent WisPolitics.com interview, Schimel addressed two of these differences.

He says he doesn’t see any contradiction between the lawsuit he’s pursuing seeking to end the Affordable Care Act and Walker’s plan to help prop up the state’s individual marketplace.

Wisconsin is one of 20 states that recently sued the federal government, arguing that Congress’ recent nixing of a tax penalty provision attached to the individual mandate in the GOP tax overhaul bill means Obamacare is no longer constitutional.

The suit came a day before Walker signed into law a $200 million

reinsurance program that would cover 50 percent to 80 percent of claims between $50,000 and $250,000. The Walker administration says by covering those claims, it would provide stability in the market and drive down costs for the more than 200,000 Wisconsinites who are covered through the market.

But Schimel in the WisPolitics. com interview noted Walker was aware of the lawsuit he was pursuing and said “there’s nothing contradictory” between the actions he, the Republican governor and the GOP-run Legislature are taking.

“Wisconsin had a highly successful high-risk pool back before Obamacare,” Schimel said. “Of course, Obamacare undid that.

Now, (Walker’s) putting in place a backstop for people that are in high risk categories and the state certainly can do that. We don’t undo their efforts with our lawsuit.”

Asked if he was concerned his lawsuit could hurt Walker’s efforts to stabilize the markets, as some have suggested, Schimel noted it’s “unlikely the lawsuit will be concluded very quickly.”

While he acknowledged the possibility of an injunction from the U.S. District Court judge where the lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Texas, he said ultimately the suit would help attract more insurance providers.

“If Obamacare is put on hold, we believe that more providers will enter the market again,” he said.

“Many of those that got out might come back and others might enter it.”

Schimel also said the suit has a strong basis because of the changes to the individual mandate in the tax overhaul bill President Trump

signed in December that zeroed out the tax penalty for those who don’t have health insurance. The tax, he said, is a key reason the U.S. Supreme Court in 2012 upheld Obamacare.

“The problem with the individual mandate is that while government may regulate commerce, it may not – and the courts held this – it may not coerce commerce, it can’t force you to buy something, so that’s the position we’re in, why we believe we’ll be successful this time,” he said.

Schimel also reiterated his support for giving school districts the ability to arm teachers, if they so choose.

“I think local school districts know best how to decide what’s best for their school and they can work with their local law enforcement to determine what would be the best way to render their schools safer,” he said.

Walker is against the idea, saying “most teachers aren’t interested in that.”

In early March, Schimel officially launched his re-election campaign, unveiling a new video highlighting his record of “fighting for Wisconsin.”

The video also touts Schimel’s work “keeping communities across Wisconsin safe” by cracking down on violent crime, drug abuse and human trafficking, as well as working to safeguard senior citizens from fraud and abuse.

“Across the state, Wisconsin families have a tough, fair and independent leader defending the rule of law in Madison,” the narrator says.

The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madison-based news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics.

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Osceola man faces multiple drug charges

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Steven M. Meyer, 58, Osceola faces multiple drug charges after an interview by police about possible drug activity led to his subsequent arrest.

According to the criminal complaint, police met Meyer at his business, the Cascade Bar, in downtown Meyer Osceola on March 1.

Law enforcement came to interview Meyer and possibly an employee as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

The complaint states that Meyer came into the bar from the basement. The complaint notes that Meyer was “nota-

bly nervous” and appeared to be under the influence of a stimulant.

Meyer denied any drug activity in the bar. He told police that a former employee was involved with drugs but had recently quite working at the bar. Meyer quickly walked away from the officers, entering his office and closing the door.

The police could hear items being moved around in the office and ordered Meyer out of the office. Several firearms, cased and uncased, were seen in the office. Police observed Meyer reaching into a pair of pants on the chair and then into his right pants pocket.

After getting Meyer’s permission, a search of the bar was conducted with Meyer accompanying the officers. On a work station in the basement,

a marijuana pipe was in plain view. Meyer stated that he smokes marijuana but hadn’t used that pipe in some time.

A sunglasses case, which are commonly used to store drugs and paraphernalia, was observed. police opened the case, which contained a broken meth bubble pipe and a straw. Meyer stated the items were also from a long time ago.

Meyer was arrested and at the time of his arrest a syringe with a small amount of clear liquid was found in his right front pants pocket. A swap of syringe tested positive for opiates.

After obtaining a search warrant for certain areas of the establishment, a spoon that tested positive for methamphetamines was found in the basement work area.

In the upstairs work area, a “bullet,” used as a cocaine one hitter was found and the substance in the bullet tested positive for cocaine. Two gem bags and a loaded bubble pipe were located and all three tested positive for methamphetamine. Multiple pills were found loose in the office as well as a bag with approximately two grams suspected marijuana that tested positive for THC. Multiple syringes and other smoking devices were also located, with one pipe testing positive for THC. Meyer was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of marijuana and cocaine, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor bail jumping. He was released on a $5,000 signature bond.

Polk County Arrest Reports

Jesse L. Erickson, 33, Turtle Lake, was arrested on March 2 for probation warrant.

Melissa M. Borchardt, 39, Turtle Lake, was arrested on March 2 for a probation hold.

Ondre F. Bleskacek, 19, Amery, was arrested on March 1 on a Polk county felony warrant.

Desirae J. Slayton, 33, Cumberland, was arrested on March 3 for failing to appear.

Thomas M. Raska, 49, Baldwin, was arrested on Feb. 28 on a Polk county warrant for failure to appear.

Clifford R. Larson, 44, Dresser, was arrested on Feb. 28 on a Wisconsin warrant for disorderly conduct.

Scott A. Langermann, 46, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Feb. 26 on a probation hold.

Jennifer L. Langermann, 44, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Feb. 26 on a probation hold.

Amber L. Ascheman, 41, Osceola, was arrested on March 2 for OMVWI (operating motor vehicle while intoxicated) 2nd offense.

Nicholas R. Carlson, 37, Osceo-

la, was arrested on Feb. 23 for arson to building–PTAC, burglary, and criminal damage to property.

Jesse W. Boyce, 32, Luck, was arrested on Feb. 23 for arson to building-PTAC, burglary, criminal damage to property, and receiving stolen property-PTAC. Derek J. Hanson, 28, Columbia Heights, MN, was arrested on Feb. 23 for burglary-PTAC. Natalie C. Axzen, 35, St. Paul, MN, was arrested on Feb. 23 for arson to building-PTAC, burglary, criminal damage to property-PTAC, and receiving stolen property-PTAC. Michael W. Kaul, 47, Balsam Lake, was arrested on Feb. 26 for disorderly conduct and misdemeanor bail jumping.

Sherina M. Mailand, 44, Centuria, was arrested on Feb. 26 for possession of electronic weapon, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Nicholaus D. Tueffel, 35, Balsam Lake, was arrested on Feb. 26 for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon.

Matthew R. Hancock, 30, Amery, was arrested on Feb. 27 for felony bail jumping, possession of THC and drug paraphernalia, and a probation hold.

Mitchell W. Crowe, 41, Luck, was arrested on Feb. 27 for disorderly conduct and domestic enhancer.

Gaspar J. Gaspar, 21, Osceola, was arrested on Feb. 22 for second degree sexual assault of a child.

Matthew R. Friese, 31, Frederic, was arrested on Feb. 28 for possession of meth with intent, possession of stolen property and burglary tools, and endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.

Travis D. Coen, 38, Centuria, was arrested on March 2 for a probation hold and disorderly conduct.

Christopher E. Lowe, 37, Siren, was arrested on March 2 for felony domestic battery.

Steven M. Meyer, 58, Osceola, was arrested on March 1 for possession of meth, THC, cocaine and paraphernalia.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Daniel Lee Byers and Keith Travis Goshagar were issued a marriage license on February 26, 2018.

02/23/18-03/01/18 02/23/18, 02:21 a.m., Suspicious activity 02/23/18, 07:52 a.m., 911 hang up 02/23/18, 12:50 p.m., Traffic complaint 02/23/18, 03:39 P.M., Trespass complaint 02/24/18, 04:30 a.m., Suspicious activity 02/24/18, 09:50 a.m., Suspi-

Nicholas Richard Tjardes and Katlyn Summer Brinker were issued a marriage license on February 28, 2018.

Ronald Allen Siewert, Jr. and Nicole Marie Rullman were issued a marriage license on March 2, 2018.

Amery Police Report

cious activity 02/24/18, 07:17 P.M., Traffic complaint 02/24/18, 08:39 P.M., Fraud report 02/25/18, 11:44 P.M., Traffic complaint 02/25/18, 02:10 a.m., Disturbance 02/25/18, 05:30 a.m., Suspicious activity 02/25/18, 12:20 P.M., Assist

EMS 02/25/18, 01:00 p.m., Juvenile call 02/25/18, 02:30 p.m., Assist citizen 02/25/18, 08:36 p.m., Assist citizen 02/26/18, 03:42 a.m., Suspicious activity 02/26/18, 11:10 a.m., Welfare check 02/26/18, 04:22 p.m., Traffic

Combined, the charges carry a maximum fine of $16,500 and jail time of up to two years and four months.

The Osceola Village Board will hear a complaint fi led by Chief Pedrys at their March 13 meeting to revoke the liquor license of the Cascade.

Osceola Clerk-Treasurer Kari Zegarski says that once a complaint is fi led, a formal revocation process can begin.

A hearing will be held to determine if the license should be revoked.

Zegarski says this in the first time in her 20 years with the village that a complaint to revoke the liquor license of an establishment has been lodged.

Charges filed in teen sexual assault

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Gaspar Juan Gaspar, 21, of Osceola remains in the Polk County Jail after being charged with second degree sexual assault of a child.

According to the probable cause report, Gaspar allegedly had intercourse with a 14-year-old girl on Feb. 18 at his residence.

In an interview with Osceola Police on Feb. 22, the girl said that the man, who she knew only as “Steve,” had intercourse with her after she informed him that Gaspar she was 14. The girl expressed concerns to the officer that she might become pregnant after the incident.

It was later determined that “Steve Scott Adkins” was Gaspar Juan Gaspar. Gaspar told police that he was unsure whether the victim wanted a boyfriend or just wanted to have sex.

Gaspar told police that he had intercourse with the victim.

Gaspar was arrested on Feb. 27. During his initial appearance on March 1, Polk County District Attorney Jeff Kemp advised the court that a detainer has been placed on Gaspar by the Department of Homeland Security, meaning that he may face deportation with the charge, which is a felony.

Bond has been set for $10,000 and at his preliminary hearing on March 7, Judge Jeffrey Anderson set a two day speedy trial on the charges. A pre-trial conference has been set for April 27.

Gaspar remains in custody in the Polk County Jail.

assist 02/26/18, 05:15 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 02/26/18, 06:44 p.m., Assist with child custody issue 02/27/18, 07:33 a.m., Disturbance 02/27/18, 08:05 a.m., Juvenile call 02/27/18, 12:00 p.m., Juvenile call 02/27/18, 01:45 p.m., Juve-

nile call 02/27/18, 04:20 p.m., Vehicle lock out 02/27/18, 04:39 p.m., Assist other agency 02/27/18, 06:30 p.m., 911 hang up 02/27/18, 07:50 p.m., Welfare check 02/28/18. 04:22 a.m., Vehicle lock out

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Extra OWI patrols this weekend With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Saturday this year (March 17), it’s likely that even more people will be out celebrating the holiday, creating additional concerns about the potential for impaired drivers. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are asking all travelers to plan ahead, be responsible and never allow someone to get behind the wheel impaired.

Polk County Sheriff Peter Johnson reports that his department will be running extra patrols over the weekend looking for drivers who are impaired.

The patrols are funded by grant money.

“Whether it’s caused by alcohol, prescription medications or any type of drug, impaired drivers are dangerous drivers who jeopardize everyone along our roadways,” said David Pabst, Director

of WisDOT’s Bureau of Transportation Safety. “Law enforcement officers are well trained to spot and arrest impaired drivers. But our goal is to discourage people from making the dangerous and irresponsible decision to get behind the wheel impaired.”

Things to keep in mind to ensure a safe and enjoyable St. Patrick’s holiday: If you plan to celebrate, choose a sober designated driver. Make sure everyone in your vehicle is buckled up – every seat, every trip. Watch your speed, be patient and alert.

If you’re feeling buzzed, you’re likely over the 0.08 BAC limit and should not drive. Take public transit, a taxicab or ask a sober friend to drive you home.

Some taverns and restaurants have programs to provide patrons with a safe ride home. Visit tlw. org and select Safe Ride.

Download WisDOT’s free Drive Sober mobile app that includes a blood alcohol estimator, designated driver selector, and find-a-ride feature that uses a smart phone’s GPS to identify transportation alternatives. Since its launch for St. Patrick’s Day in 2013, over 73,750 people have accessed the app.

Report impaired drivers to law enforcement by calling 911. Provide as much detail as possible on the driver, vehicle and location.

“St. Patrick’s Day celebrants who get cited for impaired driving risk losing a lot of green,” Pabst said. “An OWI conviction can cost around $10,000 when you include fines, attorney fees, court costs, lost work time, higher insurance rates, car towing and repairs. Worse yet, impaired drivers involved in a crash can lose their life, hurt or kill someone else.”

Amery Police Department Activity Report for February 2018

Incidents: 36 total Battery – Misdemeanor 1 Disorderly conduct 2 Drug related 2 Fraudulent use of credit card 1 Hit & run – resulting in death 1 Loud and unnecessary noise 1 OMVWI – 1st offense 1 Operating under the influence 1 Operate MV without owner’s consent 1 Physical abuse of a child 1 Restraining order violation 1 Sexual assault 1

Sexual assault of a child 1 Theft 2 Threats 1 Calls for service 467 Traffic citations 24 Municipal citations: 9 total Contributing to truancy 1 Possess controlled substance 1 Possess drug paraphernalia 1 Truancy 3 Underage drinking 3 Accidents 6 Parking violations 15 Other department assists 5 Patrol mileage 4,988 Foot and bike patrol 3 hrs.

Public assists 17 hrs.

Hours spent outside Amery: Arrests and transports 6 Mutual aid PCSO and other departments 7 Investigations (out) 6 Administration 9 Trails/hearings (out) 8 Training/education hours: 50 K-9 Activity: K-9 Activity 3 K-9 sniffs 4 Training hours 8 Vehicle registrations 25 Vehicle renewals 18 Vehicle temp plates 3

Haugen man arrested on domestic assault charges On Saturday March 10, 2018, at 2:51 a.m., the Barron County Sheriff’s Department responded to Lakeview Medical Center for a female who was assaulted.

As a result of the investigation Rush Jason Rush, 34 of Haugen, was taken into custody on charges of Aggravated Battery, False Imprisonment, Recklessly Endangering the Safety, Criminal Dam-

age to Property and Bail Jumping from a domestic abuse incident that took place in the Village of Haugen earlier that night.

The victim, Angela Oftedahl, 45, of Haugen, was transported to another hospital where she remains with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, yet the problem is often overlooked, excused, or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical.

Noticing and acknowledging the

signs of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it.

If you recognize yourself or someone you know, reach out now. There is help available. No one should live in fear of the person they love and even one time is too many.

If you know someone who needs help please reach out by calling Barron County Domestic Abuse Advocate Kristy Moran at 715537-6334 or 911 if the incident is happening now.

Chris Fitzgerald, Barron County Sheriff

$1 million bond set for 4 charged in Mercer death HURLEY, Wis. (AP) — Bond has been set at $1 million for each of four men charged with a homicide in Iron County.

WJFW-TV reports three men, Richard Allen, James Lussier and Joseph Lussier, appeared in person in Iron County Circuit Court Monday. A fourth defendant,

Evan Oungst, appeared via video.

Curtis Wolfe is also charged in Wayne Valliere Jr.’s death, but he did not appear in court.

All five men are facing charges of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse. The victim’s body was found near Mercer on New Year’s Day. Authorities

say the men suspected Valliere was police informant and that they were upset about stolen drugs.

The victim’s father, Wayne Valliere Sr. was in court Monday and told WJFW-TV he’s relieved the judge set the bond so high.

Amery Police report 02/23/18-03/01/18 02/28/18, 10:56 a.m., Juvenile call 02/28/18, 12:37 p.m., Suspicious activity 02/28/18, 02:54 p.m., Mental health call 02/28/18, 04:00 p.m., Suspicious activity 03/01/18, 04:35 p.m., Traffic complaint 03/01/18, 04:41 p.m., Motor vehicle accident Arrests: Matthew Tulgren 34 of Amery. Battery-Domestic, Probation Hold

03/02/18-03/08/18 03/02/18, 08:15 a.m., Traffic complaint 03/02/18, 10:00 a.m., Gas drive off 03/02/18, 07:17 p.m., Suspicious activity 03/02/18, 07:18 p.m., Assist citizen 03/02/18, 10:44 p.m., Assist EMS 03/02/18, 11:26 p.m., Welfare check 03/03/18, 12:19 a.m., Suspicious activity 03/03/18, 02:04 a.m., Suspicious activity 03/03/18, 02:27 a.m., Assist EMS 03/03/18, 09:48 a.m., Vandalism report 03/03/18, 01:51 p.m., Traffic complaint 03/03/18, 04:00 p.m., Juvenile call 03/04/18, 04:12 p.m., Vehicle lock out 03/05/18, 09:00 a.m., Theft report 03/05/18, 09:26 a.m., Theft report 03/05/18, 11:00 a.m., Assist citizen 03/05/18, 12:30 p.m., Assist citizen 03/05/18, 12:43 p.m., Juvenile call 03/05/18, 03:36 p.m., 911 hang up 03/05/18, 06:03 p.m., Vehicle lock out 03/05/18, 08:50 p.m., 911 hang up 03/06/18, 03:28 p.m., Suspicious activity 03/06/18, 06:25 p.m., Assist EMS 03/07/18, 04:15 a.m., Assist motorist 03/07/18, 06:55 a.m., Vehicle lock out 03/07/18, 10:00 a.m., Fraud report 03/07/18, 10:21 a.m., Welfare check 03/07/18, 02:02 p.m., Assist EMS 03/07/18, 03:40 p.m., Suspicious activity 03/07/18, 05:08 p.m., Juvenile call 03/07/18, 08:30 p.m., Animal control call 03/08/18, 03:31 a.m., Noise complaint 03/08/18, 06:40 a.m., Suspicious activity 03/08/18, 10:20 a.m., Animal control call 03/08/18, 12:45 p.m., Assist other agency 03/08/18, 04:06 p.m., 911 hang up 03/08/18, 05:03 p.m., Vehicle lock out 03/08/18, 06:50 p.m., Assist other agency 03/08/18, 11:14 p.m., Mental health call Arrests: Reid Joseph Hanestad 43 of Amery. Bail Jumping

Kill list results in arrest of two 13-year-olds REEDSBURG, Wis. (AP) — Reedsburg police arrested two 13-year-old students after officials discovered a list of names titled “kill list.”

The students were removed from Webb Middle School Wednesday, interviewed by police, arrested and later released to their parents. Police say the list was sent as a Snapchat to another juvenile, who notified school officials.

Police say the two students lacked the means to carry out any threat. Officials say the 13-yearolds could face charges of making terrorists threats and disorderly conduct, as well as any school discipline.

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110 Years Ago March 12, 1908

Communications were threatened in this area with a certain amount of lines going down under the weight of the sleet, but the temperature dropped before serious conditions existed.

Tuesday morning the residents of the community peeked out the door to find a full-fledged blizzard raging, driven by a typical March gale.

This continued throughout the day, making travel of any kind precarious.

Firmly convinced that it couldn’t happen again, nevertheless, Ameryites peered out frosted panes of glass Wednesday morning only to find another day with strong winds whipping the snow and forming large drifts. All day Wednesday snow flurries persisted and by evening found most roads in a difficult, if not impassable condition.

Corpse Found at Sucker Lake The body of a man named Jacob Haugen, about 60 years of age, was found on the bank of Sucker Lake, yesterday by Wm. Kelly and Alfred Ashland. Haugen had been in Amery on January 8 and this was the last seen of him until the body was found.

A bundle of new clothes and a bottle partly full of wood alcohol were found beside him and his death is laid to the wood alcohol, which it is thought, he drank either by mistake or with suicidal intent.

Judge Winchell communicated with Dist. Atty. Frye who ordered the body brought to Amery and cared for, which was done. Undertaker J. G. Burman took charge of the corpse.

Something over $400 in certificates of deposit and about $14 in cash were found on his person besides numerous letters and papers, which aided in identification as the body was badly decomposed and parts of the face and hands had been eaten away by animals.

On January 8, he was in town and transacted considerable business, among other things buying a ticket for Norway of the Farmers and Merchants Bank. He seemed the best of spirits and was not under the influence of liquor when he left here for Nye where he had a nephew.

Flour and Appendicitis In a case of appendicitis operated upon by Mr. Battle, a concretion was found to contain a small irregular fragment of iron, and Mr. Battle suggests that minute particles of iron finding their way into the flour milled by fluted steel rollers may account for this increase in appendicitis.

He points out that the greater prevalence of appendicitis was first heard of in the United States, and only later when so much of our flour came from over the seas when our own stone mills could no longer be worked at a profit, was there any apparent increase of the disease in this country.

Millinery Opening Mrs. P. F. Turner will hold her annual grand millinery opening at her store in this village on March 17, 1908 and will have on exhibit and for sale the most up-to-date line of headwear ever brought to Amery.

Mrs. Turner has for years conducted one of the foremost millinery establishments in this section and this year the beauty and style of her spring summer millinery creations will eclipse all others.

All corsets will be sold at a great reduction and all winter hats go at half price.

100 Years Ago March 21, 1918 School News Due to the need of farm help the state education department

Out for a Ride

These four young bikers posed in front of the old Amery Free Press office on main street (now part of Johnson Drug). Left to right are Tom Olson, Ron Marck, John Alme and Boake Christensen. On the left is the former Silver Grill, a café, which occupied the lot just to the north of the Amery Free Press building. The picture was taken sometime in the early 1950s.

has decided that boys who have had experience in farm labor may be dismissed April first to go to work. They will be given credit for their studies the same as if they had remained until the close of the year, provided they fulfill the following conditions.

Each boy who leaves school at that time must pass a final examination in each of his subjects before he goes. His average in each subject must be at least seventy-five.

He must work steadily at least five months, and during that time he must notify the assistant principal, Mr. Peterson, every two weeks of where he has been employed.

It will be the duty of the school to see that no boy is placed where he is expected to work unreasonable hours or beyond his strength or where the environment is not the best.

95 Years Ago March 15, 1923 Badly Burned Lawrence Miller was quite painfully burned when some kerosene, which he had poured on some coals at the Jarosky Barber Shop, exploded. While painful the burns are not serious and he is able to attend school.

85 Years Ago March 16, 1933 Dog Travels 250 Miles Alone Another of those wonderful, almost miraculous things that nature does was brought to the writer’s attention Tuesday by Albert Myhrvold, of Deronda, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Jerdee and family moved from Deronda to Wapeton, N. Dak., last Thanksgiving taking with them the family pet, a shepherd dog.

The dog was kept tied to get it accustomed to its new home but about Christmas time it broke bonds and had not been

seen by the family since. Sunday, however, it came to the Albert Roos home near Deronda having traveled over 250 miles to get to its old home.

How can nature through instinct direct the dumb animals so surely on these unbelievable journey? Taken 250 miles in a car with no way to establish direction, he comes back home regardless of distance, discomfort and privations, after four months.

80 Years Ago March 17, 1938 Thieves Steal Car – Strip It Thieves, apparently adults, stole the automobile of Walter Hansen of Balsam Lake, while he was visiting his brotherin-law, Clarence Luke, at the Luke home Friday night.

Sheriff John Helstern was called immediately and he and Hansen began stopping all cars that looked like Hansen’s south of town on Highway 46.

A search, however, revealed the Hansen car abandoned on the town road past the Charles Johnson place south of town, stripped of everything that could be taken off.

Stolen were the dual horns, all five wheels and tires, the big amber fog light on the bumper, the radio, radio aerial, and other accessories.

The thieves tried to detach the steering wheel but were unable to do so. Evidence showed where they had tried to pry it off. Several suspects are in mind and Sheriff Helstern and Chief of Police Carl Burman are looking for attempts to “pawn” the stolen accessories.

Hitler’s Austria Germany and Austria are now one country!

In a surprise move, and a swift one, der fuehrer, Adolph Hitler, marched his troops into Austria and took over the country, thus strengthening the central European alliances

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and making Germany one of the most powerful nations in the world today.

Foreign writers agree that Hitler’s eyes are on Czechoslovakia next. Especially its giant munitions works.

British and French are considering armed protection for the Czechs if they meet the same fate as Austria.

This seems to be more than “just news” of Europe’s troubles. It is in reality WAR NEWS of the greatest moment.

Leaders seem to feel that WAR is coming, believe it or not.

The U. S.? Maybe not, but we thought in 1916 that we would never get into war, and Woodrow Wilson was re-elected on a platform of “keeping us out of war”.

We wait – and wonder. Is it America next?

Prowlers Attempt to Enter Places In City Prowlers, apparently young and inexperienced boys, have been attempting to break into establishments in Amery during the past week.

First attempts were made on the Johnson Drug Store, and on Bill Thompson’s Tavern, then on the Amery Free Press.

A young boy was seen leaving the rear of the Free Press Sunday but witnesses were not close enough to identify him.

The lock on the front door had been jimmied.

70 Years Ago March 18, 1948 Weather Turns Cold, Blizzardy First of Week With official spring less than a week away, the old weather man let loose with his most vicious blizzard of the entire season the first of the week.

Beginning Monday the weather turned to the damp side and glazed the earth with rain and sleet, which proved to be nice preparation for the two ensuing days.

65 Years Ago March 5, 1953 Twin Cities Youths Involved in Shooting by Turtle Lake Girl Myron Van Liew, 18, of Minneapolis, is apparently recovering from an abdominal wound at the Lakeside Hospital in Rice Lake following a Saturday night – Sunday morning episode beginning at the Richardson Pavilion.

Another young man, Paul Helm, 22, also of Minneapolis, is being held on a statutory rape charge resulting from the same brush with the law.

F. E. Van Sickle, Barron County District Attorney, said the two youths and a 16-yearold Minneapolis boy drove to Richardson Pavilion late Saturday night and picked up two Turtle Lake girls, 15 and 16.

After driving around the county they stopped at a Turtle Lake restaurant. The younger girl ran away from the group.

Two Minneapolis youths – friends of Helm and Van Liew – joined the party.

After driving a short while, the car ran out of gas. The two youths left and Helm and the girl went to the farmhouse to borrow gas.

Van Sickle said the girl told the farmwoman she was afraid and that Helm had a gun. She asked that police be called.

The farmwoman called Turtle Lake Constable Vic Emigh who located the car and ordered Helm to drive ahead to the county jail at Barron.

Enroute, Helm gave his pistol to the girl, Van Sickle said, on the theory she wouldn’t be searched. According to the district attorney the girl said the youths later decided they could escape by turning off a side road. They tried to get the gun from her.

Van Sickle quoted her as saying “I’ll shoot if you don’t stop the car right away.”

When Van Liew tried to shove her gun aside, he was shot. He was in the back seat with the girl.

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City Council notes Assistant Public Work Director Chanz Green reported on the “small” water leak that drained both of the city’s water towers on Feb. 21. The leak, a capped off water main near the Apple River

by Griffin Street, will be repaired after the frost has gone out.

Green said that the water supply was deemed safe after tests by the Polk County Health Department. He added that comments by some that the water would burn skin before it passed testing were false.

The street crew has begun patching, but the current thaw/ freeze cycle makes repairs difficult.

Residents notified by the city to run their water need to continue to do so until notified by the city.

Green says the lack of snow cover and cold temperatures this winter have driven the frost line deep into the ground.

Police Chief Tom Marson reported that his department was busy in February, dealing with multiple scams and the first pedestrian fatality in recent memory. Marson’s department has also been working with the school on security issues.

Amery Public Library Director Amy Stormberg has completed two months on the job. She announced that the library is seeking a new Youth Services Librarian. The current librarian

has decided to be a stay at home mother. January circulation at the library was up from last year.

City Clerk-Treasurer Fran Duncanson told the council that it is time for tax exempt organizations to fi le their reports with the State of Wisconsin. Duncanson hopes to absentee ballots available for in person absentee voting by March 16.

Amery Fire Chief Dale Koehler told the council that his department has responded to 114 calls since the first of the year. Koehler attended county wide Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) training. The department has applied for a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant of $3,500 for radios. The grant is a 50-50 matching grant and the fire department has budgeted for their share of the grant. Koehler told the council that the down payments for the department’s new truck and pump are due this month.

City Administrator Kim MooreSykes reported that city hall employees were busy fielding calls during the Feb. 21 water outage and they appreciated the community’s patience during the crisis.

Moore-Sykes participated in Dr. Seuss’s birthday at the elementary school; attended a Wis. City and County Managers conference that discussed economic development, how to deal with problem

properties and labor laws.

City Inspector Craig Moriak gave his annual report. Building permits for 2017 were about the same as 2016. Moriak discussed the continuing issues with adopting the state’s electrical code that is updated every three years. The city hasn’t adopted the 2011 code and the 2017 update may be updated in 2018, but there is an 18-month delay between the adoption of the commercial and residential codes.

The council approved a job description for the Management Analyst position. Alderman Tim Strohbusch asked that the position be cross trained to be able to provide support for other positions in city hall when persons are ill or on vacation.

The council approved seeking a request for proposals (RFP) for strategic visioning and planning.

Moore-Sykes explained that this will help the city develop and budget for projects five, 10, 15 and 20 years out.

Alderman Rick Davis relayed concerns of residents on Arlington Drive about boat trailer parking on their street when the new boat landing opens. Davis suggested getting no parking signs placed for both sides of the street, which is on the north side of the new boat landing.

CONTRIBUTED

Front left to right: Deanna Meyer, Hannah Zinn, Allison Oman, Mary Johnson, Cameryn White, Alyssa Antolak, Emma Curtis.

Back left to right: Sophia Porter, Mason Goulet, Zach Swenson, Matt Krahulec, Adam Doroff, Isaac Hanson, Bennett Hellie, Hunter Kuhn. Missing from picture: Irving Saavedra Sanchez

Students headed for France On March 24, these Amery High School students will spend two weeks in France.

They will begin their adventure with three days in Paris - touring the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Catacombes and of course the Eiffel Tower.

The group will then travel to Normandy where they will visit Omaha Beach, the American

Cemetery, Pointe-du-Hoc, and the Musée du Débarquement.

After participating in a crêpe-making workshop in Saint-Malo, students will continue their visit to the Loire Valley, exploring the castles of Chenonceau, Amboise and Clos du Lucé.

Amery High School French students will then meet their host families in Orléans where they

will be immersed in the language and culture. After their stay, the group will complete their experience by visiting Versailles before concluding their visit in Paris.

The trip is organized by Madame Rimestad and Language & Friendship, Inc.

Fourteen Maple Syrup Producers host First Annual Maple Farm Tour The public is invited to tour fourteen area maple syrup producers’ farms on March 24 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

At this first annual, one day event, the farms are opening up their sugar houses and will explain the entire process they use for making maple syrup. Attendees will be able to see first hand how sap from maple trees is cooked down into syrup; from smaller operations cooking in a flat pan on a wood fire to larger producers using reverse osmosis as part of the process. Some producers will be offering tours of the sugar bush woods showing a variety of collection processes, from pails to bags to vacuum systems. Make sure to dress accordingly!

In addition, the public will have the opportunity to try free samples and finished products will be available for sale, along with other items at select sites, including maple candy, maple cotton candy, maple cream, bourbon maple syrup, and much more!

Hardwood Hills will have sample Maple Ice Cream sundaes.

Z-Orchard will have cornbread samples with maple syrup and honey, information on basic maple syrup, raising bees, rearing Queen Bees and foot tours of the sugar bush.

Kripple Kreek Maple is having a hayrides and a pancake breakfast at Westside Cafe in Clear Lake with pancakes, maple sausage, scrambled eggs, beverage with free will donation going to the Clear Lake Park.

Participating the tour are: Hardwood Hill Sugar Bush, 802 150th Av, Amery, WI 54001 Z Orchard, 654 115th St, Amery, WI 54001 Kripple Creek Syrup Company, 955 USH 63 (corner of 63 and Cty Rd F), Clear Lake, WI 54005 Rouzer’s 5R Hibbs McKinley Maples, 250 STH 48, Cumberland, WI 54829 Hustad’s Sugar Bush, 216 11½ St, Cumberland, WI 54829 Gustafson’s Sugar Bush, 3242 130th St, Frederic, WI 54837 High Point Maple Syrup, 1278 300th Av (County Rd W), Frederic, WI 54837 Christian Maple Syrup, 12926 County Rd O, Grantsburg, WI 54840 Engstrand’s Maple Syrup, 2849 210th St, Luck, WI 54853 Morley’s Maple Syrup, 1346A STH 48, Luck, WI 54853 Richter Maple, 2717 170th St, Luck, WI 54853 Tapped That, 1989 250th Av, Luck, WI 54853 Trade River Sugar Bush, 2878 Sunset Drive, Luck, WI 54853 Mlejnek Family Sugar Bush, 1981 26th Av, Rice Lake, WI 54868 Wisconsin is the fourth highest maple producing State in the U.S., behind only Vermont, New York and Maine. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service, in 2017, Maple Farm Producers installed a total of 735,000 taps and producing 200,000 gallons of maple syrup.

Trails close Polk County snowmobile trials closed as of midnight, March 13. The Polk County segment of the Gandy Dancer trail will also close to ATVs/UTVs frozen ground use as of midnight on 3/13/18.

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[Insert Cool Name Here]; Back: Carter Nielson, Maya Curtis, Sophia Danielson, Grace Carlson, Front: Veronica Fox, Hannah Justice, and Brady Prindle.

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Something Salty: Aisley Albee, Iris Hegarty, Desiree Wishard, Eden Hose

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Amery Alligators: Anna Gould, Grace Williamson, Sophie Morales, Anna Williamson, Addie Gould, and Elise Powell

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Supernovas: Gavin Salmon, Jesse Dooner, Madelyn Mike, Zoey Ellingsworth, Zach Long

Starry Knights: Back row are Lucy Curtis, Chase Jonns, Brandyl Harlander. Front row are Rebecca Kegley, Megan Novak, and Torri Jonns.

Five Destination Imagination teams advance to State Amery Destination Imagination was successful on Saturday, March 10at the St. Croix/West Central Regional Destination Imagination Tournament in creative problem-solving events. Eight teams in grades 3-12 travelled to Osceola to compete, and all gave great performances.

Five teams will travel to UW Stevens Point for the State Finals Tournament, competing against top Wisconsin teams March 24.

From the Intermediate School, the “Amery Alligators” won third place in the

elementary “Unlikely Attraction” scientific division, and the team took first place in their instant challenge division. The team is invited to represent Amery Warriors at State Finals. Erin Meier-Williamson and Kim Gould are coaches. Members are Anna Gould, Grace Williamson, Sophie Morales, Anna Williamson, Addie Gould, and Elise Powell.

The Middle School scientific team in the “Unlikely Attraction” division was the highest scoring team in their instant challenge performance over

twelve other teams and finished third overall, going on to represent Amery at the State competition. Beth Carlson and Jessica Fox coach the “[Insert Cool Name Here] team,” and the members are Carter Nielson, Maya Curtis, Sophia Danielson, Grace Carlson, Veronica Fox, Hannah Justice, and Brady Prindle.

Also from the Middle School, the improvisation team, “Something Salty,” took first place at the regional competition and will compete in Stevens Point. Tournament officials gave special

recognition of their completely unique solution to the challenge in a rare DaVinci award. Veteran coaches Mandy Lemme and Heather Hegarty provide leadership for Aisley Albee, Iris Hegarty, Eden Hose, and Desiree Wishard.

From the High School, the “Starry Knights” improvisation team won first place in their Instant Challenge division and second place overall for the skits they performed in five minutes with elements they received seconds before performing. Brandyl Har-

lander, Lucy Curtis, Rebecca Kegley, Chase Jonns, Victorria Jonns, and Megan Novak are led by team managers Shayne Curtis and Dawn Kegley.

The Amery Middle School engineering structure team, “Supernovas” earned third place and will advance to State Finals in Stevens Point.

Members Zach Long, Madelyn Mike, Gavin Salmon, Zoey Ellingsworth, and Jesse Dooner are led by Shar Lopez and Teri Long.

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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 14: 9:15 a.m. Bible Study at the Amery Library conference room, led by Pastor Dan; 6 p.m. Soup Supper at Elim; 7 p.m. Lenten worship at Elim.

Sunday, March 18: 8:30 a.m. Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship.

Tuesday, March 20: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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 14: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 pm. Soup Supper; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Service/Youth Group; 7:15 p.m. Money Management.

Thursday, March 15: 8:15 a.m. Ministerium; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, March 16: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens.

Saturday, March 17: 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Movie.

Sunday, March 18: 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Congregational Giving meeting; 11:15 a.m. Family Game Day. Monday, March 19: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, March 20: 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 14: All at Little Falls: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Meal; 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation; 6 p.m. First Communion (grades 3+) and parents meet with Pastor Lori; 6 p.m. Video Presentation; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 8 p.m. Choir.

Thursday, March 8: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Saturday, March 17: Walking Together 2018.

Sunday, March 18: 11 a.m. Deronda Worship with communion.

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 14: 6 p.m. Soup & Sandwich Supper; 7 p.m. Lenten Worship; 8:15 p.m. Council meeting.

Sunday, March 18: 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.

Wednesday, March 14: 6 p.m. Soup Supper at Elim; 7 p.m.

Lenten worship at Elim.

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 14: 5 p.m. Church in Society; 6 p.m.

Lenten supper served by Men in Mission; 7 p.m. Worship; 8 p.m. Church Council.

Thursday, March 15: 8 a.m. Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle, Wanda Johnson hosts; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, March 18: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, Choir.

Monday, March 19: 6-10 p.m. AR Quilt Guild.

Tuesday, March 20: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, March 14: 6 p.m. Soup; 7 p.m. Lenten service.

Thursday, March 15: 11 a.m. Priscilla Circle at Carrie Buhr’s; 11 a.m. CLAMA meeting.

Saturday, March 17: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Sunday, March 18: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. First Communion class; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Tuesday, March 20: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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“Come near to God and he will come near to you.”

—James 4:8 NIV

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.

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.

he first and last advice for a Christian—and indeed for any believer—is to cultivate a close relationship with God. If your relationship with God is distant and abstract, then perhaps you are going about it the wrong way. Admittedly, it can be difficult to have a relationship with God, since God is more a spiritual than a physical being, and the only way to know and commune with Him is through prayer and meditation, perhaps supplemented by the reading of scripture. One of the things that scripture tells us is that God typically speaks quietly. Those who are expecting God’s voice to sweep them off their feet are bound to be disappointed. It’s a lot more likely that you will hear the gentle voice of God while praying quietly. It’s also necessary to have a receptive attitude to God, and to be open to the nudging of the Holy Spirit. God may be telling us repeatedly to change something in our life, but He won’t force us to change. You are free to heed the divine advice or not, and for your relationship with God to grow, you must meet Him halfway. Strive to heed His counsel and seek him with a humble and sincere heart. – Christopher Simon

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LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, March 14: All at Little Falls: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Meal; 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation; 6 p.m. First Communion (grade 3+) and parents meet with Pastor Lori; 6 p.m. Video Presentation; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 8 p.m. Choir.

Thursday, March 15: 9 am. LF Women’s Bible Study.

Saturday, March 17: Walking Together 2018.

Sunday, March 18: 8 a.m. Worship with communion., 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 14: 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 5 p.m. Soup Supper; 6 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Lenten worship; 7:15 p.m. Youth BRB. Thursday, March 15: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, March 18: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Lenten Adult Education.

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 14: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 5:30 p.m.

Soup and Sandwich Supper; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 7:45 p.m.

Choir practice.

Thursday, March 15: 8:15 a.m. Amery Ministerium at East Immanuel Lutheran.

Sunday, March 18: Food Pantry; 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Friday, March 16: 4:30-7 p.m. KC Fish Fry; 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross; 3-3:45 p.m. Lent Reconciliation, 3 p.m. Euchristic Minister Training, 3rd Grade Bake Sale after Mass; Sunday, March 18: 11:30 a.m. Eucharistic Minister Training, 3rd Grade Bake Sale after Mass, 4:30 pm. Little Flowers Girls Club; Tuesday, March 20: Stations of the Cross after 9 a.m. CS, Chrism Mass in Superior.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, March 14: 7 p.m. Fourth Midweek Lenten service at St. John’s.

Thursday, March 15: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, March 18: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, March 14: 7 p.m. Fourth Midweek Lenten service at St. John’s.

Sunday, March 18: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation.

Tuesday, March 20: 6:30 p.m.Bible Study.

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

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

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, March 14: All at Little Falls: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Meal; 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation; 6 p.m. First Communion (grades 3+) and parents meet with Pastor Lori; 6 p.m. Video Presentation; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal.

Saturday, March 17: Walking Together 2018.

Sunday, March 18: 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, March 14: 5:30 p.m. Community Meal; 6 p.m.

Kid’s Blast/CREW/Adult; 7 p.m. Team 3 Practice.

Thursday, March 15: 6:30 p.m. The Cleansing Stream Seminar at UCC. Saturday, March 17: 6:30 p.m. Revive Service.

Sunday, March 18: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school/Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 3; 10 a.m. Worship service; Easter Choir practice; 7 p.m. Friendship Builders at Ridgeview.

Monday, March 19: 5 p.m. Grief Support Group at Margaret Peterson’s.

Tuesday, March 20: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m.

Ridgeview Small Group; 6:45 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at Lynn Pickards.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, March 14: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 5 p.m.

Lent Supper; 5:45 p.m. Confirmation, HS Extreme Sacrifice; 6 p.m. Choir; 7 p.m. Lent Worship.

Thursday, March 15: 10 a.m. Lenten Bible Study.

Sunday, March 18: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion, Luther Point Bible Camp Sunday; 9 a.m. Coffee Hour; 9:15 a.m. Sunday Spark (PJ day), Studio 7/8.

Tuesday, March 20: 7 p.m. Council meeting.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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La Crosse diocese terminates employee pension plan LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — The bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse has informed hundreds of current and former employees they won’t be getting all the pension benefits they were counting on for their retirement.

In a letter to members of the Lay Employees’ Retirement Plan, Bishop William Patrick Callahan says the diocese is terminating the pension plan, which was frozen in 2007 and had been underfunded for years. The plan covers Catholic school teach-

ers, rectory workers, custodians, secretaries and other employees in 19 west-central Wisconsin counties.

The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram reports an estimated 1,000 people could be affected by the decision. The bishop’s letter says funds in the plan will be distributed as a one-time lump sum payment to eligible participants. Monthly payments will continue until the final payout is made, likely sometime this summer.

DEATH NOTICES Earl A.Lovejoy, 84, Amery, died Sunday, March 11.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdayt with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.

For further information and to sign an online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements are being made with the Williamson- White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Ave. N, Amery.

Violette “Vi” M. Cicchese, 91, Hudson, formerly of Clayton, died Friday, March 9 at the Comforts of Home in Hudson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, at the Immanuel Lutheran church, 124 Church St., Clayton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

For further information and to sign an online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements are being made with the Williamson- White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Ave. N, Amery.

Glenn P. Baldwin, 70, Range, died Monday, March 12, at Good Samaritan in St. Croix Falls.

Funeral services are pending with the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery.

For further information and to sign an online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements are being made with the Williamson- White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Ave. N, Amery

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OBITUARIES

Alice I. Carr

Frances M. Cotch

Francis James “Jim” Algeo

Alice Ione Yager Carr passed away March 8, 2018 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. She was born in Clear Lake Township March 21, 1949 the daughter of Carole (Blosmore) and Florenz (Sonny) Yager. Alice was the oldest of seven children.

Alice grew up in Clayton, WI and graduated from Clayton Schools in 1967. After graduation, she worked at Fabri-Tek Corp., and as a playground supervisor for Clayton School District. Later, Alice worked as an aide for the special education program at Amery School District.

Alice married Bruce Carr in 1970 and was blessed with three children. Alice had a great love of life. She loved her family dearly and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed going to auctions, shopping, eating at Chinese restaurants, and going to garage sales in her free time.

Alice was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma cancer in her 50’s. She fought the cancer battle for over 10 years. She was a fighter.

Alice came down with Influenza A and pneumonia in March 2018. She passed away March 8, 2018 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN, surrounded by family and loved ones. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Carole Yager-Retana.

Left to mourn her passing are her children, Bruce Carr Jr., Victoria (Sherman) Lindsley, Waylon (Tiffany) Carr, special friend David Lambert; six grandchildren, Stephan Radman, Alicia Pichelman (Brian Sunday), Megan Pichelman (Jordan Dachel), Christopher Pichelman (Kenna Filter), Luke Carr and Levi Carr; five great-grandchildren; five siblings, Marjorie Yager, Bill Yager, Jack (Cheryl) Yager, Thomas (Pamela) Yager and Marion (David) Posey; several nieces and nephews, and numerous extended relatives and friends.

She will be deeply missed by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, beginning at 4 p.m. at Straight 8 Bar, 594 US 8, Amery, WI 54001.

Frances Mae Cotch age 91, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Comforts of Home Assisted Living in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Frances was born on February 22, 1927 to Carl and Maline (Western) Christopherson in Stanley, Wisconsin. Frances attended and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1945. She graduated with a teaching certificate from Eau Claire State Teachers College and a master’s degree in 1972 from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

She married Walter Cotch on June 2, 1950 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Menomonie, WI. They made their home in Clayton, WI and later moved to Amery, WI. She was a teacher at Clayton for many years. Walter preceded her in death on September 18, 1998. She married Jerome (Bud) Anderson in September 2004 and he preceded her in death in December of 2006.

Frances was a proud member of the Sons of Norway, Amery Red Hats, Homemakers and a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Amery, as well as many other organizations. Frances was a volunteer at Amery Hospital and Schools. In addition, she served as the Vice President of the Synodical Women’s Organization for the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling to many different places, including South America and Europe. She enjoyed knitting prayer shawls, quilting, playing the organ, piano and psalmodikan. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, she especially loved playing a game of chicken foot with her family.

Frances is survived by 2 sons, Keith (Diane) of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Darrel (Julie) of Eagan, Minnesota; daughter, Renee (Dennis) Miller of Meridian, Idaho; 4 grandchildren, Brianna (Zane) Woolsey, Bryan (Melissa) Cotch, Kevin (Sheireen Moin) Cotch and Samuel (Lydia Hannah) Cotch; 3 great grandchildren, Ellianna, Carter and Vivian. She is also survived by 3 step-grandchildren and 10 step-great grandchildren; her cousins Oliver (Suny) Agerlie, Clarice (Kieth) Anderson, Gordon (Carol) Kalkind; two sisters-in-law, Verna Cotch, Irene Kaehler and many nieces, nephews and special friends.

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Francis James “Jim” Algeo was born in Cumberland, Wisconsin on August 11, 1934 the son of Dr. Stephen A. and Winefred (Waters) Algeo. He graduated from Cumberland High School in 1952 and shortly after enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in the Navy for 20 years. He had an interesting career in the Navy serving as a hospital Corpman and served in stations all over the world. He made 94 parachute jumps all over the world. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the Navy Seals, and was wounded in combat and received the Purple Heart.

After being discharged from the Navy he came back to Cumberland. He worked full time while attending college for four years on the GI Bill. It was during that time that he met and married Malissia Gerhard in 1978. He went to work for Stella Cheese as a field man. Some years later he left Stella Cheese and became a rural mail carrier with the Clayton Post Office. He delivered mail for 10 years.

Jim enjoyed duck hunting and deer hunting as well as getting together with friends. He was an avid supporter of conservation and very active in Duck’s Unlimited. He was active in the local DU Chapter in a variety of positions.

Jim died at his home in rural Clayton on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the age of 83.

He was preceded in death by his parents and halfbrother Patrick Algeo.

Surviving family members include his wife Malissia; step-mother Jean Algeo; daughter Melody Anne Algeo; grandson Bolton (Ema) Algeo; and great granddaughter Ava Johnson. He also leaves a sister Ann Satterlee and one half-sister Peggy Beyer (Cliff) as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, Wisconsin. There was a visitation for the hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors will be at the West Clayton Covenant Cemetery in rural Clayton, Wisconsin.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements.

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Douglas E. Gilbertson Douglas Earl Gilbertson, 81, of Clayton, WI walked into the arms of Jesus on March 5, 2018, after a courageous 4 ½ year battle with brain lymphoma. Doug lived with a twinkle in his bright blue eyes and drew strength and happiness from serving others. He was a devoted family man and took immense pride in the lives of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Doug was born December 18, 1936 in Joel, WI and attended Clayton Schools, graduating from Clayton High School in 1954. A lifelong patriot, Doug proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956-1958.

Doug married the love of his life, Gerry (Ogg), on December 19, 1959. He spent his career at the Clayton Feed Mill, first working for his father (Abner), then owning and operating the business until his retirement in 1995.

Doug was an avid outdoorsman, skilled carpenter, talented athlete, and was dedicated to serving his community. He was a charter member of the Clayton Lions Club and served on the Clayton School Board, the Clayton volunteer fire department, Amery Hospital Board and as the Clayton Village Clerk. He also operated the mill at the Moon Lake threshing bee and volunteered as a broadcaster of Clayton High School sports. Doug was a life-long member of Faith Lutheran Church in Clayton, WI, where he served on the Church Council, the Call Committee, and the Remodeling Team. Doug was a devoted fan of the Clayton Bears and the Green Bay Packers.

Doug and Gerry were blessed to spend the past 25 winters at their home in Bradenton, FL. They loved spending time with their Florida neighbors and hosting vacationing family members as they all enjoyed long days at the beach, pancake breakfasts, visits to the flea market, playing bean bag toss, and laughter filled happy hours. Doug especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the yard, flipping blue

cheeseburgers at Clayton Cheese Days, and creating woodworking projects for loved ones. His work ethic, integrity, sense of humor, generosity and unconditional love will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gerry; children: Tracey (Walt) Weaver, Cherie (Randy) Norberg, Scott (Julie) Gilbertson, Jodie (Randy) Denzer, Chris (Joe) Lawson; Grandchildren: Christopher (Tara) Mumm, Lindsey and Cassie Weaver, Brandon (Erica), Benji (Donielle), and Carissa Norberg, Ryan (Jackie) Gilbertson, Nick LaBlanc, Jake Williamson, Mollie and Bob Gilbertson, and Samantha and Zak Morgen; Great-Grandchildren: Evelyn Mumm, Hannah, Riley, Kacie, and Theo Norberg, Brynn, Cashton, and Kennedi Gilbertson, Keaton Marlett, and Kinlee Skillings; siblings: brother Bruce (Linda), sisters Shirley (Bruce) Plomski, Kathie Lien, Joyce (Dan) Helmueller, and several nieces and nephews.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents Abner and Iris Gilbertson, mother and father-in-law Clare and Elnora Ogg, brother Duane and brothers-in-law Don Jerrick and Ron Lien.

The Celebration of Life service was held at Faith Lutheran Church in Clayton, WI on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Margaret Grant officiating. Music was provided by Carol VanHeuklom.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center – Research, or to the American Cancer Society.

Honorary Casketbearers were Bob Carlson, Pete Cogbill, Mike Jensen, Marlin Klatt, Ed Langham, Duke Thurs, Sam Port, and Cecil Meredith.

Casketbearers were Bob Gilbertson, Christopher Mumm, Ryan Gilbertson, Benji Norberg, Nick LaBlanc, Brandon Norberg, Zak Morgen, Jake Williamson.

Interment was in the Clayton Cemetery with Military Honors by the Clear Lake Area Veterans Honor Guard.

The family sincerely thanks Dr. Nowakowski, Dr. Uhm, and Dr. Meyer at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, and the staff at The Deerfield and St. Croix Hospice for their incredibly compassionate care for Doug.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home and Cremation Services handled the arrangements.

Violette “Vi” M. Cicchese Violette “Vi” Mae Cicchese age 91, of Hudson formerly of Clayton, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Comforts of Home in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Vi was born on May 3, 1926 to Oscar and Rose (Pahlow) Schusted in Clayton, Wisconsin. Vi worked as a seamstress making snowmobile suits for many years. In her free time she loved quilting, jig saw puzzles but most of all loved traveling.

Vi is survived by her daughters, Dona (Ed) Glowe, Joan (Wendel) Nordquist, Julie (Russ Rolf), Danette Gibson; 2 sons, Bruce (Shirley) Cicchese and Barry (Maureen) Cicchese; 22 grandchildren, Nicole, Larry, James, Tammy, Anthony, Wendy, Daniel, Jerry, Angie (Zach), Sam (Sonya), Gina (Cory), Lincoln, Roman, Lily, Owen, Edwin Jr (Stacey), Stephanie and Scott (Gloria), Kyle (Melissa), Keri, Kacey Miller (Jared) Allison (John Chapman), Hilarie; 28 greatgrandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a nephew Kyle and a son-in-law, Mark.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 124 Church Street in Clayton, Wisconsin with Pastor Greg Becker officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place following the service at the Clayton Cemetery.

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

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Earl A. Lovejoy Earl Alfred Lovejoy age 84, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, March 11, 2018.

Earl was born on October 26, 1933 to George and Heloise (Nichols) Lovejoy in Rochester, Minnesota.

After graduating high school in 1951 Earl entered the United States Navy and served 3 years in Quam in communications.

He was later honorably discharged.

On February 22, 1955 Earl married Evelyn Bruns and to this union 4 children were born in Minnesota and later moved to Amery, Wisconsin in 1966.

Earl was long time member of the Knights of Columbus where he became a Grand Knight and the Amery Lions club. He was honored with the Lions foundation Melvin Jones Fellow award. Earl was a member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery where he volunteered many hours at the church. In his free time he loved to garden especially growing roses, playing tennis and golf, but ultimately he loved to travel and spend time with his family and friends.

Earl worked as a traveling salesman for most of his working career and also for 10 years at Andersen Windows while also managing the footwear department at El’s clothing. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was very generous with his time and love to his family and community.

Earl is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn; a son, Bryan of Katy, Texas; 3 daughters, Carlen Lovejoy of Bloomington, Minnesota; Deanne (Mike) Gould of Amery, Wisconsin and Nancy (Jerry) Stang of Prescott, Wisconsin; 8 grandchildren, JoDee, Jenni, Justin, Jackie, Tony, Andy, Wayne and Jackson; 8 great-grandchildren, Carson, Cooper, Jamie, Sadie, Owen, Stella, Nolan and Berkley; a sister, Dorothy Plunkett; 2 sisters-in-law, Aline and Ruth Lovejoy and many other brother and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Dick, Don, Leo and many brother and sisterin-laws.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery, Wisconsin with Father Gene Murphy officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the Church.

Interment will take place at a later date in the Spring.

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

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO REISSUE A WISCONSIN POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (WPDES) PERMIT No. WI-0024741-10-0 FOR THE COMPLETE PUBLIC NOTICE AND DETAILS GO TO THE WEB LINK: http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/wastewater/PublicNotices.html Permittee: Village of Milltown, 88 West Main Street., Milltown, WI 54858 Facility Where Discharge Occurs: Milltown Village of, Highway G, Sec 17, T35N-R17W Receiving Water and Location: The Groundwater within the Balsam Branch Watershed in the St. Croix River Drainage Basin in Polk County Brief Facility Description: The Village of Milltown owns and operates a wastewater treatment plant consisting of two aerated lagoons followed by a stabilization pond. The treated wastewater is discharge to groundwater via two spray irrigation fields.

The system has an “emergency only” outfall to the groundwater via a seepage cell in the event that the spray irrigation system cannot be used.

Five groundwater monitoring wells are situated around the perimeter of the spray irrigation system to measure groundwater impacts.

Permit Drafter: Sheri A. Snowbank, DNR, 810 Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801, (715) 6354131, sheri.snowbank@ wisconsin.gov Basin Engineer: Michelle Balk, DNR, 810 W Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801, (715) 6354054, Michelle.Balk@ Wisconsin.gov The Department has tentatively decided that the above specified WPDES permit should be reissued.

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Information on file for this permit action, including the draft permit, fact sheet and permit application, may be reviewed on the internet at the above web link or may be inspected and copied at the permit drafter’s office during office hours. Information on this permit may also be obtained by calling the permit drafter or by writing to the Department.

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REGULAR AMERY CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 7th, 2018 The Amery City Council met for a regular meeting on February 7th, 2018 at City Hall. Mayor Kay Erickson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Present: Erickson, Rick Davis, Kristen Vicker, Rick Van Blaricom, Julie Riemenschneider, Tim Strohbusch, Sharon Paulson.

Staff present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Frances Duncanson, Dale Koehler, Amy Stormberg, Chanz Green.

Others present: Larry Stelter, Jessica de la Cruz, Bob Zank, Gloria Lansin, and Steve Waterman.

Clerk Duncanson took roll call.

Amy Stormberg led the Pledge of Allegiance Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to approve the minutes of the January 3rd, 2018 Council Meeting.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

OFFICERS REPORTS City Administrator - More-Sykes: The past couple of weeks have been busy implementing PTO and with Committee meetings.

Police Chief - Marson: Was excused and had copies of the monthly report available.

Asst. DPW - Green: The Dept. has been busy with nuisance snowfalls. Please do not shovel snow in to the streets after they are cleared. The small building for the new lift station is up at Flagpole Park with construction beginning as soon as weather permits. Public Works staff attended training this month.

Fire Chief - Koehler: Presented a plaque of recognition to Steve Waterman on his retirement after 45 years of service to the Fire Dept. The Dept. has 65 calls to date with 21 of those EMS. Koehler gave a PowerPoint on ISO ratings and reminds homeowners to review their insurance policies to make sure the rating is correct. Donations were received to implement the I Am Responding application in to the County system. MABAS will be addressed later on the agenda.

Clerk-Treasurer - Duncanson: Reported on upcoming elections on February 20th and April 3rd. Tax collections are wrapping up. Year-end financial work and audit preparation is underway. Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Goeckner has accepted a position in southern Wisconsin.

Library Director - Stormberg: Minutes of Library Board meeting are in the packet along with the Directors report of events at the Library.

Committee Reports Safety - Vicker: Met on the Fire Dept. MABAS agreement and recommended to the Council to approve it.

Finance-Davis: The City Administrator will meet with Home Health Resources to renegotiate their microloan. The Amery Cemetery asked the City to reconsider continuing perpetual flower care and the Committee let the decision stand. The management analyst position will be considered. They want David Chanski to continue website maintenance as a contractor. The Committee discussed what to do with excess sick time due to the PTO conversion and cap.

Parks - Van Blaricom: The Committee met regarding Jorgenson field. The School has rescinded their offer to purchase the field. The Amery Softball Association attended the meeting along with School representatives and it was agreed how the field would be managed. The Parks Committee offers Memorial Day and Veterans Day weekend free camping for veterans.

They discussed a Christmas lighting attraction in City parks in cooperation with City community groups. One half of the Granum Boat Landing grant funds have been drawn.

New Business Moore –Sykes reported on a letter received from Dave Clausen regarding the zoning being shown incorrectly at his property at 741 Harriman Ave. South.

On the map it is being shown as R-1 when it is in fact C-2. Moore-Sykes researched the issue with the City assessor, attorney, and consultant MSA. All agreed this was an administrative error that could be corrected without any specific action.

The Council discussed borrowing to purchase a new wildland truck for the Fire Dept. Bremer offered terms of 3.47% interest for five years on $110,000. Strohbusch wants to see other financing options at possibly lower rates.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Vicker to direct City staff to pursue lower rate financing options for the truck and authorize signatures for loan documents if a lower rate is found, but to monitor rising interest rates to lock in the best rate available.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Strohbusch to approve Resolution 02-2018 for the City to join the MABAS system through Polk County.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Riemenschneider to approve Resolution 03-2018 to approve the Polk County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Paulson to approval the proposed contract with Cooper Engineering for services related to the Granum boat landing project.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Davis and seconded by Van Blaricom to contract with David Chanski to provide monthly website services at $500 a month on a month to month basis.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

City Strategic Planning was suggested as part of the City Organizational Plan by consultant Patrick Ibarra.

Strategic planning involves developing goals that are important to the community to move forward with budget and timelines to accomplish specific goals. The first step is to get quotes from firms offering strategic planning services.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to gather information on firms for strategic planning services.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Paulson and seconded by Riemenschneider to approve operator licenses for Sabata, Dodge, Brown, Anderson, and Mosio.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

There were no questions from the public regarding agenda items Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider at 6:21 p.m.to go in to closed session proceedings under WI §19.85 (1) (c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. This pertains to: The Public Works Director, the Chief of Police, Sewer Plant Operator, and Maintenance Dept. employee.

The Committee continued in closed session proceedings under WI §19.85 (1) (e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. This pertains to an offer to purchase City owned property.

Roll call vote: Ayes-Strohbusch, Riemenschneider, Davis, Van Blaricom, Vicker, Paulson Motion by Davis and seconded by Riemenschneider to come out of closed session proceedings at 7:31 p.m.

Roll call vote: Ayes-Strohbusch, Riemenschneider, Davis, Van Blaricom, Vicker, Paulson Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Van Blaricom to accept an offer to purchase for $54,900 from Stephen Ripley for City owned property described as lot #3 Center Street West.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by RVB TS and seconded by to adjourn at 7:33 p.m.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Hoping to give back to the community that supports it and helps animals in need, the Eau Claire County Humane Association has opened the Community Pet Pantry.

Inside the pantry — housed in a shed on the shelter’s property — people in need can find food for their cats, dogs and other pets, along with supplies, including cat litter.

Recently, the pantry had rabbit cages along with rabbit and guinea pig food available, said Liz Berg, the association’s kennel supervisor and foster coordinator.

“I don’t think a day goes by at the shelter where someone doesn’t come in and donate food and supplies,” Berg told the Leader-Telegram . “We can’t always use it all, and knowing there is a need in the community, we wanted to do something to help.”

In addition, shelter staff also wanted to do something to honor Katherine Schneider’s many years of service to the community.

Schneider, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire psychologist emerita, launched the We All Love Our Pets program in 2006 in Eau Claire. Under the auspices of the humane association, the program

furnished pet food and supplies to owners who, because of a combination of age and frailty, disability and low income, couldn’t get out and shop for their beloved companion animals’ needs.

“When you read about people giving their own meals to their animals, it’s sad,” Schneider said in a 2013 interview. “I thought, `We can do better than that.’ “ The longtime animal lover started the program after reading an article in the November 2005 issue of Ladies’ Home Journal about a similar venture that provided pet food for Meals on Wheels clients with pets.

The program ended in December; however, the humane association will continue to make monthly deliveries to Park Tower Apartments in Eau Claire, said Elise Bauer, the shelter’s executive director.

The Community Pet Pantry opened Jan. 1, and people who need to visit it can do so anonymously from 9 a.m. to close daily, except on Mondays, when the pantry is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Berg said. For complete shelter hours are listed on the association’s website.

“It’s there for the community, and we want them to use it,” Bauer said. “But we ask that people take only what they need, so we can help others.”

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In a post about the humane association in November, Schneider said she thought the pantry will meet the needs of many of the program’s customers and others not in the program.

Bauer agreed.

“We regularly get calls from people looking for help,” she said, noting the shelter used to send excess pet food and litter to the St. Francis Food Pantry.

While the St. Francis pantry was created to assist hungry people, its officials also are willing to offer any donated pet food and cat litter to clients who need it.

“The families definitely know that we receive (pet food) from time to time, and we are handing it out as soon as we get it,” said Kristie Matthaei, St. Francis’ executive director, in December.

If the Community Pet Pantry “can help someone feed and keep their pet, that’s great,” Berg said.

The Dunn County Humane Society opened the Little Pet Food Pantry outside its shelter in mid2017.

“We don’t want anyone to go hungry, not a person or an animal,” said Josh Dalton, DCHS executive director, about a month after the pantry opened.

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A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2018, at 6:30 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Closed Session 6:00 pm Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statue 19.85(1)(c).

A. Personnel Action III. Open Session 6:30 pm IV. Spotlight on Education V. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers VI. Community Comments VII. Administrative/Committee/Department Reports A. Administrator Reports B. Legislative Update VIII. Informational Items A. Presentation - Mr. Kuchta WASB Achievement Award To Chelsea Whitley B. 2018-19 Preliminary Budget Projections Mr. Kuchta C. Youth Options Eliminated-Early College Credit Program and Start College Now Mr. Doerfler D. AGR (Achievement Gap Reduction) Mrs. Meyer IX. Action Items A. 2018-19 Boys' Hockey Co-op Agreement B. 2018 Summer School Information Mrs. Sjogren C. CESA #11 2018-19 Shared Services Contract - Mr. Kuchta X. Closed Session A. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. In order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c).

B. Personnel Action Items to be discussed in Closed Session XI. Open Session A. The Board may take action on personnel items that were discussed in closed session.

XII. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings. If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting.

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

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CL Warriors sweep Sectionals to gain State Tournament Berth The Clear Lake Warriors punched their ticket to the WIAA Boys Basketball Tournament in Madison with a Sectional Final victory over the Durand Panthers, 51-44, on Saturday, March 10. It will be only the second time in the history of the school that a Clear Lake boys basketball team has reached the State Tournament. The only other time the Warriors earned a tournament bid was in 1972.

The Warriors took their first step toward the Sectional Championship on Thursday when they took on the Webster Tigers at Amery High School. In a hardfought battle the Warriors were victorious, 54-42.

Three Warriors scored in double figures including Bailey Blanchard with 17, Daymond Bad Horse with 15 and Marshall Cain adding 14. Blanchard was a perfect 7 for 7 from the free throw line and Bad Horse was 3 for 4 from long range. In addition, Marshall Cain led the Warriors in rebounds with 8. Bryce Hacker had 7 boards as did Blanchard.

The Warriors then traveled to New Richmond for the Sectional Final game against the Durand Panthers. The Panthers defeated Eau Claire Regis in their Sectional Semi-Final game to earn a spot in the final.

Early in the contest Clear Lake was able to work inside to score some points in the paint, with Hacker scoring the first two Warrior baskets. Durand also had success on the offensive end of the court and kept the game close. A low-scoring first half ended with the Warriors in the lead 19-15.

The Warriors started the second half strong and extended their lead to as many as 10 points, but the Panthers continued to play tenacious defense and refused to relent. Durand was able to force some turnovers which helped them pull within four points in the closing minutes of the game. However, that would be as close as they would come, and the Warriors prevailed.

Against Durand, Blanchard and Hacker shared the top spot in scoring each putting in 15 points. Bad Horse was close behind pouring in 13 points. Cain dominated on the boards pulling down a season-best 14 rebounds for the Warriors.

Following the game, Warrior head coach Jason Sargent reflected on moment, “It is really hard to put this whole experience into words. Our players have worked very hard to get to this point and it is amazing to see it all pay off like this. I couldn’t be more proud of this group of young men.”

Sargent also expressed his appreciation of the support the team has received, “The fans have also been great during this playoff run because they really provide an energy that our players are able to feed off of. Thanks to everyone who has helped make this moment so special.”

The Warriors will be the only team in all five divisions to take an undefeated record (25-0) into the State Tournament. The Warriors received the number two seed among the four state-qualifying teams in Division 4. They will take on #3 seed Marathon on Thursday, March 15th. Tip-off at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI will be at 8:15 pm.

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The Warriors had some enthusiastic fans supporting them during their Sectional Final victory.

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Bailey Blanchard goes in for a basket versus Durand in the Sectional Final game.

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Marshall Cain puts up a shot against Webster in the Sectional Semi-Final game held in Amery.

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Pee Wee A wins State Championship Pee Wee A team won the State Championship in Marshfield this weekend. win against Waupaca 6-4 Goals: Vincent Greene 3, William Jensen 1, Jasic Manning 1, Jacob Maxon 1 Assists: Vincent Greene 2, Stewart Hellie 2, Jasic Manning

1, Jacob Maxon 1, Fredrick Henningsgard 1, Avery Starzecki 1 Saves: Avery Starzecki 10 Win against Beaver Dam Goals: William Jensen 4, Fredrick Henningsgard 1 Assists: Vincent Greene, Daniel Koch 1, Fredrick Henningsgard 1

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McCarty places sixth in Midwest Ski Championships Myka McCarty, age 8, second grader at Amery elementary school competed in the Midwest championship race on Sunday March 4th. She represented the Trollhaugen Developmental Ski Team. Myka competed against racers from all over the Midwest. Myka raced in both the Alpine slalom and the Giant slalom to bring home a sixth place overall finish!

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rush infusion, while veteran cornerback _ or two — would also help, especially after Packers agreed to deal CB Damarious Randall to Browns for QB DeShone Kizer. He arrives to potentially bring more competition for backup quarterback job following Brett Hundley’s inconsistent performance while Aaron Rodgers was hurt. Tight end could be target again after Martellus Bennett was cut at midseason. Right side of offensive line is unsettled at guard

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Clayton falls to state champs in semifinals

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clayton’s girls’ basketball program’s fourth ever state tournament appearance ended in the same fashion as its previous three as it was brought to an end in the semifinal round.

This year, the Bears took on eventual Division 5 state champion Bangor at the Resch Center in Green Bay on March 9 and lost by a score of 54-47 in a game where Clayton overcame a 15-point first half deficit to tie the game with 10:46 remaining and take its only lead on a 3-pointer by forward Alison Leslie with 6:49 left in the contest.

“Our offense finally had some flow and we had the momentum hitting shots, and our defensive intensity was incredible,” said Clayton Coach Kevin Fall.

Kailey Ketz did all she could to keep the Bears within striking distance in the first half as the guard scored nine of the team’s 22 points while shooting 2-for-4 from 3-point range. She also pitched in a pair of assists and a pair of steals.

While Ketz upped her game in the second half with 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting along with two more assists and two more steals, that’s when Leslie really came alive. Leslie exploded for 16 second half points on 6-for-7 shooting the included four 3-pointers.

“The game plan was focused on trying to work inside out,” Coach Fall said. “We wanted to pass to the post to get defensive collapse so we could find open shooters on the perimeter. We knew it would be tough to get shots off in the paint because of Bangor’s size and length. We also talked about stepping Alison Leslie out to the perimeter to get more looks against her bigger defender.”

Leslie finished the game with a team-best five 3-pointers and 23 total points. She also added four rebounds and two assists.

Ketz had a strong all-around game with 20 points, four 3-pointers, four assists, four steals and one rebound.

Pitching in a team-high eight rebounds and one block was Kennedy Patrick, who also had six points and two assists.

Jaedyn Bussewitz scored three points and tallied an assist, steal and rebound. Kiana Fall scored two points and had two steals in addition to leading the team in assists, with seven.

“Ending our season at the state tournament the past three seasons has been like a dream,” Coach Fall said. “This year our sectional had four teams ranked in the top 10 in the Associated Press poll. We have played some very prolific players at the state tournament. We were playing very good basketball at the end of the season, and I was very optimistic that this could be the year we would be playing in

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Alison Leslie drives to the hoop past Jaclyn Freit, for 2 of her team’s 23 points.

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Kailey Ketz gets past Bangor’s Elizabeth Nicolai for 2 of her 20 points

the game once, at 27-27, on a and 65 percent from the line.

3-pointer by Brianna Hagen Leading the state champs with 5:36 left in the game. with 24 points, 12 rebounds, The good news for Clayton is two blocks and two steals was it returns all 10 players from center and UW-Milwaukee this year’s recruit Emma team next Wittmershaus. season.

Ariana Hundt “It is a scored 11 points very diffioff the bench and cult task finished with to return seven rebounds, to the state two assists and a tournasteal. ment,” “Obviously Coach Fall when you reach said. “I’m the state tournasure it will ment you will be be a goal for facing great opthe 2018-19 ponents, and we Coach Kevin Fall season to had a bit of a slow take anothstart offensively, er trip to missing some Green Bay. We will work hard shots we normally hit,” Coach in the off-season and push Fall said. “The kids kept their ourselves to achieve this goal. composure and continued to (The) girls are excellent stubattle back. I was pleased with dents, great role models, and my team as we made some dedicated athletes. They repredefensive adjustments to try to sented our Clayton community slow down Bangor’s 6’3” post. in a first class way in Green The girls stuck with our game Bay as always. They truly are plan and gave themselves a a product of our great Clayton chance to win.” community. I’m very proud of Bangor (26-3), which entered their accomplishments on and the tournament as the thirdoff the court this season.” ranked Division 5 team in the state, handed top-ranked Black Other State Champions were: Hawk (28-1) its first loss of the Division 1 - Appleton North season in the championship (24-4) game by a score of 39-29. No Division 2 - Beaver Dam players reached double figure (25-2) points in the contest. WittDivision 3 - Marshall (27-1) mershaus was the closest with Division 4 - La Crosse Aquinine points. She also had nine nas (28-0) rebounds, three blocks and two steals. Jaclynn Freight tallied 15 rebounds for Bangor.

Bangor never trailed in the contest and had a lead as large as 12 points. Black Hawk tied

‘(The) girls are excellent students, great role models, and dedicated athletes.

I’m very proud of their accomplishments on and off the court this season.’

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Jaedyn Bussewitz eyes up a shot from behind the arc

the championship game on Saturday. Of course there is some disappointment not making it to the championship game, but we are proud to be one of the top four teams in Division 5. The season comes to an end eventually, and what better place to play the last game but

at the Resch?”

Clayton shot 43 percent from the field, 44 percent from 3-point land and 50 percent from the free throw line.

Overall, the Bears drained 11 3-pointers. Meanwhile, Bangor hit 50 percent from the field, 46 percent from beyond the arc,

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Front row (left to right): Brenna Schwartz, Sara Gilbertson, Ajahnei Twyman, Lexi Griffin, Siri Yuhas, Maddie Young, Avery Anderson, Mia Liedl, April Kyrola. Back Row: Dianne Dietrich, McKenna Heinn. Coaches not pictured: Jolene Koeppen and Jen Baldwin.

Premier Complex Fire Team takes MAGA Division 5 Championship The Premier Complex Fire team won the District Five Cmapionship of the Midwest Amateur Gymnastics Association (MAGA) at a meet held March 10, 2018 in LaCrosse, Wis. The Fire Team is made up of Lo-

cal Gymnasts from Amery, Clear Lake, Osceola, Glenwood City, Cumberland and Somerset.

In addition to the team title, Individual honors 1st Place Champions include: Ajahnei Twyman – Child Divi-

sion Bars Brenna Schwartz – Junior Division Bars Maddie Young - Senior Division Beam Sara Gilbertson-Senior Division Bars

Top-seeded Roncalli is making its second straight appearance and its seventh overall. In each of the Jets’ previous six experiences, they have fallen out of title contention in the semifinals. They return to the tournament field following a 60-50 win over The Prairie School in the Waukesha South Sectional final. The Jets placed runner-up in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference standings this season behind co-champions New Holstein and Division 3 qualifier Valders.

The only other experience at State for second-seeded Clear Lake came in Class C back in 1972 when the Warriors fell in the semifinals. They won the Central Division of the Lakeland Conference this season, and they are the champions of the New Richmond Sectional after downing Durand 51-44 in the final.

Third-seeded Marathon returns to the State tournament for the first time since 2011 and for the eighth time overall. The Red Raiders won the championship in that most recent appearance, and they had three straight Class C championships from 1975-77 to give them four State crowns overall.

They defeated Shiocton 60-48 in the Wausau East Sectional final to advance to State this season. They finished runner-up to Auburndale in the South Division of the Marawood Conference this year.

Fourth-seeded Pardeeville returns to the tournament for the first time since 1978 and for the sixth time overall. The Bulldogs claimed the State Class C championship in its first-ever experience at State in 1936. In addition, they finished runners-up in 1975 and 1978. This season, they edged Mineral Point 6261 in the final of the Baraboo Sectional to advance to the State semifinals. They are the champions of the West Division of the Trailways Conference this year.

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WIAA makes conference changes, rejects basketball equity 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 threeyear 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 201819. 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.

In other soccer-related action, the Board approved the renewal of the agreement with Uihlein Soccer Park as host of the State Boys and Girls Soccer Tournaments through 2025. The facility has served as home for the soccer tournaments since 2003-04.

In swimming and diving, the Board supported adding language to the tournament procedures to address substitutions after the meet starts because of injury or illness. A second swimming and diving recommendation approved by

the Board will require sectional swimming competitions to start no later than 1 p.m. beginning in 2018-19.

Additionally, a Board-amended Officials Advisory Committee recommendation to reduce the waiting period for coaches to rank officials from 36 hours to 12 hours after contests in all sports was passed.

Addressing requests for conference realignment, the Board gave its final approval to a plan that moves Cameron from the Lakeland Conference to the Heart O’ North Conference for all sports beginning in the fall of 2019. First approval was issued for a plan that moves Alma/Pepin into the Dairyland Conference for all sports beginning in the fall of 2019.

Membership rules require a 40-day window for schools involved in realignment plans to appeal the first consideration of the Board before it takes final action. Thus, schools have until March 12, 2018, to file an appeal of the initial vote. The Board will give final consideration of the plan at its meeting on April 24, 2018.

The Board also amended a football-only realignment consideration for southwest Wisconsin, which impacts seven conferences and 48 schools.

The plan will be presented for first consideration by the Board at its March 2 meeting.

Other topics presented in the executive staff reports to the Board were ongoing social media, marketing and technology efforts, as well as updates on the assistant director position search and the current standing of summer baseball. The Board also received liaison reports from Mike Thompson of the Department of Public Instruction, John Ashley of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards and Jeremy Schlitz of the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association.

The membership of the WIAA oversees interscholastic athletic programs for 512 senior high schools and 43 junior high/middle level schools in its membership. It sponsors 27 championship tournament series for boys and girls in 2017-18.

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy. If you’re happy in what you’re doing, you’ll like yourself Carolyn Lumsden and you’ll have inner peace. (Johnny Carson – Entertainer) 715-483-9738 Muffins are good anytime. These contain chocolate chips so could be a dessert, too.

CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS Beat together in larger bowl: 1 egg 3/4 c. milk 1/2 c. melted butter Combine and add to above, mixing until just moistened: 2 c. flour 1/2 c. sugar 1 T. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Stir in: 3/4 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Fill 12 greased/sprayed or lined muffin cups with the batter. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Cool 5 minutes in muffin pan then remove to wire rack to cool. Eat warm or room temp.

Recipe doubles nicely so make some for the freezer to have on hand for breakfast, a treat or with a meal.

This recipe uses chicken breasts and contains a lot of colorful vegetables.

SLOW COOKER COLORFUL CHICKEN STEW Combine in 5 qt. slow cooker: 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cubed 1 can (14-1/2 oz. Italian diced tomatoes, undrained 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2” cubes 5 medium carrots, chopped 3 celery ribs, chopped 2 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 cans (4 oz. ea.) mushroom stems and pieces, drained 2 low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. pepper (or to taste) Combine and stir into the mixture above: 2 c. cold water 1 T. cornstarch Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Serves about 8.

This is a simple dressing for greens. Make it ahead so you have some when you want to have a salad.

Looking for a casserole to serve? This is an easy one that’s made and ready to eat in about an hour. It’s a great way to use leftover rice.

TANGY SALAD DRESSING Combine in jar with a tight fitting lid that would hold a cup of ingredients: 1/2 c. olive oil- extra virgin 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 3 T. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. ground mustard Shake container vigorously to mix well. Store in refrigerator or put over salad greens and serve.

Makes 3/4 c. dressing. Can easily be doubled or tripled if you eat a lot of greens. You’ll have some ahead when you need it.

SO EASY RICE AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE Thaw and drain well: 1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained Make enough rice for 3 cups cooked.

In large skillet, melt: 1/2 stick butter (1/4 cup) Add and sauté 3-5 minutes or until tender: 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 3/4 c. chopped celery Add and stir to combine: The cooked rice The drained broccoli 1 c. chicken broth 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of mushroom soup 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese Put mixture into a sprayed/greased 1-1/2 qt. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbling. Serves about 6.

Wondering what to have for dessert? This might be what you could make.

BANANA SPLIT PIE For the crust, combine and press into a 9” pie plate: 1/2 c. butter, softened 2 c. crushed vanilla wafers (about 60) Combine and spread over the crust: 1/4 c. butter, softened 3/4 c. powdered sugar Combine in bowl and beat until soft peaks form: 1 c. whipping cream 1/4 c. sugar 2 T. baking cocoa Fold in: 1 c. chopped walnuts 1 large firm banana, thinly sliced 1/3 c. halved maraschino cherries (well drained) Spoon mixture into crust. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Garnish with whipped cream/topping around the edges of the pie. On top of the whipped cream, sprinkle some chocolate curls and maraschino halves (well drained) . Serves 6-8

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Do you have a picky eater?

There are 4 common reasons behind children being fussy eaters. Work through them with these strategies.

Health Matters Laura Smith, D.O., Pediatrician, Amery Hospital & Clinic

Tired of food fights at the dinner table, emotional meltdowns, or spending time preparing a home cooked meal only to serve it amid groans and your child refuses to eat it? Sound familiar? You’re not alone. As a pediatrician and mom, I’ve tackled some of these

same concerns.

We have all seen that Instagram post of a friend’s kid eating a healthy snack.

And we have seen the Pinterest recipes for healthy meals that claim: “Your kids are going to love it!”

But for some parents with picky eaters, these posts seem flat-out unrealistic. Why? Because “no amount of cheese sauce is going to get my kid to eat broccoli.” Right?

There are actually things we can do, though, to help diversify our picky eaters’ palates! What will work, however, depends on why your child is fussy.

Getting kids to try and eat new foods is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Some approaches work better for different children, even within your own family.

4 common reasons for picky eating and what to do 1. Your child is trying to be independent. Does it seem like your child just has to do the opposite of everything you ask? Their eating habits might be falling under this same challenge.

STRATEGY TO TRY: Involving them in the decisions.

Get your child excited for their next meal by letting them help with the menu and meal preparation. It’s still your job as the parent to guide and show how different foods and ingredients can be worked into meals. But let your child help you mix ingredients, bring food to the table and taste test with you. You can also bring them grocery shopping and let them pick out items. This strategy makes it so that your child wants to try and eat their own culinary creations.

2. Your child isn’t hungry.

It seems simple, but they might just be listening to their body. And what and when they eat can change as their body grows.

STRATEGY TO TRY: Working with your child’s schedule, not against it.

Plan your child’s meals around when they are hungry. And make sure to avoid all-day snacking so that they are hungry at mealtime. When your child sits down for a meal, offer better options like veggies first. This will help prevent them from filling up on less

nutritious items that might be their favorites. You can still offer a favorite food, but design meals so that it appears on your child’s plate last. It’s also important to remember that even if your child doesn’t finish the whole mound of peas on their plate, taking a few bites can still fulfill what their body needs.

3. Your child thinks the food is boring.

Kids are visual. So if the food looks drab, they are less likely to try it. It’s similar to going to a restaurant. Doesn’t the food seem to taste better when it has a nice presentation?

STRATEGY TO TRY: Making it exciting!

You don’t have to carve your child’s favorite cartoon into an apple, but make food fun! Using colors, cookie cutters, food on sticks and silly names can all make it more appealing. One of our favorite tasty treats are fruit kebabs which the kids love to help make.

Try chowing down on mashed potato volcanos with mushroom gravy lava or making silly faces on your pancakes using berries and bacon. Make sure to always present a variety of foods and change things up to challenge those taste buds!

4. The food doesn’t actually taste good to your child.

When we are young, we have a lot more taste buds. And these naturally crave sweet things. (In fact, the very first food that many of us eat, breastmilk, is really sweet.) Sweet flavors are more instinctually good. And bitter flavors are instinctually toxic. But as we age, we lose some taste buds and discover we like foods we used to hate.

STRATEGY TO TRY: Being understanding, but encouraging.

Keep giving your child opportunities to try a particular food. It can take upwards of 15 times of trying something to like it. Try cooking foods in different ways and working in natural sweeteners. This could be as simple as roasting veggies to eliminate some of the bitterness, or adding cranberries to green beans.

These options should give you a good start to finding a solution for your picky eater. You can find even more tips, tricks and better-for you recipes on our organization’s yumPower and PowerUp websites.

Be advised that some instances of picky eating can actually be signs of problem feeding or other underlying medical conditions. Always work with your child’s doctor or provider to find the right solution for your family. If you don’t have a doctor or provider, make an appointment with one of Amery Hospital & Clinic’s providers on our care team.

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Sole Burner Walk/ Run in Frederic

May 12, 2018, marks the Twenty-Third Anniversary of the Frederic-Luck American Cancer Society The Frederic-Luck American Cancer Society (ACS) Sole Burner Walk/ Run date has been set for Saturday, May 12, 2018. On this day, you can put on your athletic shoes and walk in the fight against cancer.

“The event is also a chance for the 2 communities to rally together and support cancer survivors while raising money to eliminate cancer in the future. It is a great opportunity for fun and fitness for the whole family.

“The American Cancer Society Sole Burner is a terrific event,” says ACS Representative, Courtney Haas. “This event is a non-competitive walk/ run in which teams and individuals raise money and walk or run to bring awareness that everyone, including cancer survivors, their family and friends, can celebrate the reality that cancer can be beaten. In 1950, cancer was a virtual death sentence -- nine out of ten people succumbed to cancer; today, as a result of dedicated volunteers raising money for treatment and research, nine out of ten people SURVIVE cancer.”

“For the participants, crossing the finish line means accomplishing a goal and helping to win the struggle against cancer”, Elvira Schmidt, chair of the Frederic-Luck ACS Sole Burner

Event stated, “The American Cancer Society is reaching for the ultimate goal of finding a cure to eliminate all cancer.”

There is plenty of time to sign up as a participant or volunteer. “This is our opportunity to invite everyone who has been impacted by cancer to come together in a warm, positive, upbeat atmosphere, “ said E. Schmidt.

Participants are urged to register early as that is an intent to walk, registration before the walk will be $10.00 and on the day of the walk will be $15.00.

This year check-in and late registration will be at the Frederic 6-12 School from 8:00-9:00 a.m. with the walk beginning from the school at 9:15 a.m.

This is the 2nd year for this location.

The ACS is a nationwide, community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing the suffering from cancer through research, education advocacy and service. For more information call 1.800.ACS.2345 or visit our web site at www.cancer.org.,or Elvira Schmidt at 715.653.2684 or Courtney Haas at 1.763-843-6043

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MARCH 13, 2018

Secure drop boxes for unused medicines now available

Amery, Wis. – Amery Hospital & Clinic is proud to offer another option for safe medicine disposal in western Wisconsin.

Last month, a secure kiosk for the disposal of unused medicines was installed in the clinic waiting area.

Community members may bring their unused prescription medicines (both controlled and uncontrolled), leftover pet medications and over-the-counter medicines.

“We are doing this to further support our community’s efforts to address the problems with opioid abuse,” said Mark Tryggestad, Director of Pharmacy at Amery Hospital & Clinic. “The kiosk is convenient and in a secure location, available during clinic hours. It offers another free option to make it easier for people to do the right thing and dispose of their unused medicines responsibly.”

Drop boxes were also added at the other HealthPartners locations in the St. Croix Valley: Hudson Hospital & Clinic, Lakeview Hospital and Stillwater Medical Group (Stillwater campus) and Westfields Hospital & Clinic. They join kiosks already in place at a number of HealthPartners clinics across the Twin Cities.

It’s not the first action Amery Hospital & Clinic and its partner hospitals in the St. Croix Valley have taken to deal with the national opioid epidemic. Other steps have included: •Amery Hospital & Clinic supported local high school programs that offer safe, drug-free options for teens.

•Amery Area Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Lakeview EMS paramedics carry and administer naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) for opioid overdose calls.

•Hudson Hospital & Clinic teamed up with Hudson Police Department to host a Drug Take Back Day event in October 2017; Westfields Hospital & Clinic partnered with the New Richmond Police Department to accept unused medicines in May 2017.

•The 2017 Hudson Hospital Foundation’s Annual Event raised funds to support drug education and prevention in the community.

•Disposable safe bags were given to patients filling an opioid pain pill prescription at Lakeview Pharmacy in 2017 thanks to a $24,000 grant from Lakeview

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•Lakeview EMS staff supply and train Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) agents how to use and administer naloxone.

March

By: Larry Phillipson ©3-1-2018 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. No School Programs Monday April 2nd, 10:00 AM: Jack Sparrow Live!

Saturday family program Lego Mania Block Party, April 7 at 10 a.m.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

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

March is hurrying around the bend, Another month, an era to wend.

March is usually notorious and wild, We hope it will relent and be mild.

We are suppose to get some snow, This it thinks, it is suppose to blow.

That's o.k., we will go with the flow, It won't be long and the serene Spring will glow.

I remember the March day I skied three miles to use a phone, I had to relay the news that my brother was born.

Skis were the way to travel then, No roads open for cars to drive in.

If March gets furious we'll bide along, It won't be long and it will be gone.

We'll take it with relief and a sigh, We know that soon warmer weather is neigh.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, March 15— Breakfast in all buildings: Waffle or Warrior sandwich or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans.

High school lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans.

Friday, March 16— Breakfast in all buildings: Ultimate breakfast round or yogurt parfait or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Pizza, corn, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Pizza or grilled chicken sandwich, corn.

High school lunch: Pizza or grilled chicken sandwich, corn.

Monday, March 19— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini Cinnis or breakfast pizza or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Hot dog, sweet potato waffle fries, baked beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, March 15— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and yogurt or peanut butter & jelly “uncrustable.”

Elementary lunch: Pulled pork or breaded chicken patty on a bun, curly fries, green beans, sliced peaches.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, oatmeal bar, scrambled eggs, muffin, Little John donut.

High school lunch: Breaded chicken patty or fish on a bun, green beans, ranch sweet potato fries or tator tots, mandarin oranges.

Friday, March 16— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or cinnamon roll, hard cooked egg.

Elementary lunch: Cheese pizza or turkey & cheese wrap, garden salad bar, sliced apples, slushie fruit cup High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, “Gripz” graham crackers, cinnamon roll, Pop Tart, sausage links.

High school lunch: Cheese pizza or BBQ chicken sub, steamed corn, garden salad bar, grapes, applesauce.

Monday, March 19— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or french toast sticks, sausge links.

Elementary lunch: Chicken strips or teriyaki chicken, seasoned rice, green beans, vegetables with dip, sliced

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Chicken tender wrap or corn dog, sweet potato waffle fries, baked beans.

High school lunch: Chicken tender wrap or corn dog, sweet potato waffle fries, baked beans.

Tuesday, March 20— Breakfast in all buildings: Bagel and cream cheese or Lumberjack or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Cheeseburger meatloaf, biscuit, mashed potatoes, peas, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Turkey & gravy or cheeseburger meatloaf, biscuit, mashed potatoes, peas.

High school lunch: Turkey & gravy or cheeseburger meatloaf, biscuit, mashed potatoes, peas.

Wednesday, March 21— Breakfast in all buildings: Breakfast egg wrap or assorted bread or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Turkey sandwich, tomato soup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Cheezy dippin’ bites or turkey sandwich, tomato soup.

High school lunch: Cheezy dippin’ bites or turkey sandwich, tomato soup.

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High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, muffin, oatmeal, french toast sticks, sausage links.

High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or chicken teriyaki wrap, seasoned rice, green beans, vegetables with dip, sliced peaches.

Tuesday, March 20— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or Mini Cinni, smoothie.

Elementary lunch: Hot dog on a bun or meatball sandwich, tator tots, baked beans, craisins, orange smiles.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, muffin, bagel with jelly, ham & cheese sandwich, “Gripz” graham crackers.

High school lunch: Hot dog or meatballs on a bun, tator tots, baked beans, applesauce, blueberries.

Wednesday, March 21— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and cheese stick or ham & cheese bagel sandwich.

Elementary lunch: Taco in a bag or soft shell taco, fixings, refried beans, grapes, slushie fruit cup.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, hard cooked egg, muffin, Pop Tart, donut holes, smoothie.

High school lunch: Tacos or ham & cheese sandwich, fixings, refried beans, pineapple tidbits, grapes, sherbet.

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Sometimes We Just Have to Make Lemonade For many of us in the community this has been a tough time. The sudden loss of Rob Bursik, our friend and the owner of Dragonfly Gardens was a shock.

Garden I first met Rob Variety about 18 years ago when I first moved Julie Kuehl, to the Amery area.

Polk County My husband and I Master Gardener had just purchased 14 acres of land and I spent a lot of hours at Dragonfly Gardens trying to figure out plants that would work in clay.

I had come from an area that was mostly sand so it was a new gardening experience. Rob was a wealth of information and helped me make my perennial gardens a great success.

Over the years I continued to spend a lot of time browsing the greenhouses and deciding what new plants would enhance my gardens. Although Dragonfly had grown over the years, Rob

was always good at answering questions. His love of nature always came through. During the many years of living in the area, our Master Gardener group often called upon Rob to do classes. Many times we were invited to have our meetings and class at the greenhouses. I learned many things about herbs from lessons with Rob. There are many shoreline homes that benefited from his expertise.

Rob was always encouraging the beautification of the town. Recently he was a big supporter when WCCO was planning its Going to the Lake episode based in Amery. He felt large containers of plants would spruce up main street and help show how great a small town can be.

Rob will be greatly missed by many in the community. I can imagine him in a huge garden with lots of shorelines and great prairies where pollinators are everywhere. He's wearing a big smile and hoping we all keep up his good work. Thank you Rob.

Learn About Fertilizing and Soils DIANA ALFUTH, HORTICULTURE EDUCATOR, UW-EXTENSION

Confused about how to fertilize your lawn, garden and houseplants?

Proper use of fertilizers is important for protecting the environment while maximizing plant health. Western Wisconsin has many different types of soil making fertilizing and soil amending decisions challenging. UW-Extension and the Polk

County Master Gardener Association are offering a class to help you understand how to make your soils as productive as they can be.

UW-Extension Horticulture Educator Diana Alfuth will cover the basics of soils and soil fertility, soil testing, and provide a general understanding of how fertilizers work and why they are important.

Also covered will be specifics of how to fertilize certain plants, includ-

ing lawns, vegetable gardens, fruit plants, flower beds, trees and shrubs, and even houseplants.

Date and time: Saturday, March 24, 2018, 9:3011:30 a.m. at the Polk County Justice Center large conference room.

The class is free, but space is limited so pre-registration is requested. To reserve a seat, please call the Polk County UW-Extension office at (715) 485-8600.

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Here are our Warrior Way winners for the month of February

The big winners for the month of February are, back row: Rachael Poppe, Levi Thayer. Front row: Ayla Hose and Ethan Flores.

Back row, left to right: Mike Kelly, Mia Freeman, Gavin Harris, Rachael Poppe, Carter Wollan, Peyton Hanson. Middle row: Ayla Hose, Jaden DeMarre, Brooke Jansen, Evelyn Braaten, Levi Thayer. Front row: Chase Benitez, Alex Swanson, Brody Hood, Zoe Bymark, Ethan Flores

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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AMERY FREE PRESS

The Perfect Scheme Faith Hill unknowingly inspires underdog When the good folks of Lennox Valley began to stir on Friday morning, many wondered if the events of Thursday evening had been a dream.

Let’s face it – most of the previous six months seemed like a nightmare, so why should election night have been any different?

As coffee began brewing and phones began ringing, it was soon apparent Thursday night had not been a dream, and there were more questions than there had been just 24 hours earlier.

Did Juliet Stoughton really keep Raymond Cooper from winning the election outright, forcing a run-off? Did Earl Goodman and Marvin Walsh really get arrested for disturbing the peace after rushing the stage following the mayoral election count while shouting at the election officials? Did anyone bail Goodman and Walsh out, or were they still sitting in the lone Lennox Valley jail cell?

Iris Long slept less than three hours, working past midnight in an unsuccessful attempt to get interviews with all three candidates.

She also attempted to interview Chief Dibble, but he would have none of it. He had just prevented a riot from overtaking our peaceful Valley, arresting two of the town’s leading citizens in the process.

The Hoffbrau opened at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast, and Iris was there when Sarah Hyden-Smith and Juliet Stoughton arrived at 6:35.

All three were exhausted from the events of the previous evening, but none as tired as Iris. She was, after all, older than both her cohorts combined.

The run-off was a mere six days away. While it seemed reasonable to assume Stoughton could keep her voters, it was absurd to imag-

ine all of “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland’s supporters coming over to her side. Plus, there were the eight votes for Mickey Mouse, Ima Goose and Ronald Reagan with which to contend.

Other than the noon to 3 p.m. time slot, the ‘Brau played music from the “three towers of country power” in Springfield. Jessie, ‘Brau waitress, couldn’t tolerate Raymond Cooper more than three hours each day, even if his voice was only heard during commercial breaks and during “Swap Shop” outside of his “Renderings with Raymond” time slot.

As they contemplated Juliet’s next move, they could hear Mark Chesnutt singing in the background: “It’s a little too late, she’s a little too gone.

She’s a little too right, I’m a little too wrong.

Now would be the time to change but it’s a little too late.”

It was then Jessie pulled up a chair from the adjoining table and placed it at the end of the trio’s booth. Jessie was, after all, the first person to suggest Juliet run for office, so she felt she had a right to be a part of the election team.

“You know,” Jessie began, “I wasn’t always a waitress.”

Juliet and her friends sipped coffee as they listened respectfully.

“I used to own the diner on Highway 11.”

Iris, who had been editor of the Hometown News for as long as any-

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one could remember, spoke up.

“That’s right. I had forgotten that. It was so long ago.”

“Yes, 27 years to be exact,” offered Jessie.

“What happened?” asked Sarah.

“I had three children and a husband back then. I realized I could either own a diner, or I could be happy, but I couldn’t do both.”

“But don’t you regret giving that up?” Juliet asked.

“Well,” Jessie paused for a moment before continuing, “I realized some people are born to run businesses, and some people just don’t have the stomach for it. That was me.”

“What are you trying to say, Jessie?” Iris inquired. “That Juliet doesn’t have the stomach to be mayor? That she should just give up and let Raymond Cooper win?”

“I’m not trying to say anything,” Jessie offered with her local drawl.

“I’m just telling a story.”

At that moment, another song began playing: “All my life I’ve been pleasin’ everyone but me. Waking up in someone else’s dream.”

“Faith Hill,” noted Jessie, “seems like the happiest person in the world. But when she sings a song like that, you realize it hasn’t always been easy for her.”

With that, the group stopped talking and listened as Faith finished her song. Juliet realized for much of her life, she had been living someone else’s dream. She also knew those days were past.

“It’s going to sound crazy,” Juliet said, “but I know what I’m going to do.”

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BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls Alea Beverly Bastyr, 6 lbs. 12 ozs., born on March 6 to Nichole and Josh Bastyr of Osceola.

Beaver Brook Badger Meeting Minutes Roll call was what was your favorite sport, followed by Treasurers report. We have 1,928.28 dollars in our bank account. There was no old business, so we moved on to new business.

The Poultry Project workshop is on March 27th from 5-7 PM. The Performance Art Festival is on April 21st at the Turtle Lake High School, this is for people who want to show their talent at the fair.

Goat and Sheep weigh-in is on April 18th from 9-11 am at the Polk County Fair Grounds. Quality Meet Kick off meetings, to show an animal in the auction you have to go one of these two meetings on March 22nd or April 24th at 6:30 to 8:30 at Unity High School, and you have to complete the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals online at www. yqca.org. Horse camp is on June 19th through the 22nd at the Polk County Fair Grounds; you must register by March 31st. The interstate livestock show is on June 23rd at the Polk County Fair Grounds. Dairy Badger Camp is on June 7th of 9th at UW-Madison. We will do our fair sign during the June Meeting and the theme is "What's Grown."

On June second our club hands out ice cream at Cattail Trial days, Heidi is looking for another family to take this over. Fair Books will be here at the end of April and if you are camping at the fair it is a good time to get your registration in now.

The meeting was adjourned by Brady Prindle, and demonstrations were done by Willow Macholl and Mateo Aizipurua.

Andrew Carlson, reporter

Passion Flower Resigned now to its passing, hope that seemed destined to be fulfilled, the frilly flower we fancied, produced with culture skilled.

Chosen for its vibrance, it flourished, replanted anew; passion lived out on lively leaves; a vigorous vine it grew.

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The passion flower thus chosen, for veiling of the view, while producing floral symmetry, attracted predators, a few.

Disguised as flitting butterflies, they planted eggs that later, produced hairy caterpillars, the very ones that ate her.

They crawled and chomped the lively leaves, that grew on vigorous vine; they horrified the owner, devastating her hopes so fine.

The passion that produced the bloom. the verdure so desired, became greedy passion to consume, beauty and hope retired.

Passion flower, your loveliness, eaten by lowly worms, and then, a bare post is our reminder, of what might have been.

Carol Morfitt Welch

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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.

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 10. 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: 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. Make Your Own Moccasins: 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: 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 Play and Learn Parent-Child Group is an opportunity for children to interact with their parents and other children their age. Parents are led by a Parent Educator to discuss parenting strategies, dilemmas, and everyday happenings with other parents in similar situations. Mar 26 – May 21, Mondays from 10-11:30 a. No fee. Registration opens March 19 at 9 am by calling 715-684-4440.

Do Not register through Amery Community Ed. ATV Safety: DNR: All ATVers who ride on public riding areas (trails, frozen waters, routes, permitted county and/or forest lands, etc.) who are

at least age 12 and who were born on or after 1/1/88 must have completed a safety course.

For ages 11+. March 26, 27, 29 from 5:30-8:30 p.

Fee $10, pre-register with Community Ed. Wild Mushrooms 101 covering the 'three rules + one' and the 'safe six': morels, shaggy manes, hen of the woods, chicken mushrooms, oyster mushrooms and puffballs. Poisonous mushrooms will also be discussed. March 26 & 27 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $24.33 or Sr Fee (62+ as of 12/26/17) $4.50. Pre-register through WITC, www. witc.edu, 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221. Class # 25494.

Gymnastics for ages 3+. New session of Tumbling Warriors, Beginners and Intermediate recreational classes begins on March 27.

Classes are on Tuesday and Thursdays. Class times and prices vary.

View the catalog online for full details.

Internet Safety & Identity Protection: We will cover password safety, online banking/ shopping, personal information, online storage, and ID protection. March 27 from 5:30-7:30 p. Fee $11.11 or Sr Fee (62+ as of 12/26/17) $4.50. Pre-reg-

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“Design an Ad” included in this edition How is everyone doing with the time change? With losing just that one hour of sleep, it sure throws a person’s body clock off. But isn’t it wonderful to have it stay light longer at night…now we just need the snow to keep melting, and Spring here we come! One week from today and the Spring season begins…I would wait on the planting for a bit, at least until the snowbanks are gone!

And speaking of Spring, the 15th Annual Amery Spring Show Pounding sponsored by the Amery Free Press the is set for Saturday, April 7, at the Pavement Amery Ice Arena from 9am to 4pm.

Businesses will be on hand to anPam Humpal swer your questions on recreation, automobiles, remodeling, construction, water conditioning, mattresses, furniture, home decorating, finances, plumbing, heating, bathworks, landscaping, painting, lawnmowers, and much more. Area businesses who are interested on being a part of the show should please give me a call today at 715-268-8101, or email phumpal@ theameryfreepress.com Showgoers can enjoy visiting with the various businesses, sign up for door prizes, and collect free give-aways. Plus you can also enjoy delicious treats from the Amery Hockey concession stand. Admission to the Spring Show is $2 or non-perishable food items for the Amery Area Food Pantry.

Mark you calendars for the 15th Annual Amery Spring Show on April 7!

Included in this issue you will find a special “DESIGN AN AD” section. The ads you will see in that section were created by 5th graders in Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake Schools for the participating businesses. As you can tell, the kids did a great job on the ads and were very creative. It is always fun to see what the kids come up with. Thank you to the students, teachers, and businesses for assisting us with the Design An Ad promotion. Additional Design An Ad creations will be found in next week’s issue on March 20.

EASTER is right around the corner. As a thank you for your support throughout the year, area businesses are giving away a delicious ham for you to enjoy with your family and friends for Easter. Elsewhere in this

issue you will find registration slips for you to enter the drawing.

For you chance to win a ham, simply clip the registration forms, fill in your information, and drop the slips off at the corresponding businesses. Drawings will be held on Friday, March 23, at noon. Good Luck!

Coming soon…a special “Wedding Guide”. The Amery Free Press and the Osceola Sun is joining forces to bring our readers a special guide to assist in planning of the perfect wedding/reception.

This guide will include information on booking places for the big day, photographer, flowers, transportation, catering, tuxedos, etc. Businesses wishing to be included in the Wedding Guide should call 715-268-8101 for more information.

The Wedding guide will be published on April 3, with a deadline of March 21.

can make the Irish dance look so easy but then tire us out just by watching. I have included a couple of

Some of Emma’s fans . . . me, Carrie, Emma, Phyllis, Elaine

Happy Birthday to my niece, Lydia, who will be 8 years old on March 19.

Enjoy your special day!

Congratulations to the Clear Lake Boys Basketball team for winning the Sectional Championship, and earning their way to the state tournament.

The game is on Thursday, March 15, at 8:15pm vs Marathon. The winner will advance to the state final game on Saturday at 12:45pm. Good Luck!

My niece, Emma, Emma is on the far left hand side. has been a part of an pictures from the afternoon. Too bad it is not a video Irish dance group in the cities for the past 8 years. as I know you would enjoy the dance.

Of course around St Patrick’s Day this group is very busy performing. They danced at many spots around Happy St Patrick’s Day to all the Irish, and also the the cities last weekend, and more scheduled for this non-Irish…count your blessings each and every day!

Friday and Saturday. Part of her fan club journeyed into Rosedale Center on Sunday afternoon for the per- P.S. Let me know if you find the pot o’ gold! formance. It was awesome! It’s amazing how the kids

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Oliver is a three year old German Shepherd Mix. He was delivered to the Arnell shelter as a stray and not

reclaimed. After neuter surgery, micro-chip, heartworm test, rabies and distemper vaccinations, he is ready to find his new home.

Oliver is very smart. He learns quickly and enjoys the lesson (and the treats). Oliver has a soft wiry coat, stand-at-attention ears and dark brown eyes. He is medium size; not overly tall, but plenty of Shepherd attitude. He is on the ball, ready to patrol your property and make sure everything is in order. Oliver is anxious to be included

in the day to day. Nothing escapes his attention. He will be thrilled to play fetch and chase the squirrel. Visit him at the shelter, Monday through Saturday.

It was a busy week for adoptions.

Six of our litter of seven Chihuahua mix puppies found homes quickly. Our Blonde Bombshell female puppies, Mansfield, Monroe, Harlow and Bardot, snuggled in to steal the hearts of their adopters. Male pups, Booker and Walter, offered Chihuahua kisses and were rewarded with new homes.

The seventh Chihuahua pup, Doc, was trying to show off his daredevil skills, jumping from a cat tree perch.

He failed to stick the landing and fractured his hip joint. Our little daredevil will be available for adoption after he has recovered from surgery to repair the fracture – two weeks. Lesson learned; no more cat trees in the room when it houses Chihuahua puppies.

Puppies Clyde, Baxter and J.J., Husky-Malamute Aurora, Yellow Husky Lottie and Lab-Shorthair Pointer Cooper, all went home with smiling faces.

Cats Tinky, Adele and Po also found homes.

Davy, our robust bundle of energy and heart Scottie-Schnauzer Mix, may have won the most exciting home. His adopter was looking for a dog she could

share outdoor adventures with and she knew the minute she set eyes on Davy, he was the one. She lives in the Cities with a Dog Park right across the street.

She works at a brewery and will be taking Davy, now Quincy, to work with her every day.

Davy’s adopter plans to begin her dream canine outdoor Instagram adventures with Davy at her side. With the photo blog at #dogsonadventures, Instagram has tapped into our love of dogs and combined it awe inspiring outdoor adventure photos of companion dogs. The photo blog was created “to inspire active participation in the world outside through award-winning coverage of the sports, people, places, adventure, discoveries, health and fitness, trends and events that make up an active lifestyle.” In short, it was created to inspire people to get outdoors to adventure with dogs.

Go to Instagram.com/dogsonadventures and #adventureswithdogs, #dogsonadventures and #outdoorswithdogs, to see incredible photos of dogs enjoying the great outdoors in raincoats, booties, sunglasses, back-packs, snowpants, goggles. With or without gear the canine enthusiasm for life is infectious in these photos. Their photos will truly inspire you to take a hike and enjoy the view.

On top of mountains, in Time Square, canyons, deserts, shopping, sky diving, in sidecars and sleeping bags; these dogs will use their canine-wiles to get you off the couch and lure you outdoors.

Many of the dogs you will see are from shelters, Mixed Breed dogs just like Davy. (And of course Golden Retrievers.) Some of the dogs have their own blogs and followers. There are sites where you can follow the most popular adventuring pups. Some of the photos are goofy and some are absolutely majestic. We highly recommend this adventure site on Instagram. It will inspire you to adventure and bond with your own dog in our great Midwest outdoors. If you are looking for a reason to get motivated and smile, Adventures with Dogs on Instagram will not disappoint.

We are thrilled for Davy and look forward to updates of his new life. Oliver would make an excellent candidate for similar outdoor adventures. No doubt, little daredevil Doc, will be ready to ride along on your backpack adventure.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387; ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook.

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two ..............................................97.0 Gary’s Electric................................. 102.5 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market ......................105.0 Shoreview ......................................... 87.5 High games: Bruce Hammer 200-214, Rico Lopez 206, Jim Swanson 210.

High series: Bruce Hammer 553.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Waterside ....................................... 100.0 Northwest Communications ....... 71.5 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug .........................115.5 Club 53 ............................................... 113.0 High games: Chad Elmer 206, Bill Peterson 204-246-269, Kelly Fitzgerald 213, Wade Prindle 210, Chuck Williamson 212, Kyle Sorenson 206, Scott Sorenson 226, Bob Oulette 233-265, Frank Oulette 222.

High series: Bill Peterson 719, Kelly Fitzgerald 588, Wade Prindle 586, Chuck Williamson 562, Bob Ou-

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Lamperts .........................................106.0 Preferred Lawn.................................91.5 Division 2 Club 53 ..............................................100.5 Amery Fire Dept. .............................93.0 High games: Tyler Kilcoyne 214, Jerod Wollan 200-237.

High series: Jerod Wollan 629, Dave Fox 557.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Club 53 ............................................... 113.0 Bremer ............................................... 113.0 Amery Fire ........................................ 99.0 Division 2 Chet’s ................................................. 98.5 Amery Hospital .............................. 88.5 Northwest Communications .....88.0 High games: Patty Talbot 192177, Anne Wollan 189-161, Katie Lauterbach 184, Nicole Pettay 161, Heather Hegarty 160-153, Bette Elmer 158, Jodi Chelberg 157, Cindy Hardina 154, Gail Peterson 152, Deb Vincelli 150.

High series: Patty Talbot 503, Anne Wollan 490, Gail Peterson 442, Heather Hegarty 430, Becky Ausen 426, Katie Lauterbach 426.

TAC TWO

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“Somethin’ for the Wearin’ o’ the Green”

High games: Angie Hornick 186, Connie Graber 215-190-207, Gwen Johannsen 180, Brenda Levine 197-193, Judy Ullom 184, Karen DeGolier 175, Georgia Leverty 189, Rita Andersen 190.

High series: Brenda Levine 509, Judy Ullom 509, Karen DeGolier 518, Georgia Leverty 505.

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amery

LENTEN FISH FRY Every Friday in March (except 30th)

4:30 to 7 p.m. or until sold out!

Cost: Adults $10, adults 65 and older $9, children 6-12 yrs. $5, under 5 free with a maximum cost of $35 per family!

This event is hosted by the Apple River Knights of Columbus Amery and St. Josephs parish volunteers

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St. Paddy’s Day March 16-18 (or until gone

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner $10.95

Corned Beef & Cabbage Sandwich $7.95

Tom Wenstad celebrate 80 years!

Sunday, March 18 2-5 p.m.

Star Prairie Community Center No gifts

Friday, April 20

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113 Elm St. - Amery, Wisconsin - (715) 268-6811 Admission: Adults ($5.00) - Children ($1.00).

Annual Health & Wellness Expo Friday, March 16 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER 608 Harriman Ave. South

Designed to bring services related to healthy living under one roof •Free Blood Pressure Check •Free Blood Sugar Checks •Healthy Snacks •Drawing for TV

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Saturday, March 17, 1-4 p.m.

Amery Community Center 608 Harriman Ave. S.

or shop anytime at: www.mythirtyone.com/JudySigsworth For more information call 715-554-3308

Join Us on Beautiful Pike Lake . . .

Celebrate St. Patty’s Day! CORNED-BEEF ‘N CABBAGE March 14-17

SERVING AT 4 P.M.

•Fabulous Friday Fish Fry 4 to 9 p.m.

•Friday & Saturday 4 to 9 p.m.

“The Best Prime Rib Around!”

•Sunday Breakfast 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:30 a.m.

Rain or Shine KIDS 5TH GRADE AND YOUNGER

Special Program: Karar Academy honoring God through dance Prizes Awarded • Hot Dog Lunch

East Lincoln Alliance Church 735 70th Ave., Amery

www.eastlincolnalliance.com 715-268-2350

From Amery go east on Cty. Rd. F about 2 miles. Take a left on Cty. Rd. J. Church is at the bottom of the hill on your left.

JUST OFF THE CATTAIL TRAIL Downtown Amery 117 E. Birch St. 715-268-8922 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-Close Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-Close

HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4-6 p.m.

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day Friday, March 16, 5-10 pm Saturday, March 17, 11 am-10 pm

“Whitesidewalls” $12 pre-sale; $14 at door

Saturday, March 17 - 7:30 p.m.

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts

Come help

“AT THE HEAD OF THE CATTAIL TRAIL”

Established 1995

Our annual evening of favorite stories, poems and music to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day performed by members of the Northern Lakes Theater Guild and the Northern Lakes Chamber Orchestra.

1 mile north of Amery on Hwy. 46, 1/2 mile west on Cty. Rd. H 715-268-8774

Corned Beef & Cabbage, Baby Reds & Carrots Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-Close, Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-close

MARCH 13, 2018

Curling craze: Olympic gold prompts the curious to try sport

BY ERIC OLSON AP SPORTS WRITER

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In a single-file line, the all-ages group of 40 shuffled gingerly onto the ice. Some wore jeans, some wore sweatpants and one was in gym shorts. A few looked athletic; others not so much. There was a sense of nervous excitement.

All had pulled rubber “grippers” over the soles of their shoes to reduce slippage, and now it was time to learn how to curl.

Every four years, coinciding with the Winter Olympics, curiosity in the ancient Scottish sport is piqued. But this year, clubs across the nation are reporting unprecedented interest, particularly after the U.S. men won the country’s first curling gold medal.

Here at the Aksarben Curling Club (that’s “Nebraska” spelled backward), about 1,000 aspiring curlers will be introduced to the sport this winter and spring — more than twice as many as in a normal year, director of marketing Sean Morrison said.

“Typically we’ll see a bit of falloff as the Olympics wrap up and the season ends and the weather warms,” Morrison said. “As it turns out, the U.S. men won the gold this year, and that only heightened the interest. We’re continuing to see a lot of interest where traditionally it would have waned by now.”

Fifty-somethings Brenda Graumann, Mimi Quinn and Robin Quinn signed up for the Aksarben event Sunday because they were looking for something new to try. They got their first look at the sport when they attended the U.S. Olympic trials in Omaha in November, and they watched the competition in South Korea on television.

“They make it look so easy,” Graumann said.

It’s not, Graumann and the rest would soon discover.

With the newbies sitting in rink-side bleachers while volunteers prepared the ice, Aksarben club president Steve Taylor went over that afternoon’s lesson, explained terminology and talked about safety. Everyone signs a release of liability upon walking through the door, Taylor said in an interview. He noted there have been two concussions and one separated shoulder sustained from falls this winter.

Taylor issued a series of warnings.

The brooms are for sweeping and aren’t spears or golf clubs to be waved around.

“I don’t want to see anyone get cracked upside the face,” he said.

He admonished them to not play catch with the stones — yes, a couple guys one time thought it would be fun to toss the 40-pound stones back and forth to each other. Taylor cautioned that runaway stones “trucking down the ice” and sliding beyond the boundaries should be stopped with a broom, not a foot.

With that, the newcomers split into their four-person teams, one each on either end of the five curling sheets spread

across the hockey rink.

“Tomorrow morning you’re going to be sore in some places you’re not used to being sore,” instructor David Steinhauser said as he demonstrated how to crouch and push off the hack (think starting block in track) to deliver a stone. Folks also are given the option to stand and use a stick, akin to a shuffleboard cue, to push the stone.

There are about 20,000 curlers in 40 states registered with USA Curling , with nearly 4,000 in Wisconsin and 3,500 in Minnesota. Numbers outside the sport’s traditional footprint are sure to grow judging by the popularity of initiation events.

“In addition to the strong response to local open houses and learn-to-curl classes, we have had individuals reach out to the national organization from around the country about starting curling clubs,” USA Curling director of growth and development Kim Nawyn said. “We are particularly excited to see interest in states such as Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama, where there are no current clubs.”

The Denver Curling Club held six open houses over 10 days, and more than 1,000 people ages 6 to 80 came out to try the sport for 30 or 60 minutes. The Lone Star Curling Club in Austin, Texas, has sold out 500 spots spread over 10 learnto-curls, with two sessions selling out in 29 hours.

The Coyotes Curling Club in Tempe, Arizona, has gone from one or two learn-to-curls a month to scheduling 10 in March and another 10 in April, with as many as 160 people accommodated at each. The Orlando Curling Club often lost money on learn-to-curls, president Bryan Pittard said, but has sold out five recently and expects to fill two more.

Of the people who participate in learnto-curls, which cost about $20 per person, 5 percent to 10 percent eventually will sign up for a league and become club members, Omaha’s Morrison said. Most clubs offer beginner-specific leagues for people who have recently gone through learn-to-curls.

Beyond the camaraderie the sport fosters, it is accessible. Clubs provide brooms and shoe grippers and, of course, the stones. If a curler wants his or her own equipment, it costs about $80 for a broom and $100 for curling shoes.

Spencer Gause, a gym-short wearing 17-year-old who came with some buddies to the Omaha event, found pushing the stone down a 150-foot rectangular sheet into the scoring area known as the “house” requires skill that takes more than the allotted two hours to develop.

“Just getting the right touch to it — not too hard, not too soft — it’s such a small range,” Gause said.

Gause said he didn’t know if he would want to commit to signing up for a league. He did say, however, he would like to try curling again.

“It’s a lot harder than I thought it was going to be,” he said.

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Qualifications would include eneral Responsibilities: Assure correct material, components, and packaging are at work stations, clean and or ability to learn IQMS, mixers and dryers. Ability to read and write English. Basic shop math. Must become Send resume to or email to get application aintain auxiliary equipment, return all materials, components and3 packaging to inventory when complete, 1st shift, 7 a.m. – p.m. fork truck operator certified.Requirements: Items on this list will be verified or demonstrated satisfactory Physical While performing thethrough responsiability to amy@fbcontractorsinc.com read a tape measure, follow rform cycle counts as directed. completion of the defined probationary period. bilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear.

Job Description: Perform Preventative maintenance, redirection and cannot be scared of employee is often required to sit and use their hands and pairs and modifications injection molds with fabricating ysical Requirements: While performing theon responsibilities of the job, the employee is required toThe talk and heights. Pay will be based on experience.

5. Other desired traits: Material handling experience, experience in an plastic injection molding environment, ar. The employee is often required sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required tools, fixtures andtocomponents. straight truck driver. frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands occasionally climb or balance, and to stoop, Pre-employment drug test will be required. to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, occasionally climb eel, crouch orGeneral crawl. Vision abilities required by thisSet-up, job include close vision. ability to handle Responsibilities: operate andRequired: maintain avy objects including 55 lb containers repeatedly and moving 250 lb barrels with the assistance of a hand or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Vision abilities offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants can apply in person close tolerance and complex tool shop equipment,T.D.I. perform rt.

Send resume to amy@fbcontractorsinc.com or by sending a resume to: by this job include close vision. required preventative maintenance on injection molds, disassemble Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. or email to get application. mpetencies: Able to properly operate basic hand tools (wrench, screw driver, hammer, etc). Knowledge of Competencies: Able properly operate basic hand tools and clean molds whichAbility require revisions, read simple prints 1116toEast Pine Street ability to learn IQMS, mixers and dryers. to read and write English.

Basic shop math. Must become St Croix Falls WI. 54024 rk truck operator Items on this list will beWork verified demonstrated through satisfactory (wrench, screw driver, hammer, etc).

Knowledge of or ability andcertified. perform detailed work, toorfabricate mold inserts, mpletion of the defined probationary period.

H.R.and Manager to learn IQMS, pressAttn: controls auxiliary equipment. Ability fixtures and tooling components, perform basic repairs and Email: hr@tdimolding.com to read and write English.

Basicwww.tdimolding.com shop math. Must become fork preventative maintenance on equipment in tool room, other View us on line: her desired traits: Material handling experience, experience in an plastic injection molding environment, Hospitality Foundation Instructor truck operator certified.

Items on this list will be verified or duties as requested. aight truck driver. demonstrated through satisfactory completion of the defined Adjunct Competencies: High School Diploma, Diploma from an probationary period.

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ffers Competitive wages andschool excellent benefits.and Qualified can apply in person 18 month trade preferred 5 yearsapplicants mold building nding a resume to: New Richmond Campus Other desired traits: Material handling experience, familiar experience. Must be able to read and Inc. interpret blue prints, Thermal Plastic Design, with Lean manufacturing, experience in an plastic injection know basic principles moldPine construction, good communi1116ofEast Street BE A PART OF THE TEAM! St Croix WI. 54024to operate a fork lift. molding environment, supervisory experience. Prefer 4-5 cation skills, written and Falls verbal, ability WITC is seeking a learning-focused, creative and dyamic H.R. Manager individual to teach the new, innovated Hospitality Foundayears processing experience.

Preferred training inAttn: CNC/NC machining, known function of Email: hr@tdimolding.com tions program. The design of the program focuses on perforthe EDM process and electrodes.

View us understands on line: www.tdimolding.com T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits. mance-based curriculum for students with disabilities interested in seeking entry-level hospitality careers. This is a two-year, T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply in person grant-funded position supporting the hire of two instructors who will collectively teach up to 174 hours per semester. Hours Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: will vary based on the instruction needs. Classes will be schedor by sending a resume to: uled Monday-Thursday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. For a complete job description, list of 1116 East Pine Street qualifications, and to apply visit our 1116 East Pine Street website at: https://www.witc.edu/ St Croix Falls WI. 54024 aboutwitc/employment St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Deadline to apply: April 20, 2018 Attn: H.R. Manager Attn: H.R. Manager WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/AffirmaEmail: hr@tdimolding.com Email to: hr@tdimolding.com or tive Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator View us on line: www.tdimolding.com View us on line: www.tdimolding.com TTY 711

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

FACILITIES DIRECTOR Unity School District

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

EVENING CUSTODIAN POSITION 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.

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.

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.

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FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Unity School District

Position: Unity School District is seeking a facility maintenance technician. The position is Monday thru Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. 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. Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, chiller, boiler operations. Understanding of preventative maintenance approach.

Requirements: High school diploma and general knowledge of maintenance tools and equipment. Driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Previous training and/or experience with HVAC systems. HVAC, pool, boiler, facility certifications are preferred.

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.

ASSIGNMENTS

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“Design An Ad” 1. Presented information to Amery, Clear Lake and Clayton 5th grade students from the participating businesses for their ads.

2. Students analyzed information and then created the ads.

3. Participating businesses reviewed the student’s ad designs, and chose the best one for their business.

(Additional “Design An Ad” selections by various businesses will be in the March 20 issue of the Amery Free Press.)

Thank you to the business owners and employees for taking part in the selection process of the Amery Free Press 2018 “Design An Ad” promotion.

THE STUDENTS ARE ALSO PICTURED WITH THEIR WINNING AD CREATION.

Bette Elmer, Tom Stangl, Diane Stangl, Jamie Stewart, Pam Humpal

DESIGNED BY

Dale Tritt Amery

DESIGN AN AD

MARCH 13, 2018

AMERY FREE PRESS

Dirk Prindle

Jerra Best and Mary Streich

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Rachael Poppe

Carter Wollan

AMERY

AMERY

3B

4B

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AMERY FREE PRESS

Dr. Cory Gosso and Dr. Jennifer Waidelich

AMERY CHIROPRACTIC

MARCH 13, 2018

Scott Jensen and Bev Gorres

Northwest Communications www.nwcomm.net

LLC

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Jonathan Anderson

Taylor Moulton

Clear Lake

Amery

DESIGN AN AD

MARCH 13, 2018

Jen Johnson and Leslie Judkins

AMERY FREE PRESS

Annette, Joyce, Bonnie

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Cameron Tibbetts

Anna Wagners

Clear Lake

Amery

5B

6B

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AMERY FREE PRESS

Michelle Mizejewski

MARCH 13, 2018

Natalie and Troy Keller

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Hailey Zauft

Paige Komanec

Clear Lake

Amery

DESIGN AN AD

MARCH 13, 2018

Traci Elwood and Ronda Knutson

AMERY FREE PRESS

Cassie Shea and Valerie Engebretson

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Lily Kasper

Nathaniel Newcombe

Amery

Clear Lake

7B

8B

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AMERY FREE PRESS

Dena Cress and Darren Booth

MARCH 13, 2018

Annette Waggoner, Sarah Flanum and Kathy Christenson

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Brooke Barthman

Bradyn Penard

Clear Lake

Amery

DESIGN AN AD

MARCH 13, 2018

AMERY FREE PRESS

Kim Jansen, Shelbie Donath, Earl Mork, Jenny VanArman, Christie Woodbeck

Rich Smith

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Katelin Graski

Cyrus Elmer

Amery

Clayton

9B

10B

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AMERY FREE PRESS

MARCH 13, 2018

Fifth Graders from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake “Designed an Ad” for area businesses

PAM HUMPAL | AMERY FREE PRESS

PAM HUMPAL| AMERY FREE PRESS

Mr. Bartz’s class, Clayton

Ms. Korger’s class, Clayton

Back row, left to right: Joe Tanner, Sam Bloom, Alex Schradle, Megan Hoffman, Ashley Swanson. Middle row: Christine Pickard, Logan Brandt, Mia Morales, Landon King. Front row: Bradon Curtis, Jayla Cayabyab, Olivia Forseth, Chloe Kahl.

PAM HUMPAL | AMERY FREE PRESS

Back row, left to right: Emily Kvaal, Landon Peterson, Blake Anderson, Lyndell Newman, Cyrus Elmer, Aidan Olson, Jessica Bittorf. Front row: Dylan Huebner, Caleb Rush, Lincoln Grosskreutz, Mathew Greeley, Sami Young, Hannah Vanda, Gwen Amick.

PAM HUMPAL | AMERY FREE PRESS

Mrs. Jilek’s class, Clear Lake

Mr. Komanec’s class, Clear Lake

Back row, left to right: Jasic Manning, Josh Kaczmarksi, Brendon Tolzman, Nathaniel Newcombe, Augustina Brandt, Brynn Olson, Alexis Buhr, Lillie West. Middle row: Ivy Hatch, Ada Ernst, Ean Path, Trevor Gilbertson, Izzy Gibson, Sara Leintz, Brandee Madison. Front row: Rayna Case, Cameron Tibbetts, Landon Arcand, J.D. Anderson, Xander Quinn, Isaac Anderson, Cayden Paulson. Missing were Lily Anderson and Avery Rasmussen.

Back row, left to right: Maddie Rondeau, Danny Walker, Dylan LaBaree, Kylie Rivers, Brooke Barthman, Jordan Blanchard, Adam Carufel. Middle row: Chase Rousch, Evan Cain, Brenden Newville, Anneli Monson, Bradyn Keller, Jordyn Goossen, Deven Bad Horse, Evan Erickson.

Front row: Sierra Groat, Hailey Zauft, Reed Carlson, Kaitlynn Tellijohn, Ajahnei Twyman, Kaylynn Mewhorter, Seth Brihn, Aldo Ramos. Missing was Jenna Lundgren.

DESIGN AN AD

MARCH 13, 2018

Thank You to the fifth grade students for creating ads for “Design an Ad” promotion

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PAM HUMPAL| AMERY FREE PRESS

Mrs. Amans’ class, Amery Back row, left to right: Eli Hood, Sean Evenson, Logan Curran, Carter Wollan, Claire Ash, Taylor Moulton. Middle row: Alex Lester, Conner Voght, Bradyn Penard, Natasha Tiry, Hayden Larson, Rocco Meyers, Dale Tritt. Front row: Samantha Newbauer, Alessandra Hayes, Kelly Fern, Selene Ideker, Bradley Chovan, Olivia Chaves.

PAM HUMPAL | AMERY FREE PRESS PAM HUMPAL | AMERY FREE PRESS

Miss Croes’ class, Amery

Mrs. Yeske’s class, Amery Back row, left to right: Alex Drane, Charli Benware, Anna Gould, Elise Powell, Sophie Morales, Lily Kasper. Middle row: Gavin Harris, Chase Pnewski, Lisa Gehl, Austin Bibeau, Chloe Rademacher. Front row: Alex Nicholas, Luciana Aizpurua, Siri Yuhas, Gavin Nellessen, Ryan Hodgson, Grady Fulton. Missing were Will Peterson and Grace Williamson.

Back row, left to right: Hailey Marciniak, Joey Thorsheim, Jason Walter, Tavis Philipps, Addie Amans, Dawson Jensen, Graydon Nelson. Middle row: Ryley Madison, Braidyn Brusletten, Haylee Witt, Paige Komanec, Baylie Whitehead, Rachael Poppe, Julia Mortensen. Front row: Teagan Cran, Ryan Moskal, Katelin Graski, Alexis Repka, Gwen Rasmussen, Kylie Britt.

PAM HUMPAL | AMERY FREE PRESS PAM HUMPAL | AMERY FREE PRESS

Mrs. Bartlett’s class, Amery Back row, left to right: Andre Koehler, Michael Wade, Annabelle Walker, Taylor Will, Jordan Johnson. Middle row: Alex Wills, Greta Dickey, Samantha Sigsworth, Hadassah Ingham, Cora Waterman, Marley Cran. Front row: Kaylee Burstad, Aiden Schleusner, Michael Kelly, Jaedyn Shenton, Landon Gomoll. Missing was Sean Graf and Jacob Alexander.

Mr. Simonson’s class, Amery Back row, left to right: Aaliyah Malachesen, Griffin Marko, Nathan Wundrow, Braxton Allee, Caleb Danielson, Anna Wagner, Allyson Peterson. Middle row: Tierin Greenebaum, Gaby Albee, Mia Freeman, Katherine Lester, Jenna Hardina, Jason Hanson, Lane Andersen. Front row: Jaden Presley, Gracie Johnston, Alexis Lyon, Victor Jarocki, Kristy Nelson, Timothy Justice, Maren Dodge.

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Duane Talbert

MARCH 13, 2018

Wendy Johnson, Kayla Schad, Dana Reese, Janet Mabry

GOLDEN AGE MANOR

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Rayna Case

Jordan Johnson

Clear Lake

Amery

DESIGN AN AD

MARCH 13, 2018

Lori Hoeft

AMERY FREE PRESS

Diana Martinson, LuAnn Chelberg, Sandy Beauvais, Todd Schulte

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Ryan Moskal

Evan Cain

Amery

13B

Clear Lake

14B

DESIGN AN AD

AMERY FREE PRESS

Jesus and Dania Sanchez

MARCH 13, 2018

Sonja and Jake Jensen

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Isaac Anderson

Kelly Fern

Clear Lake

Amery

DESIGN AN AD

MARCH 13, 2018

Amy Jo Tolzman, Arica Boudreau, Sylvie Johnson

AMERY FREE PRESS

15B

Christina Vanda and Sharena Olson

Amery Express

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Sami Young

Jenna Lundgren

Clayton

Clear Lake

16B

DESIGN AN AD

AMERY FREE PRESS

Steve Ramin

MARCH 13, 2018

Kim Wiese, Brooke Peetz, Mandy Selle

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Sophie Morales

Danny Walker

Amery

Clear Lake

DESIGN AN AD

MARCH 13, 2018

Melissa McArdle, Kayla Bleskacek, Joe Gates

AMERY FREE PRESS

Jenny Klanderman, Kailey Haas

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Gwen Amick

Charli Benware

Clayton

Amery

17B

18B

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AMERY FREE PRESS

Jami Donath, Brenda Ketz, Audrey Reindahl

CLAYTON bp AMOCO Clayton, WI 715-948-4252

DESIGNED BY

Graydon Nelson Amery

MARCH 13, 2018

Kayla Bleskacek, Melissa McArdle, Kristen Moen

WILLOW RIDGE HEALTHCARE DESIGNED BY

Brenden Newville Clear Lake

DESIGN AN AD

MARCH 13, 2018

AMERY FREE PRESS

Scott Elmer, Faye Gillespie, Gabe Brotzel

Jim Richison

DESIGNED BY

DESIGNED BY

Natasha Tiry

Chloe Kahl

Amery

Clayton

19B

20B

AMERY FREE PRESS

DESIGN AN AD

MARCH 13, 2018

More “Design An Ad” ads will be in the March 20 issue of the Amery Free Press