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Clausen earns perfect score on ACTs Amery, Wis.—Amery High School junior Dylan Clausen, son of Heidi and Dave Clausen, earned a distinct and rare honor this month, earning the highest possible score of 36 on his ACT exams. To the knowledge of Amery staff, Clausen is the first Amery student in memorable history to ace the test. On average less than one tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT exam earn a perfect score. Of 2016 graduates nationwide, only 2,235 out of nearly 2.1 million graduates who took the exam earned a perfect score. Clausen is an exceptionally well rounded student. He has competed twice at the National level and four times at the state level within the FFA program. He also plays baseball, is a member of the National Honor Society, and plays the trumpet in both band and jazz band. Dylan’s career aspirations include computer science and applied mathematics. Congratulations Dylan!

Isakson eager to serve BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Russell Hanson, Cushing, advocated for preservation of the 1909 structure. “It’s part of a fair that’s been going on since 1861,” he said. “I think it deserves preservation as a historic building. It’s part of what makes the fair what it is.” Dale Wood, president of the Polk County Fair, said the historic value of the grandstand had been

The newest representative on the Polk County Board of Supervisors is getting up to speed as quickly as possible. Kate Isakson of Amery was appointed by Mayor Kay Erickson to fi ll the unexpired term of Warren Nelson, who died unexpectedly March 9. Her appointment was approved by the board March 21. Isakson served on the Amery Hospital Board of Directors from 1994 – 2015. During her time on the board, the new hospital was built and the acquisition of the hospital by HealthIsakson Partners occurred. “I enjoyed serving on the board and worked with a great bunch of people,” Isakson said. In addition to learning about the issues facing Polk County, Isakson is brushing up on her knowledge of parliamentary procedure. “The hospital board wasn’t as formal,” she explains. “I understand the need on the county level to have the rules in place.” Isakson will take Nelson’s spot on the Environmental Services Committee and Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation Board, and is unsure at this point if she will seek to become more involved by serving on more committees. Nelson lived down the street from Isakson and she would see him out walking his dog. She wishes that she had gotten to know him better. “I have big shoes to fi ll,” she said. She comes to the county board with no plans and no agenda.

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Right: Amery Junior, Dylan Clausen.

The $21,000 question: Answer to grandstand query no small sum BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

As debate continues over whether to tear down or repair the aging grandstand at the Polk County Fairgrounds, county board members will consider whether to invest $21,000 in finding an answer. Speakers representing both sides of the debate appealed to the county board last week.

Airboat, shredding, maple syrup and pickleball at Spring Show For the price of just a non-perishable food item or $2 donation to the food pantry, show-goers can visit with over 20 area vendors, and enjoy a variety of presentations, including free document shredding from Bremer Bank on Saturday morning. The Amery Fire Department’s new airboat will be on display Friday eve-

The Amery Ice Arena will be alive with activity this Friday and Saturday, as vendors from throughout the Amery area gather together for the 14th annual Amery Spring Show. The Amery Free Press invites the public to attend Friday, April 7 from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ning from 5-8 p.m. Showgoers will have three opportunities to learn how to play pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in the nation. A combination of tennis and handball, the sport has a growing following in Amery. Tim Strohbush will give demonstrations on Friday night from 6-8 p.m., Saturday at noon and

2:30 p.m. Bremer Bank will host a community shredding event at the show from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Ice Arena Parking lot. Help secure your privacy by utilizing the on-site professional shredding service. The free event is open to the public with a limit of three boxes or 100 SEE SHOW PAGE 2

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KATE: Soon to retire from day job, Isakson looks forward to pursuing other interests FROM PAGE ONE

“It’s a one year commitment and sounds interesting,” she said, adding that she likes to give back to the community and the county. “I want to be a benefit to the organization and do the best job I can.” Isakson has a quote that she uses as a personal philosophy: “When was the last time you did something for the first time?” There is a zoning issue that the board will be discussing in upcoming meetings, and Isakson has travelled to the farms in question to get an idea of what the area looks like and the zoning challenges.

Isakson is a graphic artist who has worked in the field for 37 years. She

‘I want to be a benefit to the organization and do the best job I can.’ Kate Isakson County Board Supervisor, Amery

presently designs on an informal basis and works as a Guest Service Attendant in the Nutrition Services Department at the Amery Hospital. Kate is looking forward to retiring later this

year and is unsure of what interests she will pursue when she has more time. She is looking at the arts, public service or some combination of the two. Isakson wants to spend some time creating artwork. She has done some pieces as gifts, as well as interior painting for friends and family. She enjoys the solitude and finds painting therapeutic. Kate’s husband, Paul, retired March 1 after decades in the hardware business. Since his retirement, Kate says she sees her husband “a little bit more than I used to.” The couple hopes to be together more this summer after Kate retires.

The Isaksons have three adult daughters: Liz 25, Sara 23 and Kristin 22. Kristin will graduate in December from Mankato State. Kate is pleased with the warm welcome she has received from her fellow board members. She will have orientation before the May 18 meeting and is hoping that the replacement for Craig Moriak will be in place so they can go through the training together. Isakson wants her constituents to know that she is approachable. “Anyone with a concern can come to me and easily talk about it.”

GRANDSTAND: County Supervisors disagree over structure’s historic value FROM PAGE ONE

Russell Hanson, Cushing, appeals to the county board for preservation of the 1909 fair grandstand.

Dale Wood, president of the Polk County Fair, argues that the historic value of the grandstand has been overstated.

overstated. “We hear that this grandstand is the only one like it around,” he said. “There’s a reason for that. … This grandstand is old. We’ve had it in the budget for six years to replace the grandstand. It isn’t something we’ve just thrown out there.” Wood noted that the grandstand was not ADA complaint and although fair organizers did their best to accommodate wheelchairs, he felt their placement was a safety concern. A committee tasked with investigating the cost of restoring the grandstand has recommended a $21,000 structural evaluation to find an accurate cost estimate. The board will decide in April whether to go forward with the evaluation.

School Board reviews policy on unpaid meals SHOW: Prize BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The Amery School Board held a first reading of a policy regarding unpaid lunch account balances this month. For the most part, the policy simply documents unwritten protocols that the district has been abiding by for some time, with a few minor changes. The School District will now take a more aggressive position for balances slipping more than $20 into the negative, for example. In addition, the district will begin calling parents before a negative balance is reached. Director of School Nutrition, Stacy Nelson, says they are open to parental feedback on the new policy. And in the event of financial difficulties, they remain willing to work with families as long as the situation is communicated to them. The proposed policy reads: “The School District of Amery will follow a prepayment system for school meals, milk break, and ala carte. Prepaying for meals prior to them being eaten is required. Student School Nutrition Unpaid Meal Charges Policy is as follows: 1. Parents/Guardians are responsible for keeping money on account to pay for meals. Maintaining a positive balance will prevent the district from having to use the next steps.

2. Student accounts will be reviewed daily, and notifications sent out as needed. As a courtesy, the Nutrition department will begin notification once your account falls below $6.00. 3. A positive balance must be maintained in each student account. Second entrée options and A’ la Carte purchases will not be allowed if the student account does not have a positive balance. 4. When a student’s account falls below $-15.00, additional attempts to contact both parents will be made by the nutrition office via phone or email. 5. If a student account falls below $-20.00, another attempt to reach a parent/guardian is attempted through phone and email by Director of School Nutrition or School Principal. If payment or plan for payment isn’t arranged, the child will not be able to participate in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program. a. Students in grades PK-8 will be offered an alternate meal, consisting of a sandwich and milk, for a maximum of 5 days. The alternate meal will be charged to the account as an a la carte item. b. After 5 days’ pass, and no payment is made, the student will no longer be allowed to charge food to their account or participate in the food programs. 6. If a student repeatedly or continuously has a negative balance, and the parent fails to provide a cold lunch or

lunch money, school district personnel shall intercede on behalf of the student(s) by fi ling a report with the Department of Human Services. Uncollected Balances: Administrators are expected to protect taxpayers of the district by making reasonable effort to collect all delinquent food service charges. If there are any unpaid meal charges at the end of the 760.1 school year, they will carryover with the student to the new school year. Graduating seniors must have their lunch account paid in full before participating in the graduation ceremonies. Refunds: Accounts with a positive balance at the end of the school year will carry over to the following school year. If a graduating senior has a positive balance, it will be distributed to a sibling returning to the district the following year. If account balance is less than $10.00, cash will be given to the graduating senior on the last day of school; if it is more $10.00 a check will be mailed out at the end of the school year. If a family moves out of district, or becomes eligible for free meals and would like a refund, requests can be made to the School Nutrition Offices (ext. 359 or 255).” Barring any necessary or suggested changes, the Amery School Board will approve the policy at the April 17 School Board meeting.

drawings, demos and more during two-day event FROM PAGE ONE

pounds per person. Beekeepers from the Polk-Burnett Beekeepers Association will give a demonstration about the importance of bees in our food system as well as answer questions from persons interested in establishing hives Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Larry Loverude will give a demonstration on making maple syrup at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Food will be available throughout the two-day event provided by Amery Hockey Association. Funds raised from the show will be presented to the Amery Area Food Pantry on Saturday at 4 p.m.

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The Odd Couple (Female version) Amery Community Theater presents a Female Version of The Odd Couple April 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. and April 9 at 2 p.m. at the Amery High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 available at the door, or can be purchased for $8 in advance at Chet Johnson Drug.

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APRIL 7 & 8 Amery Spring Show The Amery Free Press will host their 14th annual Amery Spring Show at the Amery Ice Arena, Friday April 7 from 5 to 8 and Saturday, April 8 from 10 to 5. Event features home, garden and recreation businesses from throughout the area.

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The airboat has arrived

Quinn Listening Sessions Representative Romaine Quinn of the 75th Assembly District will host several community listening sessions, including one at the Clear Lake Community Center on April 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The townhall meetings scheduled by Representative Quinn are intended to encourage dialogue surrounding budget priorities. For anyone unable to attend the announced sessions, Rep. Quinn’s office can be reached at 608.266.2519 or toll-free at 888.534.0075. His email address is Rep.Quinn@legis.wisconsin.gov.

Spaghetti Fundraiser The Dresser, Osceola, and Garfield Fire Association will host their 11th Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser on Saturday, April 8 from 3 to 7 p.m. Event will be held at the Dresser Fire Hall with a shuttle from the Trollhaugen lot from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Door prizes and raffles including several guns and kids bikes. Spaghetti served for a free will donation.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Kids fi fth grade and younger are invited to take part in an Easter Egg Hunt at East Lincoln Alliance Church Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. Event will be held rain or shine, with special program by Gospel Illusionist J.J. Bronzini. Hot dog lunch will be served, and prizes awarded. East Lincoln Alliance is located at 735 70th Avenue east of Amery.

Menomonie Singers Balsam Lutheran Church will host The Menomonie Singers on Saturday, April 8 at 7 p.m. The group will be singing a mix of sacred/classical and other music. Free will offering will be taken and refreshments will be served after the program.

Amery Fire Department recently purchased an airboat to add to its equipment fleet. The boat was out on the water this weekend as crews became acquainted with how to operate it. The boat will be on display Friday night at the Amery Spring Show, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Amery Ice Arena.

salad luncheon and quilt raffle Saturday, April 8, featuring a wonderfully, wacky spring style show. Registration is from 10:30 to 11 a.m. with luncheon to follow. Free will donation. Quilt raffle and other drawings after luncheon.

APRIL 9 Pancake Breakfast Larson Torgerson Post 169 of the Amery American Legion Hall will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 9 from 8 to 1.

APRIL 11 Smart Driver Course AARP will sponsor a Smart Driver Course for older drivers who want to help compensate for normal age-related physical changes. Attendees may save money on their car insurance. Class instruction only (no driving) takes place from 12:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Amery Centennial Hall. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non members. Fee includes handbook.

APRIL 14 & 15 Gun Show Amery VFW Post 7929 will host a gun show at the Amery Ice Arena on Friday, April 14 from 3 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, April 15 from 9 to 5. Admission is $5, children 12 and under are free with an adult. Five different cash prizes and an American flag will be raffled off at 4:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the VFW or from a member. For table rental contact Bob W. at 715-607-0379.

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Spring Salad Luncheon

Easter Egg Hunt

Balsam Lutheran Church invites you to a Women’s spring

Amery Community Club’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be

held at the Soo Line Park Pavillion at 10 a.m. sharp. All children ten and under are invited to join the fun. Free Easter photo by Cahill from 9-11 with a donation of 2 non perishable food items. Firemen’s pancake breakfast will also be held at the Amery Fire Hall from 7 to 11 a.m.

APRIL 21 - 30 Murder at Crooked House Clear Lake Community Theater presents ‘Murder at Crooked House’ by Tim Kelly. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 and Sundays at 2, presented April 21 through 30 at the Clear Lake Area Community Center Gymnasium. Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for senior citizens. $5 for 18 and under. Refreshments served during intermission.

APRIL 25 Give Big St. Croix Valley You’re invited to participate in the annual fundraiser that benefits 51 different non-profit organizations throughout Polk County. Donate between April 1 and 25 online at givescv.org, or mail a check to the non-profit of your choice.

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Dementia Summit The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Northwest Wisconsin and Northwest Alliance Community Foundation will host a Dementia Summit on Wednesday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake. Agenda will include topics such as ‘what is dementia?’ ‘What does it mean to be ‘dementia friendly’ and ‘what is being done,’

and local resources. The event is open to all community members, leaders, business owners, volunteers, church leaders, family caregivers, professionals, and individuals with dementia.

APRIL 27 & 28 Annual Rummage Sale Amery Area Community Center hosts their annual Rummage Sale on Thursday, April 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, April 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Donations accepted any time.

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MAY 5 Brush Strokes ‘Paint ‘n Sip’ Amery Area Community Center will host a Brush Strokes ‘Paint ‘N Sip’ event May 5 at 6 p.m. Cost is $30 and snacks and adult beverages will be available for purchase, along with pop. No carry ins. You do not need to be a member to attend this event. Payment and registration due by April 28 to the Amery Area Community Center. Call 715-268-6605 for more information.

ONGOING Pickleball Open gym will be held for pickleball players throughout the winter beginning in November. The High School gym will be open for playing on Wednesdays from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Cost is free. Inexperienced players welcome.

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

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s we are watching the ice retreat from our lakes and rivers, it is nice to think of warmer days ahead and having fun on the water. There is a place on our planet where ice is retreating from positions that have been held for a long time — the Arctic. Two hundred years ago, there was a race to find a shortcut to China from Europe. The search for the Northwest Passage was an obsession for several nations seeking to find advantage. Publisher a trade Last week, I listened to an Tom Stangl interview with Paul Watson, a Pultizer Prize winning Canadian journalist who has written a book about one of the most famous lost expeditions in Northwest Passage history. Watson’s book “Ice Ghosts: The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition,” tells the story of the nearly two hundred year search for two British naval ships and their crew of 129 sailors, all lost to the Arctic. Captain Sir John Franklin’s search for the Northwest Passage left England in 1845. The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror intended to sail through the last unnavigated section of the passage. The crews knew going in that they would be icebound for at least one winter. They were there much longer. Three years later, the first of many search and rescue operations was mounted to try to find survivors. The search for the ships and survivors has been going for years. In 2014, the sunken HMS Erebus was found, two years later the sunken HMS Terror was found. Several skeletons were found buried on two islands. Evidence suggested that a combination of cold, starvation and disease including scurvy, pneumonia and tuberculosis, all made worse by lead poisoning, killed everyone in the Franklin party. But it appears that changes in ice cover during the past few years have made the Northwest Passage a reality. According to Watson, who was present when the HMS Terror was located, a few ships a year can now successfully navigate the passage. In sailing circles, it has become the sailing equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest. If you have the skills and the equipment, you might be able to make it through in the summer alive. If you have enough money, there are people who will guide you through. There are even cruise ships that sail in parts of the passage. Some predict the Arctic Ocean’s Northern Sea Route could be ice free and navigable for as long as 19 weeks a year as early as 2030. Watson predicts a new Cold War on the horizon as Russia, the USA and Canada seek to establish superiority in the Arctic and exploit the natural resources of the region. That all remains to be seen, but I wonder what the “ice ghosts” of the 1850s would think of all of these changes. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

The challengers for Walker, Baldwin next year in flux BY WISPOLITICS.COM

While one potential statewide candidate bows out, another emerges. It’s early in the 2018 campaign cycle, but it’s the time candidates must get serious if they are to challenge incumbents next year. Both Scott Walker and Tammy Baldwin likely will be on the ballot in November 2018. But their challengers are in flux. Recent developments count one less potential Democratic candidate against Walker, the Republican governor first elected in 2010. Tim Cullen, the former state senator, insurance executive and Tommy Thompson cabinet member, announced he won’t run for governor after preparing for months to do so. He said the chase for contributions to fuel a bid would be “demeaning.” Cullen, of Janesville, recently opened a bank account to begin accepting donations and registered with the state to run. He then started calling friends for donation pledges. Cullen said while he found support in those calls, the amount pledged wasn’t always as high as he would have liked. He also was told he would need to spend four hours a day calling potential donors, including strangers.

“I didn’t enjoy doing it with my friends,” Cullen said. “I can’t imagine what it would be like to do it with complete strangers.” Cullen said he has met with businessman Andy Gronik, Jefferson County District Attorney Susan Happ, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and state Rep. Dana Wachs of Eau Claire about possible runs. He also noted he served in the Senate with Kathleen Vinehout and was Senate majority leader while attorney Matt Flynn was state Democratic Party chair. Both have indicated an interest in running next year, while Madison businessman Mark Bakken also has been mentioned as a possible candidate. In the end, Cullen believed he could have raised $1 million to $3 million. “But that just wouldn’t be enough,” he said. But the field of potential Republicans who could run against Baldwin has added a person with a familiar last name. Nicole Schneider, who’s weighing a bid for the U.S. Senate, says Baldwin is “part of the problem” with career politicians who are “all talk and no action.” Schneider, the daughter-in-law of former Schneider Trucking chief Don Schneider (of orange tractor trailer truck fame), did

not directly address in an email talk that she is considering a run against Baldwin. Still, GOP sources have said she has had meetings about a possible bid and there is an expectation she could put personal resources into a campaign. Schneider wrote she’s spent the past two decades helping improve the lives of those in her community by supporting conservative causes and working in health care, education and social services. “Wisconsin needs a strong, conservative voice that truly represents the people living and working here. We need someone who will get things done,” Schneider wrote, adding, “My family and I are examining options to become more politically active and to champion the conservative causes we believe in.” Schneider, a lifelong Green Bay area resident, research officers with Green Bay Area Catholic Education, and mother of four, has joined others who have said they’re looking at a run, including: Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald of Juneau, businessman Eric Hovde of Madison, state Rep. Dale Kooyenga of Brookfield, business consultant Kevin Nicholson of the Milwaukee area and state Sen. Leah Vukmir of Brookfield.

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Walker’s order on records is welcome APRIL BARKER YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

In March, for the second year in a row, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker issued an executive order regarding the state’s open records law. It notes that “the American republic and the State of Wisconsin were founded on the basis of broad accountability of government to the people.” And it declares that “the free flow of information from the government to the people instills trust and confidence in our democracy and ensures that our government is accessible, accountable, and open.” The order directs state agencies to track and post their record response times and, like

last year’s order, gives procedural guidance that should make it easier for citizens to request and receive records. It instructs agencies to charge no more than 15 cents per page for provided photocopies and to charge no more than $30 per hour for government employees’ time spent locating records. It directs that agency meeting notices be posted in a centralized location on Wisconsin.gov, making these more accessible to the public. And it prescribes records training “for all employees and members of all boards, councils, and commissions.” The governor issued his executive order just as media outlets were analyzing state agencies’ performance since

the 2016 order. The Wisconsin State Journal reported that state agencies were responding more quickly to public records requests since Walker issued the 2016 executive order, though some agencies performed better than others. Overall, the paper found, the average records response time has fallen from 13 to nine days. USA Today Network-Wisconsin also compared state agency public records requests and responses and found that some agencies took considerably longer than others to fulfill requests, even after the 2016 executive order directed that small and straightforward requests be fulfilled within 10 days whenever practicable and directed that sufficient staff

be allocated to ensure that all requests be fulfilled as soon as practicable. According to this analysis, the governor’s office received fewer requests but took longer to respond than other agencies. Like other agencies whose response times were on the slow end, the governor’s office blamed the complexity of the requests for the delays in responding. With greater scrutiny, there may be more occasion for agencies to be called upon to explain poor performance. This is the way that government is supposed to operate: The public is supposed to know when government is operating well, and when it is not. Without transparency, there cannot be

accountability. To that end, the 2016 and 2017 executive orders are welcome steps in the right direction. A year from now, we hope there will be fresh outside analysis of state agencies’ performance and still more guidance from the governor’s office regarding concrete improvements that can be made. A word to local government officials: There’s no need to wait to follow the governor’s lead in seeking to improve records and open meetings practices. If the state can challenge itself to do better, then local government leaders, individually and through collective associations and groups, can and should do the same.

How to handle the Russia mess BY LEE H. HAMILTON

The recent announcement by FBI Director James Comey that his agency is investigating links between members of President Trump’s campaign and Russia has upended Washington. Yet there needs to be an even stronger and broader investigation to get to the bottom of what happened. There are really two questions at hand. The first involves Russian meddling in our election and their attempts

to manipulate the outcome. The second means looking into whether members of the Trump election team colluded or worked with the Russians to affect the outcome of the 2016 election. The FBI investigation will move the ball forward on both fronts. White House denials and the reluctance of Republicans in the majority on Capitol Hill to dig deeply into the election of a president of their own party has bogged the public in-

vestigations down. Yet the truth is, we’ve been attacked by the Russians and we’re not investigating it adequately— which is why the FBI’s investigations are necessary, but not enough. The FBI’s principal charge is criminal law. What we need is much broader: an open and bipartisan inquiry on a broad range of issues — not just criminal, but also civil, political, and diplomatic. Getting at the facts ought not

to be a political exercise, but resolving what to do about them surely will be. What the Russians did was an attack on the heart of our system; if we are to rebuild and sustain public faith in our democracy’s integrity, we need an investigation conducted in the light of day, by people who seek the truth and have standing and legitimacy on both sides of the political aisle. In theory, Congress could do this, either with a select com-

Enjoys student designed ads Dear Editor, After the passing of my wife Linda, I decided to spend a few months this winter with my son in Virginia. Since I was uncertain how long I would be there I decided not to put my Amery Free Press on “Vacation Hold”. I enjoy our paper so much that I thought I’d rather play catch up than lose it all. When I got home I got the papers together and started working my way backwards beginning with the most recent paper. I saw the ad for Amery Chevrolet in the March 21st edition made by a 5th grader and really thought it was

a great idea. Then I read the one for Dick’s Market and another for Indigo Iris. I thought it was a fabulous idea to get the attention. I looked at them a 2nd time and then noticed I had a direct connection to Dick’s Market ad. I felt especially good about that since I wrote about how my wife always insisted on shopping local and was at Dick’s Market on a very regular basis. Working another week back I got to see the other ads that were made by the 5th graders. I even scolded my son for not saying anything to me about my grandson making this ad!

Disappointed in Duffy I must admit. I have certain things like anyone else that I go to the paper for. One is “Yesterday’s News”, another is the recipes and so on. I will say that many times I skip over a lot of the ads. This caught my attention and I thought if I was an advertiser, I would ask the paper to do it again and I would want my business in there too. Without a doubt, I would guess that more people read these ads than would’ve ever seen them otherwise. Whoever came up with the idea, it was great! Mark Miller Deer Park, Wis.

America is haven for refugees To the editor, Have you ever experienced the feeling of what it would be like to be a NOBODY in this world — a person without self-worth — with a checkered past and an empty future, if a future at all? Have you ever wondered whether anyone would even miss you if you simply dropped out of the human race and were never heard from again? Most of us would have to answer NO! We’ve had our “ups and downs” through the years but few of us would see ourselves as persona non grata — unacceptable or unwelcome in the humane race. I read recently of one person, and there are tens of millions of

them in our world today — who know by experience what it feels like to be a NOBODY. His name is Nyugen. He writes “When you are a REFUGEE you are NOBODY. America has allowed me to be SOMEBODY.” Nyugen was one of the more fortunate boat people who managed to escape Viet Nam. Not only did he escape but he found his way to the United States of America where he entered a seminary and became a Catholic priest. Father Nyugen considers his story to be one of many that HELPED MAKE AMERICA GREAT! “In his letter to Donald Trump he offered to relinquish his U.S.

mittee or through its standing committees. But it has lost credibility by dragging its feet and by the sheer partisanship already on display. It’s critical to the success of our representative democracy that we understand what happened. A highly visible inquiry by a credible, independent commission would give us the best opportunity to move forward.

citizenship so the president could offer it to a Syrian refugee.” Do read about it in “The Christian Century” dated March 15, 2017. P.S. The writer of this Letter to Editor was pastor of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Polo, Illinois, in the 1970’s, where we sponsored a family — also with the name “Nyugen.” They now reside somewhere in California. P.S.S. The God-Man Jesus the Christ was also a kind of REFUGEE in a cruel world that tried and failed to shut him out! Praise the Lord! A.J. Tetzlaff Korean War Vet Pastor since 1959

To the editor, The vote in Congress to allow the sale of everyone’s private internet browsing records is another break in the trust between citizens and the representatives that are supposed to look out for our best interest. I called Representative Duffy’s office to voice my dismay and was told that he had neglected to bother to vote. Just sayin’ Laurence Dorau Star Prairie, Wis.

A dangerous, but beautiful walk in the country To the Editor: We’ve had some beautiful evenings to take a walk. But I just want to send a big caution to those who walk in the country, just before sunset & after sunrise. On sunny days, please note that the sun is BLINDING at that time of day for drivers. I wear sunglasses, but it is still very difficult to see, especially while the sun is near the horizon, when I drive uphill. I see people walking their babies and pets, and it’s very scary driving WEST at sunset. SO PEDESTRIANS BEWARE while walking on roads that run East to West, for 90 minutes before sunset or after sunrise. Thanks, & I will do my best to try to avoid driving those routes, too. Let’s stay safe. Tammy Vukonich Amery, Wis.

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Star Prairie motorcycle crash claims one life BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A low-speed motorcycle crash in the Town of Star Prairie over the weekend has claimed the life of a Star Prairie man. According to preliminary information provided by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, witness reports indicate a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Reed C. Shipley, age 33 from Star Prairie, was southbound on County Road C./Wall St. while an eastbound 2012 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Angela M. Berg, age 38 of Somerset was stopped at the stop sign on County Road C/CC. A southbound truck in front of the motorcycle and was going to turn west onto C/CC but blocked Berg’s view of the motorcycle. Berg did not see the

motorcycle behind the truck and entered the intersection causing Shipley to brake, lose control of the motorcycle, and be ejected. The car and motorcycle did not make contact. Shipley was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. He was transported to Westfield’s Hospital in New Richmond and later transported to Region’s Hospital in St. Paul where he died on Sunday April 2, 2017. Neither Berg or any of her three minor passengers were injured. Assisting at the scene was the New Richmond Police Dept, New Richmond Fire & EMS, and Star Prairie First Responders. This is the 3rd traffic fatality of 2017 in St. Croix County. The crash remains under investigation by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office.

Amery Police Report 03/24/2017 – 03/30/2017 03/24/17, 10:09AM, Officer meet and greet with students in 4th and 5th grade classes 03/24/17, 02:10PM, Juvenile call 03/24/17, 03:20PM, Assist citizen 03/24/17, 05:09PM, Welfare check 03/24/17, 05:58PM, Assist citizen 03/24/17, 11:40PM, Assist other agency 03/25/17, 09:13AM, Keep the peace 03/25/17, 06:25PM, Suspicious activity 03/25/17, 10:59PM, Animal control call 03/26/17, 01:50PM, Disturbance 03/26/17, 05:03PM, Assist citizen 03/26/17, 08:59PM, Traffic complaint 03/26/17, 09:33PM, Mental health call 03/27/17, 01:09AM, Animal control call 03/27/17, 11:05AM, Assist citizen 03/27/17, 12:30PM, Assist other agency 03/27/17, 02:35PM, Assist other agency 03/27/17, 06:02PM, Traffic complaint 03/27/17, 08:47PM, Assist citizen 03/27/17, 09:08PM, Assist EMS 03/27/17, 09:56PM, Assist other agency 03/28/17, 02:07AM, Assist citizen 03/28/17, 09:50AM, 911 hang up 03/28/17, 10:30AM, Presentation at

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A motorcycle crash in the Town of Star Prairie claimed the life of 33 year old Reed C. Shipley of Star Prairie. Shipley was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

high school on sexual assault awareness 03/28/17, 11:15AM, Animal control call 03/28/17, 12:30PM, Welfare check 03/28/17, 03:15PM, Juvenile call 03/28/17, 07:00PM, Assist citizen 03/28/17, 07:56PM, Disturbance 03/28/17, 09:32PM, Harassment report 03/28/17, 10:26PM, Mental health call 03/29/17, 08:00PM, Stalking complaint 03/29/17, 10:02PM, Suspicious activity 03/29/17, 10:56PM, Assist other agency 03/30/17, 06:49AM, Traffic complaint 03/30/17, 12:15PM, Harassment complaint 03/30/17, 02:30PM, Welfare check 03/30/17, 03:00PM, Motor vehicle accident 03/30/17, 07:00PM, Disturbance 03/30/17, 08:43PM, Suspicious activity Arrests: Juvenile, Outstanding warrant Rikki J. Seaman, 22 of Amery, Domestic/Disorderly Conduct Trisha E. Knox, 22 of Amery, Domestic/Disorderly Conduct.

Dresser railroad crossing arm destroyed in one vehicle crash An early morning crash in the Village of Dresser took the railroad control arm on County Road F and State Street out of commission. Andrew M. Peterson, 28 of Osceola reportedly struck the control arm sometime around 1 a.m. on April 2. According to inforPeterson mation provided by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Peterson was traveling westbound on County Road F when the crash occurred. Peterson reportedly admitted to con-

suming alcohol when officers arrived on scene. When asked how much alcohol he had consumed, Peterson told officers, “Enough.” Preliminary breath tests registered at .207 percent. Peterson has one prior OWI on record. He was arrested on taken to Polk County Jail. Formal charges are pending with the Polk County District Attorney’s office. Below: What remains of a railroad crossing arm in the Village of Dresser. The arm was struck by Andrew Peterson of Osceola early Sunday morning.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, April 3, 2017 Asa D. Merrill, 25, Balsam Lake was arrested on March 26 for probation hold. Allison M. Ganley, 22, Clear Lake was arrested on March 28 for probation hold. Dena L. Scalzo, 44, Balsam Lake was arrested on March 30 for probation hold. Jennifer M. Polzin, 34, Centuria was arrested on March 30 for failure-to-appear warrant. Brandon W. Thompson, 29, Centuria was arrested on March 31 for a warrant. Mitchell S. Jensen, 22, Milltown was arrested on April 1 for probation hold. Michael W. Koser, 33, St. Croix Falls was arrested on April 2 for probation hold and contempt (Burnett

County). Ryan S. Mcinnes, 40, Centuria was arrested on March 28 for OWI 2, resisting an officer, disorderly conduct, and operating after revocation. Bradley D. Fougner, 54, Amery was arrested on April 1 for OMVWI 1 and Operating with a PAC greater than .15 (1st). Andrew M. Peterson, 28, Osceola was arrested on April 2 for OMVWI 2 and PAC 2. Mitchell T. Fowler, 36, Luck was arrested on March 27 for strangulation/suffocation and harassment. Rikki J. Seaman, 22, Amery was arrested on March 28 for domestic disorderly conduct. Trisha E. Knox, 22, Amery was arrested on March 28 for domestic disorderly conduct and probation hold.

Denise K. Gregory, 44, Osceola was arrested on March 30 for felony police assault, felony bail jumping, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct. Megan L. Kindem, 28, Somerset was arrested on March 31 for possession of THC, drug paraphernalia, and OWI 1. Suzanne B. Schmalz, 54, Lindstrom was arrested on March 31 for disorderly conduct. Tamara M. Wood, 17, Milltown was arrested on April 1 for obstructing. Chayse M. Green, 21, Turtle Lake was arrested on March 31 for fleeing law enforcement and obstructing an officer. Joel C. Gray, 53, St. Croix Falls was arrested on April 2 for misdemeanor bail jumping and disorderly conduct.

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Luck man faces 18-year sentence after mixed jury verdict BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Newly elected District Attorney, Jeff Kemp, may have helped calm any public doubts about his experience level last week. Polk County’s first criminal jury trial since the spring of 2016 was Kemp’s first time prosecuting in a criminal trial, ending with a mixed verdict, but a certainty of prison, nonetheless. Proceedings came to a close earlier than expected on Wednesday. It took a jury of five men and seven women just two hours to find 40-year-old Jeremy Frendt of Luck not guilty of first-degree attempted homicide, but guilty of both aggravated battery, and a charge Kemp had recently added, second-degree reckless injury. “We both looked at the evidence and came to different conclusions,” said Kemp of he and the defense. “We always try to resolve it short of a trial. [Trials] don’t happen that often. In this case, I made what I thought was a reasonable offer; the defendant didn’t think it was reasonable. Honestly, I didn’t think he should get away with this.” The charges stemmed from a complex series of events that occurred in late

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Frendt’s attorney, Donna Burger, gives her opening statements during last week’s trial.

September of 2016. Kemp painted the picture of a classic abusive relationship and a drug-motivated encounter between Frendt and the victim, his then ex-girlfriend. The result was a series of events that would defy rationale in any sober person’s world. The visibly shaken victim testified about going to Frendt’s home to retrieve some of her property, and meeting with Frendt in his garage.

‘If he’d wanted to kill her he would have hit the camper square on. If he wanted the phone he would have taken it before he put her in the truck.’ Donna Burger Attorney for Jeremy Frendt

Kemp: “Do you recall what made [the conversation] turn worse?” Victim: “No, he just got angry a lot. Most likely about drugs or something like that.” Kemp: “So you guys were using [drugs] together and then an argument started?”

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Investigator Tony Grimm narrates a video showing tire tracks at the scene leading toward a camper parked next to a barn. The victim reported running across the yard as Frendt chased her with his truck. She ducked behind the camper, which was struck shortly after by Frendt.

Victim: “Yes. It was because they were his, and I didn’t pay anything and I wanted some.” As the argument escalated, the victim testified that Frendt grabbed her by the throat and stabbed her in the right buttock. Frendt then scrambled to patch her wounds with duct tape, fishing line and a needle, while the victim began recording the events on her phone. In the recording, later played for the court, Frendt could be heard swearing at the victim and telling her to shut up. The victim left Frendt’s residence abruptly after the pair were interrupted by his mother. She traveled to several of her friends’ homes before returning. “Jeremy said he’d help me and to come back because his mother had left,” she testified. “Obviously I went back. I always did. Because he’d tell me that he loved me, and that he was sorry.” But all Frendt wanted by that time was to get her phone and destroy the recording, according to the victim. The confrontation culminated in Frendt getting in his truck and chasing the victim across a muddy yard where she fled between a camper and an outbuilding. Frendt hit the camper with his truck, causing damage to both, and pinning the victim against the barn, allegedly hard enough to fracture her pelvis. Frendt then put the victim in his truck and drove her to Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. They transferred her to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minn. where she stayed until the following day. “Jeremy did most of the talking,” she testified. “He wasn’t in the same room as me. He came up with some dumb story that he’d accidentally backed into the camper and crushed me. I just kept on telling them not to give him my phone. I wanted the evidence.” Through fear of implicating her own illegal activities, the victim made no attempt to correct the stories. She even asked to be released from North Memorial earlier than advised. They returned to Frendt’s home only to end up back at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls on the third day. Authorities caught up with them there, in pursuit of a welfare check prompted by the victim’s mother. Kemp offered medical testimony from both hospitals that showed not only old rib and spinal fractures, but also an acute (new) hip fracture. Investigators collected other evidence from the scene, including blood swabs that matched the victim. Photographs of tire tracks illustrated Frendt’s truck running into the camper. Photos also

showed dead grass next to the camper tire, presumably because the camper had shifted several inches after the impact. Damage from the camper and truck also measured at similar heights.

with local radiologist assessments, testifying via phone that he felt that the victim’s hip fractures were likely not new. Regardless of the injuries, as Burger said in her closing remarks, with the ground as wet as it was, he could have slid into that camper after braking. “It doesn’t make sense,” Burger added, “If he’d wanted to kill her he would have hit the camper square on. If he wanted the phone he would have taken it before he put her in the truck.” Frendt never did take the stand to tell his side of the tale. But the jury ultimately agreed and found reasonable doubt as to the attempted homicide charge, rendering a not guilty verdict. The victim’s shaky testimony may have contributed to the jury’s decision, but as Kemp added, “I think just about everybody in Polk County has been touched in one way or another by drugs. It is what it is. The facts are the facts, and some facts aren’t pretty. But she wasn’t the one on trial. Just

‘Jeremy did most of the talking…he came up with some dumb story that he’d accidentally backed into the camper and crushed me.’ -Victim Title of Speaker In Frend’t defense, attorney Donna Burger made much of what she felt was sloppy investigative work. Pictures of damage only showed one end of the tape measure, for example. Investigators also never bothered to collect any knife from the scene, and getting information from cell phone records took much longer than it should have. The victim’s lack of interest in contacting law enforcement also raised eyebrows as to the victim’s credibility. Likewise, Frendt seeking medical attention for the victim cast doubt on his intent to kill her. Burger also found a doctor to refute the original medical reports. A neurosurgeon from New Mexico disagreed

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Unshackled and dressed in plain clothes, an emotionless Jeremy Frendt sits at the defense table during a three-day jury trial that ultimately cleared him of attempted homicide charges, but found him guilty of aggravated battery and second-degree reckless endangerment.

because you’re drunk or high, doesn’t give anyone the right to brutalize you.” That conviction would only have served to lengthen any sentence, however, as guilty of verdicts for aggravated battery and second-degree reckless endangerment could still put Frendt in prison for as long as eighteen years. Frendt’s sentencing is scheduled for

‘She wasn’t the one on trial. Just because you’re drunk or high, doesn’t give anyone the right to brutalize you.’ Jeff Kemp Polk County District Attorney

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“He grabbed her by the throat, and stuck that knife into her leg,” illustrates District Attorney Jeff Kemp, during closing arguments in the case. “She had to get four staples because of it. That’s a scar she’s going to carry around for the rest of her life, and every time she sees that scar it’s going to remind her of this incident.”

June, and there are still unresolved methamphetamine and bail jumping charges pending. Kemp intends to ask for a substantial prison term. Frendt’s lengthy violent criminal history allowed him to be charged and found guilty as a ‘repeater’ in this case, lengthening his maximum potential sentence. “I feel good about it,” Kemp added. “I think the victim is happy with the result. He did some terrible things and he’s going to go to prison for it, and I’m fine with that.”

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105 Years Ago April 4, 1912

good will…and doesn’t cost a cent!

W. W. Winchester was elected village president; B. R. Atwood, clerk; J. P. Peterson, treasurer and W. D. Thompson, constable. The Burman and Dahlberg Hardware Company is unloading two carloads of brand new buggies this week. They range in price from $45 to $85. Those prices include tops, side curtains, shafts and storm aprons.

Chief Warns About Street Parking Limit Chief of Police Bert Millermon this week issued a warning to car owners that there is a two-hour parking time limit on main street (Keller Avenue) between the Hotel and Adams Auto, and on Birch Street, which runs from Stella Cheese to the Amery High School. Millermon noted that the rule had not been rigidly enforced during the heavy snows, but now that the snow has gone, the limit would be enforced from now on.

100 Years Ago April 5, 1917 Only Two Hydrant Defects Marshal F. G. Bernier made numerous tests of the hydrants the past winter and while it was one of the coldest winters experienced here for some years, only two hydrants were found to be frozen and these luckily where the property could be reached from other sources.

Efficient Official Corps The financial statement of the village of Amery for the year 1916 shows the village to be in the best condition in its history, notwithstanding the fact that a large amount of money was spent for permanent improvements. The officers are entitled to a vote of thanks from the people for the efficient handling of the public funds.

High School WAYS and BY-WAYS Baseball Team Will Get Suits A meeting of the athletic association was held last week for the purpose of planning some way to get baseball suits. It was decided that the association take up the proposition of the Amery town team, which was that if they would pay up the bills of the town team, they could have the use of the latter’s suits free for the season. The amount of the bills is about fifteen dollars. The baseball season has opened at the high school. Walter Fraipont is again around with his old dilapidated mitt, which has all the padding up in the fingers. It gives us a pain in our hearts to see the thing suffer any longer.

Will Have Modern Hotel Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Guanella moved to their summer resort on Lake Wapogasset Monday and work is progressing rapidly on their fine new summer hotel, which when completed will be one of the finest of its kind in the country, complete with running water, parlors and other modern conveniences.

New Electric Lamps The Amery Electric Company has just received the very latest thing in electric lamps, the 75-watt. They will make a material saving in your light bill and are the best and most serviceable light ever manufactured.

Whistler Swans Visit Polk County Thousands of Whistler swans bound for Canada were forced down on several Polk County lakes and streams during a snowstorm the morning of April 8, 1989. DNR Warden Jerry Wagner, Amery, said that the swans don’t normally land and feed here. Whistler swans are among the first birds to fly north in the spring and the last to migrate south. The birds pictured were on the Apple River about five miles north of Amery.

90 Years Ago March 31, 1927 Roads In Terrible Condition The roads in almost every direction are almost impassable and are declared to be by far in the worst condition in years. The extreme amount of moisture last fall and the early break-up are believed by road authorities to be the cause. The county highway crew did some excellent work filling sink holes and graveling “46” in south Amery the last of the week and while the road is not in the best condition yet, it is much improved and is all that can be expected considering conditions.

Burglars Visit Deer Park Burglars Visited Deer Park at an early hour Saturday morning. The Depot was broken into and a few dollars in change taken, also Elmer Swanson’s typewriter. Lebeck’s garage was visited and here they got 2 balloon tires, 2 radio “B” batteries, one wet battery and a typewriter. At T. A. Malum’s they got a box of cigars. J. T. Thompson’s old store building was also broken into but nothing was taken.

65 Years Ago April 3, 1952 Filling Begins For Dairy Queen Site Dirt moving is underway on a lot just south of the Amery Motor Company, which will be the future home of a “Dairy Queen” store. Construction will soon begin according to O. F. Anderson who is promoting the local business outlet for this nationally known frozen confection. The structure will measure 18x24 ft. when complete.

Junior Crime Gang Misdeeds Stopped Two Frederic and three Centuria juveniles were arrested during the past week by Under sheriff James Moore for a multitude of thieveries throughout

this section of Wisconsin and the adjoining area of Minnesota. With their apprehension, Sheriff Moore recovered a big assortment of loot including tires, batteries, wheels, radios and many other items. They have not been associated with the recent epidemic of pickup thefts. Also arrested in the same case was a Hopkins, Minn. man, a brother-in-law who was accused of acting as disposing agent for the stolen goods.

60 Years Ago April 1, 1957 Cars Rammed at Speeds Close to 100 mph Minnesota youths wrought havoc again with Wisconsin traffic Sunday night when they made Polk and St. Croix county roads a speed track and battleground. Involved were five cars of youngsters; 21 years of age being the oldest recorded. Four cars were contained in one gang from White Bear Lake and the other car contained another gang from Forest Lake. Their original intention, as pieced together by officers, was to motor to Wisconsin for beer and a friendly, cut-throat gang fight. When the outnumbered car found four cars to their one on the scene, they took off going south on highway “35” from St. Croix Falls. This occurred about 10:30 p.m. with the Osceola officer, Russ Scholl picking their trial but soon losing it in the 100 mile an hour chase. At Somerset, one of the four tried to block the lone car from getting back to Minnesota and rammed it but good. The lone car then sped towards New Richmond. On highway “64” a car driven by Charles Hoffman, 21, of rural White Bear Lake, pulled up alongside the one trying to escape. Here a beer bottle was thrown through the windshield and the car was rammed again. All models involved were cars either ’57 or

close thereto. The pursuit ended in New Richmond when the panicking gang sought police protection and alerted the St. Croix county traffic officer. He arrested one car of the four pursuing the lone car. Statements were taken from all the youths involved with four of them being placed in the county jail at Hudson for 30 days. Driver Hoffman was arraigned in Justice court, Balsam Lake, Tuesday and fined $200 and costs and his license was revoked for six months.

55 Years Ago April 5, 1962 First Lutheran Church Approves Educational Unit After observing 70 years as a congregation on Sunday, members of First Lutheran church in Amery met Wednesday to approve plans to build a new structure for an estimated $155,000. Included are classrooms for Sunday school and a new church proper to be built on the present site. The new building will contain a nave seating 288 with 30 additional seats in the balcony; nine classrooms; a fellowship room; pastor’s study; church office; library; nursery; social hall that will seat 175; large storage room; stage and lavatories.

How About Smiling (Editorial) Scientists have conclusively proved that a person uses more muscles to frown than in smiling. “Out where the west begins,” the residents make it a particular point to smile and greet everyone they meet on the street – friend, foe or complete stranger. This type of treatment in this community would be a very noticeable thing to strangers and one that wouldn’t be soon forgotten. With the summer season upon us, we would like to see “western hospitality” right on the main stem. How about it? It’s one thing that can create a lot of comment and

Warn Bicycle Riders to Use Caution During the year 1961 there were 16 fatalities and 494 injuries in bike traffic mishaps. With spring weather, bikes that have been kept in the garage in recent winter months will be in use again. Motorists are urged to be on the lookout for the popular two-wheeled vehicle. A great many youngsters will be riding this spring for the first time, and their inexperience may at times lead to faulty judgment. State law requires that all bikes must be operated “as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.” State law also provides that persons riding bikes on public roadways must ride single file, and no bike must “carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.”

40 Years Ago April 5, 1977 Begin Computer Work Amery school system began a two-month experiment last week into computer-assisted instruction. A terminal, installed at Amery High School is tied 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the system, which originates at UW-River Falls. “We think it offers a valuable tool for students and teachers,” said high school Principal John Wyatt. Besides traditional math and science applications, the system is geared to providing information for guidance counseling, textbook evaluations, and test preparations. Persons using the system sit at a computer terminal, which is similar to a typewriter. Information is typed into the machine following a prescribed format. The computer will also tell the operator if he has made an error in addressing the computer. Once the proper sequence has been found, the computer types questions seeking the type of data requested by the operator. “We think the computer will be of real benefit in providing information in the area of vocational counseling,” said Wyatt.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 08 In the matter of the estate of Warren Gilbert Nelson PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth December 31, 1940 and date of death March 9, 2017 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 135 Arch Street, Amery, WI 54001. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 30, 2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar March 20, 2017 Chandra I. Nelson-Robak, Personal Representative 11 Pinewood Court Walnut Creek, CA 94597 925-457-0206 (March 28, April 4, 11)

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CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my friends for the many thoughtful sympathy cards sent to me on the passing of my special friend, Warren. He will be greatly missed. Having such wonderful, caring friends will make my loss easier. Ruth Mugerauer

THANK YOU My sincerest thank you to all of those friends who sent cards, visited or offered prayers during my recent hospitalization at St. Paul Regions Hospital. Also a huge thank you to Allan and Vivian Moltzer for giving Linda a ride down to see me, to Pastor Mark for his visit, communion and prayers and to my daughter Kaydi Sobottka for her advocacy on my behalf. Arlen Peterson

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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 to 103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; nursery available during worship. Every Wednesday (thru April 5): 7 p.m Lenten Service: “Who is Jesus?” Every Wednesday: 7 p.m Youth Group. Call the church office for details 715-268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church. Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 5 p.m. M&M Adult Fellowship. Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. One-Way Club. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. White Cross; 12:30 p.m. Christian Women’s. Friday: 8:45 a.m. M.O.P.S. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, April 5: 8:30 a.m. Prayer Ministry & AE Committee, h/Sue; 9 a.m. Bible Study; 6 p.m. Soup Supper at Elim; 7 p.m. Lenten Worship at Elim. Saturday, April 8: 10:30 a.m. Ladies Spring Salad Luncheon; 7 p.m. Concert, The Menomonie Singers. Sunday, April 9: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m. Social Ministry Committee; 9:30 a.m. Finance Committee; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship, Kindermass. Tuesday, April 11: 8:30 a.m. Quilting; 9 a.m. Backpacks; 1 p.m. Ruth Unit; 6:30 p.m. Church Council. CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years. Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week. CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions. CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Meal for all; 6 p.m. Church school.

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CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, April 5: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout/Easter Egg Coloring; 6 p.m. Soup Supper; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Service; 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 p.m. Money Management. Thursday, April 6: 9:30 a.m. Local Communions; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Dinner Theater rehearsal. Friday, April 7: 8:30 a.m. Distant Communions; 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 3:30 p.m. Youth Lock-In. Saturday, April 8: 6 a.m. Ruby’s Pantry Food Set-up; 8 a.m. Car Care; 9 a.m. Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution; Youth Group Bowling event after Ruby’s Pantry. Sunday, April 9: 8:30 a.m. MT17 meeting; 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Trustee meeting. Monday, April 10: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 6:30 p.m. Dinner Theatre rehearsal; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Tuesday, April 11: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 6 p.m. Council meeting; 6:30 p.m. Dinner Theatre rehearsal. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, April 5: 5:30-7 p.m. Meal at Trinity; 6 p.m. Confirmation/JAM at Trinity; 6 p.m. First Communion Class at Trinity; 7:15 p.m. Worship at Trinity, “Lazarus” presentation by Nate Overby. Thursday, April 6: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting. Palm Sunday, April 9: 9:30 a.m. Combined Worship at Deronda. 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, April 5: 6 p.m. Supper; 7 p.m. Lenten Service. Sunday, April 9: 9:30 a.m. All Ages Learning, Building Q&A; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

We invite you to worship with us during Holy Week

PALM SUNDAY

April 9, 9 a.m. Contemporary Worshipw/Holy Communion

MAUNDY THURSDAY April 13, 6:30 p.m. Service

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Friday, April 14, 1 p.m.

April 14, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 16

April 16 w/Holy Communion 7 a.m. Sunrise Easter Worship Service 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Easter Worship Service

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP FESTIVAL EASTER WORSHIP 8 and 9:30 a.m. with HOLY COMMUNION

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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 217 Deronda St., Amery Join us for regular worship Sundays 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service. Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details. Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 p.m. every Wednesday. EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. ELIM LUTHERAN, Range Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East, Balsam Lake , Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:40 a.m. Sunday school. Wednesday evening Confirmation classes. 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, April 5: 6 p.m. Supper; 7 p.m. Worship. Thursday, April 6: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida Mae’s; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Saturday, April 8: 8 a.m. Car Care. Sunday, April 9: Palm Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Choir and First Communion class in F.H.; No Sunday school; 10:15-11 a.m. Youth Breakfast. Tuesday, April 11: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Property; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. WIC Clinic; 6:30 p.m. Worship/ Life. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, April 5: 1 p.m. Evening Stars at church; 6 p.m. Soup; 7 p.m. Lenten service. Saturday, April 8: 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt Outreach. Palm Sunday: Sunday, April 9: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship; 9 a.m. Choir practice; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Church potluck; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting. Monday, April 10: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 3 p.m. Service at Golden Age Manor. Tuesday, April 11: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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PALM SUNDAY, 13, Worship Service PALMApril SUNDAY, April 9 9:30 a.m. Holy Week Services at17 MAUNDY THURSDAY, April Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Service with Holy Communion at 7 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran April Church HOLY THURSDAY, 13 GOOD FRIDAY, AprilService 18 PALM SUNDAY, April 13, Worship a.m. Service with Holy Communion at 9:30 7 p.m. Service at 7 p.m. MAUNDY THURSDAY, April14 17 GOOD FRIDAY, April SUNDAY, April 207 p.m. ServiceEASTER with Holy Communion at Service 7 p.m. 7 a.m. Sunrise Serviceatw/Holy Communion GOOD FRIDAY, April 18 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast - free-will donation EASTER SUNDAY, April 16 Service at 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Festival Service with Holy Communion 7 a.m. Sunrise Service w/Holy Communion EASTER SUNDAY, April 20 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast - free-will donation 7 a.m. Sunrise Service w/Holy Communion 600 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-7283 9:30 a.m. Easter-Service 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast free-will with donation “Sharing God’s love through Jesus Christ” Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. Festival Service with Holy Communion

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship. Lent & Holy Week Schedule We do things just a bit differently here at First Presbyterian Church but it works for us…here is our schedule: Tuesday evening services during Lent: 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm HOLY WEEK: Palm Sunday: April 9, regular worship at 11:00 am Maundy Thursday/Good Friday Service: Friday, April 14, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Easter Sunday: April 16, worship will be at 11:00 am Please join us in this Lenten journey, we would love to have you, and we’ll have the coffee on…we are the “church in the pines” at 719 Nevada Street. 715.483.3550. FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Pastor Diane House Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays during Lent: 5 p.m. Supper; 6 p.m. Service. Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education. Thursday: Lent Worship service at 5:30 p.m. Good Friday Worship service at 5:30 p.m. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

JOURNEY CHURCH (formerly First Baptist), 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 office@journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3 anytime, ages 3-4 during the sermon only; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday school, nursery is available for ages 0-3. Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (during the school year). Wednesday: 6-7:30 p.m. Kids Club Remix, ages Pre-K-5th grade, meets in the church, free dinner at 6 p.m; 6-7:30 p.m. DW Youth Group, grades 6th-12th, meets in the church at 6 p.m. for free dinner and then in the Teen Center for the remainder of the time. Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, April 5: 5:30-7 p.m. Meal at Trinity; 6 p.m. Confirmation/JAM at Trinity; 6 p.m. First Communion class at Trinity; 7:15 p.m. Worship at Trinity with Nate Overby presentation of “Lazarus”. Thursday, April 6: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting. Palm Sunday, April 9: 9:30 a.m. Combined service at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service. Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry. MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:45 p.m. Sunday evening service. 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.

Resurrection celebration!

HOLY WEEK SERVICES at Deronda Lutheran Little Falls Lutheran Trinity Lutheran

UNITED COVENANT CHURCH Clear Lake

would like to invite you to our Holy Week services HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE *Maundy Thursday, April 13: 5:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Meal 6:15 p.m. communion Service *Community Good Friday, April 14 7 p.m. at UCC Saturday, April 15: 6 p.m. Easter Cantata “Because He Lives ... Amen!” Sunday, April 16: 8:30 a.m. Easter Brunch 10 a.m. Worship Service with Easter Cantata “Because He Lives” Come join us for a 40-minute dramatic telling by words and music of the Easter Story! Saturday, April 15, 6 p.m. (refreshments following) Sunday, April 16, 10 a.m. During worship service

Pastor Lori Peper

PALM SUNDAY April 9, 9:30 a.m. Combined Worship at Little Falls MAUNDY THURSDAY (April 13) Gather Meal visited by 12 Disciples at Deronda 5 p.m. Combined Worship at Deronda 6:30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY (April 14)

Combined Worship at Trinity 6:30 p.m.

EASTER SUNDAY (April 16) 8 a.m. Worship at Trinity 9 a.m. Easter Breakfast at Trinity 9:30 a.m. Worship at Deronda 11 a.m. Worship at Little Falls

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, April 5: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 3:45 p.m. March Madness 1st Grade & up, Come to the April Luau!!; 5-6:15 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper; 6 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Lenten service; BRB and Sr. Choir practice follow. Thursday, April 6: 8:15 a.m. Weigh-In Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study. Saturday, April 8: Wedding of Karen Hansen and James Corbett; 1 p.m. Baby Shower. Palm Sunday, Sunday, April 9: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 6:30 p.m. 5th grade Communion Class Baking Bread. Tuesday, April 11: 1 p.m. Quilting; 6:30 p.m. Quarter Moon Acres meeting. PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. Worship service, nursery care. REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, April 5: 9:30 a.m. Ladies Aid; 10 a.m. Ladies Aid meeting; 1 p.m. Stewardship; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 5:30 p.m. Soup/Sandwich supper; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 7:45 a.m. Choir practice. Palm Sunday, Sunday, April 9: 9:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. Monday, April 10: 10 a.m. Ladies Bible Study. 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, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship. ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386. ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

EASTER

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amery, and Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Balsam Lake, extends an open invitation to all to attend

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Holy Thursday - April 13, Mass 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Good Friday - April 14, 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Holy Saturday - April 15 - Easter Vigil Mass 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Easter Sunday - April 16 The Resurrection of the Lord 8:30 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of the Lakes 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Rev. Gene Murphy and the Parish Community extend a blessed and joyful Easter season to all

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass. Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass. Thursday: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, Communion Service is held at local nursing homes. Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Special events: Wednesday, April 5: RCIA; Friday, April 7: Stations of the Cross 5:30 p.m.; April 8-9: Palm Sunday Weekend; Monday, April 10: Ladies Lunch 12 p.m. at Village Pizzeria; Tuesday, April 11: Stations of the Cross after 9 a.m. CS, KC meeting 6:30 p.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, April 5: 5th Midweek Lenten service at St. John’s. Thursday, April 6: 1 p.m Bible Study. Palm Sunday, Sunday, April 9: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, April 5: 7 p.m. 5th Midweek Lenten Service at St. John’s. Palm Sunday, Sunday, April 9: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Voter’s Meeting. Monday, April 10: Pastor visiting shut-ins. Tuesday, April 11: Pastor visiting shut-ins; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Palm Sunday - April 9

8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services 8:45 a.m. Palm Sunday Breakfast 9:15 a.m. Sunday school

Maundy Thursday - April 13

7 p.m. Worship service with Holy Communion

Good Friday - April 14 7 p.m. Worship Service

Easter Sunday - April 16

7 a.m. Sunrise Worship Service with Holy communion 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion

West Immanuel Lutheran Church 447 180th St., Osceola 715-294-2936 Pastor Rexford Brandt

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Palm Sunday, April 1313 Maundy Thursday, April 6 p.m. Re-enactment of the Procession the Palms10 a.m. Last Supperofand Communion

Maundy Thursday, April 17 Good Friday Community

Service at and Amery Upper Room Supper Communion Free Lutheran 6 p.m. Roast Lamb Dinner and April 14, 7 p.m. Open to all Communion Service Easter - Sunday, April 16 8 a.m. “Son” Rise Service followed by Easter Breakfast a.m. Easter “Son” Rise Service 108a.m. Celebration Worship 8:45 a.m. Easter Breakfast

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367. Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, April 5: 5:30-7 p.m. Meal; 6 p.m. First Communion Class; 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation; 7:15 p.m. Worship with Nate Overby presenting “Lazarus”. Palm Sunday, April 9: 9:30 a.m. Combined service at Deronda. Tuesday, April 4: 7 p.m. NUIC Parish Council at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Apirl 5: 5:45 p.m. Worship Team 2 practice; 6:15 p.m. CREW (Youth Group); 6:30 p.m. Choir practice. Thursday, April 6: 9:30 a.m. The Mission Stitchers at Ridgeview. Saturday, April 8: 7 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast. Palm Sunday, Sunday, April 9: 10 a.m. Worship service; Choir practice after service. Tuesday, April 11: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m. Study at Ridgeview;6:30 p.m. Leadership Team meeting.

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5 miles north of Amery just off Cty. Rd. H or just south of Hwy. 8 just off Cty. Rd. H.

Elim Lutheran Church, Range Join us for Worship during Holy Week and Easter Maundy Thursday Worship with Communion April 13 at 7 p.m. Balsam

Good Friday Worship April 14 at 7 p.m. Elim

Easter April 16 Worship Services w/Communion

8:30 a.m. Service at Elim 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at Balsam 10:15 a.m. Service at Balsam

Holy Week at East Immanuel Lutheran Thursday, April 13, at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion

Friday, April 14, 7 p.m. Good Friday Tenebrae Service Sunday, April 16 Easter Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. Easter Festival Worship at 10:30 a.m.

East Immanuel Lutheran Church 207 120th St., Amery 715-268-2143

Good Friday Community Worship Service

Friday, April 14, 7 p.m. at Amery Free Lutheran Church, 1 mile west of Amery on Cty Rd. F

Good Friday Community Worship Service Friday, April 14, at 7 p.m.

Easter Breakfast Sunday, April 16

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Pancakes, eggs and homemade caramel rolls Breakfast served 9 a.m.

Easter - Sunday, April 20 10 a.m. Celebration Congregational ChurchChurch Congregational

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, April 5: 9 a.m. Men’s work group; 5 p.m. Soup/ Sandwich Supper; 5:45 p.m. Confirmation classes; High School Youth Group; 7 p.m. Lenten Worship service. Thursday, April 6: 10 a.m. Lenten Bible Study. Palm Sunday, Sunday, April 9: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship services; 8:45 a.m. Youth Breakfast; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school. 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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East Lincoln Alliance Church 735 70th Ave, Amery

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Easter Celebration Service at 10:15 a.m.

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DEATH NOTICES Marion Renander Stafne, St. Paul, MN, passed on March 23, 2017. A private family and Wisconsin area friends graveside committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6th at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Clayton, WI. Michaelanne Chovan, 50, Amery, died Tuesday, March 28, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 7, at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Burial will be in the Amery Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and 1 hour prior to services. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. Marion M. Majeske, 90, Balsam Lake, died Monday, April 3, at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery. Funeral services are pending with WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home in Amery. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

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Michaelanne Chovan Michaelanne Chovan, age 50 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Michaelanne was brought to us on the 18th day of June 1966 in Michigan City, Indiana. She worked and lived in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area before she moved to Amery, Wisconsin. Michaelanne was the proud owner/operator of Apple River Reality, Hobson’s Choice Thrift Store and Done Deal Divorce. Besides her busy work schedule she always found time to bring the children to the beach and local area pools. She was always shopping at all the local Thrift Stores and going to the area garage and yard sales. She loved to cook for her family and friends. Michaelanne was married by Owen Williams to David Chovan on the 9th of September 2006 at DD Kennedy Mill Park in Polk County, Wisconsin. Michaelanne is survived by her husband, David Chovan, her parents, Philip and Patricia Bougerie; 2 daughters, Francesca (Bolduc) Bougerie and Vanessa Bolduc; 2 sons, Lee Bolduc and Bradley Chovan. She is preceded in death by her birth father, Melvin Alfred Bartusch, baby daughter, Nanette Katherine Chovan and Great Family Friend, Owen Rhys Williams. Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin with Pastor Barry Schaefer officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment will take place at the Amery Cemetery following the service. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

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Making Space for God in Your Life “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” —Matthew 6:33 NIV

f we want to have a closer relationship with God—and we should want this above all else—it is important to create the time and space necessary to do so. In much the same way that a new exercise or study regimen will probably require a change in our schedule, if we want to be a more spiritual person, we must carve out the time and space necessary for it. In our busy lives this usually entails finding time (and space) at the beginning or end of our day, since the middle of our day is usually filled up with work or school or taking care of family. God won’t force his way into our lives. If we want more of God in our lives, we should create the time and space for that to happen. There is a good reason why most monks start their days early—it’s the only time that they aren’t likely to be interrupted by life’s other necessities. It is also important that the space where you pray or meditate be conducive to it. A quiet comfortable corner of a room is all that is necessary. Find some quiet time and space at the start or end of each day to make room for God in your life. – Christopher Simon

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Vivian June Wildasin age 85 of Deer Park passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin. She was born the daughter of Maurice and Marjorie (Monroe) Hilyar on June 1, 1931 in the family’s home in the Town of Stanton. Vivian would be the 3rd generation to spend their entire life in that home, with the help of her daughter, Pauline. On January 8, 1950, she married Henry Wildasin in New Richmond. Vivian was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Deer Park and a member of the homemaker’s club. She enjoyed volunteering for Town of Stanton elections and liked her monthly breakfasts with classmates. Every Thursday morning, she would make a trip into Walmart and was known by all the Walmart employees. Vivian was known for her cooking. She loved sharing and comforting family and friends with her gift of good food and baking. Her daughters will remember her apple slices and homemade bread. Vivian loved her family and enjoyed the time with them around the kitchen table and in “The Woods” on her property, where family would gather for bon fires, Labor Day weekend camping, and back in the day school picnics. She also enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting and quilting. Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Marjorie; an infant brother and an infant sister; her husband, Henry; and son-in-law, David Lease. She is survived by her daughters, Irene (Fredrick) Olson, Patricia (Howard) Schilling, Vernice Lease, Pauline Wildasin; grandchildren, Marvel Olson, Fredrick Olson II, Becky (Aaron) Malchow, Andrew Schilling, Cassandra (Chad Anderson) Gutting, Kirsten (Joshua Budimlija) Gutting; great grandchildren, Jaiden Patel and Kora June Cisewski. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at 5:00 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church in Deer Park. Visitation will also be Friday from 3-5 pm at church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.

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Jessie Pittman Nilssen, age 103 years old, of Stone Lake, WI, passed away on March 25, 2017 at Glenview Assisted Living in Shell Lake, WI. Jessie Gertrude Nilssen was born November 6, 1913 to William and Myrtle (Conners) Pittman on a dairy farm in Dunn County. She was the sixth of nine children. Jessie grew up near a little town called Graytown and later moved a short distance to Reeve, WI. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1933 and then attended the River Falls Teachers College for Elementary Education. After graduating from college in 1937 with a teaching certificate, she began her first job teaching in a one room elementary school at Almena, WI. Jessie was married to Harold Nilssen in 1939. Together they made their home in Ashland, WI where they lived for 40 years and raised 4 children, David, Dennis, Jeanne and Sherri. In 1980, they built a home near Stone Lake, WI where she lived until 2011. At that time, Jessie became a resident of Glenview Assisted Living in Shell Lake. Over the years she was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Stone Lake, WI where she helped sew quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Jessie loved gardening, bird watching, taking walks, and was an excellent seamstress. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. Jessie was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Nilssen; son, Dennis Nilssen; parents William and Myrtle Pittman; 5 sisters, Evelyn, Florence, Winnie, Helen, and Rachel; 3 brothers, Howard, Vernon “Beany” and Raymond. She is survived by 3 children, David (Mary) Nilssen of Stone Lake, WI, Jeanne Richard of Lutz, FL and Sherri (Gary) Wistrom of Kenosha, WI; 7 Grandchildren, Robby (Jennifer) Richard of Wesley Chapel, FL, Steven Richard of Davidson, NC, Eric Wistrom of Madison, WI , Jeff (Denise) Nilssen of Sparta, WI, Theresa (Paul) Loree of Boerne, TX, Amy (Tim) Howe of Spring Valley, WI, Sarah (Curt) Blik of Scottsdale, AZ; 11 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great, Great Grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Funeral Service was held at First Lutheran Church in Stone Lake, WI on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11 am with Pastor Ed Anderson and Pastor Roger Pittman officiating. Music was provided by Karen Peters. Casket Bearers were Jake Howe, Brandon Loree, Bruce Nilssen, Scott Nilssen, Ryan Stehl and Eric Wistrom. Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, WI. Scheuermann Funeral Home of Clear Lake is handling the arrangements. The family prefers memorials in lieu of flowers

Judith “Judy” Leskela Iverson, age 69 of Clayton, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN died on March 30, 2017 at Regions Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Judith Leskela Iverson was born on June 4, 1947 in St. Paul, MN the daughter of Raymond and Lois (Anderson) Leskela. She grew up in St. Paul, attended Wilson and Central High School graduating in 1965. After high school, Judy attended Metro State University and received a BA degree in Business Administration. She worked for 22 years as a Senior Accountant at the University of Minnesota. On June 14, 2003, Judy was married to Kenneth L. Iverson at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Paul and together they made their home in St. Paul. After retiring in 2011, they made their home in Clayton, WI on Lake Magnor. During this time, Judy began writing and authored 7 murder mysteries and a family autobiography. She was also an accomplished seamstress and was a lover of animals. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Preceded by her parents Ray and Lois Leskela and 2 brothers Ronald and Kevin Leskela. Survived by husband, Ken Iverson of Clayton,WI; step children, Robert Iverson (Karen Huiett) of Roseville, MN, James Iverson of Blaine, MN, and Julie Iverson of Coon Rapids, MN ; 3 Step Grandchildren, Nathan, Wyatt, and Noah Iverson; nieces, Laurie (Tom) Weiss of Mondovi, WI, Abigail and Madison Weiss; nephews, Conrad Leskela of Strum, WI and Brady Leskela; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial Services 11 AM, Friday, April 7, 2017 at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI. Visitation is Thursday from 4-8 PM at the Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home of Clear Lake and at the church on Friday from 9-11 AM. Burial will be at Ft. Snelling Natl. Cemetery. The family would prefer memorials in lieu of flowers. Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI is handling the arrangements www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

LeRoy A. Kobs Leroy Andrew Kobs, age 68, of Deer Park, Wisconsin passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his home. Leroy was born on August 29, 1948 in Amery, Wisconsin. He graduated from Unity High School and later went on to serve in the United States Army. After being discharged from the service he worked as a towing operator for many years in St. Croix and Polk County. He enjoyed helping out on the weekends at the Cedar Lake Speedway and St Croix Speedway. Leroy is survived by a son, Scott Kobs; a daughter, Kelly Kobs; 2 grandchildren, Ethan and Tyler; a sister, Margie Anne Hoverman; brothers, Richard Kobs, Lloyd Kobs, James Kobs, Robert Kobs, Gary Dukershein and Roger Dukershein. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul Kobs Sr. and Margee Kobs; brothers, Allan and Paul Kobs Jr. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 21st at 4:00 at the Senior Center in Deer Park, Wisconsin. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Patricia (Pat) M. Larson Patricia (Pat) M. Larson, age 76, of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2017, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents Russell and Myrna Thomas, brothers Russell and Jerry and sister Carol. Pat’s career started out in the Plastic industry at Startex as a Secretary, and Retired from Tyco Plastics as Director of Sales. Pat enjoyed playing 500, reading a good book and spending time with family. Survived by husband Albert of nearly 58 years; daughters, Laura (Gary) Pederson, Pam Raab (Rodney Berg) Lana (Chris) Jones, Toni (Mike) Harms, Lisa (Joe) Trier, Nicole (Darryl) Johnson; Grandchildren David Pederson, Angela Dorholt, Tiffany Raab, Adam Raab, Ryan Harms, Brent Harms, Joshua Trier, Jason Trier, Cody Johnson, Christina Kempson and Jamie Johnson; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters Bev, Bonnie, Barb, Dawn and Debbie; brothers Bruce, Randy and Scott and many nieces and nephews. Service to be held at Moe Lutheran Church located at 451 30th St in Clear Lake, Wis. on April 7, 2017 at 12 noon with visitation 1 hour prior to service.

Matt Fall, age 90, of Clayton, WI, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2017, at Cumberland Care & Rehab in Cumberland, WI. He was born on October 26, 1926, on the family farm in Clayton, WI, Vance Creek Township, to Carl and Anna (Koruc) Fall. He attended rural Jones Creek Grade School and Clayton High School. How he enjoyed telling of his long walks to grade school taking shortcuts through the woods and his frozen lunches! Matt was a dairy farmer all his life except for in the mid-1940’s that he spent working in a lumber mill in Raymond, WA, and harvesting grain in the Dakotas. He purchased his Vance Creek Township farm in 1948. On June 23, 1951, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Grosskreutz at Zion Lutheran Church, Turtle Lake, WI. Last June, they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. They became the parents of five children, Julie, Beverly, Jerry, Nicholas and Robert. With their pickup camper, Matt and Phyllis enjoyed many camping trips throughout Wisconsin and nearby states. He especially enjoyed the towns along the south shore of Lake Superior and they took in the Bayfield Apple Festival. But, his highlight of traveling and camping was driving on the Alcan Highway to Alaska in 1982 and 1992. This included visiting relatives in the state of Washington on their return trip home. Many weekends were spent at their cabin near Siren, WI, with family. He especially enjoyed the 4th of July parade, Wild Bill’s auctions, the Lion’s Club garage sales and various events and sites in that area. Matt was a very active member of the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church all his life and was proud that his grandfather, Joseph Fall, was one of the builders of the current church building in 1920. How pleased he was to have the sixth generation of family attending the parish. He loved his family dearly and was proud of each and everyone’s accomplishments. He especially loved watching “the little ones” playing. Deer hunting was a favorite fall event after a busy spring and summer season of crop and farm work. Winter was more relaxing watching wildlife and feeding the birds. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Anna Fall; brothers, Mike, Elecksey, and John Fall; sister, Olga Anton; and nephew Michael Fall. Matt leaves to celebrate his memory, his wife, Phyllis; daughters, Julie (Tom) White, New Richmond, and Beverly (Jerry) Kistner, New Richmond; sons Jerry (Susan) Fall, Clayton, Nicholas, New Richmond, and Robert, Clayton. His grandchildren, Jason (Jill) Kistner, Hudson, Bryan (Mary) White, Elysian, MN, Jessica (Tim) Bingham, Athens, Jacob (Valerie) Fall, Clear Lake, Megan (Tony) Jansa, Clear Lake, and Lynnae (Mike) Nehring, Boyceville. Ten great-grandchildren (the 11th coming in August), Elizabeth and Lauren White, Daylen Kistner, Isaac, Egan, and Alex Bingham, Evelyn and Jayden Fall, Arleigh Jansa, and Kierra Nehring. His brothers, Joseph (Clarice) Fall, Barron, Peter (Diane) Fall, Clear Lake, Walter (Sharon) Fall, New Richmond, and sister Helen (Wilbur) Falkenthal, New Richmond. Also, his sister-in-law, Delores Pederson, Cumberland, and many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Jason and Jill Kistner, Bryan and Mary White, Jacob and Valerie Fall, Tim and Jessica Bingham, Tony and Megan Jansa, Mike and Lynnae Nehring. May his memory be eternal! Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 523 1st Street, Clayton. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume for an hour prior to the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at the church on Wednesday, April 5. Fr. Chris Wojcik will officiate, with burial in the church cemetery. For directions, visit www.htocclayton.org. Williamson-White Funeral Home, Amery, WI, is assisting the family. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com

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Baptist Turkeys At last count, not that there is an official count of such things, there were six vegetarians living in Greater Lennox Valley in 1998. Four of them were Billy and Wilma Perkins and their two children. The fifth was a junior at the local high school, Sarah Goolsby, who declared her vegetarianism during a stand-off with her mother which started out as an innocent conversation about current events and somehow curved into an intense discussion about the Federal Reserve System. It quickly took a nosedive before ending up with young Sarah professing her newfound concern for all living creatures. Vegetarian number six was Claire Lapella. Claire, like many 40-something single women, realized that her true love lived far away from her home. So in an act of passion, Claire packed most of her belongings and moved to Lennox Valley, where she could be forever with her soulmate and lifelong partner. Unfortunately, soulmates often fi nd other soulmates and, eight months into the engagement, Claire found herself alone in a place where she didn’t really know anyone. Claire soon realized that she had lost a part of herself since moving to Lennox Valley. Back home, she was involved in several causes. But in Lennox Valley, she had barely gotten out enough to know what, if any, causes needed her energy. That all changed in May, 1998 when Claire picked up a copy of the October 15, 1997 issue of The Lennox Valley Hometown News. She found the weekly paper underneath a phone book that hadn’t been touched in eight months and, for no reason, glanced over the community calendar on page one. That’s when it happened. As she perused the various potluck dinners, VFW meetings and Auburn Hat Society

events, she saw it. Right there, on page one, printed in the blackest ink she had ever seen: “November 15: First Baptist Church Men’s Annual Breakfast & Turkey Shoot.” She didn’t know which made her most angry: The idea that people actually went out on a Saturday morning and shot turkeys in cold blood, after gorging themselves with pancakes, sausage and who-knows-what in the church fellowship hall, or the sheer audacity to hold such an event, as cold-blooded and grotesque as it sounded, for men only. For those of you who have never participated in a turkey shoot, it’s probably the right time to explain something about this centuries-old activity. No turkeys are shot. At least, not in the last hundred years. Originally, men gathered with their weapons and shot at live turkeys, but things advance with time and by the 20th century, turkey shoots involved shooting at paper targets with shotguns brought from home. Unfortunately, Claire didn’t take the time to research the intricacies of turkey shooting. For the first time in a long time she had found her cause. In the shadow of her small dining room, Claire mapped out her plan. First, she would need allies, others who would be as chagrined as she was about this horrid practice. Next, she would need a way to express her concerns to the masses. Raymond Cooper’s daily radio program would be the perfect opportunity to begin her campaign. Finally, an event would be needed. Something to gather the troops. Letters to the editor? Certainly, but that would not be enough. A full-page ad in Hometown News? Again, maybe. But still not enough. That’s when it came to her. A protest march at First Baptist Church. Even better, a march on a Sunday morning. Yes, Claire Lapella had found her cause. Read more @ lennoxvalley.com

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The Real Inspector Hound takes centerstage this Saturday, April 8th at 7:30pm. A comical and thrilling murder mystery, two theatre critics enjoy a thriller, until one gets swept up in the mix. Patrons are invited to stay afterward for the AfterGlow reception and enjoy snacks, drinks, and conversation with the actors and staff. Director and Festival Theatre Arts Education Director Rachel Kuhnle says, “Have you ever asked yourself what you would do if you suddenly found yourself onstage with no preparation? That’s what this show is. And the play just happens to be a murder mystery, so life and death is on the line!” The cast includes several Festival Theatre alum, including Ed Moersfelder, Jessica Passaro, and Greg Marsten

most recently seen in On Golden Pond, Sherry Pearce, who appeared in Steel Magnolias and A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas, and Josiah Laubenstein and Steven Czajkowski who played opposite each other in A Streetcar Named Desire. New to the Festival Theatre stage are Danielle Formanek and Jon Peterson. This darkly funny show is being performed in connection with ArtReach who received a grant from the NEA for the Big Read. They chose a classic detective novel, The Maltese Falcon. Though it’s not the same story, there’s a real connection between the novel and the play. “Theatre provides an opportunity for audiences to experience literature in alternative way,” says Heather Rutledge, ArtReach St. Croix executive di-

rector. The Stillwater Trolley will be providing a free shuttle to the opening night performance of The Real Inspector Hound, on Saturday, April 8. The shuttle will depart from ArtReach St. Croix in Stillwater at 6:15pm with stops in Marine on St. Croix and Scandia. Reservations are required. To reserve your seat, please call ArtReach at 651-439-1465. Opening night is April 8th and the show runs through April 30th. With limited capacity in the Franklin Square Black Box, patrons are encouraged to make their reservations as soon as possible. Tickets are $26 for adults and $13.50 for students (ages 5-25) and can be purchased at FestivalTheatre.org, or by calling the box office at 715-483-3387.

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Community Conversation tackles depression with humor ercise, stigma would be over tomorrow.” A panel discussion also featured five thought leaders involved with mental health services in the St. Croix Valley. The speakers included: •Pat Rogers, Clinical Director, FamilyMeans •Dan Van Someren, Jail Captain, St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office •Heather Erickson,

Director of Behavioral Health, Amery Hospital & Clinic •Shelly Rock, Director of Parish Nursing, Lakeview Hospital •Peter VanDusartz, Director of Program Development, HealthPartners St. Croix Valley Behavioral Health. “We want our communities in the St. Croix Valley to understand

that mental illness is just that – an illness,” said Ted Wegleitner, President and CEO of Lakeview Health. “Not unlike heart disease, it can be treated right here in our Valley communities.” Members of the public interested in learning more and supporting family, friends and their community with mental health issues are invited

to attend any of these free HealthPartners classes: April 10 – Suicide prevention training at Hudson Hospital & Clinic April 11 – Make It OK ambassador training at Amery Hospital & Clinic April 19 – Webinar: New mom stress or postpartum depression?

Oralee Schock and Cheryl Wesle, from Amery School District, sign their names on the Make It OK pledge at the Community Conversation.

Amery, Wis. – A community conversation took a lighthearted look at a heavyweight subject on Tuesday, March 28. Amery School District’s Oralee Schock and Cheryl Wesle were among those in attendance at ‘The Make It OK Community Conversation,’ which took place at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wis. Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) presenter John Moe talked to more than 150 people from across the St. Croix Valley about his experience with depression. He also spoke on the response he’s received to the Hilarious World of Depression podcasts. Moe hosted those nine podcasts earlier in the year. They featured come-

dians talking about their depression and how they managed to laugh along the way. HealthPartners and its Make It OK campaign sponsored the podcasts. At Tuesday night’s event, Moe encouraged people to talk more about mental illness to reduce stigma. “I’m not a doctor – I was a theater major,” he said. “All I’m doing is asking questions and talking about my own experience. What if everyone in this room just started having an honest conversation with their child, spouse, parent about mental health? About struggles you have had and struggles they have had. If people talked as much about mental health as they do about nutrition and ex-

Speakers at the Make It OK Community Conversation, held Tuesday, March 28 at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisconsin. Pictured (left to right): Shelly Rock (Director of Parish Nursing, Lakeview Hospital), Pat Rogers (Clinical Director, FamilyMeans), Peter VanDusartz (Director of Program Development, HealthPartners St. Croix Valley Behavioral Health), John Moe (Minnesota Public Radio presenter and host of The Hilarious World of Depression), Heather Erickson (Director of Behavioral Health, Amery Hospital & Clinic), Ted Wegleitner (President and CEO, Lakeview Health), Marian Furlong (President and CEO, Hudson Hospital & Clinic), Dan Van Someren (Jail Captain, St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office).

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Youth wrestlers earn All-American Honors Five Amery Wrestlers competed at the USA Wrestling Folkstyle National Tournament at the UNI-Dome on the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls, Iowa beginning on Friday March 31st thru Sunday April 2nd. All five wrestlers earned All-American honors by placing in the top 8 within the country. Back row: Walker Ingham placed 4th, Kale Hopke placed 5th, Koy Hopke placed 1st and Kole Marko placed 2nd. Front row: Wyatt Ingham placed 8th.

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Amery Golf April 7 @ Somerset April 8 @ Hammond April 11 MBC @ Somerset

Amery Soccer April 6 vs. Menomonie April 7 @ Rice Lake April 11 vs. Hayward

Amery Softball April 6 vs. Barron April 7 vs. Spooner

April 8 @ Unity April 10 vs. Winter April 11 vs. Plum City

April 8 @ Boyceville tourney April 10 vs. River Falls

Amery Tennis April 6 @ Black River Falls April 8 Quad @ Baldwin-Woodville April 10 @ River Falls

Clayton/Turtle Lake Baseball April 6 vs. Prairie Farm April 7 vs. Boyceville @ Turtle Lake April 10 vs. Shell Lake @ Turtle Lake April 11 vs. Spring Valley @ Turtle Lake

Clear Lake Golf April 7 @ Somerset April 8 @ Somerset

Clear Lake Softball April 6 @ Northwood April 7 vs. Frederic/Luck April 10 vs. Winter April 11 @ Cumberland

Clear Lake Track April 11 @ Baldwin-Woodville Invite

Clayton/Turtle Lake Softball April 4 @ Glenwood City April 6 @ Cameron April 10 vs. Shell Lake April 11 vs. Prairie Farm

Turtle Lake/Clayton Track April 11 @ Webster

Clear Lake Baseball April 4 @ Luck April 6 @ Northwood

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Amery’s Middle School band and High School band and choir students traveled to Somerset last week to compete as large groups in Solo and Ensemble. Several area schools attended the event. The groups each performed several numbers in front of judges and then had the opportunity to be critiqued and coached for a short period of time. All four of the Amery ensembles earned a ‘One’ rating, the highest rating awarded in the contest.

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: There are no constraints on the human mind, no walls around the human spirit, no barriers to our Carolyn Lumsden progress, except those we ourselves erect. (Pres. Ronald Reagan 1911715-483-9738 2004) This makes a tasty meal for any time of day. It is a make-ahead recipe so it does take planning before you are ready to bake it. It’s especially good for a leisurely breakfast when you know company is coming or when you want to sleep in. FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE Butter the bottom of a 9x13” glass/ceramic baking pan. Place into pan in two rows, overlapping each other at an angle the length of the pan: 1 loaf of French bread, cut into 1” slices Combine well in large bowl: 8 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. milk 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. half and half 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 4 tsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Carefully pour above mixture over the arranged bread slices making sure all of the bread is completely coated. Cover baking pan with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. When ready to bake, uncover the baking dish. Combine and sprinkle on top of the bread mixture (do this while the mixture is in the refrigerator so all you have to do is sprinkle it on before baking): 2 T. butter, cut into small pieces 3 T. sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 c. chopped pecans Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup (or your favorite syrup). Serves 6-8. If you’ve never baked rice pudding, this recipe might be the one to try. It is an up-East recipe that has been a tradition for years and makes a nice dessert. You will need 2 cups cooked rice before you begin and then allow a bit of time to cool before serving. If you’re serving rice for another meal, cook enough for this recipe and refrigerate until ready to make this dessert. Use within two days.

If you like the taste of baked beans, this casserole will be a good choice for you to make. COWBOY CASSEROLE In your skillet, cook until done, stirring occasionally, then drain off any fat: 1 pound ground beef Stir into the ground beef and heat to boiling: 1 can (18 oz.) baked beans (your choice) 1/2 c. barbeque sauce (your favorite) Pour into an ungreased 2 quart casserole. While mixture is heating, mix together in medium bowl, until soft dough is formed: 2 c. biscuit mix (or Original Bisquick) 2/3 c. milk 1 T. butter, softened Drop dough by 12 spoonfuls over the beef/bean mixture in the casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for about 25 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle on top: 1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese Return to the oven and bake another 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serves 4-6. Soup is a favorite for any time of year. This is a hearty good-tasting beef barley soup. If there are leftovers, heat and put in thermos and take to work or wherever you want for a good meal. AMISH BEEF BARLEY SOUP Combine in soup pot or Dutch oven on medium-high heat and begin to brown: 2 T. veg. or olive oil: Add, stir and sauté for about 6-8 minutes: 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2” pieces 1 chopped onion 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms 3 larger carrots, coarsely diced Stir in and bring to a boil: 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with the juice 8 c. beef broth 1/2 tsp. salt (optional) pepper to taste Add, reduce heat and simmer for and simmer for 30 minutes or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally: 3/4 c. quick-cooking pearly barley Serve soup hot. Add some crackers, bread, toast and you have a nice meal. Serves 6-8. Hint: You could use ground beef/venison/ or turkey for this recipe, too.

BAKED RICE PUDDING Combine in bowl: 2 c. cooked rice 3 c. milk 1/2 c. honey (or sugar) 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 c. raisins Pour mixture into a well greased/sprayed 2 quart baking dis and bake about 1 hour or until golden. Cool before serving. Serves 6-8. Hint: If you’d like, pour some cream over the serving portions. You could add a bit of vanilla to the cream, if desired.

This dessert will have almost everyone raving about it. Make it ahead to enjoy at mealtime or with tea/coffee, etc. for a lovely treat anytime you want a dessert. LAYERED FABULOUS DESSERT Combine and press onto the bottom of a sprayed/ greased 9x13” baking pan: 1 c. flour 1 c. chopped pecans 1/2 c. butter Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes until very lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack. Beat together well: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 c. powdered sugar Stir in, combining: 1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Spread over the cooled crust. Combine and whisk or mix for about 3 minutes or thickened: 1 pkg. (4 serving size) instant chocolate pudding and pie filling 1 pkg. (4 serving size) instant vanilla pudding and pie filling 3 c. cold milk Put this mixture onto the cream cheese layer. Add on top: 1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Refrigerate for 3 hours or so until ready to serve. Cut into pieces. Serves 8-12 depending on size of pieces. Hints: Use a 16 oz. container of frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided instead of the 2 - 8 oz. containers. You could try other pudding mix combinations for different tastes, too.

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8 am-1 pm American Legion Pancake Breakfast 2 pm Amery Community Theatre presents “The Odd Couple (The Female Version) at the Amery HS Auditorium 3 pm Karaoke - open to the Public at the Amery Community Center

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 12:30 pm Bridge, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 4 pm HS Boys Tennis at River Falls 5 pm HS Baseball at Barron 5 pm HS Softball vs. River Falls, here

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 12 pm AARP Safe Driving Class, 1 pm Wii games, 6:30 pm 500 Cards 4:30 pm HS Golf at Bristol Ridge 4:30 pm HS Girls Soccer vs. Hayward, here 5 pm HS Baseball at Somerset 5 pm HS Softball at Frederic

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Alzheimers Group, 10 am Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 pm Bridge, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 11:30 am 6-5-4 Dice, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 12:30 pm Old Time Radio, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 4:30 pm HS Boys Tennis at Black River Falls 4:30 pm HS Girls Soccer vs. Menomonie, here 5 pm HS Baseball vs. Baldwin-Woodville, here 5 pm HS Softball vs. Barron, here 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 8:30 am Foot Clinic, 9 am Silver Foxes, 1 pm Bridge, 7 pm AA

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 1 pm Geneology Class, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority monthly board meeting at the AHA office 5 pm HS Baseball vs. Prescott, here 5 pm HS Softball at New Richmond 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9 am Mah Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer Music, 6:30 pm AA 1 pm HS Boys Golf at Bristol Ridge 5 pm HS Softball vs. Spooner, here 5-8 pm AMERY SPRING SHOW, Amery Ice Arena 7 pm HS Girls Soccer at Rice Lake 7 pm Amery Community Theatre presents “The Odd Couple (The Female Version) at the HS Auditorium

9 am HS Boys Golf at Pheasant Hills 9 am HS Boys Tennis at Baldwin-W.10 am HS Softball at Boyceville 10:30 am Easter Egg Hunt at East Lincoln church 10 am-5 pm AMERY SPRING SHOW, Amery Ice Arena 3-7 pm D.O.G. Fire Association Spaghetti Fundraiser at Dresser Fire Hall 7 pm Amery Community Theatre presents “The Odd Couple (The Female Version) at the HS Auditorium 7 pm “The Menomonie Singers” at Balsam Lutheran Church

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Dump cakes are so easy to make and a tasteful dessert. This begins with a yellow cake mix and apple pie filling. CINNAMON APPLE DUMP CAKE Spoon 2 cans (21 oz. ea.) apple pie filling onto the bottom of a sprayed/greased 9x13” baking pan. In medium bowl combine well: 1 box (16.5 oz.) yellow cake mix 1/2 c. cinnamon chips (like choc. chips but cinnamon chips) 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 2 tsp. cinnamon Sprinkle the above dry mix over the apple pie filling. Melt and drizzle over the cake mix mixture: 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm or cold. Hint: If you’d like, serve with a dollop of whipped cream/topping or a scoop of ice cream to make it even yummier.

If you’d like a nice caramel frosting for your baked cake, cupcakes or other baked goods, this might be a nice recipe to try. It’s simple, quick and very good tasting. CARAMEL FROSTING In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt: 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter Add and bring to a boil, then cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly: 1 c. brown sugar (light colored) Add and then bring to a boil again: 1/4 c. milk Remove from heat and allow to cool, then add: 2 c. powdered sugar Stir until smooth. Makes 2 c. frosting.

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Versatile Birds Along the road, I take my morning walk; a call so sweet and, yet, insistent, sounds. Amazed, I see, attention turned above, a sight as captivating as the tone. bright red, atop an ordinary post, supporting cables of utilities. Not only ears and eyes are captive held, but thoughts of such a striking, brilliant one, as much at home in Florida's gentle clime, as in the frigid winter time at home. The cardinal, sometimes "red bird" he's called, his mate with lesser brightness crisply plumed. With crest, a mark of either gender owned, among the mockingbird or phoebes dwell, contrast to long-legged water birds nearby, surprise us with bright songs on quiet trails. Return to their home state, seasons influenced, meet welcome of the faithful cardinal friends.

Amery students interviewed for WEAU program Two of Amery High School’s Youth Apprentices working at WESTconsin Credit Union, Bethany Marquand and Jack Collins, were recently interviewed by WEAU Channel 13. The pair gave financial advice as part of the ‘Mom’s Everyday Series’ during a segment on saving and spending. The segment will be aired on Channel 13 this April, and can also be found online at http:// www.momseveryday.com/westernwisconsin/Westconsin_Credit_Union_359660301.html.

My thoughts remark, "You've stayed here all the year." while robin, bluebird, blackbird, finch and goose, have bravely traversed country far and wide, to seek a climate suited to their needs, but modest chickadee, woodpecker, and nut hatch, keep proverbial home fires for snow birds. Carol Morfitt Welch

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can pick one up at any of the 4 schools or the public library. You can also view the entire brochure and register online through the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online ( w w w. a m e r y s d . k 1 2 . wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12. wi.us. Gymnastics – Tiny Tumbling Warriors, Beginners & Intermediate classes on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. New session in April with classes at 4:00, 4:45 and 5:30. Pre-register. Fabulous Fanciful Flowers: Create your own unique mixed media painting celebrating the color and patterns of flowers. Learn techniques using acrylic inks, fabrics, beads and found objects on canvas. Painting experience not required. All supplies provided. Sat, April 8 from 10 a until 4 p. Fee $65 to Community Ed, pre-register. Supply Fee $10, pay instructor at class. Optional finishing/ open studio day: April 10 ($5 add’l fee). Estate Planning for Young Families: The class will assist you with the following: identifying a guardian, administering your estate, protecting and distributing your assets, and reviewing your individual needs.

April 11 from 6-8 pm. Fee $9, pre-register with Community Ed. Estate Planning as we Age: Identify the five common estate planning mistakes to avoid, identify ways to protect your assets, and help you determine your specific estate planning needs. May 2 from 6-8 p. Fee $9 to Comm Ed, pre-register. Excel Intermediate: Dig into more advanced functions and formulas including date and finance. Explore how to customize charts, briefly explore pivot tables, create customized formatting, and protect your workbooks, worksheets or cells. Work with multiple workbooks and named ranges. Prerequisite: Beginning Excel. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop if you have MS Office 2016 or you can use the computers available in class. April 11, 13 & 18 from 5:307:30 p. WITC Fee $24.05 or SR F $4.50. Pre-register with WITC, www.witc. edu, 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221. Class # 27350. Pinterest: Get Pinning: Pin recipes, crafts, home improvement projects, and so much more to virtual boards for easy organizing. We will set up your profile and boards and get you pinning before you leave. Pinterest is also a great tool to sell your stuff if you are an artist or crafter. Basic computer skills are required. You must have an email or a Facebook account to register for a Pinterest account. April 18 from 6-8:30 p. WITC

Fee $21.50 or SR Fee $13. Pre-register with WITC, www.witc.edu, 1-800-2439482 ext 4221. Class # 26979. Essential Oils for Summer: Gear up for summer with natural alternatives using essential oils. In class you will make a natural insect repellent, 'owie' spray, and an itch stick. Leave class with some simple natural alternatives to use at home this summer. April 18 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $14 to Comm Ed – pre-register. Supply Fee $20, pay at class. Knitting: Felted Bags: Learn to change the look and feel of your knitting with a little hot water. We will knit a wool bag inthe-round and then learn to felt it in a washing machine. This class is great for beginning and experienced knitters alike. Materials list available from Comm Ed. Thursdays, April 20 through May 18 from 6-8 p. Fee $36 to Comm Ed, pre-register. Rustic Twig Furniture . . . Build Your Own Whimsical Twig Chair, Table, or Slab Garden/ Fire Pit Bench - no experience necessary! The instructor has been building twig furniture since 1995 and teaches techniques that will allow you to build more furniture and garden structures in the future. Sat, April 22 from 9a – 4p. Fee $130 includes all materials. Fee for optional building partner $15. Pre-register.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, April 6— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or mini donuts, sausage links. Elementary lunch: Mini corn dogs or Chef salad, macaroni & cheese, steamed broccoli, carrots with dip, applesauce High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, Nutri Grain bar, muffin, waffles, yogurt parfait. High school lunch: Mini corn dogs or Chef salad, macaroni & cheese, steamed broccoli, carrots/dip, strawberries, blueberries. Friday, April 7— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or cinnamon roll, hard cooked egg. Elementary lunch: Cheese pizza or turkey & cheese wrap, garden salad bar, green beans, sliced apples. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, “Gripz” graham crackers, cinnamon roll, sausage links, Pop Tart. High school lunch: Cheese pizza or club wrap, garden salad bar, green beans, sliced pears, sliced apples. Monday, April 10— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or french toast sticks, sausage links. Elementary lunch: Taco in a bag or soft shell taco, fixings, refried beans, grapes, slushie fruit cup. High school breakfast: Entree op-

tions: Cereal, hard cooked egg, Krave S’mores, muffin, Pop Tart, donut. High school lunch: Tacos with fixings or ham & cheese sandwich, refried beans, pineapple chunks, grapes, sherbet. Tuesday, April 11— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or Mini Cinni, smoothie. Elementary lunch: “Oodles of Noodle” with meat sauce or chicken alfredo, breadstick, garden salad bar, sliced peaches. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, smoothie, cereal bar, blueberry lemon bites, PB&J “uncrustable,” banana bread. High school lunch: Penne pasta with meat sauce or chicken alfredo, breadstick, caesar salad, steamed broccoli, sliced apples, slushie fruit cup. Wednesday, April 12— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and yogurt or donut. Elementary lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, dinner roll, steamed corn, applesauce. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, “Gripz” graham crackers, muffin, yogurt, bagel with jelly, ham & cheese sandwich. High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/ gravy, dinner roll, sweet poato souffle, applesauce, sliced pears.

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, April 6— Lien Elementary lunch: Corn dog, baked chips, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate school lunch: Corn dog or chicken ciabatta sandwich, baked chips, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices. Middle school lunch: Corn dog or chicken ciabatta sandwich, baked chips, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices. High school lunch: Corn dog or chicken ciabatta sandwich, baked chips, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices. Friday, April 7— Lien Elementary lunch: Fish nuggets, coleslaw, carrot coins, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate school lunch: Fish nuggets or pizza, coleslaw, carrot coins, garden bar, fruit choices. Middle school lunch: Fish fillet w/ dinner roll, or pizza, coleslaw, carrot coins, garden bar, fruit choices. High school lunch: Fish fillet w/dinner roll or pizza, coleslaw, carrot coins, garden bar, fruit choices. Monday, April 10— Lien Elementary lunch: Chicken nuggets, baked potato wedges, peas & carrots, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate school lunch: Chicken nuggets or BBQ pork sandwich, baked

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are going out to eat, talk about the price difference between the options, and ask them which they would choose. If they select the more expensive, talk through what you might have to give up later in the week. •Make them part of your budgeting. If you’re doing any kind of financial planning for the year, solicit input from your kids. Enlist them in your saving goals—no one watches you more closely than your kids, so they’re natural accountability partners! If you’re uncomfortable revealing too much of your financial picture, you can keep the discussions high level, but involving them makes money less abstract. Opening a savings account for your kid is the best way to help him or her learn to save for what he or she find meaningful in life. A lifetime of good savings habits can start now! We are here to help. For more information, visit your local WESTconsin office or call (800) 9240022.

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Amery Community Center has baseball outing, rummage sale set Now that baseball season has started, there is a trip you might be interested in! We are going to Target Field on Sunday May 21st to see the MN Twins play the Kansas City Royals! The cost is $60 which includes the bus ride and game ticket. Reservations and payment must be made by April 28th. If you’ve never been to Target Field, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. Our Annual Rummage sale will take place on Thursday, April 27th from 7:30am-4pm and Friday, April 28th from 7:30am-12pm. Once again we are offering early sales to our members during the week while we are setting up. Please remember that we take donations all year long! The Blue Hills Genealogical Society will present a two hour class on “Getting Started in Genealogy at the Community Center on April 13th from 1pm-3pm. They will be discussing the various tools used in recording genealogy, how to find information on your ancestors, and how a genealogy society can help you in your search. Bring a pencil with eraser, paper and pen for taking notes. Give Big is back! We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit that runs on funding from donors, fundraisers, and grants. Without your help we wouldn’t be able to stay afloat! GiveBig is a county-wide giving program and we hope that you will choose to be a part of this. Please consider Amery Area Community Center when giving, and know that

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Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H We started our April 4-H meeting with pledges led by Brady Prindle and Seth Waalen. We then did roll call on our favorite 4-H activity. Old business: Prior to our meeting, we did our roadside cleanup. This event was reported on by Timmy Kelling. April 15 is the first dairy judging practice. The location is not yet set. This is a good event for dairy and livestock judges. There are many horse and dog project meetings coming up. If you participate in this project, please check the Clover Connection calendar for dates and details. The first dog project meeting is on April 29. This is a very important meeting to attend. Quarter Moon Acres is looking for volunteers to lead horses and to be side walkers for their horse therapy program. This is open to adults and kids. We are looking for volunteers to help out at Bethany Dado's wedding reception here in Amery. If you are interested, please contact Dayna Prindle. April 15 is the very last day to enroll online to be a 4-H member for this year. This is also when you need to have your fair projects submitted. April 11 at 6:30 pm is the final 4-H volunteer training meeting. If you have not attended one, this is a good opportunity. April 29 is the spring weigh in for goats and sheep from 9:00-11:00 am. If you do the goat or sheep project, it is important that you attend this. If you are showing pigs at the county fair, please refer to your Clover Connection for important information and dates. New business: The final MAQA meeting for Polk County is on July 1. Our annual pet day at the nursing homes is coming up on May 17. We will begin at Willow Ridge at 10:00 am and then move to Golden

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No school program Playing with Poetry, April 14, 10 a.m.—11 a.m. Students in grades 3-6 are invited to join us for a wacky morning of poetry writing and games. DIY program for adults Learn how to make an earrings and bracelets, April 24 at 10 a.m. Storytime Storytime is held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Join Miss Riss for interactive stories, songs, and more. Stick around after storytime for engaging art, music, or other early learning activities. Geared toward 2-5 year-olds and their caregivers. 1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child. Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:45 p.m.—5:00 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more. Book discussion groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to dis-

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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 First Baptist church, Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time. NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859. Overeaters Anonymous Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416. PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. Through our regular activities we provide opportunities for families to come together to enrich their students’ learning experiences with special classes, field trips, play dates, and celebrations. We facilitate regular time together which provides social, academic and character-building activities for our children while parents encourage and support each other through the homeschooling journey. We also strive to serve our surrounding communities through projects that emphasize selflessness and provide opportunities for parents and children to use their gifts and talents to serve others. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@ amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002. PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center. Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members. TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882. TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336. TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 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..

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Franklin is a four year old, steel grey and white, gentle sweetheart. He loves affection from his favorite people and wants to be wherever they are. Franklin is an extra large snuggly cuddler. He weighs 13 pounds and carries his girth with distinction. In your lap is possible. Franklin arrived as a stray with a V-notch out of one ear tip. Since Franklin is such a creampuff, we can only imagine his wound came from an outdoor cat fight experience. Franklin is comfortable in a quieter indoor setting. He would rather run and hide than fight with another cat. Franklin is looking for a loving home to call his own. His adoption fee is $30; neutered, feline leukemia tested, distemper and rabies vaccinated.

We are entering the nine months of the year known as Kitten Season. If you own an unspayed female cat, this means you will be experiencing the feline “Yowling Meowing In Heat” cycle every two to three weeks until she gets pregnant. Beginning in February and March, female cats as young as five months old begin their breeding season. Her “In Heat” cycle will last about seven days. If she does not become pregnant, she may repeat this cycle in one to two weeks, or even sooner. Save yourself and your cat from this ongoing cycle, spay her without delay. Remember, cats can become pregnant during their first heat cycle, and they do not discriminate when it comes to finding an available male — they will mate with their parents or siblings. Reproducing does not make them more affectionate, alter personalities or solve any problems. It does add to pet overpopulation. And cats can go back into heat soon after giving birth, continuing the ongoing delivery of kittens three times in one year. Veterinarians may want to wait until a heat cycle is over before spaying and will not spay while a mother cat is nursing kittens. So as is most things, timing is everything. If you can’t afford to get your cat

spayed, Arnell Humane Society has a low income spay neuter program called Arnell SNAP. Purchase a spay or neuter voucher for $25 for each surgery. This is a considerable savings for a low income household and offers a solution to feline over-population in your home and at the shelter. Contact our shelter for more details, 715 268-7387. The Arnell Barn Cat Program is underway with two colonies in Polk County and offering suitable Barn Cats for adoption at the shelter. If you are caring for a large number of outdoor cats and need assistance with spaying and neutering, the Arnell Barn Cat Program may be able to help. If you are looking for a Rodent Control Manager or a Barn Buddy, Arnell has a few cats available for barn living. These cats are given the same medical care as our adoptable household cats. They are cats who are too shy, don’t like litter boxes or prefer an independent life style, making them less likely to do well in a home environment. Currently, Big Man Gus, Lively Libby and Sassy Simone are available for Barn Cat living. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St, Amery, 715-268-PETS and online: ARNELLHUMANE. ORG and Facebook.

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Making a Buck in Early Amery Logs coming down the Apple River passed through Amery, later Growing but it was the up in two sawmills on Amery the west Loren Elkin bank of the river that built the city. These sawmills were roughly in the area of the current dam and northward through to Birch Street. A disjointed but somewhat complete history of the Amery area came from Smoky Sylvester, who wrote a thorough history in 1977. He penned it on notebook paper, single spaced, 127 pages long. My efforts so far have been to sort out the economics of the Amery region. Of course farming dominated the economy of the Polk County and Amery area, but the following money-making ventures stood apart from farm work. The two sawmills above expanded around the time the railroad came to Amery and the population grew. Before this, the settlement west of Amery called Lincoln

Center near Bear Trap thrived. This was an economic spot with a hotel, stores, and if you can believe it, a house made just for cats (wink wink). An earlier sawmill on the lower Sucker Branch coming out of Lake Wapogasset cut virgin logs, some boards as wide as 24 inches and lengths of both 16 and 32 feet. At an area called Pine Knob in Garfield, men gathered and harvested pine pitch to produce tar. They hauled the tar to Osceola for the steamboat trade. Teamsters with 2 and 4

horse hitches were available for logging as well as clearing stumps to create cropland. West of Deronda, Smoky described 12 oxen hitches working the land, pulling one way on stumps then the other way. The result there was a 20 acre debris free field that grew an unheard of amount of wheat, the talk of the region in the 1870s Stillwater became the destination and focal

point for many economic projects. Two men met in 1857 in Stillwater and agreed to work together, providing venison and deer hides to eager markets. Using muskets, they killed 210 deer, the meat selling for ten cents a pound to that city to the west. Partridge was another cash “crop” after the deer herd declined. A man went out for a couple weeks north of Amery to hunt them, coming back with a wagon full of the birds that earned him a quarter each. Ginseng, or seng as it was called by the seng hunters, could raise a lot of money in a short time if a person knew where to find these roots. The story at the Deronda Store was the man who came in and got $16 for his ginseng, then an hour later came back with another $16 worth—a lot of money in the 1890s. More at a later date as I sift through the reflections and recollections of Smoky. Contact Loren at elkfarm@wctc.net. Also you can type elkfarm.org into the address line of an internet page to read his blog. Amery and other stories available such as the tribute to Bud Harris. That’s elkfarm.org

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Amery Spring Show is this weekend, Easter events coming, Spring Sports Guide will be included in next week’s edition This is the week for the 14th Annual Amery Spring Show. Everyone is welcome to come join the fun at the Amery Ice Arena on Friday, April 7, 5-8pm and Saturday, April 8, 10am-5pm. Pounding Showgoers can visit with and gather inthe formation from area Pavement businesses/organizations on water conPam Humpal ditioning, plumbing, heating, finances, remodeling, construction, recreation, vehicles, health, siding, windows, roofing, lumber material, bathworks, energy, furniture, home decorating, flooring, and much more. There will be a great variety of demonstrations during the show… *Amery Fire Department will have their new Airboat on display on Friday night from 5-8pm. *Tim Strohbusch will show how to play Pickleball on Friday 6-8pm and also on Saturday at noon and 2:30pm. *Polk Burnett Beekeepers Association will show the importance of bees on Saturday at 10:30am. *Larry Loverude will show the process of making maple syrup on Saturday at 1pm. *Check presentation to the Amery Hockey Association and the Amery Area Food Pantry is on Saturday about 4:30pm. The Amery Hockey Association will

also be drawing their raffle ticket winners on Saturday afternoon. At the concession stand you can enjoy delicious pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, brats, chips, nachos, pretzels, candy, root beer floats and drinks. Be sure to stop by the Amery Free Press booth to register for our hourly drawing throughout the entire show of $25 Amery Scrip Money. You must be present to win. If the prize is not claimed, the money will roll over to the next hour. Good Luck! Admission to the Amery Spring Show is just a $2 donation or non-perishable food items for the Amery Area Food Pantry. Last year with the generosity of the showgoers, we were able to present the food pantry with almost $500 and 22 boxes of food. The Amery Spring Show is always a fun event. I love visiting with everyone, and seeing the great displays that the businesses put together. The Amery Free Press crew looks forward to seeing you at the 14th Annual Amery Spring Show! The DOG (Dresser, Osceola, Garfield) Fire Association is hosting their 11th Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser on Saturday, April 8, from 3-7pm at the Dresser Fire Hall. There will be raffles for adults and kids plus many door prizes. EASTER is right around the corner. Area businesses would like to be a part of your Easter dinner by offering an

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Easter Ham Drawing. The registration slips can be found in this issue. For your chance to win, simply clip the entry slips, fill out your information, and drop them off at the corresponding businesses. Winners will be announced in next week’s paper. Along with the celebration of Easter, many Egg Hunts are planned for the kids to enjoy… -Saturday, April 8, at 10:30am at East Lincoln Church. -Thursday, April 13, at 6pm at Journey Church. -Saturday, April 15, at 10am at Soo Line Park sponsored by the Amery Community Club. Complete details on the Easter Egg Hunts plus special Easter church services are elsewhere in this issue. On Tuesday, April 18, the Amery Free Press will publish our annual Spring Edition. That special section will contain ways to prepare for the change of seasons plus enjoying the upcoming months. Area businesses who would like to be a part of the AFP Spring Edition please give me a call today at 715-268-8101. Deadline for the section is April 12. Next week’s AFP will include the special Spring Sports Section featuring high school athletes from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake. Good Luck to the individuals/teams with your season! And speaking of sports…did you hear that the Milwaukee Brewers will not be

selling beer at their home games this year? They lost their opener! My Mom who loved jokes, always enjoyed being able to use that one this time of year. Happy Birthday on April 8 to one of our grandsons, Bentley, who will be 5 years old. I just can’t believe he is 5 already! Bentley is a very helpful little

guy with whatever needs to be done, and loves sports and the outdoors. Enjoy your special day, Bentley! Here we are, jumping right into April. The temperatures have been very enjoyable for this time of year except for the light rain/drizzle is getting to be a little annoying. I guess we have to remember…”April showers bring May flowers!” Have a great week, and we will see you at the Amery Spring Show this weekend!

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“The Menomonie Singers” The Menomonie Singers are an open group from the Menomonie and surrounding area consisting of some adults and some associated with the University of Wisconsin Stout. The numbers vary from show to show but have reached numbers as high as 45. Under the direction of Dr. Jerry Hui the choir performs a wide variety of music and will be singing a mix of sacred/classical and other numbers Please plan to attend for something a little different from our usual shows but one we are looking forward to very much

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