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Members of Amery’s FCCLA organization pack care packages that are sent to members of the armed forces with ties to Amery.

In eight years, 258 packages have been sent.

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Military care packages send encouragement from home

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Keep being awesome.” — CDT Bennett Paulson 258 packages in eight years.

That’s the tally of what members of the Amery Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization, with help

from the Amery School District, VFW and American Legion have sent to military service members.

The content of packages varies, but all contain a few treats and a healthy dose of appreciation and

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VOL. 131Amery’s NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 Youth Apprenticeship Program was recognized last week by the Polk County Economic Development Corporation at the group’s annual awards banquet, held May 15 in Balsam Lake.

The district received one of two Public Partnership Awards that were presented.

Amery Public Schools has shown a commitment to both the development of Amery High School students and the economic vitality of local businesses. The high school is a leader in recruiting and placing high school students in the Youth Apprenticeship Program that helps train students in certain skills and jobs while they are still in high school. This program also fi lls a need for many employers THURSDAY, 33, good 2222 employees. who are SEPTEMBER searching for VOL. 131The NO. 19school www.moraminn.com $1.00 district was also recognized for setting the standard on how to incorporate the new Inspire Career Cruising program and associated technology in their curriculum. This program prepares students for future careers and can connect them with local employers who can mentor them, answer questions, and even employ them someday.

High School Principal Shawn Doerfler, and Business Education Teacher, Ramona Lockwood accepted the award and highlighted the school district’s commitment to both the students and the community. Their goal is to

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The Parade will form at the Central Avenue Bridge at 10:15 a.m. All Legionnaires, V.F.W. Post & Auxiliary Units, Veterans of all conflicts, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Fraternal and Civic Bodies, Cadet Band Members and all other units will meet as per above.

The program begins at the Central Avenue Bridge at 10:45 a.m. honoring those veterans lost at sea.

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Daniel Tolan, Polk County Circuit Judge Placing of Crosses V.F.W. Auxiliary – Alice Golden & Shirley Thompson Reading of Veterans names deceased from Polk Co. last year.

Aux. Debra Handy “Salute to Freedom” Cadet Band, Meredith Enjaian, Director Firing Squad V.F.W. & American Legion Taps .Cadet Band Members Aidan Ziegler,& Victorria Jonns

THE SUN Master of Ceremonies D. Gilliespie & B. Hegg Invocation Pastor Barry Schaefer “Star Spangled Banner “ Cadet Band, Meredith Enjaian, Director Pledge of Allegiance Boy Scouts – Scout, Mathew Setzer “America: Sweet Land of Liberty” Cadet Band, Meredith Enjaian, Director

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help students achieve their goals… and it is great if they can achieve them in their home community.

The banquet is held each year to recognize the economic and community contributions of local businesses.

This year, the EDC expanded its pool of recipients to include public or government entities that partner with private enterprise to generate significant benefits for Polk County residents.

With approximately 125 people in attendance, awards were presented by State Senator Patty Schachtner, along with representatives from the offices of U.S. Senator Ron Johnson and U.S. Congressman Sean Duffy. Recognition also came in written form from the offices of Assemblyman Adam Jarchow and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin.

Senator Schachtner personally congratulated and thanked each of the award recipients for their success and for their commitment to help our local communities.

Prior to the award presentations, Vince Netherland, Executive Director of the Polk County EDC, highlighted the economic progress made in Polk County over the past year. Specifically, he mentioned the relocation to our area of important companies such as Kage Innovation (Osceola) and Linemods (Balsam Lake). In addition, he noted WITC’s planned establishment of a satellite campus in Balsam Lake, the recent expansion efforts of broadband internet service through rural parts of the county, the training and recruiting programs recently conducted, and an increase in tourism as examples illustrating that the county’s business environment is improving.

Agriculture Award: Recognizing the importance of agriculture in Polk County and its importance to the local economy and job opportunities.

Winner: John Morley Maple Syrup Located in Luck, John Morley Maple Syrup has grown from 350 taps in their first year to over 8000 taps today. In Morely addition to pure maple syrup, their business features excellent maple-flavored products such as flavored bacon, sausage, and even cotton candy. They also sell equipment needed to harvest syrup from trees and transform it to delicious maple syrup.

John and Crystal Morley have helped countless others enjoy the lifestyle and profits of the maple syrup industry through education and by selling syrup-making equipment to both amateurs and professionals. In addition, John Morley organized the first-ever Northwest Wisconsin Maple Farm Tour in March of 2018, benefitting sugar houses and related businesses throughout Polk County and Northwest Wisconsin.

Business-Service Award: Recognizing excellent business performance along with providing significant contributions toward the betterment of Rinehart the community and others.

Winner: Dick’s Fresh Market in Osceola Dick’s Fresh Market has

been family-owned and operated for over 30 years. In 2016, a 10,000sf expansion begun at their downtown Osceola location with the purpose of becoming a better store for customers and a solid anchor for the village. The ‘Grand Reopening’ was in March 2017. Doug Rinehart, president of Dick’s Fresh Market, was dedicated to staying downtown so as to provide a boost for local shoppers and businesses. He also made sure that the expansion and remodel was carefully designed with consideration given to the history of Osceola and its historical district.

With the expansion came a Caribou Coffee which employed 16 new workers plus another 15 new employees were added to the staff of the grocery. Dick’s Fresh Market provides quality products in a quality store….and provides many local residents with jobs.

Business of the Year: Recognizing excellence in business performance along with its contribution to Polk County and its citizens.

Winner: Kage Innovation Founded in 2006 in Oak Park Heights, MN by Mike Stephan Stephan, Kage Innovation develops breakthrough equipment technology for snow removal operators and landscaping contractors. Its products are recognized for their quality and unique features giving users significant benefits.

Kage Innovation operations were moved to Osceola, WI recently and a groundbreaking ceremony on a new 26,400 sf facility occurred in August of 2017. Much of the facility

was built and supplied by local businesses. It currently provides 25 people with family-supporting jobs. In addition, Kage Innovation has demonstrated a commitment to be an active member of the community by supporting local causes and businesses.

Mike Stephan, in his comments to the attendees, highlighted how the ‘American dream’ can still be achieved….and that it can be done in communities like the ones here in Polk County.

Public Partnership Award (2 Given): Recognizing a public or government entity that partners with private enterprise and generates significant benefits to Polk County Public Partnership Award Winner 2: Polk County Government and Board of Supervisors Polk County Government and its Board of Supervisors have exhibited exemplary leadership to improve the lifestyles and commerce of its citizens and businesses.

The Board of Supervisors has undertaken several actions that have facilitated progress

in key areas of need. Specific examples include: Adopting a new ordinance and a resolution supporting efforts to expand broadband internet service throughout Polk County; working diligently with WITC to locate a satellite campus in Balsam Lake, WI starting in the Fall of 2018; and supporting workforce development by donating facilities and resources for both a ‘construction skills academy’ and a high school career day.

The Polk County Government also received special recognition from the Wisconsin State Broadband Office for its commitment and actions to support the expansion of broadband throughout our county. State Broadband Director, Angie Dickison, traveled from Madison to personally deliver a certificate stating that Polk County is officially recognized as ‘Broadband Forward Certified.’

Polk County is now one of only a handful of Wisconsin counties that have received this distinction.

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Miatas draw attention in Amery stop 43 members of the Miata Club of Minnesota stopped in Amery Friday, turning heads as they fueled their cars and stopped for breakfast and coffee. The enthusiasts who own the two seat convertible made by Mazda were on their way to Minocqua for their annual Spring Rally. Bruce Nicholson, a member of the club from Lake Elmo, reports that the theme from this spring’s rally was “Gangsters, Dolls and Getaway Cars.” The three day trip included a trip to Lake Superior. The club does a spring and fall rally.

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Veterans Benefits Forum in Amery Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7929 and Auxiliary is sponsoring a Veterans Benefits Forum on Tuesday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. (18:30 hours) at Amery Classic Theatre, 118 Keller Ave. in Amery.

All veteran service organizations are invited to attend. This is for veterans, their spouses, families, veteran’s widows and widowers.

This forum is scheduled for 2 hours with a question and answer period at the end. There will also be VFW Service Officer Training for Post Service Officers.

an address by Daniel Tolan, Polk County Circuit Judge.

Also featured in the program are D. Gillespie and B. Hegg, along with Pastor Barry Schaefer, the Cadet Band, Boy Scouts, VFW Auxiliary, VFW and American Legion members.

Memorial Day Dinner East Immanuel Lutheran Church will hold their annual Memorial Day Dinner on Monday, May 28, serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ham dinner with salads and homemade pies is on the menu.

East Immanuel is located at 207 120th St., Amery.

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MAY 25 Memorial observances at area cemeteries Military Honors will be conducted by Amery Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7929 and Auxiliary and Larson Torgerson Post 169 American Legion on Friday, May 25 at area cemeteries.

South Detail: East Lincoln 6:30 p.m. Maplehill 6:50 p.m., East Immanuel Lutheran 7:10 p.m., Wagon Landing 7:25 p.m., Little Falls 7:45 p.m., Deronda 8 p.m. and Garfield (Trinity) 8:20 p.m.

North Detail: Apple River Free Mission 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Range 6:55 p.m. ElimRange 7:15 p.m. Shiloh 7:35 p.m., Balsam Lutheran 8 p.m., Volga 8:20 p.m. and Fox 8:30 p.m.

MAY 28 Amery Memorial Day Program “A Salute to Veterans” A Memorial Day program will begin at the Central Avenue Bridge at 10:45 a.m. honoring those veterans lost at sea.

At the Amery Cemetery at 11 a.m. a program is planned with

Wapo Bible Camp will hold their annual Memorial Day Pancake Extravaganza on Monday, May 28, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bible Camp, 738 Hickory Pt. Ln, Amery.

Enjoy buttermilk, Finnish, oven and “Cook’s Choice” pancakes. Load up with toppings, real maple syrup, sausae, fresh fruit and beverages.

Free will donations are for camper scholarships.

Also join them for Worship at the Wapo Beach on Sundays, May 27 through Sept. 2, at 9:20 a.m.

JUNE 1 & 2 Amery Trail Days Amery Trail Days event starts on Friday with a Weekend Community-Wide Garage Sale. Check the Amery Free Press May 29 for listings.

On Saturday from 7-11 a.m. a Fly In/Drive In Pancake Breakfast is at the Amery Airport.

Saturdays on the Stower Bike/Ride/Walk begins at 9 a.m. in Soo Line Park At the Cattail Trail Head from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is a Petting Zoo, Free Fishing Day,

Free Ice Cream Cones, Recycling Display, Free Blood Pressure Check and view Amery fire dept. fire trucks.

A Taco Dinner at Amery Ambulance Garage along with a silent auction and raffle will be from 3-6 p.m.

Amery Trail Days is sponsored by Amery Community Club and Amery Free Press.

JUNE 1 Bluegrass entertainment at Amery Classic Theatre Monroe Crossing will entertain at the Amery Classic Theatre on Friday, June 1, at 7 p.m.

Purchase tickets at WPCA Radio or Amery Classic Theatre or by calling 715-268-2219.

JUNE 2 Taco Dinner Fundraiser Amery Area EMS 977 will hold a Taco Dinner on Saturday June 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Amery Ambulance Station, 150 Snow St. Raffles and a silent auction are also available.

All proceeds used for new equipment.

JUNE 8 Salvation Army Fundraiser to Help Feed Hungry Kids Amery Fire Department is sponsoring “Help Feed Hungry Kids” at the Fire Hall on Friday, June 8, from 4-8 p.m.

BBQ/hot dog fundraiser meal and silent auction along with a Live Music by Jim Armstrong and Rex Cactus performing from 4-5 p.m. and Cattail Moon Band from 5-8 p.m.

Also there will be a jump house, bake sale, dunk tank and more!

All the proceeds will go to support the Polk County Salva-

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Amery Art and Craft Fair The 41st Annual Amery Art and Craft Fair, hosted by the Amery Woman’s Club, will be held in North Park on Saturday, June 16, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with over 100 vendors.

You will find original paintings, furniture, photography, jewelry, wood and metal art, baked goods, specialty foods, clothing, candles, soaps, oils and much more.

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

St. Croix Valley Spinners and Fiber Arts Guild Meet the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., often at the Amery Library. We spin, knit, weave, anything fiber arts related, and we welcome new members. For more information call Julie 715268-7546 or Karen 715-268-6955.

Group Crosswords Riverbend Assisted Living and Willow Ridge Healthcare along with the Amery Public Library invite you to an hour of fun. Come challenge your mind with a crossword puzzle. They meet in the Burman Room at at the Amery Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. 50 and older are welcome with refreshments provided. Call Amanda at Riverbend 715-268-9949 with questions.

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“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” —Shannon L. Alder The celebrations around graduations are underway with families and friends gathering to mark this milestone in the lives of our children. In homes, garages and church halls photo albums are on display, videos are being played and a buffet of food including lots of cake, mixed nuts, homemade mints in school colors and food that the family will be consuming a few days are being offered for Publisher for guests who have come to mark the Tom Stangl special occasion.

The Class of 2018 is also receiving awards, accolades and scholarships as this stage of their lives is coming to an end. A new adventure is waiting just around the corner, but it’s fitting and proper that we pause for a short time, look around and enjoy the celebration before diving into the unknown. Besides, it’s always better to start a new undertaking on a full stomach.

I attend the Senior Awards Night each year in Amery. The Free Press gives a $500 scholarship, funded by proceeds from the Spring Show. It’s quite an evening as graduating seniors receive recognition for their accomplishments as well as some money for the next stage of their lives.

Each scholarship given at every high school in the nation has a story. A group or organization and individuals have decided that it would be a good use of their money to make an investment in the future of others. For some this is a very personal remembrance of a loved one. The act of providing this helps keep the memory and the essence of the loved one alive. By being able to recognize and encourage the best characteristics of people who have gone on before us, we not only keep their memories alive but also make the world a little bit better place because we have recognized and nurtured the same in the next generation.

Collectively, as a society, we can do a great deal of good through this process. That’s why every scholarship matters.

I received a scholarship given in the memory of a girl who died in high school as the result of a tragic car accident. My older siblings knew the young lady and told me a little bit about her. After a month of enjoying doing nothing after graduating, I finally acceded to my mother’s nagging and wrote a thank you note to the family. I thanked them for their kindness and shared remembrances of their daughter from my older siblings.

A few short weeks later, my older brother John was killed in a construction accident.

My parents chose to use some of the money given by the community to fund a scholarship in my brother’s memory. John enjoyed football and was a consummate teammate, providing leadership on the field and off the field. He was one mean middle linebacker.

The award continued for 20 years and stopped when the school district I attended merged with a neighboring district. We gave the remaining funds to the new school district’s football program.

Our communities and the world at large are made better because we remember those we love.

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 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.

Outgoing lawmaker notes narrowing partisan divide WISPOLITICS.COM THE CAPITOL REPORT

Sometimes, it’s more interesting to note what elected officials say on the way out than when they’re in office, constantly electioneering, posturing and pleasing all sorts of people.

So, let’s take note of the reflections of low-key Republican state Assemblyman Ed Brooks of Reedsburg.

Brooks is passing on a re-election bid because of health issues.

He announced his retirement May 14 due to his ongoing battle with leukemia.

The 75-year-old Brooks, who was elected to the Assembly in 2008, said recently rapport between lawmakers on either side of the aisle has improved since the passage in 2011 of the divisive Act 10. He remembers the time as one when “things were pretty strange.”

“I think the cold is thawing.

We’re realizing we can work across the aisle,” he said.

In his absence, Brooks said he hopes lawmakers will address transportation funding and access to broadband.

He said efficiency in transportation funding is important, but that at some point, more funding

will be needed.

“Eventually it gets to where you can’t squeeze any more moisture out of a sponge, and I think we have to probably make some adjustments,” said Brooks, who served on the Transportation Committee this session.

For Brooks, that would mean considering modest increases in the gas tax and registration fees, as well as keeping tolling on the table.

As to his health, Brooks is receiving chemotherapy as he fights the leukemia he battled into remission last year.

Brooks told reporters his doctor in mid-April detected a low platelet count ¬— an indicator of the blood cancer — and soon after performed a bone marrow biopsy.

He said chemotherapy is part of a broader care regimen designed to improve quality of life.

“We feel good,” the Reedsburg Republican said. “It’s good to feel good when you’re sick. As our health stabilizes, we’ll know a lot better ... what options we have available.”

He said he wanted to run for re-election but elected not to because of the health news, and that the late timing of his announcement was not intentional.

In his retirement, Brooks said

he plans to first focus on his health, as well as be involved in local government and spend time with his family, particularly his grandchildren.

As of mid-May, Brooks was the 14th member of the Assembly to decide against seeking re-election this fall. Seven members have announced plans to retire without seeking another office; five are running for another office; one, Democrat Cory Mason has already won the office of Racine mayor and resigned; and one, Republican Keith Ripp of Lodi, joined Gov. Scott Walker’s administration.

Tony Kurtz, an organic farmer who spent 20 years in the Army, announced he’s running as a Republican for the 50th Assembly District being vacated by Brooks.

Kurtz, who serves on the state’s Organic Advisory Board and was member of the Farm Service Agency State Committee, was a helicopter pilot in the Army.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Charge gun owners To the editor: Another mass shooting, more mass carnage. Prayers are raised to Heaven, but where is the ACTION? People are hollering for change.

But unless people have a suggestion on how to implement change, unless politicians have a plan other than just mouthing the words “we need change”, NOTHING happens.

Everyone is so wrapped up in the type of weapon, but that’s not the focus of my proposal. No one needs an AR-15 or a 30-round magazine to hunt deer or bear, etc.

But let’s just set that aside for the

Blood drive collects 148 units moment.

Look at where these children are getting the weapons used in these assaults of their fellow students.

They are (for the most part) legally purchased firearms, owned by parents. So how is it that those children have access?

Here is my suggestion: Anytime a child (anyone under the age of 18) has access to an unsecured firearm without a responsible adult present to supervise, the owner of that firearm be charged. And if that unsecured firearm is used by that unsupervised child in killing someone (whether it be a mass shooting or an accidental one), the

owner be charged as an accessory to murder. Those firearms need to be kept secured at ALL times, and a box at the back of the parent’s closet is NOT sufficient. Having a safe but then giving kids the key or combination is NOT good enough.

Anyone who says that “When I was a kid …. yada yada yada” is just naïve and arrogant. The days of a rifle in the back window of pickup truck are long over.

Today’s reality is much different than the reality of the 50s, 60s, and 70s!

Jean Barnhill Rudick Amery

against us, the people of the nation.

The President of the United States deserves our respect. He is the leader of our country. I believe that we should go as far as we can to support him. But there is a limit beyond which we cannot go. He is not a dictator. He is, like you and I, responsible to the nation, and subject to its laws. Enough is enough!

I do not say it lightly, but our President ought to be impeached.

If Pence and Ryan are intent on standing with the man, then they should go also. If Congress does not have the backbone to do so, then the President ought to be subpoenaed. It is time to stand up against the national tyrants, who, pitifully, are presently in charge of our republic.

Thomas Kessler Amery

Enough is Enough To the editor: Enough is enough! Lying to the American people numerous times a day is no crime. Lying to the press on a regular basis is politics on wheels. Now we have crossed that line. Lying to bank officials, or accosting women against their will or with their consent, or obsequiously working with foreign governments through agents or behind closed doors, etc., are crimes

We’re all in this together

BY LEE H. HAMILTON COMMENTS ON CONGRESS

Our republic is under stress. So much so, in fact, that if you’re not worried about its future, you probably haven’t been paying attention.

What makes me say this? Our public discourse has become uncivil and shrill.

Corruption and unethical actions by prominent politicians headline the daily news.

Too many politiComments cians make their on Congress mark by fueling division, exploitLee Hamilton ing frustration and casting doubt on our democratic institutions — and too many Americans respond by agreeing with them.

On the whole, Americans’ regard for our political institutions and the people who run them is scraping rock bottom. By two-toone margins, parents urge their children not to go into politics.

And who can blame them? These days, it’s far easier to enumerate the things that are wrong with our republic than what is right.

It’s marked by a proliferation of special interests, an avalanche of money, disregard for facts, gridlock, partisan gerrymandering, excessive partisanship, and indifference to the common good among political leaders.

So it’s not surprising that many Americans have tuned out. They understand our republic only vaguely and participate in it less.

Voting rates are depressing, and a

disturbing number of young Americans reject politics in all its forms.

While political engagement — as measured by people taking to the streets — may be on the rise, that’s not necessarily a sign of good civic health. In fact, we appear to be caught in a dangerous downward cycle. Government is seen as dysfunctional and corrupt; this causes the ablest people to stay out of government and politics; and this, in turn, hobbles politics and government.

The risk in all this is that as Americans disengage, we place the entire American democratic enterprise in jeopardy. Lincoln’s burning question at Gettysburg — “Whether a nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure” — was apt then; it is disturbingly so today.

So what do we do? There are plenty of steps we could take to strengthen our democratic institutions and make government more efficient, effective, and responsive.

Our republic, despite its many challenges, is at its core a monumental achievement. It is marked by strong, independent branches of government, entrusted to exercise limited and defined powers within the bounds of the Constitution. It enshrines checks and balances, separation of powers, equal individual rights and opportunity, and the rule of law.

It provides fair, free elections — mostly free from fraud and manipulation. Most remarkably of all, it is constructed to allow us to seek a more perfect union — to improve it as the nation evolves. This is its great strength.

But we can only take advantage

of its strength when we act as though we’re all in this republic together — when we work cooperatively to secure a country where all people have the opportunity to enjoy the promise of America by living a life of honor, excellence… and responsibility.

Because democracy places demanding responsibilities on its citizens — to cast an informed vote, to engage in the dialogue of democracy with civility and a willingness to learn, to make discriminating judgments about politics and politicians, to work with others to strengthen the institutions of democracy and improve our part of the world.

We will disagree with one another about all kinds of issues — but also know that we need to accept and tolerate those differences, because we are far stronger when we seek to reconcile them rather than ignore or exacerbate them.

Let’s not deny it: the trends these days are worrisome. We face a bewildering array of dangers to our republic. Authoritarian rule and autocratic leadership, once unthinkable, are now true concerns. We are subject to unwanted foreign influence, prey to public and private figures who use government to pursue money and power and manipulate the rules of the game for personal gain, and at the mercy of politicians who believe that whatever it takes to win is just fine.

But if we also lose trust that we, as citizens, can turn the republic around by shouldering our responsibilities to act, that’s when we’re truly sunk.

To the editor: The Amery Woman’s Club recently completed another successful blood drive with the American Red Cross. The late April drive collected 148 units of blood over two days.

This blood drive is a community-wide effort. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church provided the donation site. Members of The Amery Woman’s Club scheduled appointments, worked on publicity, greeted and registered donors, provided homemade cookies, and served donors in the canteen. Dick’s Fresh Market donated various grocery items. Men from Lions Club helped set up and take down furniture in the fellowship hall. WPCA Radio, the Amery Free Press, Northwest Communications, and local churches helped with the publicity. Many area businesses allowed us to put up posters and table tents. We thank everyone for doing their part!

Members of the Amery Woman’s Club volunteered over 140 hours for this worthwhile cause.

Most importantly, the residents of our community and surrounding communities took time out of their busy schedules to donate life-saving blood.

Thank you!

Our next blood drive will be on October 8 and 9 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Please consider being a blood donor and mark your calendar.

Sincerely, Vicki Seibel Betzold, A.W.C. Blood Drive Coordinator

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High speed chase ends with multiple charges for Osceola man

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@TH EAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Osceola man is facing six charges following a high speed chase May 15.

Adam Wilmes, 30, led officers from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department on a 14 mile chase after a traffic stop near the roundabout at US HWY 8 and 208th St. Wilmes in St. Croix Falls. According to the police report, speeds reached near 100 miles per hour during the pursuit.

The police report states that Wilmes entered the roundabout and

did not yield the right of way to the officer who was in the roundabout. The officer had to slow to avoid a collision.

Wilmes pulled over after leaving the roundabout when the police activated emergency lights for a traffic stop. After coming to a compete stop, Wilmes’s Dodge truck accelerated back into traffic.

The police report notes that Wilmes was driving beyond highway speeds making numerous lane changes. The chase began at 4:21 in the afternoon and Wilmes slowed for a school bus turning into a driveway.

Spike strips were deployed at CTH F and 210th St, damaging the drivers side front tire. According to the report, Wilmes nearly lost control at two different areas on 210th St.,

avoiding accidents. Wilmes eventually stopped a 195th St., just south of CTH F. Wilmes told police that he did not have a license and “panicked.”

Wilmes’s license is cancelled in Wisconsin and revoked in Minnesota.

The officer observed a strong odor of intoxicants and was taken to St. Croix Regional Medical Center for a blood draw. Wilmes refused to answer any other questions after being read his rights.

Wilmes has been charged with failure to yield the right of way, failure to stop at stop signs, operating without a valid driver’s license, second degree recklessly endangering safety , operating while intoxicated (OWI) third offense and fleeing an officer.

Amery Police Report 05/11/18-05/17/18 05/11/18, 12:03PM, 911 Hang up 05/11/18, 05:55PM, Assist other agency 05/11/18, 06:08PM, Single motor vehicle accident 05/11/18, 11:20PM, Suspicious activity 05/11/18, 08:00PM, Assist other agency 05/12/18, 03:03AM, Suspicious activity 05/12/18, 05:03AM, Mental health call 05/12/18, 10:21AM, Animal control call 05/12/18, 04:39PM, Disturbance 05/12/18, 08:28PM, Traffic complaint 05/12/18, 09:31PM, Welfare check 05/13/18, 09:35AM, Assist business 05/13/18, 11:11AM, 911 hang up 05/13/18, 12:35PM, Harassment 05/13/18, 01:56PM, Gas drive off 05/13/18, 04:05PM, Traffic stop/ drug activity

05/14/18, 12:12AM, Animal control call 05/14/18, 01:47AM, Assist citizen 05/14/18, 11:13AM, Suspicious activity report 05/14/18, 12:50PM, Assist citizen 05/14/18, 04:30PM, Fraud report 05/14/18, 05:30PM, Assist citizen 05/14/18, 09:22PM, 911 hang up 05/15/18, 05:41AM, Traffic assists 05/15/18, 12:00PM, Suspicious activity 05/15/18, 01:28PM, Assist other agency 05/15/18, 06:20PM, Theft report 05/15/18, 07:22PM, Traffic complaint 05/16/18, 01:09AM, Assist citizen 05/16/18, 07:20AM, Assist other agency 05/16/18, 08:24AM, Warrant arrest 05/16/18, 12:16PM, Welfare check 05/16/18, 02:15PM, Fraud report 05/16/18, 03:30PM, Assist in a civil matter 05/16/18, 05:05PM, Drug activity stop

05/16/18, 06:20PM, Suspicious activity 05/16/18, 10:32PM, Assist other agency 05/17/18, 03:47AM, Assist other agency 05/17/18, 08:58AM, Parking lot motor vehicle accident 05/17/18, 10:35AM, Suspicious activity 05/17/18, 11:28AM, Assist other agency 05/17/18, 01:06PM, Welfare check 05/17/18, 01:45PM, Welfare check 05/17/18, 02:58PM, Assist EMS 05/17/18, 07:00PM, Battery/Assault complaint

Arrests: Scott D. Green, 32 of Clayton, WI. Drug Violations, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Donald C. Vezner, 35 of Amery.

Warrant Arrest Dawn M. Rasmussen, 35 of Amery.

Battery/Assault

Police praise Wisconsin students for prank that was illusion CUMBERLAND, Wis. (AP) — Police had praise for students who created an illusion for a senior class prank that appeared to show a car crashed into the principal’s office.

Students at Cumberland High School in Wisconsin used a junk car,

some bricks, some tape and a black tarp to make it look like the car had crashed into their school.

Police arrived on the scene only to realize it wasn’t really a wreck.

The Cumberland Police Department wrote on Facebook that it was “one of

the best senior pranks.”

The school district also congratulated the students for their ingenuity.

Cumberland is about 90 miles northeast of Minneapolis.

No injuries in car – tractor collision There were no injuries in a collision May 15 between a car and tractor at the intersection of Hwy 46 and CTH H north of Amery.

The accident report by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department says that a 2007 Chevy Equinox driven

by Bailey Janes of St. Croix Falls attempted to pass a 2009 International tractor driven by Paul Lundgren of Clear Lake.

Janes told officers that she was in a hurry to get to work and began passing the tractor, which was towing a trailer. As Janes was passing in a no-passing zone, Lundgren’s tractor began turning on to CTH H, striking the Equinox.

The accident occurred at 1:25 p.m.

Both vehicles sustained damage with the Equinox having to be towed as a result of the damage.

Polk County Arrests Coleton JM Mittun, 25, Frederic, was arrested on May 3 for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.

Beaujess M. White, 32, Balsam Lake, was arrested on May 11 for battery (domestic enhancer), domestic disorderly conduct and probation hold.

Nasheika A. Albertus, 28, Frederic, was arrested on May 11 for misdemeanor bail jumping and disorderly conduct.

Joseph P. Koehler, 28, Amery, was arrested on May 12 for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor bail jumping.

Brian N. Kaeck, 60, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on May 12 for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer.

Scott D. Green, 32, Clayton, was arrested on May 13 for4 possession of THC (2nd) and possession of paraphernalia.

Tayler K. Osborne, Osceola, was arrested on May 8 for a Osceola municipal warrant.

George J. Sleva, 28, Milltown, was arrested on May 9 for a probation hold.

Andrew J Otten, 31, Milltown, was arrested on May 13 for a Polk FTA (fail to appear) x4, a Washburn FTA x1 and a probation warrant.

Wisconsin prison staff shortage leads to costly overtime MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A shortage of correctional officers in Wisconsin’s prisons cost taxpayers more than $42 million in overtime last year.

There are currently 920 unfi lled corrections jobs in the state, or a vacancy rate of about 12.5 percent, according to the nonpartisan Legislative

Fiscal Bureau.

The problem was most severe at Waupun Correctional Institution and Redgranite Correctional Institution, where more than 20 percent of the jobs were open. More than 17 percent of the jobs are open at four other prisons, including the state’s juvenile

facility.

The worker shortage has been a longstanding problem in the Department of Corrections. Overtime pay grew 1.3 percent in 2017 from 2016, a smaller increase than previous years.

Despite efforts by corrections officials to recruit and

retain more workers, including recent pay increases, the shortage isn’t showing any signs of improvement.

The problem may have been caused by a 2011 law that limited correctional officers’ collective bargaining power and required them to pay more for benefits, said Demo-

cratic Sen. Jon Erpenbach, of Middleton.

The low unemployment rate is making it difficult to fi ll prison positions, a situation the state also encountered in 2001 and 2004 said Tristan Cook, a spokesman for the corrections department.

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

MAY 22, 2018

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110 Years Ago May 21, 1908 New Quarters The Amery Electric Company recently moved their telephone switchboard to the new quarters in the second story of their building. Everything is new and up-to-date and when everything gets to going we can expect even more efficient service than heretofore.

Dog License It is now time to pay your dog license and poll tax. Dog licenses must be paid before June 1st or the dog will be destroyed. – F. G. Bernier

Great Skerbeck Tent Show Coming The people of Amery are to be congratulated on the appearance in our city of the Great Skerbeck Tent Show, which comes here Saturday, May 30. This well known show has been greatly enlarged the present season Yesterday’s and carries a News host of good performers Diane Stangl in all lines including noted aerial performers, tumblers, leapers, jugglers, contortionists, etc.

A feature of the big show is the troupe of dogs, ponies and monkeys, whose antics never fail to please the children besides the funny chorus who make fun for young and old.

Skerbeck’s Imperial Band discourses the latest music.

A free exhibition is given before the doors open.

105 Years Ago May 15, 1913 Run Over By Wagon The oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Grundstrom who live near Sucker Branch, was run over by a loaded wagon Saturday evening at about 6:30 and lived until 9:30.

He fell off the wagon and two wheels ran over his chest and throat. He was born in Minneapolis and was 8 years old.

The family has only lived here four weeks and has the sympathy of the entire community.

Badly Injured James Christensen, son of Louis Christensen of Volga, was seriously injured Sunday afternoon, May 4, by the explosion of a dynamite cap.

The thumb and index finger of his right hand and arm badly bruised.

The cap had been tried once but failed to explode from the fuse and Mr. Christensen was testing it with a lighted match when the accident occurred.

He is getting along as well as can be expected.

100 Years Ago May 23, 1918 Quota Leaves Saturday

65 Years Ago May 15, 1953

The next quota of Polk County men called for service will mobilize at Amery at 9:00 a.m., Saturday May 25th and will entrain here on the 11:35 train for Camp Grant.

The band will be out, speeches will be made and an appropriate farewell and Godspeed given Polk County’s noble sons.

There are 57 in the call for the above date. Come out and shake their hands.

The committee in charge of the local entertainment request that no one but the relatives remain on the platform at the depot so that they be given a proper opportunity to bid their loved ones goodbye.

There is ample room in the park where all can hear and see in comfort and you are requested to remain within the railing. At the last entrainment two mothers were unable to get near their sons owing to the crowd and it is hoped that this will not happen again.

Unbelievable Stories After Severe Storm

85 Years Ago May 25, 1933 Marshall Nabbed As Robber Breakup of a ring of burglars in Polk County, Wis., is believed to have been accomplished by the arrest of the town marshal of Luck, and two residents of that city by Sheriff James A. Olson.

Oscar Johnson, town marshal of Luck, is out on a $1,000 bond supplied by fellow townsmen, and will have preliminary hearing Friday, May 26. David Anderson, Luck baker, and Clarence Anderson, farmer, have pleaded guilty to burglary also.

Looting of cottages and stores has continued nearly two years and the loot totaled more than $2,000.

Complaint was made to the Polk County Association of Commerce, which organization headed by Pres. F. T. Finney immediately went into action and an investigation

by Sheriff Olsen disclosed a new tire in the David Anderson garage. The factory serial number on this tire checked with one of several taken in a store robbery a little while before and Anderson was placed under arrest.

When confronted with the evidence against him he confessed and implicated others.

The new Polk County Association of Commerce in the handling of the matter, which is vital to the entire county, has proven the value of this county organization and President Finney and his fellow officers congratulated. The malicious damage to private summer homes and the looting of cottages has been a great factor in stopping urban people from buying lakeshore lots and building cottages with the result that a great amount of business has been sacrificed.

Schools Closed Due to Epidemic Owing to an epidemic of measles the local schools have been closed a week earlier than schedule. Health Officer

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It Was A Crazy Day You can bet that Chet Johnson of Chet Johnson & Sons (in the tutu) had entered into the spirit of “Crazy Days” as usual, back in the 1960’s. Here he is talking to Carl Paulson on the sidewalk in front of the pharmacy. On the left is a young Rick Schanon.

Dr. W. B. Cornwall had homes posted covering 100 individuals within a week from the first appearance of the disease.

Because of the fact that there was only a week left of the school year very little inconvenience will be caused in schoolwork and from a safety standpoint it was a wise and proper thing to do.

Commencement and other activities have been postponed, notice of which will be given later.

70 Years Ago May 13, 1948 Bartender Dives into Ditch as Youth Fires Rifle Burnett County officials were still pondering Wednesday the fate of Venzil Peterson, 14, who took several potshots at a bartender instead of herding cattle on his parents’ farm at Bluff Lake.

The youth attempted to hold up Garlen Ziehme the proprietor of the former Curt Stewart tavern on county trunk U, west of Webster, when Ziehme went outside to lock up his gas pumps at about 1:00 o’clock last Friday morning. The bartender told Sheriff John McCarty that the youth, spoke from the darkness: “I want your money!” Ziehme told the lad he could have anything he wanted if he wouldn’t shoot and the youth replied: “I want you, too,” showing a .22 rifle.

From there on the action was fast and confused. Garlen either moved and the gun went off, or the gun went off and Garlen reacted the natural way – feet took him fast in

the opposite direction. As he landed in a ditch alongside the road another shot sounded.

This spurred Ziehme on with greater effort to the safety of a neighbor’s farmhouse.

The boy was apparently as frightened as Ziehme, for he disappeared and dropped his .22 rifle in attempting to jump a fence.

The lad was taken home Friday afternoon when found

by Ray Pardun, at Yellow Lake, who recognized him as the son of Anton Peterson and “figured he had run away from home.”

The lad, believed to have had little or no sleep during Thursday night, was near exhaustion and confused as to his adventures.

His clothes were badly torn, his hands and arms were scratched and bleeding and he was wet to the waist from walking through swamp waters. Pardun said the boy told him “I can hear bells ringing, but when I get there they aren’t my cows.”

Search was started for the lad Thursday evening and continued throughout the night by over 100 persons and three airplanes. They feared the boy was met with an accident when he failed to return home while herding cattle. He had been excused from school for his purpose and had asked for a reader to use while doing the chore.

His teacher, Mrs. Cornelius Linehan, described young Peterson as a brilliant child with leadership qualities and always anxious that things run smoothly.

The incidents bordering on the “unbelievable,” which resulted from the storm that hit Amery on Mother’s Day, are a dime a dozen.

Here are but a few: H. N. Griffin lost nearly all his trees at his Apple River home. In that lies one of those “unbelievable” moments.

Three large oak trees fell across his outside fireplace.

And…get this…the fireplace survived without a bit of damage.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Olson were trying to close a storm door when the storm struck and looked up to see their driverless car being “pushed” by the winds from a distance of 60 feet, into the house. The car was nearly new.

That’s too close for comfort.

Undoubtedly that’s Bill Burman’s reaction to a close call he experienced at his home on North Twin as the storm struck.

Bill was sitting about two feet from the wall of his porch when the powerful winds ripped the porch off the house!

Also proving the power of the winds was the report that the Black Brook church was moved six inches on its foundation.

Oscar Anderson and his grandson, Chase Riveland, took a joy ride right at the height of the storm. When the first winds began whipping near his home, Oscar’s first thought was to shut off the power at his Dairy Queen.

They just came off the North Twin drive onto main street when the storm hit the height of its fury. Glass, brick and other debris was flying all around them but nary a scratch on the car or to them.

55 Years Ago May 15, 1963 Lightning Causes Fire in Clear Lake Church Quick action by firemen and other community volunteers prevented complete loss from fire when lightning struck twice in the Village of Clear Lake last Thursday night.

Most seriously damaged was the Grace Lutheran Church, which suffered severe interior damage when the bolt set it on fire. The lightning caused fire to spread throughout the interior in just a matter of seconds.

The Clear Lake fire department was meeting at the time of the alarm and sped right to the scene. Despite their efforts, much damage resulted following the 8:15 bolt.

Within minutes of the first lightning strike, a second alarm came in when the Nilssen Hardware store was struck.

Entering along the telephone wire, the lightning made shambles of the desk where the phone was sitting and started a fire in the building.

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Investigator announces run for sheriff Polk County Investigator Anthony F. Grimm announced his candidacy Polk County sheriff on Sunday.

Grimm has worked in law enforcement for 23 years, 16 of those in Polk County, most recently as the school resource officer at Grimm Unity School District and as the county’s task force coordinator for the Saint Croix Valley Drug Task Force. He is also assigned to the Sheriff’s Investigative Division.

“My platform is very simple,” he said in a press release announcing his run. “Protect the people of Polk County. My top priorities are ensuring school safety and security as well as drug interdiction.

My goal is to directly address the drug abuse problem that is ravaging our community, and with that reduce common criminal behavior associated with drug activity.

I aim to improve our Drug Endangered Children (DEC)

program. We are seeing multiple generations of meth use in families in our area and intervention with addicts’ children will help reduce this trend.

“We are currently plagued with an epidemic of methamphetamine addiction, use, and distribution,” he continued. “I believe that the direct impact of meth use on our schools, businesses, families, taxpayers, and judicial system is beginning to exceed the level of an epidemic. I have plans to mitigate meth use and distribution in our area. Some of what I believe involves national, state and local ideas.

I believe I know the best approach to reduce this problem as I have spent the bulk of the last 6 years combatting drugs and meth use and distribution in and around Polk County.

I have an approach that will work.”

Grimm’s primary assignment at the Unity School District was to protect students and staff. He also provided educational programs. He worked with staff, students and parents in several coun-

ties to present an alternative to lock downs in the event of an active shooter.

“Teaching survival skills was the most rewarding and beneficial training I have ever taught,” he said. “The response was and is overwhelming. I will also add that my position as school resource officer was extremely fulfi lling both personally and professionally.”

Grimm said he would work to improve communication and cooperation between different agencies involved in Polk County’s Drug Endangered Children. “[It’s] a very good program,” he said. “I also feel that it can be improved. It is oftentimes difficult for members of Social Services, the DA’s Office and the Sheriff’s Department to communicate effectively. We don’t always have the same objective in mind. I know that I have had a great deal of success working with the aforementioned entities. I will continue to do so. If parents are willing to embrace sobriety then we should give them a chance for success. If they

fail then prosecution will continue and penalties will follow.”

Grimm seemed sympathetic to the need for second chances, referring to his own record.

“I also know that I am not without fault,” he said. “ Several years ago, I plead to an OWI. I paid a serious price both personally and professionally. I know that it was a mistake, it was foolish, but it happened. I can honestly say it was the most difficult time I have ever faced in my life. I don’t think I could have made a poorer decision. I pled to my mistake and I learned. In fact, I wish that people caught with drugs had to deal with the classes, fines and sanctions that OWI defendants have to deal with.

“At the end of the day I would say the OWI had a significant impact on me and for the better, he continued.

“I would be willing to talk to any potential constituent about my error. Like most people I have made my mistakes, and learned from them. Now all I ask of you is

that you consider my regret and what I have learned from making this mistake while exploring my candidacy. If you review my campaign platform, agenda and literature you will not find information that says that I am not flawed, perfect or without mistakes.

“As your Sheriff I will be transparent and answer everything I can without compromising ongoing investigations,” he said. “I believe I have many other ideas that if implemented will be very beneficial to the people of Polk County. … I believe that my relationships and dedication to the community along with my direct knowledge of local issues make me the most qualified person to lead our law enforcement into the future. I believe Sheriff Johnson has given us significant forward momentum on many issues. I plan to continue to move Polk County Law Enforcement FORWARD! I look forward to meeting you all on the campaign trail!”

Hunters advised to exercise caution near location of St. Croix County bear incident NEW RICHMOND, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating a close encounter with two bears on the Betterly Waterfowl Production Area, three miles east of New Richmond.

On May 13, a turkey hunter on Betterly WPA was approached by a yearling black bear and an adult sow. The yearling bear arrived first, coming within 10 feet of the hunter. After yelling at the bear to scare it, the hunter noticed the adult nearby; the yearling bear began to follow the hunter as he was walking away, prompting him to fire a warning shot into the air, which chased the bear off. When the hunter was leaving the area, the yearling bear appeared a second time. The hunter shot into the air again, but the

bear did not move off. As the hunter continued to retreat from the area, the yearling and sow trailed him until he reached an open field and was able to run back to his vehicle.

According to the Department of Natural Resources, this type of conflict is unusual and a bear is likely to run away in similar situations.

“In this case, these bears were behaving aggressively by continuing to follow the hunter even after several attempts to scare them away,” said wildlife damage specialist Brad Koele.

“Due to the safety risk these particular animals impose, they will be trapped and removed from the area.”

Recently, the United States Department of Agriculture – Wildlife Services received a report of a yearling

bear in the vicinity exhibiting little fear of humans when visiting a bird feeder. The homeowner was advised to remove the bird feeders to prevent further conflicts.

Staff from DNR and USFWS are working to post signs at the entrance of Betterly WPA to alert users to the incident and precautions to take around bears.

“When hunting or hiking in areas where bears are present, make noise so the bears know you are there,” Koele recommends. “If a bear gets too close, yell and wave your arms to scare the bear off while backing away from the area. If possible, seek shelter in a vehicle or building and wait for the bear to leave. Never approach a bear.”

Shooting a bear outside of the bear hunting season is illegal unless the bear poses a direct threat to human safety. The local warden should be notified as soon as possible if a bear is shot in self-defense.

The department partners with U.S. Department of Agriculture - Wildlife Services to respond to approximately 800 bear-related complaints reported in Wisconsin each year. Homeowners who are unable to resolve a conflict with a bear should contact the USDA Wildlife Services toll-free line at 1-800-433-0663 for properties in southern Wisconsin, and 1-800-228-1368 for properties in northern Wisconsin.

Fundraiser June 5 to help Backpack Programs In Wisconsin, 1 in 6 children struggle with hunger, according to Feeding America. Many children and families living right here in Polk County are benefiting from the free or reduced lunch program because their household income falls below a certain level, putting them at risk for hunger. One of the local programs that help to alleviate hunger is The Backpack Program. This program is organized and implement by The Salvation Army in Polk County and Serenity Home.

They, along with numerous volunteers, step in to help when the need is great.

Families in our local school districts are offered the chance to participate in the backpack program. If the family chooses to participate, they then receive one backpack full of food every Friday for the child to take home for the weekend. Once the backpack is returned, the following week, the Salvation Army and its many volunteers re-pack the bag for the following week. Each back pack contains one dinner, a breakfast, fruit, vegetable and a snack item and once a month the backpack has a milk coupon in it.

Children who come to

school hungry often times have a more difficult time concentrating in the classroom and tend to have more behavior issues and academic issues than their peers who have plenty of food in their homes. The Backpack program has significantly impacted the lives of these children for the better as can be attested by many school teachers who have spoke of the direct benefits they see from their students.

The Polk County Salvation Army BackPack Program has helped over 350 families this past school year, living in Polk County. Every summer,

the organizers at Serenity Home switch gears from backpack distribution to fundraising to help the program.

One way the public can help to fund this program is by attending one of the fundraisers that support it. Coming up, June 8th at the Amery Fire Hall everyone is invited to participate in a free will offering meal of a BBQ plate or hotdog plate, browse the awesome silent auction, listen to some fantastic music by Jim Armstrong and Cattail Moon and enjoy goodies at a great bake sale. This year, organizers are putting out a plea for Silent Auction items

and Sponsors. If you would like to help by donating a silent auction item you can drop it off at Serenity Home Shelter in Balsam Lake or at The Cut Above Hair Studio in Amery. This event helps all of the 8 districts that the Salvation Army Backpack Program serves and everyone’s help is needed to ensure our kids in Polk County have full bellies and come to school ready to learn. Plan to attend, plan to support and plan to have fun!

If you would like to volunteer at the event or have questions regarding the Silent Auction, contact Event Volunteer Betty Collins at 715-268-2275.

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PACKAGES: Service project has grown into community event FROM PAGE ONE

the women’s auxiliary are normally the one in charge of sending the care packages from Clear Lake but due to her being on a vacation the high school stepped up to help in her place,” Larson said.

Matthew Goodrum, Marine returning from a deployment in Jordan, wrote “The care package was a great surprise welcome home even though it wasn’t intentional. There weren’t very many luxuries overseas which will make the snacks and treats taste that much sweeter. Is a great feeling that I still get support from my high school.”

Josh Hendrickson, Army, wrote “(The package) brought a smile to my face after a long day at work and I will take some of it with me when I deploy in a couple of weeks.

I will be at West Point this summer working with and training the cadets. I really appreciate the support from my hometown.”

Alex Becker wrote “Even though I’m only a reservist, not stationed across the country, nor deployed overseas, I’m still sincerely grateful to have grown up in a town that supports its service members and veterans as well as Amery has.”

Nick Weise, Navy, wrote “Amery still amazes me with being one of the best small towns in the country! So much love and care comes out

encouragement from the community. Letters and cards from students at Amery schools are included in each package.

The project began as a community service project devised by FCCLA officers in 2010. From 2011-2017, packages were sent to service members stationed overseas.

“The students loved sending the care packages so much that it became a yearly tradition,” said FCCLA advisor Emily Larson.

“New this year in 2018 because of the generous donation from our Amery VFW, Women’s VFW Auxiliary, Amery Legion and our community we shipped to all active Amery graduates who are serving in the military or to soldiers with Amery ties,” Larson said.

Dan Schone, a pilot in the Air Force, wrote back “On behalf of the women and men of the armed services, thank you. I recently received a package of thoughtful letters and other goods due to your gracious efforts. While gestures like these are never expected, it sends a clear message that Amery cares.”

“The club house kids colored pictures to put in the packages, the Helping Hands group lead by Laura Busse at the intermediate school wrote individual letters to our soldiers and our high school students and FCCLA members also wrote cards to include,” Larson said.

Ben Grimsby, serving at Ft. Knox wrote “God bless the School District of Amery for surprising me with a care package. I cannot express how thankful I am for the support in my journey. This does not come to most soldiers, this comes from a small town, loving community.”

Clear Lake students are sending packages overseas as well. This year, Clear Lake sent 23 packages. Neil Larson, CONTRIBUTED technology education instruc- Amery grad Nick Wiese shared his tor and Diane Blanchard, thanks via social media. special education, worked of Amery! I sure do miss it.” with high school students “Our FCCLA has grown to package and send out the very close to our veterans and treats for the troops. the partnership has been one “Linda Jurisch was also of my favorite things about a huge help with receiving FCCLA,” Larson said. “Our donations from business and care packages have really pictures from the elementabecome a community event.” ry school to put in the care packages. Linda along with

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FCCLA President Ally Klitgard and VFW Commander Eldon Sanders. The VFW is an active partner in the project, helping with fundraising.

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Students at Amery’s Clubhous program color these “thank you” notes that goe in th packages.

MEMORIAL DAY: Friday services scheduled for area cemeteries FROM PAGE ONE

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7929 and Auxiliary, Larson Torgerson Post 169 American Legion.

AMERY AREA CEMETERY SCHEDULES: All post members will meet at the

American Legion hall at 6 p.m. Friday May 25, for visiting cemeteries in the Amery area. Wear your Post cap, white shirt, dark pants, Black Scarf & Braids.

Military Honors will be conducted at each cemetery to Honor our departed comrades. Taps played by Cadet

Band members Anarene Evenson, & Tia Lochner Please note time changes from previous years!

South Detail: East Lincoln 6:30 p.m.; Maplehill 6:50 p.m., East Immanuel Lutheran 7:10 p.m., Wagon Landing 7:25 p.m., Little Falls 7:45 p.m.,

Deronda 8:00 p.m., Garfield (Trinity) 8:20p.m..

North Detail: Apple River Free Mission 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Range 6:55 p.m., Elim-Range 7:15 p.m., Shiloh 7:35 p.m., Balsam Lutheran 8:00 p.m., Volga 8:20 p.m., and Fox 8:30 p.m..

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Board elects officers, holds line on lunch prices

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Chelsea Whitley will serve as the Amery School Board’s president, Keith Anderson will be the vice president, Dale Johnson will serve as clerk and Char Glenna is the board’s new treasurer following elections held at Monday night’s board meeting.

Whitley and Anderson were both candidates for board president. Supt. Jim Kuchta, running the meeting before the election of the president, passed out paper ballots for the board to cast their ballot.

Whitley was declared the winner. All other positions were fi lled by unanimous consent.

The board heard six presentations ranging from reports on the 2017-18 mini-grants to technology and security

updates for the buildings, to results of a survey of the district staff on their perceptions of the district during a three and a half hour meeting.

Stacy Nelson, Director of School Nutrition, recommended that the district hold the line on meal prices for students for the coming year.

Nelson also recommended lowering the price of meals for pre- Kindergarten students by 20 cents because the portion size mandated by the government is less than other meals served in the elementary. Nelson explained that the district can take a one year exemption from raising student meal prices if the nutrition fund on Jan. 31 was at a certain level. The district had $278,638 in the fund on Jan. 31, so the exemption could be taken.

Board members approved

Nelson’s recommendations.

There was discussion about employee handbooks.

Keith Anderson wanted the board to reverse a change in the support staff handbook that was made in November of 2017. The change, under “Workplace Protections” on page 14 of the handbook, said that complaints about the District Administrator would be brought to the Board of Education president, who will bring the matter to the attention of the full board.

The certified staff handbook was not changed. Certified staff may bring their complaints about the District Administrator to the Board of Education.

Anderson made a motion to make the change, seconded by Glenna. Whitley said that the matter should wait until next month’s meeting when other

proposed changes could be discussed.

Kuchta told the board that the issue “probably deserves more discussion.”

Glenna told Kuchta that she had assumed that since the issue was discussed earlier and appeared on the agenda under action items that the change was ready to be made.

After being unable to find the language in the handbook, Anderson withdrew his motion and the matter was tabled until June.

Personnel action: Resignations approved included: Laura Sjogren - DI Coordinator; Lori Pickard - Library Media Specialist – Elementary and Intermediate Schools; Deven Sigsworth - Library Media Aide – Intermediate School; Zachary Norlund - Computer Technician – District Wide; Amy Klein

- Title One/Intermediate School & Interventionist/Middle School and Becky Schmidt - Pupil Services Secretary.

New contracts offered included: Lori Pickard - Library Media Aide – Intermediate School; Becky Schmidt District Administrative Assistant; Kelly Zens - Clubhouse – Teacher Assistant; Michelle Fronczek - Clubhouse – Teacher Assistant; Mark Vold - Middle School 7th Grade Volleyball – Assistant Coach; Megan Jensen - Middle School 8th Grade Volleyball – Assistant Coach; Trish Meyers - K4 Teacher; Danielle Bebus - High School - Drama Director; Kristine Matthias Speech/Language Pathologist and Bradley Baumgartner Director of Pupil Services.

CodeRED Community Enrollment and Test Launch Polk County has recently contracted with CodeRED to allow everyone throughout the county the opportunity to receive free emergency alert notifications that require immediate action or awareness. These notifications could include but are not limited to emergency evacuations, missing children alerts, emergency road closures, extreme weather alerts, etc.

All current land line telephones will automatically receive notifications as our countywide database has been uploaded to the CodeRED system. Those who wish to receive these free notifications on a cell phone, email account, or VoIP phone must register online. The link to register is located on the Polk County website at www.co.polk.wi.us or on the Polk County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Department anticipates testing the CodeRED emergency alert system in the afternoon of Friday May 25th.

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Using a short section of the Gandy Dancer State Recreation Trail, Drew Rust (4044 hidden) paces Ravindra Deonaugh (4111) and Zach Broden (4002)

St. Croix Falls Hosts Mountain Bike Race Series Opener ST. CROIX FALLS—The Minnesota Mountain Bike Racing Series found perfect conditions to open the 2018 season in St, Croix Falls, drawing nearly 500 bike racers for a day of family fun on Sun. May 20.

The dance card for the day included classes from Elite racers to kids, and even a marathon

event lasting over four hours.

The event, sponsored in part by the St. Croix Falls based Woolly Bike Club, uses the extensive mountain bike trail system they have developed over the last few years.

Complete race results are available at: mnmtbseries.com For more information on the

Woolly Bike Club and the mountain bike trails near St. Croix Falls: woollybikeclub.com For Polk County visitor information: 800-222-POLK or polkcountytourism.com --Polk County Tourism Council

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3-103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service.

Many small group Bible Studies are held during the week.

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

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m.

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE! Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Wednesday, May 23: 6 p.m. Confirmation class.

Sunday, May 27: 8:30 a.m. Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday, May 29: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, May 23: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 5:30 p.m. Confo Class; 5:45 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m.

WOW/Youth Group; 7 p.m. Money Management.

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

Friday, May 25: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Sunday, May 27: 10 a.m. Worship service/Memorial Day Sunday; 11:15 a.m. Missions and Social Concerns meeting.

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

Senior Dining Hall opens; 10 a.m. Bible Study.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 23: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 7:30 p.m.

Choir at Deronda.

Thursday, May 24: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Sunday, May 27: 8 a.m. Little Falls worship; 9:30 a.m.

Trinity worship; 11 a.m. Deronda worship.

Monday, May 28: Memorial Day WAPO Pancake Meal.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, May 27: 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Monday, May 28: 11 a.m. Memorial Day Dinner.

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I)Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Sunday school has changed to J.A.M. (Jesus & Me) Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Thursday, May 24: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, May 27: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Choir.

Tuesday, May 29: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, May 23: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation; No 9th Grade Confirmation.

Sunday, May 27: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, May 28: Memorial Day, church office closed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

What Is Love?

“Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

—1 Corinthians 13:4 NIV

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

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

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

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

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

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery Derek Downs, Lead Pastor 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m.; SS for all ages from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Moms in Prayer.

Wednesday night programs; free family dinner begins at 5:45 p.m.; Kids Club (ages pre K-5th grade) and DW Youth Group (grades 6th-12th) follow from 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at the Journey Church Teen Center.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 23: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 7:30 p.m.

Choir at Deronda.

Thursday, May 24: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, May 27: 8 a.m. Little Falls worship; 9:30 a.m.

Trinity worship; 11 a.m. Deronda worship.

Monday, May 28: Memorial Day WAPO Pancake Meal.

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

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

MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening service.

e often talk about love as if it is a state of being. We talk about “being in love” and we often describe it as an emotional state which blossoms in certain relationships. We love our family and friends, our romantic partners, and we talk of loving God, though what that means is not always clear. Perhaps the better model for thinking about love is not a state of being, but an act of becoming. All relationships develop and change, at least in part because all people develop and change. Whether we are growing or aging, all people change, and the loving relationships that we have with others who are growing or aging reflects these dynamic changes.

Young lovers don’t remain young forever, although their love may feel young and new at every stage of development. Love is an act of mutual becoming in relation to our beloved, whether our beloved is our spouse, our brother or sister, or our God. Relationships have to be worked at, and love can sometimes feel like hard work.

– Christopher Simon

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Confirmation at Congregational Church Pastor Barry Schaefer of the Congregational Church in Amery officiated at Confirmation for the following students, Essie Whitehead, Madisen Jackson and Bailey Johnson on Sunday, May 20.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, May 23 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 3:30 p.m.

Holy Bash-Spring Fever; 5:30 p.m. Youth BRB; 6:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer.

Thursday, May 24: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, May 27: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, May 29: 1 p.m. Quilting.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m., Nursery care available; Coffee/fellowship after worship service.

Wednesday: Family Night, Worship/Groups for all ages 6-7:30 p.m.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, May 23: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, May 27: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Tuesday,May 22: 7 p.m. Finance Council; Wednesday, May 23: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass, 4 p.m. Long Range Planning meeting; Thursday, May 24: 6:30 p.m. GriefShare; Monday, May 28: office closed, 9 a.m. KC leading a Rosary Service at Stanton Cemetery ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, May 24: 1:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, May 27: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, May 27: 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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

Robert “Bob” Fred Johnson, age 88 of St. Paul, died May 15, 2018. Best Dad Ever!

Longtime resident of East Side. Born in Joel WI, lived in Amery WI area until early 20’s when he moved to St. Paul. Member Local 563 & 49.

Preceded in death by his wife Leota (Lee), daughter Roberta (Bobbie), great grandson Nole Joseph, parents Fred & Agnes, and brother Kenneth.

He will be missed deeply by daughter Barb (Craig), son Donald (Nancy), and son-in law Dan Cheverette. Grandchildren Fran (Angie), Wade (Tiffany), Crystal (Scott), Chad, Brittany (Josh), Courtney (Nate), Lyndsey (Dylan) and 18 precious great grandchildren Brandon, Katelyn, Devyn, Bryce, Justin, Calvin, Maddie, Alivia, Brady W, Mason, Ben, Maxx, Owen, Wyatt, Liam, Austin, Peyton and Brady T and many friends.

He loved to visit with his neighbors at the Lodge at White Bear and their families. Bob worked for James Steele Construction for 33 years, worked maintenance at the State Fair for 14 years and was an election judge for 22 years. He was very handy – there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix as long it wasn’t electrical.

He was very active with Montgomery Lodge #258 (member 43 years, master 1994) coordinating casino bus trips, children’s Christmas party, and annual garage sale. He’s also a long time Osman Shriner and Scottish Rite. He enjoyed sports – especially hockey.

He loved to watch his grandkids and great grand kids play and the MN Wild. He enjoyed playing cards, a trip to the casino, food – he loved to eat, dogs and most of all, he loved his family.

Service was held May 19th at Gustavus Adolphus Church in St Paul.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 23: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 7:30 p.m.

Choir at Deronda.

Sunday, May 27: 8 a.m. Little Falls worship; 9:30 a.m.

Trinity worship; 11 a.m. Deronda worship.

Monday, May 28: Memorial Day WAPO Pancake Meal.

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

Worship Service.

Tuesday, May 29: 8 am. Sweet Hour of Prayer.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, May 23: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; Quilters.

Sunday, May 27: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m.

Coffee Hour.

Monday, May 14: 6 p.m. Spring Cemetery clean up (rain date May 21).

Tuesday, May 15: 7 p.m. Church Council meeting.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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Notice of Application for Fermented Malt Beverage and Liquor Licenses: The following renewal liquor and beer applications for 2018-2019 are now on file with the Clear Lake Village Clerk: CLASS B Liquor and Beer Application: Stacy Otis, “Cabin Bar & Grill”, 352 3rd Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Derrick Iverson, “The Midway PBR Inc.”, 410 3rd Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Dominic Dimler, “Brickfire Pizza” 458 3rd Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 John Krech, “Clear Lake Golf Club”, 100 Golf Drive, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Mylon Magnuson, “The Sandbox Bar & Grill”, 300 Digital Drive, Clear Lake, WI 54005 CLASS B Beer & CLASS C Wine Application: Edward Flanum, “Kripple Creek,” 955 US Hwy. 63, Clear Lake, WI 54005 CLASS A Liquor and Beer Application: Arlen Rud, “CR Convenience”, 960 South Avenue West, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Carl Nilssen, “Nilssen’s, Inc.”, 265 5th Street NW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 These license applications will be presented to the Clear Lake Village Board at its next meeting on June 5, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Albert Bannink Village Clerk Village of Clear Lake

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The purpose of this hearing is to accept public oral and written testimony regarding proposed language changes to Chapter 510-Zoning of the Village Code.

The language changes/deletions would affect: Section 510-39. Existing nonconforming uses.

Section 510-40. Existing nonconforming structures.

Section 510-98. Site plan approval.

Information on these proposed changes will take effect on June 04, 2018.

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Clayton Board will conduct a Public Hearing at its regular monthly meeting to be held on Monday, June 04, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Municipal Building located at 133 Clayton Avenue East.

David Fall, Village Clerk-Treasurer

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POLK COUNTY WI LICENSE

Town of Clayton

The following applications are now on file with Clayton Town Clerk.

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the fourth Monday of April, pursuant to §70.47(1)

Reserve “Class B” Alcohol & Class “B” Beer Application: Christopher Schone, President Lake Magnor Inc., for the Lake Magnor Store & Lighthouse Restaurant, located at 764 Hwy 63, Clayton, WI.

Class “B” Beer Application Dave Van Heuklom, Agent for Richardson Sportsman Club at 853 20th Street, Clayton, WI These license applications will be presented to the Clayton Town Board at the June 14, 2018, meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Tracy LaBlanc, Town Clerk

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of the Wis. Statutes.

Due to the fact that the assessment roll is not completed at this time, it is anticipated that the Board of Review will be adjourned until the 27th day of June, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Further public notice will be given of this date and time.

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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

River Place Dental

FAMILY DENTISTRY Rollyn P. Lee, D.D.S. Heather Marks, D.D.S.

1030 River Place Drive, Amery Ph. 715-268-2103

Christopherson BYRNES LAW OFFICE Eye Clinic 123 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 Certified Public Accountant Accounting • Tax • Retirement Services rd

433 3 Ave, Clear Lake, WI • (715) 263-4111 • www.OverbyFinancial.com

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Whitley and Bergmanis FAMILY EYE Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Attorneys-at-Law CLINIC DON PAUL NOVITZKE JASON W. WHITLEY Amery, WI 54001

Road Project Bids Requested For Crack Filling

The Town of Clayton, Polk County, is accepting bids for various Crack filling projects. For more detailed bidding information to place a bid contact Town Roadman Jamie at 715-641-0662. Sealed bids are due in to the Town of Clayton by June 8, 2018 at 5pm. Mail Sealed bids to Town of Clayton Clerk 164 70th Avenue, Clayton, WI 54004. Sealed bids will be opened at the June 14th, 2018 regular town board meeting, and the board will award the bid at that time. The town reserves the right to reject any bid or all bids, to waive irregularities in any bid, and to accept any bid which is most advantageous to the Town of Clayton.

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D. P. Doroff, D.D.S. J. J. Lampi, D.D.S. A. G. Ott, D.D.S. T. P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. 404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, Wis. Phone 715-268-7177

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LEGAL NOTICE

AMERY FREE PRESS

In Loving

US 8 and WIS 46 North intersection project in Polk County to begin next week

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY Petitioner: right turn lane on US 8 that will Motorists can expect the WIS 46 Lauri J. Moskal increase visibility for southbound North right turn lane on US 8 to be -vsWIS 46 traffic. closed during construction.

Respondent: Mattison Contractors is the On May 29, 2018, Wisconsin Born May 18, 1918 Phillip John Gorne PUBLIC NOTICE prime contractor for the $250,000 Department of Transportation Died Dec. 22, 2004 Harassment (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin an project. Ninety percent of the Injunction Hearing intersection reconstruction project project will be paid with federal AUTHENTICATED transportation funds; the remainat the intersection of US 8 and WIS Case No. ing 10 percent will be paid with 46 North, near Balsam Lake, in 2018CV000112 state transportation funds.

Polk County.

Proposed activities A harassment tempoProposed Traffic Impacts include the addition of an offset rary restraining order was issued on May 2, 2018 against Phillip John Gorne.

A hearing on the petition to grant a harassment injunction will be held on May 25, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, in Room 3 be

fore James Krupa, Court Official.

Coming August TO THE RESPONDENT:

Clayton Day Care Center If you fail to appear at the hearing, the relief reThe Clayton School District will be offering year-round childcare. quested will be granted.

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Construction is scheduled to begin on May 29, 2018.

During construction, US 8 and WIS 46 will remain open to traffic.

Motorist can expect that the current right turn lane on US 8 will be closed during construction.

Construction is currently scheduled for completion by June 29, 2018

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CLAYTON DAY CARE CENTER

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR LICENSES

CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, The Clayton School District will be offering • Qualified Daycare Providers WISCONSIN year-round childcare.

• Monday through Friday Pursuant to WI §125 the following have made appli• Children 2 years – 4 years cation, and are on file with the Clerk to be presented • 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. to the Amery City Council on Wednesday, June 6th, • Qualifi Providers

5 Days - $160 ed Daycare 4 Days - $130

3 Days - $100 2018 at 5:00 p.m. for consideration of approval. All establishments are located in the City of Amery, Polk • Monday through Friday

County, Wisconsin.

• 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registration Fee: $30 non-refundable CLASS A FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE

5 Days - $160 4 Days - $130 3 Days - $100 AND LIQUOR: James H. Stephenson, Agent, Amery Foods Inc. Registration Fee: $30 non-refundable We love to hear Contact Amy at graunkea@claytonsd.k12.wi.us for additional d/b/a Dick’s Fresh Market, located at 1050 River information, to set up a tour or to register Place Mall. from our Contact Amy at graunkea@claytonsd.k12.wi.us for additional Sharena Olson, Agent, Amery Express, Inc., located

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Cenex C-Store, located at 319 Keller Ave. So.

CLASS A FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND CLASS A LIQUOR CIDER ONLY: Gayle E. Lunsmann, Agent, CAP Operations, Inc., d/b/a Holiday #56, located at 1000 River Place.

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CLASS B FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR: David P. Curtis, Agent, Act Three, Inc., d/b/a Birch Street Bar, located at 117 Birch St. E. David P. Curtis, Tac Two, Inc., d/b/a Tac II Sports Bar THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 & Grill, located at 125 Keller Ave. No. VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 Christopher Sobottka, Agent, Club 53 Bar & Lanes, LLC, located at 125 Keller Ave. No. Russell A. Evenson, Agent, Postmark Grill, d/b/a Village Pizzeria, located at 325 Keller Ave. No. Jesus Saavedra Sanchez, Agent, Garabaldi’s LLC, located at 337 Keller Ave. So. Darcy Lorsung, Agent, Amery Golf Club Inc., located at 601 Deronda St. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 Naomi Werle, Agent, Alibi Bar LLC, located at 109 VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 Keller Ave. No. Peter Henry, Agent, Farm Table Foundation, Inc., located at 110 Keller Ave. No.

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Amery Memorial Day Program

More events can be found on the Out & About page

A Salute to Veterans

Monday, May 28, 2018

East Immanuel Lutheran Church

May 26 • Nye June 2 • Amery June 9 • Deronda June 16 • Wanderoos

Memorial Day Dinner Monday, May 28th Serving 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

FREE WILL OFFERING Ham Dinner with Salads & Homemade Pies

Short on time . . . You can do Take out!

The Parade will form at the Central Avenue Bridge at 10:15 a.m. All Legionnaires, V.F.W. Post & Auxiliary Units, Veterans of all conflicts, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Fraternal and Civic Bodies, Band Members and all other units will meet as per above.

The program begins at the Central Avenue Bridge at 10:45 a.m. honoring those veterans lost at sea.

Placing of Wreaths Auxiliary members Marion Christensen and Phyllis Martinson AT THE CEMETERY 11 A.M. Master of Ceremonies ........................... D. Gilliespie & B. Hegg Invocation ................................................. Pastor Barry Schaefer, “Star Spangled Banner”............................................ Cadet Band, Meredith Enjaian, Director Pledge of Allegiance ..........Boy Scouts – Scout, Mathew Setzer “America: Sweet Land of Liberty” .......................... Cadet Band, Meredith Enjaian, Director Address ..................... Daniel Tolan, Polk County Circuit Judge Placing of Crosses ........................................... V.F.W. Auxiliary – Alice Golden & Shirley Thompson Reading of Veterans names deceased from Polk Co. last year..................................Aux. Debra Handy “Salute to Freedom” .................................................. Cadet Band, Meredith Enjaian, Director Firing Squad ..................................... V.F.W. & American Legion Taps ...........................................................Cadet Band Members: Aidan Ziegler and Victorria Jonns Raising of the Flag Benediction .................................................Pastor Barry Shaefer Following Memorial Day Services, all veterans and their families are invited for appetizers and refreshments at the VFW Hall, 730 North Wisconsin Ave., Amery.

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East Immanuel is located at 207 120th St., Amery Eastimmanuel_lutheran.org

Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Treats, Fresh Ground Espresso Drinks & Specialty Coffee

MEMORIAL OBSERVANCES To the memory of its deceased veterans, Amery will humbly pay tribute Friday, May 25, and Monday, May 28, in exercises to be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7929 and Auxiliary, Larson Torgerson Post 169 American Legion.

We’re celebrating the start of Summer-time!

Friday, June 1, 7 p.m.

Beginning Friday, May 25 Ellie’s will be open until 10:00pm every day!

Amery Classic Theatre 118 Keller Ave. N, Amery Tickets $20

Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend & Stop in and try a Summertime Featured Ice Cream Flavor

WPCA Radio or Amery Classic Theatre or by calling 715-268-2219 Cash or check only

Amery Trail Days is June 1 & 2

TACO Dinner Located next door to Chet’s in Downtown Amery Monday – Saturday 6am-10pm

Sunday 8am-10pm

Amery Area EMS 977 Fundraiser

AMERY AREA CEMETERY SCHEDULES: All post members will meet at the American Legion hall at 6 pm Friday, May 25, for the purpose of visiting cemeteries in the Amery area. Wear your Post cap, white shirt, dark pants, Black Scarf & Braids. Military Honors will be conducted at each cemetery to Honor our departed comrades. Taps played

by Cadet Band members Anarene Evenson and Tia Lochner Please note time changes from previous years!

South Detail: East Lincoln 6:30 p.m.; Maplehill 6:50 pm, East Immanuel Lutheran 7:10 pm, Wagon Landing 7:25 pm, Little Falls 7:45 pm, Deronda 8:00 pm, Garfield (Trinity) 8:20pm.

North Detail: Apple River Free Mission 6:30 pm, St. Mary’s Range 6:55 pm, Elim-Range 7:15 pm, Shiloh 7:35 pm, Balsam Lutheran 8:00 pm, Volga 8:20 pm, and Fox 8:30 pm..

MEMORIAL DAY

Pancake

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02 2018 All proceeds used for new equipment.

FREE WILL DONATIONS

All-U-Can-Eat 3 to 6 PM Amery Ambulance Station 150 Snow Street . Amery, WI 54001 Silent Auction ∙ Raffles ∙ Crafts for kids

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING - 6 PM

Monday, May 28 8am-12pm

Wapo Bible Camp

Free will donation for camper scholarships

Enjoy buttermilk, Finnish, oven, and “Cook’s Choice” pancakes. Load up with toppings, real maple syrup, sausage, fresh fruit, and beverages.

Join us for Worship at the Wapo beach!

Sundays, May 27-Sept 2 @ 9:20am 738 Hickory Pt Ln~715.268.8434~campwapo.org

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CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF

AMERY WOMEN’S GOLF

Women’s Golf League Tuesday, May 15 Results A Flight: Low gross: Barb Roy 45 Low net: Rachel Lee 31 Low putts: Karrie Drinkman and Mary Schradle-Mau 15 B Flight: Low gross: Marlys Lauritsen 47 Low net: Nancy Brase and Amy Lundgren 33 Low putts: Jan Bergen 15 C Flight: Low gross: Cindy Johnson 53 Low net: Marianne Lillie, Margie Stary and Marie Bannink 33 Low putts: Rosemary Olson and Pat Marquand 17 D Flight: Low gross: Laura Briesemeister 61 Low net: Deanna Briesemeister 32 Low putts: Sharon Fouks 16 Games: Darlene Emerson, Emily Monson, Monica Eggert, Laurene Klatt, Margie Stary Chip-ins: Diane Kuhl, Mary Younger, Sharon Fouks Backwoods Hackers (3) defeat 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it (3) Golf Bags (3) defeat Chipper Chicks (3) Wild Whackers (6) defeat Goof Balls (0) Happy Hookers (3) defeat Slice Girls (3) Sharks (6) defeat Rowdy Rebels (0)

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Oman, Julson win conference tennis titles

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

TANYA JULSON

Individual places at conference tournament. From left: Luke Julson #3 singles Conference Champion, Tommy Oman #2 singles Conference Champion, Noah Rademaker #1 singles 3rd place and Daniel Marquand #4 singles 3rd place

Amery’s boys’ tennis team wrapped up the 2018 Middle Border Conference season on May 17 at the conference tournament. With a strong tournament performance that included two individual conference titles and a 4-2 MBC dual season record, the Warriors claimed the No. 3 spot in the final conference standings.

Earning conference titles were Tommy Oman and Luke Julson. Oman won his title at No. 2 singles where he defeated New Richmond’s Joe Smallidge, 6-1, 6-2, and Eau Claire Regis’ Gaven Bowe, 6-4, 6-2.

“Tommy is a smooth player,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. “He makes every point look easy and effortless. He is always anticipating the next shot and moving to hit a great shot.”

For Luke Julson, it was a No. 3 singles MBC title. Julson dominated Baldwin-Woodville’s Jon Peterson, 6-2, 6-1 in the semifinals and then controlled Regis’ Griffin Johnson, 6-1, 6-1 in the championship match.

“Luke... played a very patient and consistent tournament,” said Coach Julson. “He was a strong #1 seed and only lost 5 games in his two matches.”

Claiming third-place finishes were Noah Rademaker (No. 1 singles) and

Daniel Marquand (No. 4 singles). Rademaker opened with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Baldwin-Woodville’s Jose Luque before losing 2-6, 6-4, 4-10 to runner up Trent Ziebol of New Richmond. Rademaker won his third-place match 5-4, 5-3 over Nati Raehl of Eau Claire Regis.

“Noah... played a terrific first match, winning easily,” said Coach Julson.

“He worked hard at mixing up his strategies against New Richmond but lost in a close tie breaker. He played a very smart match and was always in control as he beat Regis for 3rd place.”

Marquand had to take the hard road to his third-place finish. After losing to runner up Ben Peterson of Baldwin-Woodville 5-7, 6-2, 4-10 in the semifinals, Marquand bounced back for a 4-6, 6-3, 10-5 win over New Richmond’s Logan Demucci.

“Daniel... played 2 long close matches,” Coach Julson said. “He is an aggressive player that attacks the net looking to finish the points offensively.”

“The No. 2 and 3 doubles teams battled in their second sets,” Coach Julson added. “Both teams changed their strategy, got more consistent, and played a very close set but still came up a little short. The No. 1 doubles team played very well against a strong team, but they didn’t come out the winner.”

League leading Tigers trounce Warriors

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Coming off a big win the day before, Amery’s baseball team had the table turned on it on May 15, when Middle Border Conference leader New Richmond (12-4) handed the Warriors a 1-9 defeat.

Trailing 6-0 in the fourth inning, Amery (7-7) earned its only run when Brett Forrest scored as Jeremiah Sillman grounded into a fielder’s choice to the short stop.

A total of 11 combined hits were accumulate in the game - only one them for multiple bases.

Amery finished with two singles - one by Forrest and the other by Ryan Van Blaricom. New Richmond had a double among its nine hits.

Forrest took the loss

after 3 1/3 innings on the mound. He struck out one batter and gave up seven hits and three walks. Sam Fornengo pitched 3 2/3 innings, striking out one, walking one and allowing two hits.

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Prescott slips by Amery softball

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s softball team suffered a tough 2-3 home loss on May 15 at the hands of Prescott to fall to 106-1 on the season. Despite the loss, the Warriors continued to show their power at the plate as Abby

Schmidt smacked a home run and Julia Englebretson, a double.

Englebretson finished the game hitting 2-for-3 while Schmidt was 1-for-4.

Recording one single each were Myah Carlson, Madelyn Granica, Alyssa Koehler and Rachel Fouks.

Granica’s single drove in Fouks.

Autumn Rivard took the loss, giving up one run and two hits while striking out three batters in one inning. Granica pitched seven hitless innings, striking out two batters and walking three along the way, but gave up two runs.

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Eiynck wins 3 titles, Grimm sets school record at MBC track meet

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Conference titles came pouring in for Amery’s boys’ and girls track and field athletes on May 15 as they competed at the 2018 Middle Border Conference Meet in Osceola.

Highlighting the evening was the school record setting effort of senior Grace Grimm, who won the girls pole vault, clearing a height of 11 feet. Joining her with conference championship efforts were freshman Ella Williamson in the girls 100-meter dash (13.15 seconds), junior Dylan Eiynck in the boys’ 1-mile (4:48.15) and 2-mile runs (10:36.08) and Marlee Dietrich in the girls 300-meter hurdles (48.99 seconds).

Also winning their events were the boys 4x100 (44.43 seconds) and 4x800 meter relay (8:30.27) teams. Making up the winning 4x100 team was Dalton Johnson, Lance Waalen, James Baillargeon and Gus Wentz. The 4x800 team was comprised of Alexis Gonsalez, Jude Ingham, Galen Coy and Eiynck.

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Overall, the boys’ finished in third place and the girls were 1/2 point out of third - in fourth place.

Team Sores Girls Osceola 166, St. Croix Central 137, New Richmond 93.50, Amery 93, Prescott 82, Ellsworth 55, Somerset 49, Baldwin-Woodville 26.50 Boys Osceola 144, St. Croix Central 141, Amery 113, New Richmond 107.5, Somerset 73, Prescott 54, Ellsworth 36.5, Baldwin-Woodville 31

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Warriors 10-run Luck

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After sacrificing a first inning run to Luck Ameryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baseball team hopped on the fast train to its 10th victory of the season on May 21 as it picked up an 11-1 win in five innings.

The Warriors (10-8) did the majority of damage in the

second and fifth innings when they tallied nine of their 11 runs. Their four-run second inning began with RBI singles by Camden Smith and Ryan Van Blaricom. Then Grady Martin drove in Brett Forrest with an RBI double and Van Blaricom scored on an error.

Back-to-back Luck errors on Amery ground balls led to the first two runs of the fifth

inning. Grady Martin followed with another ground ball for an RBI single and Amery benefited from another ground ball-turned-error to put Martin in scoring position. Then Sam Fornengo put the game to rest with a fly ball to right field that drive Martin across home plate and activated the 10-run mercy rule.

Amery outhit Luck 7-2. Mar-

tin hit 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and one run and was the only player to record multiple hits in the game. Van Blaricom was 1-for-4 with two RBI and two runs. Hunter Kuhn hit 1-for-3 and scored once.

Mac Smith was 1-for-1 with two runs. Camden Smith was also 1-for-1 with two runs and added in one RBI. Sam Fornengo hit 1-for-3 with an RBI.

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Brett Forrest is safe at second.

Grady Martin got the win, striking out two batters, walking one and allowing one hit and one run in two innings.

Forrest struck out two batters while walking two and giving up one hit and no runs in three innings on the mound.

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Warriors capitalize on SCF miscues

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With a 10-0 win over St. Croix Falls on May 14, Amery’s baseball team moved one game over .500.

After a sluggish offensive start to the 6-inning game, the Warriors (7-6) exploded to score all 10 runs in the final three innings.

It all began when Jeremiah Sillman scored on a fourth inning error with one out.

Then with two outs, Hunter Kuhn scored on another SCF error and Alec Stern crossed home plate on a line drive single to left field by Conner Engebretson.

The fifth inning was more of the same for the Warriors as Mac Smith, Brett Forrest, Ryan Van Blaricom, Sillman and Sam Fornengo took advantage of solid hitting and defensive miscues to add runs.

Forrest scored again in the sixth just before Van Blaricom put the game to rest by scoring the 10th run while Grady Martin reached base on an error.

Overall, Amery outhit St. Croix Falls, 11-1. Engebretson got the win, scattering one hit, two walks and four strikeouts across four innings. Max Kempf also pitched two hitless innings while striking out three batters and walking one.

Each team finished with one double. Amery’s came from Forrest, who finished 2-for4 with two runs. Stern was 2-for-2 with an RBI and one run. Van Blaricom hit 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs.

Martin, Fornengo and Engebretson each had an RBI.

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Connor Engebretson winds up to deliver a pitch.

Warriors upset New Richmond

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s baseball team came out with purpose in the May 15 doubleheader nightcap against Middle Border Conference leader New Richmond and built a 2-0 lead in the first 2 1/2 innings only to see the Tigers knot things up in the bottom of the fourth inning.

The New Richmond rally only fueled a bigger offensive burst by the Warriors (8-7), however, as they put together a four-run fifth inning that New Richmond could not recover from and pulled away with a 6-3 victory.

Ryan Van Blaricom started the fifth-inning blast with an RBI double to center field that scored Brett Forrest for the go-ahead run. Then with one out, Max Kempf grounded into a fielder’s choice that scored Van Blaricom.

Mac Smith followed with a

ground out the drove in Grady Martin and Kempf stole home with two outs to secure Amery’s final run.

New Richmond actually outhit Amery 6-5 in the contest and recorded a triple while Amery had one double.

Van Blaricom led Amery’s offense, hitting 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and one run scored.

Forrest, Sillman and Martin each had one hit. Forrest scored twice while Sillman, Martin and Kempf each scored one run.

Kempf and Smith each had one RBI. Dylan Clausen was awarded the win, scattering one strikeout, three walks, one earned run and four hits in four innings. Smith pitched one inning, giving up a walk, two hits and one run.

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#4 Northwestern #4 Northwestern #3 Rice Lake #3 Rice Lake

@Rice Lake @Rice Lake

#6 Barron #6 Barron

#5 Amery #5 Amery 5:00 PM

5:00 PM @Osceola @Osceola

#4 Osceola #4 Osceola

#3 Ellsworth #3 Ellsworth 5:00 PM

5:00 PM @Ellsworth @Ellsworth

#6 Saint Croix Central #6 Saint Croix Central #7 Somerset #7 Somerset 5:00 PM

5:00 PM @Baldwin­Woodville @Baldwin­Woodville

#2 Baldwin­Woodville #2 Baldwin­Woodville

Regionals Regionals

Tue, May 29 Tue, May 29

Sectional #1 Sectional #1

Wed, May 30

Wed, May 30

#1 Ashland #1 Ashland @Ashland @Ashland

@Hayward @Hayward

#2 Hayward #2 Hayward

5:00 PM

5:00 PM @Black River Falls @Black River Falls

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5:00 PM @Adams­Friendship @Adams­Friendship

TBD TBD

Viroqua

Viroqua 11:00 AM 11:00 AM

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TBD TBD

@Barron 5:00 PM

5:00 PM 5:00 PM

#9 Stanley­Boyd

5:00 PM #9 Stanley­Boyd

@Osseo­Fairchild 5:00 PM @Osseo­Fairchild

#8 Osseo­Fairchild

#8 Osseo­Fairchild

TBD

2:00 PM

TBD

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#5 Cameron #5 Cameron

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5:00 PM #4 Amery

#4 Amery

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@Cumberland

2:00 PM @Cumberland

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#6 Ladysmith

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TBD

TBD

TBD

@Northwestern

#2 Northwestern

#2 Northwestern

Sectional Champion

Sectional Champion

#1 Prescott

TBD

TBD

TBD TBD

@Northwestern

#1 Prescott RIPON RIPON

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#5 Stratford

#5 Stratford

#4 Neillsville / 5:00 PM

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@Ripo

#2 Ripo #2 Ripo

@Waupu

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#2 Altoona

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@Mayvil @Mayvil

5:00 PM

#2 Mayv

#2 Mayv

Cumberland

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Sectional Champ

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#1 Catho Cumberland 5:00 PM

#1 Catho Memori

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Memorial/Infini @Cathol

Memorial/Infini

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#2 Univer

#2 Univer

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#7 Barron

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#1 Waup #1 Waup

@Bloomer

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3:30 PM

#1 Bloomer #1 Bloomer

Viroqua Viroqua

#1 West Salem #1 West Salem

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Sectional Champion

Sectional Champion

#9 Spooner WIAA State Tournament 5:00 PM Wednesday, June 13 Semifinals #9 Spooner

WIAA State Tournament

Tue, Jun 5

Wed, May 23

Tue, Jun 5

Fri, May 25

Wed, May 30

Tue, May 29

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DIVISION 2 DIVISION 2

#8 Saint Croix Falls

#8 Saint Croix Falls

Sectional #4

Sectionals Sectional #1 Sectional #4

Sectionals

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Tue, May 29

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Wed, May 30

Tue, May

@Barron

#6 Arcadia Middle Border Conference loss of the season, Amery’s #6 Arcadia

baseball team traveled to Prescott to take on the con

TBD ferences No. 2 team, but was not able to fi nd the same

TBD #7 La Crosse Logan success on May 18 as the Warriors fell to Prescott, #7 La Crosse Logan

3-10.

5:00 PM All three of Amery’s runs came in the first two 5:00 PM @Gale­Ettrick­Trempealeau innings at which time, the @Gale­Ettrick­Trempealeau Warriors (9-8) held a 3-2 advantage.

But Prescott responded in full force scor#2 Gale­Ettrick­ #2 Gale­Ettrick­ Trempealeau ing two runs in the third inning and another in five

Trempealeau runs in the fifth to put the game out of reach.

Brett Forrest scored Amery’s first run on a fi rst

inning error and Sam Fornengo did the same to start

the second inning. Max Kempf drove in Alec Stern for #1 Wisconsin Dells the Warrior’s final run on a#1 Wisconsin Dells ground out to the short stop. @WI Dells ­ Woodside Prescott outhit Amery 10-4 and smacked two dou @WI Dells ­ Woodside Sports Complex bles against the Warriors.

Amery’s offense was led by

Sports Complex #5 Mauston 5:00 PM #5 Mauston Ryan Van5:00 PM Blaricom who hit 2-for-3.

Forrest fi nished 5:00 PM

was 1-for-3 with a run.

5:00 PM 1-for-4 with a run and Stern @COON VALLEY FIELD

#3 Adams­Friendship #3 Adams­Friendship 5:00 PM

#10 Webster/Siren #10 Webster/Siren

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#3 Altoona HART #3 Altoona

5:00 PM CONTRIBUTING WRITER

5:00 PM @Altoona

@Altoona Shortly after handing New Richmond its only

#4 Westby #4 Westby

#4 Black River Falls #4 Black River Falls

@COON VALLEY FIELD

#1 Prescott #1 Prescott @Prescott @Prescott 5:00 PM

Tue, Jun 5

Prescott overpowers Amery baseball

#5 Bloomer #5 Bloomer 5:00 PM

Sectionals Sectionals Tue, Jun 5

Sectional #1

Regionals

TBD

#7 Shell Lake

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#9 Unity #9 Spooner

5:00 PM 5:00 PM @Frederic / Luck

@Saint Croix Falls

#8 Frederic / Luck #8 Saint Croix Falls

Regionals Regionals

Fri, May 25 Fri, May 25

3:30 PM

#5 Chetek­ Weyerhaeuser #5 Cameron @Phillips @Amery 4:00 PM

5:00 PM

#4 Phillips #4 Amery

#3 Cornell / Lake

Holcombe #3 Cumberland

@Cornell / Lake Holcombe @Cumberland 5:00 PM

2:00 PM #6 Clayton / Turtle

Lake #6 Ladysmith

TBD TBD

2:00 PM

Thu, May 31

Thu, May 31 Tue, May 22

#1 Grantsburg #1 Bloomer @Grantsburg @Bloomer

Sectionals

Sectionals Tue, May 29

Tue, May 29

Wed, May 23 Wed, May 23

Sectional #1 Sectional #1

5:00 PM @Barron

#10 Webster/Siren

#7 Shell Lake

Friday, June 8 Semifinals

#8 Clear Lake #8 Saint Croix Falls

#5 Fall Creek #5 Cameron

@Glenwood City @Amery

5:00 PM

TBD

TBD

2:00 PM

TBD TBD

TBD

#7 Barron 5:00 PM #7 Augusta @Barron 5:00 PM

#10 Webster/Siren

#10 Spring Valley

Sectional Champion Sectional Champion

SHELL LAKE Cumberland

5:00 PM 5:00 PM

TBD TBD

TBD

TBD

#3 Cumberland #3 Regis

@Regis @Cumberland 2:00 PM

1:00 PM #6 Ladysmith #6 Colfax

5:00 PM 5:00 PM @Clear Lake

@Osseo­Fairchild

5:00 PM

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ and girls’ track and field teams

TBD TBD

claimed three individual junior varsity conference #5 Stratford #5 Fall Creek

titles on May 17 in Prescott.

Sophomore Nick Erickson won the boys’ 800-meter

run in a time of 2:12.74. Freshman Hannah Elmer

@Neillsville / Granton @Glenwood City topped the rest of the field in the girls discus throw

5:00 PM Levi Ingwith a toss of 84-07. And Mitch Sigsworth, ham, Dong Nguyen and Dylan#4 Neillsville / Thomsen won the boys Granton #4 Glenwood City 4x100-meter relay in a time of 47.59 seconds.

Placing second for the Warriors were Alex Gonsalez

(boys 800) and the girls’ 4x100-meter relay team of

Fiona Batschkus

Emma Wolf, Maddie Heinn, and squad finished in a time Savanna Benitez. The 4x100 of 56.43 seconds. #3 Elk Mound

#3 Regis Amery also had four third-place finishers - Gon salez (400/56.23), Chris McLeod (boys 800/2:15.25), An

drew Carlson (boys 2 mile/11:56.51) and Matt Knutson

@Elk Mound @Regis

(boys 110 hurdles/18.00 seconds).

5:00 PM

Team Scores 1:00 PM

#6 Durand Girls #6 Colfax60, Osceola

New Richmond 81, Baldwin-Woodville

5:00 PM

@Altoona

#2 Altoona #2 Boyceville

5:00 PM @Boyceville

#8 Osseo­Fairchild

TBD TBD

@Northwestern

@Boyceville

#2 Northwestern

#2 Boyceville

Sectional Champion Sectional Champion

Saint Mary Catholic CHILTON #1 Prescott

TBD

TBD TBD

5:00 PM

@Mondovi

@Prescott

5:00 PM

ALLEN CARLSON

TBD TBD

TBD

@Shioct @Peshti

4:00 PM

#6 Iola

Scandina #6 Gillett / S

@Colem @Tomaha

4:45 PM 5:00 PM

#2 Colem

#2 Tomah

Sectional Champ

#1 Mishi Cumberland #1 Brilli 5:00 PM

TBD

#4 Neillsville / Granton

TBD

TBD

TBD

@Mishic

@Brillio

@Elk Mound

5:00 PM

TBD

#3 Saint M #3 Southern Cathol

#6 Durand

#5 Lourd Academy/V #5 Kewau Christia

#4 Manito #4 Chilt Luthera

@Manitowoc L @Chilto

#3 Elk Mound

TBD

@Saint Mary C @Southern

Tue, May 22 4:00 PM

PM

#6 Ronc #6 Reeds

TBD TBD

#10 Saint Croix Central

Mitch Sigsworth receives the baton from Dong Nguyen.

#5 Phelps/T #5 Wittenb Lakes Birnamw

#4 Mana #4 Amhe

4:30 PM 5:30 PM

@Neillsville / Granton

5:00 PM

#7 Mondovi

@ Manawa­ L

Park

@Amher

4:30 PM

#5 Stratford

@Weyauw

Fremon @Ocon

4:30 PM

24, Ellsworth 24, St. Croix Central 23, Somerset 22,

Amery 16, Prescott 11

#7 Mondovi Boys

#7 Augusta 5:00 PM 81, Osceola 55, Amery 41, Somerset New Ricmond

@Mondovi 5:00 PM 38, St. Croix Central 19, Baldwin-Woodvile 17, Ells worth 6, @Augusta Prescott 3 #10 Saint Croix Central

#10 Spring Valley

#9 Stanley­Boyd

@Osseo­Fairchild

#8 Clear Lake

HART #8 Osseo­Fairchild BY BRETT

Amery athletes win three JV track and field championships

#9 Cadott #9 Stanley­Boyd

#3 Shioc #3 Pesht

@Augusta

#1 Thorp #1 Prescott @Thorp @Prescott

#4 Amery

#4 Glenwood City

@Chequamegon

@Northwestern

5:00 PM

#2 Chequamegon #2 Northwestern

@Thorp

@Bloomer

3:30 PM

Sectional #1 vs. Sectional #2 5:00 PM

@Clear Lake Sectional #1 vs. Sectional #2 approx. 9:00 p.m.

@Saint Croix Falls approx. 10 a.m.

5:00 PM

DIVISION 4 DIVISION 3

Sectional #2

Sectional #1 Sectional #2

Sectionals

Sectional Champ Regionals Sectionals Thu, May 31 Sectionals Tue, May 29 Fri, May 25

Wed, May

Thu, May 31 Wed, May 23

Tue, May 29 Fri, May 25

Fri, May 25 Tue, May 29

Wed, May Th

#1 Weyauw

SHELL LAKE

#1 Thorp Fremon #1 Bloomer #1 Ocon

#9 Cadott WIAA State Tournament #9 Spooner

WIAA State Tournament Thursday, June 7 Semifinals 5:00 PM

#7 Barron

Hannah Elmer discus throw.

@Altoona won the

5:00 PM

#2 Altoona

ALLEN CARLSON

@Valde

@ Peterson

Algoma,

5:00 PM #2 Valde #2 Algom

#3 Drummond

5:00 PM

@Drummond

SPORTS #6 South Shore

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WIAA 2018 Boys Baseball Tournament ­ Division 3 WIAA 2018 Boys Baseball To Clayton -Turtle Lake baseball bracket Clayton -Turtle Lake baseball bracket #7 Bayfield

Thu, May 24 Thu, May 24

Regionals Regionals

Sectional #1 Sectional #1

Tue, May 29 Tue, May 29

Wed, May 30 Wed, May 30

#5 Saint Croix Falls #5 Saint Croix Falls @Luck / Frederic @Luck / Frederic

#4 Luck / Frederic #4 Luck / Frederic #3 Unity #3 Unity @Unity @Unity

@Webster @Webster

TBD TBD

TBD TBD

Casper Park ­ Casper Park ­

Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls

@Phillips @Phillips

#5 Ladysmith

#5 Flambeau @Cameron

#4 Cameron #4 Cameron

@Bruce #4 Cameron

#3 Chetek­ #3 Chetek­ Weyerhaeuser Weyerhaeuser

@Cameron @Cameron

@Chetek­Weyerhaeuser @Chetek­Weyerhaeuser

#6 Cornell / Lake #6 Cornell / Lake Holcombe Holcombe

TBD TBD

5:00 PM

#3 Chetek­ #4 Bruce

Weyerhaeuser

#2 Chequamegon #2 Chequamegon

@Chequamegon @Chequamegon

Sectional Champion Sectional Champion

Casper Park ­ Chippewa Falls Casper Park ­ Chippewa Falls

#1 Regis #1 Regis

Sectionals

TBD

@Clear Lake

#2 Clear Lake

#1 Phillips

TBD

TBD TBD

TBD

@Phillips

@Gilman

5:00 PM

MARKESAN

MARKESAN

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

#1 Gilman

#1 Mishi #1 Mishi SHELL LAKE 4:00 PM

@Mishic @Mishic

approxi

@Kewaun

@Kewau

#2 Kewau #2 Kewau

Casper Park ­ Chippewa Falls

10:00 AM

SHELL LAKE

1:15 PM

#1 Lacon #1 Laco

@Lacon @Lacon 5:00 PM

5:00 PM

TBD TBD

TBD TBD

Sectional #4 Sectional #4

5:00 PM

@Thorp #6 Cornell / Lake Holcombe #6 Prentice

#3 Thorp @Chetek­Weyerhaeuser

#1 Eau Claire Immanuel #1 Webster Lutheran

#7 Clayton / Turtle Lake #6 Plum City / Elmwood

10:00 AM 10:00 AM

#6 Grantsburg @Prairie Farm

#2 Cumberland

Sectional Champ Tue, Jun 5

Tue, May 29

Tue, Jun 5

Wed, May 30

Wed, May 30

Tue, Jun 5

Tue, May

Tu Tue, Jun 5 Tue, Jun 5 Wed, May 30 Tue, May

DIVISION 3

#1 Phillips #1 Phillips

Sectionals Sectionals

@Webster

#5 Saint Croix Falls

@ @ TBD ­ Home

WIAA State Tournament WIAA State Tournament Wednesday, June 13 Semifinals #5 Pepin / Alma Wednesday, June 13 Semifinals

Sectional #1 vs. Sectional #4 Sectional #1 vs. Sectional #4

@Luck / Frederic approximately 25 minutes following completion of game at 1 p.m. approximately 25 minutes following completion of game at 1 p.m. @ Chippewa Falls­Casper

Park #4 Luck / Frederic

#4 McDonell Central

#3 Unity Catholic

@Unity #3 Prairie Farm

@Cumberland

Sectional #1

Regionals

#5 Ladysmith #5 Ladysmith

#7 Clayton / Turtle Lake #7 Clayton / Turtle Lake

#2 Cumberland #2 Cumberland

Tue, Jun 5 Thu, May 24 Tue, Jun 5

#1 Webster #1 Webster

#6 Grantsburg #6 Grantsburg

@Cumberland @Cumberland

Tue, Jun 5 Tue, Jun 5

#2 Washburn

Sectionals Sectionals

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[Last Updated: 05­17­2018 ­ 12:50PM]

@Washburn

@Chequamegon

@Owen­Withee

5:00 PM

#2 Chequamegon

#2 Owen­Withee

Sectional Champion

Sectional Champion

4:00 PM 4:00 PM

@Westfield

@Westfield

5:00 PM 5:00 PM

#2 Westfield

#2 Westfiel

Sectional Champ

#1 Winneb #1 Winneb Lutheran Ac

MARKESAN MARKESAN #1 Regis

Casper Park ­ Chippe Lutheran Ac

3:30 PM 3:30 PM

4:00 PM

Dietrich, Bosley, boys’ 4x800 win Regional Track Titles

#5 Colfax #5 Colfax

BY BRETT HART 5:00 PM 5:00 PM

@Regis @Regis

5:00 PM 5:00 PM

#5 Colfax

5:00 PM

@Regis 5:00 PM

@Winneb @Winneb

Lutheran Aca Lutheran Ac

124.50, St. Croix Falls 103.50, Prescott 46, Ellsworth 31, BaldEarning third place finishes @Spring ValleyBoys Osceola 152, St. Croix Central win-Woodville, 29 were Lydia Monson in the girls Prescott 89, Amery 82, Ells#4 Spring Valley #4 Spring Valley 119, Durand 90, Somerset 83, worth 58, Somerset 39, Bald2-mile run (12:25.59) and Jude Amery’s track and field

#4 Spring Valley

at boys’ 2-mile

St. Croix Falls

win-Woodville 38, Durand 34 Amery 76, 62, Ingham in the teams gave a good showing

TBD

The girls’

TBD TBD TBD TBD 4x100 run (10:21.34).

Monday’s home regional meet, #3 Elk Mound #3 Elk Mound

#3 Elk Mound (53.68 seconds) and 4x800 advancing 21 athletes to Thurs5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM meter relay (10:33.10) teams day’s sectionals in 18 events.

@Elk Mound @Elk Mound @Elk Mound each placed third as well.

Claiming regional titles Making up the 4x100 team was were: Marlee Dietrich in the #6 Glenwood City #6 Glenwood City

#6 Glenwood City

Addie Dietrich, Alexis Werle, girls’ 300-meter hurdles (48.43

@Living W @Living W

@Boyceville @Boyceville

Luthera

Amanda Edwards and Ella seconds), Mason Bosley in

@Boyceville

Luthera

5:00 PM 5:00 PM

5:00 PM Williamson. Mary Johnson, the boys’ 300-meter hurdles #2 Living W #2 Living W Monson, Megan Osero and (43.17 seconds), and Galen Coy, #2 Boyceville #2 Boyceville

Luthera #2 Boyceville Luthera Grace Springett composed the Alexis Gonsalez, Jude Ingham 4x800 team. and Dylan Eiynck in the boys’

Claiming the final sectional Casper Park ­ 4x800-meter relay (8:26.01).

Casper Park ­

Casper Park ­

qualifying spots with fourth- Chippewa Falls Eiynck also placed second,

MARKESAN

Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls MARKESAN 1:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM

place finishes were Williamindividually in the 800-me1:00 PM 12:30 PM #1 Brookf #1 Brook son (100/13.37 seconds, high ter run (2:04.19) while Grace #1 Durand #1 Durand

Academ #1 Durand Academ jump/4-08), Gustafson (disGrimm was runner up in the

cus/96-07), Wentz (100/11.68 girls’ pole vault (10-06) and

Erickson (boys’

seconds), Nick Jenesis Gustafson took second

@Durand

@Brookfield A

@Durand

@Durand @Brookfield A mile run/4:49.18) and the in the girls’ shot put (33-06.75).

5:00 PM #5 Augusta 5:00 PM

#5 Augusta

#5 Augusta 5:00 PM girls’ 4x200-meter relay team Dalton Johnson, Lance 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM (1:52.23) of Marlee Dietrich, Waalen, James Baillargeon

@Stanley­Boyd @Stanley­Boyd @Stanley­Boyd Werle, Edwards and Williamand Gus Wentz teamed up in son. both the 4x100 (44.32 seconds) ALLEN CARLSON #4 Stanley­Boyd #4 Stanley­Boyd

#4 Stanley­Boyd Team Scores and 4x200-meter (1:32.44) reMarlee Dietrich, shown in action at the MBC conference track meet, won the 300 meter

hurdles at Monday

TBD

Amery.

TBD TBD TBD Girls lays and placed second in both night’s regional in

TBD #3 Fall Creek #3 Fall Creek

#3 Fall Creek Osceola 131, St. Croix Central events.

CONTRIBUTING WRITER @Spring Valley @Spring Valley

5:00 PM 5:00 PM

@Fall Creek @Fall Creek

5:00 PM

@Fall Creek

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Friends are the family we choose for ourselves. (Anonymous) Carolyn Lumsden Rhubarb is coming soon. This rhubarb coffee cake is just one way 715-483-9738

to use some of it.

RHUBARB AND STRAWBERRY COFFEE CAKE Put into smaller mixing bowl: 2/3 c. of yellow cake mix (regular size) 2/3 c. brown sugar Add and combine: 3/4 c. chopped walnuts Cut in until crumbly: 2 T. cold butter Put into another bowl and mix well: The remaining cake mix 2 eggs 1 c. sour cream (8 oz.)

Add and combine in batter: 1-1/2 c. sliced fresh rhubarb 1-1/2 c. sliced fresh strawberries Pour the batter into a greased/sprayed 9x13” baking pan.

Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture on top of the batter.

Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Put on wire rack to cool.

If you wish, you can drizzle some butter cream frosting on top of the cake when cooled a bit.

Asparagus is soon in gardens and is already in stores. This soup may be of interest for people who enjoy asparagus.

ASPARAGUS SOUP Put into saucepan and cook until veggies are tender: 10 oz. asparagus, cut into smaller pieces (or use 1 pkg.

(10 oz.) frozen asparagus cuts) 1 onion, chopped 1 c. water 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/8 tsp. white pepper Cool for 5 minutes then stir in: 1-1/2 c. milk Put into food processor or blender and process until smooth.

Return soup to pan and add: 1/2 c. whipping cream Put on simmer and let heat until hot. Put some croutons on top of the soup when serving, if desired.

Serves 4-6.

Tips: When serving hot dogs, etc. at a picnic, put all the condiments into a bowl and let people spread the mixture on. Mix mustard, catsup, pickle relish, and chopped onion, etc.

Saves/bringing containers of everything.

Here’s a quick recipe for blueberry muffins.

SOUR CREAM BLUEBERRY MUFFINS Combine in bowl: 2 c. your baking mix (or use Bisquick) 3/4 c. sugar 2 eggs 1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream Fold in: 1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries Put batter into 12 muffin cups (or liners in muffin cups) and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Cool in pan 5 minutes on wire rack then remove. Eat warm or room temp. Makes 1 dozen muffins.

Rubber gloves helps grip and take off jar lids and also keeps a firm grip on glass items when being washed.

Here’s an easy scalloped potato dish using condensed soups.

Announce Engagement Richard and Marcia Van Arnam of Amery would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Van Arnam, to Jerry Johnson, son of Norman and Barbara Johnson of Amery. A September 8th wedding is planned for 3 p.m. at East Lincoln Alliance Church of Amery, with a reception immediatley following at Amery Community Center.

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WEDNESDAY

EASY SCALLOPED POTATOES Peel and thinly slice 8 medium potatoes, Combine in larger bowl: 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed creamy onion soup, undiluted 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted Put some of the potatoes into a greased/sprayed 9x13”baking pan. Put some of the soup mixture on top. Add rest of the potatoes and the soup on top.

Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until potatoes are done. Serves 6-8.

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This chocolate and peanut butter pie is yummy.

Make it ahead because it needs freezer time.

PEANUT BUTTER PIE You will need one 8” chocolate crumb crust.

Beat together in bowl until smooth: 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. creamy peanut butter 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Fold into the above: 1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Spoon mixture into the chocolate crumb crust.

Drizzle on top: 2 T. chocolate syrup Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until set. Remove from freezer 30 minutes before serving. Keep rest frozen until ready to serve and do as above to serve some again.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Hand & Foot 2, 12:30 pm Knitting/Crochet, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge 4:30 pm HS Girls Soccer vs. Baldwin-Woodville, here 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

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Community Center: -Saturdays on the 8 am Coffee Club, Stower (this week 9 am Low Impact Nye) Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 12 pm Bridge, 1 pm Bingo

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8 am-1 pm Pancake Extravaganza at Wapo Bible Camp 11 am-1 pm Memorial day Dinner at East Immanuel Lutheran Church

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games

Community Center: Community Center: 8 8 am Coffee Club, am Coffee Club, 9 am 9 am Low Impact Pool, 9 am Circle of SisAerobics, 12:30 pm ters, 12:30 pm Knitting & Crochet, 12:30 pm Bridge Hand & Foot, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW

Community Center: 7-11 am Fly In/Drive 8 am Coffee Club, In Pancake Breakfast 9 am Low Impact Amery Airport Aerobics, 9 am 9 am Saturdays on the Mah Jong, 12 pm Stower Bike/Ride/ Walk (this week Bridge -Amery Trail Days Amery) Community-Wide 10 am Golden Age Manor Family CounGarage Sales cil meets on the Sun Porch 10 am-2 pm at Cattail Trail Head: Petting Zoo, Free Fishing Day, Free Ice Cream Cones, Recycling Display, View Fire Trucks 3-6 pm Taco Dinner at Amery Ambulanace Garage

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Lake Country Dairy Team Awarded Seven Medals from World Championship Cheese Contest Turtle Lake Team Earns Best in Class for Cello Hand-Crafted Asiago TURTLE LAKE, WI – Lake Country Dairy is celebrating its win of seven medals at the World Championship Cheese Contest, including a Best in Class medal for its Cello Hand-Crafted Asiago.

Lake Country Dairy’s other medals included: second and third place finishes in the highly-competitive Parmesan class, for its Cello Artisan Reserve Parmesan Wheel and Cello Organic Copper Kettle Parmesan Wheel; a second place finish in the open class for semi-soft cheeses, for its Cello Fontal; a second and third place finish in the open class for flavored semisoft cheese, for its Yellow Door Creamery Tuscan Rubbed Fontal Cheese and Yellow Door Creamery Bergamot Hibiscus Rubbed Fontal; and, a third place finish in the aged Asiago class for its Cello Extra Aged Asiago Wheel.

“The cheeses we’re making in Turtle Lake are among the best in the world, and that’s a credit not only to the high-quality milk and ingredients being used, but also to the talent and dedication of the Lake Country Dairy staff,” said Gary Gosda, Plant Manager at Lake Country Dairy for parent company Schuman Cheese.

Gosda noted the 2018 World Championship Cheese Contest’s record-breaking number of entries, with 3,402 cheeses, butters, and yogurts evaluated by internationally-renowned judges. Entries represented competition from cheesemakers in 26 nations and 32 American states.

“We work hard as a team – and we celebrate our successes as a team,” said Gosda. “Our medals belong to everyone at Lake Country Dairy every single employee has a role in ensuring we are making the best possible cheese every day. Everyone here takes pride in work well done, and that shows in our Contest wins.”

Lake Country Dairy employees 180 employees at the plant in Turtle Lake, the plant runs 24/7 365 days a year, receiving 750,000 lbs of milk a day. Over 65% of

Gary Gosda, Plant Manager, Fred Wolff, Mascarpone Production Manager, Justin Willcox, Production Supervisor, John Stesniak, Cheesemaker and Klaas VanderBent, Specialty Cheese Supervisor/R&D

the milk received is from 4 area farmers, Norswiss, and Valley Vu from Cumberland, Knutson’s from Ridgeland, and Fetzer Farmers from Elmwood WI. In a year we produce over 24 million lbs of cheese.

Lake Country Dairy award winning cheese can be purchased at Louie’s Finer Meats in Cumberland, Country Lane Market and Pantry in Barron and

North Crossing Foods in Spooner.

Lake Country Dairy employees accepted Contest medals at the International Cheese Technology Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in late April, and will have them on display at the plant throughout the year.

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SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601.

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months).

Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding. Led by a certified breastfeeding counselor, who is also a registered nurse and a mother of four, attendees learn from, share with, and support other mothers who are breastfeeding. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding are strongly encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic, Boardroom, 2nd floor. No fee, no registration required, just stop by.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431.

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C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.

Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public.

Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information.

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge.

Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register.

Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105.

Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome.

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does.

Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

GriefShare, a non-denominational special help seminar and support group for people experiencing the loss of a loved one is being held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The church is located at 1050 Keller Ave. N. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” For more information call St. Joseph Catholic church at 715-268-7717.

Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474.

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. •We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions.

•New MIP for women with college aged children meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Contact Lanni Meagher 715-2685270.

MOPS and MOMsnext (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has a childat home is welcome, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential.

Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com.

Overeaters Anonymous Group. Tuesday evening 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs.

For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center.

Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members.

TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882.

TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336.

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor.

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980.

Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687.

Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls.

Yoga for Addiction Recovery group on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Anderson Hall Chapel at the Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp. The class combines the somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the 12-steps. Y12SR is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others.

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BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls Ethan Dwight Anderson, 6 lbs. 14 ozs., born on May 3 to Melissa and Kyle Anderson of St. Croix Falls.

James Roger Fish, 7 lbs. 2 ozs., born on May 9 to Theresa Hunter and Billy Fish of Danbury.

Stella Mae Byl, 8 lbs., born on May 10 to Ashley and Ryan Byl of Luck.

Kenneth Fish Hoefs, 6 lbs. 14 ozs., born on May 11 to Marley and Aaron Hoefs of Grantsburg.

Carter Moe Hanson, 9 lbs. 11 ozs., born on May 16 to Heidi and Robert Hanson of Danbury.

Wisconsin Interstate Park Calendar of Events Thursday, May 24, 10:30 am—11:30 am Nature Storytime. Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack.

Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Friday, May 25, 3:30 pm—5 pm Scavenger Hunt. Stop at the Ice Age Center to pick up your scavenger hunt list—find them all and you can pick up a small prize at the Front Desk.

Saturday, May 26, 10 am—11 am So… What’s so great about Potholes?. Take a hike with the Naturalist to discover a story of grit and strength. Meet at the Pothole Trail sign.

Saturday, May 26, 1 pm—4 pm Fossil Viewing. Come see what sort of creatures once lived in Wisconsin’s ancient sea. Held at the Ice Age Center.

Sunday, May 27, 8 am—9 am Bluebird Hike. Join bluebird enthusiasts Dean and Jen for a family friendly walk to check up on the bluebird houses at Interstate Park. So far, there are two nests that have eggs in them… will there be any hatchlings? Come and find out. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

ADRC Elderly Nutriton Program Suggested Donation $4.00. Congregate diners and Home Deliver Meal participants please contact your meal site with meal reservations or cancellations. Please provide 24 hour notice.

Congregate Dining Meal Serving Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 11:30am Congregate Dining Locations in Polk County: Amery Congregational Church 715-268-6818 . 201 Harriman Ave North, Amery Milltown Community Center 715-825-5025. 301 2nd Ave SW, Milltown Meal sites are closed on Wednesdays unless otherwise specified. Menu subject to change without notice. Bread and milk offered with all meals.

Thursday, May 24: Lasagna, yellow wax beans, garlic bread.

Friday, May 25: Chef salad with chopped ham, turkey and egg, buttered roll, rhubarb crisp with topping. KANABEC COUNTY Monday, May 28: Meal sites closed. Memorial day.

Tuesday, May 29: Swiss steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, buttered roll, pineapple dream dessert.

PINE CITY Wednesday, May 30: Burnett meal sites open only - Lemon baked fish, hash brown casserole, broccoli & pea salad, buttered bread, fruit.

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Saturday, June 2, 9:30 am—1:30 pm Beach House Fun. It is the WI Free Fishing Weekend, so come on down and try your hand at hooking some fish in our Match Your Catch Game, make “fish art”, or maybe you want to look for aquatic insects along the beach—all this (and more!) will be found at the Beach House on the Lake O’ the Dalles.

Sunday, June 3, 9:30 am—11:30 am Beaver Business. What do beavers have to do with Alice in Wonderland? Learn the history and the fun connections between people and beavers. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Sunday, June 3, 1 pm—3 pm Buzz Bird. In a game that combines bird facts and fast fingers, Buzz Bird is a game fun for the whole family. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Now that we are in the month of May, We are sure that spring is here to stay.

We feel the warmer breezes blow, It has melted just about all of the snow.

During April no showers and no rain, Farmers need moisture to reap their grain.

There is time for rain this summer yet, During haying time it gets all wet.

In the olden days under a clear sky, We'd cut a field of hay to get it dry.

During June it would rain for days on end, We'd go fishing, our egos to mend.

Now that warmer days are here, It fills our hearts with happy cheer.

There's a lot to look forward to in the summer time, We'll sit and enjoy the warmer clime.

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Monday, May 28, 2 pm—3 pm Pet-A-Pelt. Ever wonder what it feels like to pet a fox or an otter? You can!! Stop in at the Front Desk of the Ice Age Center to see and feel our many animal pelts.

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Red Cross calls for summer blood donations to prevent a shortage (May 21, 2018) — The American Red Cross is counting on volunteer donors to give blood and help ensure patient needs can be met this summer.

Around Memorial Day, the Red Cross sees a steep decline in blood donations. Busy summer schedules, vacations and school breaks also cause a drop in donations.

Accidents and medical emergencies don’t take a summer break – patients need blood every minute, every day.

In the summer of 1973, Ramona Johnson was playing at the park when she was injured jumping off the swings. She was bleeding profusely from a 7-inch gash in her leg. By the time she reached the hospital, she needed an emergency transfusion.

She credits the donors who took the time to give blood with helping to save her life.

Johnson’s childhood experience receiving blood compelled her to make her first blood donation more than 10 years ago.

“A little voice told me that this would be a great way to give back,” she said. “I have been faithfully donating every eight weeks since.”

The public is asked to schedule an appointment to help ensure that hospitals and patients have the blood they need this summer. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood. org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

In thanks, all those who come to donate blood or platelets now through June 10, 2018, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane.

(Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal.

More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/ Together.) Additionally, those who come to give May 25-29, will receive an exclusive Red Cross branded T-shirt, while supplies last.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 21 to June 15: Chetek - 6/6/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 300

Stout St. Dallas - 6/12/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Dallas Lutheran Church, 101 E. Dallas St. Rice Lake: 5/31/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Elk's Lodge #1441, 36 E. Eau Claire; 6/5/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 1121 Nunn Ave. Danbury - 5/23/2018: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Swiss Town Hall, 7551 Main St. Grantsburg - 5/21/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., T-Dawgs Grill and Conference Center, 429 E. State Road 70 Siren - 5/22/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Covenant Church, 7686 Lofty Pines Road Bloomer - 6/7/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Bloomer Middle School, 600 Jackson St. Chippewa Falls 5/21/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Moose Lodge #246, 8118 149th St.; 5/24/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Northern Industries Building, 2820 E. Park Ave.; 5/25/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., KSMS Our House Senior Living, 115 Marrs St.; 5/29/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Dove Healthcare - Rutledge Home, 300 Bridgewater Ave. Cornell - 6/1/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 210 S. Sixth St. Stanley - 6/14/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Holy Family Hall, 136 E. 3rd Ave. Superior - 5/22/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Bayside Baptist Church, 3915 N. 16th St. Colfax - 6/15/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Viking Bowl and Lounge, N. 8590 WI 40 Downsville - 5/23/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Hope Lutheran Church, N2698 460th St. Menomonie - 6/5/2018: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Cardinal FG, 2200 Parkway Drive; 6/7/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar in Menomonie, 2321 Stout Road; 6/7/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 1306 Wilcox St. Ridgeland - 6/13/2018: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Ridgeland Community Center, 200 Diamond St. S. Eau Claire - 6/1/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Veritas Steel, 2800 Melby St.; 6/4/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lake Street United Methodist Church EC, 337 Lake St.; 6/8/2018: 12

p.m. - 6 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1712 Highland Ave.; 6/12/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Eau Claire Wesleyan Church, 2405 Keith St.; 6/12/2018: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3307 State St. River Falls - 5/25/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., River Falls Library, 140 Union St.; 5/30/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., River Falls Area Hospital, 1629 E. Division St.; 6/13/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., River Falls Municipal Utilities, 222 Lewis St. Amery - 6/14/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Apple River Community Church, 942 US Highway 8 Balsam Lake - 6/4/2018: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Georgetown Lutheran Church, 877 190th Ave. Centuria - 5/23/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Fristad Lutheran Church, 501 State Road 35 Clear Lake - 6/5/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 811 South Ave. W. Frederic - 5/24/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., St. Luke's Methodist Church, 100 Linden St. W.; 5/25/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Luke's Methodist Church, 100 Linden St. W. St. Croix Falls 5/23/2018: 12:30 p.m.

- 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 143, 807 Pine St. Baldwin - 6/7/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Culver's, 640 Baldwin Plaza Drive Glenwood City 6/4/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 615 Maple St. Hudson - 5/21/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 505 13th St. S.; 5/22/2018: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hudson Hospital & Clinic, 405 Stageline Road; 5/24/2018: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Keller Williams Realty, 2424 Monetary Blvd.; 5/29/2018: 12 p.m.

- 6 p.m., Snap Fitness, 824 Carmichael Road; 6/11/2018: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 920 3rd St.; 6/14/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Walgreens, 141 Carrmichael Road New Richmond 6/13/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion Butler-Harmon Post 80, 1260 Wall St.

Can Containers be Both Gorgeous and Practical?

The short answer is “yes”. If you either don’t have the space or don’t want the work involved in maintaining a large garden, why not try Garden container gardening.

Containers can be Variety used for growing Julie Kuehl, everything from the standard flowers to Polk County many vegetables.

Master Gardener Let’s start with the typical containers we are used to seeing – those with flowers. There are of course several methods that can be used to get those full, gorgeous containers you see in the garden centers.

You can purchase them already done for you – but this will come at a higher cost. They will still require the same type of watering, deadheading and nipping back that flower containers you do yourself require. If you chose to create your own containers, you need to make sure your container has good drainage. Most plants do not like their feet to be constantly wet.

Decide if you want a hanging container or one that will sit on the ground or in a stand. This year I am experimenting with stacking various size containers to make a pyramid. This is done by using three larger pots (each one a bit smaller than the first).

This is one way to create a little design element to your containers. You must also decide if your container is being done for a sunny or shady area.

This is necessary to determine the types of plants to use. Just as when we plant an in-ground garden we need to carefully read the tags to be sure

our plants will play well together in our container.

I like to use MiracleGro with soil moist when I do containers. I’ve found that this seems to work well for me. Whatever type of potting soil you chose to use, make sure that your plants are kept fertilized throughout the season to keep them blooming profusely. I like to use Soil Moist in my potting soil to help with the amount of watering I need to do during the summer. Remember not to overfill your containers with the potting mix.

Allow enough room to be able to water without the water running over the edge of the container.

I follow the ABC’s of planting when doing my containers. “A” plants are taller and go in the center of the pot; “B” plants are medium height for the next area and to fill out the container’s center portion; and “C” plantings are the trailers for the overflow of the edges. Plants should be planted fairly close together to get that full look of the nursery planters. When planting your container you might consider planting a container for pollinators.

Use any plants in the daisy or mint families or those which produce large quantities of flowers throughout summer. Don’t forget that you can grow many veggies - such as tomatoes, bush cucumbers, peppers, and most herbs in containers. You may want to try a combination of flowers and veggies or herbs.

Until next time keep playing in the dirt. Remember PCMG plant sale June 4 at noon in Soo Line Pavilion on Highway 46. Are there topics you would like to hear about? Send me an email at gardenvarietycolumn@ gmail.com.

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General Federation of Women’s Club of Wisconsin - State Winners Gloria Lansin of the Amery Woman’s Club presented first place certificates to Mary Mallum for her short story and to Jenesis Gustafson for her poem. These awards will be submitted to the GFWC national competition.

AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Community Education brochures can be found at all four schools, the public libraries, and online at www.amerysd. k12.wi.us. Pre-register for all classes through Amery Community Ed by calling 715-268-9771 x220 or online (www. amerysd.k12.wi.us) unless the class description indicates otherwise.

Learn to Golf! (Adult course): The class is designed to help novices get over their fear and get on the course in a low-pressure environment. Class will cover rules, etiquette, and swing fundamentals. Clubs available if you don’t have your own. For ages 14+. Youth under age 14 are welcome if a parent/guardian is also registered. At course completion, participants will receive a 9-hole weekday pass to the Amery Golf Club.

Tuesdays in June; 5, 12, 19, 26 from 5-6:30 p at the Amery Golf Club. Fee $44; Youth $34; Range balls $6 to pay at class.

Pre-register with Amery Community Education Easy Oil Painting with Jay Rupp: "The Loon": Jay is a certified Bob Ross instructor and enjoys painting with people who have no experience painting, don't want to paint, and who can't draw stick men, though all levels of ‘expertise’ are welcome. All materials are provided. Monday, July 9 from 5:30-9:30 pm. Fee $59. Pre-register with Community Ed

AARP Driver Safety – RESCHEDULED to June 22 from 12:15-4:30 p at Amery Centennial Hall.

AARP member fee $15, non-member $20. Pay fee at first class, but please pre-register at Centennial Hall, 715.268.6605.

Play and Learn Parent-Child Group in the Park: Usually a Tuesday at DD Kennedy Park the weeks of June 11 - August 13 from 10-11:30 am. No Fee. Pre-registration opens June 4 at 9 am and is required by calling 715-684-4440. Do not register through Amery Community Ed. SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES open to youth from any school district.

Register with Amery Community Education unless it states otherwise.

DNR Hunter Education certification: 3 classes offered in June. Mornings from June 11-15 or June 18-22 or afternoons from June 11-15 for ages 10 and up, $10.

Volleyball 1on1 Camps for girls entering grades 6-8 on July 10 & 12 from 5-6:30 p, $20 OR girls entering grades 9-12, July 9-12 from 8a - 5p, $220. Register at http:// tshq.bluesombrero.com/ ameryvolleyball Junior Golf on Mondays in June and July for grades 1-10, $40. Lesson and on-course times vary between 12:30-5p depending on age.

Wrestling Youth Development Camp June 25-28 from 6-7:30 p for grades

K-5, $50.

Wrestling Technique Camp June 25-28 from 6-7:30 p for grades 6-12, $50.

Basketball Camp for boys and girls July 16-19, $75. Girls 8:30-11:30a; Boys 1:30-4:30p.

Softball Camp July 23-26 from 1-4 p for girls entering grades 5-9, $55.

Youth Football: Flag for grades 2-4 and Rookie Tackle for grades 5-6.

Registration closes July 6. Season begins in August. Flag FB $50.

Rookie Tackle FB $125.

Tennis Clinic from June 4-8 for girls and boys in grades 5-11, $35.

Boys 8:30-10a; Girls 1011:30a.

Tennis League for girls and boys in high school.

Tuesdays in June and July from 6:30-8 pm, $15 Tennis League for girls and boys entering grades 5-9. Tuesdays in June and July from 5-6:30 pm, $30 Strength & Conditioning at Amery High School for boys and girls entering grades 7+ in fall 2018; June 4 – July 27 from 7-8:30 a or 8-9:30 a.

No fee.

Strength & Conditioning at the Fitness Center in June & July from 12-1 pm, Mon-Wed-Fri, for boys & girls ages 12-15; $150 for 18 sessions. Registration at the Fitness Center 715-268-0117 Sports Performance Training for boys & girls ages 15-18. Three summer sessions from 6:30-7:45 am on Mon-WedFri. Registration at the Fitness Center 715-2680117

POLK/BURNETT COUNTY--Recognizing the WIDNR sponsored Free Fun Weekend, state trail passes for bike riders will not be required on the Stower 7 Lakes, and the Gandy Dancer State Recreation Trails, June 2 & 3.

Both trails normally require a Wisconsin state trail pass for bike riders 16 years of age and older. The passes, available locally, are good on all state trails.

The Stower 7 Lakes Trail, the newest Wisconsin state recreation trail, opened in 2010 and offers a very scenic 14mile ride from the trailhead in Amery to just outside of Dresser, passing next to Nye, Deronda, and Wanderoos. Take a look at www. amerywisconsin.org The Gandy Dancer State Trail has been operating for 23 years and offers a longer 47mile route from its trailhead at the Polk County Information Center in St. Croix Falls to Danbury.

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Lewis are located on the trail in Polk County, and they are all less than six miles apart. Siren and Webster are on the trail leading north to Danbury in Burnett County.

The Gandy Dancer Trail follows the Soo Line railroad corridor that founded and served the small towns in Polk County. In Frederic, the 1901 Soo Line Depot was refurbished and serves as a rest stop for the trail as well as the museum of the Frederic Area Historical Society. The Frederic Depot is the last remaining depot of this rail line and is open as a trail rest stop weekends from Memorial Day through leaf season in October.

Trail maps and more information for the trails are available at the Polk County Information Center 800-222POLK www.polkcountytourism.com The Burnett County Visitor Center www.visitsiren.com www.amerywisconsin.org and the Polk County Parks office 715-485-9294

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Amery Hospital & Clinic wins national sustainability awards Amery, Wis. – Amery Hospital & Clinic is a 2018 Greenhealth Emerald Award winner for achievement and innovation in health care sustainability.

The Emerald Award comes from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care.

Amery Hospital & Clinic is a repeat Emerald Award winner and this year, it’s just one of three awards collected by the organization. At the Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards Gala in San Diego on May 9, Amery Hospital & Clinic was officially awarded the following for 2018: •Greenhealth Emerald Award •Circles of Excellence – Water •Greening the Operating Room Award Amery Hospital & Clinic has an ongoing commitment to the environment and in 2007 established a Green Team to champion sustainability efforts at the hospital. Recent highlights of the Green Team’s work include: •Green roof and rain gardens •Water conservation and environmental stewardship •Reusable to-go meal container program in the cafeteria •Medicine disposal drop boxes for

community use “We’re always looking for new ways to work sustainably,” said Jim Faschingbauer, a member of the hospital’s Green Team. “It’s the right thing to do, for our patients, our staff, our community and our environment.”

Four other HealthPartners hospitals – Hudson Hospital & Clinic, Lakeview Hospital (Stillwater), Regions Hospital (St. Paul) and Methodist Hospital (St. Louis Park) – were all recipients of a Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award for leading the industry with innovation in sustainability, demonstrating superior programs, and illustrating how sustainability is entrenched in their culture. And across HealthPartners, six hospitals and the health system will collect 19 environmental awards at the May 9 awards gala.

“The Practice Greenhealth Top 25 awards are truly a reflection of the dedication, passion and support we have at the hospitals that won these awards in 2018,” said Dana Slade, Director, Sustainability Programs across HealthPartners. “We have made a strong connection between health, well-being and our sustainability initiatives. This is illustrated every day by all of our colleagues across the organization.”

Members of the green team at Amery Hospital & Clinic, who are responsible for coordinating sustainability initiatives across the campus. Pictured left to right are Jim Faschingbauer, Kelley VanHeuklom and Luke Wittkop of Amery Hospital & Clinic Facilities department holding the three environmental excellence awards from Practice Greenhealth.

2018 Frederic-Luck Area ACS Sole Burner Walk/Run Final The Frederic-Luck Area American Cancer Society Sole Burner Walk/Run on Saturday, May 12, 2018, had 26 teams participating. The total amount raised was over $54,000.

Frederic ACS Sole Burner sponsors were, Presenting Sponsor, Amery Hospital and Clinic, St. Croix Regional Medical Center, Larsen Auto Center, Avalon and Frandsen Bank and Trust.

The committee is very grateful the people that came from the former Luck and Amery ACS walks to participate at Frederic.

A very special thank you to our Honorary Chairs Jenell and Ralph Britton and Brad Helmetes and the cancer survivors who attended the walk.

A special thank you to American Cancer Society Representative Courtney Haas.

A thank you to all the businesses that purchased Signs of Hope that were on display along the walk/run route.

The following businesses and individuals gave their help and support to the walk.

Food was provided by: Frederic Grocery, apples; Wayne’s Foods Plus, oranges and bananas, Natural Alternative, granola bars, and Polk County Dairy Promotion, Cheese.

Gatorade & soda: Gary

Mossey, Bernick’s Pepsi-Cola, Water: Travis McKenzie, Kinetico Water Systems Water Publicity: Gary King, The Inter-County Leader, Tom Stangl, Amery Free Press Photographers: Jeanette Giller and Elvira Schmidt The 2018 team totals were: Luck Lutheran Church $5,422; Nelson Family 4,827, Frederic Clinic $4,583.85; Laketown Lutheran $4,490; Sundown Saloon $4,025; Nancy Henck’s Team $3,035; Ash Street Gang $2,405; Hacker’s Lanes $2,341; Hansen Family and Friend $1,715; Bremer Bank $1,720; Lakeland Communications $1,530; 83 for Cancer Free $1,365; Dot Buecksler Family and Friends $1,115; Bone Lake Lutheran Church $1,000; Schmidt Family $710; Georgetown Lutheran Church $685; Zion Lutheran $410; Ben’s Northern Bar $390; Frederic School District $355; Pilgrim Lutheran Church $320; Bone Lake Beavers 4-H $256; Amery Hospital and Clinic $251; Fight for Karli $230; Harlander-Tesch $200; Lewis Methodist Church $155; St. Luke’s Methodist Church $100 and individual walkers raised $994.

The top individual fundraisers were: Esther Nelson $4,752; Marlys Hedberg $4,450; Margie Nelson $4,280; Patti Fredericks $4,025; Sandy Lundquist $4,000; Nancy Henck $3,120;

Nancy Hardenbergh $2,405; Jolene Olson $1,285; Jim Prodger $1,230; Sylvia Hansen $1135; and Linda Richter $1,111.

We do our best to have an accurate accounting of the donations for individuals and teams but with online registering and donations turned in in the day of the walk, the process has become more complicated.

If there are errors in totals for teams or individuals we humbly apologize.

Signs of Hope raised $1,470, Athletic Shoes raised $568, Tribute Flags raised $140, coffee donations $9.00. The Angel Tree raised $40 and the autographed Packer football silent auction raised $100, with Al Aguado having the highest bid.

The 50/50 drawing raised $196 because the winner donated her winnings back to the walk.

Many volunteers helped with the walk.

Registering participants: Phyllis Wilder, Nancy Hardenbergh, Sheri Thorsbakken, Kay Thorsbakken,, Al Aguado, and Sandy Lundquist.

Served coffee, apples, oranges, bananas, granola bars cheese, water, soda and Gatorade: Phyllis Meyer and Susan Gregorash Sold and lettered Tribute Flags: Jeanette Giller Displayed Tribute Flags, Jim

Meyer Greeting participants, Marissa Nelson, Miss Wisconsin United States Ran 50/50 drawing: Amy Free Distributed Tee shirts and balloons: Sylvia Hansen, Verlene and Jim Pearson, Marilyn Berg, Hilda Trudeau Made angels for Angel Tree: Students at Luck Elementary School Sold angels for Angel Tree: Amy Aguado Took photos: Jeanette Giller and Elvira Schmidt Spoke at Opening Ceremony Beth Cunningham and Elvira Schmidt Did the final count of money: Sandy Hickey, Rita Hickey Bohn and Marlene Dahlberg Provided PA system, played music and made announcements: Steve Wilson Provided needed items for registration area in 6-12 School: Carl Eklof and Kevin Van Hove Hosted Kickoff Meeting, Hacker’s Lanes, set up for Kickoff breakfast: Linda Richter Provided meeting room for committee: Pilgrim Lutheran Church.

Provided Facility for Event: Frederic School District, 6-12 School Put Walk/Run information on Frederic Village sign: Re-

becca Harlander.

Updated walk banner: Terry Siebenthal.

Displayed posters of previous ACS walks: Larsen Auto Center Provided buy one, get one free, golf vouchers for each participant, Frederic Golf Course.

Put up and took down Signs of Hope and route signs and banner: Phyllis and Scott Wilder Donated Green Bay Packer autographed football for silent auction: Green Bay Packers Ambulance staff: Lonna Coddington, Jessica Pett and Bob Jorgenson.

Escorted money to bank: Officer Noah Gausman A very special thank you to everyone who walked, supported a walker, or supported or helped with the walk in any way. We sincerely hope we did not miss anyone.

The Frederic-Luck Area Walk/Run committee members are; Sylvia Hansen, Kay Thorsbakken, Phyllis Wilder, Nancy Hardenbergh, Colleen Draxler, Phyllis Meyer, Elvira Schmidt, Hilda Trudeau, Marilyn Berg, Barb Walstrom, Susan Gregorash, Jeanette Giller and Sandy Lundquist.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, May 24— Breakfast in all buildings: Waffle or Warrior sandwich or cereal and cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Macaroni & cheese, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Macaroni & cheese or chicken alfredo, breadstick, broccoli.

Middle school lunch: Macaroni & cheese or chicken alfredo, breadstick, broccoli.

High school lunch: Build your own Pasta, chicken or meatballs, red sauce or alfredo, breadstick, broccoli.

Friday, May 25— Breakfast in all buildings: Ultimate Breakfast Round or yogurt parfait or cereal and graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Pizza, green beans, Johnny Pop, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Pizza or fish filet sandwich, green beans, Johnny Pop. Middle school lunch: Pizza or fish filet sandwich, green beans, Johnny Pop. High school lunch: Senior Farewell Breakfast, pizza or fish filet sandwich, green beans, Johnny Pop. Monday, May 28— Memorial Day - no school.

Tuesday, May 29— Breakfast in all buildings: Bagel

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS

Thursday, May 24— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and graham crackers or pancakes with syrup.

Elementary lunch: Chicken fajita wrap or yogurt, cheese stick & muffin, carrots with dip, black beans, rice, pineapple, strawberries.

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, oatmeal bar, cinnamon roll, cereal bar, yogurt parfait.

HS lunch: Chicken fajita, ham & cheese wrap, chicken caesar salad or PB&J “uncrustable,” carrots/dip, seasoned rice, black beans, strawberries, pineapple.

Friday, May 25— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or cinnamon roll, scrambled eggs.

Elementary lunch: Stromboli or Calzone or “Goldfish Bowl,” spaghetti sauce, vegetables with dip, grapes, pudding cup.

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, banana bread, cheese stick, Pop Tart, pancake sausage stick, cerela bar, yogurt.

HS lunch: Stromboli or Bosco sticks or garlic cheese french bread, caesar salad, sliced peaches, sliced apples,

and cream cheese or Lumberjack or cereal and cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

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

Intermediate lunch: Mandarin chicken or teriyaki chicken, egg roll, brown rice, steamed carrots.

Middle school lunch: Mandarin chicken or teriyaki chicken, egg roll, brown rice, steamed carrots.

High school lunch: Mandarin chicken or teriyaki chicken, egg roll, brown rice, steamed carrots.

Wednesday, May 30— Breakfast in all buildings: Breakfast egg wrap or assorted bread or cereal and graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: BBQ pork sandwich, ranch wedges, roasted brussels sprouts, creamy coleslaw, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: BBQ pork sandwich or Build Your Own Hoagie, roasted brussels sprouts, creamy coleslaw.

Middle school lunch: BBQ pork sandwich or build your own hoagie, roasted brussels sprouts, creamy coleslaw.

High school lunch: BBQ pork sandwich or build your own hoagie, roasted brussels sprouts, creamy coleslaw.

pudding cup.

Monday, May 28— Memorial Day, no school Tuesday, May 29— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or sausage pizza, graham crackers.

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

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, sausage pizza, “Gripz” graham crackers, yogurt, Pop Tart, banana bread.

HS lunch: Chicken nuggets or chicken teriyaki wrap, seasoned rice, green beans, vegetables with dip, sliced paches, juice.

Wednesday, May 30— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and Nutri Grain bar or ham & cheese bagel.

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

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, oatmeal, mini cinni, muffin, cream cheese bagel, yogurt.

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

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Amery High school senior class receives Youth Apprenticeship Certificates This year 42 students in the senior class received Youth Apprenticeship Certificates. The students who successfully completed the Youth Apprenticeship Program worked (450 hours for 1 year or 900 hours for 2 years) at a local business and completed the skills

checklist provided by the Department of Workforce Development. The goal of the program is to help our youth develop valuable work skills in these areas: Agriculture, Business Finance, Business Marketing, Health Science, Hospitality, and Manufacturing.

We have a very supportive community and our local businesses have been working with our students and the Youth Apprenticeship Program for over 20 years. The Youth Apprenticeship Coordinators are Ramona Lockwood and Emily Larson.

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Helen Mears art contest winners

Tori Greene won 2nd place for her painting of northern lights sky with trees.

Gracia Hernandez Galen won 2nd place for her sculpture of day of the dead.

Light-savers

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Maya has long hair, soft grey with tan highlights. She proudly wears a fluffy tuxedo bib and white gloves to the elbow. Maya has a soft personality to match her coat.

Maya takes time to smell the roses; she is agreeable and easy going.

Maya came to the shelter as a stray in March and delivered six kittens there. The kittens have been adopted and she is now waiting for her turn. She is a young mother, just one year old. Maya will fit in most anywhere she goes.

She loves attention and would be good with children. Pretty Kitty.

Two litters of kittens have been born and adopted. A room full of beautiful adult cats are available and waiting for you. In addition to Maya, another mother to six kittens is Minna. She too loves the attention and will sit quietly by your side on the couch. Minna has a short Diluted Calico coat with gorgeous markings. She is a honey.

Matilda and Sophia wear tuxedo bibs and mittens. They are both one year old. Matilda is a classic Black and White Tuxedo kitty. She is great with kids, dogs and other cats. Matilda is a lover. Sophia has a soft Blue Tabby coat with a

white muzzle and snip up her forehead. Sophia is Super Friendly.

She loves everyone and can make you feel like you are something special.

Elsa and Hannah are Brown Tabby gals. Elsa has short hair and Hannah’s is medium. They are the quieter kids in the room, gentle and unassuming. These two will provide a feline presence without being in your face. They are playful and friendly, each with their own peculiar quirks. That’s what makes a cat a companion.

Dexter and Harry are our only males. Dexter also has the soft Blue Tabby coat with mittens. He came to the shelter as a stray and had obviously worn a collar previously. He was somebody’s cat; very friendly and easy on the eyes.

Dexter is enjoying the attention from the ladies but is ready to go home. Harry is Brown Tabby with mittens and has long hair. Harry is reserved and quiet. He will form a special bond with a caregiver.

Ms. Gracie has a cherubic silhouette of the same soft Blue Tabby coat as Sophia and Dexter. Gracie has short hair and cherubic is a nice way of saying she is plump.

Gracie is nine years old. She was surrendered to the shelter when her caregivers were moving. If you are looking for a sweet cat to spend quiet afternoons with, Gracie is for you. She puts the cat in cat nap but is ready to enjoy a sitcom or two in the evening.

Over the past few weeks, Arnell has been lucky enough to be the recipient of much needed supplies from WITC students and a birthday party celebration. These donations help us keep the shelter clean and pets pampered and fed. We remain in need of a few supplies.

Courtney Glenna won 3rd place for a painting of Aaron Rodgers throwing a pass.

If you are able to add them to your shopping cart for the animals, it would be greatly appreciated. Supplies in need: liquid all-purpose cleaner like Lysol or Mr. Clean, Purina Cat Chow, (Purina only please, to keep our cats on a steady diet) Dog Biscuits (all sizes) and hot dogs. The hot dogs are very handy to have in house. We use them to train the dogs and mask the medications we want them to eat. The dogs aren’t picky; any brand will do. The gift of supplies is a big help to us.

The Arnell Garage Sale is Saturday, June 9th, only two weeks away. We started taking donations on May 1 and are now in full swing Marking Mode. The Shelter Garage Sale is great way to support the shelter with stuff you thought you needed and didn’t use, stuff you used and loved but no longer need, stuff that is cluttering the garage or closets. All of your unwanted Stuff will find a new home through our sale and help Arnell care for animals in need.

Please donate household goods, garden tools, furniture, knick knacks and beyond. Our sale has something for everyone but does not include clothing. If it is in your way, bring it our way and get a tax-deductible receipt. Donate during business hours, Mon – Fri, 12 – 5 pm and Saturday, 12 – 4 pm.

If those hours aren’t convenient for you, just call the shelter, 715 268-7387, to make arrangements for someone to meet you when it does work for your schedule. Your donations make the sale. Arnell Humane Society, 185 Griffin St, Amery.

Oh, Sense that I would be most loath to part: to think what joy, what expression lent to me, that I would know the lifting, moving of my heart, in the scene, the object, the countenance I see.

The downy fluff of baby chick or lamb, a gentle glow or sparkle of some special eyes, that tells me I am prized for what I am, and discloses a glad heart given undisguised.

The verdant greenness to a spring-starved soul, as woodland turns from skeleton to lace, home planned to greet family or red carpet roll, the lamplight at the door, the welcome face.

The sunrise heralding the day in hue, with vivid red bordered by vibrant gold, subtle pink and peach-edged white clouds askew; day wakens with such splendor we would hold.

The sense--again--I would so hate to lose: can it be so? Protected by the study and the skill, of those who direct their talent, resources to use, .the gift of our protected vision to fulfill.

So, dear doctors, who devote your lives, to enable us to avoid the faltering of sight, thanks, you stand against the infirmity that strives, and preserve the vital sense that gives us light.

Carol Morfitt Welch ©a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Report: Opioid prescriptions down 14 percent MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report shows doctors are issuing fewer opioid prescriptions.

The state Department of Safety and Professional Services released a report Wednesday from the Controlled Substances Board. The report examines data compiled through the state’s prescription drug monitoring program.

The report noted 1,109,174 opioid prescriptions were issued during the first quarter of 2017. That number dropped to 953,656 prescriptions in the fourth quarter of the year, a decrease of 14 percent.

Doctors issued 910,616 prescriptions during the first quarter of this year, down 4.5 percent from the fourth quarter of 2017.

Hydrocodone-acetaminophen, tramadol and oxycodone, all opioids, were the top three most dispensed drugs in the first quarter of the year, just as they were in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Martha Kaempffer, Librarian at the Amery Public Library receives environmental books from Gloria Lansin of the Amery Woman’s Club.

Sue Spurrell of Lien Elementary School Library receives environmental books from Gloria Lansin of the Amery Woman’s Club.

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Erin Osero of Amery Intermediate School receives environmental books from Gloria Lansin of the Amery Woman’s Club.

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Juliet Meets Her Match

“There are no accidental meetings between souls.” - Sheila Burke 1998 was a hard year for Juliet Stoughton.

Sure, she almost single-handedly ended the political career of would-be mayor Raymond Cooper, seriously contemplated Columnist a protest at the Baptist Church, and made two Kevin Slimp close friends in Sarah Hyden-Smith and Iris Long. The truth is, however, there were things going on within Juliet her newfound fame couldn’t camouflage.

She had nothing against Tangi Blevins, but she just couldn’t sit any longer, listening as the pseudo-superstar sang those famous lyrics by Dolly Parton: And I will always love you Bitter-sweet memories That’s all I have And all I am taking with me.

Juliet left the fairground stands rapidly, making her way past the ticket booth and vendors selling corndogs, cotton candy and funnel cakes. She walked quickly, her only thought being how whe would soon be anywhere besides there, surrounded by all those happy people.

Juliet was an avid reader. Ancient history had always been her favorite subject. She thought a lot about some-

thing Plato said. “Love is a serious mental disease,” he explained.

Juliet used to believe Plato was too busy thinking elevated thoughts to understand something as simple as true love. Now, she was beginning to understand what he meant.

Finally, nearly out of earshot of the concert, Juliet took a turn in the direction of the fair exit. In just a hundred feet or so, past the Chamber of Commerce display, she would be safe, or so she thought. As she hurried, Juliet kept her eyes on the ground, taking long steps to keep her pace.

That’s when it happened, like a scene from “The Way We Were,” with Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand. The 1970s tale shifts between four different time periods as two young lovers meet and break up in college, only to be reunited, and married, years later.

“Juliet?” the familiar voice said.

She looked up to see Chris Rhodehouse, the man she once considered her soulmate, directly in front of her.

“You look great,” he said, seemingly as surprised as she was.

“What are you doing here?” Juliet

asked. “I mean, I never took you as a ‘fair’ kind of person.”

“My company has a booth in the Exhibit Hall,” he answered.

“You must not have gone in there or you would have noticed.”

He asked how she was. She said she was fine. The truth was she felt anything but fine at the moment. He told her he saw her name in the newspaper.

“Did you really run for mayor?”

Juliet didn’t have much to say. Or perhaps she just couldn’t get the words out.

He told her he missed her, and thought of her a lot. Juliet sensed he might be waiting for her to say the same.

After a moment of awkward silence, she spoke. “You know, Chris,” she began, “it’s been really nice to see you.”

“Would you like to get a soda or something?” he asked.

“No, actually, I was just rushing to the ladies’ room so I could get back to the concert.”

Chris was surprised by her newfound interest in country gospel music.

“It was nice seeing you,” Juliet said just before turning toward the ladies’

room just 20 feet to her right. “Take care.”

Suddenly, Juliet realized she was in the mood to see the rest of the concert.

Upon entering the stand area, she noticed Iris Long taking pictures for the newspaper. She slipped in beside her new friend.

“I’m surprised to see you here,” Iris noted with a friendly laugh.

“Well,” Juliet replied with a grin, “I wanted to see what all the excitement was about.”

She was just in time, as Tangi reappeared on stage for her final encore: Turn your radio on, and listen to the music in the air.

Turn your radio on and glory share.

Turn the lights down low, and listen to the Master’s radio.

Get in touch with God, turn your radio on.

Just then, she remembered a quote by her favorite modern author, J.S.B. Morse: “A broken heart is just the growing pains necessary so that you can love more completely when the real thing comes along.”

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St. Croix County Fair is just around the corner

Piano Recital Students of Beth Ray gave their Spring Recital on Sunday, May 20 at First Lutheran Church. Performing were (front row) Ella Chute, Kennedy and CJ LaRose, Derrick Chute. (back row) Lilly Jacobsen, Taylor Moulton, Nick Hahn and Beth Ray. Students not performing that day were Emmy White and Riley George.

St. Croix Valley Foundation Announces Health and Wellness Grant Awards

The St. Croix Valley Foundation is honored to announce the recipients of our most recent competitive grant program. This spring, the St. Croix Valley Foundation awarded $32,505 to 14 nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin and Minnesota through its Health and Wellness Competitive Grant Program.

“The present focus of the Health and Wellness grant program is combatting childhood obesity” remarked Dr. David Palmer, Chair of the Health and Wellness Grant Panel. Funds are available for eligible schools and nonprofit organizations in Burnett, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin and Chisago and Washington counties in Minnesota.

“All six county public health departments in our service area consider obesity as one of their top health priorities,” said Palmer. “They point to the many changes that contribute to a sedentary indoor lifestyle and limited opportunities for healthy eating or outdoor physical activity.”

“The current goal of the Health and Wellness Grant Program is to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity by exploring the interactions between physical activity, healthy eating and the rich, natural resources the St. Croix region has to offer -- its parks, farms, gardens, open spaces, forests, trails, lakes and rivers,” he said.

The SCVF provides donors with the opportunity to create or add to our Valley Impact Funds for causes that are closest to their hearts. The Foundation has funds addressing a variety of causes including health and wellness, the arts, music education, the environment, and animals. The advantage of these funds is their mission is unchanging yet they remain current and flexible. We cannot guess tomorrow’s issues or know which organizations can best address those issues at that time. However, through our Valley Impact Funds and our competitive grants programs, the SCVF places grant dollars in the most capable hands at the right time, in perpetuity.

“The St. Croix River region continues to benefit from generous donors who want to give back to improve their communities” commented SCVF Board Member, Matt Thueson. “It is an honor to see our donors’ wishes spring to life each year through these grants.”

A list of grant recipients follows:

Health and Wellness Grants Awarded 2018 Amery Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc Amery Hospital & Clinic PowerUP Expansion $2,500.00 Polk Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf Wildcard Wednesday - Expansion of Food Shelf Service $3,500.00 Washington Clear Lake Elementary School PTO Playground campaign $500.00 Polk Community Referral Agency Inc Families Improving Together $1,500.00 Polk Family Resource Center St Croix Valley Inc Plant Harvest Farm Visit $1,000.00 St. Croix FamilyMeans Outdoor Connections Program $4,020.00 Washington Five Loaves Food and Clothing Center Inc Happy Kids Backpack Program - Vouchers for Fresh Produce $500.00 St. Croix Grow To Share Inc Growing Healthy Kids $3,630.00 St. Croix Lakeview Memorial Hospital Foundation PowerUp Ambassador Program $3,000.00 St. Croix Northwest Passage Limited Spreading Roots: Connecting to Nutrition and Health through the Natural World of Organic Gardening. $2,500.00 Burnett Polk County Health Department Fit Families Story Hour $3,000.00 Polk Prescott High School Prescott Healthy Familes Initiative 2018 - "From the Inside Out" $1,000.00 Pierce United Way St Croix Valley Inc Farmers Fighting Hunger - Nourishing our Communities $4,855.00 Polk / St. Croix Youth Action Hudson Youth Action Hudson: Health and Wellness Sustainability $1,000.00 St. Croix Total $32,505.00 The mission of the St. Croix Valley Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in the St. Croix Valley by encouraging charitable giving and connecting people and programs.

For more information, please contact Angie Pilgrim at apilgrim@scvfoundation.org or 715.386.9490.

Remember the memories of summer when you and your family traveled to the local fair and spent hours enjoying an American tradition? Cotton candy, Ferris wheels, clowns, rides, cattle, homemade cakes and pies. We can all vividly remember these county fair staples from our childhood. If you are a youth member of 4-H, FFA, scouting programs, breed groups, or any other recognized youth organization under adult leadership and with an education program approved by the local fair you can register for the St. Croix County Fair under the Junior Fair Departments. Registration for the St. Croix County Fair is open until midnight on May 31 for both Open Class, Education, and Junior Fair exhibits.

This year, July 18-22, our county is celebrating over 125 years of the St. Croix County Fair.

The theme is “There’s No Place Like the Fair ”. Of course, the absolute highlight of the fair is the 4-H, Open Class, and Senior Citizen exhibits. From the 4-H chocolate chip cookies to the intricately detailed heirloom quilt, the St. Croix County Fair has it all. For your viewing pleasure there are over 10,000 entries and over 8,000 exhibits at the fair. So go watch a cattle show, stroll through the photography exhibits, and taste some mouth-watering “fair food”. With lots of shade, blacktopped pathways, plenty of benches and picnic tables, it makes a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone.

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imal Open Class, Senior Citizen and 4-H exhibits with conference judging for Junior Fair projects. On Thursday, animals arrive at the fair, the carnival begins at 1:00 p.m. and there will be lots of exhibits being judged including the Educational Exhibits. Friday, Saturday and Sunday offer a full day of free entertainment, exhibit judging, special programs and events. There is something for everyone at the fair! Please come visit with us one or all of the days that the fair is happening…. Admission is FREE! On Sunday, July 22, there will be a Salute to Veterans at Croix Court beginning at 10:30 a.m. and there will be free parking for anyone who has served in the military, just show your military ID. Regular daily parking is $7.00.

Always popular for fairgoers are the petting zoo, kiddie tractor pull, dress a species, Mud races and mud volleyball. The Tiffany Creek special events area features a WHPA Horse Show on Thursday night, but if the whine of engines is more to your liking there will be 100+ hitch truck and tractor pull on Friday night, ATV mud races in the morning on Saturday and 4X4 mud races on Saturday night.

Contact the Fair Office at 715-565-3419 or check out the web at www.stcroixcofair. com to register for the St. Croix County Fair or for more information on daily events at the fair. Remember it’s your COUNTY fair.

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Cattail Trail Days June 1 & 2 Memorial Day Weekend is upon us…can you believe it! We need rain so bad but let’s hope that it rains only at night so that all the activities planned for the long weekend can happen without any problems.

In observance of Memorial Day, Pounding the Amery Free Press will be closed on Monday, May 28. The deadline the for the issue of Tuesday, May 29, Pavement will be Thursday, May 24, for the Amery Free Press and The Tab. Pam Humpal Thank you in advance for your cooperation with the early deadlines.

On Monday, May 28, there will be a Memorial Day program saluting the veterans at the Amery Cemetery at 11am. There will also be several other programs throughout the weekend at various area cemeteries. Thank you to all the men and women who have and are serving our country.

The Wapogasset Bible Camp invite you to their annual Memorial Day Pancake Extravaganza on Monday from 8am to noon. A free-will donation will be accepted for camper scholarships.

Next issue, May 29, will be the Amery Free Press Annual Lake Edition. That issue will go to our regular subscribers plus be hand delivered around Lake Wapogasset, Bear Trap Lake, and Lake Magnor. The Lake Edition is a wonderful opportunity for area businesses to inform our readers of their services, products offered, specials, events, location and hours.

Area businesses interested in being a part of the AFP Lake Edition should please give me a call today at 715268-8101. Deadline is Thursday, May 24.

Please join us for the 23rd Annual Amery Trail Days on Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2. The event kicks off on Friday with Community-Wide Garage Sales. A special map of the sales will be in the AFP on May 29. To be included in that listing simply place your garage sale ad in the Amery Free Press by May 24.

On Saturday, June 2, there are several activities planned… *7-11am Fly In/Drive In Pancake Breakfast at the Amery Airport *8am ATV/UTV Trail Ride to Turtle Lake and back, meet at the Cattail Trailhead *9am Saturdays on the Stower, Bike Ride/Walk, meet at Soo Line Park *10am-2pm at the Cattail Trailhead -Petting Zoo -FREE Fishing Day -FREE Ice Cream Cones

-FREE Blood Pressure Check -View Amery Fire Department Trucks *3-6pm Taco Dinner at the Amery Ambulance Garage The Amery Free Press will also be set up on Saturday at the Cattail Trailhead offering our annual subscription special of $10 off any new or renewal.

Come join the fun at the 23rd Annual Amery Trail Days on June 1 & 2!

Meet Your Amery Business…this week’s featured business is Apple River TV & Appliance. The Richter Family and staff have been in the community for many years offering sales and service on electronics and appliances. Stop by their business located on main street in Amery to see the latest merchandise they have available.

Last Wednesday night was Senior Awards Night for the Amery High School. Congratulations to all the graduates who received scholarships and awards… way to go! A huge thank you to those individuals, families, businesses, corporations, etc that presented scholarships to these young men and women. We are very blessed to have such a supporting community.

Happy Birthday this week to my nephew-in-law, Brian, on May 27. Enjoy your day!

Also, a special Happy Birthday to one of my daughter-in-laws, Ariel, on May 28. It’s even a holiday for your birthday this year…have fun!

Last Friday, my oldest grandson, Gavin, and his classmates performed a musical play, How Does Your Garden Grow. All of the boys and girls did a great job! It’s always fun to be a part of what grandkids do.

On Saturday morning Ariel for the Color Blast Run/ Walk sponsored by the Congregational Church, the Kuhl Family helped out at one of the color stations. We had a great time coloring the participants as they came by, and also, enjoyed spraying a little yellow coloring on our family members. Please mark your calendars for the annual Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 20.

Congratulations and Good Luck to all the area high school athletes as they advance in tournament play. Also, Good Luck to the following as they begin

Kuhl Family at the Color Blast.

Matt, Grandma Humpal, me, and Ryan.

Gavin at the microphone

playoffs… *Softball-Clear Lake hosting Cadott May 22 -Clayton/Turtle Lake at Cornell/Lake Holcombe May 23 -Amery hosting Cameron May 23 *Baseball-Amery at Osceola May 24 -Clayton/Turtle Lake at Cumberland May 24 -Clear Lake hosting the winner of Prairie Farm vs Plum City/Elmwood May 29 -Luck/Frederic hosting St Croix Falls May 24 Last night (Monday), Amery and Luck Baseball teams played each other which means that we had the battle of the Humpal brothers once again. I am a great supporter of both teams but having them play each other is very hard on a parent…proud of both of you!

Full Moon is May 29. Someone told me that there is frost connected to that Full Moon. I hope they are wrong as I have my flowers planted, and they look very nice.

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend!

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Interested candidates should demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, enthusiasm for the news and an eye for detail and design. Familiarity with AP style, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop and photography are preferred for this position, which includes some night and weekend work.

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Middle School hosts ‘Genius Hour’ expo Genius Hour, a new student opportunity at the middle school, has generated lots of excitement the past semester. According to www.geniushour.com, “Genius hour is a movement that allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom. It provides students a choice in what they learn during a set period of time during school.”

Since mid-January, the schedule at AMS included specific time each week for students to explore Genius Hour projects, also commonly called passion projects. During the first four weeks, students worked together as an entire grade level as they were guided through a series of tasks that help to define Genius Hour, to brainstorm, to form groups, and finally to create driving questions. Throughout the process, students were challenged to explore topics and ideas that intrigue them. After week four, students were assigned a Genius Hour coach.

From there, students work together in smaller groups and spent several weeks researching answers to their driving questions before they created final products which were shared at the first annual AMS Community Genius Expo on May 18.

A total of over 300 “driving questions” were on display during the event.

The following was taken from Google: The origins of Genius Hour begin with the search-engine giant, Google. Google allows its engineers to spend twenty percent of their time working on individual ‘pet projects.’ The idea is very simple. Allow people to work on something that interests them, and productivity will increase. Google’s policy has worked so well that it has been said that fi fty percent of Google’s projects have been created during this creative time period. Ever heard of Gmail or Google News?

These projects are creations born during individual project time.

The purpose of Amery Middle School’s Genius Hour is to ensure extended opportunities for creativity, exploration of ideas, collaboration, and critical thinking. It also provides the opportunity for personalized learning, student voice and choice, and increased connections between students and increased involvement with the community.

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Based on GPA earned during the school year, involved in at least 5 extra-curricular activities and earn recognition as an officer, letter winner or participant in district, regional, sectional or state competition. (1st year letter, 2nd year Bronze medal, 3rd year Silver medal, 4th year Gold medal) Front row, left to right: Jenesis Gustafson (gold), Dylan Clausen (gold), Emma Curtis (silver), Michaela Erickson (gold). Back row, Jude Ingham (gold), Maxwell Johnson (gold), Mitchell Kastanek (silver) and Kallie Weisenbeck (silver).

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Scholarships given to Amery High School seniors during Senior Awards Night May 16

Dick’s Fresh Market Kelly Stephenson presented Mason Henke with the Dick’s Fresh Market scholarship.

Amery Free Press Spring Show Jenesis Gustafson was given the Amery Free Press Spring show scholarship from Tom Stangl.

Diane A. Fansler Academic Excellence Diane Fansler presented scholarship to Maxwell Johnson.

Palmer H. and Onilea Sondreal Memorial and Stower Community Steve Sondreal, back right, presented Chase Measner with the Palmer H. and Onilea Sondreal Memorial Scholarship. Autumn Cernohous and Emma Curtis were given the Stower Community Scholarships.

United Recyclers Group Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce Jenesis Gustafson as a $1,000 scholarship award winner for 2018. Jenesis is the daughter of Destiny and Trent Gross. Trent is employed by St. Croix Auto Parts. St. Croix Auto Parts is a member of URG, an organization dedicated to promoting and advancing automotive recycling and its members. Jenesis will attend the University of Minnesota this fall at the Twin Cities campus and plans to major in Mass Communications. Jenesis says, “This scholarship provides me with greater financial stability as I prepare for the next step in my academic career. I am thankful for the support United Recyclers Group has graciously given to me.”

Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley & Bergmanis and Polk County Historical Society Madeline Luedtke, left, was presented the Polk County Historical Society scholarship. Madison Gates and Brett Swanson were given the Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley & Bergmanis, in in memory of Don Paul Novitzke, scholarships. Presenter was Jason Whitley.

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Woodland Lakes Rotary STRIVE Presented with STRIVE scholarships are, front row, Brianne Lane, Isaac Hanson and Rachel Fouks. Presenters were Jacki Marlett and Tony Meyers.

Henry Yetter Wrestling Alex Thomsen, center, was given the Henry Yetter Wrestling scholarship from Char Yetter and Sam Erickson.

Amery Hospital & Clinic Volunteer Partners Patti Johnson, back left, presented the Amery Hospital & Clinic Volunteer Partners scholarships to Alexa Dieckman, Isaac Hanson, Myah Carlson and Bennett Hellie.

Worn Again Receiving scholarships from Worn Again are front row, Madeline Luedtke and Sawyer Dodge.

Presenters were Jerri Clemas and Jackie Marlett.

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Bremer Bank congratulates the 2018 Graduates Best wishes to all this year’s graduates, from your friends at Bremer Bank!

Your hard work and dedication have been an inspiration to everyone in the community.

Amery Telcom, Inc. and John Legut Memorial scholarship Scott Jensen, back left, presented Bergen Kjeseth and Alexis Beese (front) with the Amery Telcom Inc. scholarship. Camden Smith was awarded the John Legut Memorial scholarship.

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Amery Lions Club and Byron Burman Memorial Lions Club

Amery Snowmobile Club Chris Sorenson, center, from the Amery Snowmobile Club presented scholarships to Brett Peterson and Alyssa Koehler.

Scholarships from the Amery Lions Club were given to, front row, Annie Lorsung, Myah Carlson and Autumn Cernohous. Back row, Deanna Meyer, Sylvie Johnson (Byron Burman Memorial Lions Club) with presenter Larry Kresl.

Kops & Kids Assistant Chief of Police Joe Vierkandt of the Amery Police Department presented Alex Thomsen with the Kops & Kids scholarship.

Friends of the Library/ Marlene Grasser Memorial

Mitchell Kastanek was given the scholarship from Siri and Andrea Yuhas.

Amery American Legion Post 169 Alexis Beese and Dylan Clausen, front, were presented the Amery American Legion Post 169 scholarship from, back row, Don Fansler and Gary Wolf.

FCCLA scholarship Allison Klitgard was given the FCCLA scholarship from Emily Larson.

AnnMarie Foundation and School Store Brett Swanson, School Store, Zoey Rocha-Matthews, School Store, Adrianna Dietrich (AnnMarie Foundation) and Mackenzie Carlson, School Store, were given scholarships.

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Seniors Awards Night was Wednesday, May 16

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7929 Presenters, back row, Eldon Sanders and Dan Gillespie gave awards to, front row, James Baillargeon, Emma Curtis and Maxwell Johnson.

Paul Roberts Memorial Ryan McBrayer, back left, was given the Paul Roberts Memorial scholarship from Dawn, Clarice and Charlie Goman and Cathy Cain.

Countryside Cooperative

Tom Overby, left, presented Michaela Erickson and Deanna Meyer with scholarships.

Amery Auxiliary to VFW Post 7929 Presenters, back row, Debra Handy and Alice Golden, gave scholarships to, front, Jacob Mahoney and Emma Curtis.

Amery Fall Festival Royalty Receiving scholarships were former Fall Festival Royalty, front row, Julia Lindquist, Emma Curtis, Alliana Hoyer. Back row, Kallie Weisenbeck and Jenesis Gustafson.

Sheri Kujak Memorial Nursing Alexis Beese, center, was given the Sheri Kujak Memorial Nursing scholarship from Sharon and Fran Hawksford.

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Senior Awards Night winners

CarlsonSV, LLP, and Kevin Prindle Memorial Presenter Dirk Prindle, back, presented Grace Grimm with the Carlson SV, LLP scholarship, and the Kevin Prindle Memorial scholarship to Alex Thomsen and James Baillargeon.

Ira and Mary Lindgren Masonic, Byron Burman Masonic Memorial and Marcia Pyle Memorial Ramona Lockwood, back, presented Ryan Van Blaricom the Byron Burman Masonic Memorial scholarship; Mackenzie Carlson the Marcia Pyle Memorial scholarship, and James Baillargeon the Ira and Mary Lindgren Masonic scholarship.

Joe and Lucille Hegenbarth Mathematical Maxwell Johnson was given the Joe and Lucille Hegenbarth Mathematical scholarship from Joe Hegenbarth.

Polk County Farm Bureau Presenters Crystal Meier and Andy Gould gave Deanna Meyer (right) the Polk County Farm Bureau scholarship.

Manufacturing Works

Bremer Bank, N.A., Amery Jim Richison gave the Bremer Bank scholarship to Brett Swanson.

Pam Owen gave the Manufacturing Works scholarship to Alyssa Koehler.

WACPC scholarship Paula Stevens awarded Alliana Hoyer with the WACPC scholarship.

Burnett Dairy Cooperative Dan Severson, representing Burnett Dairy Cooperative, presented Deanna Meyer with a scholarship.

James and Felice Leadholm Memorial Jim Leadholm presented Ashley VanSomeren with the James and Felice Leadholm Memorial scholarship.

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Thousands of dollars in scholarships awarded

Polk Burnett Community Service Polk Burnett Citizen Scholar scholarships were presented to, front row, Brett Johnson, Bennett Hellie, Sawyer Dodge, Mason Henke. Back row, Mitchell Kastanek, Alex Thomsen, presenter Deb Waalen, and Hunter Kuhn.

ProTec Dynatronix, LLC ProTech Dynatronix LLC scholarship went to Camden Smith by presenter Kerry Bryan.

Jim Osero Memorial and Dave Humpal Memorial Presenter Jarret Dorenbush from Cardinal LG gave the Dave Humpal Memorial scholarships to, front row, Conner Engebretson, Camden Smith, Alyssa Koehler. Back, Jarret Dorenbush, Ryan Van Blaricom. The Jim Osero Memorial scholarship went to Camden Smith

Amery Technical Products, Inc. Steve Osero presented the Amery Technical Products scholarship to Cheyenne Edwards.

Gerald & Gulaine Elwood Memorial Bailey Markuson was given the Gerald & Gulaine Elwood Memorial scholarship from Barry Elwood.

Sadie & John Burman Memorial Art, Dr. Valentine Kremser Memorial, Boake Christensen Memorial and Volga Left to right, Alyssa Koehler was given the Sadie & John Burman Memorial Art scholarship, Mitchell Kastanek was awarded the Dr. Valentine Kremser Memorial scholarship, Emma Curtis the Boake Christensen Memorial scholarship and Deanna Meyer the Volga scholarship.

Eddie H. and Donald L. Olson Receiving scholarships in memory of Eddie H. and Donald L. Olson are front row, Grace Grimm, Jude Ingham, Michaela Erickson. Back row, Dylan Clausen and Jenesis Gustafson.

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Scholarship recipients awarded in 2018

GFWC Wisconsin Health and Amery Woman’s Club

Wears Family and Friends and Mooney Ed Flanum, right, presented Allison Klitgard with the Wears Family and Friends scholarship, and Mooney scholarship to Myron Marko.

Madeline Luedtke, left, was awarded the GFWC Wisconsin Health scholarship from Joyce Schafer, center, and Autumn Cernohous received the Amery Woman’s Club scholarship.

Bill Baldwin Band Booster Camden Smith was awarded the Bill Baldwin Band Booster’s scholarship from Shayne Curtis.

Susan Gust Memorial Ron Erickson presented Emma Curtis with the Susan Gust Memorial scholarship.

Kelli Elmer Memorial R.N. Tim Elmer, center, presented the Kelli Elmer Memorial R.N. scholarships to Myah Carlson and Alexis Beese.

New Richmond Masonic Lodge Samuel Fornengo received the New Richmond Masonic Lodge scholarship from Thomas White.

Bookworm and Friends of the Library Elaine Meyer, back, presented Madeline Luedtke with the Bookworm scholarship, Kallie Weisenbeck the Friends of the Library scholarship, Emma Curtis the Friends of Library scholarship and Alliana Hoyer the Bookworm scholarship.

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WESTconsin Credit Union Jody Faschingbauer, representing the WESTconsin Credit Union, presented Camden Smith with a scholarship.

Amery Hospital & Clinic Health Care Kallie Weisenbeck was awarded the Amery Hospital & Clinic Health Care scholarship from Darren Van Blaricom.

Carlson Memorial Bailey Markuson, left, received the Carlson Memorial scholarship from Gail Peterson.

Minglewood, Inc. Roxann Solum from Minglewood, Inc. presented Michaela Erickson with a scholarship.

American Legion Post 121 Autumn Cernohous was given the American Legion Post 121 scholarship from Gary Hetrick.

Chet Johnson Family Chase Measner was given the Chet Johnson Family scholarship from Matt Johnson.

Foremost Farms Cow-lege Cash Bryan Allen from Foremost Farms presented Cow-lege Cash to Jenesis Gustafson.

Air Force ROTC Adam Doroff was presented the Air Force ROTC scholarship from Lt. Col. David Doroff.

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Arnold Olson Memorial Golden Age Manor Myah Carlson was awarded the Arnold Olson Memorial Golden Age Manor scholarship from McKenzie Ruud.

Stone Creek Custom Interiors Dena Cress presented the Stone Creek Custom Interiors scholarship to Brett Peterson.

Star Prairie Fish and Game The Robert Moberg and Stuart Nelson Memorial - Star Prairie Fish and Game scholarship was presented to Deanna Meyer

by Jon Bush.

United States Military Academy West Point James Baillargeon was given a United States Military Academy West Point scholarship from Col. Tim Sheridan.

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Marcia Pyle Memorial Amery Community Theater Lisa Bensen awarded the Marcia Pyle Memorial - Amery Community Theatre scholarships to Katelin Bensen, Alliana Hoyer and Emma Curtis.

Mitchell Family, Elks Constitution, WASBO, National Merit Front row, Mason Spafford awarded the Mitchell Family scholarship, Ashley VanSomeren the Red Cross scholarship, Cameryn White the WASBO scholarship. Second row, Zoey Rocha-Matthews the Mitchell Family scholarship and Dylan Clausen, Elks Constitution and National Merit scholarship. Presenter was Dr. Shawn Doerfler.

Michael Severson Memorial and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association Matt Thayer presented the Michael Severson Memorial scholarship to Bennett Hellie. Alex Thomsen was given the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association scholarship from Tony Grimm.

Amery Fire Department Amery Fire Chief Dale Koehler, back center, presented scholarships to, front row, Alyssa Koehler and Cameryn White. Back row, Ryan Van Blaricom and Bennett Hellie.

Amery Education and Warrior Warehouse Thomas Oman was awarded the Amery Education Association scholarship, Annie Lorsung the Warrior Warehouse scholarship, presenter Jessica Smith, and Lydia Tallent, the Warrior Warehouse scholarship.

Patrick Hessler Memorial and Turek Serendipity Brett Peterson received the Patrick Hessler Memorial scholarship, and Kallie Weisenbeck and Autumn Cernohous the Turek Serendipity scholarships.

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Wisconsin Academic Excellence, Wisconsin Technical Excellence, Sid Bjorkman Memorial, Matthew’s, Matthew’s Fine Arts, and LeRoy A. Peterson Front row, Cameryn White received the Matthew’s scholarship, Deanna Meyer the Sid Bjorkman Memorial scholarship, Brayden Dopkins the Wisconsin Technical Excellence scholarship.

Back row, Maxwell Johnson the LeRoy A. Peterson scholarship, presenter Jim Kuchta, Dylan Clausen the Wisconsin Academic Excellence scholarship and Brett Swanson the Matthew’s Fine Arts scholarship.

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Amery FFA, Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club, Amery Farmers Union and Agricultural Education National/State Receiving Amery FFA scholarships were, front row, Deanna Meyer (also the Georgia M. Hellberg Memorial, Polk Burnett DHIA AgSource Foundation, WinField United Careers in Agriculture and the Wisconsin FFA Foundation scholarship), Jenesis Gustafson and Michaela Erickson (also the Amery Farmers Union Cooperative scholarship). Back row, Dylan Clausen, Zachary Swenson (also the Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club), Derrick Meyer, presenter, and Maxwell Johnson.

Academic and Extracurricular Awards

Cinthia Johnson, back, presented Spanish awards to Sylvie Johnson, Brett Swanson, James Baillargeon and Jenesis Gustafson.

Alliana Hoyer and Emma Curtis received the Peter Haugen Memorial Scholarships.

Wanda Rimestad, back right, presented French certificates to front row, Emma Curtis, Katelin Bensen, Cameryn White. Back row, Bennett Hellie, Adrianna Dietrich, and Isaac Hanson.

Receiving the Milton F. and Irene Simon scholarships were Zachary Swenson and Jacob Mahoney.

Receiving WI Global Education Achievement certificates were Emma Curtis and Jenesis Gustafson.

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Academic and Extra-Curricular Awards Michael Buenzli gave Autumn Cernohous the Outstanding English Award.

Ashley Van Someren got the John Phillip Sousa award.

Dr. Shawn Doerfler presented to Foreign Exchange students, Meerit Lierse and Fiona Batschkus with a Certificate of Attendance. They are both from Germany. Fiona was hosted

by Dale and Kate Koehler family and Meerit was hosted by Daniel and Katherine Pennington.

Camden Smith and Emma Curtis received the Jazz Award.

Alliana Hoyer was given the Choral Award from Laura Badman.

Band

Choir

The Senior Band members receiving â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? letters were, front, left to right: Dylan Clausen, Emma Curtis, Cheyenne Edwards, Michaela Erickson, Mitchell Kastanek, Alexa Dieckman. Next row, Bennett Hellie, Madison Gates, Sylvie Johnson, Alliana Hoyer, Alyssa Koehler, Ashley Van Someren, Rachel Fouks and Annie Lorsung. Back row: Maxwell Johnson,Bailey Markuson, Kallie Weisenbeck, Deanna Meyer, Brett Swanson, Thomas Oman.

Receiving A Letters for Choir were, front row, Emma Curtis, Cheyenne Edwards, Alliana Hoyer, Alyssa Koehler, Annie Lorsung. Middle row: Zachary Swenson, Ashley VanSomeren, Bennett Hellie and Samuel Fornengo. Back row, Chase Measner, Brett Swanson, Ryan Van Blaricom.