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One person is dead and several others injured after a two vehicle accident just south of Amery on May 27. The accident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. near Dragonfly Gardens on Hwy 46. According to the accident report, witness says that a Ford F150 truck driven by Kali Laqua, 16, of Amery was southbound when it swerved into the northbound lane. A driver in a northbound vehicle swerved to avoid hitting the truck and told police that he saw the F150 nearly in the opposite ditch when it struck a Ford Ranger driven by Keith Soderberg, 63, of Hammond. Soderberg’s vehicle came to rest, rolling over north of the driveway to Dragonfly Gardens. First responders
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requested multiple helicopters to the accident scene. Brenda Soderberg, 57, of Hammond was pronounced dead on the scene by authorities. Keith Soderberg was extracted from the Ranger and transported by air ambulance.
Laqua was taken to Amery Hospital and then sent to Regions by air ambulance. A passenger in Laqua’s vehicle, Galen Coy, 17, was transported by ambulance from the scene. Soderberg remains in critical condition at
The last day of work is rapidly advancing for eight long time members of the staff at Amery School District. Bill Peterson, 37.5 years, Director of Transportation & Grounds; Ramona Pickard, 29 years, Bus Driver; Laura Busse, 18 years, Elementary & Intermediate School Teacher. BACK: Cheryl Wesle, 23 years, Director of Pupil Services; Wanda Rimestad, 31 years, French Teacher; Marie Knutson, 16 years, Paraeducator; Sylvia Wien, 22 years, Secretary and Patricia Donahue, 35 years, Elementary Teacher are each retiring. The Free Press invited each of the retirees to share someinformation about their careers at Amery and THURSDAY, plans. SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 their retirement VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00
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Regions. No information is available about Laqua or Coy. The road was closed until nearly 3 p.m. for investigators from the Polk County Sheriff and Wisconsin Highway Patrol to construct the accident.
Laura started her teaching career 30½ years ago spending 18 of those years here in Amery teaching: Kindergarten, first grade, second grade (including looping first and second), and fourth grade. Laura will always remember the deep friendships she formed with her colleagues. What are her retirement plans? “None!” she said.“Isn’t that exciting?” Busse She does hope to go on some mission
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Referendum spending, energy efficiency projects outlined BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
When voters approved a referendum exceeding the school district’s revenue cap by $1.9 million a year, spending was authorized for “District operation and maintenance purposes including maintaining and restoring staff positions, upgrading curriculum and instructional programs and support services, addressing deferred maintenance needs and upgrading technology and building security.”
At their meeting May 21, the school board got a look at how the money was spent this year as well as possible spending projects for upcoming years. Supt. Jim Kuchta presented an overview of the spending in each of the four approved categories. Maintenance and Security: Family and Consumer room – budgeted at $550,000. Actual spending was on two firms – architects LHB $54,246 and general contractor V&S $474,500. Total budget $700,000 – actual spending
$677,511. Technology: Servers - $120,700; Wireless and internet security - $49,200 (five year lease payment); Student and staff devices - $317,500 (three year lease payment); Interactive boards/ monitors - $85,500 (five year lease payment) and Software maintenance and fees - $91,300 (additional licensing, personal device training, Hoonuit, etc.). Total budget $500,000 – actual spending $664,200. Curriculum: Professional Learning
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RETIREES: Staff members looking forward to the next chapter in life FROM PAGE ONE
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Sylvia Wien Sylvia is retiring from the Amery School District after serving 22 years as secretary for the Gifted and Talented Coordinator, High School Guidance Office and the Intermediate School Principal. Her fondest memory of her time spent in the Amery school is having worked with so many wonderful people and great students over the years. “I’ve enjoyed the challenges I’ve had, solving problems and coming up with new ideas to make things work more smoothly,” commented Wien. Sylvia’s retirement plans will include relaxing and spending time with family and friends. She and her children are planning a trip this summer to Door County and is looking forward to the wedding of her daughter and her fiancé in just over a year.
Patricia Donahue has been teaching for a total of 39 years and has been in Amery for 35 of those years. She has taught K-12 LD EBD, Donahue Kindergarten, first grade and 4K. Patricia is looking forward to new opportunities and adventures.
Wanda Rimestad Wanda is retiring from teaching after 35½ years and has been teaching High School French Levels I-V in Amery for the past 31 years. One of her fondest Rimestad memories of teaching here in Amery
occurred in 1996, the day before a State French Speaking contest in Kenosha. As a Carthage alumna, she decided to use her connections to arrange an interesting and fun experience for her contest participants. Amery graduate, Peter Bruesehoff – a student at Carthage – offered to give her students a tour of the campus. Wanda’s undergraduate and graduate professor, the late Dr. Irene Kraemer, who was Dean of the School of Professional Studies at the time, invited the group to her office overlooking Lake Michigan. “This beloved mentor of mine gave me purpose and reason to share the love of the French language and culture with generations of students to come. I will always remember how proud we ALL were, multi-generations of individuals sharing the language we loved learning with those whom we loved teaching,” remembered Rimstad. Some of Wanda’s future
plans are to sleep in, unpack boxes, take road trips with Marty to visit their children and “enjoy life.”
Cheryl Wesle Cheryl has been teaching for approximately 43 years. She began her career working part-time in Iowa when her children were young as a speech/ language clinician, as a diagnostic center coordinator and an early childWesle hood coordinator for an Area Education Agency. Cheryl has been in the Amery school system for 23 years as Director of Pupil Service. Her fondest memory of teaching in Amery has been the extraordinary people she has had the privilege to work with. “I have enjoyed the comradery with colleagues and
the ability to laugh and have fun even through some very stressful times.” Following retirement, Cheryl plans to travel and enjoy being on the lake.
Bill Peterson Bill has worked for the School District of Amery for 37½ years as the Assistant Mechanic, Assistant Transportation Supervisor and the Transportation Grounds Director. His fondest memory of the Amery school system will be, “The pride in knowing Peterson that I was part of a team that helped our students succeed at school.” His retirement plans are to: relax, camp, golf, coach golf and whatever my wife tells me to do.
SPENDING: Energy efficiency, security upgrades possibilities for 2018-19 FROM PAGE ONE
integrator (1 full time equivalent), IT contracted position, English teacher, intermediate school custodian (6 to 8 hours), IT tech to full time, grounds/maintenance, behavior interventionist, WRS and FICA - $426,973. Budgeted $550,000. Total spending for the 201718 school year was $1,899,477 – budgeted $1,900,000. Among the early items on the list for next year’s $1.9 million in spending are direct digital controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems high school
- $200,000; direct digital controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems elementary - $139,000; security upgrades - $700,000; curriculum - $152,645; curriculum consumables - $26,391 and wish list curriculum and projects - $719,450. The board discussed projects for the Energy Efficiency Exemption (EEE). The district may exceed the revenue limit to pay for projects that implement energy efficiency measures or to purchase energy efficiency products. Action taken this year by the Wisconsin legislature have limited the use of this
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The district has levied $340,000 for EEE since the 2016-17 school year and plans to levy the same amount for the final two years of the levy, 2018-19 and 2019-20. program, but Kuchta told the board that they could use the program for two more years. The district has levied $340,000 for EEE since the
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2016-17 school year and plans to levy the same amount for the final two years of the levy, 2018-19 and 2019-20. Kuchta presented a slide that indicated that the mill rate has dropped each year the EEE levy has been assessed. Potential projects for each of the two years were presented by Kuchta. For the 2018-19 year: direct digital controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems at the elementary - $139,000; a bus - $98,000; LED lighting for the high school and middle school gym - $91,500. For the 2019-20 school year: direct digital controls for heating,
ventilation and air conditioning systems at the high school - $199,000; LED lighting at the middle and intermediate school and high school auditorium - $126,150. For all EEE projects, an engineering firm is hired to evaluate and guarantee the energy savings of a project. These fees are generally five percent of the project costs. The fee for a bus is a flat fee of $1,500. Fees for the 2018-19 projects are estimated to be $11,500 and $14,850 for the 2019-20 school year.
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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 ATVs and UTVs utilize the Cattail Trail during Amery Trail Days last year. Blood Pressure Check and view Amery fire dept. fire trucks. All the proceeds will go to Line Park in Amery. PerenniA Taco Dinner at Amery support the Polk County Salvaals, vegetables, herbs, annuals, Ambulance Garage along with tion Army Back Pack Program trees and shrubs will all be a silent auction and raffle will that helps to feed families in available and just in time for be from 3-6 p.m. need during the school year. spring/summer planting. Amery Trail Days is sponCome select your favorite sored by Amery Community plants and support the educaJUNE 14 Club and Amery Free Press. tional and volunteer work done by your local master gardener Writers Group program. Local writers meet at OsceJUNE 1 Any questions, please call ola Public Library, 5-7 p.m. for Jackie at 715-268-8786 or Sally mutual encouragement. Bluegrass entertainment at 715-268-2926. Everyone welcome to this free Amery Classic Theatre gathering. Bring a piece you’ve Monroe Crossing will enwritten if this is your first time. tertain at the Amery Classic JUNE 7 FFI: barbaraywetzel@gmail. Theatre on Friday, June 1, at 7 com. p.m. Amery Garden Club Purchase tickets at WPCA RaAmery Garden Club will be dio or Amery Classic Theatre touring Z Orchard on June 7. or by calling 715-268-2219. Please meet there at 10 a.m. Directions: West of Amery a couple of miles at the junction JUNE 2 JUNE 16 of F & C. Anyone is welcome.
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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 4 Big Plant Sale! On Monday, June 4, from noon to 6 p.m the Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers will have plant sale at the Soo
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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!
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.
JUNE 17 Worship in the Park
parish invites everyone to Worship in the Park on Sunday, June 17 at 9:30 a.m. at Garfield Park. “It’s a Wonderful World!” is the theme for this event sponsored by Deronda, Little Falls and Trinity Lutheran churches. You will find breakfast, fellowship, special music and communion.
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Meet Author of Burleigh Grimes books Clear Lake Museum will be the site for a “Meet the Author” Joe Niese on Thursday, June 21, at 3 p.m. Niese is author of Burleigh Grimes: Baseball’s Last Legal Spitballer and Handy Andy: The Andy Pafko Story. He will read from his books and discuss baseball. Books will be available for purchase.
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Fun Adventure Triathlon Event Seven Lakes Fun Adventure Triathlon will be held Saturday June 23, beginning at 9 a.m. in Soo Line Park Pavilion, Amery. Run/walk 3.1 miles on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, Bike 16 miles on surrounding open county roads returning to the beach area, and Paddle (canoe/kayak or anything human powered) around South Twin Lake. Register online at runsignup. com/Race/WI/Amery/Stower SevenLakesTriathlon. Request registration form by email at admeyers@bremer. com or stop by Farm Table Restaurant. Completed forms can be dropped off at Farm Table or mailed to Friends of S7LST, Box 203, Amery.
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It looks like it has happened again. Winter, the bully of the four seasons, overstayed its welcome, pushing the rather fragile and shy season of Spring to the sidelines. It took Summer, glorious and powerful summer, to finally get winter to leave. I am glad to see winter leave, much like one is happy when a has who has overPublisher houseguest stayed their welcome finally goes Tom Stangl out the front door. The sudden and welcome transition from winter to summer happened quite quickly, didn’t it? It is a wonderful thing to see the plants reawaken. I have very vivid memories of Memorial Day weekend being the time that I realized that everything had awakened. The trees all had their leaves, the plants that blossom and bloom in the spring are at their most stunning visually and most aromatic. The scent of lilacs is welcome and familiar. As a child, we had several lilac bushes in the yard. I believe it is rather sad that they only bloom for a brief time in the spring. But the aroma and beauty is worth the wait. I recall spending the night with a cousin and a storm blew through town. Our next door neighbor’s patio, built on the back of their garage, was blown away in high winds. Even some of the concrete blocks were lifted apart. A very strong wind gust. Our lilac bushes were located near this neighbor. When I spoke with my mother the next day, the top headline on the storm was damage to our lilac bush. The folks that have lilac bushes REALLY like them. We have some lilac bushes in our back yard and they are in bloom. The scent is wonderful and takes me back to my childhood. We also have some rhubarb plants in the back yard. As kids, we would wait until the stems had grown to the proper length, break them off and get an old pot pie tin and fill it half way with sugar. We would then spend time dipping the tart rhubarb in sugar and eat the stems until we were sick. I’m sure many of you did the same. I can still taste the wonderful combination of tart and sweet, a true taste of summer. Mowing the lawn is a therapeutic as well as physical workout. It gives me time to think about whatever is on my mind or forget about whatever is on my mind. My wife and I divide the duties. She takes the lion’s share of the yard with the riding mower, I trim the spots that aren’t easily or safely reached with the riding mower. This month, our riding lawn mower that we purchased with the house five years ago gave up the ghost. It was time to shop for a new riding mower, not a fun job under the best of circumstances. After doing lots of research online, we learned that the average lifespan of a riding lawnmower these days is 5-6 years. If you take very good care of them, you can do better. We’re hoping we can do better with the new mower. Remember to use sunscreen when you are out there mowing! 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.
A community dialogue for mental health awareness SENATOR PATTY SCHACHTNER
This past month, I traveled across western Wisconsin to engage in needed conversations about mental health and suicide prevention. In St. Croix Falls, I met with the Mental Health Task Force of Polk County to learn about local resources and the community’s Patty need for mental Schachtner health services. I found it helpful 10th Senate to meet with new District partners and learn about efforts to strengthen state and local collaborations. At the time of the meeting, it was just a few days until the Third Annual Polk County Suicide Awareness Walk. In past years, 500 to 700 people walked or ran in support of suicide awareness and prevention. The Walk has also been able to raise more than $60,000 for community services in Polk County. This year’s suicide awareness walk was a huge success as well. Tristan Divine, the organizer
behind the annual event, invited Kevin Hines to speak. Kevin Hines is one of the few people to have jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge and survive. Today, Kevin Hines travels across the globe to share his story, challenge stigma, and advocate for mental health resources and awareness. Kevin’s speech was impactful for me in many ways. As a medical examiner, I work closely with law enforcement to investigate deaths and speak with families. I know that each death by suicide creates a ripple effect that touches family, friends, and neighbors. I know that these deaths are preventable and that we can do more to reach people who are struggling. For instance, we can reach people through dialogue. Today, conversations around mental health are starting in our schools. In the middle of May, I was invited to speak with students at the St. Anne’s School in my hometown of Somerset about mental health during their character building retreat. I thought it was helpful to empower young students with age-appropriate information, including the knowledge that it is okay to reach out for help. By hav-
ing these conversations, we are helping individuals learn about resources, and we are creating an atmosphere that is supportive of each other. It is events and opportunities like these that give me hope. They demonstrate that we are still learning and growing in our approach to mental health. For many decades, social stigma made it difficult to discuss mental health or illnesses. People avoided seeking help, fearing what their family, friends, or neighbors would think. Coverage for mental health services was less comprehensive. Today, we are having needed conversations. We are strengthening communities with the qualities that are inherent to humankind – kindness, compassion, and a sense of togetherness. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK [8255]. Trained counselors are available 24/7. State Senator Patty Schachtner represents Wisconsin’s tenth senate district. The district covers parts of Burnett, Dunn, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties.
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Battery charges after neighbor dispute BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
An Amery woman has been charged with battery following an argument with a neighbor that involved a dog and a weed whip. Dawn Rasmussen, 35, has been charged with battery after allegedly throwing a beer bottle and striking a neighbor on the head. According to the probable cause Rasmussen report, Amery police were dispatched to Rasmussen’s residence for a report of a neighbor injuring their dog with a weed whip. Officers initially met with another person at the residence who told police that the neighbor had used a
weed whip on their dog’s face. Dawn Rasmussen had witnessed the incident but had gone to the store. The officer saw a small dark spot on the dog’s nose after it was pointed out to him as the injury. The neighbor told the officer that he was using the weed whip on his property when the neighbor’s dog bit him on the leg, breaking the skin. The neighbor showed the officer the bite. According to the police report, the neighbor instinctively turned the weed whip on the dog, but did not throttle up the device. At this point, Rasmussen yelled “he was on our side!” The police report states that the victim said that Rasmussen threw a beer bottle, striking the neighbor on the head, causing a cut to the right ear that was still bleeding. Rasmussen told police that the neighbor used a weed whip on the
dog after it barked at the neighbor. Rasmussen did not tell the officer that the dog had bitten the neighbor or that she had thrown a beer bottle at the neighbor. When pressed, she allegedly told officers that the dog bit the neighbor because he was over the property line. Rasmussen told police that the dog’s leash was tied so that the dog’s head can go right to the apparent property line. She told police that she threw the bottle because the neighbor was continuously weed whipping the dog in the face. The officer states in his report that he arrested Rasmussen for battery because the apparent injuries to the dog were not consistent with having a weed whip used on it continuously. Rasmussen has been charged with misdemeanor battery and will make her initial court appearance June 18.
Amery Police Report 05/18/18-05/24/18 05/18/18, 12:55AM, Welfare check 05/18/18, 05:54AM, Trespassing report 05/18/18, 08:09AM, Assist citizen 05/18/18, 10:13AM, Suspicious activity 05/18/18, 04:03PM, Welfare check 05/18/18, 09:55PM, Juvenile call 05/18/18, 11:45PM, Mental health call 05/19/18, 04:30AM, Suspicious activity 05/19/18, 09:30AM, Assist citizen 05/19/18, 07:42PM, Theft report 05/19/18, 08:33PM, Animal control call 05/19/18, 09:55PM, 911 hang up 05/19/18, 11:54PM, Assist fire 05/20/18, 12:52AM, Suspicious activity 05/20/18, 03:50AM, One vehicle motor vehicle accident 05/20/18, 01:00PM, Vehicle lockout
05/20/18, 05:49PM, Animal control call 05/20/18, 07:02PM, Assist citizen 05/20/18, 11:11PM, Welfare check 05/21/18, 03:41AM, Assist other agency 05/21/18, 08:05AM, Vehicle lockout 05/21/18, 08:21AM, Assist citizen 05/21/18, 09:11AM, Vehicle lockout 05/21/18, 12:55PM, Vehicle lockout 05/21/18, 01:15PM, Assist fi re 05/21/18, 01:45PM, Assist citizen in civil matter 05/21/18, 03:10PM, Juvenile call 05/21/18, 09:17PM, Disturbance 05/21/18, 10:38PM, Assault report 05/22/18, 05:08AM, 911 hang up 05/22/18, 07:58AM, Juvenile call 05/22/18, 10:40AM, Juvenile call 05/22/18, 12:30PM, Vehicle lockout 05/22/18, 01:53PM, Assist EMS 05/22/18, 03:24PM, Disturbance 05/22/18, 07:00PM, Assist citizen 05/23/18, 06:02AM, Hit and run
damage of MVA 05/23/18, 10:26AM, Juvenile call 05/23/18, 01:45PM, Juvenile call 05/23/18, 06:00PM, Assist citizen 05/23/18, 7:20PM, Juvenile call 05/23/18, 10:05PM, Traffic complaint 05/24/18, 02:04AM, Assist other agency 05/24/18, 02:45PM, Vehicle lockout 05/24/18, 06:57PM, Mental health call 05/24/18, 09:09PM, Assist other agency 05/24/18, 09:20PM, Assist EMS
Arrests: Brandon Scott Dellios, 26 of Amery. Disorderly Conduct, Bail Jumping Juvenile, 17 of Amery. Disorderly Conduct-Assault 2 counts, Bail Jumping 3 counts
Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: May 1, 2018 Alexander S. Baillargeon, 24, Elmwood, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Shayla H. Bates, 20, Milltown, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Vicki M. Bogotty, 46, Circle Pines, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Gabriella J. D. Carlson, 23, Star Prairie, operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10. Valerie L. Ceraso, 23, Chippewa Falls, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Eva M. Clabo, 60, Minneapolis, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30. Calvin J. Davis, 17, Osceola, fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30. Dalton M. Dockendorf, 20, Osceola, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Anthony J. Eger, 48, Stillwater, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Carrie A. Glazier, 47, Afton, MN, speeding on semi urban highway (20-
24 mph), $225.70. Anthony R. Hogan, 31, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Ryan E. Keith, 29, Siren, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Renae J. Kuhl, 32, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Julieann A. Larson, 54, Eau Claire, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. John C. Malachesen, 66, Amery, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30. Zachary Levi McCloskey, 30, Bloomington, MN, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50. Corey M. McCutcheon, 29, Somerset, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Tena A. Nelson, 55, St. Croix Falls, drink open intoxicants in MV-driver, $263.50. Damian J. E. Olson, 35, Osceola, operate vehicle with visible electronic device (1st), $175.30. Ryan J. Olund, 28, Rice Lake, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Brenton D. Owens, 21, Dresser, operate motor vehicle by permittee with
another person in vehicle (2nd+), $263.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. James A. Sawin, 37, Grantsburg, operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10. Vanessa M. Thomas, 31, Bloomington, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Samuel A. Tomlinson, 17, Osceola, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Richard L. Vilz, 37, Turtle Lake, dog at large, $100. Adam F. Weiler, 34, Amery, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Shellene M. Whalley, 42, Vadnais Heights, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Levi B. Willert, 22, Hudson, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Devon A. Williams, 19, Clayton, speeding on semi urban highway (1115 mph) $175.30.
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Polk County Arrests Maurice W. Braun Jr., 30, Cumberland, was arrested on May 14 for a Polk warrant for FTA (failure to appear). Johnathon M. Vogel, 34, Balsam Lake, was arrested on May 16 on a probation hold. Wayne E. Parades, 33, Almena, was arrested on May 16 on a probation hold. Donald C. Vezner, 35, Amery, was arrested on May 16 on a warrant. Joseph M. Odegard, 29, St. Croix Falls, was arreste3d on May 17 on a warrant. Kyle E. Bos, 33, Fairbault, MN, was arrested on May 19 on a warrant in Polk county. Wynn L. Merrill, 53, Luck, was arrested on May 19 on a FTA warrant. Adeam J. Wilmes, 30, Osceola, was arrested on May 15 for fleeing and OWI (operated while intoxicated) 3rd. Bridgetta J. Lendosky, 38, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on May 18 for OWI 3rd. Jeffrey R. Nipp, 57, Centuria, was arrested on May 19 for OWI 3rd. Cearra R. Cook, 19, Frederic, was arrested on May 14 for domestic battery and disorderly conduct. Michael J. Frank, 20, Frederic, was arrested on May 14 for operate without owners consent and a DOC (disorderly conduct) warrant. David T. Stelton, 26, Milltown, was arrested on May 15 for domestic disorderly conduct, criminal damage and a probation hold. Brian S. Menter, 46, Amery, was arrested on May 17 for violating 72 hour no contact. Dawn M. Rasmussen, 35, Amery, was arrested on May 17 for battery. Hunter L. Tillman, Brooklyn Park, MN, was arrested on May 17 for battery. Isaac J. Muzquiz, 22, Dresser, was arrested on May 19 for battery. Donald D. Murtaugh, 45, Osceola, was arrested on May 18 for 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, battery, resisting officer, and possession of THC. Marcell J. Merrill, 18, Luck, was arrested on May 19 for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Eduardo Moraza, 42, Turtle Lake, was arrested on May 20 for strangulation, felony bail jumping, battery, and disorderly conduct.
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Cumberland man faces multiple felony charges in spy camera case Randy J Schamberger, 42, Cumberland is facing eight felony charges and one misdemeanor charge after a search warrant revealed Schamberger had allegedly captured video of patrons in a tanning booth. As a result of the search warrant and investigation, Schamberger Schamberger was taken into custody and is being held in the Barron County Jail on a misdemeanor charge of Invasion of Privacy and a felony charge of Representations Depicting Nudity. According to the criminal complaint, a patron at the business found the spy camera when entering an area when a tanning bed was present. Mistaking the device for a USB cell phone charger, the patron removed it from the wall outlet. The device was turned over to the Cumberland Police. After removing a mini secure digital (SD) card from the device, an officer with the department discovered 67
video fi les which showed numerous persons undressing and in stages of full or partial nudity inside the tanning room at Sunshine Fitness. Officer John Smith, with the Cumberland Police Department states in the criminal complaint that the recording and the video recording device appeared to be motion activated since the device stopped recording when the person was tanning versus in the active movement stages of dressing or undressing. After researching the devices online, Smith learned for the device to be operational and to record any images, it has to be directly plugged into a 110 electrical power source to record. There is no way to remotely activate the device, so investigators surmised that the small device (approximately 2 1/8 inches long by 1 1/8 inches in length) could easily be concealed. Meeting with the owners of Sunshine Fitness and reviewing the video surveillance entry times and the persons recorded on the spy cam, police were able to surmise that Schamberger was placing the device.
Business records revealed that Schamberger’s wife had purchased tanning packages, giving her electronic fob 24 hour access to the tanning beds. A search warrant was executed on May 23 of Schamberger’s home in the Township of Cumberland. Law enforcement officers from the Cumberland Police Department, Barron County Sheriff’s Department and agents from the Department of Justice executed the search warrant. Included in the items taken as evidence from the home were two separate iPads and several SD cards and electronic devices, and a USB charger at the residence. A search of Schamberger’s Amazon purchases revealed that a spy camera matching the description of the device found had been purchased. Schamberger admitted that at least two or three different times he installed the spy camera in the tanning room at Sunshine Fitness. Schamberger told police he removed the spy camera each time and would bring it back to his residence where, typically at night, when his wife was at
work, he would download the images from the device onto either his cell phone or the iPads. Schamberger explained to police he downloaded the images from the spy camera by using a USB cable that would connect to the port on the USB charger which would then connect to his cell phone. He told police he viewed the images on either his cell phone or one of the two iPads that he had in the house. During a second interview, Schamberger said he installed the spy camera for the fi rst time in the tanning room after he returned from a vacation in March 2018. He told police he left it there for what he thought to be less than one week and then returned and removed the device from the wall outlet. Schamberger told police he viewed and then deleted the fi les from either his cell phone or one of the two iPad devices. He estimated there were approximately 30 actual video fi les that he viewed and deleted. According to the complaint, Schamberger told police he went back a few weeks later and installed the spy camera device again in the tanning
room, returning less than one week later, removing the device and using the same process of reviewing and deleting the images captured. This time he viewed and deleted approximately 30 to 40 fi les of images from the spy camera on that occasion. According to the complaint, Schamberger admitted knowing there would be images of nudity on the images from the spy camera that he viewed. Schamberger returned a third time and placed the spy camera in the same outlet in the tanning room. When he returned a few days later to remove it, the camera was gone. While this case remains active at this time, the victims in this case have been contacted and police are trying to determine the length of time Schamberger has been using this device. If more images are found, police will attempt to notify the additional victims. At this time, there are eight victims. If convicted on all counts, Schamberger is facing up to 31 and ½ years in prison and up to $90,000 in fines.
Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: May 8, 2018 Jaime M. Anderson, 39, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Sandra M. Anderson, 52, Eagan, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Kennedy E. Anderson, 22, Osceola, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Matthew R. Bambery, 28, Siren, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Tyler D. Bethke, 22, Star Prairie, vent/side window excessive tinting, $175.30. Brian A. Boldt, 47, Clayton, vehicle passenger fail to wear seat belt, $10. Shawn L. Brown, 46, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Jonathon D. Burhans, 37, Amery, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. James K. Cox, 46, Dresser, illegally construct, use or fail to remove or attach name/address or DNR # to unattended tree stand, $232. Dylan S. Davidson, 19, Clear Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Leroy M. DeMeules, 59, Luck, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Joseph F. Downing, 64, Turtle Lake, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Ruby M. Edwards, 34, Almena, operating while suspended, $200.50.
Maleah R. Feske, 17, Osceola, operating left of center line, $213.10. Steven T. Fish, 73, Center City, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. James Franzel, 63, Luck, operate snowmobile without trail sticker, $232. Solomon A. Fredrick, 18, Turtle Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Randy A. Gustafson, 53, Amery, operate snowmobile on prohibited public property, $232. Terry S. Hawkins, 45, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50; improper registration of vehicle – auto or <10,000 lbs., $175.30. Queen A. Jacobs, 24, Milltown, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70. Ralph H Jarr, 47, Bloomer, fish without license – R, $190.70. Cary A. Johansen, 55, Scandia, MN, inattentive driving, $187.90. Bradford V. Johnson, 44, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Ivane E. Jordan, 42, Clayton, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Christine E. Kapp, 51, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Valerie A. Kelso, 38, Star Prairie, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Jeffrey D. Kitchner, 40, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph),
$175.30. Kyle T. Kletschka, 24, Milltown, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30; vent/side window excessive tinting, $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, 200.50. Devin J. Koethe, 24, Osceola, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30. Gary L. Kojetin, 59, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Carrie A. Lamachia, 21, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Daniel S. Lehner, 18, Centuria, inattentive driving, $187.90. Desiree D. Marik, 20, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Joshua R. Moe, 19, Balsam Lake, transferee fail to apply new vehicle title, $175.30. Roman M. Myszczak, 52, Glenwood City, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $250.90. Glen E. Peterson, 63, Somerset, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property (<10 gallons), $200.50. Page R. Peterson, 40, Star Prairie, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Gavin J. Porotko, 19, White Bear Lake, MN, operating while suspended, $200.50. R. E. Peterson Inc., violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $291.66.
Deseray A. Schell, 23, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $250.90. Courtny C. Schommer, 27, Balsam Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50. Christopher M. Skow, 31, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Angelique J. Smith, 36, Amery, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Skylar D. Smith, 18, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Logan J. Soper, 18, Milltown, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30; no catalytic converter, $175.30. Lawrence A. Surdey, 39, Grantsburg, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30. Trevor D. Tretsven, 19, Dresser, deviation from designated lane, $175.30. Joey A. Tucker, 30, St. Croix Falls, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Nathan J. Viellieux, 30, Cumberland, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; improper parking/standing of vehicle, $134.50. Jennifer L. Wallisch, 46, Turtle Lake, operating left of center line, $213.10; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.
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History of Amery Excerpts from Amery’s history published in 1933 Amery’s early territory was a vast forest for miles and miles. It was not until about three hundred years ago, anyone ever set foot here. Nicolet, a Frenchman, explored the territory around 1635 and a few years later two trappers by the names of Radison and Groseiller followed Nicolet’s exploration. About 1640 the Indians started traversing this area. The Sioux had their camps along the river and on the shores of Pike Lake. The Chippewa Indians had their camps up by Bone Lake. The two tribes fought many battles between here and Bone Lake. About 1833, white people began coming to settle the land. It was hard for the settlers to make good here since the stagecoaches used to bring supplies and mail, were constantly being raided. It Yesterday’s was also hard News for them to get here because Diane Stangl of so many rivers and no bridges. Around 1848 there was a little colony of settlers started, which included: Tom Cukens, J. J. Porter, and J. Cary. Tom Aikens kept a little stopping place for lumbermen of this locality. The families lived on meat they could hunt and by fishing. Their clothing was made from deer hides and some material that the stagecoach could bring.
Amery History – (1850-1860) During the years from 18501869 Amery had few changes. It was merely a stretch of land composed of trees and logging centers. Amery was the center of logging around this part of the country because of its fine timber and water with which they could build dams and use them for power. As there were no railroads through this part of the country then, a river came in very handy as a means of transporting logs from one town to another. Logs were mainly sent from Amery to Stillwater where large sawmills and lumberyards were located. If you could have come to Amery or Bear Trap as it was then called, all you would see would be high piles of lumber, trees, stumps, swamps, log shacks and lumberjacks with beards all the way from one to two feet long. Several men were very busy trying to make out a plan where to locate a town here. The people of Deronda fought with the people here because they wanted our town located on the west side of the lake. But having put up the best arguments the people on the east side won out and our city was located where it now stands. There was only one road
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baking and had turned out the fire some ten minutes before and was out in the yard when the explosion occurred. The family escaped with the clothing they wore but because of the terrific heat and the rapidity with which the flames spread it was impossible to salvage anything.
Steindorff Sells Amery Theatre O. H. Steindorff who has owned Gem Theatre in this city for a number of years, has sold the theatre, including the building, to the Heywood Amusement Company of New Richmond. The new owners have operated a theatre at Cornell for ten years and for the past year have conducted the New Richmond movie house.
Amery High School Band Amery’s High School Band was organized initially to play for servicemen departing from the Soo Line Depot during World War I. The band would play patriotic airs for an hour before the train arrived. Crowds of home people and farmers would converge at the depot to bid their loved ones and friends goodbye.
through this part of the country then. It was located from the old dam to what is known as Bear Trap. Logs and lumber were carried from the old dam to this place by simple wagons and horses. The logs that were not hauled by horses were sent on down the river. Log jams occurred frequently, especially on one certain waterfall located about one mile south of Somerset. The log jams were sometimes easily stopped by skillful lumberjacks who would take the risk and probably fall in half of the time. It commonly happened that these logs would reach Stillwater about July 4th and they would make a real celebration out of it. There was always a greater rush in the spring of the year than any other season, because all winter they were busy cutting down these trees and then when the river opened in the spring they would send the logs down the river.
110 Years Ago May 28, 1908 Decoration Day There will be a grand memorial parade Saturday morning. Starting at the schoolhouse. The line will march directly to the cemetery at 9:30, led by the band and old soldiers followed by the school children and citizens. All old soldiers who can, are requested to join the ceremonies, and every citizen should turn out and do honor to the dead heroes who were the saviors of our country.
Commencement Exercises A class of twenty-four members was graduated from the Amery High School when the annual commencement exercises were held at the Gem Theatre last Friday evening. The evening’s program, which was liberally interspersed with humor, was given by the young people themselves, and was thoroughly enjoyed by an audience, which packed the room to the doors.
Fine New Building The Amery Electric Co. began work a few days ago, wrecking their present building. This will be replaced by a fine two-story, fireproof building, modern throughout. The purchase of two and a half feet of the adjoining lot will make it possible to have a front of 27½ feet. The upper rooms will be used for the telephone offices. During the construction of the new building the second floor of the Hugh Phillips building will be used by the company.
Amery Boy Writes From France Rouen, France April 9, 1918 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Peltier I received your letters OK and as usual was sure glad to hear from you. We have been pretty busy working night and day since the German push started. So of course have not had the time to write. Thanks for the picture you sent. It is greatly appreciated. Reminds me of the good old days in Amery and the good times I used to have there. I don’t know but I think the year of 1918 is going to see the end of this war. Old Fritz is like a prizefighter that has been knocked groggy and is striking out in every direction, hoping for a lucky punch, to knock the Allies out, but I do not think he will succeed. In fact, I think General Foch is holding the knock out punch and we will hear from him in a short time perhaps before this letter reaches you. The soldiers are going to the front trenches happier than I have ever seen them before, singing and joking among themselves. Well, as I have run out of news I will close for this time. As ever your friend, Thos. Riste
Is Speed Ordinance Dead? Speed demons have been running wild this spring. Why,
if we have an ordinance covering this dangerous habit, is not something done to stop it?
95 Years Ago May 31, 1923 Hair Raising Experience E. M. Fay was in the Twin Cities on business the last of the week and narrowly escaped serious injury when the driver of a car lost control because of lack of brakes, coming down Stillwater hill when Mr. Fay was ascending. The car, coming down at a terrific speed, only missed the car driven by Mr. Fay by the slightest margin, but by a miracle was kept in the road and no one was hurt.
90 Years Ago May 31, 1928 Three Stills, 9,000 Gallons of Mash Deputy Sheriff Clemens and Game Warden Lee made a raid on the farm belonging to Peter Larson in the town of Alden and found three large stills, complete in every particular, and over 9,000 gallons of mash. The stills were installed in the barn, but no one was found on the place and no arrests have been made. The farm owned by Mr. Larson had been rented by parties from the Twin Cities, but officers were unable to secure information from him as to the identity of the renters. The stills were dismantled and taken to Balsam Lake.
Thompson Home Burned The A. G. Thompson residence was totally destroyed by fire last Thursday forenoon together with the contents. It is thought that the fire started from a kerosene burner in the range, which exploded, filling the house with gas, within ten minutes the entire place was in flames and notwithstanding the fact that the fire company made a record run, nothing could be saved. Mrs. Thompson had been
BADGER TALES – published in the Amery Free Press in 1938 Daniel Boone’s rifle, one of the most famous in the U. S. was at one time in the possession of James Fawcett, Platteville, Wisconsin. It can now be seen in the museum at the State Historical Society in Madison.
70 Years Ago May 27, 1948 About Those Bike Riders Something has to be done about the bike riders around this community. This is the unanimous opinion of the policemen on duty here. It seems that flagrant violators of all rules of safety are becoming more and more common amongst the bicycle set. Now they have even taken to playing tag in and out of traffic down the main stem. Officers point out that a warning heeded now may save someone’s precious life. If the youngsters can’t be reasoned with, they are appealing to the parents to take a hand in the matter and straighten it out. Another thing that is quite common is bicycles out after dark without lights or reflectors. Also many still insist on riding double, both of which can lead to serious accidents. Let’s remember that both riders and car drivers have a joint responsibility in safeguarding lives. Don’t take chances with your life!
Immanuel Church Observes 60th Year The Immanuel Lutheran Church, Clayton township, will observe its 60th anniversary Sunday and Monday, May 30 and 31st. The church began with a handful of pioneers way back in February 29, of the year 1888, the Immanuel Lutheran Church has continued to stand on its present site, calling the succeeding generations to worship.
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Former employee files suit against Amery School District, Administrator BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
A former employee of the Amery School District has filed a lawsuit against the district in Polk County Circuit Court. Kori Nelson, who worked for the district from 1992 until her retirement in February of 2016, entered into a consulting agreement with the district in August of 2017. Nelson is sole proprietor of KM Nelson, LLC. The suit is brought by Nelson and her company against the school district and James Kuchta, District Administrator. The lawsuit, filed May 1, seeks $18,000 in damages. The complaint asserts that the district terminated the contract on Oct. 13 when Kuchta “abruptly and without warning” terminated Nelson’s access to the district’s computer
network and her authority to work with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s WISEdata, WISEid, and WISEstaff systems. The complaint states that Nelson could no longer perform the duties she had contracted to perform without access to these programs. Nelson was contracted to compile data and submit the district’s staff and student reports to the State and Federal governments according to established guidelines. Nelson contract also included providing software training to staff but that did not get started before the incident that led to the cancellation. Nelson was employed as the district’s confidential secretary. Her duties included submitting all personnel and student reports to the State and Federal governments and maintaining legally required
records for staff, students, administrators and the Board of Education. Nelson also posted and maintained records of board meetings and actions as required by law and helped maintain policies, records and personnel items. The suit outlines a timeline of events that asserts Kuchta took the actions in retaliation for Nelson’s criticisms to the board of education about Kuchta’s “conduct and actions as the District Administrator.” The complaint states Nelson made these comments as a taxpayer in the Amery school district. The complaint states that “the adverse actions described herein were egregious, retaliatory in nature, and were undertaken in violation of plaintiff’s legal, statutory and constitutional rights.” The complaint states that
Grandstand demolished, former highway building next BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM
way. Polk County supervisors visited the facility last week.
If all goes as planned, Polk County’s fairground grandstand will fall this week. Fair Society volunteers have been dissembling the structure and preserving what they can. Final demolition was set to begin Mon., May 21, acting county administrator Jeffrey Fuge reported last week. The county’s old highway department garage is next on the list for demolition. County staff are developing a request for proposals for the project and expect to release the request in early June. Construction of the new highway shop is well under-
Trail recreation plan Twenty have applied to sit on a new trail planning advisory group to help develop a comprehensive plan for the Stower Sever Lakes and Cattail state trails. The seven-member committee will include one member of the Environmental Services Committee. Jon Fogelberg has been selecte to represent the Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, according to interim administrator Fuge. “Five other members will be chosen at large,” Fuge said. “The intent of the committee
is to achieve a balance of the three interests: governmental interest, non-motorized as well as motorized. It’s going to shake out May 23 [at the Environmental Services Committee meeting].” Other business • The search continues for staff to fill open positions in Polk County, namely county administrator, director of the Department of Children and Families, and county forester. • The Polk County Economic Development Corporation recognized the county government and board of supervisors with a Public Partnership Award.
Nelson’s agreement has clauses allowing for “legal action to recover damages or to secure performance or enforcement” of the agreement. Nelson notified the district Oct. 13 that the contract had been breached and she was exercising her rights to terminate the agreement and seek legal action to recover damages. A notice of claim was filed Oct. 31 with the district, seeking $1,800 a month for the remaining 10 months of the agreement – a total of $18,000. The district denied the claim Nov. 9. Nelson was required by law to wait 120 days before filing the lawsuit. In addition to financial claims, Nelson is seeking damages related to a loss of free speech and civil rights resulting from “constitutional depravations” caused by
Kuchta’s actions. Nelson is seeking $18,000 in lost income from the breach of the contract; compensatory, incidental and consequential damages; punitive damages from Kuchta; an injunction to preclude “further acts of retaliation and further constitutional depravations”; prejudgment interest; postjudgment interest; attorney’s fees and “such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper.” The claim states that Nelson “has been and continues to be damaged, financially, emotionally, and professionally as a result of the defendant’s breach of its consulting agreement” with Nelson. The case has been assigned to Judge Daniel Tolan. Calls to the law firm representing the Amery School District were not returned by press time.
County earns Broadband certification BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM
Last week, the Wisconsin State Broadband Office and Public Service Commission granted Polk County its Broadband Forward certification. Polk is one of just a handful of Wisconsin counties to have received the distinction, according to the Polk County Economic Development Corporation. In February, the county committed to helping expand broadband infrastructure by streamlining the application process for telecommunications companies and committing to some direct funding. “Essentially [the certification] means the ordinance the county adopted for streamlined broadband has been recognized under the PSC,” said acting administrator Fuge. Governor Scott Walker recognized the county’s effort with a plaque. “The last ‘whereas’ says it all,” Fuge said, reading from the plaque. “Whereas the goal is to bring broadband service to every corner of the state with potential financial assistance through the broadband expansion grant program.”
Fundraiser June 8 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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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. Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Wednesday, May 30: 6 p.m. Confirmation class. Sunday, June 3: 8:30 a.m. Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship. Tuesday, June 5: 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 30: 3:30 p.m. Youth Group end of year party; 6:30 p.m. Boomball; 7 pm Money Management. Thursday, May 31: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Friday, June 1: 8 a.m. Youth Rummage Sale; 8:30 a.m. Distant Communions; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens. Sunday, June 3: 8:30 a.m. Trustees; 9:30 a.m. Christian Education meeting; 10 a.m. Worship/Communion/Grad Recognition; 11:15 a.m. Diaconate meeting. Tuesday, June 5: 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 30: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 6:30 p.m. HS Sr. Social at Pepers; 7:30 p.m. Choir at Deronda. Thursday, May 31: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting. Saturday-Sunday, June 2-3: NW Synod Assembly, our new bishop will be elected. You can be part of that decision by representing your congregation. Talk to Pastor Lori or congregation president if you are willing to go. Sunday, June 3: HS Senior Recognition at each church with quilt presentation; 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 a.m Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 a.m. Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Saturday, June 2: 8 a.m. Men of East Immanuel. Sunday, June 3: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, June 5: 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 31: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Saturday, June 2: Synod Assembly at UW Eau Claire. Sunday, June 3: 9 a.m. Worship, Amery’s Graduation, Synod Assembly; 10:15 a.m. Adoption Brunch FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, May 30: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation; No 9th Grade Confirmation. Saturday, June 2: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 8:45 a.m. CLAY Color 5K at Clear Lake Park. Sunday, June 3: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional worship; 11 a.m. Church Potluck Fundraiser; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting. Monday, June 4: 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends meeting. Tuesday, June 5: 9 a.m. Quilting; 12-6 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive. 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. 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.
Be a Good Soldier “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” —Matthew 5:16 NIV
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ll work is honorable if it is performed honorably and with diligence. There is an interesting passage in the Gospel of Luke where tax collectors and soldiers are asking John the Baptist what they should do. He tells them, in essence, to be honest tax collectors and soldiers: “Don’t collect any more than you are required to,” and to the soldiers he advised, “Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely—be content with your pay.” (Luke 3:13-14 NIV) These tax collectors and soldiers must have been wondering if their occupations were morally acceptable—understandable since they were in effect working for the Roman occupiers of Judea. John the Baptist tells them that these occupations are permissible as long as one does them honestly. There are lots of occupations that one might have these worries about, but with very few exceptions, most occupations can be done honorably. – Christopher Simon
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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED ... LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 30: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 6:30 p.m. HS Sr. Social at Pepers; 7:30 p.m. Choir at Deronda. Thursday, May 31: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting. Saturday-Sunday, June 2-3: NW Synod Assembly, our new bishop will be elected. You can be part of that decision by representing your congregation. Talk to Pastor Lori or congregation president if you are willing to go. Sunday, June 3: HS Senior Recognition at each church with quilt presentation; 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 a.m Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service. Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry. MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 p.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible. OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, May 30: 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 5:30 p.m. Youth BRB; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer. Thursday, May 31: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study. Sunday, June 3: 9 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, June 5: 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 30: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, June 3: 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 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: Thursday, May 31: 630 p.m. GriefShare; Sunday, June 3: Donut Sunday and Stump the Chump; Tuesday, June 5: 7 pm. Pastoral Council meeting; Fr. John Drummy’s Ordination Anniversary. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, June 3: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Fellowship; NWD Convention. Monday, June 4: NWD Convention. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, June 3: 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Ladies Meet; NWD Convention. Monday, June 4: NWD Convention.. Tuesday, June 5: Pastor visiting shut-ins; No Bible Study. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Church 11 a.m. Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 p.m. Call Head Elder for location in winter months. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-7190283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 30: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 6:30 p.m. HS Sr. Social at Pepers; 7:30 p.m. Choir at Deronda. Saturday-Sunday, June 2-3: NW Synod Assembly, our new bishop will be elected. You can be part of that decision by representing your congregation. Talk to Pastor Lori or congregation president if you are willing to go. Sunday, June 3: HS Senior Recognition at each church with quilt presentation; 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 a.m Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Saturday, June 2: 8 a.m. CLAY Color 5k Run. Sunday, June 3: 9 a.m. Worship Team 1; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Communion. Tuesday, June 5: 8 am. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Little Lambs Com. meeting; 6:45 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at Lynn Pickard’s. 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 30: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; Quilters. Thursday, May 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rummage Sale. Friday, June 1: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rummage Sale. Saturday, June 2: 9 a.m. to noon Rummage Sale. Sunday, June 3: 9 a.m. Worship service; Coffee fellowship follows. 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.
Amery Free Lutheran Confirmation Confirmation was held at Amery Free Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 6. Pictured are Elijiah Jibben, Pastor Eric Christenson, Peggy Berglund and Jamie Johnson.
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Beverly G. Mitchell Beverly G. (Linden) Mitchell, age 85 of Amery, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a very brief battle with cancer. Beverly Gladys Mitchell was “older than dirt” born on March 14, 1933 in Clear Lake, WI , the daughter of John Clarence and Mildred (Brandt) Linden. She grew up in Clear Lake, was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1951. Bev was married to Ramon “Bud” Mitchell on June 7, 1952 at Grace Lutheran Church in Clear Lake and lived for a short time in St. Paul, MN. They moved back to Clear Lake and together raised 3 children, Craig, Timothy and Kim. In addition to being a homemaker, over the years Bev worked as the treasurer for the Village of Clear Lake and as a secretary for over 20 years in the Clear Lake School District. She was a life time member of Grace Lutheran Church and was active in the ladies aid. Bev was a charter member of the VFW in Clear Lake and lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. In her spare time, she enjoyed camping, traveling, attending events, plays, dancing and playing cards. Bev loved to socialize and visit with her family and many friends. She was also a very active fitness member of her elder community, receiving the “All Star Silver Sneakers” award. Bev was especially known for summarizing her outlook on life by the saying, “It is what it is.” Bev is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon “Bud” Mitchell; parents, John and Mildred Linden; brother, Leon (Marion) Linden; sisters, Lucinda (Henry) Klawitter and Betty (Melvin) Milius; in-laws, John and Gladys Mitchell, Betty Rosengren, Harlan Mumm and K. Fred Albrecht. Survived by sons, Craig (Rita) Mitchell of Englewood, FL and Balsam Lake, Tim (Colleen) Mitchell of New Richmond; daughter, Kim (Mark) Halverson of Coon Rapids, MN; 7 grandchildren, Nathan (Julie) Mitchell of New Richmond, Josh (Roula) Mitchell of Somerset, Bethany (Casey) Hahn of Somerset, Leah Halverson of Maple Grove, MN, Luke Mitchell (Lacey Seman) of New Richmond, Christine Halverson of Elk River, MN, Jason (Emily) Mitchell of Amery; 11 Great-Grandchildren, Emery, Elsie & Iyla Mitchell; Austin & Linnea Mitchell; Sydney, Mason & Nola Hahn, Kaiya Mitchell; Cecilia & Jordy Mitchell; sisters, Mary L. Mumm of Clayton, and Geraldine Albrecht of Rice Lake; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday May 30, 2018, 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI with a lunch to follow. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake from 5 8 pm and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at Grace Church. Pastor Ellery Groth will be conducting the service with Judy Weber providing the music. Special Honors will be conducted at the visitation by the Clear Lake VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Scheuermann Funeral and Cremation Services of Clear Lake, WI handled the arrangements www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
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Visit our Area Churches this Summer Deronda Lutheran Church
Redeemer Lutheran Church
1239 65th Ave., Amery Office phone 715-268-9577 Email: office@nuicparish.org www.nuicparish.org LORI PEPER, PASTOR
600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-7283 www.redeemerlutheran-church-amery.com TOM HAHN, PASTOR Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. Outdoor Friendship Sunday, Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m. with High Vision Quartet
June, July, August worship time 8 a.m. June 17: 9:30 a.m. Worship, Communion and Breakfast at Garfield Park
East Immanuel Lutheran Church
Little Falls Lutheran Church 1272 44th Ave., Amery Office phone 715-268-9577 Email: office@nuicparish.org www.nuicparish.org LORI PEPER, PASTOR
June, July, August worship time 9:30 a.m. June 17: 9:30 a.m. Worship, Communion and Breakfast at Garfield Park
Trinity Lutheran Church 1578 85th Ave., Co. Rd. F, Amery Office phone 715-268-9577 Email: office@nuicparish.org www.nuicparish.org LORI PEPER, PASTOR
June, July, August worship time 11 a.m. June 17: 9:30 a.m. Worship, Communion and breakfast at Garfield Park
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
217 Deronda St., Amery Phone 715-268-7290 KEITH RUEHLOW, PASTOR Sunday worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer 6:15 p.m. VBS - June 10-14: 5:30-7:30 p.m. “Shipwrecked”
Amery Free Lutheran Church
One mile west of Amery on CTH F Phone 715-268-9218 ERIC CHRISTENSON, PASTOR Sunday worship 9:15 a.m. Call for times of special services Everyone welcome. Vacation Bible School Aug. 6-10
5 miles south of Amery on Hwy. 46 and 1 mile west on 20th www.eastimmanuel-lutheran.org Phone 715-268-2143
Congregational U.C.C.
201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-7390 Email: office.ameryucc@gmail.com BARRY SCHAEFER, PASTOR Sunday worship 10 a.m., wheelchair accessible Childcare available Casual attire expected Aug. 18 Block Party Aug. 19 Special Outdoor Worship
St. Joseph Catholic Church 1050 N. Keller Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-7717 FATHER GENE MURPHY
Memorial Day through Labor Day: Saturday Mass 4 p.m., Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:00-3:30 p.m. or by appointment Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass 9 a.m. Sunday, June 24: 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Mass/Pet Blessing at Michael Park Sunday, Aug. 26: 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Mass with a Christian Rock Band and Corn Feed at Michael Park
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 507 West Main, Balsam Lake FATHER GENE MURPHY
Memorial Day through Labor Day: Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass 9 a.m. Saturday Mass 6 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 8:00-8:15 a.m. or by appointment
KATHY PENNINGTON, PASTOR Sunday worship 10 a.m. Visit our Labyrinth and Prayer Garden
Balsam Lutheran Church
1/4 mile south of Hwy. 8 on CTH H, turn right on Mains Crossing, Amery Phone 715-268-9291 www.balsamlutheranchurch.org DAN WATLAND, PASTOR Sunday worship: 10:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:30 a.m.
Elim Lutheran Church Range, WI
DAN WATLAND, PASTOR Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship following worship
First Lutheran Church, ELCA
240 Elm St. West, Amery Turn west off of main street by Nextgen Phone 715-268-7135 TIM BJORGE, PASTOR Sunday worship 9 a.m. (informal) Air conditioned VBS June 17-21: 5-7:30 p.m.
United Covenant Church
348 5th St. NW - Jct. 63 & JJ, Clear Lake Phone 715-263-2665 DAN PEARSON, PASTOR Schedule through Labor Day Sunday 10 a.m. Worship
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Amery qualifies nine athletes for state track meet BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s boys’ and girls’ track and field teams will be sending a total of nine athletes to the WIAA Division 2 State Track and Field Championships after earning top four finishes a the May 24 sectional in Colby. Grace Grimm was the top Warrior finisher, grabbing second place in the girls pole vault with a height of 10-06. Galen Coy, Alexis Gonsalez, Jude Ingham and Dylan Eiynck earned third place in the boys’ 4x800-meter relay, stopping the clock at 8:22.57. Dalton Johnson, Lance Waalen, James Baillargeon and Gus Wentz were fourth place finishers in the 4x100-meter relay with a time of 44.53 seconds. Other sectional participants included: - Jenesis Gustafson (girls shot put, 14th place, 30-07), (girls’ discus throw, eighth place, 107-03), - the girls’ 4x800 meter relay team of Mary Johnson, Megan Osero, Lydia Monson and Grace Springett (15th place, 11:54.87), - Ella Williamson (girls’ 100-meter dash, 13th place, 13.96 seconds), - Gus Wentz (boys’ 100-meter dash, 14th place, 11.68 seconds), - Nick Erickson (boys’ 1,600-meter run, 15th place, 4:58.76), - the girls’ 4x200-meter relay team of Marlee Deitrich, Alexis Werle,
Members of the 4x800 relay team, from left: Alexis Castorena Gonsalez, Dylan Eiynck, Galen Coy and Jude Ingham.
Amanda Edwards and Ella Williamson (ninth place, 1:51.67), - the boys 4x200-meter relay team of Dalton Johnson, Lance Waalen, James Baillargeon and Gus Wentz (sixth place, 1:33.80), - the girls 4x100-meter relay team of Addie Dietrich, Alexis Werle, Amanda Edwards and Ella Williamson (eighth place, 52.66 seconds), - Marlee Deitrich (girls 300-meter hurdles, fi fth place, 48.13 seconds), - Mason Bosley (boys’ 300-meter hurdles, 10th place, 44.12 seconds), - Lydia Monson (girls’ 3,200-meter run, eighth place, 12:31.91), - Jude Ingham (boys’ 3,200-meter run, 13th place, 10:53.91), - Dylan Eiynck (boys’ 800-meter run, 13th place, 2:10.56), Wittenberg-Birnamwood won the girls team title with 66 points. Amery came in 18th of 33 team with 15 points. Rice Lake won the boys’ team title with 85 points while Amery came in 17th of 34 teams with 14 points.
Members of the 4x100 relay team, from left: Gus Wentz, James Baillargeon, and Lance Waalen. Not pictured: Dalton Johnson.
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Warrior tennis takes third at Regis subsectional BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s boys’ tennis team kicked off its 2018 postseason at the WIAA Eau Claire Regis subscectional where it placed third and advanced three players to the sectional meet. Qualifying at No. 1 singles with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Baldwin-Woodville’s Jose Luque was Noah Rademaker. At No. 2 singles, Tommy Oman punched his ticket with a 6-0, 6-2 victory over Altoona’s Andy Hoff, followed by a 6-2, 6-3 win over Regis’ Gavin Bowe. Top-seeded Luke Julson claimed a No. 3 singles qualifying spot after blanking Ells-
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Left to right: Luke Julson, Noah Rademaker, Tommy Oman are all advancing to the sectional
worth’s Liam Moore, 6-0, 6-0 and then topping Baldwin-Woodville’s Jon Peterson, 6-1, 6-1. “These guys are playing smart strategic tennis and having a fantastic year,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. Daniel Marquand saw his season come to an end at No. 4 singles, where he won his first round match, 6-0, 6-1 against Osceola’s Brayden Thomas, but lost 6-4, 7-5 to Regis’ Keaton Comero. “He played excellent tennis,” Coach Julson said of Marquand. “The match was very exciting to watch. Daniel plays an aggressive style game, always looking to get to the net and control the match offensively. He has had a fantastic season.” Things got even more challenging for the Warriors in the doubles arena where all
three teams lost in the first round. Mork and Kastanek fell, 6-2, 6-1 to sectional qualifier Eau Claire Regis at No. 1 doubles. Lepak and Gehrman lost, 6-2, 6-3 to Ashland at No. 2 doubles, despite getting a lot of balls back and making Ashland work for every point. And Johnson and Oman dropped their No. 3 doubles match to sectional qualifier Ashland. Coach Julson said Amery’s No. 1 doubles team improved its net game and volleys throughout the season while the No. 2 team made big strides in its consistency to back up their strong footwork. Amery’s No. 3 team has improved in every aspect of the game, according to coach Julson. “It has been fun to watch them get better with every match,” she said.
Chieftains shut down Warriors in opening round BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s baseball team was only shut out two times during its 2018 season, unfortunately they came in the last two games of the year. After finishing the regular season with an 11-0 loss to St. Croix Central, the Warriors (10-10) opened postseason play two days later against Osceola and fell, 9-0. Not quite two weeks earlier, the Warriors lost both ends of a doubleheader against the Chieftains, 2-1 and 6-4. In the May 24 playoff game, however, Osceola set the tone early, scoring six runs in the third inning, and the Warriors never found themselves within striking distance the rest of the game. Osceola outhit Amery, 13-4, and tallied two doubles. Amery received one single each from Brett Forrest, Alec Stern, Jeremiah Sillman and Pake Brown. Brett Forrest took the loss, pitching 5 1/3 innings where he struck out four batters and gave up 13 hits, three walks and six earned runs. Amery 000 000 0 - 0 Osceola 016 011 x - 9
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Warriors upset No. 7 Bloomer to claim regional title
BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A clear underdog on paper, Amery’s softball team trav-
eled to Bloomer on May 25 for a WIAA Division 3 regional final against seventh-ranked and Heart O’North Conference champion Bloomer and
knocked off the Blackhawks, 8-3, to claim the regional crown. Feeding off her game-winning homer two nights earlier
that ended a nearly twofull game Warrior scoring drought, Madelyn Granica smacked the first pitch of Friday’s final for a single and worked her way around the bases on a Drew Meyer bunt, passed ball and error that allowed Alyssa Koehler to reach base and Amery to take the early lead. The Warriors followed the same pitching game plan as they had in their previous playoff win over Cameron, starting Autumn Rivard and then bringing in Granica as the closer, and it worked to perfection. Myah Carlson led off the Warriors’ three-run third inning with a double, and Amery went on to add one run in the fi fth, one in the sixth and capped the game with a seventh inning two-run homer by Rachel Fouks - marking her first career home run. Fouks finished the night hitting 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Madelyn Grani-
ca was also 3-for-4. Abby Schmidt went 2-for-3 with two doubles, and Drew Granica hit 2-for-4. Rivard hit 1-for-3 and pitched the first 5 2/3 innings, striking out four batters while giving up seven hits, three walks and three earned runs. Madelyn Granica relieved Rivard with two outs in the sixth and struck out Bloomer’s lead off batter. She finished the game with four strikeouts in 1 1/3 innings with no hits, no runs and no walks. Amery’s (12-7) defense held Bloomer (17-3) to its lowest run total of the season - since its 2-8 season-opening loss to Superior (20-6) on April 20 while earning the Warriors’ seventh victory of the season by a margin of five runs or more. Amery 103 011 1 - 8 Bloomer 001 020 0 - 3
Golf second at Regionals The Amery Boys Golf team continued their strong play at the Regional Meet in Rice Lake on Tuesday, May 22. The Warriors took 2nd place in the 10-team field, with a team score of 348, finishing behind only the host school, Rice Lake. Parker Griffin led the way for the Warriors with an 81, leaving him tied for 5th place overall. Other scores for the Warriors were Noah Ward (88), Tyler Peterson (89), Austin Becker (90) and Jackson Henningsgard (93). With their 2nd place finish at Regionals, they advanced to the D2 Sectional Meet at Inshalla Country Club in Tomahawk, WI on Tuesday, May 29 with a chance to go to the State Meet. Pictured left to right: Austin Becker, Parker Griffin, Jackson Henningsgard, Tyler Peterson, Noah Ward.
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Granica muscles Amery past Cameron in first round BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s softball team brought back the hustle after losing its last two games of the regular season and finishing fourth in the Middle Border Conference. On May 23, the Warriors opened their postseason with a 3-1 regional semifinal victory over Lakeland-West Conference runner up Cameron with three-run walk off homer by Madelyn Granica in the bottom of the seventh inning. Leading up to the game-winning home run, Julia Englebretson reached base on an error and Belle Meyer came in to courtesy run for her. Rachel Fouks moved Meyer to second base with a sacrifice bunt and Meyer positioned herself on third base with a past ball. Drew Granica followed with a walk, and then Madelyn Granica drove them home. Madelyn Granica finished 2-for-4 at the plate and also got the win from the mound, where she struck out five batters in the last three innings while giving up just one hit and two walks. Autumn Rivard was the starting pitcher and gave up one hit and one unearned run in four innings. Rivard walked three batters and struck out two. Rivard also hit 1-for-2 with a walk. Ayssa Koehler and Englebretson each hit 1-for-3. With the victory, Amery improved its overall record to 11-7 while Cameron finished its season with a 12-3 record.
Warrior tennis finds tough competition at sectional BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s boys tennis team finished seventh of 17 teams at the WIAA sectional tournament in Altoona recently. Competing at No. 1 singles, Noah Rademaker (8-5) ran into a buzz saw in Sauk Prairie’s Noah Wankerl (19-4) in the first round, losing 6-1, 6-0. Wankerl went on to finish in third place. At No. 2 singles, Tommy Oman (11-2) also had tough first round competition as he lost to eventual champion Alex Sviatoslovsky (16-0) of Edgewood, 6-1, 6-3. He then lost his third place match to Carson Honkala (16-2) of Ashland, 6-3, 6-4. Luke Julson (10-3) won the most games of any Amery player at the tournament but also lost his first match at No. 3 singles, 6-4, 6-1 to runner up Avery Schams (14-2) of La Crosse Logan. Julson then lost his third place match in three sets to Ashland’s Casey Hilts (13-3) by scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Edgewood was the team champion with 43 points, followed by La Crosse Logan with 38 and Ashland with 29. Amery had 12 points. Madelyn Granica is congratulated by her teammates at home plate after scoring the winning run in the opening round of softball postseason.
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Area athletes fill 24 spots for Division 3 sectionals BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Frederic High School track was hopping with activity on May 21 as it was home to the WIAA Division 3 Track and Field Regional. Among the schools competing at the event were Clear Lake and Turtle Lake/Clayton. Clear Lake had a strong showing, placing fourth in the boys’ team standings and fi fth among the 10 girls’ teams. Turtle Lake/ Clayton came in sixth among the boys’ teams and tied with Boyceville for ninth in the girls’ team standings. Clear Lake Clear Lake racked up 14 sectional qualifying spots. Jazzy Christianson claimed the girls discus throw regional championship with a toss of 112-04. Natalie Kreier placed second in the girls’ 1,600-meter run with a time of 6:06.01 and the girls 3,200-meter run (13:29.67). And Montana Niles was right behind her in the 3,200 in third place (13:39.70). Josh Levra was the boys’ long jump silver medalist with a leap of 19-02. Kreier and Niles teamed up with Gabby Loenser and Aleena Krueger in the 4x800-meter relay and placed third with a time of 11:12.96. Conner Schramski placed third in the boys’ 100-meter dash. The boys’ 4x800-meter relay team of Kincaid Hughes, Ed Garcia, Croix Hughes and Isaac Pearson picked up third place (9:05.29). Wyatt Hase was third in the boys’ triple jump (36-08.5). Molly Peterson grabbed fourth place in the girls’ long jump with a distance of 14-02. Pearson was fourth in the boys’ 400-meter dash (54.71 seconds). Adam Loenser snagged fourth place in the boys’ 1,600-meter run (5:05.83) and 3,200-meter run (11:12.46). Claiming fourth place in the boys 4x400 meter relay were Pearson, Kincaid Hughes, Brandtsen Laursen and Garcia. Turtle Lake/Clayton Earning a qualifying spot at the Boyceville sectional from Turtle Lake/Clayton was regional girls 800-meter run champion Alison Johnson, who stopped the clock at 2:36.07. Kent Nonemacher was the
boys’ 1,600-meter run champion, blowing away the competition with a time of 4:41.31, and added second place finish in the 3,200-meter run (10:43.93). Caden Torgerson added another individual championship in the boys’ high jump (6-00) and placed second in the triple jump (3807.5). Isabelle Magnuson placed third in the girls long jump with a leap of 14-04.25. In the boys 400 meter dash, Thomas Hoffman wrapped up third place with a time of 53.42 seconds. Torgerson tied for third in the 110 meter hurdles (16.85 seconds) and claimed sole possession of third in the long jump (1901.25). Makayla Fagerlin placed fourth in the girls 200-meter dash with a time of 30.08 seconds. Shell Lake won the girls team title with 183.5 points while Clear Lake had 62.5 and TL/C, 35 points. Webster claimed the boys’ title with 126 points. Clear Lake finished with 74 points and TL/C, 65.5 points.
he boys 3200 meter relay team of (left to right) Kincaid Hughes, Ed Garcia, Isaac Pearson and Croix Hughes, placed third and advanced to the sectional meet in Boyceville.
Senior Josh Levra placed second in the long jump.
Senior Conner Schramski qualified for sectionals in the 100 meter dash.
Clear Lake junior, Jazzy Christiansen, was the regional champion in the discus.
Freshman Adam Loenser was a sectional qualifier in both the 1600 meter and 3200 meter runs by placing fourth.
Wyatt Hase, Clear Lake senior, placed third in the triple jump and qualified for sectionals.
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Amery softball blasted by Ellsworth
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Community Education has Summer Youth Activities 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 715-2689771 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 10-11:30a. 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-Wed-Fri. Registration at the Fitness Center 715-268-0117 Soccer Camp for boys and girls ages 4-16 from July 16-20. Ages 4-5 from 3:30-4:30 pm for $92. Ages 6-16 from 5-8 pm for $131. Register online www.challengersports.com by 6/1 for a free jersey. After 7/1 add $10.
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Amery Area Public Library has many programs weekly Summer is here! Get ready to read and learn all summer long with the Children’s 2018 Summer Learning Program at the Amery Area Public Library! Our theme this summer is "Libraries Rock!" Stop by the library anytime to register and sign up for awesome library programs! Here's what's coming up starting June 1st: Teen Lock-In: Friday, June 1st, 6-11 PM For teens ages 13-18. Come to the library for night games, food, movies, and more! Registration required and can be found on the library's website. Diversity Club: Fourth Friday of the month, next meeting June 22nd, from 4-7 PM. A place for teens to come together to celebrate their diversity. Ages 12-18. All are welcome! Baby Storytimes: Mondays, 10 AM Geared towards ages 0-2. Lots of singing and rhyming; moving and bouncing; books and games! STEAM Days: Tuesdays, 1 PM Geared towards kids ages 6-12. We'll be coding, breaking open our own geodes, making recycled instruments, and cooking! *Registration required for cooking programs. Kid's Yoga: Wednesdays, 10 AM Move your body
in a fun, themed class with local instructor, Soon Guenther! Family Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM Geared towards ages 3-7, but all ages are welcome! Based on the 5 components of early literacy: Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play. Thursday Performances: Thursdays, 1:30 PM at the Amery Intermediate School Cafeteria. Snake Discovery, nature centers, music from all over the world, and more! Last Day of School Cookout There will be a Last Day of School – Summer Reading Kick-Off at Amery Elementary School on the last day of school at 11:00. Come visit the library table to enter your name in the raffle! 1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child. Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for June is Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. Introducing our newest Adult Pro-
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gram: Third Thursdays! Every Third Thursday join us at the Amery Area Public Library for a DIY craft project. There’s no cost to participate. Registration is encouraged but not required. Supplies are limited. Books and Brews: Announcing the Amery Area Public Library's newest Adult Program: Books and Brews! We'll meet every first Thursday, 6-8 PM at Amery Ale Works to enjoy books, brews, and good conversation. The first meeting will be on Thursday, June 7th. We'll have a meet and greet and choose our first book then! Adult Summer Reading Program: Hello, Summer! Join the Amery Area Public Library's new summer reading program for adults. Starting June 4th until August 11th, every time you read a book or listen to an audiobook you can enter to win one of our weekly prize drawings. Every entry is eligible for the Grand Prize drawing at the end of the program! Stop by the circulation desk to register.
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Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, May 31st from 4:00-7:00 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, June 2nd from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public. E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection.
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Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative to host 80th annual meeting and member appreciation day June 8 CENTURIA –Happy 80th anniversary, co-op members! Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative will host its 80th annual meeting Friday, June 8. Co-op members are invited to the Centuria office, 1001 State Road 35 for fair-style food, giveaways, activities and prizes. A member appreciation open house will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by the annual meeting from 3 to 4 p.m. Open house activities for all ages include bucket trucks rides, face painting, bean bag toss and lineman selfie photos. Guests can meet Polk-Burnett’s Solar Sam mascot and learn about the co-op’s new SunTuria Solar development. The 10-acre array is the first utility-scale solar in Polk and Burnett counties. Co-op members and guests can also meet their co-op board directors, co-op linemen and employees, as well as representatives from other local cooperatives, including Royal Credit Union and Wisconsin Farmers Union. The open house is a great time to ask questions and learn about your electric service and co-op membership. “We encourage members to take control of the electricity you use, and the money you spend on your power bill, with Polk-Burnett's SmartHub app, EnergySense rebates and our new Beat the Peak program,” said Polk-Burnett General Manager Steve Stroshane. “Come learn more and enroll!” The first 1,000 adults to register at Polk-Burnett’s June 8 annual meeting and member appreciation day
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Jett has the spunk of a young pup. Her Springer-Lab upbringing with Midwestern values and determination, gives this seven year old girl, energy and personality. Jett has a shiny black coat and nose snip. Her docked tail wiggles with Springer delight for the activity of the day. She would love to clear your yard of chipmunks, squirrels, gophers and stray cats; at the very least, keep them running. Jett enjoys car rides and playing in water. She would be an excellent choice for a farm or country dog. Just the thought of a home in the country puts a smile on her face. This is the last week for collecting donated Garage Sale items. Our sale is Saturday June 9th. If you have a pile of treasures ready for the Arnell Garage Sale, we are ready to take them in and find them a new home. If you have pet supplies you no longer need, yard tools you’ve replaced, more knick knacks than your selves will hold or
furniture that doesn’t fit your décor any more, put them to good use helping the animals of Arnell. Your clutter is another persons’ treasure. Our annual sale is a fundraiser for the animals; your chance to donate to our non-profit shelter with stuff you already have laying around. We will gladly take it off of your hands and use it to provide a safe place for second chance pets. We accept Garage Sale donations, Monday through Saturday, 12 – 4 pm, at the shelter, 185 Griffin St. Amery. Our sale includes everything but clothing. If you need to deliver before or after our business hours, please call ahead to make arrangements, 715 2687387 (PETS). We will be happy to meet you at the shelter. This is our final call for donated goodies for the 2018 sale. Your donations make this sale a success. Our dog kennels are overflowing with dogs of all sizes and ages. From Chihuahua to Jack Russell to Airedale and
beyond, puppies, youngsters and adults with manners; they are all waiting to meet you at Arnell. Pluto and Dixie are red Lab-Hound mix puppies, 12 weeks old. Lacey is a Lemon Basset-Lab mix. She is 10 weeks. And Carley is a black Pomeranian Mix puppy, just eight weeks. She is a spitfire and will mature to 20 pounds. Cody is a wirehair Jack Russell. He is something else; a character and snuggle bunny, ready for action. Sterling and Petals are wirehair Terrier Mixes, medium size. Max is an adorable Chihuahua-Doxie mix with fold-over ears and a sweet disposition. Ms. Molly is a Brindle and White Boxer Mix. She is ready to play. Jazzie and Beck are Red Pit Bull Terrier mixes. Jazzie has tall pointed ears with a white blaze between his eyes. Beck is all red and comes with manners and personality. He learns quickly and loves attention. Charlie is a Red and White Terrier-Collie Mix, six months old and fun to be around. On the larger end of the spectrum are: Cassidy, Russo and Blue. Cassidy is a brindle and white Pointer-Hound mix. She is loving and sweet. Russo is a young Extra-Large red Airedale Terrier, full of Terrier energy and enthusiasm. Blue is a Heeler-Hound Mix. Stop in to meet one or two to see if they are for you. Every home needs a dog and every dog needs a home. Arnell Memorial Humane Society.
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Motorists and ATV/UTV Riders Urged to Share the Road Safely New Wisconsin law allows local communities to authorize ATV/UTV use on local roads with posted speed limits of 35 mph or less Motorists could be sharing the road more frequently in some areas with all-terrain and utility-terrain vehicles (ATV/UTV) under a change in state law granting local authority to allow use on roads within territorial boundaries. The state Departments of Transportation and Natural Resources urge motorists and ATV/UTV operators to stay cautious and be aware of these changes in the law: WisDOT has published a website with resources for riders and for local officials who are interested in learning more about requirements to establish ATV routes within their jurisdiction. The website also contains a downloadable flier for anyone who’d like to encourage motorists and riders to share the road. The DNR publishes additional resources to assist ATV and UTV riders with safety courses, vehicle registration and knowledge of the law. “ATVs and UTVs are growing in popularity throughout Wisconsin and, in some areas, it can be a sure sign of spring and summer to have more four-wheelers out on roads and trails,” said DNR Off-Highway Vehicle Administrator Gary Eddy. “Keep safety in the forefront of your thinking – no matter what you drive.”
SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS: When you approach ATV/UTVs on the road, slow down and be patient for a safe opportunity to pass. As ATV/ UTVs are much wider than bicycles or motorcycles, motorists will need to ensure they can achieve a wide berth that many times can extend into an oncoming traffic lane. Keep an eye out for ATV/UTV Route postings, and remember that the new law allows postings at territorial boundaries so motorists might not see additional signage along individual roads. Watch for riders. Always eliminate distractions, be patient and stay focused. SAFETY TIPS FOR ATV/UTV RIDERS: If riding on a road, stick to authorized areas. Most highways and roads statewide remain off limits. Check for posted signs or with local authorities to see if certain highways and roads are legally open. Travel at an appropriate speed and stay aware of your surroundings. Stay as visible as possible, as some drivers might not expect to be sharing the road with ATVs. Riders are required to operate headlight(s) when on or around roadways. Always remember the basics by wearing your helmet and protective gear. Most importantly, never consume alcohol or drugs before or during ATV operation.
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Visit the library or our website starting June 1 to register for the 2018 Summer Learning Program: “Libraries Rock.” Beginning the day they sign up, babies, children, and teens are eligible to earn prizes for reading, participating in free library events, and completing learning activities. The program ends on Friday, September 7th. Completed reading logs may be turned into the library or fall classroom teachers in the Amery School District STEAM Days Tuesdays, June 5-August 7, 1 PM June 5: Vinyl Art June 12: Geology June 19: Martha’s Kitchen: Pizza (sign-up required) June 26: Rock Characters July 3: No Program July 10: Martha’s Kitchen: Tacos (sign-up required) July 17: Recycled Instruments July 24: Code Your Jam July 31: The Science of Sound with Peter Johnson *Sponsored by Friends of the AAPL August 7: Martha’s Kitchen: Breakfast (sign-up required) Thursday Performances June 7: Fresh Water Songs: Lau Hawaiian Collective *Sponsored by the Friends of the AAPL June 14: National Eagle Center *Sponsored by the Amery Woman’s Club June 21: The Mystery of the Golden Piano: Science Tellers Wild West June 28: Snake Discovery *Sponsored by Healing Ways July 5th: No program July 12: Animals Nobody Loves: Wildlife Science Center July 19: Digeridoo: Musical Trees from Down Under Steve Sklar and Johnna Morrow July 26: No program August 2: Carpenter Nature Center August 9: Jack & Kitty* *Sponsored by and held at Golden Age Manor Baby Storytime (Ages 0-2): Mondays, June 4-August 6, 10 AM Kid’s Yoga with Soon Guenther (All Ages): Wednesdays, June 6-August 8, 10 AM
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SPECIAL EVENTS Rockin’ Summer Book Club: Bud, Not Buddy Wednesday, July 11, 1 PM *Copies available at the AAPL and in the MORE system Friday Night at the Library: A Musical Double Feature Friday, July 20th Coco (All ages): 5-7 PM Grease (12+): 7-9 PM Teen Programs (Ages 13+) *Registration for all events is on our website: www.amerylibrary.org Teen Lock-in Friday, June 1, 6-11 PM *Registration required Teen Volunteer Day @ Community Homestead Wednesday, June 13, 2-4:30 p.m. 501 280th St., Osceola, WI 54020 “Basics of Bike Maintenance” Class of Cyclova Wednesday, June 20, 5-7 PM @St. Croix Falls Public Library Teen Kayak Trip with the St. Croix River Association Wednesday, June 27, 1-6 PM Meet at MN Interstate Park Boat Landing, pick up at Osceola Boat Landing *Registration required Pedal Power: Teen Bike Trip Saturday July 14th, 2-6 PM Stower Seven Lakes Trail: Nye-Amery-Nye Drop off and pick up at Trail lot next to Brothers Country Mart in Nye, 2061 75th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 *Registration required Questions? Contact Martha Kaempffer, Youth Services Librarian, Amery Area Public Library 715.268.9340 ext. 3 mkaempffer@amerylibrary.org
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$150,000 Grant Awarded to St. Croix Falls Civic Auditorium Project St. Croix Falls – The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation has awarded a capital project grant of $150,000 for the restoration and expansion of the 1916 Civic Auditorium in historic downtown St. Croix Falls. Formerly, the Andersen Foundation, the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation, based in Bayport Minnesota was established in 1959. Although they accept grant applications from all over the United States, their giving history demonstrates a longstanding commitment to bettering the lives of people living in the St. Croix River Valley. “We are humbled and filled with Civic Auditorium Pride,” said Irene Bugge, member of the grant writing work group, a team of dedicated volunteers that includes Carol Lenhart, Paul Supplee, Fay Caneday, Kelly Sylte, and Josiah Laubenstein. “This generous and substantial grant from the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation helps spur us on to the finish line.” Bugge said. All volunteers on the team are new to grant writing and on steep learning curves. Their carefully prepared 23page document to the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation tells the story of this historic building and its economic, social and cultural importance to the community. “In addition to energizing and inspiring all the people in the Valley eager to see the Civic Auditorium reopen, receiving such a grant helps convince future donors that this campaign is worthwhile and will be successful,” said Carol Lenhart, work team lead. In grant applications going forward, the Fred C. and Katherine B. An-
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dersen Foundation can be added to a growing list that includes: the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the WEDC, Andersen Corporate Foundation, Hugh J. Andersen Foundation, Hardenbergh Foundation and Kohl Charitable Trust. “Being awarded these foundation grants further strengthens the foresight and wisdom of City leaders and residents of the Falls area who have supported this project over the past decade of research, planning and fundraising,” said Meg Luhrs, Centennial Committee member. Luhrs was integrally involved in the 2007 Master Planning Process for the project and cochair of the 2011 Living Landmark Committee that laid the foundation for this expansion and rehabilitation project. The Civic Auditorium project has received substantial support from the City of St. Croix Falls including allocation of $3.2 million TID Tax Increment District funds. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation similarly convinced that expanding and rehabilitating the Civic
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100-year time line that celebrates the Civic Auditorium’s first 100 years of service. There is also an elevator fund that was started as a challenge grant of $45,000 by an anonymous couple that wishes to focus their giving on making the Civic Auditorium accessible. A website has been established to learn more about the Civic Auditorium project and pledges to the fundraising campaign can be made via www.scfcivicauditorium. com or make checks payable to SCF Civic Auditorium and mail to Centennial Committee, City of St. Croix Falls, 710 Hwy 35 S, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. For more information or to volunteer contact Irene Bugge, 715554-2501 or Meg Luhrs, 715-553-3145. Every foundation gift, individual/group pledge/ donation or corporate marketing sponsorship brings the community closer to celebrating the grand reopening of the Civic Auditorium.
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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Thank you to all of our volunteers and those of you who purchased brats from our Dick’s Brat Stand. It was a great success and we really do appreciate the support from the community. Our next Brat Stand will take place on Wednesday June 20th. Our next birthday party will take place on Friday June 15th at noon. It is for the April, May & June birthdays, but it does not have to be your birthday, nor do you have to be a member to attend. The meal is at noon followed by a dance presentation by the Karar Ballet Company. The girls who range from 10-17 will dazzle you with their amazing ballet skills. The cost is only $6 per person. Call 715268-6605 to make your reservations. If you are looking for a great gift or something to decorate your house with, we are currently having a quilt raffle. The beautiful homemade country quilt was donated to the center by one of our members. Come check out the quilt which is hanging in the hallway of the Amery Area Community Center. Tickets can be purchased at the Center and the cost is $1 per ticket or 6 for $5.
Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am-2pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out! We are looking for vendors to participate in our Annual Vendor and Bake Sale Fundraiser which be held on June 30th from 9am-2pm. Tables are only $20 and we are looking forward to having a large variety of vendors. Please contact the Center if you have any questions. We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, sympathy cards, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and coffee. Tuesday pool winners on May 1st were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Paul Seidel came in third, Gene Pribnow placed fourth and Jerry Fisher took home the consolation prize. Tuesday pool players on May 15th were Gary
Snelling in first place, Allen Frank in second, Gene Pribnow took third, and Les Peterson received the consolation prize. Tuesday pool player winners on May 22nd were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Gene Pribnow took third, Jean Frank won fourth place and Jerry Fisher won the consolation prize. Thursday pool players on May 17th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Wendell Anderson came in third, and Les Peterson won the consolation prize. Wii bowling winners on May 22nd were Carl Johnson in first, Jerry Fisher in second and Sandy White in third place. Wednesday bridge winners on May 16th were Patty Talbot in first, Sydney Lund in second, Lou Molnar took third and Sue Saarem placed fourth. Monday bridge winners on May 14th were Marion Christensen in first and Dorothy Lehmann took second. Congratulations to all! Susan Shachtman Assistant Director
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If you lived in Lennox Valley during my childhood, you were familiar with A.J. Fryerson. And if you knew A.J. Fryerson, you knew one thing above all: He complained about everything. I don’t mean just a few things. I mean
everything. He complained because the Valley didn’t have a traffic light. Then, when the town installed its first light on Bearden’s Corner, he complained about that. He complained because he couldn’t get a beer at either of the town’s eating establishments. Then, when the town held a referendum and the Hoffbrau started serving beer, he complained about that. He complained because all the “preachers in town” were “older than dirt.” Then he complained when the Lutherans called Brother Jacob, and he complained even louder when he learned the young pastor preached in his bare feet. Simply put, A.J. lived to complain, and like most folks who complain all the time, hardly anyone noticed when A.J. got hot under the collar. He was the most frequent caller on “Renderings with Raymond,” and after Raymond took a break from airing his show following his mayoral defeat, A.J. complained about that. KANABEC COUNTY Iris Long, editor of The Hometown News, had a love-hate relationship with A.J. On one hand, she would tell her friends A.J. was “dumber than dirt.” On the other hand, Fryerson THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 could be counted on to provide at least with additional questions. Her email The Polk County Ag Teachers and VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 one letter to the editor each week. is: dschott@clwarriors.org. Extension are running our county Although no one gave much, if any, Registration forms are available the Tractor Safety Program again this year thought to A.J.’s rantings, they would morning of the course beginning or you June 18-21st. The cost is $25 for the four pick up the paper to see what he was can receive a copy from any of the counday course. Miglewood Farms will complaining about this week. ty Ag Instructors or Extension Office. be hosting the course this year. The Class begins at 8 a.m. and conclude by address is 60 105th St. Deer Park, WI. PINE CITY 2:00 each day. Students or parents can contact Mrs. Dani Schott, Clear Lake Ag Instructor
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Annual Lake Edition, Amery Trail Days events scheduled for Friday and Saturday How was your Memorial Day weekend? Despite the fact that it was extremely hot, humid, and then even a bit stormy, I had a great weekend! On Friday night we headed up north for a weekend adventure…and believe me, it was an adventure. After having a little tire problem on one Pounding of the trucks, the adventure was still very fun with lots of laughs. I the have attached a picture of our group Pavement as we ventured out on a trail ride. We had 8 machines in the group. Pam Humpal Needless to say it was a dusty and hot ride, but still very enjoyable. Monday morning we went to the Memorial Day ceremony at the Deer Park Cemetery, and then hurried back to catch part of the one in Amery. Thank you to everyone who had a part in the nice ceremonies, and also, to those who spruced up the cemeteries for the weekend. Your hard work looks
great! And once again, a very special salute to the men and women who have and are serving our country…thank you for your great sacrifice and dedication! Welcome to the 23rd Annual Amery Trail Days this Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2. The event starts with the Community-Wide Garage Sales on Friday. Please check the special map in this issue for details and locations of the participating sales. Here is the line-up for Saturday… *7-11am Fly In/Drive In Pancake Breakfast at the Amery Airport. *8am ATV/UTV Trail Ride to Turtle Lake and back sponsored by the Southern Polk County ATV/UTV Club. 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 sponsored by Polk County Sportsmen’s Club -FREE Ice Cream Cones served by Beaver Brook Badgers -FREE Blood Pressure Check and information by Amery EMS -View Amery Fire Department Trucks -Sparky The Fire Dog will be on hand -Informational display by the Snowmobile and ATV/UTV Clubs *3-6pm Taco Dinner at the Amery Ambulance Garage with Silent Auction/ Raffle The Amery Free Press will also be set up at Amery Trail Days offering $10 off any new or renewal subscriptions. The special
DNR board OKs buck-only for just 1 Wisconsin county MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials have approved a 2018 deer hunting structure that imposes buck-only restrictions in just one county this fall. The Department of Natural Resources' board unanimously approved a plan Wednesday that would make Iron County the only county where hunters can kill only bucks. The move signals the DNR believes the state's northern herd has regenerated. Buck-only restrictions protect does so
they can give birth, leading to a larger herd. The board designated Ashland, Eau Claire, Iron and Vilas counties as buck-only last year. Citizen advisory councils in Ashland and Price counties wanted buck-only restrictions this year out of fears a mid-April snowstorm led to higher deer mortality. But DNR Secretary Dan Meyer told the board in a memo that only portions of each county experienced a severe winter.
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is available on Saturday, June 2, ONLY! Amery Trail Days is a fun event for the whole family…Please join us! This issue is the Amery Free Press Annual Lake Edition. The issue goes to our regular subscribers plus door to door around Lake Wapogasset, Bear Trap Lake and Lake Magnor. If you know of someone around the lakes that did not receive a copy of this week’s paper please have them stop by the Amery Free Press office and pick one up. Now it is time to switch my column to a high school sports column… Congratulations and Good Luck to the following students for advancing to the state track meet this week in La Crosse: *Pole Vault-Grace Grimm, Amery *Amery 4x800 Relay-Devan Nelson, Galen Coy, Alexis Gonsalez, Jude Ingham, Dylan Eiynck, Nick Erickson *Amery 4x100 Relay-Dalton Johnson, Lance Waalen, James Baillargeon, Gus Wentz, Wyatt Luchtenburg *Discuss Throw-Jazzy Christiansen, Clear Lake *Long Jump-Josh Levra, Clear Lake Good Luck to the following athletes as they continue to play in tournament games/meets… *Amery Golf-May 29 *Amery Softball-May 29 at Northwestern *Clear Lake Baseball-May 29 at Clear Lake vs Prairie Farm *Luck/Frederic Baseball-May 29 at Webster *Amery Soccer-May 31 at Amery vs Three Lakes/ Phelps Congratulations to the Amery Graduates as they march across the stage this Sunday, June 3. Hard to believe how fast time flies by! Good Luck graduates as you close a chapter in your life and begin a new one. June…what’s up with that? Yes another month is fast approaching. Take time to stop and smell the roses, and enjoy! Have a great week!
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Meet at Cattail Trailhead. Sponsored by Southern Polk County ATV/UTV Club
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Left: Volunteers from the high school helped place flowers in urns in the cemetery. Right: Polk County Veterans Affairs officer Rick Gates was honored by the VFW and American Legion.
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Fun and Recreation . . . just great living and all the professional services, merchantile establishments and natural facilities to help you enjoy this great time of year! K Stower Seven Lakes State Trail Bike and hike K Amery Golf Course Challenging 18-hole course. Beautiful clubhouse facilities. K North Park Picnic Shelter, Play Area, Ball Park, Tennis Courts, Horseshoe Court, Basketball Court, Skateboard Park, Disc Golf, Campsites
K South Twin Park Tennis Courts, Picnic Shelter, Beach K York Park Nature Center 2-1/2 miles of rustic hiking trails with handicapped peer. Member location of the Great Wisconsin Birding Trail.
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WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING FESTIVITIES IN AMERY THIS SEASON 23rd Annual
Amery Trail Days Friday-Saturday, June 1 & 2
Amery Art Fair Saturday, June 16 NORTH PARK
Music on the River June 15, July 20 & Aug. 17 MICHAEL PARK
Giant Ice Cream Sundae & Freedom Sale Friday, July 6
Fourth of July Fireworks Display & AHS Band Concert
Wednesday, July 4 -Soldiers’ Field (raindate July 5) 69th Annual
Amery Fall Festival September 14-15-16
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Associate Level Administrative Assistant Community Services Division Government Center Full-time/Non-Exempt Position Wage: DOQ Provide general administrative support to the management and oversight of the program’s medical records, including bookkeeping & maintenance of records. Customer service responsibilities include patient registration and scheduling. Associate’s degree as Administrative Assistant or related field with 2 years of experience in related work; equivalent combination considered.
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Performs a variety of janitorial and custodial tasks to maintain clean and safe buildings and grounds. Polk County would be pleased to train necessary skills and knowledge related to this position to an individual that demonstrates the ability to be flexible, a team-player, accountability and offer strong, quality customer service.
Deadline to apply: June 10, 2018
Editor The Amery Free Press is seeking a writer to tell compelling stories about our community. The editor is the primary generator of news for our print and online editions. If you can see beyond the obvious, spot the little things that make our community special and share them with our readers, we may have the ideal job for you. 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. Benefits package includes paid time off; health, vision, dental, disability insurance and 401k. Send resume and clips to Tom Stangl Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 Amery, WI 54001 tstangl@theameryfreepress.com
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Frontier AgAg & Turf, your local Deere dealer Turtle Lake, WI is looking for a Store Administrator. Frontier & Turf is John looking forinskilled Highly qualified candidates will have strong Accounting skills, very organized, detail oriented, can work Service Technicians in: Job duties include, but are not limited to independently, and have a professional demeanor. Osceola, WI An ESOP Company Turtle Lake, WI Answering a multi-line phone system / internal paging system New Richmond, WI
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Ideal candidates will have: YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, Journal Entry A 1+ years of experience performing service work on agricultural (John Deere, preferred) Postequipment Cash Receipts A Successful completion of a 1 or 2 year equipment Data Entry repair / maintenance program, preferred A Proficient knowledge of mechanical, and Accounts Receivable / aged trialelectrical balance reports hydraulic systems used in the repair and maintenance of Daily Bank Deposits agricultural and turf equipment **** $1,000 Sign-On Bonus**** basic Strong Computerskills Skills (MS Office) A Strong computer A The ability to operate agricultural equipment Buildings, a busy leader in post-frame (pole A schedule that allows for extended hours and Saturday shiftsLester during our Spring and Fall A A schedule that allows for Saturday hours and extended seasons barn) construction has an exciting full-time scheduling during our customer’s critical busy season carpentry opportunity based out of the Clayton A Dedication and commitment to quality workmanship area. We are a safety conscious, quality-minded, and customer If you have theservice skills we are looking for please apply on-line at www.frontieragturf.com team oriented company. A Strong verbal and written communication skills Benefits include: • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Vision Insurance • 401k with Employer Match • Long Term Disability • Accident Insurance • Identity Theft Insurance
• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Short Term Disability • Critical Illness Insurance • And more!
Highly qualified candidates should apply on-line www.frontieragturf.com Frontier Ag & Turf has a variety of other career opportunities for skilled employees who want to be part of the dynamic and growing agricultural field.
We are seeking candidates with knowledge and experience using hand tools, power tools and various construction equipment. Experience in post-frame construction is a plus. Responsibilities range from basic framing to exterior finish work. This position may require occasional travel with per diem included for overnight stays.
Pay is competitive and based on experience. Full-time employees will also receive a full benefits package. Come join our team and help build someone’s dream! Apply online at www.lesterbuildings.com (Construction Clayton) EEO/AA Employer
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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Ideas are dime a dozen. People who put them into action are Carolyn Lumsden priceless.
This makes a good warm ice cream topping and is made on the grill while you’re making other foods.
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If you like coconut, you might want to try this coconut muffin recipe. COCONUT MUFFINS Combine in larger bowl: 2 c. flour 1/2 c. sugar 3 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt In another bowl, combine: 1 egg 2/3 c. milk 1/3 c. veg. oil 1/2 tsp. coconut extract Add the egg/milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until well combined. Add and mix in: 1/4 c. flaked coconut Put mixture into 8 greased or lined muffin cups. Combine and sprinkle on top: 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. flaked coconut 1 T. butter, softened 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Cool in muffin cups for 5 minutes on wire rack, then remove muffins and put on wire rack. Serve warm or cooled. Makes 8 muffins. This is a nice breakfast. Serve to family or guests. It is made in about half an hour in your microwave. HAM AND BROCCOLI QUICHE Put into greased 9” microwave safe dish: 2 c. shredded hash browns Microwave, uncovered, on high 4 minutes or until thawed. Then press onto the bottom and up the sides of the dish. Microwave on high for 3 minutes (uncovered). Sprinkle on top of the hash browns: 1 c. shredded cheese (4 oz.) 1 c. diced fully cooked ham 1 c. chopped fresh broccoli Combine and pour over the above: 4 eggs 1/2 c. milk 1 tsp. dried minced onion 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Put a piece of waxed paper on top of dish and microwave at 70% power for 10-12 minutes or until set. Let stand for about 5 minutes then cut and serve. Serves 4. This recipe is for 850 watt microwave so if you have a different power, adjust time and power accordingly.
WARM APPLE TOPPING Peel and slice each apple into 16 wedges: 3 medium tart apples Put onto the middle area of a 18” square of heavy foil. Sprinkle on top: 1/3 c. raisins 1 T. lemon juice Combine in bowl: 1/3 c. brown sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. cloves 1/8 tsp. salt Cut in: 2 T. cold butter Add and combine: 1/3 c. finely chopped walnuts Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apples and raisins. Fold the foil over the apple mixture. Grill over indirect medium heat for 18-22 minutes or until apples are tender. Spoon some of the mixture over ice cream for dessert. Makes about 3 cups topping. This is a good meal on your grill. It makes a larger portion so invite family or friends. BRATWURST SUPPER Cut each bratwurst into thirds and put into a heavy-duty foil bag (17x15”): 3 pounds uncooked bratwurst links Add to the bag and mix together: 3 pounds small red potatoes, cut into wedges 1 pound baby carrots (trimmed if need be) 1 large red onion, sliced and separated into rings 2 jars (4-1/2 oz. ea.) whole mushrooms, drained 1/4 c. butter, cubed 1 envelope onion soup mix 3 T. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. pepper or to taste Grill, covered, over medium heat for 45-55 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink. Serves 10-12. Hint: Use any sausage you like instead of bratwurst, if desired.
This is a make-ahead dessert that will be good for any meal or special treat, too. Looks luscious and tastes luscious. SUPER EASY STRAWBERRY PIE You will need one 9” baked pie crust. Combine in saucepan, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly: 3/4 c. sugar 2 T. cornstarch 1 c. water Remove from heat and stir in until dissolved completely: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) strawberry gelatin Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until slightly cooled. Meanwhile arrange in the bake pie crust: 4 c. fresh strawberries, de-topped, washed, drained and cut into slices Pour the cooled gelatin mixture on top of the strawberries. Refrigerate until set. Serves 6. Hint: If you wish, when serving, add some whipped cream/ topping on top if desired. Tips: To plump raisins or other dried fruit, put into MW safe bowl, add a bit of water and cover. MW until plumped and drain. Add to your recipe. When preparing fresh pineapple, cut off the outer shell and remove the ‘eyes’ with a grapefruit spoon.
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For the month of June, artZ Gallery presents: “Reflections of Nature” “I have a strong connection to our environment and specifically animals, and spending time with them always replenishes my spirit and soul. I aspire to capture their emotions in my work.” A professional innovator, speaker, teacher & consultant in the field of Design, Ryan is graduate of the University of Minnesota, and now oversees the Executive MHA and health care offerings at the U of M. Ryan’s work can be viewed here: www.ryanarmbruster.com/gallery
Sr. Kristine Haugen is well known in the Amery area for her inspirational paintings, music. “Living close to nature never fails to inspire me, thus this show is aptly named “Reflections of Nature”. Having tried many different mediums through the years, I usually return to water media to try to capture the beauty I see around me in these North
Jan Killian is offering “Painting Techniques with Alcohol Ink “class on June 30th, 10-4pm, cost is Christy Wetzig - potter
She has brought her pots to show and sell at galleries, street fairs, and farmer’s markets throughout the upper Midwest. Christy and her family have begun carving out a homestead in the woods in Frederic, WI, where she has also been firing her newly-built wood-fueled kiln. She is excited to explore the effects of the wood ash, which, when it melts onto the porcelain pots, yields subtle flesh tones and reveals the path of the flame through the kiln. Stoking a kiln with wood completes the circle of hand-made pots, which are then hand-fired, and, hopefully, used by another hand. See Christy’s work at: www. theclaylife.wordpress.com
“A tree has hope” - Sr. Kristine Haugen
woods of Wisconsin. I truly believe that there can be a transcendent or mystical life to art which speaks to the artist and viewer alike. My hope is that others find inspiration and meaning in my artwork.” See Sister’s work at: www.hermitagearts.com. Christy Wetzig is a potter working in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she received a B.A. in art and writing from Bethel College in 2001 and has worked at a home studio in clay ever since. She primarily uses porcelain, fired in a soda kiln with simple glazes and flashing slips. Christy’s pots are inspired by natural forms; they are made with the belief that life is richer and more human when it is accompanied by handmade vessels, crafted for the eye and the hand.
Ryan Armbruster grew up outdoors. He spent his time outside, hot or cold, rain or shine, day or night. And then he lost that connection for many years… college, career…. When he picked up a camera for the first time a few years ago, he had a reason and a tool to reconnect. “Observing our amazing natural world can provide so much joy, gratitude and wonder…if we can only stop to pay the attention. In some ways, I hope my wildlife photography can reveal some of this splendor for those that haven’t taken the time to simply pause and observe its beauty. All of my work reflects wild animals in the natural habitats, with no baiting, feeding or calling, and nothing is added or deleted from the photos. They are simply observations of what’s right here with us.”
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$75. Register at artZ or contact Jan at: jkwoolyfrog@ gmail.com. artZ Gallery is an artist owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists interested in exhibiting at, can get application information at the Gallery or visit the website: www.artzgallery.org artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin 54001. Hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10 – 5:00
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ADRC Annual Centenarian Search Do you know someone who is 100 years of age or older and living in Polk or Burnett Counties? Each year the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin recognizes and celebrates our county Centenarians—individuals who are 100 years of age or older! Last year we celebrated 21 centenarians (over 2100 years of life, experiences and wisdom) total between Polk and Burnett Counties. All Centenarians are celebrated and presented certificates and letters from Wisconsin State Legislatures and a certificate from the ADRC of Northwest WI at either the Polk County Centenarian Celebration (during the Polk County Fair) or Burnett County Centenarian Celebration (during the Burnett County Agricultural Society Fair). In addition, they are featured in The Voice (the ADRC monthly newsletter), in local newspapers and at the ADRC booth at the Polk County Fair, Burnett County Agricultural Society Fair, Central Burnett County Fair, and Osceola Community Fair. Please contact Carrie at the ADRC of Northwest WI at 877-485-2372 if you know someone who was born in 1918 or before and would like to be celebrated!
Wisconsin Interstate Park Calendar of Events Thursday, May 31, 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.
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.
Friday, June 1 2:30 pm—3:30 pm WI Memory Game. How well do you know your state symbols? Flip over a card to find out anything from our state dog, to our state dance. Check it out at the Ice Age Center.
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.
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
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.
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 31: Beef stroganoff with noodles, California blend vegetables, buttered bread, cheesecake with fruit topping. Friday, June 1: Roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, dilled carrots, buttered roll, fruit pie. Monday, June 4: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, brussels sprouts, fruit in gelatin. Tuesday, June 5: Pork chop in mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread and butter, fruit.
SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register. Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457. Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601. Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge. The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group. This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding. Led by a certified breastfeeding counselor, who is also a registered nurse and a mother of four, attendees learn from, share with, and support other mothers who are breastfeeding. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding are strongly encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic, Boardroom, 2nd floor. No fee, no registration required, just stop by. Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.
C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message. Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public. Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information. Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge. Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register. Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105. Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome. Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474. Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does.
Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360. 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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Thursday, May 31— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or Little John donut, yogurt or yogurt parfait. Elementary lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich or Warrior burger, french fries, carrots with dip, applesauce, blueberries. HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, muffin, french toast sticks, oatmeal bar, Nutri Grain bar. HS lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich or Warrior burger, potato wedges/cheese sauce, steamed broccoli, mandarin oranges, strawberries. Friday, June 1— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or french toat sticks, cheese omelet. Elementary lunch: Taco in a bag or soft-shell taco, fixings, refried beans, grapes, slushie fruit cup. High school breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, “Gripz” graham crackers, cook’s choice, cereal bar, sausage links. High school lunch: Tacos or ham & cheese sandwich, fixing, refried beans, pineapple tidbits, grapes, sherbet. Monday, June 4— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or oatmeal, cereal bar. Elementary lunch: Elementary picnic - Hot dog or sloppy joe on a bun, vegetables with dip, chips, applesauce, cookie. High school breakfast: Cereal, Nutri Grian bar, chocolate chip “UBR,” cereal bar, cook’s choice. High school lunch: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken sandwich, fries, baked beans, fruit cook’s choice. Tuesday, June 5— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or donuts, Cook’s choice. Elementary lunch: Pizza, carrots with dip, steamed corn, fruit cook’s choice. High school breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, muffin, Little John donut, cook’s choice. High school lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread, spaghetti sauce, vegetables with dip, steamed corn, fruit cook’s choice, cookie.
Thursday, May 31— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini pancakes or Warrior sandwich or cereal and cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice. Lien elementary lunch: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, steamed vegetable, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate lunch: IS Picnic - Grilled hot dog, chips, watermelon, ice cream treat. Middle school lunch: Cook’s choice. High school lunch: Cook’s choice. Friday, June 1— Breakfast in all buildings: Bacon egg scramble or yogurt parfait or cereal and graham, fruit choices, fruit juice. Lien elementary lunch: End of Year Picnic - Grilled hot dogs, baked chips, fresh vegetables, watermelon and berries. Intermediate lunch: Cook’s choice. Middle school lunch: Reward Day - Bag lunch. High school lunch: Cook’s choice.
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BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls Gemma Ilene Burdick, 8 lbs. 10 ozs., born on May 15 to Andrea Pigman and Chuck Burdick of Lewis. Nevaeh Kaliska Mason, 6 lbs. 13 ozs., born on May 21 to Lissa Rader and Preston Mason of Grantsburg.
BRIDGE THURSDAY NIGHT BRIDGE RESULTS North-South 1st: Gene and Judy Collier 2nd: (tie) Evie Porter and Dorothy Lehman; Bonnie Wilhelm and Shirley Klopotek East-West 1st: Bill Patterson and Peggy Farmer 2nd: Pat Carlson and Kate Kellermon
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten graduate The Amery Area Public Library has another happy graduate of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Congratulations to Master Justin Christenson, and a big shout out to Justin’s family for reading him 1,000+ books!
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Amery Memory Care was treated to Endowment Fund Established for a Makeover Night! The residents at Amery Memory Care were pampered this past Monday at our 3rd Annual Mary Kay Makeover Night!! Independent Beauty Consultants Jessica Heiden and Denise Faaren, and Senior Mary Kay Consultant Sarie Transue were brought on board by Mary Kay Independent Sales Director Keri Reed and volunteered their time and supplies to give our amazing and well deserving ladies (& a couple gentle-
men) a night of beauty!!!! They enjoyed wonderful and soothing Satin Hands massages (the guys’ favorite), refreshing facials, and gorgeous makeup application. We were also blessed to have talented photographer, Kylie Crawford of Kylie Crawford Photography LLC, join our Makeover Night and she captured special photos of the residents! Kylie even made a special connection to our of our residents, Jean Murphy. A fellow Irish gal
who also was a very talented photographer in her lifetime. They enjoyed a delightful conversation about Jean’s past work and made a plan to visit again soon. J It means so much when volunteers from our community share their time and talents with our residents. We are so thankful for their generosity and kindness. It truly makes such an impact to their quality of life.
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River Falls, WI: The St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team, Inc. has opened an endowed fund with the St. Croix Valley Foundation. St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team, Inc. through its values and beliefs and through its services, works toward the realization of a shared vision of a society without violence. “Establishing an endowment fund to serve individuals in the Valley is an important step for the St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team, Inc.”, said Sharon Bergsholm, St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team, Inc. Board Chair. “We now have another way for families to support this organization, now and in the future.” “Endowed funds are forever,” said President Jane Stevenson of the Foundation. “I believe strongly in endowments and encourage nonprofit organizations to establish one for themselves whenever they are able to. As the fund grows over time, it provides an additional income stream to fund the nonprofit’s programs and operations. In addition, many donors prefer giving to an endowment.” The St. Croix Valley Foundation will invest and manage the endowment fund for St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team, Inc. St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team is a unique organization, offering forensic evidence collection and support in multiple counties and multiple settings. In addition, St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team facilitates advocacy services for victims, optimizing linkages and resources within the community. The St. Croix Valley Foundation was established in 1996 by local individuals in the valley who saw the benefits that a community foundation could bring. It has approximately $60 million in assets under management. It serves the region through ten local affiliated foundations in Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Amery, New Richmond, Somerset and the Northwest Alliance in Wisconsin; and in the Lower St. Croix Valley, Stillwater and the Chisago Lakes in Minnesota.
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Workshop helps older adults identify what they can do to prevent a fall
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By: Larry Phillipson 5-13-2018 Frederic, WI—Are you an older adult with a fear of falling? Have you had one or more falls in the last year? Take the Stepping On, a fall prevention workshop taking place Tuesdays from 9:0011:00am, June 5-July 17, 2018, at Golden Oaks Apartments, Frederic, WI. Throughout the workshop, participants receive support and information from trained leaders, local guest experts, and fellow participants. According to the National Council on Aging, studies show that a combination of behavior changes can significantly reduce falls among older adults. These changes, all covered in this Stepping On Workshop, include: •Participating in a physical activity regimen with balance, strength training and flexibility components. •Consulting with a health professional about getting a fall risk assessment.
•Having medications reviewed periodically. •Getting eyes and ears checked annually. •Making sure the home environment is safe and supportive.
Now Mother's Day is here, We remember her, she was a dear. She sacrificed a lot in her life, Being a mother, making a home and being a wife. Her love and care was taken for granted, The love in our souls was planted. For some of us she is still around, For others she is in Heaven in the ground.
Previous participants comment: •“I am now more aware of my surroundings. •“This class helped me develop healthy habits—I now make exercise part of my daily routine.” •“I learned about a new tool, walking sticks, that will help me on my daily walks.” The cost of this 7 week workshop is $10 per person OR $15 per married couple. For more information or to sign up for the class, contact Carrie Myers at the ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372.
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If I could bring her back a few minutes to say.... How much I appreciated her along the way! When I was a kid we'd go to Grandma's house on Mother's Day, Layer cake and picture taking made quite an array. If your mother is still here, Tell her you love her, she brings you cheer. No salary or money for pay, She quietly did her work everyday. Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate for Amery, Wisconsin
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Fine Arts evening tops off school year
The final concerts of the school year was held May 14. The choir and band performed, and student art was on display.
Special performances of solo and ensemble groups were a highlight of the evening.
Madelyn Granica’s charcoal drawing was among the art on display,
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Amery Public Library hosting 4th antique appraisal event AMERY — Amery Public Library will host its 4th antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wis., on July 13, starting at 3 p.m. All items to be appraised must be registered in advance for this program, which can be done by contacting the library help desk or by calling 715-268-9340. Moran is available to make home visits for people with big things or fragile things (or a lot of things). House calls are $75 an hour and there is no mileage charge if within 10 miles of the appraisal event site. To arrange, call 715-2815060 or email moranm1953@ gmail.com. Categories of acceptable objects may include: Fine art, including paintings, drawings, prints and statuary. Furniture (photos of large pieces may be sent to me in advance). Ceramics, including figural pottery, vases, dishes, kitchenware and stoneware. Glassware, including lighting, marbles and souvenir items.
Vintage photographs, including snapshots, tintypes, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes. Advertising, including posters, lithographed tin, paper
and figural objects. Folk art, including carvings, quilts, weathervanes, windmill weights and “outsider” art. Assorted toys, including
dolls (bisque, composition and plastic), windups and mechanical banks. Metalware, including iron, bronze, brass, pot metal, silver, silver plate. Clocks, including mantel, hanging and figural; also pocket and wristwatches. Costume jewelry, including brooches, bracelets, earrings. Musical Instruments, including string, wind and reed instruments. Books. Sporting Memorabilia. Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; Beanie Babies. Questions about objects not covered here can be submitted to Moran in advance to determine if they are appropriate. Suggested categories for advance inquiry include, but are not limited to: Oriental, Native American and other tribal objects (African, Oceanic); ancient artifacts (Egyptian and other early cultures); fossils and minerals; books; automotive items;
nautical and military-related objects; records; antique tools and technological objects (typewriters, cameras, assorted machinery or instruments for scientific measure, like sextants, telescopes, microscopes, etc.). When in doubt, email inquiry can often address this. Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., he has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media’s Antiques Group. He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles. Moran bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana, and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years.
Free fun for everyone June 2-3, 2018 The fi rst full weekend of June is the perfect weekend to try a new outdoors activity or return to one you haven’t tried in a long time. Challenge yourself and try them all!
Free Fishing Weekend
Wisconsin residents and visitors can fish anywhere for free in Wisconsin. No license is needed -- this includes
inland trout and Great Lakes trout and salmon fishing. New to fishing or just need to brush up on your casting? Attend one of the free fishing clinics being hosted around the state. Free fishing equipment for loan at more than 50 sites, DNR offices, and partner organizations. Fishing rules such as limits,
size and species of fish that you can keep do apply during free fishing weekend.
trails also may waive fees on this day.
State Parks Free Fun Weekend
All state trail pass fees on all DNR-owned properties are waived. Cooperatively-run state trails also may waive fees.
All state park vehicle admission fees on all DNRowned properties are waived. All state trail pass fees on all DNR-owned properties are waived. Cooperatively-run state
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3rd Annual Polk County Suicide Awareness Walk Attracts 700+ Participants, Raises $42K for Suicide Prevention Programing The 3rd annual Polk County Suicide Awareness Walk (PCSAW) which took place, May 19 at Pine Park in Balsam Lake, brought together more than 700 people, many of whom have lost loved ones to suicide, for an event that featured a post-walk presentation by Kevin Hines, a suicide prevention advocate who survived a suicide attempt in 2000 when he leapt from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The 2018 PCSAW raised more than $42,000, the most ever in the three year history of the event. Funds were raised through individual registrations, donations to fundraising teams, and through generous community support from local businesses and other organizations. All proceeds from the event benefit the Mental Health Task Force of Polk County (MHTF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness for mental health and mental health services in the community. The PCSAW supports the MHTF’s youth prevention programs, including Polk County YScreen, which offers emotional health screening to freshman at area high schools. In addition, proceeds from the PCSAW help fund two new projects available to all eight Polk County School districts; a School-Based Mental Health Collaborative which provides resources, training and support for school mental health services, and a psychoeducational group program, which offers counseling designed to meet the needs of students specific to each school. Money
people together as a community to raise money and help build awareness for suicide prevention in Polk County and in our schools, to give kids an outlet and encourage positive emotional health. In three years, the PCSAW has attracted nearly 2000 total participants and raised more than $100,000 in support of the MHTF. Next year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019.
Left: Hundreds of people turned out for the walk. Below: Suicide survivor Kevin Hines gave a talk after the walk.
raised also provides Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training for students and staff at area schools. Proceeds also funded a previous appearance by Kevin Hines, who visited three Polk County schools on May 14, and delivered his message of survival, healing and hope to 2000 students and faculty, from all eight Polk County high schools. Kevin’s will to live and stay mentally well has inspired people worldwide. His compelling story has touched diverse, global audiences within colleges and universities, high schools, corporations, clergy, military, clinicians, health and medical com-
munities, law enforcement organizations, and various industries. Thousands have communicated to Hines that his story helped save their lives. He has reached millions with his story. The PCSAW was started by Tristan Divine, a Balsam Lake resident whose son Jordan died by suicide on August 19th, 2015. After participating in a suicide prevention walk in Minnesota the September after her son’s death, she decided to designate any future money raised in Jordan’s memory to support suicide prevention efforts in her community. So Tristan, leading a group of volunteers, decided to start a walk in Polk County. Tristan’s vision is to bring
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Hot weather increases chances for pavement buckling Drivers asked to be alert for potential pavement problems, traffic slow-downs, and to move over for roadside workers including highway repair crews Unusually hot weather in the forecast in some areas of Wisconsin this weekend could create conditions for pavement buckling. Motorists are asked to take extra caution. Pavement buckles are most common when the weather quickly goes from cool to very hot, caus-
ing pavement to expand. This can cause concrete slabs of pavement to push against each other, and if the pressure becomes great enough the pavement can buckle. While it’s difficult to predict if or where buckling may occur, WisDOT offers the following tips for motorists: •Slow down, buckle up and eliminate distractions to focus your full attention on the roadway. Along with pavement issues, other concerns can include animals or
We wish to thank our 2018 Memorial Day Pancake Extravaganza Event Sponsors. You made this day special and helped raise a lot of money for camper scholarships! Bremer Bank Dental Arts Leadholm Insurance Agency Noah Insurance Group Northwest Wisconsin Veterinary Service Stone Creek Interiors Z-Orchard Thanks to all who attended and enjoyed pancakes too! Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp campwapo.org
PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Clear Lake Plan Commission
The next public meeting of the Plan Commission will be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM. AGENDA: 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Approve last meeting’s minutes. 3. Hurtgen present Subdivision request. 4. Plan Commission comments. 5. Public comments. 6. Plan Commission vote and make recommendation. 7. Set future meeting date and agenda. 8. Adjourn. Chairman Lawrence Thelen WNAXLP
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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. 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. David Fall, Village Clerk-Treasurer
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The Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District Board will hold its quarterly meeting on June 12, 2018 in the Media Center (Library) of the Amery Public High School starting at 6:30 p.m.
NOTICE OF MEETING to ADJOURN BOARD OF dŚĞ ŽĂƌĚ ŽĨ ZĞǀŝĞǁ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŝƚLJ ŽĨ ŵĞƌLJ ǁŝůů ŵĞĞƚ ŽŶ tĞĚŶĞƐĚĂLJ͕ :ƵŶĞ ϲƚŚ͕ ϮϬϭϴ Ăƚ REVIEW to a LATER DATE ϰ͗ϰϱ Ɖŵ Ăƚ ŵĞƌLJ ŝƚLJ ,Ăůů ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ Ăƚ ϭϭϴ ĞŶƚĞƌ ^ƚ tĞƐƚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ŽĨ ĐĂůůŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŽĂƌĚ ŽĨ ZĞǀŝĞǁ ŝŶƚŽ ƐĞƐƐŝŽŶ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĨŽƌƚLJͲĨŝǀĞ ĚĂLJ ƉĞƌŝŽĚ ďĞŐŝŶŶŝŶŐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ĨŽƵƌƚŚ CITY OF AMERY, WNAXLP DŽŶĚĂLJ ŽĨ Ɖƌŝů͕ ƉƵƌƐƵĂŶƚ ƚŽ ΑϳϬ͘ϰϳ;ϭͿ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ tŝƐ͘ ^ƚĂƚƵƚĞƐ͘ POLK COUNTY WI
Steve Schieffer, Chair
ƵĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĨĂĐƚ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞ ĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ ƌŽůů ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚŝƐ ƚŝŵĞ͕ ŝƚ ŝƐ ĂŶƚŝĐŝƉĂƚĞĚ ƚŚ ĚĂLJ ŽĨ :ƵŶĞ͕ ϮϬϭϴ Ăƚ ϭϬ͗ϬϬ Ă͘ŵ͘ The Board of Review for the City of Amery will ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞ ŽĂƌĚ ŽĨ ZĞǀŝĞǁ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĂĚũŽƵƌŶĞĚ ƵŶƚŝů ƚŚĞ Ϯϳ &ƵƌƚŚĞƌ ƉƵďůŝĐ ŶŽƚŝĐĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŐŝǀĞŶ ŽĨ ƚŚŝƐ ĚĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ƚŝŵĞ͘ meet on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 at 4:45 pm at Amery City Hall located at 118 Center St West for EŽƚŝĐĞ ŝƐ ŚĞƌĞďLJ ŐŝǀĞŶ ƚŚŝƐ ϭϳƚŚ ĚĂLJ ŽĨ DĂLJ͕ ϮϬϭϴ ďLJ͗ the purpose of calling the Board of Review into sesThe Town of Clayton, Polk County, is accepting bids sion during the forty-five day period beginning on for various Crack filling projects. For more detailed&ƌĂŶĐĞƐ ƵŶĐĂŶƐŽŶ ŝƚLJ ůĞƌŬͲdƌĞĂƐƵƌĞƌ the fourth Monday of April, pursuant to §70.47(1) bidding information to place a bid contact Town
Road Project Bids Requested For Crack Filling
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. Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk WNAXLP
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. Notice is hereby given this 17th day of May, 2018 by: Frances Duncanson City Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
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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FAMILY EYE CLINIC Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund 120 N. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Call 715-268-9010
Christopherson BYRNES LAW OFFICE Eye Clinic 123 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 Certified Public Accountant Accounting • Tax • Retirement Services rd
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NOTICE TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to each person who owns, occupies or controls land in the undersigned Towns, City or Village, County of Polk, State of Wisconsin, to destroy all noxious weeds on such property before the plants bloom.
The noxious weeds are: Canada Thistle Leafy Spurge and Field Bindweed In case of weeds having underground root stocks and where the destruction of weeds in standing crops will result in the sacrifice of crops, the Department of Agriculture may determine the time and method of eradication.
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VILLAGE OF CLAYTON WISCONSIN
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGES AND LIQUOR LICENSES Pursuant to WI §125.51 the Village of Clayton Board will consider the following agents that are on file in the Clerk’s Office for sales of fermented malt beverages and liquor 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: Renewal Application for Class “A” Beer and Class ”A” Liquor license from 63 Clayton, LLC d/b/a Clayton BP 63 Station, Brenda Ketz, Agent located at 110 US Hwy 63, Clayton, WI. Renewal Application for Class “B” Beer and Class “B” Liquor license from MDM Inc, d/b/a Charlie’s Place, Michael Pelc, Agent located at 123 N Prentice St, Clayton, WI Renewal Application for Class “B” Beer and Class “B” Liquor license from 7 Brothers Bar and Grill LLC, Pat Schradle, Agent located at 107 & 109 N Prentice Street Clayton WI David Fall Village Clerk/Treasurer Published 05/29/18
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To be held June 4, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the District Office located at 777 South Shore Drive. AGENDA 1. Monthly officers report 2. Old business 3. New business 4. Any other business that may be brought before the board. Dennis Badman, Secretary WNAXLP
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR LICENSES
CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN Pursuant to WI §125 the following have made application, and are on file with the Clerk to be presented to the Amery City Council on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. for consideration of approval. All establishments are located in the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. CLASS A FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR: James H. Stephenson, Agent, Amery Foods Inc. d/b/a Dick’s Fresh Market, located at 1050 River Place Mall. Sharena Olson, Agent, Amery Express, Inc., located at 210 Keller Ave. So. Kevin F. Smith, Agent, Smith Family Development LLC d/b/a Amery Discount Liquors, located at 1020 River Place Mall. Scott Schmid, Agent, Freedom Valu Center #31, located at 237 Keller Ave. So. Laura Elmer, Agent, Countryside Coop Inc., Amery Cenex C-Store, located at 319 Keller Ave. So.
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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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR LICENSE
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 & Grill, located at 125 Keller Ave. No. 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. Naomi Werle, Agent, Alibi Bar LLC, located at 109 Keller Ave. No. Peter Henry, Agent, Farm Table Foundation, Inc., located at 110 Keller Ave. No.
TOWN OF LINCOLN The following applications are on file with the Clerk: Combination Class B Beer, B Liquor - Anthony P. Wolter, A.P. Wolter, Inc., dba Wolter’s Shoreview, located at 796 100th Street Amery, WI. Class A Beer - Kathryn Mortensen / Mike & Dave’s Marina Inc., dba Mort’s Marina, located at 826 121st Street Amery, WI. Combination Class A Beer, A Liquor - Steve Skoglund / Skoglund Oil Co., dba Super America, located at 849 State Road 46 Amery, WI. These license applications will be presented to the Town of Lincoln Board for approval at the June 14, 2018 monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the town hall - 661 85th Street. Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published May 29, 2018 - Amery Free Press
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CLASS B BEER: James A. Thompson, Jr., Agent, VFW Post #7929, located at 730 Wisconsin Ave. Amanda Fisk, Agent, Amery Area Senior Citizens, inc., d/b/a Amery Area Community Center, located at 608 Harriman Ave. So. Frances Duncanson, City Clerk-Treasurer
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Friday, June 1, 7 p.m. Amery Classic Theatre 118 Keller Ave. N, Amery Tickets $20
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Treats, Fresh Ground Espresso Drinks and Fresh Made Waffle Cones
June 2 • Amery June 9 • Deronda June 16 • Wanderoos June 23 • Nye
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WPCA Radio or Amery Classic Theatre or by calling 715-268-2219 Cash or check only
Located next door to Chet’s in downtown Amery Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
www.CricketsBarAndGrill.com 1/4 mile north of Hwy. 8 on Cty. H Amery, Wis. 715-268-6262
Bar & Grill
Leagues • Football • Drink Specials • Happy Hour FULL MENU includes Appetizers • Salads • Burgers • Pizza Gourmet Hot Dogs • Sandwiches • Pasta Try Our Signature Bloody Mary! • Daily Specials
Old-Time Dances every Sunday 1-4 p.m.
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Welcome to Village Pizzeria! •Complete Italian and American menus •Specializing in Homemade Hand Tossed and Thin Crust Pizza •Daily Specials •Friday Fish Fry •Sundays - Full Breakfast Menu and Brunch Buffet
HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-Close Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-Close
948-7777
NIGHTLY SPECIALS:
*Margarita Monday: $3 Margaritas all day $1.50 Tacos 5-10 p.m. (Dine in only) *Italian Tuesday: $2 Domestic Bottles and Rail Drinks all day Italian Beef Sandwich *Windsor and Wings Wednesday: $2 Windsor all day 50 Cent Wings 5-10 p.m. (dine in only) *Thirsty Thursday: 2 for 1’s 4-6 p.m. Build Your Own Steak Sandwich 5-10 p.m. $9.95 *Friday Fish Fry *Saturday Prime Rib Special
325 N. Keller Ave. Amery 715-268-7010
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 9:30 a.m.9:30 p.m.
*Sunday: Prime Rib Sandwich served all day $9.95 Blood Mary $4.00 24 TAPPERS
TAC TWO Established 1995
SPORTS BAR & GRILL Downtown Amery, WI 715-268-8222 www.tactwobarandgrill.com
SPECIALS
Monday - Burger Night Tuesday - Tacos (all day) Wednesday - Wings (all day) Thursday - Steak Night Friday - Fish Fry (all day)
Plus full menu available 7 days a week
Remodeled with Rustic Barnboard “AT THE HEAD OF THE CATTAIL TRAIL”
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Thurs. May 31, 4-7 pm Sat. June 2, 9-2
AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY 225 Scholl Ct. (lower level)
Needed: Donations of clean, good condition books (especially fiction and history), DVDs & CDs. No smelly books, textbooks, Readers Digest, encyclopedias, VHS please
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AMERY FARMER’S MARKET Begins Saturday June 9, 9 am-noon Monday, June 11, 3-6 pm
Soo Line Park
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JUNE 21-24
Come see all the vendors! 715-554-1034 Valerie
Verizon IndyCar Series KOHLER Grand Prix ®
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GATES OPEN AT 7AM - RACING RAIN OR SHINE
July 26-29, 2018
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Friends of Stower Seven Lakes Trail P.O. Box 203 Amery, Wisconsin 54001
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FRIENDS OF THE STOWER SEVEN LAKES FUN FRIENDS OFADVENTURE THE STOWER SEVEN LAKES TRIATHLON EVENT STATE TRAIL TRIATHLON Saturday, June 23, 2018 9:00 a.m. at the Soo Saturday, JuneLine 7th,Park 2014Pavilion Amery, WI 54001 9:00 am at the Pavilion Amery, WI 54001 Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Registration: 8:00 am - 8:45 am
Triathlon includes: Run/Walk 3.1 miles onCanoe/ the Stower Seven Bike Run Event: Kayak Lakes State Trail Bike on surrounding county Start:16 miles Pavilion Beachopen Beach roads returning to beach area. End: Beach Beach Pavilion Paddle (canoe/kayak or anything human Dist.: 16 around miles South So. Twin 3.1 miles powered) Twin Lake. ENTRY FORM ❐ 2 person team ❐ 3 person team ❐ 1 person team Race day $70.00 Race day $80.00 Race day $50.00
❐ 1 person team Race day $50.00
❐ 1 person team Race day $50.00
❏ 2 person team Race day $70.00
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❏ 3 person team Race day $80.00
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MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR 337 S. Keller Ave. Amery, WI
4 Huge Days • 12 Big Races • 7 Big Screens • Camping Family Fun Zone • Autograph Session • Disc Golf • Go-Karting Youth 16 and younger enter free with adult
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Please join us . . . •Everyday lunch and dinner special •Excellent Food and Service
Large Patio Is Open! Space available for parties, meetings, etc. Groups of 10 or more, please call for reservations
HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. www.garibaldismexicanrestaurant.com HWY. 8 AMERY
HWY. 46/KELLER AVE.
STATE TRAIL
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Earl Isakson is turning 90! Join us for appetizers and cake on Sunday, June 10, 2-5 p.m. at Shoreview Supper Club in Amery
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OPEN TRIATHLON Mon.-Thurs. 8 am-10 pm REGISTRATION Fri. 8 am-11 pm FORM Sat. 8 am-10 pm Sun. 9 am-9 pm
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Triathlon will be held: Saturday, June 7th, 2014 9:00 am Rain or Shine at the Pavilion Amery, WI 54001
Welcome to
Wolter’s Shoreview Supper Club *Wednesday Special serving 4 p.m. Friends oF at stower seven Lakes state traiL *Thursday BBQ Rib Night serving at 4 p.m. *Friday Night Fish Fry and Prime Rib serving at 4 p.m. *Saturday Prime Rib serving at 4 p.m. *Sunday Breakfast serving 10 a.m.-2 p.m. *Pontoon Rentals *Cocktails available *Facilities for wedding dances, banquets and class reunions HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.Wed.-Fri. $1 off Beer & Cocktails $1 off Appetizers
On Pike Lake, Amery, Wis. One mile north of Amery on Hwy. 46, 1/2 mile west on Cty. Rd. H 715-268-8774
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Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery
BINGO Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.
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Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)
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Z-Orchard welcomes you! • HONEY • MAPLE SYRUP • APPLES available starting end of August AMERY WOMEN’S GOLF Women’s 9 hole Golf League Wednesday, May 30, results A Flight: Low gross: Gwen Wold 51 Low net: Sue Wears 35 Low putts: Susan Olson 15 B Flight: Low gross: Julie Schanon 54 Low net: Mandy Brotzel 40 Low putts: Sid Jones 18 C Flight: Low gross: Bette Elmer 55 Low net: Sheri Berg 39 Low putts: Bette Elmer 20 Game: Closest to Gnome: Cam Sorenson
CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF
Located at the corner of Cty. Rd. “C” and “F” Open by chance or appointment 715-554-0895
Storage Solutions LLC 2678 18 3/4 St., Rice Lake, WI
Jessica Gokey’s stored possessions: Sofa, boxes of vinyl records, roll top desk, dresser, tool box, cb radio, mattress, table, boxes and totes of miscellanoues stored items on storagetreasures. com Auction ends 6/8/18
Women’s Golf League Tuesday, May 22 Results A Flight: Low gross: Cheryl Harshman 44 Low net: Amy Lundgren 33 Low putts: Carol Hougdal 16 B Flight: Low gross: Lori Larson 47 Low net: Cindy Johnson 31 Low putts: Diane Schradle, Mary Schradle-Mau, Andrea Legut 14 C Flight: Low gross: Diane Kuhl 55 Low net: Deb Hahn 35 Low putts: Maggie Johnson 17 D Flight: Low gross: Marva Perry 60 Low net: DDeanna Briesemeister 29 Low putts: Laurene Klatt 16 Games: Cheri Lee, Rachel Lee, Darlene Emerson, Cindy Johnson, Andrea Legut, Cindy Lundmark, Gretchen Demulling Birdies: Cheryl Harshman Chip Ins: Cheryl Harshman, Amy Lundgren, Rachel Lee, Carol Hougdahl, Diane Schradle, Jody Hadac, Sharon Fouks Rowdy Rebels (3) defeat Slice Girls (3) 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it (6) defeat Sharks (6) Golf Bags (6) defeat Backwoods Hackers (3) Chipper Chicks (6) defeat Goof Balls (0) Wild Whackers (9) defeat Happy Hookers (3)
Storage Solutions LLC 2678 18 3/4 St., Rice Lake, WI
Jennifer Teske’s stored possessions: Leather couch and love seat, night stands, chair, wall art, pictures etc., fishing pole, tool box, file box, many boxes and totes filled with miscellaneous stored items on storagetreasures. com Auction ends 6/8/18
1. In bed 5. Composition headings 11. Close by 12. Cannot be removed 16. Take upon oneself 17. -__, denotes past 18. Denotes ancient Greek dialect 19. “American History X” actor 24. Millihenry 25. Town in Sonora, Mexico 26. Netherlands river 27. Insect associated with honey 28. Adjacent 29. Change shape 30. Pattern in Indian music 31. Genus of finches 33. Australian clover fern 34. Caused to curve
38. Ability to make good decisions 39. King of Thebes 40. Belgian city 43. Basic unit 44. Phonograph recording 45. Flew off! 49. Moved quickly 50. Chums 51. Stick fast to 53. Megabyte 54. Perceives something not present 56. Fitzgerald and Eyre are two 58. Milliampere 59. Remain as is 60. Honors 63. Norse goddess of old age 64. Minimum 65. Rulers of Tunis
1. About Andes 2. ESPN hostess 3. Cerumen 4. Perceived 5. A right related to property 6. Blessed with 7. Mendelevium 8. Of I 9. Viscous liquid 10. Suffix 13. Bromine 14. Beverage 15. Level in an organization 20. Star Trek character Laren 21. Bad grades 22. Mars crater 23. Small amount 27. Froth on fermenting liquor 29. Bachelor of Divinity 30. Follows sigma 31. Human foot 32. Commercial 33. Company that rings receipts
34. Experiencing a sudden sense of danger 35. Taxable 36. Alternative credit investment firm 37. Ho-__ 38. Gold 40. Will not (obsolete) 41. Supposes without proof 42. Rapper __ Hammer 44. Split lentils 45. Carried out systematically 46. Condition 47. Without restraint 48. Produces reproductive cells 50. One of Washington state’s Tri-Cities 51. Spielberg film 52. Elliptic function 54. Pearl Jam song “Hail __” 55. People in a film 57. Lethal dose 61. Root beer maker 62. Tellurium
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Come to Amery Trail Days at the Cattail Trail Head on Saturday, June 2 for a Petting Zoo, Free Ice Cream Cones, Free Fishing Day, Free Blood Pressure Checks, View Amery Fire Dept. Fire Trucks TACO Dinner SAVE THE DATE
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All-U-Can-Eat 3 to 6 PM Amery Ambulance Station 150 Snow Street . Amery, WI 54001 Silent Auction ∙ Raffles ∙ Crafts for kids
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ON THE River Music 5 pm • michael park • amery, wi 2018 DANIELSON STAGE CONCERT SERIES
• MUSIC ON THE RIVER 2018 •
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THE WHITESIDEWALLS
MIGHTY WHEELHOUSE
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GREAT FOOD • BEER & WINE • CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW ERWIN DANIELSON
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Amery Chiropractic Alibi Bar • Byrnes Law Office Christopherson Eye Clinic Club 53 • Dennis Carson Dragonfly Gardens • Gary’s Electric Harmony Environmental
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Kay Erickson Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp MRL Inc. • Outside-In Gifts PaperWorx • Phyllbeas Royal Flush Plumbing & Heating Willow Ridge
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LG. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE
820 97th St. North of Amery
Friday, June 1, 8-4 Saturday, June 2, 8-4
YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALE
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Furniture, bedspread, comforters, clothing (girls & adult), Yamaha organ, 30’ Jayco camper, over 100 dance costumes. Dining table & chairs, wooden, 2 rocking chairs, shuttle rocker, swivel rocker, bunk bed w/full size lower, Barbies in original boxes.
5 ANNUAL SPOILED LITTLE GIRL SALE Thursday, May 31, 9 am-5 pm Friday, June 1, 9 am-5 pm Saturday, June 2, 9 am-noon Baby items, kitchen/household items, kids/baby toys, mens clothes, teen/ womens name brand clothes, lots of toddler girl clothes up to size 6 and shoes.
271 Winchester St., Amery
139 Arch St.
Plus sz. women’s clothes sz 2X-3X, furniture, tools, hshld items, men’s clothes, books, Tastefully Simple and Avon products, treadmill, crafts, other misc. items, dining room table & chairs, snacks available.
Friday June 1 8 am-3 pm
Cash & credit card accepted only, no checks.
Amery Congregational Church, 201 Harriman Ave. N, Amery
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Thursday, May 31 Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 8 am-4 pm daily
Thursday, May 31, 8-4 Friday, June 1, 8-4 Saturday, June 2, 9-12
Lots of glassware, kitchen items, garden items, house decor, furniture. Lots of sewing & quilting materials. No clothes.
Rasmussen Adoption Fundraiser YARD SALE
Friday, June 1, 8-5 Saturday, June 2, 8-1
941 75th St., Amery
EVERYTHING MUST GO!
Apple River Bed and Breakfast, 317 Riverside Blvd., Amery
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Nice Clean Quality clothes and MORE clothes, shoes, household items, bikes, trikes, fishing poles, tools, canning jars, TONS OF MISC. Thurs. May 31, 9 am-5 pm Fri., June 1, 9 am-5 pm Sat. June 2, 9 am-2 pm
516 W. Elm St.
Women’s clothing S-XL, boys clotrhing 8-14, some toys, household, gardening items, and stuff.
For Sale June 1
Handbags/purses - name brand; tote bags; Clothes! name brand, size 6, 8, 10 (all seasons!); shoes/boots; linens; furniture; artwork - some original, many signed; collectibles, knick knacks; antiques; kitchen wares; Christmas decorations; lawn & garden; skis; winter clothing; books; mink stoles, vintage (2); some tools; miscellaneous electronics; Asian celebration clothing (original from Tibet); much more too numerous to mention!
Saturday, June 2 only 8 to 3:30 Most items 1/2 price at 3
424 Golfview Lane
259 Howard Ave.
(Cty. Rd. F to clubhouse, then 1-1/2 block south) Big variety including 14 ft. Lund Boat, 25 hp motor & trailer
408 Central St. Amery
(northeast of Amery)
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GARAGE SALE “Baby Things”
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May 31, 4-7 pm June 1, 9 am-4 pm June 2, 9 am-12 noon
Friday, June 1, 8 am-5 pm Saturday, June 2, 8 am-3 pm
2 HUGE GARAGE SALES
10th Annual Amery Youth Hockey Indoor Garage Sale June 1st, 8-6 June 2nd, 8-2 FREE WILL DONATIONS Location: Amery Hockey Arena, 1065 River Place Drive, Amery
GARAGE SALE June 1st & 2nd 8-6
317 Deronda St.
Men’s and women’s clothing, regular & plus sizes. Bikes, old dolls, some tools, and misc. items.
319 Valley St., Amery Lots of clothing sz. NB to 12 mo. Sleepers, onesies, jackets, outfits - all season, shoes, socks and hats. Infant toys, Leapfrog music table, Einstein jumper, swing, walker, car, mobile, 2 bumbos, bouncy chair, bottles, warmer, sterlizer, boppy pillow, blankets etc. Some adult clothing and housewares
Thursday, My 31, 9-4 Friday, June 1, 9-4 Collectables - bed & bath, dishes, clothing, purses, shoes, sm. tents, coolers, misc.,
813 Melrose, Amery
805 & 809 Hawthorne St. (across from McDonalds)
Thurs. May 31, 8-5 Friday, June 1, 8-5 Sat. June 2, 8-5 Also Hostas for sale
1043 Apple River Ct, Amery
Canoe, wooden porch or tree swing, collector steins, collector Harley-Davidson stuff. Misc. bar glasses. Leather jackets and chaps. Much more.
Something for everyone. Help support community youth hockey Amery Clear Lake, Clayton, Unity Youth on ice are seldom in hot water
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Tools, trailers, trking equip. Fishing, hunting gear. Harley clothes. Snowgear. Video games, movies
885 50th Ave., Clear Lake
Thurs., May 31, 12-7 pm Fri. & Sat., June 1 & 2, 8-5
Friday and Saturday, June 1 & 2, 9-5 4’ rollaway, size 12 to 20 clothing, 3 piece porch furniture, stationary bike, spring seat, snowblower, weed eater, rugs, pots, misc. 14’ alum. boat
767 Cty. Rd, C, Amery
Friday, June 1, 8-5 Saturday, June 2, 8-1 Men’s XL/XXL clothing, home goods, kitchen supplies, electronics, office supplies, lots of misc.
678 South Shore Drive, Amery
Friday and Saturday 9-4, Sunday 9-2 Household, furniture, kitchen, rugs, clothing, tools, fishing, men’s 2 and 3X, coins. Horse tack, books and art. CASH ONLY. NO EARLY SALES.
1261 45th Ave., Amery
Household items, Junior girls & med. women’s clothing. Beach cruiser bike and lots of random things!
Friday, June 1, 9-5 311 Greenview Circle, Amery
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1. 820 97th St. (north of Amery off H) 2. 139 Arch St. 3. 201 Harriman Ave. N (Congregational Church) 4. 317 Riverside Blvd. 5. 271 Winchester St. 6. 941 75th St. (NE of Amery) 7. 516 W. Elm St. 8. 408 Central St. 9. 259 Howard Ave. 10. 424 Golfview Lane 11. 317 Deronda St.
12. 319 Valley St. 13. 813 Melrose St. 14. 805 & 809 Hawthorne St. 15. 1065 River Place Drive (hockey rink) 16. 1043 Apple River Ct. 17. 885 50th Ave., Clear Lake 18. 767 Cty. Rd. C 19. 678 South Shore Drive 20. 1261 45th Ave. 21. 311 Greenview Circle
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Fly In/Drive In Taco Dinner 3-6 p.m. at the Amery Ambulance Garage on Saturday, June 2 Pancake Breakfast JUST OFF THE APPLE RIVER Downtown Amery 117 E. Birch St. 715-268-8922 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
Coming Soon to Soo Line Park in downtown Amery ...
a the Amery Airport on Saturday June 2, 7-11 a.m.
HAPPY HOUR Mon.-Fri. 4-6 p.m.
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Fishermen & Trail Riders welcome
Wednesdays-Saturdays 11 am-4 pm
Downstairs event room for up to 100 people Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-Close; Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-Close
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