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James Caie of Dryden, Ontario crosses the finish line at Saturday’s Seven Lakes Fun Adventure Triathlon. Caie came to Amery to compete in the event, his first competiton since a back injury two years ago.
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back two years ago. Caie (pronounced like “pie” with a “k” sound) arrived in Amery on Thursday night and left after the triathlon on Saturday. Caie owns and operates a business out of his home in Dryden, which is three hours north of International Falls, so getting away for a few days can be easily man
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July 2 deadline to claim child sales tax rebate
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The deadline is approaching for Wisconsin residents with dependent children to claim a $100 per child sales tax rebate. July 2 is the deadline to fi le claims, according to Secretary of Revenue Richard Chandler. Chandler made a swing through Polk County last week to encourage participation in the program, administered by his department. As of June 18, 58.2 percent of eligible households
in Polk County had fi led claims. “Our message for people who are eligible to claim this rebate is to do it now,” said Chandler. “It’s easy to put this off and think you’ll do it later. However, after July 2, we are unable to accept claims, so if you’re eligible, don’t wait.” The Department of Revenue (DOR) estimates that roughly 670,000 households, with 1.22 million children in total, are eligible to fi le a claim. Postcards were mailed in May to house-
holds with instructions on how to fi le the claim. As of the 18th, an estimated 460,000 claims had been made. Chandler explains that the legislature passed a measure this session authorizing this one time payment to taxpayers. A release issued by the DOR says that “sound fiscal management and a strong economy resulted in a state budget surplus of almost $400 million for the State of Wisconsin,” leading to the creation of the program.
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Years in the making, Deer Lake Winery opens in St. Croix Falls BY MARA MARTINSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER
After dreaming of opening a winery of their own for years, Cheryl and Keith Johnson finally made it happen. The Deer Lake Winery is now open. The Johnsons have been growing grapes for 15 years and making their own wine for 10. Their vines come from the original Elmer Swenson vineyard. Swenson worked with the University of Minnesota years ago and developed vines that would withstand long, cold winters. The Johnsons stared all their vines from Swenson’s cuttings. The winery’s selection includes Swenson Red, Osceola Moscat Somerset Blue, Kay Gray White, Edelweiss, Prairie Star and several
more. The winery is in the beginning stages of selling its own wine. In about two months, the Johnsons will be able to offer customers wine fermented on the premises with grapes sourced from other vineyards. Next year, they plan to offer wine from organic grapes grown on site. The Johnsons planted their first vines 15 years ago and another crop four years ago. “I have been dreaming about this for a few years,” Cheryl explains. “I like making wine and love being around people.” The couple met in Amery while attending the Amery High School. Since then, Cheryl has spent 25 years working as a chiropractor in St. Croix Falls, and Keith as a carpenter. In fact, Keith built most of the winery that, as
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Cheryl Johnson of Deer Lake Winery planted her first grapevines 15 years ago with cuttings from Elmer Swenson, an Osceola farmer renowned for breeding cold-hardy grapes.
the name suggests, is nestled near Deer Lake in St. Croix Falls. “Keith is so talented in his
building abilities that he can create just about anything I come up with,” Cheryl said. “I have always loved designing,
so this is my creation from inside my head. It has my favorite color, teal, splattered everywhere.” Although the winery is smaller than others in the area, the Deer Lake Winery offers an inclusive experience for its customers. They offer craft beers, espresso drinks and an assortment of food, with indoor and outdoor seating. Looking to the future, the couple plans to expand the winery with another building that will double as Cheryl’s chiropractic office and a day spa. As the winery grows, updates can be found on its website, www.deerlakewinery.com, and Facebook page.
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aged. Amery was the first race that he was able to bring his own gear to the event, driving down from Canada. Caie has competed in 15 or so running events over the past five years, travelling as far as Colorado and North Carolina. After arriving, Caie rode
his bicycle on some of the county roads, took his kayak on North Twin and Pike Lakes and went for a run on the trails. He commented that he had a “fantastic” experience and that the trails were “exceptional.” Caie enjoyed our “exceptional” golf course and restaurants. He said the people he
met were very friendly and that he could sense hospitality. “It’s not like that everywhere you go,” he said. The Seven Lakes Fun Adventure Triathlon involves running or walking 3.1 miles on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, biking 16 miles on surrounding open county roads returning to the beach
area, and paddling (canoe/ kayak or anything human powered) around South Twin Lake. Persons can compete as individuals or two or three person teams. Caie finished third overall in the individual event and plans to return next year, a first for his racing. He has told his son about the event
and hopes to bring him along next year. “He will probably beat me,” he said with a laugh. Caie noted that the top finishers in this year’s event “had more experience.” “It felt really good to get back,” he said.
ATVS: Cities, villages and towns control use on roads in city limits FROM PAGE ONE
change. “• US Highway – Controlled by the Federal Government - Numbered – examples are US HWY 8 and US HWY 63. **These are NOT designated ATV routes.** “• State Highway – Controlled by the State - Numbered - Examples are Highways 48, 35, 65, 48, and 46. These are NOT ATV Routes Unless approved by Wisconsin DOT AND posted as ATV Routes. **I am not aware of any State Highways within Polk County that are designated as ATV Routes.** “• County Rd/Highway – Controlled by the county - Lettered – Examples are County Roads A, B, C, CC, D, E, EE, F,
G, H, I, etc. **These are ALL designated ATV Routes except as explained below.** “• Town Roads - Roads that are not Highways and not within the border of a City or Village - May be numbers or names – Examples are 250th Street, 150th Ave., Sunrise Beach Drive, Kennedy Mill Ave, etc. **Designation of ATV routes on town roads are controlled by the township and must be posted.** “• City/Village roads – Roads within the municipal border of the City or Village – May be numbered or named – Eisenhower St., East Kentucky St., Main St., First Ave., Chieftain St., etc. **Designation of ATV routes on City/ Village roads are controlled by the city/village and must
be posted.** “The county roads (County Highways) will no longer be posted as ATV Routes because they are ALL designated ATV routes and posting of those roads are no longer required when they are all open. The new law only requires that the county post signs on the highways as they enter the county to advise motorist of the route designation. “Now the confusing part. When the county road either enters a city or village, or it is also upon a State or US Highway, it is NOT open as an ATV route UNLESS it is posted as an ATV Route by the municipality (City/Village) and/or the Department of transportation (in the case of State and US Highways).
“So, as an example, when County Rd F enters Amery it is no longer an ATV route UNLESS Amery designates it as such AND posts it as a route. When County Rd F continues into the county on the other side of Amery, it again becomes open to ATVs. “Next example, where County Road I also runs on top of State Highway 35 (through Centuria), that portion is NOT an ATV route unless Centuria AND the Department of Transportation designate it as an ATV route, AND then post it as such. When it is off the State highway and out of the village, it again opens to ATVs. “You ARE allowed to cross a State or US highway without it being posted if the county
Rd only crosses the State or US Highway. “Again, we recognize that this is a bit confusing. Please don’t blame the county for how confusing this appears, it is the way the state law is written, and the County Board was simply allowing the County Roads to be open to ATV traffic by following the state law. “If there are questions about City/Village limit signs or ATV Routes within a City, Town, or Village you have to contact them. The county does NOT control a City, Town or Village on the ATV route matter.” — Sheriff Pete Johnson
REFUND: Chandler encourages online application for quickest response FROM PAGE ONE
· A dependent of the claimant for tax year 2017 · A Wisconsin resident on December 31, 2017 · A United States citizen Chandler says the fastest and most convenient way to claim the rebate is to go to childtaxrebate.wi.gov where you will find more details, frequently
asked questions and information. You can apply for the Child Sales Tax Rebate online 24/7 from May 15 through July 2. If you don’t have internet access, you may fi le a claim by phone at (608) 266-KIDS (5437), Monday – Friday from 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Chandler says it has been taking less than three weeks for the rebate to be direct deposited into checking
accounts, longer if checks are printed and mailed. In his visit, Chandler highlighted the state’s strong economy and the Walker administration’s commitment to lowing the tax burden to residents. Wisconsin’s state and local tax burden is now 0.3 percent below the national average of the 50 states. In 1995, the state ranked fourth in the 50 states for state and local tax burdens, in 2015
the state was 21st. Chandler notes that there is a two year lag in reporting and he estimates the state will look even better when the next results are announced. The state will also have a back to school shopping sales tax holiday August 1 – 5. No sales tax will be charged for clothing under $75, computer equipment under $750, school supplies and computer supplies under $250.
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holding a Special Fundraiser with 30% of proceeds going for the new VFW Building on Wednesday, July 4. Restaurant hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Deer Park Celebration Join the Deer Park Lions Club they we celebrate the 4th of July. Bean Bag tournament sign up 4-5 with teams drawn at 5 and play starting immediately after. Your favorite grilled chicken dinner around starts at 5pm. Hot dogs, brats, handmade deep fried cheese curds, pop, water, and beer also available for purchase. Stick around and dance to “Drop Tailgate” before and after the fireworks which will begin at dusk. Family friendly!
Boat Parade The annual North Twin/Pike Lake boat parade will be on July 4. Parade begins at 11:00 on North Twin Lake. All boaters welcome!
JULY 6 Giant Ice Cream Sundae Giant Ice Cream Sundae on Friday July 6, in Michael Park. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with kids games. The FREE ice cream sundae will be served at 12 noon with a free will donation for Salvation Army Backpack Program. Sponsored by Ellie’s Ice Cream, Lamperts, WESTconsin Credit Union, Worn Again, Bremer Bank, Amery Free Press, PaperWorx, City of Amery and Amery Community Club.
JUNE 30 Annual Spring Vendor & Bake Sale Come check out the many vendors and purchase some delicious baked goods at our Annual Vendor and Bake Sale fundraiser. The sale takes place at the Amery Area Community Center from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Wanderoos will have its 51st annual Independence Day celebration Saturday, June 30, 2018. The day of fun is sponsored by Wanderoos Area Community New Location this year for the Giant Ice Cream Sundae is in Michael Park on Club. Friday July 6. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with kids games. The FREE ice Events begin at 8:00 a.m. with cream sundae will be served at 12 noon. the first annual 5K run/walk. Registration information at Children and youth will have “America! America!” www.wanderoos.org the opportunity to meet and The Northern Lakes Center A Queen’s Tea will be held at fish with Amery Officers, Polk for the Arts presents “Amer9:00 a.m. in the Fire Hall. County Sheriff’s Deputies, and ica! America!” an evening of The Kiddie Parade begins Conservation Warden Peter favorite readings and audience at 10:45 a.m., followed by the Wetzel. Some boats will be sing-along selections accomGrand Parade at 11:00 a.m. available. panied by the Northern Lakes Following the parade, chicken Chamber Orchestra to celeParticipants may bring their dinners, pulled pork sandwichown fishing gear and life jackbrate Independence Day at 7:30 es, brats and hot dogs will be ets. Some fishing tackle and p.m. served. life jackets will be available. The Northern Lakes Center During the day, Wanderoos Children under ten years old for the Arts is at 113 Elm St., in classic fastpitch games, a horse- Amery. must have a chaperone. Drinkshoe and bean bag tournament ing water and soft drinks will JULY 1 will be held. be available. Kids games and a sawdust Church in the Park JULY 3 pile will commence after the Amery Journey Church is parade at 1:00 p.m. holding Church in the Park Swedish Club meets An evening street dance “Celebrating Our Freedom” The Swedish Club celebrates featuring Rural Route 5 will be on Sunday, July 1, at 9 a.m. in the 100th birthday of filmmaker held from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Michael Park Pavilion and Ingmar Bergman on Tuesday, Fireworks after dusk. Raffle Danielson Stage, 132 Central St. July 3, at Our Saviors Church ticket proceeds go towards Amery. on Deronda Street. Terry fireworks. Register to win a $50 “FreeKelzer will mix film clips and dom” gas card. Must be present stories of his life and his home to win. in the Faroe Islands. The 3rd Annual Deer Park Free treats will be served at public is welcome to check our Antique Parade 9 am. with service following. website (foreverswedish.net) Bring your old tractors, cars, Bring your own lawn chairs. and attend. Refreshments (fika) bicycles horse drawn carts... In case of inclement weathare served. whatever you have you’d like er they will meet at Journey to show off! Line up runs from Church, 131 Broadway St. E, 9-10am and the parade starts at JULY 4 10:30am on Saturday, June 30th Amery. There will also be a display of Fireworks! the parade entrants afterwards. Fourth of July Fireworks JULY 2 You don’t want to miss this! display and AHS Band Concert Parade runs on village roads will be held at Soldiers’ Field on Fish with police and ends at the park where food Wednesday, July 4. The Amery Police Departand drinks will be served. Rain date is July 5. ment’s Kops & Kids program For entrance details contact invites children and youth to Dillon Thompson 715-222-8250 South Twin Beach park for Special Fundraiser to benefit or Jerry Croes 715-269-5201. some fishing fun on Monday, Amery VFW July 2, from 8 a.m. to noon. Amery Family Restaurant is
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Country School Reunion That time again! Apple River Valley School and surrounding country schools reunion on July 8 at 1 p.m. at Apple River Polk County Park, south of Hwy. 8. Potluck.
JULY 13 Amery Memory Care holds Alzheimer’s Fundraiser Viva Las Vegas is the theme for Amery Memory Care’s 2nd Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fundraiser. Held on Friday, July 13, at Amery Congregational Church, doors open at 4:30 p.m. A Vegas style pasta buffet is at 5 p.m., and Joe Sir Elvis performance is at 6 p.m. Play-to-win games and silent auction will be held throughout the evening. For more information or to offer donations call 715-268-4800. Email aharris@amerymemorycare.com.
JULY 13-14 AHS Class of 1983 Reunion Mark your calendars! Amery HS Class of 1983 will hold their 35th Reunion July 13 and 14. Friday night meet at the Tac II at 7 p.m. Saturday be at Shoreview Supper Club for happy hour at 4:30 p.m. with pontoon rides and bon fire. Please visit FB at Amery High School Class of 1983 for additional details or email memefenske@yahoo.com.
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The Fourth of July is looming large on the horizon, the traditional half way mark of summer. I’ve got a couple questions. Have you had an opportunity to enjoy some time off? And where did June go? It seems like we were just getting ready for Memorial Day, and here we are in the midst of summer. Nothing to be done but work to enjoy the time we are given. It’s traditionally about this time of year that parents can begin hearing the dreaded “I’m bored” and “What is there to do?” statefrom school age children. Publisher ments Ah, to be a child in the summer Tom Stangl knowing what I do now. There would be no “I’m bored” from me. The tightly regimented schedules of sports, school, church and club activities generally carry families through June and into July. And with schools starting classes before Labor Day, the window of freedom begins to close sooner than many would like to see happen. Libraries are in the midst of summer reading programs. Libraries are wondrous places. You can read a book, get a movie, read a magazine, hear a story and even browse on the internet – all for free! As a child, I would spend many hours at the library. My mother was a voracious and prolific reader and made several trips a week to the library. It was not unusual for my mother to get through a novel in just over a day. The number of our library card was 91. As a child, I imagined this was a secret code used to unlock the various adventures contained in the pages of the books. I was a child, after all. I believe learning to read is one of the greatest accomplishments we attain in our education. Many, if not all, other activities in life hinge on our ability to read and write. Without these two skills, our future learning and earning capabilities are severely limited. That’s one of the reasons that libraries are so important. During the summer, libraries work in conjunction with schools to encourage continued reading, as well as provide a safe place for children to gather. Advocates of learning of all types, libraries are offering STEAM programs. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. You can now go to a library and learn the basics of the new language – computer coding. Students and readers are playing with toys that teach them basics of computer coding and computational thinking. Computational thinking is the thought processes involved in formulating a problem and expressing its solution(s) in such a way that a computer—human or machine—can effectively carry out. Yes, it’s machine talk, and lots of people are learning it. There are even books for children as young as three to learn the concept. My late father Arved, (aka “The Chief”) was a disciple of computational thinking, even if it wasn’t a “thing” when he was alive. As a mechanic, he worked with machines all day. He told me “machines are stupid – they only know what you tell them.” In his charming way, he was a devotee of computational thinking. If he were alive today, I imagine he would claim to have invented it. If you can’t get away for a vacation, escape by using the library. 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.
Hooray for the risk takers REP. ADAM JARCHOW 28TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
I read with great excitement last week that the First Bank of Baldwin will be opening a branch office at the old RCU building in Balsam Lake. This is great news. And it was brought to you entirely by risk Adam takers. Jarchow First, the folks who took the 28th Assemb. risk to buy the District building when
RCU left. Second, the bank and its shareholders. Third, the contractors doing the work to get it ready to open.
Without these folks who were willing to put their money at risk, we wouldn’t have a bank coming back to our community. Without these folks who were willing to put their money at risk, we wouldn’t have a bank coming back to our community. This one
endeavor has already added to our economy. It will grow jobs, grow the tax base and grow our economy. The one missing mention here is government. It played no role (except to hold up the process and wrangle some permit money out of the risk takers). This is the beauty of our capitalist system. Risk takers (not government) creates. So to the risk takers, I say thank you for contributing to our economy. You may find yourself or a family member working for the bank or a business the bank helps finance. So I hope you will join me in thanking the risk takers who make this possible.
Politics: We need it BY LEE H. HAMILTON COMMENTS ON CONGRESS
Every so often, I jot down a list of the things that discourage me about our country. There’s the widespread disregard for our core values of tolerance and mutual respect, for instance. Or our declining national optimism. There’s wage stagnation, income inequality, a high poverty rate, failing infrastructure, inadequate health-care coverage, a dysfunctional Congress…. You get the idea. This is not really a list of failings. It’s a to-do list. How do we make progress on it? Well, I’ll tell you: politics. American politics can be an inefficient, noisy, messy ride. But be careful before you condemn it and its practitioners, because alternatives like a chaotic anarchy or the brutal efficiency of a dictatorship are far worse.
In other words, if we’re going to attack the problems that concern us, we need politics: otherwise, our government would grind to a halt. The institutions of politics — the rule of law, elections, city councils, legislatures, Congress — are the way we make operational a government of, by, and for the people. They are how we work together. At its heart, politics is about searching for a remedy to a problem, and building support behind that remedy. This is not to say that our system is even close to perfect. The list of things we need to fix is long. Yet I worry that our disdain for politicians and the howling criticism aimed at our democratic institutions in recent years has so undermined confidence in the system that people have lost their trust in their fellow citizens, their elected representatives, and their institutions—in other words, in
the very people, organizations, and core values that can get us out of this mess. For all its fits and starts, its horse-trading and negotiating and raw give and take, politics is also how we try to provide equal rights, civil liberties, and a fair shot at opportunity for all. Sure, we fall short of the ideal. But in a representative democracy, it’s the mechanism we possess to try to create a more perfect union. It doesn’t do much good just to talk about the ideals or shared values of America. You also have to try to realize them on the ground, to pull them out of the complicated — and often self-contradictory — mass of popular longings and opinions and translate them into policy and law. For better or worse, politics is how we do this. Lee Hamilton was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
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Housing demand outpacing supply VINCE NETHERLAND POLK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Over the past several months, a lot of people have asked me about available housing in Polk County. Some of these people are first-time buyers while others are Local seeking to Voices ‘downsize’ Vince Netherland to a smaller home or even Polk County ‘senior housing’ with less Econ. Dev. maintenance and responsibilities. There are also those who wish to rent an apartment. It seems that many people are looking for places to live, but with limited success. The fact of the matter is that the demand for housing is exceeding the supply in Polk
County. One might think that if the demand for homes and apartments is great enough, then builders and developers will quickly begin construction to meet that demand. But the answer is not that simple. New construction is becoming more expensive due to, among other things, rising material costs along with increased government regulations. In addition, many observers feel mortgages have been more difficult to acquire since the housing ‘bubble’ burst nearly a decade ago. “Speculation” is almost a thing of the past when it comes to housing construction because of the risk and uncertainty around potential buyers being able to pay for new construction. Many of the larger businesses and manufacturers in Polk County have also expressed the need for more housing. The reason is that as their
business grows they will need more workers. And if more workers come to our area for jobs, they will need a place to live. If there is no affordable housing, then they may choose to seek employment elsewhere. While the local economy in Polk County is strong, this
While the local economy in Polk County is strong, this strength will be limited unless new housing units and related infrastructure are developed. strength will be limited unless new housing units and related infrastructure are developed. For this reason, leaders from businesses, real estate, county and local government, banking and school districts have been participating with the Polk
County Economic Development Corporation in a series of meetings to discuss the challenges and opportunities to increase all types of housing in the area. There may not be a ‘silver bullet’ solution, but ideas are being generated along with a growing awareness of the diverse and unique needs of each community. This is a good start that is already generating early signs of progress. The fact of the matter is that all of these participants can play a role in generating momentum for housing in Polk County. Bankers and realtors have insights into mortgage options and tools to fit the needs of the buyer. Our local governments can review and possibly streamline some regulations to assist builders and home buyers, and some businesses can consider benefits that may assist their employees in securing a place
to live. One key is for home seekers to do their homework and communicate. Talk to your banker, your realtor, your local government, and your employer. Find out what resources are available and learn about options that can assist you in finding the type of home you desire - new or existing. Polk County’s future can be great and making sure our housing inventory matches the needs of our citizens is necessary… and doable. The Polk County Economic Development Corporation is a public-private organization that was created to encourage and promote economic development and capital investment, create and retain quality jobs, enhance the tax base and facilitate positive sustainable growth throughout Polk County, Wisconsin.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thinks bicycle trails should be separate To the editor: I’m not a fan of the road diet and the vision of the bike lanes through downtown on main street. I’ve seen this done in other communities, usually in large metro areas like the Twin Cities. I’ve watched as cars parallel park and bring traffic to a dead stop because no one wants to be around in the “twittle” lanes. With bike lanes added, cars parallel parking can really end up in some strange positions. The absolute worst part of road diets are the “bump outs.” It’s a good name for them though. I’ve seen them bumped and chipped in the winter by snow plows. Also, it’s hard to find a bump out that doesn’t have tire marks on them
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from turning vehicles, usually cars turning onto main street from a side street. I’m a big fan of bike lanes and bike paths off of main street. Route bikes from North Twin Lake one block west of main street and all the way where it meets up with 46 again on the south end of town. Then create a bike path to the mall. Why try to encourage bicyclists of all ages to be on main street where it’s busy with car and truck traffic? We need to develop bike lanes and especially bike trails where you can enjoy the quietness and beauty of the area and away from heavy traffic. Wisconsin invented the bike trails, but Minnesota
perfected them. If you go to the Twin Cities and see the hundreds of paved trails and how many young people use them, it should give some guidance to really developing a great trail system. I’ve ridden 40 to 65 miles per day out there and they don’t go right in the heart of heavy traffic. We need as many bike/pedestrian trails as possible that remain just that. Get started working on connecting our communities so we don’t have to haul our bikes around the state or to Minnesota to have a good bike ride that’s safe and fun. M. A. Miller Deer Park
Lyme disease support group meets June 28 To the editor: The Lyme Disease support group will meet Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church on Cty. Rd. F in Amery. Lyme disease is an extremely important topic which must be addressed every year. This can be a devastating disease, and for this reason several of us organized our Lyme Support Group here in Amery. Our goals are many as we reach out to those who have (or have had) Lyme disease-- or have experienced one or more of the
co-infections that can also be the result of a tick bite. Each month we strive to have a guest speaker, and this month our group is privileged to be having Mike Nickel, the co-founder and past president of the Wisconsin Lyme Network, speaking at our upcoming meeting on June the 28th. Mike’s son Jesse contracted Lyme, babesia and bartonella from a tick bite and became extremely ill and wheelchair bound in 2004. Jesse has made a full recovery and
continues to enjoy good health to this day. Mike has given numerous talks, liaisoned with many in the medical community for many years. Mike currently moderates an online support group for lyme sufferers at: http;//groups. yahoo.com/neo/groups/Wisconsin-LymeSupport/info. (The membership is free, and ALL are welcome!) Ann Krisk Amery, Wis.
To the editor: My dad was a Democrat all his life. He loved Harry Truman. He did not approve of Ike Eisenhower, but he did not hate and my dad’s Democrats did not hate Ike. My dads Democrats worked for a living and supported other people who worked for a living. My dad’s Democrats were proud of America and did not apologize for our accomplishments. My dad’s Democrats fought for America and did not need a safe room. My dad’s Democrats worked to make a better America. They did not protest, obstruct, resist or hurt America. My dads Democrats supported families. They would not support Planned Parented and killing babies. My dad’s Democrats knew and understood the Constitution and the law of the land. They did not try to load the courts with progressive and liberal judges. Police, clergy, teachers and authorities were honored and respected. My dads Democrats taught students and did not indoctrinate. My dad’s Democrats believed in Christian values. Prayer in schools was supported and desired. My dads Democrats fought Socialism and Communism. They did not vote for candidates trying to destroy capitalism. I miss my dad and we all miss my dad’s Democrats. Glen A Clausen Amery
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Polk County Arrests Samuel O. Awoyemi, 24, Woodbury, MN, was arrested on June 15 for OWI (operating while intoxicated) 1st. Mitchell B. Chandler, 21, Osceola, was arrested on June 15 for OWI 2nd and PAC (prohibited alcohol content) 2nd. Terrance V. Radke, 65, Balsam Lake, was arrested on June 13 for OMVWI 1st and operate with PAC 1st. Noel R. McElfresh, 38, Star Prairie, was arrested on June 17 for domestic DOC (disorderly conduct) and resisting arrest. John P. Larkin, 27, Frederic, was arrested on June 15 for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Kaylyn M. Hall, 26, was arrested on June 15 for possession meth paraphernalia and retail theft by altering price. Daniel C. Beach, 18, Amery, was arrested on June 11 for OAR (operating after revocation) and a probation hold. Eduardo A. Jaquez, 32, Luck, was arrested on June 13 for sexual assault of a child. Keegan B. Herbek, 18, Clayton, was arrested on June 14 for domestic battery. Michael J. Rindal, 48, Amery, was arrested on June 15 for disorderly conduct and a probation hold. Anthony T. Tachney, 19, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on June
17 for felony bail jump x2, operate without valid drivers license 2x, and obstruct officer. Maria C. Tracy, 43, New Richmond, was arrested on June 12 on a failure to appear warrant. Robert J. Biedler, 31, Luck, was arrested on June 11 for a probation hold. Tanya M. Burch, 47, homeless, was arrested on June 13 for failure to appear. Jason E. Wendelboe, 49, Frederic, was arrested on June 14 for a probation hold. Jeremy C. West, 35, Clayton, was arrested on June 16 for municipal warrants.
Amery Police Report 06/15/18-06/21/18 06/15/18, 03:01 P.M., Assist motorist 06/15/18, 03:32 P.M., Welfare check 06/15/18, 07:40 P.M., Disturbance 06/15/18, 08:20 P.M., Juvenile call 06/16/18, 05:33 A.M., Assist other agency 06/16/18, 08:13 P.M., Mental health call 06/17/18, 03:55 A.M., Assist other agency 06/17/18, 10:00 P.M., Suspicious activity 06/18/18, 11:58 A.M., Motor vehicle accident 06/18/18, 01:20 P.M., Harassment report 06/18/18, 02:35 P.M., Assist with child custody issue 06/18/18, 03:54 P.M., Vehicle lockout
06/18/18, 05:10 P.M., Disturbance 06/18/18, 06:23 P.M., Assist other agency 06/18/18, 08:10 P.M., Assist other agency 06/18/18, 09:50 P.M., Mental health call 06/18/18, 10:22 P.M., Vehicle lockout 06/18/18, 11:10 P.M., Assist citizen 06/19/18, 05:54 A.M., Assist motorist 06/19/18, 09:07 A.M., Assist other agency 06/19/18, 11:34 A.M., Juvenile call 06/19/18, 12:08 P.M., Animal control call 06/19/18, 12:45 P.M., Juvenile call 06/20/18, 10:20 A.M., Assist citizen 06/20/18, 11:25 A.M., Juvenile
call 06/20/18, 12:45 P.M., Juvenile call 06/20/18, 08:00 P.M., Assist citizen 06/20/18, 11:26 P.M., Assist other agency 06/21/18, 11:35 A.M., Juvenile call 06/21/18, 12:26 P.M., Animal control call 06/21/18, 5:42 P.M., Citizen assist 06/21/18, 6:48 P.M., Business assist 06/21/18, 7:13 P.M., Harassment complaint 06/21/18, 10:12 P.M., Welfare check 06/22/2018, 3:00 P.M., Vehicle Lockout
Arrests: Michael Rindal, 48 of Amery. Disorderly Conduct
Somerset man dies in two car accident Pedro Luis Vera Cornier, 35, of Somerset died in a morning accident June 13 in a two car collision in St. Joseph Township, St. Croix County. According to a release from the St. Croix County Sheriff, a 2004 Chev Aveo driven by Cornier was northbound on CTH I stopped at the intersection of CTH E before proceeding. Cornier’s vehicle was struck by a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta driven by Anthony P. Herbst, 25, from Houlton. Eastbound traffic on CTH E does not stop and has the right of way. When responders reached the scene they found the Aveo in the northeast ditch with severe damage to the drivers side. Cornier was pronounced dead at the scene by the St. Croix County Medical Examiners office. Herbst suffered minor injuries and was treated for minor injuries at the Hudson Hospital. Assisting the St. Croix County Sheriff’s office at the scene were St. Joseph’s Fire and Rescue, Somerset Fire, Lakeview EMS and the St. Croix County Medical Examiner. This is the fifth traffic fatality for St. Croix County in 2018.
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Gunshot detection technology coming to Wisconsin schools BY IVAN MORENO A SSOCIATED PRESS
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin schools bracing for the next mass shooting are turning to gunshot-detecting sensors that police across the country rely on, hoping the technology will lead to faster response times when there’s an active shooter. The sensors are among various security upgrades schools are rolling out when classes resume this fall, using grants Wisconsin state lawmakers approved this year after the shootings in Parkland, Florida. Since then, the number of schools around the country expressing interest in using gunshot-detection systems has increased, according to New Mexico-based EAGL Technology, one of several companies that sell sensors. The Kenosha Unified School District, the first in Wisconsin to be approved for grant funding, plans to use $384,000 of its nearly $900,000 award to install sensors from EAGL at its 43 schools. The system is
designed to alert police within seconds of shots being fired and activate surveillance cameras near their location to livestream the scene to authorities. The sensors can also lock doors after gunshots. “The premise behind what we’re trying to do here is to get our local law enforcement to us as fast as possible,” said district spokeswoman Tanya Ruder. Kenosha and other schools that have received grant funding are also using the money to upgrade cameras and intercom systems and put protective film on windows so they won’t shatter. So far, Wisconsin has awarded nearly $6 million to 53 school districts and individual schools for security upgrades and funding is still available. State lawmakers budgeted $100 million in grants when they approved the legislation in March. Several schools and higher education institutions have made gunshot-detection sensors part of their security plans for several years now,
but they haven’t been universally embraced and aren’t widely used yet. “It wasn’t really until Parkland that people woke up,” said EAGL Technology co-owner Jennifer Russell, recalling that her pitch to schools “was still falling on deaf ears” when she began pitching the sensors two years ago. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington, designed the sensors and EAGL licensed the technology, first at Hermosa Elementary School in Artesia, N.M. in September. Now, Russell said about 50 schools nationwide are planning to start using it in the coming months, including a handful in Wisconsin. She said she couldn’t identify the schools because she doesn’t have their permission. Some safety experts, however, see the technology as a costly expense that won’t prevent shootings or even stop them immediately — no matter how quickly the sensors alert police.
“By the time the system goes into effect the horse is out of the barn,” said Ken Trump, president of the Ohiobased National School Safety and Security Services, which provides training and consulting work. “We’re seeing people sort of grasping for straws in an overall climate of what I call, `Do something, do anything, do it fast and do it differently,” he said. Trump said schools should instead focus resources on mental health and behavioral intervention support, training for staff to evaluate threats, and making it easy for students to report suspicious activity. Russell said the technology EAGL uses is more accurate than what has been available previously because the sensors don’t confuse gunshots with other loud noises, such as fireworks. The sensors, small enough to hold in one hand, detect shots by their energy level and can determine the caliber of the firearm being used, Russell said. That, along with the livestream of
what’s happening, provides police with information they don’t typically have going into an active shooter situation, she said. “They don’t know where the shooter is, they don’t know what he looks like, they don’t know what he has for a weapon, they don’t know where he went ... it’s chaos,” she said. California-based ShotSpotter, a system deployed by police in 100 cities, including Milwaukee, is also being used outdoors by 10 college campuses, said Ralph Clark, the company’s CEO. He said his company is not interested in selling sensors to schools for indoor use because they’re of greater value outdoors. About 2,320 schools are in areas covered by ShotSpotter nationally, according to the company. “As tragic as these situations are, they are very rare,” Clark said about mass shootings. “What’s a lot less rare and more intermittent are those incidents that are just off campus that can result in people being hurt or killed.”
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110 Years Ago June 25, 1908
“Certainly, we should appreciate the work of the firemen and the donations of the business and professional men in making a real fireworks exhibit possible on the Fourth,” said Chief Millermon.
Magic Polishing Cloths Mix two pounds of whiting and one half ounce of oleic acid with a gallon of gasoline. Stir and mix thoroughly. In his compound soak flannel rags of the desired size, then wring out and hang up to dry, being careful to keep them away from a fire or open flame. These cloths will give a fine gloss to silverware, will not soil the hands and will preserve their polishing qualities indefinitely. – Woman’s Home Companion for July.
40 Years Ago June 20, 1978 Lightning Damages Johnson Home
95 Years Ago June 28, 1923 Lightning Strikes Two of the big trees standing just near the County Home on the north side near the gate were struck by lightning Saturday evening splintering them from top to bottom. Four of the cows in the barnyard were stunned by the shock and Yesterday’s it was several moments News before they recovered. Diane Stangl Mr. Edmans had just finished milking one of the cows when the crash came. The next thing he knew he and the cows and the milk were all in one mix up. No damage was done, but Mr. Edman regards it as a lucky escape.
A Good Plan Perhaps it would not be such a bad idea for Amery to follow the example of an eastern city, which posted the following notice to autoists: - “Drive slowly and see out city. Drive fast and see our jail.”
Dust Causes Accident Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Hyer and Richard Olofson and Chester Johnson were the victims of a peculiar accident last Friday evening at about 9:30 p.m. The Hyer car driving east coming into town near the golf course followed by the Olofson car when a cow loomed up in the road, indistinct through the dust, in front of the Hyer car. Mr. Hyer applied his brakes and missed the cow, but because of the dust Mr. Olofson could not see the trouble ahead in time to miss hitting Mr. Hyer’s car in the rear. No one was seriously injured although the cars were considerably damaged.
90 Years Ago June 14, 1928 Lincoln Farmer Finds Prehistoric Implement Axel Anderson who lives northwest of this city, while plowing last Monday found a stone ax. It is in an almost perfect state of preservation and is near perfection in design. The relic was found on top of a high prominence in the An-
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Prohibition blast from the past This scene takes us back and gives us a glimpse of “prohibition days” when this still was used for making “home brew.” The date of this photo, taken by Frank Bannister of Amery, is not known, but by the appearance of the equipment it looks like a bad year for the distiller.
derson farm (one of the highest mounds in this locality), which may have been used as an observation by the prehistoric tribe, which made practical use of the implement.
Policeman Pulls Gun on Deputy Sheriff Deputy Sheriffs Clemens and McDonald raided the “Bill” Anderson place between here and Clear lake at two o’clock Sunday morning and upon entering found Amery’s night cop more or less corned and so imbued with authority that he pointed a gun at Deputy Clemens. He was disarmed, arrested and taken to Balsam Lake and lodged in jail with a charge of possession placed against him. The firearm charge has not been pressed. James Ferguson who was at the Anderson place when it was raided was later arrested and a charge of possession placed against him. “Bill” Anderson was also arrested after the raid, charged with possession and sale. All three had their hearing before County Judge Lynn and all plead not guilty and were released on bonds. The first two bonds were set at $200 and the latter was $1,000, which was furnished.
Amery Man Sobers Up In Jail A fellow from Amery drove into Stillwater Sunday afternoon, drunk as a lord, turned south from the bridge and down over the Omaha tracks as far as the Jeremy home, where he was arrested by police. He was brought back to the city, locked up and contributed $68 to the city treasury. When the car was searched the police found two empty bottles and two full bottles of moonshine. How he could have made the trip over the tracks safely is a mystery, but he did it, which is probably the record. He told his story of how it all happened on the Wisconsin side, of meeting four men and
when he left them one of them rode a ways with him, getting out at the top of the Houlton hill, and when he sobered up found he was minus a $10 bill, abstracted from his vest pocket.
Wm. Kelly Injured Wm. Kelly was seriously injured while loading stock at his farm in south Amery, last Saturday. A cow had been loaded into a truck but refused to stay and in making her exit Mr. Kelly was struck across the nose by a hoof, almost severing the end.
75 Years Ago June 24, 1943 Knitted Articles Needed for Navy Mrs. C. O. Danielson, chairman of the local Red Cross, informed the Free Press this week that she has several articles that need to be knitted. The articles consist of 12 helmets and 5 Navy sweaters and these must be completed not later than August 15. Anyone interested should contact Mrs. Danielson at once.
Those on Furlough Allotted 5 Gallons The amendments to permit members of the armed forces home on leave or furlough to receive additional gasoline has been passed. It provides that any such person may receive up to five gallons of gasoline if they are home for a period of three or more days. Application should be made to the rationing board and should be accompanied with a pass, leave or furlough papers.
70 Years Ago June 24, 1948 Some More Tales About Fish If you happen by the post office these days and see an individual grinning from ear to ear in complete ecstasy…you are looking at about the happiest fisherman in the world this week, Glenn Anderson.
Glenn landed a 6¼ lb. German brown trout in the Apple River in about the same spot that the muskie was landed some time ago. Glenn is even taking a picture for evidence of the fact.
55 Years Ago June 27, 1963 Blast Wrecks Milk House on Raymond Farm “It could have been worse, one of the youngsters could have been near it,” philosophized Donald Raymond this week in recounting an incident involving a blast in a milk house on his farm. Town of Lincoln farmer Raymond believes that someone, taking gasoline from his 100 gallon drum, failed to shut off the tank when completed, allowing some to drain into the ground. The gasoline apparently reached the well pit and the fumes were ignited by the pump motor. The blast occurred about 1:15 a.m. last Wednesday morning shortly after Raymond had closed a window in the home. It knocked a power lawnmower into the air and severely damaged the interior of the frame building. A little puppy, sleeping in the shed, survived the blast but came out with some singed hair although no fire resulted from the explosion. It was theorized that someone needed gasoline and took the padlock off the tank, taking what they wanted and leaving the rest to drain on the ground. Raymond estimated about 50 gallons were wasted.
Issues Warning on Use of Firecrackers “Caps, snakes and sparklers are the only legal items,” declared Chief of Police Bert Millermon, in calling attention to the state law prohibiting use of firecrackers. Officer Millermon asked the cooperation of the parents and youngsters in observing the law during the holiday season.
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Johnson escaped injury at their rural Deronda home early Friday morning when lightning toppled a wall panel, which struck the bed where they slept. Amery firemen journeyed to the home, which is located about a mile west of Sunrise Beach, to extinguish sparks created by the lightning bolt. Apparently, the lightning struck a tree located near the house. It traveled on metal clotheslines, which were attached to the tree and the house. Damage was limited to the bedroom and one electrical circuit in the home. Six cows owned by Mr. and Mrs. Dareld Lundgren, route one, Amery, were killed in the thunderstorms, which hit the area on Thursday night. The Lundrens were on vacation at the time. Besides lightning and strong winds, the storm dumped about two inches of rain on the area.
Oak Tree at Golf Course Hit for Second Time They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but that isn’t necessarily so. Last year, lightning struck a large oak tree on the Amery golf course and split a large portion of it, spreading it between No. 1 and No. 2 greens. Early Friday morning, lightning hit the same tree again, shredding additional trunk around the course. It now appears that the lightning surgery has doomed the tree and it will have to be removed.
Amery’s Keller Ave. Among Busiest in Three Counties Ignore if you will those busy four-lane thoroughfares I-94 at Hudson and US 53 in Rice Lake. Then answer the question, what is the busiest street, road or highway in Polk, St. Croix or Barron Counties. If you guessed Keller Ave. (south 46) in Amery’s downtown area you are correct. This information is contained in the “1977 Highway Traffic” recently released by the state division of planning traffic count represents the average weekday traffic during a 24-hour period. Amery’s Keller Ave. edged out Knowles in New Richmond 12,420 to 12,280 as the busiest thoroughfare. Hudson’s Second St. was a distant third at 10,570.
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Amery schools support staff gets 3% raise BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Support staff at Amery schools will get a 3 percent pay raise July 1 after action taken by the Amery School Board Monday night. In a meeting dominated by discussions of compensation, the board voted to increase the support staff pay following recommendations by District Administrator Jim Kuchta. Paraeducators, food service workers, custodians, secretaries, mechanics and computer technicians will receive the pay raise. Clubhouse workers and van drivers will not receive a raise because pay rates have already changed and they are competitive, according to Kuchta. The impact of the pay raises to the district in the coming year is a projected $43,740, according to calculations done during the meeting by Kuchta. Board Vice President Keith Anderson asked Kuchta what the total impact would be to the district. Kuchta told the board that he had anticipated that question and had begun computations of the
cost, but had left them on his desk. After getting the sheets and doing some math on his phone, Kuchta had the total cost of the raises. After hearing the total financial impact, board member Dale Johnson made the motion to approve the salary increases. The vote passed unanimously. Also listed under action items for Monday night’s meeting was a proposed certified staff salary schedule. Kuchta explained that he and Cheryl Meyer had been meeting with 14 teachers during the recently completed school year to discuss compensation. Goals of the Teacher Compensation Committee included a review of the history of Amery teacher compensation; creating a new/revised salary schedule for the 2018-19 school year that ties professional development to compensation and moves the salary schedule forward. The committee’s goals included increasing the entry level salary to a minimum of $40,000, decreasing the number of years it takes to get to the top of the salary schedule and extending the salary schedule beyond Level
I, currently $68,000. Due to recent Wisconsin licensing changes and the lack of professional development (PD) needed to maintain teaching licenses, the committee would like to incorporate PD into the salary schedule. This committee believes continuing education is essential to maintaining a highly qualified staff. The committee wants to reduce the number of years from the bottom of the salary schedule (Level A) to the top (Level I) from 25 years to 20 years. Another goal is to get rid of catch up pay, some supplemental pay, I-Points Another goal is for no staff member to make less in 201819 than they did in 2017-18. Staff placements on a revised salary schedule will take into consideration an individual’s total salary from 2017-18 (salary, catch-up pay, supplemental pay, and I-Points). Also included is to continue (annually beyond 2018-19) to move the bottom/entry level of the salary schedule up to be more competitive with other districts in our conference / CESA. Kuchta told the board that
the district spends $7 million annually on teacher salaries, its largest budget line item. According to Kuchta, the district has lost ground in teacher pay compared to districts in the conference and CESA 11. Kuchta said that the committee had run the numbers many different ways and due to the high number of projected retirements in coming years, he felt that the district could afford proposed changes to the teacher’s pay schedule. “Ultimately, we have to have a plan that’s sustainable,” Kuchta said. Kuchta told the board that even though the new proposed pay schedule was listed as an action item this month, he recognized that this was the first time the board was seeing the document. He recommended that board members look at the plan as well as the accompanying frequently asked questions documentation and table the plan until July. Drafts of the staff handbook were also discussed. Changes to language under workplace protection were made by the board. At each level of
reporting, the language was changed to indicate that all complaints will be investigated. In personnel action the board approved the resignations of: Kelly Zens, Clubhouse - Teacher Assistant; Cory Schneider, Guidance - Intermediate School; Sheila Morfitt, Bus Driver; Deborah Anderson, Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher; Breanna Ellevold, Teacher - 2nd Grade and Nannette Lang-Nolte, Clubhouse - Lead Teacher. Contracts were offered to: Harley Peterson, Computer Technician – District-wide; Deborah Anderson, Title One/Intermediate School & Interventionist/Middle School; Rachel Downs, Pupil Services Secretary; Juli Montgomery-Riess, Student Success Coordinator - Middle School/High School; Rebecca Radle, Student Success Coordinator - Intermediate/ Elementary Schools; Jacob Macholl, Long Term Substitute - High School Science; Heather Bjorne, Special Education Teacher - Elementary School and Ashley Penard, Clubhouse – Lead Teacher.
Deer Park Independence Day celebration June 29, 30 Celebrate Independence Day with the Deer Park Lions Club Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30. Bean Bag tournament sign up 4-5 with teams drawn at 5 and play starting immediately after.
Your favorite grilled chicken dinner around starts at 5pm. Hot dogs, brats, handmade deep fried cheese curds, pop, water, and beer also available for purchase. Stick around and dance to “Drop Tailgate” before and
after the fireworks which will begin at dusk. 3rd Annual Deer Park Antique Parade Bring your old tractors, cars, bicycles horse drawn carts... whatever you have you’d like to show off! Line
up runs from 9-10am and the parade starts at 10:30am on Saturday, June 30th There will also be a display of the parade entrants afterwards. You don’t want to miss this! Parade runs on village roads and ends at the park where
food and drinks will be served. For entrance details contact Dillon Thompson 715-222-8250 or Jerry Croes 715-269-520
Poll: Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls still mostly unknown Fish with police July 2 BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Amery Police Department’s Kops & Kids program invites children and youth to South Twin Beach park for some fishing fun on Monday, July 2, from 8 a.m. to noon. Children and youth will have the opportunity to meet and fish with Amery Officers, Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies, and Conservation Warden Peter Wetzel. Some boats will be available. Participants may bring their own fishing gear and life jackets. Some fishing tackle and life jackets will be available. Children under ten years old must have a chaperone. Drinking water and soft drinks will be available.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Most voters still don’t know what to think about anyone in the crowd of Democrats running for governor as the August primary rapidly approaches, a poll released Wednesday shows. Ten Democrats are vying for the chance to take on Republican Gov. Scott Walker in the November general election. Voters will narrow the field down to one challenger in the Aug. 14 primary. The Democrats have been campaigning for months but aren’t turning many heads, the Marquette University Law School poll found. More than 60 percent of respondents said they didn’t know enough about any of the candidates to form an opinion or don’t know whether they have an opinion. Wisconsin public schools Superintendent Tony Evers was the best known among all the candidates, but 61 percent still said they didn’t know enough about him to form an opinion. No one else in the field managed more than 30 percent recognition among respondents. Milwaukee attorney Josh
Pade was the most unknown; 94 percent of respondents said they didn’t have an opinion about him. A majority of respondents in the last Marquette poll, conducted in March, said they lacked enough information about the Democrats to form an opinion or they had no opinion. More than 95 percent of respondents have formed an opinion on Walker, who has held office since 2011 and launched a $1.5 million television ad blitz this month. His approval rate was 49 percent, up from 47 percent in March. His disapproval rating was 47 percent, also unchanged from March. State Democratic Party spokesman TJ Helmstetter said the Democrats’ name recognition will only grow as the primary approaches but Walker has “clearly hit his ceiling.” Walker campaign spokesman Austin Altenburg declined to comment. The two Republicans running in the primary for U.S. Senate are still struggling for recognition as well. Sixty-nine percent said they didn’t know enough about Kevin Nicholson to form an opinion; 72 percent said they didn’t know enough about Leah Vukmir to have an
opinion about her. More than 75 percent of respondents have an opinion about incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin. Her approval rating ticked upward, with 41 percent approving of her and 43 percent disapproving. In March her approval rating was 37 percent and disapproval rating was 39 percent. The poll surveyed 800 registered voters between June 13 and Sunday. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. On other topics, the poll found: —52 percent of respondents felt the state is heading in the right direction; 42 percent felt it is heading in the wrong direction. —Most respondents — 46 percent — said the new plant Foxconn Technology Group is looking to build in southeastern Wisconsin isn’t worth the $3 billion in state incentives Walker and Republican legislators handed the company. Forty-nine percent said the plant wasn’t worth the investment in March. Fifty-six percent said they believe the plant will substantially improve the Milwaukee area’s economy, however.
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Range man donating vegetable crop, needs harvest help BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Rick Maukstead enjoys working in his garden. “Digging in the dirt is good therapy,” Maukstead says as he weeds part of his expanded garden plot. The Range man’s new oneacre plot will be doing more than providing therapy for Maukstead and his family. The green beans, Hubbard squash and pumpkins that were planted this spring are going to be given away. “This is something I’ve wanted to do for years,” Maukstead said. He explains that a cancer scare a few years ago placed many things on hold, including this idea of planting vegetables to be donated to food pantries. Cancer
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Rick Maukstead (right) pulls weeds in one acre vegetable plot north of Range. Maukstead is giving away all the vegetables planted and will need help harvesting in August.
free, Maukstead decided that this was the year to put his plan to work. One person donated the seeds. A tractor, disc and planter arrived at his property to aid in preparing the land and planting the crop. Another person gave money for fuel for the tractor. The crops were planted. A total of 12 hills of Hubbard squash, 28 rows of green beans 135 feet long and four rows of pumpkins 135 feet long were planted in May. During the heat of Memorial Day weekend, the first plants appeared. The plan is for the squash and green beans to be given to Ruby’s Pantry and selected area food pantries. The pumpkins will be given away to children.
Julia Swanson, who lives on the farm with Maukstead and their sons Rick Jr., Donovan and Joseph, said that the food pantries they have visited with about the donation are excited. “They tell us they rarely get fresh vegetables,” Swanson said. The squash and beans will be ready to be picked in August and Maukstead is hoping to get some help with the harvest. He is actively looking for volunteers to help with the harvest. Maukstead can be reached at 715-419-1561.
Wanderoos Independence Day Celebration June 30 Wanderoos will have its 51st annual Independence Day celebration Saturday, June 30, 2018. The day of fun is sponsored by Wanderoos Area Community Club. Events begin at 8:00 a.m. with the first annual 5K run/walk. Registra-
tion information at www.wanderoos. org A Queen’s Tea will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the Fire Hall. The Kiddie Parade begins at 10:45 a.m., followed by the Grand Parade at 11:00 a.m.
Following the parade, chicken dinners, pulled pork sandwiches, brats and hot dogs will be served. During the day, Wanderoos classic fastpitch games, a horseshoe and bean bag tournament will be held. Kids games and a sawdust pile will
commence after the parade at 1:00 p.m. An evening street dance featuring Rural Route 5 will be held from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fireworks after dusk. Raffle ticket proceeds go towards fireworks.
Trail planning use survey live
Absentee voting underway for August primary
A survey on the uses of the Stower Seven Lakes and Cattail Trail is now available online through www.co.polk. wi.us/parks website. This survey has been put together by the Polk County Trail Planning Subcommittee for the purpose of gathering public opinion on the Cattail and Stower Seven Lakes Trails so high-quality recreation opportunities can be provided. Please answer all questions. Only surveys with all questions answered will be accepted. One survey form per person. Surveys can be printed and fi lled out online by going to www. co.polk.wi.us/parks or individually mailed and postmarked by July 9 to Polk County Parks, 100 Polk County Plaza Suite 10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.
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Fledglings enjoying Wapo Patrica Parsons shared this photo of two young bald eagles enjoying a Sunday near Lake Wapogasset.
New date, location for Giant Ice Cream Sundae Amery’s Giant Ice Cream Sundae, a staple of the July 4 holiday, is on a new date and different location this year. Family friendly fun will occur at the Michael Park Pavilion on Friday, July 6 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The sundae will be served at 12 noon. A free will donation will be accept-
ed for the Salvation Army Backpack Program. The event is sponsored by Ellie’s Ice Cream. Lamperts, WESTconsin Credit Union, Worn Again, Bremer Bank, Amery Free Press, PaperWorx, City of Amery and Amery Community Club.
In person absentee voting for the August 10 primary election began on June 25 in Amery. City Clerk/Treasurer Fran Duncanson says that persons may request an absentee ballot or vote absentee in person until August 10 at 5 p.m. In person absentee voting in Amery is at City Hall, 118 Center St. W. from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Absentee ballots fi lled out and returned need to be in City Hall by 8 p.m. on August 14 when the polls close for the primary election. Voters in Wisconsin’s primary have to select one party to cast their ballot which may prove confusing, according to Duncanson. “People have a hard time understanding that they can’t vote in both (the Democratic and Republican) races,” Duncanson said. “When they vote at the polls, the machine forces voters to select a party, so no crossing over can be done,” Duncanson said. On the paper absentee ballot, which is several pages long due to the large number of candidates seeking the gubernatorial nomination, it may be easy for voters to cross the party line, which invalidates or “spoils” their vote. Spoiled ballots do not count in election totals. Duncanson does not expect a large number of absentee ballots for the primary. She says absentee voting is more popular in the general election, where people want to avoid standing in line to vote.
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Amery hosts the Stower 7 Lakes Adventure Triathlon AMERY—The Stower 7 Lakes Adventure Triathlon, sponsored by the Friends of the Stower 7 Lakes Trail, brought racers to Amery from Wisconsin, Minnesota and Canada for a 16mile bike ride, a half mile lake paddle, and a 5K run on the Stower 7 Lakes State Trail. The race was included in the newly rolled out OUTWIGO program, a promotion effort by the Wisconsin DNR to encourage outdoor activity on DNR properties around Wisconsin. --Polk County Tourism Council
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DNR personnel, Ben Bergey (right), Missy Vanlanduyt (24), and Jane Simkins (4) welcome the racers to the OUTWIGO event and explain the new program just prior to the start. Simkins was recording the event as she raced, producing a DNR video feed from the Amery event.
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Charissa Osborn, Amery, launches from transition 1 for the ½ mile paddle section of the race. Sha and Gary Osborn, Amery, finished 2nd in the 2 person mixed relay race.
Missy Vanlanduyt (center), Middleton, WI, starting her first adventure triathlon. She finished 8th overall in the women’s solo division.
Individual results Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Name Greg Richert Ben Bergey James Caie Cassie Warner Ron Wild Chelsa Whitley Mel Nelson Dana Lochner Dorthea Anich Marianne Walsh Donna Anich Jane Simkins Missy Vanlanduyt Chad Svacina Logan Lehrkamp Cher Lindberg
Time 32:26.7 35:04.9 39:40.2 42:24.4 46:03.3 50:36.5 55:03.2 59:35.2 09:42.5 09:45.2 09:45.6 12:30.6 13:58.9 18:24.5 42:10.8 55:46.7
City Forest Lake Highbridge Dryden Saint Paul Menomonee Amery Frederick Lake Elmo Mukwonago Mukwonago Amery Madison Middleton Baldwin Saint Paul Minneapolis
State Minnesota Wisconsin Ontario Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Minnesota Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Minnesota
Cycle 55:19.5 54:21.1 58:53.2 58:29.8 04:04.9 06:47.6 08:17.3 00:06.8 08:27.6 14:25.3 14:22.9 15:23.0 13:49.3 13:54.3 55:47.8 14:21.1
Paddle 12:57.9 15:01.7 99:99:99 15:35.2 15:39.3 21:41.7 18:14.7 20:56.2 19:36.9 18:26.0 18:28.6 24:38.2 21:03.7 21:40.6 00:00.0 57:52.9
Run 24:09.2 25:42.1 39:40.2 28:19.3 26:18.9 22:07.1 28:31.1 38:32.1 41:37.9 36:53.8 36:53.9 32:29.3 39:05.7 42:49.5 46:23.0 43:32.6
2 person team results Pos Name 1 Team Determined Duo 2 Team Miles Ahead 3 Team Stromgren Girls 4 Team FreeBorn 5 Team The Deckmasters 6 Team M Squared 7 Team Renegade 8 Team Not Fast But Furious
Time 31:25.2 46:24.6 47:47.9 55:31.8 56:37.3 58:10.8 00:22.0 11:56.3
City Stillwater Bloomington Bloomington Amery Aitkin Star Prairie Balsam Lake Amery
State Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Wisconsin Minnesota Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin
Cycle 50:48.3 04:07.8 01:47.8 59:09.5 06:43.8 09:15.6 04:28.3 38:53.0
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Kayaks wait patiently at transition 1 for the racers to arrive. Paddle 14:59.0 17:14.7 16:55.0 19:10.2 16:53.5 16:38.1 19:53.2 99:99:99
Run 25:37.8 25:02.0 29:05.0 37:12.0 32:59.9 32:17.0 Pos Name Team A&B Relay 36:00.4 1 Team Zagerbombs 11:56.3 2
3 person team results Time 59:56.3 00:21.0
City State TOD Cycle Paddle Run Amery Wisconsin 04:05.3 15:06.3 13:56.8 30:53.1 Las Vegas Wisconsin 04:30.0 09:08.3 19:23.9 31:48.7
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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: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service. 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. Tuesday: 5 p.m. Senior Sts. Potluck & Fellowship. Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Friday: 7 p.m. Beatham’s Missionary Presentation and Ice Cream Social. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday, July 1: 9:30 a.m. Birthday Sunday; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, July 3: No 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, June 27: 7 pm Money Management. Thursday, June 28: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Friday, June 29: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 10:30 a.m. Youth Brat Stand at Dick’s Fresh Market/bell ringing. Sunday, July 1: 10 a.m. Worship/Communion; 11:15 a.m. Christian Ed meeting; 11:15 a.m. Diaconate meeting. Monday, July 2: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 7 pm. Boy Scouts. Tuesday, July 3: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open. 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, June 27: 10 a.m. Staff meeting at Trinity; 6:30 p.m. Education Committee meets at Little Falls to discuss VBS/JAM. Sunday, July 1: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship; 3:45 p.m. Ukulele Circle at Willow Ridge. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 a.m. Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, July 1: 10 a.m. Worship. Monday, July 2: 9 a.m. Weeding the Labyrinth. Tuesday, July 3: 9 a.m. Quilting. Beer & Hymns on Sundays, July 22 and Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. at Amery Ale Works. 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. Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 p.m. FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Thursday, June 28: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Sunday, July 1: 9 a.m. Worship. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Sunday, July 1: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship. Monday, July 2: 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends meeting. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship. FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Pastor Diane House Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 8:30 a.m. Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m. 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. Wednesday activities are off until fall. Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at the Journey Church Teen Center. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, June 27: 10 a.m. Staff meeting at Trinity; 6:30 p.m. Education Committee meets at Little Falls to discuss VBS/JAM. Thursday, June 28: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting. Sunday, July 1: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship; 3:45 p.m. Ukulele Circle at Willow Ridge. 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.
These weekly church messages are contributed by the following:
Nice Try! “Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with selfcontrol, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.” —2 Peter 1:5-7 NIV
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hen the expression “Nice try” isn’t being used sarcastically, or as a putdown for a near miss, it can actually be very encouraging. No one ever succeeds all the time, and in most games there is a winner and a loser. Oftentimes the loser did his or her best and perhaps even learned something by the experience of losing. It’s wise to praise effort when the results weren’t great. Think of how many failures you had to experience to become good at the things you are good at. Most elite athletes have fallen down hundreds or even thousands of times on the way to their fully developed skill. No one is born knowing how to read or write, and thus we patiently correct children when they make mistakes in grammar or pronunciation, and over time, with persistent practice, they learn how to use their native tongue. The same is true in virtually every area of life, perhaps more so in areas of faith and morals. On the way to proficiency we are going to fail often as we achieve higher levels of skill and self-control. So remember to encourage yourself and others by praising the effort, and when the effort wasn’t there, encourage harder work. We are destined for great things. – Christopher Simon
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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED ... 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, June 27: 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer. Thursday, June 28: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study. Sunday, July 1: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, July 3: 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 Sunday, July 1: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 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: Wednesday, June 27: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass, 4 p.m. Long Range Planning meeting, 7 p.m. Spoiritual Life and Worship meeting; Thursday, June 28: 6:30 p.m. GriefShare meeting; June 30-July 1: Fr. Gene gone, guest priest here; Wednesday, July 4: Office closed, no mass. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, June 28: 1 p.m. Bible Study. Sunday, July 1: 8 a.m. Worship wioth Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Fellowship. Tuesday, July 3: 1 p.m. Bible Study. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, July 1: 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Ladies meeting. 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, June 27: 10 a.m. Staff meeting at Trinity; 6:30 p.m. Education Committee meets at Little Falls to discuss VBS/JAM. Sunday, July 1: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship; 3:45 p.m. Ukulele Circle at Willow Ridge. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, June 27: 5-8 p.m. CREW Hangout (location TBD) Sunday, July 1: 9 a.m. Worship Team 1; 10 a.m. Worship Service. Tuesday, July 3: 8 am. Sweet Hour of Prayer. UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, June 27: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; Quilters. Sunday, July 1: 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.
Kenosha museum exhibit shows life during the Civil War BY DAVID WALTER KENOSHA NEWS
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — It starts — and ends — with a statue. The statue — a replica of one found in Kenosha’s Green Ridge Cemetery — is the first image you encounter when entering “The Fiery Trial,” the Civil War Museum’s permanent exhibit. As Doug Dammann, the museum’s education curator points out, it’s a statue like those found in towns, cities and parks all across the Upper Midwest. “You may drive by a statue like that 365 days a year and never once stop to take a look at it,” he says. “My hope is, after (museum visitors) learn the story of the Upper Middle West in the Civil War, the monument will have more meaning. And they will take a second to look at it and understand the role the Upper Middle West played,” Dammann says. As the path through the exhibit continues, visitors encounter an Upper Midwest town in 1850. The sights and sounds as well as the ubiqui-
tous “Western Independent” newspaper-like information placards, show a country in crisis, Kenosha News reported. Here we learn about the abolitionist movement, the Underground Railroad, talk of secession and growing unease in the country. As the path continues, it’s 1860. Abraham Lincoln has been elected president. Seven southern states have seceded from the Union. And Fort Sumter is attacked. War is declared. “There was tons of excitement to get involved,” Dammann says. “As war is declared, men are eager to sign up. This was going to be the big event of a generation, and they didn’t want to left behind: `If there was going to be one big battle, how can I miss it?”‘ “People assume that because there were no battlefields here, the war had no effect,” Dammann says. Nothing could be further from the truth. Dammann notes that 1.1 million men — nearly half of the Union army — hail from the Upper Middle West. Dammann says troop enlistment was apportioned accord-
ing to a state’s population, with Wisconsin sending 91,000 men while Illinois sent 250,00. But besides manpower, the Upper Midwest also supplied food and natural resources to fuel the war effort. “For those three reasons, the Upper Midwest was very, very important,” Dammann says. At this point, the exhibit takes its signature turn. Instead of chronologies of battles, examinations of tactics and profiles of generals, the exhibit concentrates on the personal stories of how the war is affecting the people of the Midwest — both the men who enlist as well as those on the homefront. The point is driven home by the railroad car exhibit. Visitors are encouraged to sit next to one of “passengers” — lifelike mannequins which dot the entire exhibit. Each triggers an audio recording where visitors hear the passenger’s story. There’s a woman traveling to become a nurse for the army. (Female nurses were unheard of until the Civil War.) Another man wants to be a chaplain; a freed slave hopes to become a barber. “The war affected everyone, whether you shouldered a mus-
ket or not,” Dammann says. “With this train, we see a wide cross-section — men, women, free slave, army officer. What were they going to do? How were their lives changed? When you sit next to them, you get a sense and what they are going to do.” Insider tip: Some of those same passengers show up again at the end of the exhibit, and you learn how the war changed them and the country. From here, the exhibit examines the life of a soldier. One display shows a soldier’s knapsack and all the things he had to carry in it. Another shows musical instruments and how they were key to troop communication. There are displays on food prep, foraging, camp life and life at the battlefront. One of the more popular displays is on medical care during the war. “We can all make value judgments about medicine; everyone has experienced a doctor’s office,” Dammann says. Dammann says of the 620,000 men who died in the war, two-thirds died from disease, including diarrhea and dysentery.
“They (doctors) didn’t know about germs. Infection was part of the healing process,” he says. He also dispels a myth about operations: 90 percent took place with the patient anesthetized, often with chloroform. It’s here that we also learn about the role women played in the war effort, with many becoming nurses. “Women’s roles changed drastically during the war,” he says, noting that women had to take care of farms and businesses while their husbands were gone. “Rosie the Riveter is not the first time women stepped outside their roles,” Dammann says. It all leads to the 360-degree gallery that showcases “Seeing the Elephant,” a 10-minute movie that follows soldiers through a battle. “`Seeing the elephant is a term veteran soldiers used to describe battle,” Dammann said. “Imagine trying to describe an elephant to someone who has never seen one. If you’ve never been in battle, how would you describe it?” CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Peter M. Davis, age 33, a resident of Big Lake, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Peter was born on August 1, 1984 to Gary and Mary (McCann) Davis in St. Paul, Minnesota. Peter was a graduate of Dunwoody Institute where he excelled in the electrician program and furthered his education with a robotics specialty. He was a master electrician. He was also certified in boiler maintenance. Peter will be remembered for his good heart, warm smile, kindness, generosity and intelligence. His daughters knew he loved them more than anything, and they say he could fix everything. There is nothing he would not have done for them. Peter is survived by his wife, Bridgette; 2 daughters, Delainie (9) and Charley (7); his parents Gary and Mary Davis; as well as many other relatives and friends. Peter you are amazing and we miss you so much! Funeral Services were at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Saint Johns (The Evangelist) Lutheran Church of Little Canada, 380 Little Canada Road East, Little Canada, Minnesota 55117 (Just east of 35E and Little Canada Road) with visitation being held one hour prior to the service at the church. A private family internment will take place at a later date. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.
James Leslie Hughes, 92, passed away on June 21, 2018 in Amery, WI. James was born on May 3, 1926 to James and WillieFrank (Minnick) Hughes near Clayton, NM. He spent half of his childhood on his grandparent’s ranch in New Mexico, and fondly remembered riding his horse to school. After graduating from High School in Aurora, CO he joined the Navy and served as a Seabee. Following his Navy service, he spent 2 years attending the Colorado State College of Education in Greeley, CO. While in Greeley he met Marian Brashear and the two married in 1947. They made their home in Aurora, CO where Jim worked for Pacific Intermoutain Express. A daughter, Leslie was born in 1949 and another daughter, Barbara was born in 1951. After several transfers the family landed in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1963. Jim and Marian retired to Amery, WI in 1979. James was a great lover of animals, owning several dogs, horses and cats throughout his lifetime. He possessed a great sense of humor and loved to tell jokes. He was kind, affectionate, sentimental and a very loyal friend. Organized and meticulous, friends and family would often comment on how he kept his shop and garage immaculate. James is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Marian, daughter Barbara Ann Hughes, son-in-law Patrick Hessler and brothers Lloyd Karr and Sonny Hughes. He is survived by companion Roberta Noggle; daughter Leslie Hessler (Lyle Kaehler); sister-in-law Kate Karr; grandchildren, Melissa (Tony) Nottingham, Gretchen (Mike) Christenson, Tarrah (Adam) Dunham and Michael (Wendy) Hessler; great-grandchildren, Samuel, Teagan, Olivia, Alexis, Elaina, Cole, Leah, Isabella, Patrick, and Anna; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of James’ Life will take place at the Apple River Community Church in Amery, WI at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Arnell Memorial Humane Society. Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.
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The movie is shown every hour on the hour and can be viewed at any point during a visit, as there are four entry points to the theater. As the war concludes, the exhibit shifts to a riverboat, where we again see a cross-section of people — men returning home from the war, a woman in mourning, a preacher. From there, it’s back to the small town seen in the beginning of the exhibit, but things have changed. The streets are now paved; buildings sport cream city brick. But questions linger.
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The Paul Family Bluegrass Band is a family of seven that operates a ten thousand tap, 260 acre maple syrup farm in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As the snow melts and spring returns the Paul family loads up into their 45 foot bus and travel the country as their primary focus turns again to music ministry. It is their hearts desire to encourage America's families though music. On July 17, 2018 at 7 PM the Paul family will
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Wisconsin sailor killed at Pearl Harbor to be laid to rest PORT EDWARDS, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin sailor who died at Pearl Harbor will be laid to rest more than 75 years after his death. Navy Pharmacist’s Mate 1st Class John Schoonover of Port Edwards, Wisconsin, was among 429 crewmen who died aboard the USS Oklahoma after Japanese torpedoes capsized the ship on Dec. 7, 1941. Schoonover was 39. Sailors who couldn’t be identified were buried in a large Hawaii gravesite known as the Punchbowl. The U.S. Department of Defense has increased its efforts to identify fallen service members who served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Schoonover’s son, Robert, of Panama City Beach, Florida, says confirmation of his father’s remains has brought him closure. He says a funeral will be held at the Naval Air Station Pensacola later this month.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case. No. 18 PR 52 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Glenn P. Baldwin PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 6, 1947, and date of death March 12, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of Good Samaritan Society St. Croix Valley, 750 E. Louisiana Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 1, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 20, 2018 Bridget M. Finke, Valley Crossing Law, LLC 940 7th Avenue, PO Box 34 Baldwin, WI 54002 715-688-4045 Bar Number 1039842
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case. No. 2017PR78 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Patricia A. Cwayna DOD: October 13, 2017 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth January 7, 1937, and date of death October 13, 2017, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 440 Harriman Avenue South, Amery, WI 54001. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 1 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 20, 2018 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419
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Call meeting to Order; Proof of Meeting Notice; Approve Agenda; Approve Vouchers & Pay bills, Reading of Reports; Public Comments; OLD BUSINESS: Update on Comprehensive Plan; Update and continued discussion & decision regarding installing cameras on the buildings and re-keying the locks; Discussion/decision regarding road damage on 60th Ave by Xcel Energy; Discussion/decision regarding per Diem for Plan Commission Members; NEW BUSINESS: Discussion/ decision regarding filing insurance Claim regarding stolen items and policy update; Open and award road bids; Appoint new Plan Commission Member; Review and approve liquor license applications for Country Store, Amery Ale Works and Amery Gun Club; Adjourn to July meeting. Sally Pickard, Clerk This notice is for informational purposes only – final agenda will be posted on the Town Hall door, NextGen Motors in Clear Lake and Countryside Store in Amery.
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Operation Dry Water: DNR conservation wardens join local boat patrols for safety weekend MADISON -- Boaters and paddlers enjoying Wisconsin's waters June 29-July 1 could see more state conservation wardens and local boat patrols on the water during the 10th annual national Operation Dry Water. Lt. Adam Hanna of the Recreation Safety and Outdoor Skills section says wardens will be on the water with one mission - keep the waters safe for all to enjoy. "We intend to stop and remove intoxicated boaters from our lakes and rivers. We also will take the time to educate as many boaters as possible about the hazards of Boating Under the Influence," Hanna said. "Alcohol is a leading factor in boating fatalities." Wisconsin defines impaired operators as having a blood alcohol level over the state limit of 0.08 percent. Officers will use the field sobriety test to determine the boater's level of intoxication. There also is a breath test. A boat operator or passenger with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit runs a significantly increased risk of being involved in a boating accident. When impaired by alcohol, boating accidents are more likely and deadlier for both passengers and boat operators, many of whom capsize their vessel or simply fall overboard. As of December 31, 2017, there were 624,882 registered vessels in Wisconsin that display the state vessel registration number, a 2 percent increase from 2016. Of the 624,882 vessels, there are 13,314 non-motorized vessels registered. In
addition, approximately 335,000 non-motorized boats, and over 300,000 non-resident boats are using Wisconsin waterways each year. Wisconsin reported 106 boating incidents resulting in 79 persons injured and 25 fatalities in 2017. While alcohol involvement increased from 2016, the number one contributing factor in boat incidents is Operator Inexperience. If you need a safety class, visit the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov, and search "Safety Education." Operation Dry Water, a multi-agency, education and enforcement initiative launched by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators in 2009 in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, puts thousands of local, state and federal marine law enforcement officers on the water nationwide the last weekend in June to give BUI enforcement high visibility during the peak boating season. "We want recreational boaters to enjoy themselves," Hanna said. "But there will be zero tolerance for boating under the influence." The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related accidents and fatalities through increased recreational boater awareness and by fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use on the water. Operation Dry Water is produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard and is a product of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
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The Heritage Days parade was the culmination of a year of representing Clear Lake in parades. The outgoing court of Miss Clear Lake Lizzy Grahovac, First Princess Gabby Loenser, Second Princess Vada Tulgren, Third Princess and Miss Congeniality Abby Warner, Junior Royalty Queen Samantha Aquino and Junior Royalty Princess Kloe Mante greet the hometown crowd.
New royalty was crowned on Saturday night. Back row, from left: McKenna Christensen-3rd princess, Peyton Lillie- 1st Princess, Samantha Kelly-Miss Clear Lake, Tianna Mielke-2nd princess, and Taylor Atkins-4th princess Front row: Kylie Munson-Jr Royalty Queen and Calli Clemmens- Jr Royalty Princess
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Both of Amery’s Marching bands were in the parade.
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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: The three essentials for happiness is: Something to do, Carolyn Lumsden someone to love and something to hope for. (Anonymous) 715-483-9738 These unbaked bars are fun to make and yummy to eat. Kids will enjoy making these, too. Make them ahead and slice just before serving to save preparation time when you need them that day. CATHEDRAL WINDOW BARS Put in larger bowl and set aside: 1 pkg. (10-1/2 oz.) pastel mini marshmallows 1 c. chopped walnuts (optional) Melt in larger sauce pan on stove top (or use microwave safe bowl for microwave making): 1/2 c. butter, cubed 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips (12 oz. pkg.) Pour the melted chip combo over the marshmallows and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour. Remove from refrigerator and shape into a 12" roll and wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate for about 4 hours or until firm. Cut into slices. Cut each sliced bar in half if desired. Make this salad all year around. Save the drained juices for other uses like smoothies, gelatin (instead of water), etc. You can also use fresh fruits, if desired.
This makes a nice meal for any time of day. Make it ahead and refrigerate, then remove and bake.
This meal is made in your skillet and is ready in about 45 minutes.
COLORFUL HAM CASSEROLE Cut into 1" pieces: 1 loaf French Bread (1 pound) Sauté in large skillet: 1 tsp. olive oil 2 medium onions, quartered and then sliced 3/4 c. green bell pepper, sliced thinly 3/4 c. red bell pepper, sliced thinly Put into greased/sprayed 9x13" baking pan: Half of the cut up French bread Put half of the onion/pepper mixture on top of the bread. Put on top: Half of 1 c. (4 oz.) Monterey jack cheese Half of 1-1/2 c. of fully cooked diced ham Repeat the layers. Mix together and pour over everything: 6 eggs 2 c. milk 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper or to taste Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350˚, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Serves up to 6-8.
POTATO AND PORK TENDERLOIN SKILLET Put into large skillet over medium heat, then brown on both sides: 2 T. butter 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4" slices Remove from skillet and keep warm. Add to the skillet: 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth but save out 1/4 cup of broth and set aside 8 small red potatoes, quartered 1 T. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper Bring the above to a boil and then cover and simmer for 15-17 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add to the skillet: 1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 c. sliced green onions the browned tenderloin Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes or until meat is done. Combine well in bowl or covered jar: The 1/4 c. reserved chicken broth 2 T. flour Stir the flour mixture into the simmering skillet, bring to a boil and Simmer for about 2 minutes or until thickened. Serves 3-4.
FLUFFY FRUIT SALAD Combine in large bowl: 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained 1 can (15 oz.) fruit cocktail, drained 1 can (15 oz.) mandarin oranges 1 c. chopped pecans 1 c. sour cream Fold in: 2-1/2 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed 3 c. mini marshmallows Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serves up to 10. Hint: if using fresh fruits, use fresh pineapple chunks, grapes, diced pears or peaches, strawberries, etc. or your favorite fruits. You can vary this according to your own tastes.
Tips: If you like grating your own cheese, spray the cheese grater with a bit of non-stick cooking spray. If you like pasta salads with cheese, use string cheese. Open the amount of packages you need and slice. This will save time and also opened packages of cheese in refrigerator.
This cake is an old recipe and needs no frosting. Begin with a yellow cake mix. It's great for a last minute dessert or to take to a last minute dessert or gathering.
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CHERRY MARBLE CAKE Grease a 9x13" baking pan. Add and combine in the pan: 1 pkg. (18-14 oz.) yellow cake mix 1/4 c. veg. oil Combine and add to the above, blending it in: 1/2 c. water 3 eggs Drop tablespoonfuls on top of the cake mix in the pan: 1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling Using a knife, etc. swirl the pie filling around the cake batter. Bake at 350˚ for 30-35 minutes. Hints: Top of cake will look uneven. You can use other pie fillings also like blueberry, peach, apple (sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top if using apple).
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-Saturdays on the Stower (this week Amery) 9 am-2 pm Vendor & Bake Sale at Amery Area Community Center -51st Annual Independence Day Celebration in Wanderoos with parade, games, music and fireworks 10:30 am Deer Park celebration with Antique Parade 7:30 pm “America! America!” readings and audience singalong at Northern Lakes Center for the Arts
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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 12 pm Bridge, 1 pm Bingo, Brat Stand at Dick’s 11 am-1 pm Amery Community Club holding kids games; free ice cream sundae in Michael Park at 12 noon
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Time for a Little Maintenance I like to encourage you to enjoy your gardens, but there are some early summer chores that still need to be done. If you have planted Garden a veggie garden there are some things that Variety should be done. Thin Julie Kuehl, vegetables to proper spacing (remember to Polk County check your seed packet Master Gardener for spacing info). By this point you should have planted any veggies (if you are a little behind it’s time to get busy and put them in the ground). Tall crops such as runner beans, tomatoes and cucumbers should now have supports to help them grow where you want. Control leaf blight on tomatoes by disposing of diseased foliage or plants. If you have asparagus, it is time to stop harvesting and weed the bed carefully to avoid damage to roots. Strawberry runners should be pinned down with garden pins (local nursery will have these). Your flower gardens should be starting to look lovely, but they need a little attention too. Now is the time to make sure you keep on top of the ever growing weeds. You should be deadheading any spent flowers (by now the spring bulbs should be done flowering – leave the green to die down naturally, but
ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Cassidy is a seven year old Pointer-Boxer-Hound Mix. Her head and back are covered in a Brindle blanket with white and liver flecked legs. Cassidy came to the shelter as a stray in early May. She behaves with basic manners and is very housetrained. Cassidy loves an outdoor adventure like most dogs, but she also enjoys a comfy spot in the living room. She is
deadhead any flowers), irises should be deadheaded once they have bloomed (again leaving the leaves) and don’t forget to deadhead flowers in those lovely containers; finish planting any summer bulbs such as gladioli and dahlias. If you have mums it is good to pinch back to encourage branching. This is the time to dig and divide any daffodils that aren’t blooming. Remember to keep everything watered especially during periods with little rain and high temperatures. One thing to consider is to install a rain barrel to collect any excess rain water we receive. A rain barrel will serve you well for watering when the rains don’t come. There are commercial rain barrels available, but if that doesn’t fit your budget you can create your own. Some of the local creameries or a water softener business will often have excess large containers or barrels that you can get relatively inexpensive. I have put these under my downspouts and simply use my watering can to dip out water as needed. Now that you’ve completed those pesky garden chores, sit back and enjoy your hard work and reflect on how great life is in a garden. If you have any questions, topics, concerns about your gardens contact me at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Until the next time, keep playing in the dirt, it keeps you young and happy.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s seeking volunteers/ speakers The 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Amery is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 22. If anyone knows someone who does have Alzheimer’s or other type of Dementia and would like to share their story to tie in with the walk or be a part of the Walk Planning Committee, please contact Amber Harris at 715-268-4800 or aharris@amerymemorycare.com.
partial to humans, over other dogs. Cassidy is friendly with other dogs but isn’t much interested in doggy-play. Cassidy is in her prime at seven years; she has much to give as a companion dog. The great outdoors holds an allure for cats. However, the great outdoors can be a dangerous place for a companion house cat. If you want to share an outdoor experience with your cat, safely, you might consider teaching her to walk on leash. Training your cat to enjoy the outdoors on a leash requires some indoor training. The first step is to buy a harness and leash. There are many different types of harnesses made especially for cats or tiny dogs. Choose one that is simple and fast to put on, but that your cat will not be able to wiggle out of. Body hugging mesh harnesses are the safest, with a figure-eight configuration with a buckle also a good alternative. Next, you’ll want to get the cat accustomed to the harness. Leave the harness in your cat’s sleeping area or near her feeding station for a few days so she can inspect it. Then, break down the steps necessary to put the
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harness on slowly, step by step: over her head, rest, adjust belly strap, rest, fasten closures. Using a friendly voice, reward her with treats after you perform each step, taking care to notice whether she’s showing signs of anxiety. If your cat gets too anxious, take the harness off and try again the next day. It will likely take several sessions for your cat to get comfortable with the harness. Some cats may never get comfortable with the harness, but if she does, clip on a light weight leash and let her walk around indoors. Again, use treats and a soothing voice to make it a positive experience. During this indoor trial run, make sure you adjust the harness properly to fit your cat; you don’t want it to be too tight or so loose that she can slip out of it. If your cat seems relaxed with indoor walks on lead, try it outdoors. For her first time outdoors, carry her outside and set her down in a safe and relatively quiet place, such as a fenced backyard. Make sure to leave the door open so she can retreat inside if she gets scared. While your cat is on leash, let her go where she wants to go, but keep her well away from streets and traffic. Always keep the leash slack and don’t ever pull on it. If your cat is startled by something, try to keep the leash slack until you can reach her, to prevent her from wriggling out of the harness. Until she is comfortable with being outside and is used to the sounds and sights, it’s recommended that again, you proceed slowly. Short visits outdoors and close to the house at first, graduating to full yard excursions gradually. Why shouldn’t cat owners enjoy the bonding experience of an evening stroll around the yard, just like a dog? Once it’s a habit, it will become a highlight of your cat’s day. All of our adoptable dogs come with a level of leash walking skills. You will need to use our leash training tips for an adopted cat. Visit our adoptable pets at the shelter or online: ARNELLHUAMNE.ORG and Facebook, 715 268-7387 (PETS)
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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 715-268-9771 x220 or online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) unless the class description indicates otherwise.
Hay River Quilt Show and Raffle Hay River Quilters present “Quilts along the River: Then and Now,” their 21st annual quilt show. Held in conjunction with Prairie Farm Dairy Days, the quilt show will be on Saturday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Prairie Farm American Legion Hall. Frequent bed-turning shows. Admission is $2, with proceeds going to support the Prairie Farm-Ridgeland Food Pantry. Raffle tickets will be available at the door. Raffle prizes are a queen-size quilt, a wall hanging, and a table runner. Drawings will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 15. Winners need not be present to win.
SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES open to youth from any school district. Register with Amery Community Education unless it states otherwise. 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 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. 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 715-2680117 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.
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., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. 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. (only meets during the school year.) 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.
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For the Month of July, artZ Gallery presents Three Regional Artists “Expressions” to a different medium. Catherine explored the different types of glass work, and after several classes, chose fused glass. In 2014, she set up a studio in her home in Minneapolis. She now designs and creates decorative and functional fused glass art. Using the finest materials, she cuts the glass into a design which is assembled and fired twice in a kiln. The first firing fuses the design into one piece of glass. The second firing bends the glass into a shape. The end result is a beautiful, unique piece of fused glass art! Given the nature of hand crafted art, no two pieces will ever be the same. Many of Catherine's designs are inspired by the natural beauty of Minnesota. She also has several contemporary designs. “I find glass has magical qualities. I love how heat transforms it.” See Catherine’s work at; www.dauphinaisglass.com Mary Deziel loves the expressiveness and freshness possible with watercolor. Increasingly, she finds painting to be as much about “seeing” as it is about technique or style. “There are beautiful scenes to paint all around us, no matter where we happen to be.” She tends to work fast trying to capture the essence of a scene without overworking it. Her loose approach allows the watercolor paint to work its magic by allowing some paints to blend on the paper creating a more spontaneous and unique image. Mary spends time between her home in Savage, MN and her lake home on Bear Trap Lake in Amery. Recently retired, she has more time to paint and travel. She is a board member of the Minnesota Watercolor Society and chairs the Spring MNWS Member Show. She earned a BFA from U of MN focusing on drawing and painting. See Mary’s work at: www.
ArtbyMaryd.com Catherine Dauphinais-Oba started throwing pots when she was 12 years old, and then took various art classes throughout high school and college. About 5 years ago she decided to switch
Carol Labuzzetta is a self-taught jewelry artist with eleven years of experience making an eclectic array of affordable costume jewelry and accessories. After two degrees & a career in nursing, she elected to stay at home to raise a family, and began making
beaded jewelry. “My inspirations have always been nature, color, and travel. While the inspirations have stayed the same; my skills, mediums, and styles have evolved. I still make many beaded pieces, but also offer wire wrapped jewelry, leather pieces, and photographic resin jewelry. My resin pieces are my most unusual. In these, I incorporate my love of travel and photography into a bracelet or necklace to make a wearable piece of photographic artwork.” Scenes from these iconic travel destinations are preserved to keep a memorable vacation close at hand. The photographic bracelets led to custom orders of memory bracelets made from family photos. “Making jewelry has allowed me to explore and satisfy the creative side of my spirit! I live in Holmen Wisconsin, located in the Coulee Region of the Driftless Area, with my husband and boys. I hope you enjoy my work!” Website: http://carolsjewelryorchard.etsy.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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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Summer is finally here! Get out of the heat and come visit us at that Community Center where the building is cool and our members are friendly and welcoming. It costs only $20 per year to join and we have lots of activities to offer. Please note that the Center will be closed on Wednesday July 4th. 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! Our Annual Vendor and Bake Sale will take place on Saturday June 30th from 9am-2pm. We will have lots of baked goods for sale as well as vendors to purchase from such as Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay and many more. 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 June 12th were Gary Snelling in first, Dean Elken in second, Jerry Fisher came in third, and Les Peterson took home the consolation prize. Tuesday pool winners on June 19th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Dean Elken placed third, Gene Pribnow took fourth and Jean Frank won the consolation prize. Thursday pool player winners on June 14th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Jerry Fisher came in third, and
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Music on the River Car and Motorcycle winners Winners were announced for the Cruz in Car Show held during Music on the River June 15 in Michael Park. The next event will be July 20. The Car Show is sponsored by Amery Chevrolet.
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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 (or visit us online) anytime to register and sign up for awesome library programs! Here's what's coming up starting June 1st: Baby Storytime: Mondays, 10 AM Geared towards ages 0-2. Lots of singing and rhyming; moving and bouncing; books and games! 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! 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. Friday Night at the Library: A Musical Double Feature! Friday July 20th there will be a movie shown for “all ages” from 5-7, as well as, a movie for ages 12+ shown from 7-9. Please see the library website for more details.
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Rockin Summer Book Club: Wednesday, July 11th at 1:00 for grades 3-7. The book Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis will be discussed. There will be other fun activities, as well! Pick up your copy of the book at the Amery Area Public Library. Pedal Power Teen Bike Trip: Saturday, July 14th from 2-7 PM for teens age 13-18. We will be biking the Stower Seven Lakes Trail from the Nye trail access point to Amery and then back to Nye. This is about a 22 miles round trip. We will stop for a meal at Farm Table Restaurant with food from local farms and have a book discussion on: Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson. Copies of the book are available at all sponsoring libraries (Amery Area Public, St. Croix Falls, Osceola and Dresser). Pre-registration is required. Go to our website for more details (or to register): amerylibrary.org 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 July is The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Books and Brews Meeting: Join us at Amery Ale Works, Thursday, July 12th from 6-8 pm to discuss our most recent book selections: "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi and "The Leavers"
by Lisa Ko. We have a large group so we'll break into smaller subgroups and spend a lovely summer evening enjoying food, drink, and books! Third Thursdays Crafting. Join us for another fun make and take craft project on Thursday, July 19th at 5:30 PM! We will be making Essential Oil Roller Bottles! Come learn about the benefits of essential oils and make a roller bottle to take home! No cost to attend, registration appreciated but not required. Supplies are limited. Check out our website for more information and register to ensure you get a spot! Cooking Demonstration and Cookbook Signing. Join us on Saturday, June 30th from 12-2 PM as we host Chef and Culinary Instructor Peter Kwong! Chef Kwong will talk about his life, his cookbook, and make some amazing food to taste! No registration required.
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 (or visit us online) to register. Antiques Appraisal with Mark Moran: Join Mark Moran, master appraiser, for an "Antiques-Roadshow"-style event at the Amery Area Public Library on Friday, July 13th from 3-6 pm. Call or stop by the library to book your appointment, and visit our website for more information! Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, July 5th from 4:00-7:00 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, July 7th 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. Check out the website Check out the library website at amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary. Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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WITC says farewell to over 400 graduates SHELL LAKE, Wis. - Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College held its commencement ceremony on Friday, May 18 for the graduating class of 2018. More than 400 students were honored in commencement ceremonies across the four WITC campuses located in Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake and Superior. Students earned completion certificates, technical diplomas and associate degrees across a variety of programs. WITC is grateful to all its community partnerships. Your support of the WITC Foundation is essential to student success. For information on how to contribute, visit www.witc.edu/ alumni-and-giving/giving. A nationally top-ranked college and a designated 2018 Military Friendly(r) School, WITC serves the educational and career needs of more than 25,000 residents of Northwestern Wisconsin each year. With multiple campuses, WITC offers career-focused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, short-term certificates, customized business training, and a wide array of courses for personal or career enrichment. WITC is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.ncahlc.org Amery, WI Michael Becker, Technical Diploma Two Year, Machine Tooling Technics Stephanie Cahill, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Danielle Carlson, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Tech Online Danielle Carlson, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Coding Spec Online Richard Grathwohl, Technical Diploma Two Year, Construction and Cabinetmaking Kelly-Ann Grube, Technical Diploma One Year, Office Support Specialist Trevor Hegna, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Studies Zachary Kjeseth, Technical Diploma Two Year, Agricultural Power/Equip Tech Jordan Luehman, Associate in Applied Science, Business Management Melissa Menter, Technical Diploma One Year, Office Support Specialist Austin Strobel, Technical Diploma One Year, Entry Level Machining
Charles Wright, Technical Diploma One Year, Dairy Herd Management Baldwin, WI Skye Pugh, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Balsam Lake, WI Janet Donnelly, Associate in Applied Science, Administrative Professional Centuria, WI Joy Barthman, Associate in Applied Science, Business Management Sabrina Hanson, Technical Diploma One Year, Accounting Assistant Melissa Rappel, Associate in Applied Science, Administrative Prof Online Charles Turner, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Clayton, WI Stacy Castona, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Brittany George, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Angela Hornick, Associate in Applied Science, Accounting Jenny Kittelson, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Assistant Brittany Odenbreit, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Associate Ashley Quaderer, Associate in Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Asst Larissa Rogers, Technical Diploma One Year, Dental Assistant Clear Lake, WI Lori DeBoer, Associate in Applied Science, Management and Leadership Beau Helin, Technical Diploma Two Year, Agricultural Power/Equip Tech Tannen Jackson, Technical Diploma Two Year, Automated Packaging Sytms Tech Cushing, WI Autumn Hermansen, Technical Diploma One Year, Dairy Herd Management Jessica Nutter, Associate in Applied Science, Business Management Deer Park, WI Nathan Fouks, Technical Diploma One Year, Entry Level Machining Allen Kobernick, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding McKenzie Ruud, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Studies Dresser, WI Hunter Hansen, Technical Diploma One Year, Broadband Technician Hunter Hansen, Technical Diploma Two Year, Broadband Technologies Benjamin Mickelson, Associate in
Applied Science, Automation for Indust. Systems Benjamin Mickelson, Technical Diploma One Year, Industrial Systems Specialist Dane Sine, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding Frederic, WI Mason Gustafson, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding Lynn Kittleson, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Casey Lemieux, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Tech Online Casey Lemieux, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Coding Spec Online Angelina Rowell, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Coding Spec Online Luck, WI Scott Duxbury, Technical Diploma One Year, Entry Level Machining Lindsey Erickson, Technical Diploma One Year, Health Office Professional Lucas McGreal, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding Jason Moore, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding Katelyn Pfaff, Technical Diploma One Year, Dental Assistant Jeannette Saenz, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Assistant Tammy Springer, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Assistant Masha Todd, Technical Diploma One Year, Dental Assistant Farrah Welch, Associate in Applied Science, Business Management Krystal Zuniga, Technical Diploma One Year, Dental Assistant Milltown, WI Samantha Gore, Technical Diploma One Year, Dental Assistant Brandy Houman, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Associate Mitchell Johnston, Technical Diploma Two Year, Agricultural Power/ Equip Tech Emily Warren, Associate in Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Asst Osceola, WI Hunter Bougie, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding Julie Connors, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Office Specialist Julie Connors, Technical Diploma One Year, Office Support Specialist Brooke Geving, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Assistant Ty Hall, Technical Diploma One Year,
Welding Zachary Hite, Associate in Applied Science, IT- System Administration Spec Anna Hobbs, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education Anna Hobbs, Technical Diploma One Year, Child Care Services E-Connect Samantha Judkins, Technical Diploma One Year, Online Child Care E-Connect Hunter Kautz, Technical Diploma Two Year, Machine Tooling Technics Sally Millermon, Associate in Applied Science, IT Web/Software Develop Online Chad Pelzl, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding Emma Richardson, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Assistant St Croix Falls, WI Chase Belisle, Technical Diploma One Year, Entry Level Machining Kyle Drinken, Technical Diploma One Year, Outdoor Power Equipment Tech Kevin Erickson, Technical Diploma One Year, Welding Dalton Kloos, Technical Diploma Two Year, Agricultural Power/Equip Tech Star Prairie, WI Bobby Blair, Technical Diploma Two Year, Automated Packaging Sytms Tech Brittany Shaw, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Tech Online Brittany Shaw, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Coding Spec Online Turtle Lake, WI Heather Holerud, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Megan Jensen, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Associate Andrew Knipfer, Technical Diploma Two Year, Machine Tooling Technics David Lindquist, Technical Diploma One Year, Accounting Assistant Sherri Munkelwitz, Associate in Applied Science, Finance Justin Orf, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Studies Wendy Rodke, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Administative Prof Wendy Rodke, Technical Diploma One Year, Health Office Professional Alec Rohl, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Studies
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Walk/Fundraising Team served 100 Root Beer Floats Amery Memory Care’s Walk/Fundraising Team the AMC Forget-Me-Nots hosted their first Root Beer Float Fundraiser for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Friday, June 15th and we are so very grateful for the community’s support in making this fundraiser
a success. We served over 100 Root Beer Floats and made $701.20 towards our team goal of $10,000. We had a very special lady, Helen Theesfield (aka the Dairy Queen), scoopin’ up the ice cream and dancin’ away to some wonderful 50’s music. Helen has made Amery home for many years and was once the owner of the Amery Dairy Queen. She said it was in their little dairy queen on main street where she made the first Dairy Queen cake. Now I did contact the American Dairy Queen Corporation to see if they could confirm the original creator and all they could say was… “Although we are not aware of who specifically invented this delectable treat, the chief proponents of the DQ cakes was a variety of operators. These products were offered off and on throughout the DQ system prior to the official launch of the product in 1981. All of these products led to the development of the DQ Cake we all know and love.” Although if you ask Helen, she could tell you all about it! We all met some new friends and were excited to raise funds for a charity that is near and dear to our hearts. Please consider attending our next big event to raise money for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, our VIVA LAS VEGAS FUNDRAISER. Hosted by Amery Memory Care at the Amery Congregational Church on Friday, July 13th. Doors open at 4:30pm, no admission at the door, Pasta Buffet (Free will donation), the Joe Sir Elvis Show, and a wonderful Silent Auction. We hope to see you there!
Clear Lake Historical Museum Receives a Mini-Grant From the Wisconsin Historical Society The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History are pleased to announce that 25 affiliated local historical societies received a total of $11,500 through the 2018 minigrant program. The Clear Lake Historical Museum has received a mini-grant to support the purchase of archival supplies. This year's affiliate mini-grant program focused on projects and activities that strengthen a local organization’s ability to preserve historical collections and manage those collections and other resources. The projects supported in part by the mini-grant program are
an important part of the work done by local organizations to help collect and preserve our state’s history at the community level. The Wisconsin Historical Society’s Field Services Program provides support and educational opportunities to local history groups throughout the state. The Wisconsin Historical Society also partners with the Wisconsin Council for Local History, a non-profit organization consisting of all historical organizations affiliated with the State Society that promotes communication and cooperation among local history groups.
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Western Technical College graduate LA CROSSE, WI -- Caleb Ruff of Clayton graduated from Western Technical College in the Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician program. Ruff is one of the 1,109 graduates to receive an associate's degree, technical diploma, or certificate in the 2017-18 academic year.
Area students named to Dean’s List at UW-River Falls RIVER FALLS, Wis. --The University of Wisconsin-River Falls spring semester Dean’s List honoring 1,417 students has been released by Registrar Kelly Browning. To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time undergraduate must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, or midway between an “A” and “B” average. Area students are listed below by hometown, name, and major. Amery, WI Tori Forseth, Social Work Andrew Fowler, Physics Tyler Henk, Pre-Major Johanna Knutson, Communication Studies Hallie Krueger, Psychology Hayley Marcon-Toutant, Communication Studies, English Collin Matthews, Accounting Elijah Newton, Food Science & Technology Kylee Olson, Elementary Education Anthony Riemenschneider, Broad Field Social Studies, History Heidi Van Blaricom, Elementary Education Balsam Lake, WI Cheyanne Sigsworth, Elementary Education Centuria, WI Brandon Mooney, Health & Human Performance Colton Sorensen, Conservation & Environmental Planning Clayton, WI Alec Eckert, Geography Cole Jakupciak, Crop & Soil Science Ariana Severson, Conservation & Environmental Planning Clear Lake, WI Marissa Altendorfer, Vocal/General - K-12 Maggie Buhr, Elementary Education Rebecca Giger, Art, English Rachael Miller, Psychology Jillisa Solberg, Criminology Kara Standaert, Social Work Dresser, WI Amber Hoverman, Elementary Education Shiloh Sather, Communication Sciences and Disorders Frederic, WI Emily Amundson, Mathematics Kendra Erickson, Business Administration Milltown, WI RaeAnna Johnston, Animal Science Osceola, WI Clara Flak, Psychology Jenna Flanders, Psychology Kailyn Handrahan, Biology, Neuroscience Jonathan Hoverman, History Jack Ince, Broad Field Social Studies Malysha MacFarland, Elementary Education Misty Swisher, Animal Science Abigail Vruno, Computer Science & Information Systems, Data Science Saint Croix Falls, WI Reagan Hoverman, Broad Field Social Studies Turtle Lake, WI Lucas West, Horticulture, Instrumental/General K-12
Red Cross urges donors to fill Missing Types to prevent summer blood shortage (June 25, 2018) — The _meric_n Red Cr_ss needs help to bring back the A’s, B’s and O’s. This is not a typo. These letters represent blood types, and the reality is that during blood shortages these letters do go missing from hospital shelves. The American Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to give now to help prevent delays in patient care this summer. Earlier this month, A’s, B’s and O’s began disappearing from brand logos, social media pages, signs and websites as part of the Missing Types campaign to draw attention to the need for new blood donors. More than 1,000 partners across the country, from small businesses to leading national brands, have signed on to join the #MissingType movement and raise awareness about the critical role of every blood donor. While thousands of donors have answered the call to donate blood, more donors are needed now to help ensure blood types don’t go missing. During the summer, especially around holidays like Independence Day, donations often don’t keep pace with patient needs. The Red Cross is thanking all those who come to donate July 2-7 with an exclusive Red Cross Missing Types T-shirt, while supplies last. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). American Red Cross Blood Donation Center Please check redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS for current blood donation centers days and hours. Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center, 3485 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire Additional blood donation opportunities June 25-July 15: Ashland - 6/26/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., AmericInn, 3009 Lakeshore Drive E. Barron - 6/28/2018: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Barron Electric Cooperative, 1434 State Highway 25; 7/9/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Barron High School, 1050 E. Woodland
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Fourth of July events, fundraisers, Polk County Fair - all upcoming How can this be possible…the last week of June? It seems like yesterday that we turned our calendars to May, and now it is time for July! I almost think that my calendar is missing some months Pounding as fast as the year goes by. I guess we the all just need to take Pavement a deep breath, and enjoy the ride that we Pam Humpal are on. As you may know, last week was my birthday, and as past years have proven, I celebrate my birthday a bit longer than a day…doesn’t everyone? But this year is a special birthday. It is my “Beddian” Birthday…anyone know what means? Your Beddian Birthday is when your age and the year you were born is the same. Now there is a bit of trivia for you. With the 4th of July right around the corner, that brings along many area celebrations and events… *Deer Park will be celebrating on Friday, June 29, in the village park with grilled chicken dinner, bean bag tournament, music by “Drop Tailgate”, and fireworks. On Saturday, June 30,
will be the 3rd Annual Deer Park Parade at 10:30am with old tractors, cars, trucks, etc. To sign up for the parade please contact Jerry Croes 715-269-5201 or Dillon Thompson 715-222-8250. *Wanderoos 51st Annual Independence Day celebration is on Saturday, June 30, with Kiddie Parade at 10:45am, Grand Parade at 11am, 5K Run/Walk, chicken dinners, classic fastpitch games, horseshoe tournament, bean bag tournament, kids games, fireworks, music by “Rural Route 5”. *Amery will host fireworks on Wednesday, July 4, at dusk in Soldiers Field and shooting off over South Twin Lake. Food and refreshments will be available at Soldiers Field. *Amery’s Giant Ice Cream Sundae will be created on Friday, July 6, in Michael Park at noon. There will also be family friendly games and activities in the park from 11am-1pm. A free-will donation will be accepted for the Salvation Army Backpack Program. For additional details about these Fourth Of July events please see elsewhere in this issue for their advertisements. On Wednesday, July 4, the AMERY FAMILY RESTAURANT is holding a special fundraiser for the Amery VFW’s new building. 30% of the proceeds on July 4 will go to the new
building fund. The Amery Family Restaurant is open 7 days a week 6am9pm. Come support the Amery VFW. And speaking of July 4, the Amery Free Press office will be closed on Wednesday in observance of the holiday. Our next issue will publish on Monday, July 2. Deadlines for that issue will be at noon on Friday, June 29, for the Amery Free Press and The Tab. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with the early deadlines. Winding down with June Dairy Month, here are a few more trivia tidbits for you… *Americans eat more than 300,000 tons of yogurt per year *It takes 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese *It takes 12 pounds of milk to make one gallon of ice cream *U.S. dairy farms produce roughly 21 billion gallons of milk annually The annual Polk County Fair is set for July 26-29. On Tuesday, July 24, the Amery Free Press will publish our annual Polk County Fair Guide. It will include photos of all the 4H clubs in the county, highlights of the fair, entertainment and judging schedules, and a map of the fairgrounds. Businesses who would like to be a part of the Polk County Fair Guide wishing the kids
good luck please give me a call at 715268-8101. Mark the Polk County Fair on your calendar…it’s a wonderful event! Happy Birthday wishes this week to my niece, Cassidy, and sister-in-law, Peg, on June 28; my nephew, Tyler, who will be 14 on June 30; and my nephew, Mason, who will be 7 on July 1. Enjoy your special days! Baby News…baby boy, Easton George Peetz was born on June 22. He weighed in at 10 lbs., 20 ¾ “ long. Easton’s proud parents are my niece and nephew-inlaw, Laura and Brian. His big brothers are Mason and Parker, and I am sure they will be good helpers with the baby. Congratulations everyone, and welcome to the family Easton! Sports news…did you see that an Ameryite, and also a neighborhood kid of mine, threw out the first pitch at a Milwaukee Brewers baseball game last week? Yes, Eric Peterson was that lucky guy…good job, Eric, it was a good throw too! Full Moon is coming up on June 28… enjoy! Have a great week…have fun and be safe as the Fourth of July activities begin!
Residents discover railroad owns home, land BY HALEY BEMILLER WAUSAU DAILY HERALD
SCHOFIELD, Wis. (AP) — Diane Neumann has owned a house on Depot Street in Schofield since 1994 — or so she thought. It turns out her home is split down the middle, and much of it doesn’t belong to her. Neumann and her neighbors learned this year that a portion of their properties are owned by the Canadian National Railway, despite the fact that they’ve spent years paying mortgages and property taxes, the USA Today Network-Wisconsin reported. The homes sit just feet away from a set of railroad tracks. But until now, Neumann said, the railroad has never been a problem. According to a recent plat survey, the railroad’s land extends along Depot Street starting at Ross Avenue and right through the homes of Neumann and her neighbors. The land where Depot Street sits also belongs to the railroad, not the city. Neumann is stuck. She planned to sell the home to her daughter, who has been living there with her family for a few years, but she can’t sell a house that isn’t hers. And based on the survey, Neumann can stake a claim only to part of the kitchen and a back room. “They own more than half of my house,” she said. Depot Street runs parallel to the tracks in an industrial area of Schofield. Neumann’s house sits on the north side of the street, the front yard disguised by greenery. Past that is a home with gray siding, teal shutters and a porch around the side and back. Neumann moved out a few years ago so her daughter’s family could take up residence. None of them knew anything about the railroad land until wooden
stakes appeared in the yard in late March. In April she contacted city officials, who told her they were trying to determine the ownership of a dilapidated, abandoned house on that block. Then someone from the city explained to Neumann that she doesn’t legally own her home. The city requested the plat survey because it wants to raze the abandoned home on that block, said Lee Turonie, an attorney for the city of Schofield. The survey, dated March 2018, shows that vacant home belongs to the railroad — along with parts of the neighboring properties, including Neumann’s. Turonie said the city caught wind of a potential issue a year ago. The city found records from the mid-1990s indicating that the former owner of the now-abandoned home worked with a private attorney to secure land from the railroad, he said. The railroad wasn’t owned by Canadian National then, and the city wasn’t involved or aware at the time, he said. Officials discovered there hadn’t been an official plat survey in that neighborhood, Turonie said. Instead, land was identified using the metes and bounds system, a sometimes inconsistent method that uses a series of reference points and compass directions to define boundaries. The stretch of Depot Street that runs past Neumann’s house also isn’t in the correct place, Turonie said, as it shifts over past Ross Avenue for an unknown reason and doesn’t run straight through the intersection. “Like a lot of things, things don’t get solved because someone’s got to spend money to do it,” he said. And because railroads don’t pay local taxes, Turonie said, all of this was able to fly under the radar.
“It is quite literally a mess,” he said. In response, Turonie said the city is working with the railway to see if it can buy the land. Patrick Waldron, a spokesman for the Canadian National Railway, confirmed that the railway has been in contact with Schofield officials about surveying work done in that area. He declined to comment further. If Schofield is able to secure the land, Turonie said, the city will likely be able to clear the residents’ titles and sell the land to them. The City Council would determine whether residents owe the city anything, he said. Meanwhile, Neumann believes the city may owe her money from years of paying taxes on property she didn’t own. Marathon County land records indicate that Neumann paid $2,366 in taxes for 2017, with $772 going to the city of Schofield. The property was assessed at $106,700. To the best of her knowledge, Neumann said, she’s been paying taxes on the entire home — including the railroad’s portion. No one has told her one way or the other, she said. Turonie said he doubts she’s overpaid property taxes because the home’s assessed value covers only the portion she owns. As the city negotiates with the railroad, Neumann and her neighbors wait, frustrated, for answers about the future of their homes. “I was under the assumption — never assume, people — that you own your home once you get the title or the deed,” she said. “And it’s not true.”
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Would you like to share your knowledge with others?
A. Call the Amery Free Press. You could
be one of next month’s experts. Look for our next page published in the July 31 newspaper.
To pose a question for one of our experts, send a letter to: The Amery Free Press, PO Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 or email Pam at phumpal@theameryfreepress.com
CHIROPRACTIC CARE
COMMUNICATIONS ADVICE
Q. Can chiropractors help with more
Q. Do I need to increase my speed
than neck and back pain?
Jacqueline Peterson, D.C.
A. Chiropractic uses a whole body
approach to help your body function at its best. Our bodies are designed to be self-healing and self regulating. Chiropractors embrace this by restoring your body’s optimal function through spinal correction. With each adjustment, chiropractors are able to influence the nervous system and in return help with many conditions such as asthma, allergies, GI problems, and much more! call 715-268-7500 today to find out how chiropractic can help you function at your best.
Toftness Chiropractic
ble that you are maxing out your current speed package. Here are some guidelines for choosing the right package for you and your family: •4 Mbps - Web surfing and email •6-10 Mbps - Web surfing and email, streaming and gaming, shared between a few devices •10-20 Mbps - HD streaming and gaming, shared between several devices •20-40 Mbps - Heavy HD streaming and gaming, shared between many devices
Call our office to see if a higher internet package is available. 715-268-7101 Northwest Communications www.nwcomm.net
MEDICAL ADVICE
Q. Are my kids or other regular household
Q. What is a chronic wound and
A.
Erik Hellie Insurance Agent
Q. A.
We’re getting close to the Fourth of July, our national Independence Day. This holiday may get you thinking about freedoms you hope to enjoy - such as financial freedom. Ryan Collins How can you reach this goal. Financial Advisor Pay yourself first. By having money taken from your paycheck and invested in your 401 (k) or similar plan. And you can move money directly from your checking or savings account to an IRA. You’ll also want to avoid potholes on the road to financial independence. One such pothole is debt - the higher your debt payments, the less you’ll have to invest. Of course, cost of living is always high, but do the best you can to live within your means. Finally, invest according to your risk tolerance. If you take on too much risk, or too little, you may end up making decisions that can cause setbacks on the road to financial freedom. By making the right moves, you can keep moving toward your own Financial Independence Day - and that’s an occasion worth celebrating.
Michael J. Melby – Wound Healing Center Medical Director
that hasn’t healed in four weeks. Having a chronic wound is a problem because it’s the perfect gateway for infection to enter the body. We know that 30 percent of untreated wounds result in an amputation. We also know that patients with an amputation have a 50 percent mortality rate within five years. Chronic wounds can be life threatening, but we can help. Call 715-268-0175 if you have a wound that won’t heal. No referral is necessary.
Member SIPC
REALTOR
Tom.Hartmann@Century21.com TomHartmannRealEstate.com
A.
Certain items will Dirk Prindle The sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01am continue to be taxable during this time frame. Th ose items include: on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, and continues • Clothing accessories or equipment through 11:59pm on Sunday, August 5, 2018. • Protective equipment • School art supplies Certain items will be non-taxable during this • School instructional materials time such as: •Sporting or recreational equipment • Clothing, if the sales price for any single item is $75 or less • A computer purchased for the purchaser’s per- Items purchased by mail, telephone, email, online, etc., qualify for the exemption if the sonal use, if the sales price of the computer purchaser orders and pays for the item and the is $750 or less seller accepts the order for immediate shipment • School computer supplies purchased for the during the sales tax holiday, even if delivery is purchaser’s personal use, if the sales price of made after the sales tax holiday. any single item is $250 or less • School supplies, if the sales price of any single item is $75 or less
For more information regarding the sales tax holiday you can go to https://www.revenue. wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/SalesTaxHoliday.aspx or you can contact CarlsonSV at 715-268-7899
301 Keller Ave. S Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7999
230 Deronda Street Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-0175
AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Q. A.
dental care?
A.
Dr. Heather Marks Dr
Dr. Rollyn Lee
At River Place Dental, we understand that cost is often why someone doesn’t get their teeth fixed. To help make your dental care more affordable and budget friendly, we offer two great financing options: Care Credit and Wells Fargo Health Advantage. Both are credit cards that have competitive interest rates that allow healthcare costs to be paid over several months or years, not all at one time. They also offer 0% financing for up to 12 months. Please call River Place Dental to learn more about how these financing options may work for you.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
960 Elden Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4106
Office 715-268-7125 Cell 715-222-1752
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Maybe you have heard in the news Scott Walker signed into law a bill that puts a sales tax holiday in place this year only. But what is the sales tax holiday?
Q. How can I afford
What are some tips to reaching financial freedom?
TOM HARTMANN
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DENTAL ADVICE
FINANCIAL FOCUS
If I can help you in your next buying or selling experience, please call me at 715.222.1752.
TAX ADVICE
A. A chronic wound is anything
234 Keller Ave. South Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-6624
Today’s real estate market is hot, hot, hot, which can make your buying experience a bit stressful. Buying a home is already an emotional experience and with the added pressure of an intense market it can be enough to bring you to tears. Here are some tips to get you past your Tom Hartmann competition and successfully purchase your next home. REALTOR® · Call your realtor to get set up with instant property alerts. With homes currently selling sometimes within a day or two, every minute counts. In order to get the best results make sure your realtor connects you with the MLS in the area you are searching and sets you up according to your criteria. · Hire an agent that can work quickly and simplify the buying experience. Time is of the essence when shopping in a hot market so you’ll need an aggressive agent who moves fast and can submit your contract before other buyers have a chance. If you have an agent who is tech savvy and works full-time he/she will be able to get the job done quicker than others so choose wisely. · Be prepared to make a good, solid offer. When there are multiple offers on a property, the listing agent has to sort through them all to present the top offers to the seller. If you have a low offer yours might not even be considered. Some buyers are now offering thousands of dollars over the asking price just to get in the game. If you can work out offer details with your agent before you find your dream home the process will go much smoother and will eliminate the need for impulsive decisions when you are ready to write the contract. Buying a home in this fast paced market can be stressful. But if you’ve done a little research and preparation in advance you can navigate the process without the unnecessary stress. Use your realtor and be ready to act quickly once you find the best home for you.
116 Harriman Ave. N Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7101
why is it a problem?
All household drivers, resident relatives, and regular use drivers must be listed on the auto policy in order to not have issues or potential denial at time of an accident or claim. Likewise it is imperative that you disclose ownership of vehicles that you add to your policy, as many carriers only insure vehicles you own. We have seen more and more claims issues lately because of unlisted drivers or vehicles not solely owned by the named insureds being involved in accidents. If you are in doubt of your coverage and wish to review you should contact your local trusted insurance agent.
NOAH INSURANCE GROUP
David Klingelhoets
A. An increased number of users and devices will affect your connection. If your connection seems slower, it is possi-
INSURANCE ADVICE drivers covered on my car insurance? Can I add any car to my insurance for coverage?
Q. B A.
uying a home in a fast market?
package if I have more people using the internet?
102 Keller Ave. S. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7500 toftnesschiro.com
Move better. Feel better. Live better.
REAL ESTATE ADVICE
1030 River Place Drive • PO Box 106, Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-2103 www.river-place-dental.com
Why should I trade in my vehicle to a dealership?
Trading in your vehicle to a dealer has one huge advantage over selling it yourself – it is much easier! Instead of listing it online, taking time to meet prospective buyers and worrying if their check is going to clear; people who decide to trade in their car simply come to an agreement with a dealer. That’s it!
Robert Fuller Sales Consultant
A question I am asked often is: “How does it work if I still owe money on my vehicle?” It’s actually very simple. If you owe less than the vehicle is worth – you have equity. That money can be used as cash down or can even be simply given to you. If you owe more than your vehicle is worth – you have negative equity. Nine times of out 10 we can factor that amount owed into your new loan; it is a very common situation. There are also tax benefits to trading. Most states require that sales tax be paid only on the difference between the price of your trade-in and the new vehicle you are buying; not the full price of the new car you bought. I recommend preparing your vehicle as if you are selling it yourself – wash the exterior and clean out the interior. If you have your title, bring it with you to the dealer. There are also plenty of websites out there that can give you estimated values on your vehicle. These sites are great starting points for research – but the only sure way to get a real dollar amount you can count on is in person. Our appraisal process takes fifteen minutes and then you have a real offer in your hands. I can help you every step of the way. Stop by or call me at 715-268-7676, I’d love to help you.
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ANNUAL VENDOR & BAKE SALE
More events can be found on the Out & About page
Saturday, June 30, 9 am-2 pm
Come check out the many vendors and purchase some delicious baked goods at our Annual Vendor and Bake Sale fundraiser.
Amery Area Community Center
Celebrate the 4th of July responsibly!
608 Harriman Ave., Amery
Please join us 90th Birthday Celebration for
Paul Aune
Suburban . Commercial . Agricultural Horse Barns & Arenas
Quality Buildings Since 1958 For More Information Call
Ed Beese 715. 768. 5299
The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents
Toll TollFree Free800.558.7800 800. 225. 2591 waltersbuildings.com
“America! America!”
An evening of favorite readings and audience sing-along selections accompanied by the Northern Lakes Chamber Orchestra to celebrate Independence Day. Saturday, June 30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 1 2-4 pm Apple River Community Church 942 US Hwy 8 Amery, WI Cake & ice cream will be served
30% of proceeds from the Amery Family Restaurant on Wednesday, July 4, will benefit the Amery VFW for their new building Special Fundraiser
Open 7 days a week 6 am to 9 pm
AMERY FAMILY RESTAURANT
The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, Wisconsin - (715) 268-6811 Admission: Adults ($5.00) - Children ($1.00).
Come Celebrate!
Deer Park Village Park
Friday, June 29th and Saturday, June 30th Food, Dance and Bean Bag Toss on Friday
Come Dance to “Drop Tailgate”
Grilled Chicken Dinner, Coleslaw & Chips Dinner served at 5 p.m. Friday Hot Dogs, Brats and Beverages throughout Friday evening and Saturday 4-H Rootbeer Floats and Handmade Cheese Curds
BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT FRIDAY NIGHT $10 a person. Sign up in Ballfield from 4-5; Teams picked at 5 p.m., starts shortly after. 100% payout! First Place 60%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 10%
Fireworks Display Friday at Dusk with Music and Food ‘till Midnight 3rd Annual Deer Park Antique Parade on Saturday
June 30 • Amery July 7 • Deronda July 14 • Wanderoos July 21 • Nye
418 Keller Ave. S., Amery 715-268-2100 Gift Certificates Available
Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery
BINGO Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Progressive Jackpot
Your share is over $1,194
Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)
Parade sponsored by the Deer Park Lions Club
Bring your old tractors, cars, bicycles, horse drawn carts . . . whatever you have you’d like to show off! Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 30. There will also be a display of the parade entrants afterwards. You don’t want to miss this! Please contact Dillon Thompson 715-222-8250 or Jerry Croes 715-269-5201 for entrance details
Wanderoos 51st Anniversary
www.CricketsBarAndGrill.com 1/4 mile north of Hwy. 8 on Cty. H Amery, Wis. 715-268-6262
In observance of the
4th of July
Open Daily 10:30 a.m.
PIONEER
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Wanderoos Classic Fastpitch Games Horseshoe Tournament - Bean Bag Tournament
50’s-70’s Doo Wop and Classic Rock & Roll
Contact Tammy 715-268-6098
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7-11 p.m. $12 pre-sale/$14 door
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COUNTRY
Serving Marine-on-St. Croix, Scandia, May Township
The TC Cats are an award winning 5 piece band that has performed 50’s - 70’s Doo-Wop and Classic Rock and Roll for over four decades in the upper Midwest.
Saturday, July 7
AMERY
215 S. Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-8101 Fax 715-268-5300 phumpal@theameryfreepress.com
CHICKEN DINNERS include beans, potato salad, dinner roll, milk, coffee. Also available Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Brats & Hot Dogs.
(all roads lead to Wanderoos 8-10 a.m. Registration info on www.wanderoos.org
PINE CITY
FREE PRESS MESSENGER
Kiddie Parade 10:45 a.m. Grand Parade 11 a.m.
1st Annual 5K Run/Walk
KANABEC COUNTY
TIMES
Saturday, June 30
FUN FOR ALL AGES
Amery Free Press office will be closed Wednesday, July 4
Deadline for the Monday, July 2, issue is The Tab and Amery Free Press Friday, June 29, at noon
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Kid Games • Sawdust Pile after parade starting 1 p.m.
Food/Refreshments sold on grounds No carry-ons please
Fireworks after Dusk Ticket Raffle proceeds go to Fireworks
Evening Street Dance featuring
Rural Route 5 8-12 p.m.
Sponsored by Wanderoos Area Community Club For more information visit www.wanderoos.org
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Thrift/Garage
SALES
GARAGE SALE
Thurs. June 28, 3-7 pm Fri. June 29, 8 am-5 pm Mr. Beer Kit, artificial house plant tree, household, toys, toddler to size 6 girls clothes, toddler to size 10 boys clothes, girls bike, bed frame.
712 Pondhurst Circle, Amery
GARAGE SALE Friday and Saturday, June 29 & 30, 9-5 J.D. Riding snow blower, J.D. Gater, trailer, rocks & minerals, antique furniture, frames & pictures. Linens, kitchen items. Men & women’s clothing. Tools & misc. Generator. 2 Evinrude outdoor motors.
779 Golf Way, Amery
1 block west of McDonald’s
NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS SALE
GIRL STUFF SALE + MORE
American Girl, Bitty Baby, Build A Bear, Furbie/stuffed animals, Monster High, clothes size 8-16, outdoor gym, child size Eureka sleeping bags, art table & supplies, patio set, filing cabinet, misc. household
132 Fay St., Amery Saturday, June 30 9 am-1 pm
GARAGE SALE
Thursday & Friday, June 28 & 29 9:00-?
1266 Marina Dr. Amery
228, 306 & 310 Riverside Blvd. Amery
Antiques, furniture, men’s clothes, children’s clothes, women’s clothes, toys, books, movies, video games, kitchen items and more!
Women’s quality brand name clothing: petite to plus size (1X-4X), Purses. Clean and well - kept men’s & kids’ clothing of all seasons and sizes. Large amount of girls and boys clothing size 3t - 5t, shoes, DVD’s, Books. TONS OF TOYS! Train Table with bins underneath. Kids’ bikes, Ride-in wagons. Totally cleaning out spoiled kids rooms!!! Coffee table & end tables, Kitchen table, Vintage crib, Old sewing machine, Pottery, Blown glass, Native baskets, Original art, Antiques, Dolls & Teddy Bears. Free-standing hammock. MAN STUFF from Garage, Plumbing and Electrical, Cat & Dog stuff, and more. New items added throughout the day as there is TOO MUCH!!
CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF Women’s Golf League Tuesday, June 19 Results A Flight: Low gross: Cheri Lee 43 Low net: Cathy Lee 31 Low putts: Lori Larson 15 Game: Cheri Lee B Flight: Low gross: Karrie Drinkman 50 Low net: Emily Monson 31 Low putts: Diane Schradle 14 Game: Diane Schradle C Flight: Low gross: Monica Eggert, Marva Perry 56 Low net: Rosemary Olson, Laura Briesemeister 33 Low putt: Deb Hahn 16 Game: Bonnie Fox D Flight: Low gross: Andrea Legut 61 Low net: Linda Shafer, Laura Gehrman 34 Low putts: Pat Marquand 17 Game: Marianne Lillie Closest to pin #7: Diane Schradle Closest to pin, second shot #3: Cheri Lee Chip-ins: Cheri Lee, Amy Lundgren, Bonnie Fox Goof Balls (12) defeat Rowdy Rebels (10.5) Sharks (18) defeat Chipper Chicks (6) Golf Bags (10.5) defeat 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it (12) Happy Hookers (12) defeat Backwoods Hackers (3) Slice Girls (9) defeat Wild Whackers (12) STANDINGS 1st: Sharks 2nd: 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it, Goof Balls, Happy Hookers, Wild Whackers 6th: Rowdy Rebels, Golf Bags 8th: Slice Girls 9th: Chipper Chicks 10th: Backwood Hackers
Thursday, June 28 8 am-6 pm Friday, June 29 8 am-6 pm Saturday, June 30 8 am-1 pm
AMERY WOMEN’S GOLF Women’s 9 hole Golf League Wednesday, June 20 results A Flight: Low gross: Susan Olson 52 Low net: Gwen Wold 39 Low putts: Kathy McIntosh 16 B Flight: Low gross: Sue Wears 52 Low net: Sid Jones 36 Low putts: Mandy Brotzel 16 C Flight: Low gross: Bette Elmer, Melinda Peterson 60 Low net: Sherri Berg 39 Low putts: Jill Olson 21 Gnome Game: Sue Wears Chip in: Mandy Brotzel #9 Birdie: Gwen Wold #2 Best poker hand: Gwen Wold 7 - 7’s.
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Polk County offers careers that Matter We cannot function without great employees - talented, caring professionals are rewarded with a great, competitive total rewards package.
Substitute Meal-Site Aide Casual-Part-time
Starting: $10.42 hour
Ideal part-time work if interested in only weekday mornings Assists with preparing and providing meals and activities at the local Elderly Nutrition Program at the Senior Dining Sites. Our meal sites offer meals on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. (7:30am-12:30pm). Requires WI Food Manager Certification, training will be provided to successful candidate if necessary. Open until Filled
Maintenance Tech/Driver/Labor: Full-time - Non-Exempt
Starting: $18.39 - $20.39
Primary responsibilities include performing preventive & predictive maintenance and the repair of various equipment utilized in the operation of the Recycling Center located in St. Croix Falls. Participates as a team member assisting with customer service, general labor and driving. Requires Class B License, post-secondary education in mechanical or closely related field & three years of experience in maintenance & repair of various industrial machinery; a combination of education and experience may be considered. Deadline to apply: July 3, 2018
Peer Breastfeeding Counselor: Limited Part-time
Starting: $14.29 hour
Provides professional support and offers basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in our community. Working with our Public Health Department located in Balsam Lake. This positon works 7 hours per week, offering the flexibility to work 1/2 of those hours from home. Successful candidate must be an experienced in both breastfeeding & WIC. Complete details & necessary qualifications are available on our website. Deadline to apply: July 3, 2018
Public Health Nutritionist: .9 FTE Part-time - Non-Exempt
Starting: $24.48
Provides community focused, population based nutrition services to the residents of Polk County. Promotes & maintains the health of individuals and families through consultation & services in a variety of settings throughout our community. Qualifications include: Certified Dietician, Master’s degree in public health nutrition preferred; minimum of one year experience in public or community nutrition programs; please see our website for full details. Deadline to apply: July 3, 2018 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
TEACHING POSITION Job Title: Music Teacher – 50%
JOB DESCRIPTION: 50% FTE General Music Teacher at Clear Lake Elementary School QUALIFICATIONS: Half-time (50%) position in a PK-6 grade elementary setting. Ability to effectively deliver developmentally appropriate Music instruction to the full range of student ages. Preference for interest and ability to work with primary grades (K-2). Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the district Music department to stage performances and sustain a comprehensive K-12 music curriculum. Interest and ability to coach or advise co-curricular activities a plus. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess or have the ability to obtain appropriate DPI licensure to teach Music classes to grades K-6. HOW TO APPLY: Applications accepted online via WECAN. https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/ Application deadline is July 13, 2018 or until position is filled. Please include cover letter, resume with references, letters of recommendation, and copies of license and transcripts. H.R. CONTACT: Chris Petersen, Elementary Principal. Phone: (715) 263-2117. Email: cpetersen@clwarriors.org EMPLOYER: School District of Clear Lake, 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 JOB ADDRESS: Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center, 135 8th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Website www.clwarriors.org
We send and receive faxes at the Amery Free Press We are growing! Amery Memory Care is accepting applications for:
-RCC’s (Caregivers) and RCC3’s (Caregiver/ Medication Passers) Part time positions for 2nd and 3rd shift Please contact Catherine for more information
-Cooks and Dietary Aides
Full and part time positions for mornings and afternoons. Please contact Jeff for more information ALL POSITIONS INCLUDE EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
215 Birch St. W, Amery
IMMEDIATE OPENING
Class B CDL Driver
Ferrellgas, a nationwide leader in the propane industry, is looking for a full time Class B Driver in Osceola, WI Apply online at: www.ferrellgas.com REQUIREMENTS: •Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. •High School Diploma or equivalent •At least 1 year driving experience •Class A or B CDL license with air brake, hazmat, and tanker endorsements •Clean driving record
Wastewater Land Applicators Full-time, seasonal to potentially year-round. Start immediately.
—LOCAL TO ALMENA AND SURROUNDING AREA— Class B w/tanker endorsement required. Hourly pay based upon experience. $17-$18 per hour with regular raises. Benefits: Health/Life Insurance, 401(k), cellphone allowance, etc. Please apply to:
Waldvogel Trucking
1-800-483-3674 or mail resume to: Waldvogel Trucking, W7622 Hwy. 47, Antigo, WI 54409
WELDERS-- FITTERS FITTERS WELDER $ $ 1st or 25 per per hour hour 1st or 2nd 2ndShift Shift• $•16.50 18 --$25
ExcellentExcellent Benefits — New Hire Bonus Benefits
Apply or find out more at: www.nmfinc.com/jobs 715-684-7430 • jobs@nmfinc.com
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Clear Lake High School
Coaching Positions
The School District of Clear Lake is currently seeking applicants for coaching vacancies:
•Varsity Girls Basketball (Head Coach and JV) Practice starts November 5th
•Varsity Wrestling (Head Coach) Practice starts November 12th
•Varsity Volleyball (JV and C) Practice starts August 13th
•Middle School Football Coach Practice starts August 13th Send letter of interest and include experience and qualifications, or contact Mr. Dale Rosen by email at drosen@clwarriors. org or by phone at 715-263-2113 if interested in any of the above positions.
Hiring: Direct Care Staff Linnea Residential Home, located in Chisago City & Taylors Falls is seeking positive & creative individuals to work with unique DD individuals; variety of shifts available ~ afternoon/evenings, weekends; overnights & on call status There is a $2 wage differential for weekend hours CNA experience preferred. Wage begins at $15 an hour & increases with related work experience & education. Linnea has 3 homes, all shifts are available. To schedule an interview contact Scott at 651-257-2211 or email: cclinnea@gmail.com
NOW HIRING
Looking to expand our friendly crew! Everyone wants to come work on a lake, meet many new people, and make competitive top wages for the area on every shift!
Now hiring for the following full and part time positions: Kitchen help (line cooks, dishwashers) Front House/Patio (wait staff, bussers & floaters) Please call Brian to set up an interview 612-250-3708
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To place your help wanted ad in the Amery Free Press call Jamie 715-268-8101 HELP WANTED Full and Part-Time
Servers
Must be 18+ No phone calls please
Apply in person
Garibaldi’s
Mexican Restaurant 337 Keller Ave. S. Amery
FOR SALE Candle making supplies: wick, dye, 100 lb. melting kettles $500 Muni 715-969-9255
MOVING SALE
Chest of drawers 17x34 Redwood Coffee Table Flowered Sofa 87 inches Burgandy Swivel Chair Dresser with mirror 18x51 Honda snow blower Full size bed 84x57 Twin bed frame & head board Call 715-557-1437
Invest Cast Wisconsin is now hiring general labor positions on 2nd and 3rd shift No experience necessary. Starting at $13-$15/hr. DOQ. 102 Prospect Way • Osceola, WI 54020
• Daytime, full-time Locate Technician positions available • 100% PAID TRAINING • Company vehicle & equipment provided • PLUS medical, dental, vision, & life insurance REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to work outdoors • HS Diploma or GED • Ability to work OT & weekends • Must have valid driver’s license with safe driving record
BUS DRIVERS School District of Amery
•Will Train •License Reimbursement (CDL with School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements) •Morning and Afternoon Routes plus occasional activity busses Questions 715-268-9771 ext. 231
The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all of part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistant program.
Join Our Team! HELP WANTED
Deli/Cashier Part-time
APPLY IN PERSON AT
Cenex/Countryside Cooperative Ask for Laura or Brittany 319 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-4477
Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!
RN or LPN– Day/Evening Shift 6:30am-2:45pm or 2:30pm-10:45pm
Every other weekend position rotation of day shift for one weekend a month and PM shift for one weekend a month. Opportunity to pick up additional hours as desired
We welcome new and soon to be graduates! Starting Wage: $20.89- $26.56
Please call Mary at 715-268-7107 for more information or apply online for this Polk County career now at www.co.polk.wi.us
Deadline to apply online: 7/8/2018 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
Deadline for the Classifieds page is Friday noon
Affordable Living! The Amery Housing Authority offers a variety of affordable units in the Amery area. Rents are based on 30% of the household annual income. The Authority has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments. Visit www.ameryhousing authority.org to obtain an application or call the office 715-268-2500 All units are non-smoking
HELP WANTED Amery SuperAmerica Nights and Weekends Must be 18+. Stop by for an application
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HELP WANTED
Cook and Dishwasher Apply in person
Blacksmith Shop Bar & Grill
1879 West Bone Lake Drive • Balsam Lake, WI
NOW HIRING
Full and Part Time Positions available Local Finance Company St. Croix Falls Rates vary with experience Health, dental, vision and bonus available Email resume/cover letter to Mike.careers@phfsgroup.com
Employment Opportunity
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sentinel Publications currently has an opening for a part-time Graphic Designer. The ideal candidate must be proficient with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. The primary duties of the graphic designer are to create high quality, accurate and creative artwork in a timely manner to meet the needs of the clients and editorial staff. The graphic designer works closely with the sales staff to create, modify and update advertisements in time to meet advertising deadlines. The designer also works directly with the editorial staff to build the weekly newspaper. Editorial production includes laying out pages under our style guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Proficient with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop • Excellent communication and time management skills • Good organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to perform job responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal supervision • Flexibility in performing tasks outside of basic responsibilities
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