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George Sigsworth, Facilities Director for the Amery School District, has respect for the resident Giant Canada Geese that live in Amery.

“They’re smart birds,” he said.

Sigsworth knows from firsthand experience. He has spent numerous hours harrying and harassing the geese that come up from wetlands near the school. Sigsworth uses radio controlled cars, the “Goosinator,” a radio controlled device that looks like a dog, and pickup trucks to get resident geese to leave the playgrounds at the school.

Sigsworth reports that the geese quickly learn what vehicles come after them and the areas where they are safe.

Resident geese have been a problem in Amery for a number of years.

The Amery City Council had a special committee to study and address the problem of a growing population in the city limits. Working with U.S. Department of Agriculture, the city and school district have developed a wide range of solutions to deal with the geese and the mess and health

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What is better than a warm summer night full of giggles? Isla Brusse, granddaughter of Amery residents Terry and Lisa Hill, enjoys her visit to town.

Brusse and a large crowd turned out for the first of three free Music on the River concerts Friday night. More photos on pages 18 and 19

The committee tasked with developing comprehensive use plans for the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail and Polk County segment of Cattail Trail held their second meeting June 12, using the opportunity to flesh out a public questionnaire on the uses of the trails and setting the date and rules for a public hearing.

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Clear Lake Heritage Days this week

Clear Lake has its turn in the sportlight this week as its annual community celebration, Heritage Days, returns for four days fi lled with activities.

Here is the schedule of events:

the Clear Lake area churches Join us for an Open House at Jarchow Law and Industrial Safety 4-7 pm Food, refreshments, fun! 360 4th Street Wristband Special at Carnival 5-8 pm

Baseball Presentation by Author Joe Niese, 3 pm at the Museum Covenant Church Worship Band FREE - LIVE - IN CONCERT 7 pm In the Heritage Days Tent Sponsored by

Citywide Garage Sale 8 am-4 pm Sign up at village hall. Maps can be picked up at CR Convenience, Clear Lake Municipal Building, or Huntington Bank

June Dairy Month Activities. 11 am Heritage Days Tent. Donations by: Advanced Food Products, Nextgen, Clear Lake Auto, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, Foremost, E Cattle Co., Swank’s, Sarento, Burnett Dairy Craft & Vintage Market 11 am-7 pm on Main Street Wristband Special at Carnival 1-5 pm Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo Sponsored by Independent Roofing Magical Entertainment - Steven

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SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Fastbreak 5K Run/Walk 8 am Clear Lake High School. Registration 7-7:45 am Proceeds to Clear Lake School SEE CLEAR LAKE ON PAGE 2

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GEESE: Unusual spring weather has disrupted timetables for nesting FROM PAGE ONE

concerns that their fecal materials bring to the community.

The purchase of the Goosinator, a hunt of birds in the city limits during the regular hunting seasons, addling and oiling eggs in nests are some of the methods that have been employed over the years.

Last summer, the school district and city contracted with USDA to roundup geese during the period in late June when goslings haven’t learned to fly and adult geese are unable to fly due to the annual molting of feathers required for flight.

A total of 233 geese were col-

lected last summer. The geese were humanely gathered and placed into poultry cages.

They were then taken to a facility that houses captive carnivores, according to Chad Alberg, Wildlife Specialist with USDA. The geese were then used as food. Alberg says that when testing can be paid for, the geese can be processed for human consumption. The cost is much lower to use the geese to feed carnivores.

The school district and the city have shared the expense of getting a permit to oil nests, as well as last year’s roundup. Eggs are coated with vegetable oil to prevent oxygen from passing through

the membrane, killing the embryo. Mother geese, unaware that their eggs are no longer viable, will continue to sit on the nest. If the eggs are destroyed, pairs will build a second nest and lay more eggs.

Alberg says the unusual spring weather has delayed nesting and gosling development, with some pairs not being able to successfully nest. Alberg says preventing “recruitment,” new eggs hatching nearby is the most effective tool now that the population has been reduced.

Sigsworth is pleased with the results of the roundup.

“Last year, I was dealing with 70 to 80 geese,” he said.

“This year, I have eight or nine.”

The reduced numbers have not prevented Sigsworth from taking additional action to prevent geese from coming on the school grounds. A fence has been constructed on school property near the shore of Lincoln Lake to keep the geese from coming closer to the school, a step Alberg endorses.

“These geese have proved quite adept in living in association with humans,” Alberg said.

Having open parks, with grass well mown, provides a place where geese feel safe because predators are unable to sneak up on them. Fields with

grain crops nearby provide a source of high protein feed for the geese.

Alberg says the district’s fence and keeping the grass near the fence higher will help discourage the geese from leaving the lake.

And that’s fine with Sigsworth.

“I’m an outdoorsman, I love having the geese in the wild,” he said. “There’s nothing like the sight of the geese flying overhead.”

“I’m forced to deal with the geese when they come on the school property,” he said.

Local State Troopers retire in Burnett and Polk Counties LINDA LUHMAN BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

Burnett and Polk County law enforcement ranks dropped last week, when not one but two area troopers retired. Trooper Dean Luhman, assigned to Burnett County, officially retired on June 1.

Trooper J.J. Marcelin, assigned to Polk County, put in his last day of work on June 7.

Trooper Dean Known mostly by his first name, Luhman has been patrolling the roads of Burnett County since 2006. After completing his training at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy in 1991, he worked assignments as a motor carrier inspector in Waukesha and Eau Claire Posts before transferring to trooper. As a trooper, Luhman worked in Waukesha and Tomah Posts before landing in Spooner Post.

In addition to his regular patrol duties, he served the State Patrol as a weapons armorer, firearms instructor, and on the cadet test-out team. Before joining the Division of State Patrol, Luhman was an over-the-road

truck driver and also spent three years in the US Marine Corps.

When asked what his big plans are, Luhman said, “I plan on doing whatever my wife tells me to do.”

Gunny If you mention Trooper J. J. Marcelin, people seem confused. But mention Gunny, and it’s a completely different story. Everyone knows Gunny.

Marcelin is a familiar sight in Polk County, where he has worked both as a motor carrier inspector and trooper for most of his career. Like most motor carrier inspectors, he put in time at the Kenosha Safety and Weight Facility in Waukesha Post before transferring to the Eau Claire and then Spooner Post. As an inspector in Polk County, Marcelin also ventured into Burnett Counties to do mobile enforcement with portable scales. In 2008, he transferred into a trooper position in Polk County.

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Troopers Dean Luhman (left) and J.J. Marcelin celebrated their retirements Thursday, June 7. Between the two of them, they have served the motoring public in Wisconsin a total of 46 years.

with the armorer’s team. Prior to joining the State Patrol, Marcelin served 22 years in the US Marine Corps.

Marcelin is uncharacteristically spontaneous about life

after work, “It’s a new chapter. After 42 years of public service, I’m thinking my future is wide open.”

If you add it up, that’s 46 years of law enforcement ser-

vice and 25 years of military service for a whooping 71 years of public service between these two guys. Here’s hoping they take a day out to go fishing together.

CLEAR LAKE: Grand Parade on Saturday, medallion hunt are highlights FROM PAGE ONE

District Athletic Program Craft & Vintage Market 9 am-5 pm on Main Street Traditional Grand Parade, Main Street, 11 a.m. Parade Theme: Hawaiian Luau - all parade entries and spectators invited to join in. All units welcome. Call 715-222-6919 for info.

Music by “HARBOR AND HOME” immediately following the Grand Parade 45th Annual Demolition Derby Clear Lake Park Chalet 2 pm Music 2-7 pm

Over $6,500 in cash prizes! Chain & Go • Compact Cars • Super Stock Compact & Trucks, Lawn Mowers & Power Wheels • Lawn Mower Derby • Power Wheels Derby. Admission: $10 • 6-12 years $5 • 5 years & under Free.

•$25/coolers Call 715-977-2819 or www. wecrash.com for info.

Coronation of Miss Clear Lake and Coronation of Junior Royalty. 8 pm Clear Lake High School Gym. Admission $5.

Live Music! “COMPROMISE” Playing 8 pm - Heritage Days Tent

SUNDAY, JUNE 24

13th Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Tractor Show Sponsored by Cabin Bar & Grill and Midway Bar Downtown Main Street • Registration 10 a.m. • Show 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Many Awards • Awards 2 p.m. MUSIC, FOOD & BEVERAGE AVAILABLE Music by “ROCKMAN”

ALL WEEKEND

FOOD STANDS • BEER GARDEN • CARNIVAL RIDES BY EARL’S RIDES Advance Carnival Tickets available at Nilssen’s Market and Huntington Bank. Sponsored by Clear Lake Community Club

*Village Medallion Hunt: For People of All Ages Medallion Prize $50 Cash Clues available 8 a.m. daily at Nilssen’s Market and Huntington Bank Sponsored by Clear Lake Community Ed and Community Club 17th Annual Friends of the Library Book & Plant Sale Wed. June 20, noon8 pm, Thurs. June 21, 9 am-5 pm, Fri., June 22, 9 am-2 pm Clear Lake Museum. Home of Burleigh Grimes and Gaylord A. Nelson Extended Open House during Heritage Days.

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JUNE 21 Meet Author of Burleigh Grimes books

Join Riverbend Senior Living for “The Longest Day” with a day of jigsaw puzzles on June 21.

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JUNE 21-24 Clear Lke Heritage Days

Fun Adventure Triathlon Event Seven Lakes Fun Adventure Triathlon will be held Saturday June 23, beginning at 9 a.m. in Soo Line Park Pavilion, Amery.

Run/walk 3.1 miles on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, Bike 16 miles on surrounding open county roads returning to the beach area, and Paddle (canoe/kayak or anything human powered) around South Twin Lake.

Register online at runsignup. com/Race/WI/Amery/Stower SevenLakesTriathlon.

Request registration form by email at admeyers@bremer. com or stop by Farm Table Restaurant. Completed forms can be dropped off at Farm Table or mailed to Friends of S7LST, Box 203, Amery.

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Clear Lake Museum will be the site for a “Meet the Author” Joe Niese on Thursday, June 21, at 3 p.m.

Niese is author of Burleigh Grimes: Baseball’s Last Legal Spitballer and Handy Andy: The Andy Pafko Story. He will read from his books and discuss baseball. Books will be available for purchase.

On Thursday there is a baseball presentation by Author Joe Niese at the museum; at 7 p.m. Covenant Church Worship Band will be in the Heritage Days Tent; and carnival rides.

Friday is the Citywide Garage Sales, June Dairy Month activities, Craft & Vintage Market, Wristband special at Carnival, Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo, Magical entertainment, Balloon art, Pedal Tractor Pull and live music with Sunday’s Secret.

Saturday starts with a Fastbreak 5K run/walk, Craft & Vintage Market, Parade, Music

by Harbor and Home, Demolition Derby, Coronation of Miss Clear Lke, and live music with Compromise.

Sunday is the car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show and music by Rockman.

All weekend is the food stands, beer garden and carnival rides. All events are in downtown Clear Lake.

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A family of geese waddling down the road.

JUNE 23-24 Deer Lake Winery Grand Opening Cheryl and Keith Johnson will be holding a Grand Opening at their new Deer Lake Winery at 1721 Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, on Saturday and Sunday, June 23 & 24.

They offer espresso coffee, craft beer and specialty foods.

Special music and food from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday and folk music by BTnSuz on Sunday from 3-5 p.m.

The hours of operation are Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

JUNE 24 Little Falls Church holds Pie and Ice Cream Social Pie and Ice Cream Social will be held on Sunday, June 24, from 4-6:30 p.m. at Little Falls Lutheran Church, 1272 44th Ave., Amery.

On the menu is barbecue sandwich, chips, pickle, beverages, pie and ice cream.

Outdoor Mass-Brat Fest The Apple River Knights of Columbus are holding an Outdoor Mass-Brat Fest in Michael Park starting at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 24.

Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Gene Murphy of St. Joseph Catholic church, assisted by Deacon Larry Amell.

There will be a petting zoo for all ages and a special blessing for all live pets and stuffed animals present at Mass!

The Brat Fest is at 11:30 a.m. with proceeds to help fund youth, church and community activities.

Ladies of the Labyrinth Tea Party East Immanuel Lutheran Church Outdoor Chapel is

the site for the 12th Annual Tea Party by the Ladies of the Labyrinth on Sunday, June 24, at 2 p.m.

Theme is “Celebrating Tea Around the World.” Come enjoy a traditional tea party with food and entertainment! Don’t forget the hat contest!

Call 715-268-6334 or 715-2682143 for reservations.

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.

Independence Day Celebration in Wanderoos Wanderoos Area Community Club is holding their 51st Annual event on Saturday, June 30, beginning with a Queen’s Tea at 9 a.m. in the Fire Hall.

The 1st Annual 5K Run/ Walk registration is from 8-10 a.m. (registration info on www. wanderoos.org) The Kiddie Parade is at 10:45 a.m. followed by the Grand Parade at 11 a.m.

After the parades come to the ball park for food and refreshments, kid games and a sawdust pile along with Classic Fastpitch games, horseshoe tournament and bean bag tournament.

Fireworks are after dusk and an evening street dance featuring “Rural Route 5” from 8-12 p.m.

JULY 1 Church in the Park Amery Journey Church is holding Church in the Park

“Celebrating Our Freedom” on Sunday, July 1, at 9 a.m. in Michael Park Pavilion and Danielson Stage, 132 Central St. Amery.

Register to win a $50 “Freedom” gas card. Must be present to win.

Free treats will be served at 9 am. with service following.

Bring your own lawn chairs.

In case of inclement weather they will meet at Journey Church, 131 Broadway St. E, Amery.

JULY 6 Giant Ice Cream Sundae

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Amery Community Club is having their 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.

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.

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

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Remembering Bobby

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As this year has progressed, the commemoration of the events of 1968 have become more frequent.

If you were looking for a year that could have marked the coming apart of our nation, 1968 would have fit the bill nicely. This month marks for me one of the most vivid memories I have of the year, the assassination of New York Senator Robert F. Kennedy.

As I write this, I can recall, at age seven, the anguish in my home as the news of the assassination was heard. My parents, staunch Catholic Democrats, Publisher German-Irish had numerous photos of Pres.

Tom Stangl John F. Kennedy in our home and still were mourning the loss. I was two when JFK died, and can only remember being told to be quiet as I played in the next room while my parents watched the funeral on our Zenith black and white television.

Bobby Kennedy, in my parents’ eyes and through them in my eyes, would be the one to bring sanity to the madness of 1968. Only Bobby would be smart enough, have the wisdom and the wonderful words to make everything “right” again.

Bobby was going to be an even better president than his brother. He cared about people, understood what needed to be done to heal the racial wounds of our nation, end the war in Vietnam and take the White House back from that interloper, Lyndon Baines Johnson, who my parents, until their dying days, believed was responsible for the violent death of JFK. The “what ifs” about an RFK presidency are just as intriguing as the idea of a second term for his older brother. Would the war have ended sooner?

Would racial tensions and wounds have healed?

Would the war on poverty have been won?

All fascinating questions, but all better left for historians to debate.

I recall the fascination the nation had with Bobby during the summer of ‘68. His every action, every speech were scrutinized. He was a rock star.

Kennedy helped keep a lid on simmering racial tensions with his eloquence after the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the spring. He understood the problems and actively sought to heal the wounds.

A half century after his death, like his brother, there are people who believe that there were more persons involved in the assassination.

Kennedy’s son, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has called for the investigation to be reopened. Some believe Sirhan Sirhan, currently serving a life sentence for the crime, didn’t fire the killing shots. A second gunman is suspected.

Kennedy’s commitment to economic and social justice was a departure from his brother. Bobby learned the lessons of the civil rights movement and understood the need for opportunity for everyone.

It seems silly to talk about this need for basic dignity and opportunity, but it has never gone away.

For all of our work on poverty, it remains stronger than ever in the nation and the world.

Perhaps the best way to remember RFK is for people to rededicate our society to social and economic justice. Too large a goal? How about doing what we can, where we are with what we have to make sure we stand up for justice? We all can do something, and if we do, we can do anything.

It’s been 50 years, time to get back to work.

As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

A newcomer, a look back, and the road ahead SENATOR PATTY SCHACHTNER

On my “first day,” I drove down to Madison thinking of the people across Senate District 10 who I had the responsibility to fight for.

While I was not officially sworn in until mid-February, I was excited to roll up my sleeves and get to work. I have helped people all my life - as a first responder, health care provider, and medical examiner - and I was ready to serve the communities of northwestern Wisconsin.

I had the opportunity to participate in a few hearings for the three committees I was assigned to: the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Small Business, and Tourism, the Senate Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining, and Forestry, and the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges. I voted on appointments, heard testimony on committee bills, and voted some bills out of committee.

On the Senate floor, I voted on close to 200 bills through two long session dates. While it was exciting to be in this space, I was surprised at the lack of notice and communication that occurs between senators about the bills we are expected to review and vote on.

I remember during the March session, we were asked to vote on over 120 bills. Changes were still being made to the calendar’s bills just hours before we were expected to vote. In the case of school safety legislation that provided one-time grants to school districts for safety upgrades, the proposal was attached to a bill about Tuberculosis screening. It was drafted without ever consulting Democratic members.

While I supported the bill, I think we could have made it even better by making the grants available to all school districts, not just the applicants chosen by the

Wisconsin Department of Justice, and by ensuring funding continues into future years.

I think everyone benefits when we all have a seat at the table.

After all, is that not the purpose of gathering us in Madison – to discuss and decide what works for our communities?

Over the summer, I will be the vice chair of the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Identification and Management of Dyslexia. The committee brings together legislators, school administrators, parents, and issue-area experts to discuss best-practices relating to dyslexia screening and interventions.

As a state senator, I have also made community engagement my priority. Since being elected in mid-January, I have participated in 158 meetings and community events, including five listening sessions and holding office hours in Polk, Dunn, and St. Croix counties.

These meetings include sitting down with local businesses, local government officials, and community members. Events include speaking at school graduations, attending suicide prevention walks, and honoring members of our community like Eagle Scouts, teachers, and small business owners.

Northwestern Wisconsin is full of beauty and potential. Just like a plant that needs sunlight to grow, we need to shine a light on stubborn areas where Wisconsin can do better. These include the areas of transportation, mental health, and substance abuse.

Only 41 percent of Wisconsin’s state highways were rated in good condition or better in 2015, which is down from 54 percent in 2010.

Additionally, a 2016 report conducted by the state Department of Transportation found that the number of highway miles rated

in poor condition or worse would double by 2027 if funding stayed at 2015 – 2017 levels.

Instead of investing more money into roads, the 2017 – 2019 budget cut funding for the highway rehabilitation program by $79 million, relative to the 2015 budget. Following the $4.5 billion state-taxpayer deal with Foxconn, a further $90 million was diverted from local road and highway projects to pay for Foxconn-related development.

As a medical professional, I have also noticed that a failure to adequately address mental health and substance abuse is harming communities. A lack of regional hospital beds means that individuals suffering from a mental health emergency have to be transported to one of two state hospitals four hours away. The cost of each trip falls on the counties and local law enforcement agencies, creating significant budgetary impacts for more rural communities.

Substance abuse is also a serious issue – notably the growing problem of meth. According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, meth use has increased by 462 percent statewide between 2010 and 2017. The economic cost of meth is $424 million annually, partly due to child placement and removal services. Across the state, 7,300 children have been removed from homes due to drug addiction in the residence.

The next legislative session will not begin until January 2019. I will continue to be engaged in the community, meet with local officials, and plan my legislative agenda. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the coming year.

State Senator Patty Schachtner represents Wisconsin’s tenth senate district.

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Bicycle task force member explains report process A City Council Member recently criticized the Amery Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force during a public meeting in June.

I want to shed some light on the Task Force and why I believe it deserves praise.

Back in 2015 and 2016, I served with six other Amery residents on a “Walkability Committee” with Megan Will.

We met six times, developed maps for walking routes, discussed different parts of town and how to make Amery more pedestrian and bike friendly.

Even though we were a legally constituted committee of Amery’s Council, our work was never shared or published.

In fact, it was buried under an avalanche of meetings about a private personnel matter that

dominated all of 2017 (Darcy Long), and the City never told us what became of our work.

As a downtown property owner, when I heard that WisDOT was redesigning Keller Avenue, I went to City Hall asking the City to get “out front” so that Amery could get the best possible outcome. I was told by the official in charge -- working as both City Administrator and Clerk -- that there was “no chance” that the City Council could take up anything more than the personnel matter and the City budget.

So, I pulled together representatives from Amery’s main stakeholder groups, ACC, AEDC, Amery Hospital, Farm Table Foundation and others, and created a Task Force to study how to go about securing

Amery’s best interests. I also raised more than $10K from those organizations to hire a professional consultant with long experience in the field. I also invited City officials to every meeting, and they came to virtually every one.

The result is a Master Plan for Bicycling and Pedestrians in the City of Amery. It runs upward of 50 pages, is very professional and forwards proposals for making Amery a more friendly community for walkers and bikers, and a safer place to drive cars, ATVs and snowmobiles. It was compiled over the course of nine months, and just speaking for myself, upwards of 75 hours of volunteer time. Most importantly, the Master Plan is finished and no public monies were used.

The Keller Avenue portion of that Master Plan went before two different sub-committees of the Council and Steve Clark (consultant) and I appeared before the Amery City Council in May and are willing to come back when the full plan lands on the City Council agenda.

In my world, stakeholder groups doing yeoman’s work for a City Council is a good thing, the definition of a public-private partnership. As a business owner, I do not expect government to solve every problem. And frankly, no one else should either.

I think it is fair, however, when individuals volunteer time and organizations money to achieve something positive, that City Council Members consider what a benefit that

is for this community. Voting against safer roads or bicycle routes for kids is the right of any office holder, but claiming that people who have volunteered time to work on compiling a plan is somehow a violation of Amery’s “government process” is essentially dooming this community to never getting anything done.

And, having witnessed that with the Walkability Committee, knowing how dangerous Keller Avenue is, I and the other members of the Task Force wanted to get something done.

So we did. Copies of Amery’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan are available at the Amery’s Public Library.

Peter Henry Amery, Wis.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Appreciates support for Backpack fundraiser To the editor: To the Citizens of Amery and Polk County, Isn’t this just the best place to live? On June 8th we held our 5th fundraiser for the Polk County Salvation Army Backpack program at the Amery Fire Hall and what an out pouring of love and kindness we received. Saying thank you seems so inadequate to express the gratitude we have in our hearts.

We need to thank our sponsors Amery Fire Dept., Cardinal Glass, Chet Johnson Drug, Bremer Bank, Amery Hospital and Clinic, Lindus Construction, Noah Insurance, Stems from the Heart, Williamson White Funeral and Cremation, Amery Chiropractic, Berghammer Builders, William’s and Davis, Amery Hair Studio, Schaffer Manufacturing, Great Mats, JA Counter, Skogland Oil Super America and The Cut Above.

Narrower traffic lanes increase safety

Thank you goes also to the City workers that always bring the picnic tables for our use and collect them when we are done. Thank you goes to the members of the Amery Fire Dept. that always help us with set up and clean up. Thank you to the various church members that donate time and items to help keep our cost down. From the cooks in the kitchen to the food lines and bake sale ladies, to the bounce house and dunk tank, to the ticket sellers and set up and clean-up crew, thank you for sticking by my side and letting me boss you around, year after year.

Together we can do much! We could not do this event without the many generous donations of silent auction items, baked goods and food items. Your support of our cause touches our hearts.

Thank you so much to Cardinal Glass of Amery for their matching

dollars of the checks and cash donations. This is so huge and we are so blessed by your generosity.

Thank you to Jim Armstrong and Rex Cactus and the Cattail Moon Band for the wonderful entertainment. You Make Our Event FUN! Please know that this effort will help children have food where there may be none. We were able to raise almost $21,000.00. Thank you to all the people that attended our event and made it a huge success.

We are truly in awe of the wonderful community we live in and the compassion and caring that is always expressed. No matter how small or large your donation was, whether it was your time or your talent, it is greatly appreciated.

Betty Collins, chair Polk County Salvation Army

Amery beach contaminated with negligence To the editor: During the late 80’s and early 90’s the beach and South Twin have been ignored. Strangely coinciding with a “no” vote on a school swimming pool. It seems the city council and school board have colluded. If we cannot even keep a beach open then how would we keep a pool open? Amery has great water resources for the public to enjoy, and they did a great Canal Park service by all the new decks and such, and opening more access areas around town to the public. But really not the beach?

I remember the milfoil harvester running along the lake collecting the milfoil, a chore but a job for anyone who can drive a tractor.

The lifeguard, the swimming les-

sons, the diving raft. It was a gem for family opportunity. You could play tennis, eat off the picnic tables in the rain, swing etc...well today you just can’t swim.

Copper sulfate is used to kill shellfish’s “swimmer itch” that share a life-cycle in the poo of ducks. It takes two treatments a year for 3 years then just one after that I have investigated. It is also cheap and can be hand thrown from a boat.

So we can get back to opportunities for employment for the great town of Amery, we can also utilize the already existing showers/picnic grounds/playground area. If need to be, turn the tennis court into parking. Other options are is hiring a group of people to hand

harvest the milfoil twice a year.

Some new sand and landscaping improvements should also be made as the beachshould be expanded on both sides to maybe twice as long The beach is both easily accessable by police and emergency vehicles as well.

I don’t live in Amery, but when I drive by I ask myself, “what happened, why doesn’t this town care?” I imagine grandparents taking the grandkids down to swim and play, it is the perfect spot, or a on-the-spin birthday party. Amery has the opportunity to take the beach back and make it the best city beach in the county!

If we don’t use it we lose it.

Chad Roberts Hinckley, Minn

To the editor: As a transportation consultant over three decades, I have assisted hundreds of communities across the United States deal with the interface of cars, pedestrians and bicycles.

I was contracted by the Amery Bike and Pedestrian Task Force to compile a Master Plan for the City of Amery in August of 2017. That Draft Report is now done and in the hands of the City Council.

When it comes to travel lanes, the research is clear: narrower travel lanes reduce crashes. That is why I recommended and the Task Force adopted 11’ travel lanes on Keller Avenue. Narrow lanes slow traffic, increase driver attention and consequently, lives are saved.

This is why in many cities now throughout the country, standards for lane widths have been reduced. Even Houston, Texas (where everything seems to be over-sized and huge oil riggers roll down the streets) now uses 11 feet as their design standard. (Austin is at 10 feet).

If Amery’s Council is concerned about large trucks, about safety for residents and visitors, then the best solution is 11’ travel lanes. It may sound counter-intuitive, but the safety benefit of narrower travel lanes is borne out by research and continuously confirmed in cities across the country.

And, when it comes to bicycle lanes, the reason WisDOT and most States and cities are now incorporating them into road designs is pretty simple: striping bicycle lanes makes the roadway safer for every user: pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers.

Let me say it again for maximum clarity: bicycle lanes make roadways safer for every road user.

That’s pretty hard to beat.

Getting free bicycle infrastructure is an added benefit, but the Keller Avenue redesign is about safety, and 11’ travel lanes and bicycle lanes are the most affordable and effective ways to achieve the highest level of safety for every driver, every pedestrian, every ATV rider and every bicyclist.

Respectfully submitted, Steve Clark

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Amery Area Muncipal Court Amery Area Muncipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, June 14, 2018. The following cases were heard:

City of Amery— Sara J Ackermann, 22, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph) $98.80.

James A. Arthurs, 38, Clayton, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $25.

Paul A. Beestman, 50, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Brian Boldt, 47, Clayton, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Louis E. Burri, 83, Deer Park, violate red traffic signal, $98.80.

Wanda R. Burstad, 51, Amery, operating while revoked (forfeiture), $124; fail to notify address change, $86.20.

Zachary V. Casselberry, 21, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Ladonna C. Diesterhaft, 54, Almena, violate red traffic signal, $98.80.

Cody A. Dopkins, 26, Somerset, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Brandon D. Durch, 34, Bloomer, possess open intoxicants in MV-driver, $187.

Jordan I. Feyen, 21, Amery, possession of controlled substance, $376.

Bradley D. Glaser, 61, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Scott D. Green, 32, Clayton, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Kyle J. Jensen, 31, Milltown, fail to apply for license within 60 days, $86.20.

Jennifer A. Koethe, 42, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Jerry W. Langland, 77, Amery, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Renee M. Lyons, 38, Amery, ride in vehicle without wearing seat belt, $10.

Andrew D. Meyer, 25, Deer Park, operating after suspension, $124.

Lisa K. Nelson, 46, Luck, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Nathan M. Nick, 29, Baldwin, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124; operating after suspension, $124.

Barbara A. Oneill, 64, Center City, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Ana L. Perez Cruz, 37, Clear Lake, operate without valid license, $124.

Pamela L. Reed, 54, Milltown, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Lance L. Schott, 31, Clear lake, hit and run – unattended vehicle, $187.

Amy P. Sevals, 42, Clear Lake, operating while revoked (forfeiture), $124.

Lori J. Sherrard, 40, Clayton, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Erica J. Spurrell, 33, Amery, failure to yield right of way, $98.80; operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Karen S. Vanek, 48, Milltown, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Jennifer L. Welsch, 36, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

17, Amery, underage drinking – possess 17-20, $187.

Village of Clear Lake— Brianna P. Aalto, 22, Barron, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Joseph M. Arnold, 36, Emerald, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Anthony C. Bentz, 26, Clayton, theft – movable property <=$2500, $553.

Kari A. Chase, 49, St. Paul, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph) $98.

Ross E Clay, 38, Eau Claire,

operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124; exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Darrin P. Debellis, 49, Cumberland, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Gail M. Fox-Anderson, 57, Ashland, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Amber R. Glaser, 19, Ridgeland, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Rebekah L. Guitierrez, 26, St. Paul Park, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Daniel W. Hawkinson, 35, Johnston, IA, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Suzanne M. Johnson, 50, Richfield, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.

Thomas R. Knops, 18, Hammond, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $174.40.

Joanie M. Matter, 50, Hager City, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

James N. Nordlof, 48, Baudette, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Christopher D. Pooler, 31, Barnes, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Collin R. Tarpenning-Johnson, 19, Rice Lake, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

17, Clear Lake, possession of marijuana, $187.

Polk County Arrests Alexander A. Wefel, 45, Luck, was arrested on June 5 on a probation hold.

Shawna M. Beaupre, 19, Turtle Lake, was arrested on June 6 for a St. Croix Falls municipal warrant.

Chanda M. Ekholm, 47, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on June 6 for a Polk county warrant.

Jason A. Tacheny, 24, Grantsburg, was arrested on June 6 on a warrant.

Clay R. Strenke, 55, Turtle Lake, was arrested on June 6 on a probation hold.

Bruce S. Carr, 47, Amery, was arrested on June 6 on a warrant.

Matthew G. Harrison, 35, Rice Lake, was arrested on June 6 for a probation hold.

Ashley M. McCarty, 34, Comstock, was arrested on June 6 on a felony warrant.

Ronald W. Oswald, 39, Hudson, was arrested on June 8 on warrants for a probation hold, FTP (failure to pay), and OAS (operating after suspension), and a warrant for FTP ID (interlock device).

Sheldon J. Thayer, 24, was arrested on June 10 for a probation hold.

Heidi FE Anderson, 39, Milltown, was arrested on June 10 for FPF (failure to pay fine) St. Croix PD. Gary R. Tucker, 43, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on June 7 for OMVWI 2nd.

Lucas M. Markus, 35, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on June 9 for boating while intoxicated causing injury.

Jake D. Violet, 28, Clear Lake, was arrested on June 10 for OWI (2nd), operate with PAC (prohib-

ited alcohol content) 2nd, and obstructing.

John Holm, 54, Turtle Lake, was arrested on June 6 for possessing meth and drug paraphernalia.

Anthony S. Fredericks, 35, Amery, was arrested on June 6 for possessing meth and meth paraphernalia.

Nicole M. Lundstrom, 38, Rice Lake, was arrested on June 7 for bail jumping.

Forest S. Shell, 24, Spooner, was arrested on June 8 for fleeing/ eluding officer and operate while revoked.

Courtney A. Driscoll, 27, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on June 9 for physical abuse of child.

Jonathan T. Bazille, 17, Amery, was arrested on June 10 for misdemeanor bail jumping.

Fatality in Barron County accident

One person is dead following a semi and van collision early Tuesday morning on Hwy. 8 in Barron County.

A release from the Barron County Sheriff says that Yangguang Ou, 44, of New York was killed on June 12. The initial investigation indicates that a van travelling westbound on Hwy. 8 driven by Ou crossed the center line and struck a semi head-on

that was traveling east.

Ou was pronounced dead at the scene.

Michael Nemeth, 58, of Barron, was driving the semi. Nemeth was flown to Eau Claire with non-life threatening injuries.

The crash occurred on Hwy 8 west of 12th Street.

Police were notified at 4:24 a.m.

Hwy 8 was closed for 5 ½ hours for recon-

struction and removal of the vehicles with the assistance of the Barron County Hwy Depart-

ment and the Barron Police Department.

Thomas J. Turbenson, 53, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.

Aaron P. Wagner, 38, Clear Lake, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Ronald S. Wild, 53, Menomonie, hit and run – unattended vehicle, $187.

Kurt A. Zaspel, 47, Stillwater, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Not guilty pleas A plea of Not Guilty was entered by the following: Patrick Burstad, operating while revoked, $124.

Koy Carlson, no insurance, non-registration, unsafe baking of vehicle, $321.60.

Scott Hanestad, OAS, $#124.

Corey Monson, illegal pass of school bus, $250.

Scott Rudeen, disorderly conduct, $250.

Amery juvenile, petty theft by juveniles, $313.

JUVENILES: 13, Hammond, disorderly conduct, $250.

16, Clear Lake, truancy, $92.50.

16, Star Prairie, truancy, $67.30.

14, Amery, truancy, $92.50.

Amery Police Report 06/08/18-06/14/18 06/08/18, 10:08AM, Assist citizen 06/08/18, 10:54AM, Suspected burglary report 06/08/18, 11:47AM, Juvenile call 06/08/18, 01:09PM, Residential alarm 06/08/18, 01:45PM, Motor Vehicle accident hit and run 06/09/18, 01:35AM, Disturbance 06/09/18, 02:30AM, Juvenile call 06/09/18, 10:00AM, Assist EMS 06/09/18, 02:22PM, Assist other agency 06/09/18, 02:55PM, Juvenile call 06/09/18, 07:35PM, Drug activity report 06/09/18, 11:09PM, Assist other agency 06/09/18, 12:19AM, Assist other agency 06/10/18, 04:32AM, Traffic stop results in bail jumping arrest 06/10/18, 11:31AM, Mental health call 06/10/18, 12:32PM, Disturbance 06/10/18, 01:55PM, Keep the peace 06/10/18, 05:30PM, Assist other agency 06/10/18, 06:30PM, Assist citizen 06/10/18, 08:00PM, Mental health call 06/11/18, 10:40AM,

Suspicious activity 06/11/18, 02:50PM, Keep the peace 06/11/18, 02:00PM, Mental health call 06/11/18, 06:12PM, Vehicle lockout 06/11/18, 06:27PM, Juvenile call 06/11/18, 07:38PM, Suspicious activity 06/12/18, 07:20AM, Assist EMS 06/12/18, 10:31AM, Suspicious activity 06/12/18, 04:30PM, Assist EMS 06/12/18, 05:50PM, Traffic complaint 06/13/18, 07:15AM, Juvenile call 06/13/18, 10:00AM, Juvenile call 06/13/18, 02:30PM, Welfare check 06/13/18, 07:48PM, Theft report 06/13/18, 09:43PM, Harassment complaint 06/14/18, 07:55PM, Vehicle lockout 06/14/18, 09:50PM, Mental health call

Arrests: Juvenile, 17 of Amery. Bail Jumping, OWI 1st Offense Daniel Beach, 18 of Turtle Lake. Operating After Revocation-Criminal; Absolute Sobriety Violation; Open Intoxicant in MV-Driver

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105 Years Ago June 12, 1913

This marks the fourth rural district to integrate with Amery this year. Total valuation of the new district will exceed $11,000,000 with over $2,500,000 becoming a part of the district through the recent consolidation of Range, Deronda, Pleasant View and Wanderoos.

Narrowly Averts Death Russel Cain, the 13-year-old son of R. A. Cain had an almost miraculous escape from serious injury and probably death last Saturday noon.

The boy was standing upon his father’s dray, which had been driven up beside Burman & Dalberg’s lime house just south of the railroad crossing and between the mill siding and the lime house, headed west, when the local freight, in charge of conductor John Bowles, made a flying switch and kicked a box car down the siding.

The fellow tried to jump but became entangled in the reins and when the car struck the wagon he was thrown directly under the horses where he remained during all the time the horses and wagon were being dragged backwards some 30 or 35 feet.

A slight scalp wound, a bad scare and a wrecked wagon was the extent of the Yesterday’s damage.

Flying News switches are a menace to Diane Stangl public safety at all times and especially so where the cars are kicked, unaccompanied, across a main street. The practice should be stopped.

80 Years Ago June 23, 1938 Marie Rothenbuhler Killed When Car Upsets One girl was killed, the driver seriously injured and the two other passengers slightly injured as a Model A Ford, with the top down, turned turtle on County Trunk E Sunday night about midnight.

The dead girl was Marie Rothenbuhler, 15-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Rothenbuhler.

The driver, Felix Audette, is in the Amery Clinic with internal injuries. The other passengers were Alois Schraeder, 19 years old, and Margaret Zulligan, 17, of Cumberland.

Audette literally crawled from the accident to Howard Brevold’s station on No. 8.

Earl Thompson, who had been called to the station by Brevold, helped pick up the victims and put them in Brevold’s car, and Brevold took them to the Amery Clinic. Audette walked for a short distance, but his injuries caused him to collapse, knowing that the Brevold station was the nearest place for help, and knowing it was midnight and dark, Audette carried on, crawling the rest of the way.

The Rothenbuhler girl’s heart was beating when they put her in the car, but she was dead before she reached the Amery Clinic. The windshield wiper of the car had pierced her skull and the weight of the car had crushed her legs.

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50 Years Ago June 27, 1968 Driver Attempts to Run Down Area Youths

Amery Cadet Band hitting parade route Amery’s Cadet Band under the direction of Brooksie Beilke, marched in the rain at a parade in Osceola in 1984.

The previous summer the band received first place awards in all the parades in which they performed.

The four young people were coming from the second show at the Amery Theater, which ironically, had several auto accidents in the picture, “Coconut Grove.”

They were going between 35 and 40 miles per hour according to testimony given to Traffic Officer E. Johnson, when the car struck loose gravel. The dead girl was riding in front with Audette, and the Shraeder boy and the Zulligan girl were riding in back.

Officer Johnson was emphatic in denying rumors that any of the young people had liquor.

None of them drink, and none of them had any intoxicating liquor at all, he said in an effort to squelch the usual gossip that follows such accidents.

Air Cooled Horace Clay has installed a giant-size airplane fan in his grocery store and meat market. The big blade spinning at several thousand revolutions per minute drives air through the store at a rapid rate.

BADGER TALES – published in the Amery Free Press in 1938 La Salle, the early Wisconsin explorer, built the firs ship ever to sail on the Great Lakes.

It mysteriously disappeared while returning to Quebec from Green Bay with a rich cargo of furs.

The world’s first commercial electrical street railway was established in Appleton, Wis. in 1886.

65 Years Ago June 11, 1953 Siren Bank Robber Apprehended “Crime doesn’t pay.”

Keeping intact their record of law enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation officers and the Polk and Burnett County sheriff offices apprehended Fred Koller, 18, sought for the daring holdup of the Siren Bank Tuesday morning.

Since 1951, officers pointed out this week, 13 banks have been robbed in the state of Wisconsin with 12 cases solved and the culprits jailed.

The closing chapter to the

crime spree of the Great Lakes seaman from Milwaukee was written shortly before dark as he sought to hitch-hike to freedom after abandoning his car in Clam Falls in Polk County.

He was picked up by an FBI man and Sheriff Emil Stusek of Grantsburg as he walked along the road north of Siren.

At the very time that he was apprehended, Polk and Burnett officers and deputies were beating the brush about three miles southeast of Siren in the town of Clam Falls where he had abandoned his 1948 Oldsmobile.

Working all by himself, the bandit “put the heist” on Peter Peterson, bank manager, who talked him out of the “big money.” He settled for $308 and took off south from Siren in a stolen car.

A young identified only by the surname Plummer by Deputy Sheriff Carl Burman was also placed in the vault by the masked bandit who failed to lock the door. He is responsible for the sudden trail of the bandit.

Making his way out the door, he jumped into his car and gave chase to the bandit, following him about three miles south and east of Siren into Polk County. It was here he began to contemplate what would happen when he caught the culprit inasmuch as he had no gun.

Plummer turned his car around and called the sheriff’s office. Just a short ways further down the road, they found the car, stolen the day before in Duluth. They immediately began searching the adjoining woods.

Here they found the man’s jacket and outer clothing along with the gun, which he had purchased the day before under an assumed name in Duluth. When picked up along the road, he was found to have secreted the loot in his shoes.

Car-Train Accident at Amery Crossing Arlene Johnson of Nye escaped with minor injuries and shock when the car she was driving and the morning Soo Line passenger met at the

Amery crossing last Thursday.

Returning home after bringing some school patrol members to meet their bus. Miss Johnson failed to notice the warning signals. The 6 a.m. train struck the relatively new Buick right in the center on the driver’s side and carried it to the depot before stopping.

Fortunately, the slow speed of the train pushed the car ahead of it onto the depot platform without rolling it over.

Full Stop For School Bus Unloading Now Law A new Wisconsin law, requiring motorists to come to a full stop when they encounter a school bus, which has stopped to load or discharge passengers, is now in effect and must be observed by all drivers.

The school bus stopping law now places Wisconsin in the same category with most other states. The legislature and the governor have taken a notable step in the direction of uniform traffic laws.

Motorists formerly were allowed to pass a stopped school bus at 15 miles per hour – but no longer. Now they must stop and wait for the bus to proceed, or until the school bus driver signals them on. The stop must be made when meeting, as well as overtaking the parked school bus.

60 Years Ago June 19, 1958 Wanderoos Fourth School to Join Amery By a unanimous vote of the Polk County School committee, the Wanderoos school district was made a part of the Amery district Monday. The effective date will be 30 days from the date of the order as prescribed by law.

Decision by the committee followed a session that found almost 100 persons jamming the schoolhouse to discuss the matter. The informal vote taken at the conclusion of the open meeting was 51 to 43 in favor of integration.

The session was called upon petition of some 63 electors in the district asking that they integrate with Amery.

An arrest is expected shortly in the attempted rundown of two Georgetown youths last Sunday.

Being sought is a man about 21 years of age who apparently was using a borrowed car.

Michael Maier, 19, and a young companion were in the process of herding some cattle home about 6 p.m. Sunday evening when the suspect stopped his car and started to use abusive language, threatening to kill them. They were not too alarmed as the man had obviously been drinking.

Jumping back into his car, the young man attempted to run down the two youths in the pasture near the Adrian Maier farm in Georgetown but was unsuccessful.

The license number of the vehicle was noted in the wild few moments that followed.

The owner was contacted by the Sheriff’s department on Tuesday and in checking on the identity, the Sheriff’s department released the owner after the victims said that he was not the driver.

Authorities are seeking another young man in connection with the attempted attack and are expecting to have him in custody shortly.

45 Years Ago June 7, 1973 Medical Student Spends Summer Paul Elbing, 23, a native of Oshkosh, began a 10-week “externship” at ARVM hospital and with Amery doctors last Monday.

Designed to provide medical students with a comprehensive look at medical practice and administration, the program is sponsored by the Academy of General Practice, ARVM hospital and WPS Insurance.

Elbing recently finished his first year of medical school at UW-Madison. He completed one year of undergraduate studies at UW-Oshkosh and the remainder in Madison.

“I spend my mornings making rounds with the doctors in the hospital and in the afternoon at the clinics,” said the extern.

His tour will also include a look at hospital administration and people oriented programs administered by the county.

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Amery FFA dominates speaking events at state convention The Amery FFA Chapter broke some new ground recently at the 89th Wisconsin FFA Convention held June 11-14 in Madison.

“We broke some records this year, with the most teams in the finals, and won a lot of new contests that we never won before,” said Amery FFA Advisor Derrick Meyer.

Amery FFA members advanced to the state finals in almost all of the Leadership Development Events.

Dylan Clausen was named the state winner in Prepared Public Speaking, with his speech on industrial hemp. He will move on to compete at the National FFA Convention this October in Indianapolis.

The Junior High Quiz Bowl team consisting of Deidra Meyer, Courtney Glenna, Sam Kelling, Kaitlynn Peterson and Emma Johnson also was the state winner in their event.

These are Amery’s first-ever state championships in these two areas.

For the second consecutive year, Amery FFA captured first place in the Conduct of Chapter Meetings contest. Team members are Hannah Elmer, Lucy Curtis, Jonathon Lorsung, Katherine Elwood, Julianna Graff, Courtney Glenna, Deidra Meyer and Makaylee Zezza. This team also will advance to the National FFA Convention this fall.

The Senior High Quiz Bowl team made up of Nick Erickson, Allison Oman, Ellie Miller and Hailey Clausen was named state champion. This was the fourth time Amery has won this event.

Hailey Clausen was state runner-up in the Employment Skills contest.

Amery’s parliamentary procedure team, consisting of Nick Erickson, Hailey Clausen, Ellie Miller, Allison Oman, Olivia Braaten, Andrew Prindle, Jackson Mahoney and Annika Schwartz, took third place.

Lucy Curtis placed fourth in Creed Speaking.

Ellie Miller was in the top 10 statewide for Extemporaneous Speaking.

Thomas Christenson received his State FFA Degree, Hailey Clausen received the Three-Star Leader Award and Michaela Erickson performed with the FFA Honors Band. Deanna and Drew Meyer represented Amery FFA as delegates.

Meikah Dado completed her year as state FFA reporter during the convention. Dado was Amery’s 10th state FFA officer in the past 14 years and 24th in the chapter’s history.

Rick and Gwen Dado received the Honorary FFA Degree, the highest degree the FFA bestows upon non-members. Recipients have rendered outstanding service to FFA and agricultural education.

Amery FFA also received a gold rating in the National Chapter Award program.

Dylan Clausen won the state title in Prepared Public Speaking

Front row, from left: Deidra Meyer, Hailey Clausen, Allison Oman, Ellie Miller and Katherine Elwood. Back row, from left: James Kuchta, Dylan Clausen, Jackson Mahoney, Nick Erickson, Lucy Curtis, Jonathon Lorsung, Courtney Glenna and Derrick Meyer.

The Conduct of Chapter Meetings team receives its award. They are front, from left,: Deidra Meyer, Katherine Elwood, Courtney Glenna, Julianna Graff and Jonathon Lorsung. In back are Makaylee Zezza, Hannah Elmer and Lucy Curtis.

The Senior Quiz Bowl team receives its award. From left: Allison Oman, Nick Erickson and Ellie Miller.

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TRAILS: Public hearing on plans will be held July 31 at Unity High School FROM PAGE ONE

first and get the facts. Committee meetings run for 90 minutes.

Committee members were to bring questions that could be included in a questionnaire that will be available online and in paper form.

Questions were given to the staff to include. Fogelberg had contacted the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to get a copy of the questionnaire the department has developed for trail use. The committee agreed that county staff would develop a questionnaire, including information from the DNR if it was received in time. The goal is to have the questionnaire ready by June 18.

Anderson told the committee that they would use SurveyMonkey, a free online survey tool, for the survey.

Anderson said that the website records the IP address of the device taking the survey and will not allow more than one response. A link to the survey will be on the committee’s page on Polk County’s website. The preliminary timeline is to have all surveys back by July 9. County staff could then have a week to 10 days to tabulate the results.

After discussion, the committee agreed that only surveys that answered all questions would be tabulated.

Amery Mayor Paul Isakson read a prepared statement about the city’s support for

the existing uses of the two trails remaining the same as it is today.

“Whether biking and ATV riding can co-exist in the same trail system is, obviously, open to much debate.

The reality is that if they are made to co-exist, it will be the bicycling that will go away. If it goes away so will an element that is very much needed to promote our community and our county,” Isakson said.

A public hearing on the draft comprehensive plans, available on the county website, is scheduled for July 31, 6 p.m. at Unity High School.

The committee will meet on August 7, 14 and 28 to conclude their work.

Persons wishing to speak at

the public hearing will need to sign up and be limited to three minutes. The committee will be allowed to ask questions of speakers, which will not count in their three minutes. Persons will be allowed to give other evidence in written form to the committee.

Chair Olson expressed his opinion that the hearing should follow the same ground rules as the committee meetings. Persons who are not respectful of others, applaud or jeer in the hearing will be asked to leave.

Fogelberg asked if the draft plan for the Stower Seven Lakes Trail would be changed to reflect the current allowed uses. “For 14 years, it’s been

non-motorized,” he said.

“There is no other similar trail in Polk County to the Stower.”

Current uses will be added to the draft, but suggested uses from 2004 will remain on the draft. The comprehensive plan for the Gandy Dancer Trail, which only allows ATVs and snowmobiles in the winter, was mentioned as a possible model for the Stower Seven Lakes Trail.

Discussions about the proposed initial uses of the trail and two lanes of 10 feet wide were held, as well as the current state of the trail.

Trail discussion framed at first committee meeting

Minutes of the June 5 meeting of the trail planning committee show a focus discussion of trail experiences that was facilitated by County Planner Tim Anderson.

From the minutes of the first meeting: Think back to the last time you were recreating on a trail, name one activity you participated in on the trail?

Snowmobiling; Horseback riding; Running; Biking; ATV/UTV riding; Not a trail user.

What are other activities you observed other people participating in on the trail?

Walking; Snowshoeing; Cross country skiing; Dog sledding; Fat tire biking; Pulling Kayaks; Horseback

riding; Snowmobiling; ATV riding; Hiking; UTV riding; Search and rescue training; Running; Marathon training.

What do you find enjoyable about trails?

Wildlife; Scenery; Meeting people; Bird watching; Trail maintenance; Camaraderie; Going from point “a” to point “b”; Going out to eat; Visiting different places; Geocaching; Traveling long distances/ touring; Social event; Good signage and maps; Clean bathrooms.

What do you not find enjoyable?

Trail users not spending money locally after using trail; Trash along trail and having to pick it up; Violators; Rough trails; Lack of signage;

Sometimes too much noise when you want quiet .

What concerns do you have about how trails are used?

Violations enforcement; Are trails being used to the maximum benefit of Polk County - Economic benefit; Maximizing use; Need recreational opportunities for everyone; Need to showcasing “off-trail” amenities on maps and brochures- Gas stations, Restaurants, Businesses; Trails are underutilized.

What is encouraging about how the trails are used?

Well-kept and maintained; Bathrooms; Good volunteer base- Do a lot of work for our trails - Younger age groups getting involved in volunteering; Trail events -Tied with

community events; Health benefits of trail use; Means to get outside and away from electronic devices; Diversity of Polk County trail system; Additional recreation opportunities besides current designated trails .

What insights are beginning to emerge?

More multi-use; No matter how you use the trails – everyone enjoys using them; Lots of types of trail use options; Trails are in good condition; Variety of terrain in the county; Long-term plan needed.

What are some of the tensions being identified?

Not all uses are compatible.

What are some values we need to hold or things we need to be paying attention to as we

City of Amery statement on trail uses Dear Trail Planning Committee: The City of Amery has two Wisconsin State Trails, the Cattail which is motorized and heads east and Stower Seven Lakes which is non-motorized and heads west. We are home to two State trail heads in downtown Amery.

The City of Amery supports the goals and objectives that are listed in the April 2018 Polk County Stower Seven Lakes Master Plan. Specific of the goals is the multi-use non-motorized with uses such as walking, hiking, biking, running, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

We think that by having both motorized and non-motorized trails in Amery we have a larger audience to market our City to.

With the lakes, campgrounds, retail shops and restaurants, having both motorized and non-motorized trails gives us the ability to attract a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts, and their tourism dollars to our communi-

ty. This also helps us as we work to attract a hotel to our City.

As a City and as a County in Northwest Wisconsin, we need to understand what visitors are looking for when they want to find recreation. The quiet sports/activities such as bicycling, walking, running, and cross-country skiing continue to grow in popularity. If we are not prepared for that growth, if we do not get in front of that growth we will lose out. We will lose out in tourism dollars, in attracting millennials, in keeping millennials, in attracting businesses and in growing our communities.

Whether biking and ATV riding can co-exist in the same trail system is, obviously, open to much debate. The reality is that if they are made to co-exist, it will be the bicycling that will go away. If it goes away so will an element that is very much needed to promote our community and our county.

According to the DNRs Recreational Assessment Opportuni-

ties Study that was just finalized the top three frequently identified recreational opportunities in the Great Northwest Region are the trails for biking, walking, or running. The 2011-2016 Statewide Compliance Outdoor Recreational Plan (SCORP) also confirms this. At our June 6th,2018 City Council meeting we approved a Wisconsin DOT plan for a road diet on US HWY 46 (Keller Ave.) through Amery in 2020. This will include striping five-foot-wide bikes lanes the full length of Amery in each direction. We have also established a bicycle and pedestrian master plan that is in draft form for non-motorized travel around Amery. This includes a two mile, 5k and 10k loop that utilizes both trails for future use by the citizens of Amery.

Having a motorized and non-motorized trail system is something to be preserved and promoted and not something to be taken away.

Paul Isakson Mayor

begin to work through how the trails can be used?

Volunteerism is key to trail success; What is good for Polk County; What are the most people going to use; Landowners along the trails; Courtesy to all trail users; How to use these trails with kids on all uses, like training them on bikes, ATVs, etc.; Showcasing healthy living with use of trails .

How would you summarize this discussion?

All sides need to work together; Get along with different users; Develop a plan that everyone can live with, not just agree to disagree.

Ray Szmanda, TV pitchman for Menards stores, dies at 91 ANTIGO, Wis. (AP) — The enthusiastic television pitchman who told viewers they could “save big money” at Wisconsin-based home improvement chain Menards has died. Ray Szmanda was 91.

Szmanda’s son, Charles Szmanda, says his father died Sunday in home hospice care in Antigo, Wisconsin, of congestive heart failure.

Ray Szmanda was featured in advertising for Eau Claire-based Menard Inc. starting in 1976 until his retirement in 1998. He was known as “The Menards Guy.” A Milwaukee native and World War II Navy veteran, Szmanda founded a broadcasting school in Wausau. He also narrated a recording of the Bible.

Menards said Szmanda’s “friendly, enthusiastic and fun loving personality have made a lasting impression” on the family-owned company and its customers.

Menards has stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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Summer reading is only part of library’s expanding mission

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Participants in this year’s Summer Reading Program will notice several changes.

Youth Services Librarian Martha Kaempffler recently discussed the program and several other initiatives of the Amery Area Public Library.

It’s not too late for persons interested in participating in the summer reading program.

Visit the library’s website, amerylibrary.org, to register.

There are 350 readers registered for the program.

“Libraries Rock!” is the theme of this year’s program, and numerous music themed events are planned, including a story time with orchestra instruments, ukuleles, jazz and even a computer coding session “Code your jam.”

Readers are expected to read 20 minutes a day this summer, an increase in time.

Reading logs were sent home

by Amery schools as part of parent packets this spring, so Kaempffler says there very well may be more summer readers involved than are registered.

Kaempffler says that computer coding and “computational” thinking is a learning trend that is here to stay. From board books for toddlers that introduce the

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Thursday’s summer reading program event featured birds from the National Eagle Center in Wabasha. The event, which attracted over 200, was held at the Amery Intermediate School.

concepts of writing computer code to hands on use of tools and toys from Makerspace, the library and Amery schools are partnering to get these technological tools in the hands of students and readers.

“This is a crucial service that the library needs to provide,” Kaempffler said.

The library is borrowing items from the Amery schools Makerspace labs, including iPads. Makerspace labs at the elementary and middle

schools were created this year, giving students exposure to the basics of computer coding.

“We are forming a community at the library,” Kaempffler said. “This is a safe place for children to go to have things to do.”

The library and Amery schools have partnered in “We All Read,” a program to make independent reading more visible in the community. Kaempffler says the program is established to create a community of readers. Community members are being solicited to be “reading buddies,” reading with students during the school year and during the summer as well.

Amery schools have begun the “Read to Me” program, where community members read a book in front of a green screen. The recordings have the pages of the book projected behind the reader are and available online. Cards with quick read (QR) codes that can be read by smartphones and link directly to the stories are being created and left anywhere children may be waiting: doctor, dentist, restaurants, etc.

Professional Development Units (PDUs) for staff at Amery schools are being developed with this program.

One project is to create a five minute reading time as a part of every period of the day. Classroom libraries for students are being purchased with grant monies. Teachers are being taught how to advise students on age and reading level books, similar to what librarians do at the public library.

Going forward, the libraries will be integrating coding and computational thinking and the accelerated reader programs. Books in the Amery Public Library will need to be color coded by volunteers to help with accelerated reader and testing made available at the public library.

The youth services librarian will be at the schools’ family nights, working to sign families up for library cards and other services.

The Intermediate School is being opened for the Thursday events during the summer reading program. The extra space is needed for the larger crowds – over 200 have been attending.

In addition to the partnership with the Amery schools, the summer reading program this year is a partnership with the Dresser, Osceola and St. Croix Falls public libraries. A bicycle ride and a teen kayak trip are among the joint events this summer.

Vierkandt graduates from Command College On June 8, 2018, Assistant Chief Joseph Vierkandt of the Amery Police Department, gathered with 31 law enforcement leaders from around the state as they graduated from the Wisconsin Command College and achieved the professional designation “Certified Public Manager”.

The Wisconsin Command College is a joint venture of the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the University of Wisconsin – Certified Public Manager Program. Students attended six weeks of classes at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy.

“The Command College provides these law enforcement professionals with skills and knowledge to better serve their communities,” says CPM Program Director Robbi Dreifuerst. “The entire State of Wisconsin benefits from their commitment to professional development.” The program embodies the Wisconsin Idea, the concept that the University should improve lives beyond the classroom.

“The University of Wisconsin is pleased to partner with the Wisconsin Department Justice on this program,” Dreifuerst said.

As part of the curriculum, students were challenged to complete a sustainable class

project with statewide benefit.

Class V created the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Achievement Diary (“WI-LEAD”), a social media aggregation tool to highlight positive stories about law enforcement and law enforcement officers around the state. “WI-LEAD is a way for our class to pay it forward and provide a platform for agencies to share some of the great things their officers do every day,” said Lieutenant Jill Weisensel of the Marquette University Police Department.

Assistant Chief Vierkandt believes that the project will provide a truthful and accurate account of policing. “The project delivers stories of ethical policing with compassion, courtesy, hope and diligence while creating partnerships within our community.”

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel was the keynote speaker at the graduation which was held at the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union in Madison.

Bradley Wentlandt, the Greenfield Police Chief who founded the Command College six years ago and serves as the program manager said the graduating students sacrificed a lot to attain this honor. “Command College students spend six weeks

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away from their families in a challenging academic environment. This achievement is a testament to their dedication to our profession and our communities.”

The 31 graduates will join the ranks of over 25,000 Certified Public Managers nationwide. Members of the graduating class are: Kelly Bakken, Black River Falls

Police Department; Daniel Garrigan, Portage Police Department; Edgardo Gonzalez, Neenah Police Department; Lindsay Graycarek, Mequon Police Department; James Green, Walworth County Sheriff’s Office; Jacob Jansky, Wisconsin Department of Justice; LeAnn Jones, Town of Beloit Police Department; Kevin Julien, Ladysmith

Police Department; Dennis Keffer, Marshfield Police Department; Michael Kempinski, West Allis Police Department; Kevin Konrad, Oshkosh Police Department; Timothy Kufus, St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office; David LeCaptain, Fond du Lac Police Department; Michelle Leffler, Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office; Adrian Logan, Wisconsin State Patrol; James MacGillis, Milwaukee Police Department; Benjamin Meinnert, Two Rivers Police Department; Robert Meyer, Saukville Police Department; Landon Nyren, Delafield Police Department; Chad Pearson, Janesville Police Department; Brian Raupp, Orfordville Police Department; Gary Richgels, Green Bay Police Department; Bradley Rollo, Wisconsin Department of Justice; Avrie Schott, La Crosse Police Department; Steven Schroeder, Summit Police Department; Tyler Strelow, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; Joseph Vierkandt, Amery Police Department; David Vorpahl, Manitowoc Police Department; Jill Weisensel, Marquette University Police Department; Jason Zeeh, Wisconsin State Patrol; Erich Zwicker, Holmen Police Department

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Rain, winds can’t stop Woman’s Club Art and Crafts Fair

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Shoppers came out to visit vendors at the 41st Annual Woman’s Club Art and Crafts fair, held June 16 at North Park.

This little guy named Easton wasn’t going to let the rain wash away his smile while he played in the puddles along the path of the art fair

Amery Woman’s Club presented two $1000 Educational Scholarships to non-traditional students. This year’s winner are beginning second careers in the medical field. Pictures left to right AWC president, Joyce Schaefer, winners Dondi Kuhn, Amy Lundgren, past president, Nell Anderson.

The Amery Woman’s Club 41st Annual Art and Craft Fair, held Saturday at North Park, was successful for the 80 vendors and hundreds of eager shoppers despite a morning of wind and rain. The yearly fundraiser raises money to support community charitable organizations and provides over $3000 in scholarships to high school and non-traditional students. This year’s artist winner was Beth Jewett of Otsego, Minnesota. Judges presenting the award were Ellen Anderson, Tayo Oyegbile, and Marty Rickard.

Polk County Health Department advises awareness of animal bites The summer months see an increase in reportable animal bites to the Polk County Health Department (PCHD).

These reports must be followed-up by public health staff. This is done to protect the health of those affected by

the animal bite, as well as the public in general.

The PCHD wants to remind everyone that Wisconsin State Law (SS 95.21) states that any dog or cat which bites a person is to be confined for ten days to watch for

signs of rabies. This important public health law is in place to protect everyone’s health.

During the summer months families and their pets may be out and about more, leading to more chances for animal

bites. The best way to prevent these types of accidents is for owners to vaccinate and control their pets to avoid injuries and costly bills due to a bite. As a reminder, it is the owners’ responsibility to pay for any cost related to an ani-

mal needing to be confined.

To learn more about this important public health law and ways to protect your pet and yourself, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website and search ‘Animal Bites.’

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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.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday, June 17: 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 9:30 a.m. Property Committee; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion, in the park; 11:15 a.m. Root Beer Floats.

Tuesday, June 19: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, June 20: 11:30 a.m. Family Table; 5 p.m. VBS at First Lutheran; 7 pm Money Management.

Thursday, June 21: 8:15 a.m. Ministerium; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5 p.m. Women’s Bible Study; 5 p.m VBS at First Lutheran.; 6 p.m. CIA Board.

Friday, June 22: 9 a.m Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Saturday, June 23: Church reserved for bridal shower.

Sunday, June 24: 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Missions and Social Concerns meeting.

Monday, June 25: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 7 pm.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, June 26: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

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

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, June 20: 1-4 p.m. Memory Care and Nursing Home Services; 6 p.m. FUEL at Trinity.

Sunday, June 24: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship; 4-6:30 pm. Little Falls Pie & Ice Cream Social.

Tuesday, June 26: 9 a.m Staff meeting at Trinity; 5-7 p.m.

Gather Meal at Deronda.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, June 24: 10 a.m. Worship; 2 p.m. Tea Party.

Monday, June 25: 9 a.m. Weeding the Labyrinth.

Tuesday, June 26: 9 a.m. Quilting; 9 a.m. SM Training.

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 Wednesday, June 20: 5-8 p.m. VBS. Thursday, June 21: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle, JoAnn Buss host; 5-8 p.m.

VBS; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, June 24: 9 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, June 26: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Clear Lake Heritage Days June 21-24.

Thursday, June 21: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Rummage Sale.

Friday, June 22: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Rummage Sale.

Sunday, June 24: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, June 26: 9 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

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 20: 1-4 p.m. Memory Care and Nursing Home Services; 6 p.m. FUEL at Trinity.

Thursday, June 21: 9 a.m. Little Falls Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, June 22: 9 am. Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, June 24: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship; 4-6:30 pm. Little Falls Pie & Ice Cream Social.

Tuesday, June 26: 9 a.m Staff meeting at Trinity; 5-7 p.m.

Gather Meal at Deronda.

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

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

Delighting in the Misfortunes of Others

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t is surprising that we don’t have an English word for taking pleasure in the failures or misfortunes of others, given how common the experience is. The Germans have a word for this, Schadenfreude, which literally means “harm joy,” and this experience can range from enjoying the spectacle of seeing someone being punished who really deserves it, to getting pleasure from seeing your least favorite team lose, to the less respectable experience of laughing when we see someone slip and fall. This is not one of humanity’s greatest attributes, but its universality suggests there might be some function that it serves. Perhaps it’s just a way to make us feel better, to feel that in comparison to those who we work and go to school with, we really are superior. After all, when I get an A and the guy behind me gets an F, this just reflects my superior intelligence and better efforts at studying. And if the guy behind me didn’t study, didn’t he deserve to get an F? Perhaps the deeper meaning of this experience is that it points to our innate sense of justice. We want to see criminals punished and lazy students fail their exams.

However, we shouldn’t take too much pleasure in the misfortunes of others, and should remember that compassion is the glue which holds society together. When people get their just desserts, it’s okay to smile a bit, on the inside of course, and not too enthusiastically. – Christopher Simon

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, June 20: 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 1:30 plm.

Special Friends Worship; 5:30 pm Youth BRB; 6:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer.

Thursday, June 21: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, June 24: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, June 26: 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, June 24: 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 20: 9:30 a.m. Staff meeting 7 p.m. Lector Training; Thursday, June 21: 6:30 p.m GriefShare meeting; Sunday, June 24: 10:30 a.m Outdoor Mass at Michael Park; No Mass at SJ.

Call Bette at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 with corrections or additions to the church listings belmer@theameryfreepress.com

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, June 21: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, June 24: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Fellowship; LWML Convention.

Monday, June 25: LWML Convention.

Tuesday, June 26: LWML Convention.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, June 24: 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m Worship; LWML Convention.

Monday, June 25: LWML Convention.

Tuesday, June 26: LWML Convention.

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 20: 9 a.m Trinity Quilting; 1-4 p.m. Memory Care and Nursing Home Services; 6 p.m. FUEL at Trinity.

Sunday, June 24: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship; 4-6:30 pm. Little Falls Pie & Ice Cream Social.

Tuesday, June 26: 9 a.m Staff meeting at Trinity; 5-7 p.m.

Gather Meal at Deronda.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Thursday, June 21: 7 p.m. Clear Lake Heritage Days w/ United Covenant Church Worship Team; Covenant Annual meeting.

Friday, June 22: Clear Lake Heritage Days; Covenant Annual meeting.

Saturday June 23: 12:30 p.m. Clear Lake Heritage Days w/ Harbor and Home; Covenant Annual meeting.

Sunday, June 24: 9 a.m. Youth Worship Team; 10 a.m.

Worship Service.

June 24-28: LBBC Trailblazer Camp.

Tuesday, June 26: 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 20: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; Quilters.

Sunday, June 24: 9 a.m. Worship service; Coffee fellowship follows.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

Church in the Park Amery Journey Church is holding Church in the Park “Celebrating Our Freedom” on Sunday, July 1, at 9 a.m. in Michael Park Pavilion and Danielson Stage, 132 Central St. Amery.

Register to win a $50 “Freedom” gas card. Must be present to win.

Free treats will be served at 9 am. with service following. Bring your own lawn chairs.

In case of inclement weather they will meet at Journey Church, 131 Broadway St. E, Amery.

Wisconsin high school censors student’s graduation speech

TOMAHAWK, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin high school valedictorian decided against speaking at commencement after school administrators required she not reference discrimination, school shootings and gender inequality. Instead, a local newspaper published her speech.

Cait Christenson, who was among six valedictorians at Tomahawk High School, said administrators reviewed a written version of her speech and wanted to censor some topics for fear of provoking disagreement, judgment and making others feel attacked.

While administrators gave her the option of rewriting her speech, Christenson said she decided against speaking at Sunday’s cereTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33,mony 2222 because it would get rid of the message she wanted to convey.

The 18-year-old said she PINE CITY wanted to spark critical thinking, not advocate specific policy THURSDAY, SEPTEMBERany 33, 2222 changes, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported .

“The reasons I was AMERY not allowed to speak opposed exactly what I THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 was trying to get across 215 S. Keller Ave., PO Box 424, in my speech: being Amery, WI 54001 able to open a conversawww.theameryfreepress.com Phone 715-268-8101 COUNTRY tion civilly, and critiemail: dstangl@theamery freepress.com cally think about and accept other’s opinions Polk, Burnett, St. Croix and THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 and values,” ChristenServing Marine-on-St. Croix, Scandia, May Township Barron counties, $30 per year son said.

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decision not to speak at the Sunday ceremony.

“We support our students’ right to express their opinions in positive and productive ways,” Huseby said. “As our graduates embark on the next stage in their lives, we encourage them to continue thinking critically and exercising their freedom of speech.”

The Tomahawk Leader newspaper published her speech Tuesday. In it, Christenson wrote: “Instead of encouraging negative stereotypes and passing slurs throughout our society; instead of punishing the victims; instead of telling others how they should live and express themselves — put yourself in their shoes before passing judgment, incriminating and disrespecting others.”

She added that “we can make changes in our nation and even around the world, just by promoting positivity, acceptance and equity.”

Christenson said she’s received a lot of support following the speech’s publication.

“I feel more encouraged to share my passions and values with others now, because it’s getting others to consider taboos that are often overlooked,” she said.

Christenson will study community and nonprofit leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the fall.

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SPIRITUAL

OBITUARIES

Evelyn J. Sjobeck

Dr. Michael G. Marra

Evelyn June Sjobeck was born on September 22, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the daughter of Reuben and Leona (St. Germain) Olson. When she was a young girl her family moved to Amery, Wisconsin. She attended school there and graduated from Amery High School in 1947.

In 1949 she was united in marriage to A. Earl Sjobeck. Shortly after their marriage they moved to the twin cities, most recently in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Evelyn died on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the age of 88 years.

Evelyn was preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy Sjobeck.

She is survived by her husband A. Earl Sjobeck and a daughter Sally Sjobeck.

Private family graveside services were held at the Amery Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Dr. Michael G. Marra passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on Feb. 9, 2018 at the Westfields Hospital of New Richmond, Wisconsin. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Catherine Tanner Marra, who died in 2004. He will be laid to rest next to her at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Spooner, Wisconsin.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, sister, and half- brother.

He is further survived by his sons, John Marra and Dr. Thomas (Shirley) Marra of Bayside, Wisconsin. He is further survived by grandchildren, Bryan (Marisa) and Dr. Erin (Jesse) Liebmann. He also recently welcomed his first great grandson, Emerson Stark Marra in November 2017. Four days after his death, a second great grandson, Grant Michael Liebmann, was born whose middle name was chosen by his parents in honor of his recently deceased great grandfather.

Michael was of Sicilian-Italian heritage and born in Brooklyn, New York in 1917. His father, Gaetano Giacommara, died in October 1918, at age 28 of influenza during the great Spanish flu pandemic and he and his sister, Frances, were raised by their mother and stepfather. He graduated with a BS degree in premedicine from the City College of New York in 1939. He then moved to Washington DC where he met the love of his life, Catherine Tanner, who hailed from Mondovi, Wisconsin and worked at the State Department. They married in September 1942. That same year Michael enlisted in the US Navy where he achieved the rank of First Class Pharmacist’s Mate and worked in the Bethesda Naval Hospital and Washington Naval Dispensary. While in the Navy he was able to complete his premedical course requirements and enrolled in the medical school at the University of Vermont where he graduated with honors in 1948. He, Catherine, and their two young sons then moved to Mondovi, Wisconsin where Michael completed his internship in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. His time in Amery began in 1949 when he joined the Amery Clinic and the Apple River Valley Memorial Hospital as a General Practitioner and he continued to practice medicine until his 1979 retirement. Michael was devoted to his profession and to his many grateful patients. In his era, he performed frequent house calls and practiced general surgery, obstetrics, internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, ER medicine and psychiatry, referring only the most challenging cases for more comprehensive care to specialists in the Twin Cities.

He was clearly a role model of medical excellence who inspired his son, Thomas, and granddaughter Erin, to follow in his footsteps to pursue medical careers. In retirement, he remained very active for many years and provided very compassionate care for his wife during her final illness. He continued to maintain a medical license until his final few years, and was able to provide informal medical advice to friends, family and the other residents of Evergreen Village where he spent the final 13 years of his life, and was able to enjoy an open house centennial birthday celebration in January 2017. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Memorial Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home with Father Gene Murphy officiating. Visitation will be held on hour prior to the Service at the funeral home. A private family burial will take place following the service at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin.

Gerald (Jerry) W. Kuhn Gerald (Jerry) Wesley Kuhn, age 79 of Amery, WI passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at his home in Amery. Jerry was born on May 19, 1939 in Clear Lake, WI to Wesley and Elaine (Swanson) Kuhn. The family moved to Barron, WI where Jerry attended school for 6 years, and then they moved back to Clear Lake where he continued school, graduating from high school in 1958.

Jerry farmed with his dad for a while, and then took a job driving semi for Vince Moore. He then took a job with Friday Canning in New Richmond, WI driving semitruck over the road.

On June 21, 1974 Jerry was united in marriage to ViAnn Ericson. In 1990 Jerry suffered a heart attack which led to his retirement. He enjoyed buying toy trucks and tractors, which led him to selling at toy shows. Jerry also had a dump truck for hauling for small landscape jobs. He liked meeting people, and had a fun filled life.

Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, father and step mother; sister, Janet; brother-in-law, Arlo Miller; mother and father-in-law, Vincent and Vi Ericson and aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his loving wife and friend all their 44 years of marriage, ViAnn; sons, Tim and Tom Kuhn, daughter, Tracy (Eric) Bazille; step sons, Larry and Chris Sorensen; grandchildren, Scott, Adam, Randy, Dustin, Jennalle, Emily, Jami, Zach, Brianna and nine great grandchildren; two step brothers, Terry and David Wildt, sister-in-law, Jan Miller, as well as nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

A celebration of life will take place from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

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Three top Packers picks get started, ‘hard work’ ahead GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — For a host of rookies, the road to a spot on the Green Bay Packers’ roster began on Friday. While what they did during the first of two post-draft rookie orientation camp practices won’t decide their fates, coach Mike McCarthy believes a good start is vital for them all.

All eyes were on the team’s top two draft pick, Jaire Alexander, a cornerback from Louisville, and Josh Jackson, a cornerback from Iowa. The practices included 11 draft picks, 14 undrafted free-agent signees, a handful of players who spent time on the practice squad last season and about a dozen tryout players.

“This is a great opportunity for these guys - and they realize it. It’s a unique opportunity, if you just look at the statistics in the National Football League,” said McCarthy, whose draft-and-develop team has long relied on rookies. “This is a very important two days, because you have an opportunity to make your roster better. And the better your 90-man roster is, the more competitive offseason program (is). Going into training camp, that’s the goal.”

Alexander, Jackson and third-round pick Oren Burks, a linebacker from Vanderbilt, are joining a defense that finished last season ranked 26th in scoring defense (24.0 points allowed per game) and 22nd in yards allowed (348.9). Defensive coordinator Dom Capers was replaced after nine seasons by Mike Pettine.

While overwhelmed at times with the sliver of the playbook they learned earlier in the day, all three were excited.

“It was quite an experience. It was like, `Man, I’m finally here.

I’m at Green Bay,”‘ Alexander said. “There was a lot of hard work put into it, I can tell you that much.”

Added Jackson: “This

is what you came here to do. This is what you went through the whole process for, to play football. For me, I’m happy for football again. I love the game and I’m just excited to be here.”

After finishing last season 23rd against the pass (236.8), 28th in third-down defense (allowing a 42.8 percent conversion rate) and 31st in red-zone defense (allowing a 65.2 percent touchdown rate), the Packers are counting on Alexander and Jackson to be ready.

The team brought back veteran cornerbacks Tramon Williams, who played for Pettine in Cleveland after spending his first eight NFL seasons in Green Bay, and Davon House, but McCarthy and Pettine want a deep, faster rotation at corner.

Alexander and Jackson, along with 2017 second-round pick Kevin King, should provide that.

“I wanted to come out and show them who they drafted, give them a glimpse of who they drafted,” Alexander said. “Obviously, there’s still work to be done but I’m definitely looking forward to working on that.”

Some of the work Alexander and Jackson got came against three rookie wide receivers — fourth-round pick J’Mon Moore, fifth-rounder Marquez Valdes-Scantling and sixth-rounder Equanimeous St. Brown — in the first of what figure to be many battles to come. “(I) just want to go up against them. Compete, get the best out of them, and they can get the best out of me,” Moore said. “See what they’ve got and sharpen each other.”

Notes: The Packers signed two of their 11 draft picks, getting deals done with punter JK Scott and long-snapper Hunter Bradley. . The team released incumbent punter Justin Vogel, who set a franchise record for net punting average last season (41.6 yards per punt).

PUBLIC NOTICES

JUNE 19, 2018

LEGAL NOTICE

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case. No. 18 CV 144 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Bailee Jo Lombardo By (petitioner) Bailee Jo Lombardo NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Bailee Jo Lombardo To: Levi Danny Lombardo Birth Certificate: Bailee Jo Lombardo

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case. No. 18 PR 49 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Harry Mewes Jr. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth June 2, 1955, and date of death May 25, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of PO Box 54, Clayton, WI 54004.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 17, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 5, 2018 Jonathan Mewes, Personal Representative 618 15th Street Clayton, WI 54004 715-222-9368

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case. No. 18 PR 47 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Nicholas Jay LaVigne DOD: March 12, 2018 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth July 20, 1948, and date of death March 12, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1502 County Road C, Star Prairie, WI 54026.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 5, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar May 26, 2018 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case. No. 18 PR 51 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF James W. Lowery DOD: December 20, 2009 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth July 14, 1954, and date of death December 20, 2009, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 781 Hickory Point Lane, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 28, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 14, 2018 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419

IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, Judge Jeffery L. Anderson, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, on July 13, 2018, at 8:30 a.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715485-9299 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press, a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT: Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge June 8, 2018

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NOTICE Town of Black Brook Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 28, 2018 8 p.m.

Please note date and time change

Sally Pickard, Clerk

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AAA: Wisconsin motorists to spend more for gas this summer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin summer travel plans aren’t expected to slow despite predictions that motorists in the state will be spending more for gasoline this summer, according to AAA Wisconsin.

Wisconsin motorists are expected to spend an average of $65 more a month for gasoline this summer compared to last year, the Wisconsin State Journal reported . That could add up to $250 for the whole summer.

About 4 percent of Wisconsin gas stations have gas at or above $3 a gallon this month, compared to no gas stations above that amount in June 2017.

The increase in prices likely won’t reduce the number of summer trips, said Nick Jarmusz, the AAA Wisconsin director of public affairs. Instead, families may take shorter trips or choose to participate in free activities.

“Summer is synonymous with road trips and vacation, and we are not going to see Americans giving up their pastimes this year,” Jarmusz said.

Gas prices could continue to increase if demand remains high all summer, according to AAA. Gas prices could also be affected by OPEC production, hurricanes that could potentially shut down refineries and how much gasoline the U.S. exports to Mexico.

Village of Clayton

Polk County, Wisconsin PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING July 05, 2018

The Village of Clayton Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 05, 2018, at the Village Municipal Building at 133 Clayton Avenue East, Clayton, Wisconsin.

NLR Rentals has applied for a conditional use on parcel #112-00135-000 which is zoned B-2 Highway/Business/Commercial. The address of the property is 155 Frontage Rd. South, Clayton, WI 54004.

Written evidence, testimony, or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Village Clerk: 111 Clayton Ave. W. / PO Box 63, Clayton, WI 54004.

Josh Melstrom, Zoning Administrator

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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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

FAMILY EYE CLINIC Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund 120 N. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Call 715-268-9010

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THANK YOU I’d like to thank all my friends and family for the cards and gifts and helping me celebrate my 90th birthday last Sunday.

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DOCUMENT 00 1116 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID

2016 WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY UPGRADE CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN

Amery Board of Education June 25, 2018

A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, June 25, 2018, at 6:30 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Closed Session 6:00 pm Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c).

III. Open Session - 6:30pm IV. Spotlight on Education Holy Donuts - Myron Marko V. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers VI. Community Comments VII. Administrative/Committee/Department Reports A. Administrator Reports B. CESA 11 Annual Convention Erin Hosking VIII. Informational Items A. Legislative Update - Mr. Kuchta IX. Action Items A. Change to 2018-19 school calendar Mr. Doerfler B. 2018-19 Employee Handbooks, Compensation & Benefits C. 2018-19 Working Budget - Mr. Kuchta D. Vision 2020/2025 Strategic Plan Mr. Kuchta E. Curriculum Adoption for the 2018-19 School Year - Ms. Schock F. District Insurance - Mr. Kuchta G. Personnel Action X. Closed Session A. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.

In order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c).

XI. Open Session A. The Board may take action on personnel items that were discussed in closed session.

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

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

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Sealed Bids for the construction of the 2016 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade, Clear Lake, Wisconsin will be received, by Village of Clear Lake, at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005, until 11 AM local time on July 20, 2018, at which time the Bids received will be “publicly” opened and read.

Project Description: Work consists of modifications of existing buildings with architectural improvements and new mechanical and electrical, instrumentation systems including existing screening and grit equipment in the pretreatment building, new rectangular primary and intermediate clarifier mechanisms, new primary effluent pumps, new MBBR tanks, cover and equipment, new MBBR Blower building, rehabilitation of the existing circular final clarifier with cover, chemical feed dilution water, final clarifier submersible pumps, new tertiary filters in an existing building, and new nozzles for existing jet mix sludge mixing system. Solids handling and biogas system improvements include upgrades to the existing anaerobic digestion mixing and heating systems. Demolitions to existing roughing filter, 1st and 2nd stage trickling filters and rectangular final clarifier are included. Bid alternate includes the conversion of the existing anaerobic digestion mixing and heating systems to an aerobic digestion system.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive / deduct alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form.

Complete digital Bidding Documents are available to download at www.questcdn.com for a non-refundable fee of $100.00. The Quest CDN eBid Doc #5820611 on the website’s project search page. The plans and specifications and other proposed contract documents are available for review with the Village Clerk, at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 and at the office of Sambatek Inc, 12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN, 55343. Direct inquiries to the Project Manager, Bob Peplin or the Project Engineer (bpeplin@sambatek.com) , Mike Burdorf (mburdorf@sambatek.com) at 763-476-6010 on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm (CDT). Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office.

Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. A pre-bid conference will be held at the Clear Lake Village Office located at 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake, WI at 10:00 AM (CDT) on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. A site visit to the wastewater treatment facility will follow. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders.

Goals for minority and female participation: This Project is expected to be funded in whole or in part with funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service. Information on applicable federal requirements is contained in the Project Manual. The Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specification” referenced in Article 19 of the Supplementary Conditions. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractors aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: •Goals for minority participation in each trade = 2.2 % for Polk County •Goals for female participation in each trade = 6.9% Nationwide Federal Requirement Owner: Village of Clear Lake By: Albert Bannink Title: Clerk-Treasurer

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Open Book for the Town of Alden will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Alden Town Hall.

NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF ALDEN

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting on Monday the 9th day of July, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Town Hall located at 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, WI. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the board of review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: 1. No person will be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view the property.

2. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board's final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact or provide information to a member of the board about the person's objection, except at a session of the board.

3. The board of review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the board's first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the board's clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the board shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the board's first scheduled meeting, and the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the board of review during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting.

4. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the board of review within the first 2 hours of the board's first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The board may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue, and the board shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the board, under oath, of all of that person's property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the board.

5. When appearing before the board of review, the objecting person shall specify in writing the person's estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person's objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

6. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the assessor's manual under s. 73.03 (2a), Wis. stats., that the assessor requests. The Town of Alden has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their officer or by order of a court.* The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35 (1), Wis. stats.

7. The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone unless the Board, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement.

8. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under s.70.47 (3) (a), Wis. stats., that person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the board of review and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take.

Notice is hereby given this 29th day of May 2018.

Respectfully submitted, Town of Alden Wanda Heffron, Clerk

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Polk County awarded Federal Funds for food and shelter programs Polk County has been chosen to receive $5,895.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the County.

The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from the American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; The Jewish Federations of North America; The Salvation Army and United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

A Local Board made up of representa-

tives from the following organizations: Emergency Management, the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, United Way, local Church Organizations, St. Croix Chippewa Tribe of Wisconsin, West CAP and the County Food Pantries, will determine how the funds awarded to Polk County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case. No. 18 PR 50 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Walter G. Boerum, Sr. DOD: April 16, 2018 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth May 14, 1936, and date of death April 16, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 199 Howard Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on July 17, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 28, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 14, 2018 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419 (June 19, 26, July 3)

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Sealed bids for 2018 Street & Utility Improvements, Contract B - Deposition Drive, WisDOT TEA Project ID 8405-00-70 will be received by the Village of Clear Lake, Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005, by 3:00 p.m., local time, July 9, 2018, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The work, in general, will include the approximate quantities and items listed below: lf lf cy cy cy sy lf sy

The proposals shall be submitted on the forms furnished with the specifications. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check payable to the owner equal to five percent (5%) of the proposal or a bid bond of a bonding company duly authorized to do business in the State of Wisconsin in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the proposal. This proposal guarantee shall be subject to forfeiture as provided by law.

Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.cedarcorp.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 (Quest eBidDoc #5680096). Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available from Docunet Corporation. Contact Docunet at 763-475-9600 for pricing and instructions to obtain a paper copy. Please make your check payable to Docunet Corporation and send it to 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441.

This project is being funded in part by a grant from the WisDOT Transportation Economic Assistance Program.

Proposals shall not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of opening. The Village of Clear Lake reserves the right to reject any or all of the proposals and to waive any informalities therein.

Dates of Publication: June 12th and 19th, 2018

By Authority of: Al Bannink, Village Clerk

A meeting of the Local Board to distribute these funds has been scheduled for: Monday, JUNE 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room located at the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St. in Balsam Lake. We will also have conference call capability. Please contact Kathy for more information.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food & Shelter Program funds should contact Kathy Poirier at the Polk County Emergency Management Office - 715485-9280 or email kathy@co.polk.wi.us to obtain an application. The deadline for the applications to be received will be just prior to the start of the meeting on June 25, 2018.

Commission to mail 384k postcards urging voter registration

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Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Polk County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with the Salvation Army, Community Referral Agency, Northwoods Homeless Shelters, Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and Polk County Food Pantries participating.

These agencies were responsible for providing 2,004 meals and 244 nights of lodging with the funds they received in Phase 34.

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Elections Commission is getting ready to mail out tens of thousands of postcards urging Wisconsin residents to register to vote.

The commission announced Friday it plans to send out 384,000 postcards this week to people who appear to be eligible to vote but are unregistered. The commission mailed similar reminders to 1.28 million people in the fall of 2016.

Those people won’t be included in the new mailing.

The mailing list stems from official state databases that identify people with a driver’s license or state identification card but who aren’t registered to vote.

Some people registered to vote may get postcards due to similarities in names or addresses. Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe stressed no one who gets a postcard will be removed from the voter registration list.

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Now in their 31th year, Amery Discount Liquor is the area’s destination for hardto-find beer, wine and spirits. You’ll find them just across from Riverplace Mall on Amery’s south side, with a handy covered parking area that keeps you dry when the weather isn’t. Their hours are easy to remember, open nine-to-nine every day.

Let them help stock your fridge for cookout season! For hard-to-find beer and microbrews, Amery Discount Liquor has the largest selection in Polk County, with over 420 varieties to choose from, and more on the way.

“Hard Waters” are a popular low-calorie choice, available in many brands and flavors. Shop sales on Mike’s, Redds, White Claw, Henry’s, Palm Breeze and Truly all summer long!

Amery Discount Liquor has beer specials all summer long. and new wines are here too. Stop in for wine samplings on Fridays and Saturdays.

Don’t forget to grab some bulk root beer, perfect for graduation and summer parties.

Stop in and say hello to their Manager, Jen Wright. She and the rest of the staff are ready to help with all of your celebration needs.

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Amery U18 Soccer team second at Lakeville Tourney The Amery U18 Boys Summer Soccer team traveled to Lakeville, Minn. to compete in the Father’s Day Cup over the weekend of June 16-17. Starting on Saturday morning with a game against Alexandria, Irving Sanchez put the ball in the net to give the Amery club a 1-0 win. In the afternoon, despite an excessive heat warning, Amery tied the club from Edina 0-0. Resuming play on Sunday morning, Amery took on Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa (PIZM) and came out with a 2-0 win to advance to the championship game against local rival New Richmond. In a close match, Amery captured 2nd place in the tournament, losing to New Richmond by a score of 0-1.

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The Amery U18 Soccer team took second place in the Father’s Day Cup Tournament in Lakeville, Minn. Team members are, front row (l to r): Dong Nguyen, Galen Coy, Nick Erickson, Irving Sanchez, Alexis Castorena, Dylan Eiynck, Devan Nelson, Sam Otto. Back row: Mason Helbig, Dylan Thomsen, Kenny Lepak, Jonny Byrnes, Mason Bosley, Andy Otto, Gus Wentz, and Caleb Wilson. Missing from the photo: Joey Bohn and Lance Waalen.

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Alexis Castorena speeds past a Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa player during their match.

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Gus Wentz looking to send the ball up the field in the match vs. Edina.

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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.

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Dylan Eiynck manages to send the ball upfield during extremely physical play against New Richmond in the championship game.

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Huge crowd turns out for Music on the River

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Dancers of all ages appreciated the music Friday night.

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The Whitesidewalls saxophone player, Swanee, serenades adoring fans.

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GELATIN STRAWBERRY PIE You will need one baked 9" pie shell.

Combine in saucepan, bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened: 3/4 c. sugar 2 T. cornstarch 1 c. water Remove from heat and stir in until dissolved: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) strawberry gelatin Refrigerate 15-20 minutes or until slightly cooled.

Arrange in the baked crust: 4 c. washed, topped, drained and sliced fresh strawberries Pour the gelatin mixture over the sliced berries and refrigerate until set.

To serve, cut into slices, add whipped cream/topping and a mint leaf, if desired.

Here's a bit different egg salad. It's tasty with a bit of cauliflower put in for added nutrition and crunch, too. It needs to be refrigerated for a couple of hours so plan ahead.

EGG AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD Put into large bowl: 2 c. cauliflowerets 4 hard cooked eggs, chopped 1/2 c. chopped celery 1/4 c. chopped onion 1/4 c. chopped green bell pepper 1/4 c. chopped red bell pepper Combine and add to the above and toss to coat well: 1/2 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. pepper Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon. Serves about 6.

This makes a quick and tasty meal in only minutes. Serve over English Muffins, toast, cooked noodles or cooked potatoes.

CREAMED CHICKEN Put into large skillet and sauté until no longer pink: 1 T. veg. or olive oil 1 pound chicken breasts (skinless and boneless), cut into 1/2" strips Stir in: 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 c. water 1/4 tsp. salt pepper to taste Bring to a boil, remove from heat and stir in: 1/2 c. sour cream Serve over cooked noodles, English muffins, toast, potatoes, etc. When serving, sprinkle with paprika or some cayenne pepper, if desired.

Serves 3-4.

These no-bake bars are fun for everyone to make and tastes good too. Great for a summer day when you need dessert but don't want to bake anything.

GUMDROP BARS Put into a large bowl: 5 c. Corn Pops cereal (or similar cereal) 1 c. gum drops (or use M&M's, gummy bears, etc.)

Combine in microwave safe large pan/bowl: 1/4 c. butter, melted 4 c. mini marshmallows 1 tsp. vanilla Pour over the cereal combination and stir/toss to coat all.

Put into a buttered/greased 9" square pan and press down gently to level. When ready to cut into bars, used a buttered knife.

Here's a stove-top meal for warm days. It has surprise ingredients, too.

BRATWURST POTATO SKILLET Put into a large skillet, bring to a boil: 3 medium red potatoes, cubed 1 c. beef broth Reduce heat and summer for 10, uncovered.

Add and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender and broth is absorbed: 5 fully cooked bratwurst, cut into 1/2" slices 2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and cubed 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tsp. salt (or to taste) Push the bratwurst mixture to sides of pan.

Put in center of skillet and cook until sugar is melted and golden: 2 T. sugar Add and stir to combine: 3 T. butter Toss with the bratwurst mixture until combined.

Serve immediately.

Serves 6-8.

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

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

Thursday, June 21: Hamburger on bun, baked beans, broccoli, fruit.

Friday, June 22: Pork roast and gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, buttered roll, strawberry shortcake.

Monday, June 25: Cook’s choice.

Tuesday, June 26: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, California blend, buttered bread, fruit.

Tip: If you're making a graham cracker crust from scratch, add 1/4 tsp. cinnamon. It will give the crust a hint of spice.

Making meatloaf can be a messy job. To mix it easily, put all ingredients into the mixer bowl and use the dough hook to mix it together, shape into a loaf and bake.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 12 pm Bridge, 1 pm Bingo

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Cribbage

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Circle of Sisters, 9 am Hand & Foot 2, 12:30 pm Knitting & Crochet, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 12 pm Bridge

-Saturdays on the Stower (this week) 9 am-2 pm Vendor & Bake Sale at Amery Area Community Center

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Clear Lake schools 4th Quarter Honor Roll Grade 12 “A” Honor Roll: Madeline Andersen, Hunter Brenne, Erin Cockroft, Gabriel Colbeth, Julianna Erickson, Samantha Hurd, Nichole Keller, Mason Krueger, Malena Larson, Joshua Levra, Hunter Levy, Camryn Lillie, Megann Marz, Clara Pearson, Madelynn Powers, Parker Reindahl, Calvin Rosen, Conner Schramski, Sean Singh, Rhett Steffen, Regina Strenke, Jessica Warner Kyle Whitmer, Noah Wieczorek.

“B” Honor Roll: Austin Anderson, Bailey Anderson, Nathan Barthman, Brett Brabec, Nicholas Elmer, Alyssa Fisher, Madeline Iverson, Lucas Kaczmarski, Thomas Knops, Shawna Larson, Montana Niles, Jennica Warner, Carter Wienke, James Williams.

Grade 11 “A” Honor Roll: Brittany Avery, Bailey Blanchard, Marshall Cain, Jazmine Christiansen, Alexis Cunningham, Joseph Espeseth, Elizabeth Grahovac, Bryce Hacker, Jackson Heibel, Kincaid Hughes, Aleena Krueger, Kasey Larson, Gabriella Loenser, Alixander Logan, Katherine Petersen, Bailey Robl, Evan Rogers, Emma Schmidt, Aubree Schramski, Abby Warner, Megan Zimmer.

“B” Honor Roll: Tucker Bell, Korey Catts, Croix Hughes, Kenneth Johnson, Chelsey Paulson, Isaac Pearson, Mallory Pigman,

Grade 10 “A” Honor Roll: Abigail Aune, Kenedi Brenne, Alex Burbach, Nichole Catts, Lilyan Hacker, Ryan Hayden, Samantha Kelly, Natalie Kreier, Elizabeth Larson, Peyton Lillie, Kaylee Madison, Kiley Mott, Julianna Rosen, Maggie Rosen, Dylan Schwerdtfeger, Rayne Vangsness, Jassmyn Warner, Madison Zimmer.

“B” Honor Roll: Taylor Atkins, Jalyn Bad Horse, Rhianna Campion, William Fitzer, Samantha Haley, Mason Iverson, Michael Lillie, Cameryn Matson, Tianna Mielke, Ivan Ruble, Colton Stahl.

Grade 9 “A” Honor Roll: Halle Carlson, Angel Guillen, Abigail Keller, Shane Larson, Lydia Mara, Julia McIntire, Hannah Monson, Ellen Paatalo, John Pearson, Molly Petersen, Kierra Pickard, Sean Ritterpusch, Rachel Sanftner, Kaylee Sunday, Vivian Tulgren, MacKenzie Ward, Jessica Wiggins.

“B” Honor Roll: Mariah Anderson-Nelson, Ashton Duden, Leo Hatch, Teagan Iverson, Morgan Johnson, Edward Monette, Joseph O’Connor, Logan Reindahl, Courtney Slobodian, Alexander St. John, Wyatt Steinberger, Kasey Ziemer.

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“A” Honor Roll: Reece Atkins, Kallie Barthman, Lukas Becker, Tyson Blanchard, Brittany Buhr, Brooke Cress, Mariah Dutton, Brooke Hadac, Emily Hadac, Samantha Hoefferle, Kristyn Katz, Samantha Kichler, Carter Lillie, Caleb Logan, Barton Lund, Josie Peterson, Riley Peterson, Clara Rasmussen, Emily Roessler, Elizabeth Rosen, Madeline Rosen, Brooklyn Tolzman, Michael Walker, Madeline Young.

“B” Honor Roll: Zachary Aune, Wyatt Brihn, Brayden Christensen, Nicholas Haley, Cashton Henck, Kylie Holloman, Austin Moll, Gavin Monson, Brady Pigman, Anthony Quinn, Lilly Schone, Drake Selvig, Violet Tulgren.

Grade 7 “A” Honor Roll: Bailey Alvermann, Andrew Campion, Karlee Groat, Delaney Johnson, Karl Kobernick, Abigail Monson, Kelli Niles, Lukas Paulson, Hunter Pickard, Wyatt Reindahl, Caitlin Ritterpusch, Carly Siler, Klaire Steinberger.

“B” Honor Roll: Jacob Burbach, Willian Cain, Carter Carlson, Stephanie Feldman, Aaron Hayden, Derek Kreier, Paige Laursen, Dominic Leintz, Morgan Monson, Mason Olson, Emma Path, Krysten Ray, Jayden Schnegelberger.

Do you know someone who is 100 years of age or older and living in Polk or Burnett Counties? Each year the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin recognizes and celebrates our county Centenarians—individuals who are 100 years of age or older! Last year we celebrated 21 centenarians (over 2100 years of life, experiences and wisdom) total between Polk and Burnett Counties.

All Centenarians are celebrated and presented certificates and letters from Wisconsin State Legislatures and a certificate from the ADRC of Northwest WI at either the Polk County Centenarian Celebration (during the Polk County Fair) or Burnett County Centenarian Celebration (during the Burnett County Agricultural Society Fair). In addition, they are featured in The Voice (the ADRC monthly newsletter), in local newspapers and at the ADRC booth at the Polk County Fair, Burnett County Agricultural Society Fair, Central Burnett County Fair, and Osceola Community Fair.

Please contact Carrie at the ADRC of Northwest WI at 877-485-2372 if you know someone who was born in 1918 or before and would like to be celebrated!

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Camp Champ brings together well-being champions for half-day retreat Amery, Wis. – About 80 well-being champions and leaders from HealthPartners hospitals and clinics across the St. Croix Valley and western Wisconsin gathered for a team building event.

Camp Champ is the first event of its kind held by the organization. It took place at YMCA Camp St. Croix in Hudson on June 5 and brought together Be Well Champions from departments as diverse as surgery, human resources, environmental services and laboratory. They listened to

brief presentations and took part in team exercises on the Initiatives Forest low elements course and group challenge games.

Be Well Champions have the role of inspiring their colleagues across HealthPartners to take small steps to improve their health and wellness.

Ted Wegleitner, executive leader of the five HealthPartners hospitals and clinics in the region, told attendees: “How we help support and improve the health of our communities starts with us.”

2170 – The Amery Hospital & Clinic Be Well Champion team. Front (left to right): Becky Swenson, Rachel Hart, Sarah Muntz, Jamie Bilderback, Andrea Smith, Lacey Kamm, Natalie George. Back (left to right): Ann Schilling, Lynn Gaffney, Joy Silvis, Beth Foeller, Gwen Wold, Wendy Campion, Peggy Green, Sally Ash.

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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Miller, Brookshaw, Swenson re-elected to electric co-op board Grantsburg, CENWood River, TURIA Daniels, -- Polk-BurSiren, Annett Electric derson and Cooperative Trade Lake announced townships. the results Miller, of its 2018 Brookboard election at Maury Miller of Chuck Brookshaw Tom Swernson of shaw and Swenson the co-op’s District 7 of District 8 District 9 will serve 80th annuthree-year terms on the co-op board, al meeting June 8. Three incumbent beginning with the June 25 regular directors ran unopposed and were board meeting. Directors meet monthly re-elected in districts 7, 8 and 9. to make policy and budget decisions.

Voter participation was 15.8%, with They are elected by members and each 1,004 ballots received, 897 paper, 107 lives in and represents a district in the online. co-op’s service territory. Overall, nine In co-op District 7, Maury Miller of co-op directors serve on the Polk-BurDanbury was re-elected with 337 votes.

There were nine write-in votes. District nett Electric Cooperative board.

Other Polk-Burnett board directors 7 includes Webb Lake, Scott, Jackson, are: Cindy Thorman, Osceola, DisChicog, Casey and Rusk townships.

In co-op District 8, Chuck Brookshaw trict 1; Mike Morris, Luck; District 2; Ed Gullickson, Amery, District 3; Joe of Webster was re-elected with 305 Metro, Balsam Lake, District 4; Jeff votes. There were eight write-in votes.

Traynor, Balsam Lake, District 5 and District 8 includes Swiss, Oakland, Wilfred Owens, Frederic, District 6.

Union, Meenon and Sand Lake townPolk-Burnett is a local electric coships. operative that provides reliable power In co-op District 9, Tom Swenson of with efficiency and extraordinary Webster was re-elected with 314 votes. service to 20,000+ homes, farms and There were seven write-in votes. Disbusinesses across 2,000 square miles. trict 9 includes Marshland, Lincoln,

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

Easy Oil Painting with Jay Rupp: "The Loon": Jay is a certified Bob Ross instructor and enjoys painting with people who have no experience painting, don't want to paint, and who can't draw stick men, though all levels of ‘expertise’ are welcome. All materials are provided. Monday, July 9 from 5:30-9:30 pm. Fee $59. Pre-register with Community Ed AARP Driver Safety – RESCHEDULED to June 22 from 12:15-4:30 p at Amery Centennial Hall. AARP member fee $15, non-member $20.

Pay fee at first class, but please pre-register at Centennial Hall, 715.268.6605.

Play and Learn Parent-Child Group in the Park: Usually a Tuesday at DD Kennedy Park the weeks of June 11 - August 13 from 10-11:30 am. No Fee. Pre-registration opens June 4 at 9 am and is required by calling 715-684-4440.

Do not register through Amery Community Ed. SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES open to youth from any school district.

Register with Amery Community Education unless it states otherwise.

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 Wrestling Youth Development Camp June 25-28 from 6-7:30 p for grades K-5, $50.

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

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

Softball Camp July

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

Youth Football: Flag for grades 2-4 and Rookie Tackle for grades 5-6. Registration closes July 6. Season begins in August. Flag FB $50.

Rookie Tackle FB $125.

Strength & Conditioning at Amery High School for boys and girls entering grades 7+ in fall 2018; June 4 – July 27 from 7-8:30 a or 8-9:30 a.

No fee.

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

Why men aren’t taking their health seriously There’s one dangerous condition that even “healthy” men are ignoring

As a fellow male, I have to admit that a trip to the doctor’s office for a routine preventative exam does not come anywhere close to my top 100 list of adventure destiHealth nations. Just give Matters me a few seconds Anthony Rutkowski, and I promise you that I can come up MD Physician, Family Medicine, with a laundry list Amery Hospital & Clinic of excuses. There are many “more important” things I “need” to do instead—like mowing the lawn, fixing the leaky bathroom showerhead, sealing the driveway, fishing, watching ESPN, watching reruns of ESPN, and watching paint dry. So it’s no surprise the stats show that men aren’t taking their health as seriously as women. But they should.

In fact, men are 24 percent less likely to visit the doctor for regular checkups than women. Additionally, they’re 22 percent more likely than women to neglect their cholesterol tests. That’s a key reason why men suffer more heart attacks in their 50s than women.

As a family medicine doctor in Amery, I have the privilege of meeting and caring for a number of male

patients from the area. And no matter what age they’re at, there’s no denying men are a whole lot less likely to visit my office. So, I’ve put together a list of important questions and answers to help men stay healthy. No surprise, going to the doctor for regular check-ups is a big part of staying healthy!

Why are men less likely to make regular visits to the doctor?

For some men who are in good health, they may not think it’s necessary. But the reality is that men of every decade need routine checkups. There are conditions that should potentially be checked.

Another reason could be the comfort factor. Maybe they aren’t comfortable with the idea of getting an exam or a blood draw. Or maybe they have the “dread factor,” thinking they are going to learn some bad news or get a lecture.

That couldn’t be further from the truth.

We are not here to make people feel bad; we want to help you stay healthy.

What is the number one condition that men are most likely to ignore?

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men. Unfortunately, it can affect men in their 40s and younger. The good news is that it can be prevented.

Cancer takes the No. 2 spot, and there are also important screening tests

based on age and family history for this.

What are some of the warning signs for heart disease?

People who smoke, don’t exercise, have a family history of heart disease, have high blood pressure, or have unhealthy cholesterol or blood sugar levels are all at highest risk. I highly recommend having a physical exam to assess for these risks. Chest pain and difficulty breathing can be signs of current heart disease. I recommend being seen as soon as possible for any chest symptoms.

What types of things can men do to combat these symptoms?

To start, weight management is key.

Don’t get caught up with shortcuts like energy drinks or weight loss supplements. They don’t help, and can actually cause health issues like unhealthy heart rhythms. Instead, keep it basic: focus on portions, and stick with sustainable and very specific exercise goals.

The idea of eliminating your favorite foods long-term just isn’t realistic. On top of that, I’ve had many patients who get going on a commercial weight loss program. Or, they jump into a temporary 60-day challenge program, lose the weight, but end up gaining it all back.

Lifestyle choices are the key to success.

Everything in current medical literature suggests that being a non-smoker, being active and maintaining a healthy body weight is the best way to minimize heart disease. It'll also help with diabetes, stroke, kidney disease, and even anxiety and depression.

Another condition men are often concerned with but are nervous to ask about is low testosterone. Is this something people talk about during regular check-ups?

Absolutely. However, the first thing you should know is that routine or baseline testing for low testosterone isn’t necessary. Most men do not have low testosterone. There are medicines that can help treat this, but there are risks associated. Honestly, avoiding alcohol and maintaining a healthy body weight are two easy ways you can combat this.

Schedule a men’s health appointment with your doctor or provider. If you don’t have a doctor or provider, make an appointment with one of Amery Hospital & Clinic’s providers on our care team.

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY We have been told by numerous adopters that the friendliest cat they ever owned had extra-toes or was an Orange Tabby. Winston has both qualities. And he is true to the legend, he is super friendly and easy

going. Winston loves to be held and cuddled. He will rub against your legs to create his own full body massage if you don’t have the time for cuddling. To seal the title of “Super Cat,” Winston also delivers an excellent hug of affection.

His mellow nature makes Winston an great choice as a family cat with young children.

Mitted Blue Tuxedo Tabby Dexter doesn’t have the extra toes, but he has a winning personality to match Winston’s.

Dexter came to the shelter as a stray. (As are 95% of the cats currently at the shelter.) The family that found him reported that he didn’t have a problem with their two year old carrying him around. Dexter is very handsome. He could very easily secure a role in a Purina Cat Chow commercial with

his chubby cheeks, white muzzle and nose snip.

Both of these boys are ready to become loving companions. They are neutered, vaccinated for distemper and rabies and leukemia tested. Come to meet them at the shelter.

Mother Nature has been turning up the heat.

We hope everyone knows about the dangers of leaving a pet in a car. Every year we hear of pets left in vehicles for what the owner thought would be a short period of time, to find their pet in life threatening danger when they return to the car.

We have said it before, but it is worth repeating, “On a hot day, a parked car can become a furnace in no time— even with the windows open— which could lead to fatal heat stroke.” The temperature inside your vehicle can rise almost 20º F in just 10 minutes.

In 20 minutes, it can rise almost 30º F...and the longer you wait, the higher it goes. At 60 minutes, the temperature in your vehicle can be more than 40 degrees higher than the outside temperature.

Even on a 70-degree day, that's 110 degrees inside your vehicle!

Don’t leave your pets

in a parked car. Including them in your trip to the grocery store isn’t a treat when it becomes life threatening. Do them a favor and leave them at home.

Tips to help your pets beat the summer heat include: allowing them to stay indoors to enjoy the Air Conditioning or spending time in the basement where temps are usually 10º cooler.

Always provide plenty of clean, cool water, add ice to their water bowl or freeze a bowl of water for outdoor pets to enjoy.

Frozen treats like ice cubes or chicken broth cubes are fun. And if your pet will partake, a child’s wading pool will provide hours of cooling relief.

Time outdoors should be limited. Walks during the cool hours of the day, early am and evening, are best. Sidewalks and roads are hot to the pads of their feet, so walking on grass as much as possible is recommended.

It all comes down to common sense, if you think it is too hot to be outdoors, your pet probably does too.

The Arnell shelter is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Visit our adoptable pets 12 – 5 pm, during the week and 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387 (PETS), online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook

Have your students ready for the next school year!

If your child will be entering the 6th grade this fall, there are vaccinations that are needed to protect your child and other children in school.

The Student Immunization Law requires that all students through grade 12 meet a minimum number of required immunizations prior to school entrance. The purpose of these laws are to protect your children and those around them.These requirements can be waived only for health, religious or personal conviction reasons. If you desire a waiver form for your child please contact your school district.

Children entering 6th grade will need their Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) booster. This one time shot is the key to increasing your child’s resistance to Pertussis (Whooping Cough). The Wisconsin Immunization law requires a dose of this vaccine to attend school.

Two other vaccines are recommended

for your son or daughter at this age: •The Meningococcal vaccine helps prevent a brain and spinal cord infection. This vaccine is a series of two doses.

•The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine prevents cancer. This vaccine is a series of two or three doses. Ask your provider about these vaccines!

If you have insurance, please contact your clinic today to set up an appointment to have your child receive these important immunizations. If your child is uninsured or your insurance does not cover immunizations (shots), please contact Polk County Health Department at 715-485-8500 to schedule an appointment for your child to receive these vaccines at no cost to you.

For further information on these important Public Health Laws refer to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Statute 252.04 and 144

Put Some Fun in Your Garden Now that we have touched on what to do with basic veggie and flower gardens, let’s look at making those gardens interesting and fun. Along with using a variety Garden of veggies or flowVariety ers there are other things we can do to Julie Kuehl, our gardens to make Polk County them more exciting.

In your veggie garMaster Gardener den, instead of using plain galvanized cages around your tomatoes and peppers try using cages painted primary colors – red, yellow, bright blue. When your beans are getting ready to climb, maybe you want to make your supports like a teepee or tent so the kids or grandkids have a cool fort. Colorful pieces of fabric or tinsel tied to strings will help deter birds and some of the other animals and add some interest to the garden.

Make a fun scarecrow – a few pieces of leftover wood, a brightly colored shirt (the one you really don’t want hubby to wear in public) and a bright pair of pants. You can even draw a crazy face on a piece of flat wood and add a big hat if you want. It’s your scarecrow.

Have fun with it. I even add a couple of solar lights to try to deter deer and other animals at night.

In your flower garden the possibilities are virtually unlimited. Almost anything can become a part of the garden. Whether you lean towards more formal with birdbaths and sitting areas or colorful with gazing balls and mosaic art pieces or funky with gnomes or silly garden characters anything is possible. It’s your garden and should reflect you. Make it welcoming.

There are few cautions I would suggest. Don’t overdo what you add for whimsy to your garden. Remember these should be accents and should complement your garden not distract.

The flowers and veggies should still be the stars of the show.

Make sure you keep those veggies and flowers watered during these humid days and yourself hydrated.

Don’t let the weeds take over. Take time to sit and enjoy your garden and all your hard work.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions let me know at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Until next time keep playing in the dirt. It’s good for you.

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Wisconsin Interstate Park Calendar of Events Thursday, June 28, 9:30 am—10:30 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Friday, June 29, 4 pm—5 pm WI Memory Game How well do you know your state symbols? Flip over a card to find out anything from our state dog, to our state dance. Check it out at the Ice Age Center.

Backpack Fundraiser meets $20,000 goal The June 8th Polk County BackPack Fundraiser raised nearly $21,000 for Polk County Kids who would otherwise go without.

The fundraiser was able to meet the $20,000 goal in large part because of the $6,740.40 that was matched by Cardinal LG and their employees in Amery. This annual event funds a major portion of the Salvation Army Backpack program that provides a backpack full of food to hungry kids each weekend during the school year. Last year 350 families benefited from this resource throughout Polk County. Pictured left to right: Jarret Dorenbush, Plant Manager at Cardinal LG, Betty Collins, Event Chair, Barb Goodlet, Cardinal Employee and Cattail Moon Band, Heidi Martin, Cardinal Employee and Cattail Moon Band, Duana Bremer, Salvation Army and Angela Moulton, Salvation Army.

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY 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: Diversity Club: Fourth Friday of the month, next meeting June 22nd, from 4-7 PM at the St. Croix Falls Public Library. A place for teens to come together to celebrate their diversity. Ages 12-18. All are welcome!

Baby Storytimes: Mondays, 10 AM Geared towards ages 0-2. Lots of singing and rhyming; moving and bouncing; books and games!

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.

Teen Kayak Trip & Cookout: Wednesday, June 27th from 1-6

PM for ages 13-18. Kayaks for 40 teens will be provided. The trip is free for everyone! Registration is required. Please see our website for more details. https://amerylibrary.org Bike Maintenance Class: Wednesday, June 20th from 5-7 PM at the St. Croix Falls Public Library. You may bring your own bike to practice on, but bikes will be provided for demos. Teens who attend both the class and the Pedal Power Teen Bike Trip are entered for a chance to win a Cyclova Gift Card!

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 Third Thursdays Crafting Join us for another fun make and take craft project on Thursday, June 21st at 5:30 PM! We will be making Mason Jar Lanterns, perfect for summertime decorating. 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 jar!

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.

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 www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ amerylibrary.

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Saturday, June 30, Noon—3 pm Beaver Business What do beavers have to do with Alice in Wonderland? Learn the history and the fun connections between people and beavers. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Saturday, June 30, 5:30 pm—6:30 pm Animal Olympics How fast can you run? How far can you jump?

Find out how you compare to some of Wisconsin’s woodland animals. Gather at the clearing in the North Campground.

Sunday, July 1, 9 am—5 pm Stamp Contest The Wisconsin DNR is holding a stamp contest for the wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamps. The winners will have their drawing on the 2019 Stamp! Stop at the Front Desk of the Ice Age Center to pick up your contest entry form.

Sunday, July 1, 1 pm—3 pm Make Tracks Come and find out just how big a bobcat track is—how do you think it will measure up to a housecat? Compare tracks to those of other animals and see if you can guess which is which.

Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Wednesday, July 4, 10 am—11 am Eagle Peak Hike Enjoy the view and history of the area while atop one of the highest points in the park. Meet at the Eagle Peak trail sign in the Pines Group Camp.

Wednesday, July 4, 1 pm—4 pm Red, White, and Blue Birds Can you spot all the patriotic colored birds? All of these species live in Wisconsin—and many live right here in the park! A fun activity for children of all ages. Stop in at the Ice Age Center.

Thursday, July 5, 9:30 am—10:30 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Friday, July 6, 3 pm—4 pm Painted Rocks A craft and hands-on activity for kids to discover the world of rocks. Dig into the fun at the Ice Age Center.

Saturday, July 7, 11 am—1 pm Whose Scat is That?

Stop in at the Ice Age Center to learn about the different signs that animals leave behind.

Saturday, July 7, 4 pm—5 pm Buzz Bird In a game that combines bird facts and fast fingers, Buzz Bird is a game fun for the whole family.

Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Sunday, July 8, 11 am—4 pm Scavenger Hunt Stop at the Ice Age Center to pick up your scavenger hunt list—find them all and you can pick up a small prize at the Front Desk.

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Gustavus Adolphus College Announces Dean's List

SAINT PETER, Minn. - The Spring Semester Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for the semester ending in May 2018.

The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College: Amery, WI Mykaela Otto Lilly Soderberg Osceola, WI Olivia Ward

Local students named to CVTC President’s List Eau Claire, WI – Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) announces that the following students have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. To be eligible, students must complete a minimum of six credits with a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

From Amery: Christopher R. Kortes, Kinsey A. Nelson and Molly A. Vincent.

From Clayton: Quinn E. Larson, Tiffany A. Moskal and Julie M. Nevala.

From Milltown: Samantha B. Ferguson.

UW-Green Bay Spring 2018 Academic Honors GREEN BAY, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of students receiving academic honors for the spring 2018 semester. Students who earn a 4.0 grade point average, which represents all “A” grades, receive highest honors. High honors go to those earning 3.99 to 3.75 grade point averages. Honors are given to students earning 3.74 to 3.50 grade point averages.

Clear Lake, WI Madison Rene’e Brusletten, Semester Highest Honors Dresser, WI Cloe Jean Lindh, Semester High Honors Osceola, WI Abbie Brianne Otlo, Semester Highest Honors Erik Christopher Rosik, Semester High Honors

Local student named to dean’s list

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 1,200 students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2018 spring semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Centuria, WI Kennedy Jennings, College of Science and Engineering, Biology, BES Osceola, WI Jason Bents, Herberger Business School, Accounting, BS Carly Orton, Herberger Business School, Marketing, BS Ann Salewski, School of Health and Human Services, Social Work, BS St. Croix Falls, WI Sam Engebretson, College of Liberal Arts, Film Studies, BA

UW-Stevens Point undergraduates honored for scholastic achievement STEVENS POINT, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,260 undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages during the spring semester of the 2017-2018 academic year.

Full-time undergraduate students who earned: • HIGHEST HONORS had grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) • HIGH HONORS had grade point averages from 3.75 to 3.89 • HONORS had grade point averages from 3.50 to 3.74 Personalized certificates of scholastic achievement are sent to those who earned highest honors distinction.

Students who received honors include: Clear Lake, WI McKenna Hammons, High Honors Frederic, WI Harli Kelton, High Honors Sarah Morley, High Honors Jack Tricker-King, High Honors Luck, WI Olivia Nielsen, High Honors Osceola, WI Brooke Fennern, Honors

Summer Bell Ringing is Back in Polk County, Volunteers Needed That’s right...It’s Back! The Polk County Salvation Army Summer Red Kettle Campaign has been on hiatus the last few years. This summer it is back! The Local Salvation Army feels that with the need to re-locate Serenity Home Shelter, the need to have an additional, all be it much smaller, Red Kettle Campaign could be just what is needed.

Serenity Home Shelter is a homeless shelter currently located in Balsam Lake. The Shelter focuses on housing individuals who are homeless. In the past couple of years, the Shelter has noticed a change in the face of the individuals they are serving and plans to re-locate the facility include thinking through what the future of Serenity Home may look like. Chances are it will be much different than it is today. Shelter staff is noticing an older population, more disabilities and more mental health concerns all coming together to make an impact in planning for the future. No certain plans are underway but due to the lease being up at the current facility in just under two years, the shelter

The University of Minnesota is examining the effects of an educational program to support family members with a loved one in a care facility. It will be led by a trained coach.

Learn more about participating in this free study by contacting Professor Joe Gaugler at 612.626.2485 or gaug0015@umn.edu.

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Right now, volunteers are needed for those willing to ring Thursday, Fridays and Saturday’s June 28th through July 28th. Ringers can ring 2 hour shifts or more. The organization depends on the local churches, civic groups, businesses, individuals and more to fill whole days, half days or just a couple hours.

A person can sign up online today to ring at: Dicks’ Market in Amery, Wayne’s Foods in Luck or Marketplace in St. Croix Falls. The website is: www.saserenityhome.org or you can call at 715-485-1221.

Besides Serenity Home Shelter, the Polk County Salvation Army is also the organization that facilitates the Backpack Program. Last school year almost 350 backpacks were sent home each week in 8 different schools in Polk County. To learn more about how the local Salvation Army is serving. Like them on Facebook at Polk County Salvation Army.

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Subtle, red-orange, edging livid pink, dew touched cream, in pale mauve, faint lines in layered curves, hues that interlink, while a solid, white, gold, red, just shines While charmed by, gifted by the flower, drawn by fragrance, faint or more intense, brightening the mood, make sweet the hour, violet, peach, cadmium, varied to our sense.

"By any other name," I would suppose, the sweetness and the brilliance would equal be.

But if we should indicate the color 'rose', what is the image our mind's eyes would see?

If you mentioned the first two described, my response would be, to me, right now, those blooming from a loved one's thoughtful gift, are just unique, I do aver and vow.

But, still, the hues of petals overlaid , should you state the color, I suppose, of the dress or blouse, you may have said, the color, I would picture, when you say, "It's rose."

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Clear Lake Elementary receives Health & Wellness Grant Award The St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF) is honored to announce that Clear Lake Elementary School is the recipient of a $500 Health and Wellness grant.

The project, supporting new equipment for the school’s playground, exemplified community collaboration. In addition to the grant from the SCVF, Clear Lake Elementary received funding from the Amery Health and Wellness Endowment Fund, the Clear Lake Clinic of Amery Hospital & Clinic, and many other local businesses and families.

Playground Chair, Lisa Derosier, commented “The playground committee goals align well with the current focus of SCVF’s Health and Wellness Grant Program - tackling the challenge of childhood obesity

through physical activity.” Marci Meyer, Clear Lake PTO president added, “By the end of the year, we're hoping to raise enough money for the last piece of equipment on our playground.

The community and local foundations have been so generous, we cannot express enough gratitude for the support we have received.”

The St. Croix Valley Foundation awarded $32,505 to 14 nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin and Minnesota through its Health and Wellness Competitive Grant Program. “The St. Croix River region has been blessed by donors who want to improve access to healthy foods and create opportunities for outdoor activity in our region’s natural areas” added Angie Pilgrim, SCVF’s Grants

and Programs Officer.

“It is an honor to see our donors’ wishes spring to life each year through these grants.”

The St. Croix Valley Foundation is a regional philanthropic organization that includes local affiliated funds dedicated to building lasting resources that serve the people, communities and environment of the St. Croix Valley region. The SCVF provides donors with the opportunity to create or add to our Valley Impact Funds for causes that are closest to their hearts. Through the Valley Impact Funds and competitive grants programs, the SCVF places grant dollars in the most capable hands at the right time, in perpetuity.

Clear Lake PTO recently received a $500 grant from the St Croix Valley Foundation for equipment on the Clear Lake Elementary School playground. In photo (L to R): Chris Petersen, Clear Lake Elementary School Principal; Angie Pilgrim, St. Croix Valley Foundation Grants and Programs Officer; Joanne Jackson, Amery Hospital and Clinics Foundation Director; Marci Meyer, Clear Lake PTO President; and Lisa Derosier, Clear Lake PTO Playground Chair.

Natural Resources Board approves 2018 deer harvest quotas and season structure MADISON - The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved the 2018 antlerless deer quotas, harvest authorization levels and deer hunting season framework at its May 23 meeting in Madison.

The 2018 deer season framework represents the efforts of the County Deer Advisory Councils to move the deer herd in each county toward a threeyear population objective of increasing, maintaining or decreasing the herd.

This is the councils' fourth year developing deer management recommendations that consider both scientific herd metrics and public feedback. This year, the public submitted over 7,000 comment forms online during the April 2-12 public comment period in addition to input provided directly at council meetings.

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"We've seen an increase in population estimates and harvest figures for the past few years, which we expected to continue this year; however, all of the northern counties reduced antlerless quotas to take into account the impacts of the late winter."

Wallenfang says that in the farmland regions of the state, councils continue to use a variety of tagging and season options to address higher deer number.

Hunters will again have the opportunity to harvest multiple deer and enjoy extended hunting opportunities.

Iron County is the only deer management unit that will be restricted to buck harvest only in 2018. The antlerless quota for the rest of Wisconsin will be 233,690 antlerless deer (compared to 276,515 in 2017).

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A total of 44,000 public-access land bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations (formerly known as deer tags) will be offered for public-access lands (compared to 31,945 in 2017), while 181,200 will be offered for private lands (compared to 168,210 in 2017). Bonus antlerless harvest authorization sales will occur as follows (sales begin each day at 10 a.m.): Monday, Aug. 13 - Northern and Central Forest zones; Tuesday, Aug. 14 - Central Farmland Zone; Wednesday, Aug. 15 - Southern Farmland Zone; and Thursday, Aug. 16 - all remaining bonus harvest authorizations can be purchased until sold out or the season ends.

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The number of authorizations offered will depend on the county deer management unit, which must be selected at the time of issuance.

A Holiday Hunt will be held within 19 counties, offering an additional antlerless-only opportunity for firearm hunters from Dec. 24, 2018 to Jan. 1, 2019. As a reminder, archery and crossbow hunters in these counties are also restricted to antlerless harvest during the time of this hunt.

New in 2018, 12 counties holding a Holiday Hunt have extended the archery and crossbow season to Jan. 31, 2019. The extended archery and crossbow season will be open to both buck and antlerless deer harvest.

To help hunters prepare for the 2018 deer season, multiple resources will be posted on the department's deer hunting web page. Hunters are encouraged to check this page frequently leading up to the season.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Polk County, WI--On June 15th Polk County Government Center staff wore purple and gathered to recognize and raise awareness for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). According to the National Center on Elder Abuse 1 in 10 Americans age 60+ have experienced abuse and 1 in 2 people with dementia have experience some form of abuse by others.

Elder abuse is so underreported that the National Elder Abuse Incidence Study estimated that only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse ever comes to the attention of authorities.

What can you do? The good news is everyone can do something! Here are 5 things everyone can do to prevent elder abuse from the National Center on Elder Abuse: 1. Learn the signs of elder abuse and how we can solve the issue together.

2. Prevent isolation.

Call or visit our older loved ones and ask how they are doing on a regular basis.

3. Talk to friends and family members about how we can all age well

and reduce abuse with programs and services like law enforcement, community centers and public transportation.

4. Sign up to be a friendly visitor to an older person in our communities.

5. Send a letter to a local paper, radio or TV station suggesting they cover World Elder Abuse Awareness Day every year!

What are the signs?

Signs of elder abuse can include: •Unusually changes in behavior or sleep •Increased fear or anxiety •Isolation •Poor living conditions

•Dirtiness, poor nutrition or dehydration •Unusually changes in banking activities •Unpaid bills •Sadness “We need to do more to raise awareness of elder abuse. I don’t think people realize just how many older adults have experienced abuse of some kind. Today was a start to a tradition we—the Polk County Behavioral Health Department and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin-plan to continue and build upon in the future,” states Carrie Myers with the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin.

Amateur Radio ‘Field Day’ June 23 - 24 Demonstrates Science, Skill, and Service Members of the PCARA will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 23-24 on the McGrane farm at 2316 State Road 35 Milltown.

Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

For over 100 years, Amateur Radio - sometimes called ham radio-has allowed people from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and communications techniques, as well as provide a free public service to their communities during a disaster, all without needing a cell phone or the Internet. Field Day demonstrates ham radio's ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent communications network. Over 35,000 people from thousands of locations participated in Field Day in 2016.

"It's easy for anyone to pick up a computer or smartphone, connect to the Internet and communicate, with no knowledge of how the devices function or connect to each other," said Dave Isgur of the American Radio Relay League, the national association

Four lucky Wisconsin residents will participate in the first managed elk hunting season in state history following random drawing MADISON – Following a 30-day application period and a great deal of anticipation, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff conducted the random drawing for four lucky residents who will participate in the first managed elk hunting season in state history.

“This is an historic time for the department and I would like to sincerely thank all those who applied for an elk license,” said Kevin Wallenfang, DNR deer and elk ecologist. “It was a privilege to call all the winners and personally congratulate them - each one recognizes that this will be a unique and exciting experience.”

Over 38,000 Wisconsin residents entered the drawing for this oncein-a-lifetime opportunity. Four hunters were selected to receive a license for Wisconsin’s inaugural elk hunt. In addition to license fees, over $13,000 was contributed through donations to benefit elk management in Wisconsin.

An additional license will be awarded through a raffle conduct-

ed by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The raffle winner will be drawn Aug. 11, and tickets can be purchased at http://www.rmef. org/Events/RafflesSweepstakes/ WisconsinElkHuntRaffle.aspx.

All Wisconsin residents may enter the raffle, including hunters that applied in the state drawing. Raffle tickets may be purchased for $10 each; the same cost as the state application fee.

Proceeds from elk license applications and the RMEF drawing are earmarked for elk management in Wisconsin.

“Offering this hunt has taken Wisconsin’s elk management program to a whole new level,” said Wallenfang. “There has been high interest and excitement since we announce the hunt, and it has brought a level of awareness to a lot of people who didn’t even know that we have elk in our state. It’s an important opportunity to inform and build advocacy for our elk reintroduction effort, while providing a limited, but exciting, recreational opportunity. We

anticipate more tags in the future as the herds grow.”

The 2018 hunting season will occur only in the Clam Lake elk range in parts of Sawyer, Bayfield, Ashland, and Price counties in far north-central Wisconsin where the original restoration effort was initiated with 25 elk from Michigan in 1995. The herd is projected to comfortably surpass 200 animals this year.

Prior to purchasing an elk hunting license, all winners will be required to attend a Wisconsin elk hunter orientation offered prior to the hunt. The class will cover a hunting area overview, field sampling and health testing, regulations and more.

“The hunt will occur after the rut and the area is dense forest with openings, so it won’t be easy,” said Wallenfang. “But we estimate about 70 adult bulls in the Clam Lake herd, so it will be a hunt to remember for those lucky winners.”

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"Hams can literally throw a wire in a tree for an antenna, connect it to a battery-powered transmitter and communicate halfway around the world," Kutzko added. "Hams do this by using a layer of Earth's atmosphere as a sort of mirror for radio waves. In today's electronic do-it-yourself (DIY) environment, ham radio remains one of the best ways for people to learn about electronics, physics, meteorology, and numerous other scientific disciplines, and is a huge asset to any community during disasters if the standard communication infrastructure goes down."

Anyone may become a licensed Amateur Radio operator. There are over 725,000 licensed hams in the United States, as young as five and as old as 100. And with clubs such as the PCARA it's easy for anybody to get involved in Polk County.

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15th Annual Neil McKenzie Memorial Youth Fishing Derby

Group of kids gathered with Joyce McKenzie

The Annual Neil McKenzie Memorial Youth Fishing Derby was held Saturday, June 9, 2018, on Deer Lake. This event was co-sponsored by his family and friends, the Polk County Sportsmen's Club, Deer Lake Improvement Association members, and hosted on the grounds made available by The New Lagoon Campground & Condominium Association. Generous contributions of time, equipment, door prizes, and donations helped make for another enjoyable learning experience for kids.

Attendees were treated to interesting and informative clinics this year.

Our thanks to the wardens for their presence.

It is very meaningful to have them on site and to hear the message presented on rules, conduct and enjoyment of the outdoors. Game Warden Jesse Ashton shared comments about fishing, enjoying the outdoors, and being a good sportsman.

A first-time fishing clinic was hosted by Josh Alewine, Larry Saal, Bill McKenzie, and Bill Mueller, which was of great interest for kids of all ages. They learned to tie knots, different baits for different fish, descriptions of various species, and how to measure fish.

There was also great interest in the person-

al flotation device talk given by Fred French, retired Coast Guard, noting various kinds, sizes and specific vests used by wardens. He had everyone’s attention as he introduced his mascot (a miniature dachshund also wearing a life vest) and wove that into his presentation.

Contributing to the success of this event are the members of the Deer Lake Improvement Association. The team efforts of many volunteers helped ensure the day was another success for the kids.

Group of volunteers.

Results of the Neil McKenzie Youth Fishing Derby on Deer Lake June 9 Ages 1-6:

Sunfish 1st: Sullivan Neidt .555 2nd: Hazel Cain .525 Bass 1st: Levi Bowen 1.485 2nd: Sven Tulgren 1.280 Perch 1st: Tessa Sylte .310 Crappie/Rock Bass 1st: Tessa Sylte 1.020 2nd: Taylor Sylte .705 Ages 7-9:

Sunfish 1st: Miles Kelly .565 2nd: Seth Cain .480 Bass 1st: Jacklyn Merrifield 1.365 2nd: Ahnika Ketcham

1.325 Perch 1st: Ally Johnson .410 Crappie/Rock Bass 1st: Ally Johnson .705 2nd: Ahnika Ketcham .645 Northern Pike Jacklyn Merrifield 2.060 Ages 10-12:

Sunfish 1st: Owen Swanson .555 2nd: Mykal Luther .540 Bass 1st: Owen Swanson 3.305 2nd: Tony Turner 2.010 Perch 1st: Autumn Rikkola .535 2nd: Izzie Iwaszko 2.95 Crappie/Rock Bass

1st: Izzie Iwaszko .645 2nd: Kelly Payton .600

Northern Pike 1st: Megan Student 5.050 2nd: Autumn Rikkola 3.415 Ages 13-17:

Sunfish 1st: Vivian Tulgren .510 2nd: (tie) Zane Genz & Joey Alewine .500 Bass 1st: Avery Stutsman 1.790 2nd: Zane Genz 1.370 Crappie/Rock Bass 1st: Joey Alewine .445 2nd: Vivian Tulgren .400 Northern Pike 1st: River Tulgren 3.630

“THANK YOU” FROM THE NEIL MCKENZIE FAMILY Many kids had a fun day fishing on Deer Lake, June 9, 2018, with kind support of many volunteers plus donors, sponsors, and site hosts including the following:

•Al Peer Invitational Bass Tourney •American Legion •Arrow Marine, Terry & Diane Peer •Balsam Lake Rod/Gun Club •Bernick’s Pepsi •Cabela’s •Café Wren •Copy Pro, Cathy Mimmer, Chisago City •Richard & Patty Coan •Deer Lake Improvement Assn •Deer Lake Sports •Doug & Kay Farmer

•Frederic Design & Promotions, Amber Simon •Friends & Family of Neil McKenzie •Scott Hansen •Don & Melanie Hoag •Irlbeck Outdoors, Milltown •Kassel Tap, Kevin & Mary Casselius •Rich & Joan Lipke •Tom Loer •Logger’s Bar & Grill •Marketplace Foods •Minnesota Twins •Debbie Neidt

•Northwoods Baking Co, Inc., Frederic •Olson Sewer Service •Polk County Bassers •Polk County Recycling •Polk County Sportsmen’s Club •Polk County Tavern League •Dan & Sue Schmitt •Sign Express, Jeremy & Katie Appel •The Copy Shop, Peter & Tanya •The New Lagoon Campground and Condominium Assn •Wal-Mart •WI DNR

We thank each of you…the pontoon and boat owners, drivers and guides, fish weighers, food preparers, groundskeepers, registrars, and tent and table handlers. A special thanks to the originators of this event: Dave&Ann Hraychuck, Denny&Linda O’Donnell, John Boyer; and to the Polk County Sportsmen’s Club for its co-sponsorship of the day and to the New Lagoon Campground and Condominium Association for providing the site. Many thanks too, to those who put on educational clinics this year!

It is a nice tribute to Neil for his love and respect of the outdoors and his belief that kids should keep fishin’ and huntin’ …and tellin’ their stories.

Keep Kids Fishin’!

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Golden Age Manor Receives Safe Resident Assistance Endowment Grant MILWAUKEE, Wis. – West Bend Mutual Insurance Company announced recently it has given its Safe Resident Assistance Endowment Grant to Golden Age Manor in Amery, Wis. In partnership with LeadingAge™ Wisconsin, West Bend established the Endowment to provide stateof-the-art equipment to improve transferring or transfer assistance for residents and caregivers of long-term care facilities across Wisconsin, while easing the financial burden for facilities.

Since the Endowment’s creation in 2014, West Bend has awarded more than $125,000 in grants to over 30 Wisconsin facilities.

“The grant provided

by West Bend will give us

the opportunity to purchase an EZ Way Smart Stand ®, which will allow our staff to provide advanced resident support that promotes mobility in a safe and dignified manner,” said Dana Reese, Administrator of Golden Age Manor. “The equipment will provide a safe, efficient way to move residents, minimizing risk of injury to both our residents and caregivers.”

“Patient and caregiver safety is of utmost importance to us,” said Jim Keal, vice president of Argent, West Bend’s monoline workers’ compensation division.

“Our Safe Resident Assistance Endowment and our partnership with LeadingAge™ Wisconsin provide us with the per-

fect opportunity to help ensure the safety and comfort of both caregivers and residents at quality facilities throughout Wisconsin.”

“LeadingAge Wisconsin applauds West Bend’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality care to our state’s nursing home and assisted living residents,” said John Sauer, LeadingAge Wisconsin’s President/ CEO. “Through this company’s generosity and charitable giving, more direct caregivers will have access to stateof-the-art equipment designed to safely serve residents in need of assistance with transfers and related cares.”

Candy laced with cannabis-derived oil showing up in stores RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Racine County’s district attorney has asked law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for stores that are selling products with cannabis-derived oil.

DA Tricia Hanson says she’s learned that convenience stores and liquor outlets are selling products that include Gummie Bears laced with the oil. Hanson says CBD oil has to be administered under the supervision

Operator of weed-cutting boat dies in Washington County TRENTON, Wis. (AP) — A Trenton man has died after becoming trapped under a weed-cutting boat on a Washington County lake.

The sheriff’s office says deputies were called to Wallace Lake about noon Wednesday after a resident saw the capsized boat about 50 yards off shore. The first deputy arriving at the scene went into the water and tried to free the man, but was unsuccessful.

Dive team members, working the Newburg and West Bend fire departments, recovered the body of the 81-year-old man about 2 p.m. He was the operator of the weed cutter. He has not been identified.

Great Lakes states collaborate to monitor West Nile virus in ruffed grouse A region-wide effort to better understand West Nile virus in ruffed grouse is getting underway in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

“In the Great Lakes region, West Nile virus has been found in a small number of grouse with no known population-level effects at this point,” said Charlotte Roy, grouse project leader with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Still, we want to let hunters know we’re in the first steps of monitoring the virus, and we’re planning to do some limited testing of birds this fall.”

In 2017, West Nile virus was identified in more ruffed grouse in the Great Lakes states than in the past. The virus has been present in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin for about 17 years.

West Nile virus has been documented in more than 250 species of birds; however, not all birds develop clinical disease from the virus. Corvids (including blue jays and crows) are very prone to illness and death from the virus, while other species may be less so or may not develop symptoms at all.

Last year, Michigan had 12 positive cases of West Nile virus in ruffed grouse. Prior to 2017, only one positive ruffed grouse had been found in Michigan, and that was in 2002. The virus was confirmed in one ruffed grouse in the early 2000s in Minnesota, and is yet to have been detected in a Wisconsin ruffed grouse.

West Nile virus in ruffed grouse has become a topic of concern because of a recent study in Pennsylvania reporting that the virus may have contributed to population declines in areas of lower-quality habitat or where habitat was scarce.

Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin are in the early stages of planning to test samples from grouse this fall but at this point there is no evidence that the virus is having a population-level impact in the Great Lakes region.

“By monitoring birds at a regional level, we will be able to gain a better understanding of this disease in ruffed grouse,” said Kelly Straka, state wildlife vet-

of a doctor. Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill last year that makes it legal to use the oil to treat health issues.

Hanson tells WISN-TV some of the CBD products confiscated in other counties have tested positive for THC, the mind-altering ingredient in marijuana. Hanson has sent some of the products seized in Racine County to the lab for testing.

erinarian with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Ruffed grouse are hunted annually by around 300,000 hunters across the three states. Preliminary reports from 2017 hunters were mixed across the Great Lakes region. While the virus could impact brood survival of grouse, other factors such as cold, wet springs during nesting and hatching; drought conditions; or habitat decline can also affect birds seen and harvested.

Biologists in the region are optimistic that the great habitat for ruffed grouse in the Great Lakes states will help populations thrive despite the virus.

“We are looking to hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to help us in this endeavor,” said Mark Witecha, upland wildlife ecologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “This is an excellent example of agencies and organizations taking a proactive approach and working together to expand our knowledge about WNV and ruffed grouse.”

Recently, the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Health Committee held its annual meeting in Traverse City, Michigan. West Nile virus was one of the topics for state wildlife health leaders.

More than 25 wildlife health professionals from 13 Midwestern states and Canada were in attendance.

Individual agencies are currently reviewing ways they will be monitoring their grouse populations for West Nile virus, and additional information will be shared when more details are determined.

Like humans, wild animals can be exposed to West Nile virus and survive the exposure. Currently, there is no evidence of humans becoming infected by consuming properly cooked birds or by handling birds.

Research has shown dogs can be infected but are very resistant to developing clinical signs of the disease and are considered an end host.

Ruffed grouse hunting is open in the fall and Minnesota hunting information can be found at mndnr. gov/hunting/grouse.

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Soul Lifting Solstice Again, we teeter on the avid verge, of that season longed-for, mellow, mild.

How tenuous the filling our waking urge, to savor summer like a sun tanned child.

To our amazement, winter lingered; unexpected came the tardy blast.

Frigid winds and icy edges fingered, lakes and streams; snow mounted drifts to last.

The sudden burgeoning of bursting buds, when, again, fickle weather took a turn, brought wild cherry, plum and apple blossom floods, while we enjoyed lilac fragrance, feathery fern.

And, now the calendar points factually, to the summer season just days away , even though our experience was actually, compressed seasons, unfolding every day.

I now am resolute in resolution, to refuse to complain of shortening days though I am well aware the diminution, follows those fulfilling summer ways.

The wild geese that parade across our lawn, this year their gaggle amounts to only five, the doe that nibbled flowers brings out her fawn.

Bird calls at dusk sound glad to be alive.

So savor summer breezes on the hay fields, while it lasts, the promise and the prize, are the practical, feed the crop yields, and the moment, blessing nose and eyes.

Carol Morfitt Welch ©a poet Laureate of Amery Wisconsin

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“Meet Your Amery Business”, Fun Adventure Triathlon on Stower, Clear Lake Heritage Days I hope all you Dads had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend! And hopefully everyone survived the crazy weather the last few days with the high humidity, strong winds and downpour of rain…maybe Mother Nature has that out of her system for awhile.

Luckily the weather cooperated on Friday night for the first Music On Pounding The River for the season. The music the was great, the place was packed, was delicious, lots of particiPavement food pates in the car show, and a good Pam Humpal time was had by all! Thank you to everyone who had a part in the Music On The River event. The next one will be on Friday, July 20…music by Cattail Moon followed by Mighty Wheelhouse.

“Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is Amery Discount Liquor. Established in 1988, Amery Discount Liquor offers hardto-find beer, wine and spirits. The crew is ready to help you find just what you are looking for. Amery Discount Liquor is located on the south end of Amery across from the RiverPlace Mall.

This Saturday, June 23, is the annual Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes Fun Adventure Triathlon Event.

The triathlon begins at Soo Line Park in downtown Amery with a 16 mile bike ride on country roads south and west of Amery. The bike ride ends at South Twin Lake followed by a paddle event around the lake, and then a 5K Run/Walk onto the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail with the finish line back at Soo Line Park. Registration is 8-8:45am with the event beginning at 9am.

On June 9, we journeyed on a bus to the Saints game.

The annual Clear Lake Heritage Days is set for this weekend, June 21-24. Activities planned throughout the weekend include live music, citywide garage sales, carnival rides, pedal tractor pull, 5K run/walk, demo derby, coronation, food stands, medallion hunt, car show, with the Grand Parade being on Saturday morning at 11am. Theme for the parade is Hawaiian Luau. Please check the front page of The Tab for complete details and times for Clear Lake Heritage Days activities.

Hard to believe but the Fourth Of July is only about 2 weeks away. With the holiday landing on a Wednesday, that changes the print date for the paper that week back to Monday, July 2. Deadline for the issue will be at noon on Friday, June 29, for the Amery Free Press and The Tab. The Amery Free Press office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with the early deadlines.

Her proud parents are Jordan and Amanda. Congratulations to the Wold family on a wonderful blessing… enjoy!

If you have been doing any kind of driving in the country, especially at night, you probably have noticed some deer venturing out onto the road. Last night the deer were really on the move, and I had the bad timing of having a deer run into the side of my Blazer. Luckily no one got hurt in the incident, but I felt bad for the deer even though I called it a dumb deer at the time. Take extra caution as you drive the countryside…deer are every where!

Summer officially begins June 21! Have a great week, and enjoy the great outdoors!

The month of June seems to be flying by way too fast! Here are some June Dairy Month trivia tidbits for you to share… *Cows have an acute sense of smell, and can smell something up to 6 miles away *The greatest amount of milk produced in one year was 59,298 pounds by a Holstein cow named Robthom *It takes about 50 licks to finish a single scoop of ice cream *Vanilla is America’s favorite ice cream flavor Happy 18th Anniversary on June 24 to my nephew and niece-in-law, Brian and Kelly. Enjoy your special day!

Baby News…baby girl, Aurora Joy Wold was born on June 5. She weighed in at 7 lbs 10 oz, 21 inches long.

Linda, Bette, Bev & Pam had their picture taken with Bill Murray, owner of the Saints.

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Wisconsin woman discovers neighbor is family races in the driveway.

As the mother of two boys, Dawn enjoyed the opportunity to interact with a little girl, EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — but Hillary acknowledged her “It’s a small world.” daughter’s steady contact with People use that expression the little-known lady next door all the time to signify coincimade her uncomfortable. dences large and small — they “I was annoyed by it to be bump into someone from honest. I’m like, `Stella, just their hometown in a far-off stop. What if they don’t even place, learn their dentist was like little kids?”‘ Hillary said. a childhood friend of their “But Stella was just so drawn father or end up sitting next to her.” to a co-worker at a Green Bay Meanwhile, Hillary, who was Packers game.

But few small-world tales can adopted when she was more than a month old and grew match the serendipity experiup in a loving household in enced by Eau Claire residents Elmwood, continued her quest Hillary Harris and Dawn to find the rest of her birth Johnson, who were next-door family. After being curious neighbors — literally sharing her whole life, Hillary recalled the same driveway in a homeexploring ancestry.com while town they both adopted — attending UW-Eau Claire in when they discovered they are hopes of uncovering clues to long-lost sisters. her roots.

The story began in JanIn 2012, when she was preguary 2017 when Dawn and nant with Stella, Hillary took her longtime partner, Kurt the step of asking her adoption Casperson, decided to move from Greenwood to Eau Claire. agency, Catholic Charities, for any information it could share After months of searching for houses, they submitted an offer about her birth family so she would know her family health on a small cottage-style “fixhistory, the Leader-Telegram er-upper” on the west side.

For various reasons, the clos- reported. Because it was an ing was postponed three times, open adoption, the agency sent her a packet of documents, and Kurt was ready to give up. including a touching letter But Dawn persisted. from her mother explaining “There was just something that she was single and didn’t about this house that I liked,” feel she could give Hillary (the said Dawn, who grew up in name on her original birth Loyal. certificate was actually Jodi) a After the deal finally was proper upbringing. completed in late June, Dawn The packet included an and Kurt set to work on fixing obituary for her father, Wayne up their new home. At one Clouse, who died in 2010, point, the neighbors with KANABEC COUNTY and the names of two half whom they shared a driveway, sisters who shared the same Hillary and her husband, father. She tracked down two Lance, stopped by to introduce half brothers from her birth themselves. The meeting was mother’s side of the family polite but uneventful. through Facebook in 2015, but The first hint of anything her search for the sisters kept unusual came when Hillary’s hitting dead ends. preschool-age daughter, Stella, Hillary spent hours doing kept visiting the new neighsearches for a “Dawn Johnson” bors, especially Dawn, and PINE CITY in Greenwood in hopes of seeliked to have “ready-set-go”

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ing someone who looked like her but to no avail.

When Hillary learned last year that her new neighbor was from Greenwood, it aroused suspicions, but Hillary didn’t even know Dawn’s last name and didn’t want to jump to conclusions.

“I never wanted to pry and ask her last name,” Hillary said, recalling that she routinely would look at Dawn’s curly hair when they were together and wonder if that’s what her hair might look like if she didn’t straighten it.

Besides, she thought, what are the chances the woman next door could actually be her missing sister? Surely, that was too far-fetched to be true.

Hillary’s search came to a dramatic conclusion “that beautiful day” last August when she glanced up their shared driveway and saw that Menards had delivered a stack of shingles for Dawn and Kurt, who were redoing their roof.

Printed across the stack, on a big, red banner, were the letters “J-O-H-N-S-O-N.” Hillary could scarcely believe her eyes. To her, the banner was confirmation that her new neighbor was Dawn Johnson — the sister she had been searching for.

“I said, `Oh my God!’ and then I called Lance right away,” Hillary said. “I told him, `Her name is Johnson.

It’s Dawn Johnson. She’s from Greenwood. It’s got to be her.”‘ Still, she was reluctant to immediately spring the news on Dawn because she didn’t know how it would be received.

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“I was going batty because I knew the truth, and Hillary hadn’t said anything yet,” Lance said, “and yet I knew it wasn’t my place to be the one to say it.”

That night, Hillary texted Dawn: “Your name is Dawn Johnson. Were you the Loyal Corn Fest queen in 1983?”

Slightly irritated because her neighbor appeared to be joining the parade of people who like to make fun of her brush with regional royalty, Dawn confirmed that bit of personal history. Then Hillary sent another text asking the name of Dawn’s dad. When Dawn replied that it was Wayne Clouse, Hillary texted: “We have a lot to talk about. Can I call you?”

Then Hillary called and began by saying, “Do you remember how I told you I was adopted?”

But before Hillary could get any further, Dawn blurted out, “You and me have the same dad, don’t we?”

With the mystery out in the open, the newfound sisters — technically half sisters — talked for a long time that night, and the next morning Dawn showed up with flowers on her neighbor’s doorstep.

Whenever they share the story, people are astonished.

Even the couples can’t find enough superlatives to adequately describe the degree of coincidence involved in their discovering each other.

“Just incredible,” Kurt said.

“Simply unbelievable,” Dawn said.

“Just crazy,” Lance said.

“Hard to comprehend,” Hillary said.

Since the revelation, Dawn, 50, and Hillary, 31, have been busy making up for lost time.

In forging their new sisterhood, they’ve been sharing holidays, birthday celebrations, meals, household goods and lots of laughs.

“I can feel the love,” Hillary said, occasionally referring to Dawn as “Big Sis” during a recent driveway gathering.

They also share a special bond with Stella, now 5, who has stayed overnight at her new aunt’s house several times and just last week didn’t want anybody but Dawn to remove a painful sliver in her foot.

Stella likes to see Dawn every night, even regularly FaceTiming her from the other side of that fateful asphalt driveway. “Dawn-ald Duck” is Stella’s nickname for her aunt, eliciting giggles at its mere utterance.

The connection with Dawn has provided Hillary with a rare glimpse into her previously unknown family history. Not only did Dawn share photos of their birth father, but Hillary found that she and her father also shared a love for Tabasco sauce.

The sisters marveled at the resemblance between Stella and a childhood photo of Dawn.

“It looks just like Stella,” Hillary exclaimed as she pointed to the old family photo.

For Hillary, the successful search yielded answers to questions that had nagged at her for years — Dawn introduced Hillary to her other missing half sister last fall in that same fateful shared driveway.

“It definitely filled a void in my life,” Hillary said.

For Dawn, who didn’t even know she had a missing sister, the untangling of the tangled family web has brought her great joy.

“We don’t care about the tangles so much, but we like how it turned out,” Dawn said. “This whole time since we found out has been so much fun. We’ve been making memories.”

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Outdoor Mass/ Brat Fest

More events can be found on the Out & About page

Sunday June 24 Little Falls Pie & Ice Cream Social

Lyle Kaehler’s SURPRISE

70th

Birthday Party

Sponsored bvy Apple River Knights of Columbus

Michael Park, Amery Mass starting at 10:30 a.m.

Celebrated by Fr. Gene Murphy of St. Joseph Catholic Church Assisted by Deacon Larry Amell

All are welcome!

Bring a lawn chair

Sunday, June 24 4-6:30 p.m.

Menu: BBQ Sandwich, chips, pickle, homemade pie, ice cream, beverages

Saturday June 23 4 p.m.

Amery Golf Club

Petting Zoo for all ages!

Brat Fest at 11:30 a.m.

•Brats/Hot Dogs, beans, chips, beverage, dessert (free will donation) •Proceeds will help fund youth, church & community activities •Cake Walk for all ages •Special music for your fun and enjoyment

Little Falls Lutheran Church

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We will have a special blessing for all live pets and stuffed animals present at Mass!

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Ladies of the Labyrinth 12th Annual Tea Party Sunday, June 24 2 p.m.

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Sunday, July 1 2-4 pm Apple River Community Church 942 US Hwy 8 Amery, WI Cake & ice cream will be served

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Amery HS Class of 1983 is having a 35th Year Reunion

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10am – Diesel Truck Challenge 11am – ATV & Dirt Bike Drags 11am – AMA Motorcycle Flat Track Racing 3pm – 6pm $1 Beers 4pm – Kids Pedal Pull 6:30pm – Badger State Tractor Pullers Tri County Pullers – 2 Tracks 9:30pm – Truck and Cart Dirt Drags

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FRIENDS OF THE STOWER SEVEN LAKES FUN Friends oFADVENTURE the stower seven Lakes TRIATHLON EVENT state traiL triathLon Saturday, June 23, 2018 9:00 a.m. at the Soo Saturday, JuneLine 7th,Park 2014Pavilion Amery, WI 54001 9:00 am at the Pavilion Amery, WI 54001 Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. registration: 8:00 am - 8:45 am

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ENTRY FORM ❐ 2 person team ❐ 3 person team ❐ 1 person team Race day $70.00 Race day $80.00 Race day $50.00

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❏ 3 person team Race day $80.00

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Women’s 9 hole Golf League Wednesday, June 13 results A Flight: Low gross: Susan Olson 48 Low net: Sue Wears 33 Low putts: Kathy McIntosh, Gwen Wold 19 B Flight: Low gross: Bette Elmer 54 Low net: Mandy Brotzel 35 Low putts: Melinda Peterson 19 C Flight: Low gross: Sherri Berg 62 Low net: Ore Schock 44 Low putts: Jill Olson 20 Game: Jill Olson and Ore Schock

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United Covenant Church is proud to present Live Christian Music “Harbor and Home” as a Free Concert on Saturday, June 23, following the parade about 12 pm across from Brickfire Pizza

HARBOR & HOME is an alternative rock band from Minneapolis, MN. Their sound embodies a modern roots Americana with classic rock n' roll. Following the release of their first album” DARK DAYS” in 2014. The band toured across the U.S. sharing the stage with such acts as Jeremy Messersmith, Eric Hutchinson, Mark Chesnutt, FLOR, from INDIAN LAKES and Austin Plaine. They recently released their sophomore album “FIGHTER” in May of 2017 after working with producer and engineer Christopher Furst at Studio 65 in Ham Lake, MN. Their latest single "YOU WANT IT TOO" was released in January of 2018.

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Baribeau Implement, the leading Case IH and New Holland dealer in northwest Wisconsin is looking for an inside parts salesperson for our Ag, light industrial and consumer product dealership in St. Croix Falls, WI. The successful candidate should have a basic knowledge of agricultural equipment, good computer skills and excellent customer relations. Education beyond high school is desired.

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We offer a competitive wage plus health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid holidays and uniforms.

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Polk County offers careers that Matter Join us to make a difference, together we will strengthen our community We cannot function without great employees—talented, caring professionals are rewarded with a great, competitive total rewards package.

Correction Officer: Full-time - Non-Exempt Position

Starting: $20.30 hour

This position is responsible for providing care, custody and the detention of male and female inmates in the Jail; providing a positive rehabilitative influence to all inmates; insuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws; and acting within the policies and procedures of the Jail located in the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake.

We will provide complete training, including the six week Basic Jailer Certification program Deadline to apply: June 24, 2018

Correction Officer: Casual Part-time

Starting: 14.21 - $16.24

Flexible hours, responsible for providing care, custody and the detention of male and female

inmates in the Jail; providing a positive rehabilitative influence to all inmates; insuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws; and acting within the policies and procedures of the Jail located in the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake.

We will provide complete training, including the six week Basic Jailer Certification program Deadline to apply: June 24, 2018

Heavy Equipment Operator: Limited Full-time

Starting: 18.39 - $20.39

Performs operation of motorized equipment used in the production of agricultural lime and limestone products at the Polk County Lime Quarry located in Osceola. Requires a valid Class CDL license. Prefer MSHA certification, however Polk County will provide MSHA certification training to a qualified candidate if necessary.

Deadline to apply: June 26 2018

$1000* off the first month’s rent This special is only for customers paying rent and services privately.

Must move into your apartment by June 30, 2018

Wastewater Management Sewer & Drain Cleaning

Operations and Maintenance Service Technician VAC Truck Operator

Provide technical maintenance and repairs for onsite sewage treatment systems and municipal services, including septic tank cleaning, line rotoring, jetting, televising, lift station repairs, troubleshooting.

Experience preferred - but the right attitude works too.

If you like people, you are a hard worker, and a detail person with mechanical aptitude, don’t pass up this opportunity!

Some after hours availability required.

Excellent wages, 100% medical premium paid for employee, 401k, uniforms, vacation and holiday pay, fun folks, and more!

CDL & clean driving record, satisfactory pre-employment physical required.

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Substitute Meal-Site Aide Causal-Part-time

Starting: $10.42

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 provided to successful candidate.

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

Public Health Nutritionist: .9 FTE Part-time - Non-Exempt

Starting: $24.48 hour

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

Peer Breastfeeding Counselor: Limited Part-time

Starting: $14.29

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.

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Frontier AgAg&&Turf a family owned that Frontier Turf,isyour local John Deere company dealer in Turtle Lake, WI is looking for a Store Administrator. specializes in agricultural, commercial, residential, Highly qualified candidates will have strong Accounting skills, very organized, detail oriented, can work andpower have a professional demeanor. Job duties include, but are not limited to golfindependently, & sports, and sports products.

With seven locations in Eastern Minnesota and Western we provide a full line/ internal of Johnpaging systemFirst Bank of Baldwin is seeking full to part-time Uni Wisconsin, Answering a multi-line phone system Deere equipment as well as many others such as versal Tellers to work primarily at the Balsam Lake lo Cashand Balancing Stihl, Honda many others. cation. Provides exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing, taking Our philosophy is simple: carry top of the line  Journal Entry deposits, withdrawals, and transfers for customers. May products and back them with the best parts and also provide services for prepaid cards, cashier’s checks, Cash Receipts servicein Post the industry! money orders, cashing bonds, etc. Provides assistance to In today's competitive environment, we firmly customers for products and services and advising cus Data Entry tomers of account and banking service options available believe our main competitive advantage is our and also refer customers to other bank departments as people. Accounts Receivable / aged trial balance reports

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Experience with customer service required. Candidate must possess good communication skills, be able to stand for extended periods of time, and able to carry coin (or other materials) weighing up to 30 pounds to vault area. We seek demonstrated ability to provide the highest quality of customer service in an efficient, professional and accurate manner consistent with First Bank of Baldwin’s values and standards.

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FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR

PRICE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

PRICE COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

FLEET AND FACILITIES SUPERINTENDENT Price County is accepting applications for the position of Fleet and Facilities Superintendent within the Highway Department. This is an exempt, supervisory position responsible for fleet management, department safety program and OSHA compliance, general Highway Department building and grounds maintenance and employee supervision. This position is expected to be part of the on-call schedule and should expect to work nights, weekends and holidays especially during the Winter Maintenance season. This is a full time, benefit eligible position with an annual salary range of $46,862 to $54,787.

Completed applications must be received by the Price County Office of Administration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

Price County is an equal opportunity employer.

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A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, by emailing a request to hroffice@co.price.wi.us, or by calling 715-339-6404.

Class B CDL Driver

Ferrellgas, a nationwide leader in the propane industry, is looking for a full time Class B Driver in Osceola, WI

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Current resume can be sent to: Human Resources, First Bank of Baldwin, 990 Main Street, Baldwin, WI 54002 or emailed to: employment@firstbankbaldwin.com.

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Price County Health and Human Services Department

Price County is accepting applications for a Fiscal and Administrative Supervisor in the Price County Health and Human Services Department.

This position is responsible for planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and evaluating fiscal and administrative support operations for the Health and Human Services Department including: payroll, collections, budgets, state and county contracts, state and federal grants, state and federal reporting, financial audits and compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Position establishes, supervises and monitors proper accounting and fiscal systems and procedures and directly supervises seven employees. This position directly impacts the financial health of the Department and County through management of fiscal operations of the department budget and its ability to offer programs and services. Position is under the direct supervision of the Health and Human Services Director.

This is a full-time, exempt, supervisory position with an annual salary range of $52,624 to $61,505. Preference will be given to candidates with education and experience in the target area. A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, by emailing a request to hroffice@co.price.wi.us or by calling 715-339-6404.

Completed applications must be received by the Price County Office of Administration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

Price County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Price County is accepting applications for a Behavioral Health Services Unit Supervisor in the Price County Health and Human Services Department.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of a broad array of statutorily mandated programs and services targeted to citizens who are dealing with issues of mental illness; seriously and persistently mentally ill and/ or are affected by alcohol and/or drug use and abuse. This position supervises professional staff in the unit as well as the county’s Mental Health/AODA contracted providers. Program knowledge of Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), Coordinated Services Team (CST) and Community Support Program (CSP) is desirable. This position may also offer direct services to the population served. This position is under the direct supervision of the Health and Human Services Director.

This is a full-time, exempt, supervisory position with an annual salary range of $55,494 to $64,875. Preference will be given to candidates with education and experience in the target area. A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, by emailing a request to hroffice@co.price.wi.us or by calling 715-339-6404.

Completed applications must be received by the Price County Office of Administration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

Price County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Sentinel Publications currently has an opening for a part-time Graphic Designer. The ideal candidate must be proficient with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status. 15-G0954

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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.

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Starting Wage: $10.40-$12.00/hr

Apply today at our office:

As a Polk County, WI. Employee you will be benefit eligible including Health Insurance, Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, WRS Retirement, etc. Please call for more information or apply online now!

ONE SNACK LANE, MINONG, WI

or call Human Resources at 715.466.6690 for more information.

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V | VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Class B w/tanker endorsement required.

Hourly pay based upon experience. $17-$18 per hour with regular raises.

BECOME A CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE TODAY! Free Training next class July 9, 2018 Free Testing for those who successfully complete the nurse aid training program Receive a $500 bonus paid for by a participating nursing home after six months of employment Limited Spots Available • Must Register by June 15 Call Stephanie 715-483-9815

HIGH SCHOOL Dietary Aide Position

Varying hours during the summer, position continues during school year with 4pm-8pm shift during the week and varying weekend hours. Wage: $8.50

Deadline to Apply: 6/24/2018

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!

Benefits: Health/Life Insurance, 401(k), cellphone allowance, etc.

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

Please apply to:

Waldvogel Trucking

1-800-483-3674 or mail resume to: Waldvogel Trucking, W7622 Hwy. 47, Antigo, WI 54409

Pick up an application at the pharmacy or find the link to the application in the “We’re Hiring” box on this web page: https://stores.healthmart.com/ JohnsonPharmacy/stores.aspx#

Dietary Aide/Cook ~Full Time Position~ Great hours! 5am-1pm shift

MEDICAL, DENTAL, 401k

—LOCAL TO ALMENA AND SURROUNDING AREA—

Applications and resumes are accepted in person at the pharmacy or by email. Email your information to JulieAtChets@yahoo.com.

in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

Competitive Employee Benefit Package Includes

Full-time, seasonal to potentially year-round.

Start immediately.

Johnson Drug at Amery Hospital & Clinic is seeking a motivated person for the pharmacy’s customer service position. Retail experience is helpful for this Monday through Friday flexible full-time position.

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Retail Pharmacy Customer Service

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status. 15-G0954

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