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Hotel in limbo as interested parties debate a road to progress

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

literally ‘Boat In’ to services. Today, boaters still drop anchor at the unique and casual venue. But it’s become somewhat of a staple to permanent residents too.

For those in attendance, there’s a special peace that the waters of Lake Wapogasset can bring. It’s the perfect setting to reflect on all that’s beautiful in the world.

Amery businessman Ron Anderson has abandoned plans for a proposed downtown hotel along Amery’s Apple River Flowage. But he hasn’t given up on the idea. In fact, he’s now looking at putting the hotel on property he currently owns between the Amery Municipal Airport and Slumberland—if he can make it work.

As for the original plan Anderson says, “It just wasn’t enough room. We were going to have to get land from the city. Then we were going to have to move the bathrooms to another piece of county property, and improve the shoreline. And there wasn’t even room for future expansion.”

“What really changed my mind is that business owners all said that we needed road exposure.

About thirty five percent of a hotel’s business comes off the highway, you’ve got to be visible.”

Anderson has changed the concept somewhat.

He’s still looking at a pool, although not as large.

But having direct access to Highway 46 is a must.

“I wouldn’t even think about this without road access,” he said.

Anderson’s new proposal is to build on land he owns south of Slumberland along Highway 46, adjacent to the twenty acres of would-be industrial park property he sold the city in 2015.

However, when Anderson switched gears, his new ideas collided with the city’s existing plans to develop road access for its own industrial park, which as approved, did not provide direct highway access to the property owned by Anderson.

Adding to the complexity of the matter is the

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Worshippers gather on the beach of Lake Wapogasset every Sunday morning throughout the summer for Camp Wapo’s ‘Boat In’ services. The service began as an outreach for summer residents on the lake, but has become a popular tradition for year-round residents alike.

Dropping anchor at the ‘Boat In’

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

‘The voice of the Lord is upon the waters.’ - Psalm 29:3 They come by car, on foot, by bicycle and boat, wearing flip flops and shorts, carrying lawn chairs and beach bags. You’d never guess it was Sunday morning, or that these folks were on their

way to church. But you’ve probably never seen a service like the ‘Boat In.’ For 25 years worshippers have gathered summer Sundays at 9:20 a.m. to fi ll the beach at Lake Wapogasset Bible Camp with music and prayer. It began as a way to offer summer residents an opportunity to stay connected to a congregation, inviting them to

County OKs preliminary designs for highway department building

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Polk County board members have approved preliminary architectural designs for the new highway department building.

Architect Norman Barrientos, whose firm specializes in designing garages for public works and highway depart-

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ments, presented the building plans to the board July 18. His firm, Barrientos Design and Consulting, based the construction documents on concept plans by engineering and architecture firm SEH. “This design is a development and extension of what SEH did,” Barrientos said, noting that the latest design creates additional efficiencies in the

approximately 59,000-square-foot facility.

The floor plan for the heated parking garage includes stalls for 41 pieces of equipment. The layout would be changed each winter and summer to cater to the highway department’s seasonal needs, such as plowing snow or repairing roads.

The design also includes extensive

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Barrientos emphasized that the building, which will be made of structural precast concrete, must be durable enough to withstand impact and corrosion. It is also designed to allow for expansion if the department needs SEE PLAN PAGE 2A

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more space in the future.

“It’s a straightforward and simple building design,” Barrientos concluded.

According to James Hanke of construction management firm Market & Johnson, the building should last at least 70 years.

“It’ll outlast us all,” he said.

Hanke also reported that the project seems to be well within its budget. SEH estimated that construction would cost $8.6 million. Hanke reported that his estimate of the cost of Barrientos’ preliminary design is $8.4 million.

Two days after the presentation, county board members

visited the highway department buildings of Washburn and Burnett counties, and Washington County, Minn., before giving a stamp of approval to the preliminary drawings.

The board is expected to approve the purchase of foundation footings in August and approve final architectural designs in September.

Right: A rendering of plans for the Polk County Highway Department garage based on preliminary architectural drawings. The county board approved the preliminary designs July 20. Photo courtesy of Polk County.

Clear Lake Legion To Host ‘Wisconsin Remembers’ Exhibit Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Television and the Wisconsin Veterans Museum are pleased to share Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name - a traveling exhibit that features a photo for each of the 1,161 Wisconsinites officially listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C*. The exhibit also includes additional photos for names that are listed on The Highground Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Neillsville, WI. Wisconsin Remembers is a tribute to

lost life and lost potential.

The photos were collected by volunteers from throughout Wisconsin over the past eight years. Friends and family of those who were killed in Vietnam submitted photos, but so did students, teachers and others who simply wanted to put a face to the names listed on the Wall in Washington, D.C. The images they found will help tell the story of the men and women who are listed on the Wall as part of a new Education Center the Vietnam Veterans Memo-

rial Fund is building on the National Mall. Wisconsin was just the fi fth state in the nation to find a photo for every resident listed on the Wall.

The Wisconsin Remembers Exhibit will be on display in the Activities Room of the Clear Lake Area Community Center which is located in the old Clear Lake High School in Clear Lake from August 18th through August 20th. The address is 560-5th Street in Clear Lake. Entry to the Activities Room is from the 4th Street side of

the building. The public is welcome to come and enjoy this display. Doors will be open daily from 9:30am until 5:00pm.

For further information on the Wisconsin Remembers Display please contact Neil Lillie at 715-263-3020.

Fladwood resigns as Community Center Director

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

For more than thirteen years Kari Fladwood has been the Executive Director and CEO of the Amery Area

Community Center.

And for all of those 13 years, Fladwood has had a fascination and affection for snakes.

That’s right. Even the dangerous ones. After spending much of her life

Kari Fladwood has been the Executive Director and CEO of the Amery Area Community Center for 13 and a half years. She is resigning effective August 4 for health reasons.

afraid what many consider pests, she faced her fears. When a bothersome snake wouldn’t vacate her deck, she grabbed it by the tail, and turned her fears into a fascination.

It’s a reoccurring theme for Fladwood, who enjoys challenges and leaving things better than she found them.

It was like that with her own well-being, as she came to grips with health problems that weren’t going away on their own, and a fear that maybe she would have to quit a job that she’d spent so long loving.

Fladwood announced her resignation from the Community Center on July 19.

She assures the community that it was one hundred percent for health reasons.

Her last official day on the job will be August 4.

Plans for a replacement are not yet known.

Looking back on the past thirteen and a half years, Fladwood is proud of all that the center has become.

Moments like the change from a senior center to a center for the whole community, the remodel in 2008, and adding a fitness center were highlights.

“But there’s so many,” she adds, beaming most at the memories involving the friends she’s made. “Like when Hardees closed and the morning coffee group started coming here,” she smiles.

Fladwood has received numerous

recognitions, both locally and statewide, for her work at the center. She’s helped transform the building into the thriving hub of activity that it is today, more than tripling participation rates and enrollment.

At this point she can safely say she’s left the center in a very good place.

“I have no regrets,” she adds.

In a statement she’d prepared but wasn’t quite sure how to deliver, Fladwood adds, “This has been the most difficult decision I’ve ever made, but I’m grateful for everyone for their support. I am proud to have worked for a fantastic Board of Directors and want to thank them and our members for the faith and confidence they had in me while I have been the Director.”

She continues, “I’ve had the privilege to employ and work beside amazing staff and volunteers. Without them, the center would not be what it is today.”

Fladwood thanks her longtime coworker, Susan, saying she couldn’t have found a better person to share an office with. “She has been there to support me with every decision I’ve had to make,” she adds.

“It has been my pleasure and honor to serve this community.”

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Clean Sweep Polk County Recycling Center in St. Croix Falls will hold a Clean Sweep event for free disposal of household and ag hazardous waste.

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AUGUST 5 GDSI Business Softball Tournament and Vendor Event GDSI’s Wellness team is hosting a softball tournament that invites businesses in the area to challenge each other to a fun softball tournament and collect donations for a local charity, the Wisconsin Burn Center and Children’s Burn Camp.

Held at Jorgenson Memorial Fields on Saturday, Aug. 5, the tournament begins at 9 a.m. A Vendor Sale and Silent Auction will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Concessions by Sir Smoke A Lot BBQ and Holy Donuts!

Contact Cheri Richards 715268-6495 ext. 216, Tom Bronkhorst or Tia Storm at GDSI.

Polk, Burnett Relay for Life Join to Honor Cancer Survivors and Caregivers at the Polk and Burnett County Relay For Life on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 4-11 p.m. at the Polk County Fairgrounds.

Speakers will be Lyla Jensen Mitchell and Mary Ann Fehlen with musical entertainment

by The Kevin Carlson Band.

A fashion show by Treasures of the Heart by Adoray is also planned.

Relay For Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, ACS POC Kellie Burrows 612-227-8135 or call or text kellie.burrows@cancer.org.

AUGUST 6 Chancellors Quartet Live in Concert will be Chancellors Quartet on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Michael Park in Amery.

Concessions are from 4:307 p.m. with hot dogs and pop served along with Holy Donuts!

Also available will be free popcorn, water and slushies.

Event moves to the Congregational Church in downtown Amery in case of rain.

AUGUST 7 Woman’s Club Picnic Amery Woman’s Club will hold a picnic on Monday, Aug 7, at 4:15 p.m. at Garfield Park Shelter.

Meet scholarships winners, eat and weather permitting, pontoon boat rides.

Beverages, plates and cutlery will be furnished with guests always welcome.

AUGUST 9 Annual Pig Roast Willow Ridge Healthcare is inviting everyone to their An-

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Wisconsin Remembers A traveling exhibit that features a photo for each of the 1,161 Wisconsin names listed on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington D.C. is making it’s way around the state. The exhibit will be hosted this month by the Clear Lake American Legion, and will be on display in the activities room of the Clear Lake Community Center August 18 through 20. The address is 560 5th Street in Clear Lake. Enter the building from 4th Street. The display will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

nual Pig Roast on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 4-7 p.m.

On the menu is roast pork, potato salad, beans, coleslaw and cookies. A free will donation will be accepted.

Craig Draxten and Dick Armbruster are providing music for this event.

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Music on the River

Waterski Show

Amery’s final Music on the River for 2017 features music from ‘The Stogies’ from 5-7 and blues headliner ‘Lamont Cranston’ starting at 7 p.m. Food, car show, and family fun all evening long.

Waterside Bar and Grill and the Wapo Bear Trap Lake Association will host a public water ski show featuring the Balsam Lake Water Ski Show team on Saturday, August 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Waterside.

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BBQ, Pie and Ice Cream Social

Amery Fall Festival

All retired educators and spouses, administrators and support staff are invited to the August general meeting of the Polk-Burnett Retired Educators.

The final general meeting of PBREA will be Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in Siren at the Pour House. The speaker is to be determined.

School supplies will once again be collected for local schools.

Call your contact person if you plan to attend and to get a list of school supplies.

Amery Band Boosters will be holding their annual BBQ, Pie and Ice Cream Social fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 5-7 p.m. in the Amery High School Cafeteria. It precedes the Miss Amery Talent Show.

Many homemade pies will be available. The AHS Pep Band will play at 6 p.m.

Mark your calendars for Amery’s annual three-day celebration. Details to be announced.

AUGUST 13 Bar-B-Que Chicken Dinner Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St., Amery, will hold their annual Bar-B-Que Chicken Dinner on Sunday, Aug. 13. Serving is from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On the menu is bar-b-que chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls, bars and beverages.

A free-will offering is asked.

AUGUST 17 Apple River Opry Trigger Happy will be part of the evening entertainment at the Amery Classic Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Advance tickets can be purchased for $7 at WPCA Radio.

Congo Community Block Party Free music, kid’s games, free roasted corn, free drawings, free roasted pork and free root beer floats will be at the Congo Community Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Serving food until gone.

Congregational church is located at 201 Harriman Ave. N, in Amery. Phone 715-268-7390.

AUGUST 22 Picnic and General Informational Gathering The Republican Party of Polk County is hosting at Picnic and General Informational Gathering at Garfield Park on Tuesday Aug. 22, from 6-8 p.m.

Sweet corn, brats, buns, plates and utensils will be provided. Potluck for salads, desserts and drinks.

Garfield Park is located at the SW corner of Lake Wapogasset off of County Road F.

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Amery Farmer’s Market A farmer’s market will take place in Amery’s Soo Line Park every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, and every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. through harvest season.

Pickleball

Free and open to the public, no experience necessary.

Group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

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.

Song Cirde Song Circle meets the second Sunday of every month at the St. Croix Falls Public Library (230 S. Washington, St. Croix Falls, Wis.) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Call Lia Falls, 715-501-4487.

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

As the summer continues to slide on by, it’s been interesting to watch the various machinations of the U.S. Congress as they try to solve the political, social and economic issues attached to healthcare.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, often referred to as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or its nickname Obamacare, was signed into law in March of 2010.

President Obama made this legislation one of the cornerstones of his administration, devoting much of his political and social capital to get the law passed. If you will recall, the Democrats had majorities in both houses of Congress and had a hard time passing the Publisher still legislation.

Tom Stangl Fred Grandy, the actor who played “Gopher” on the television show “The Love Boat,” served as a congressman from Iowa from 1987-1995. I covered many of his town hall events, and he had a saying that he often used that I have come to believe is very true.

Whenever someone asked him to have congress intervene in a situation, he would reply: “Are you sure you want us to get involved? Because if we do so, even with the best of intentions, we will probably make things worse in the end.”

As Obama used his momentum from the election to get Congress to pass the legislation, he was met by resistance from members of his own party. In the end, some late-night maneuvering and political quid pro quos were given to get the measure passed.

The Democrats lost their majority in the Senate in the mid-term elections of 2010, and the battle to repeal the ACA was joined. It has been going on for seven years now and a bill that was well intended has, in many ways, made things worse. No one who pays for health insurance or bills for healthcare services would call the last seven years “affordable.”

It seems that rates continue to rise and employers struggle to afford to be able to provide coverage, increasing deductibles and copayments in an effort to slow the rate of growth of premiums.

The ACA’s protection of people with pre-existing health conditions and allowing dependent children to remain on family policies until the age of 26 have been helpful.

Fast forward to 2016. Donald Trump is elected president, promising to repeal and replace the ACA. With Republican majorities in both houses of Congress, it should be a slam dunk, right?

Yeah, not so much.

Like Obama, Trump is battling members of his own party to get this campaign promise fulfilled.

This past week, the Senate worked late hours, trying to determine what measures would get enough support to proceed.

One of the more interesting proposals, in my opinion, came from Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson, who proposed that members of Congress be forced to purchase their own insurance, so they could somehow relate to what typical Americans are going through. Members of Congress get primo health insurance, courtesy of you and me.

It was a strictly principled amendment, one that didn’t have a snowball’s chance of passing, but I’m glad that someone in Washington has an inkling of what we are going through.

Hopefully a better measure will get passed, eventually.

But I wouldn’t bet on it.

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.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dump hours out of whack To the Editor, Recently we received the City of Amery Newsletter. One of the articles in there was regarding WCCO coming to visit our area. We were reminded to do our part to “spruce up” the area. One of the ways was to take our yard waste to the landfi ll which is open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month starting in May….Yes it is open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00…..SIX HOURS OUT OF A MONTH! That’s if the attendant is there on time, which he is not always there by 9:00.

For the amount of taxes we pay and the minimal charge on our city utility bill , it seems to me that the city could provide a few additional hours a month for the residents to access the landfi ll. With all the trees, branches, etc from storm damage this year, as well as grass cuttings, it has been a real problem.

When you have a large bag of grass cuttings a day or so after the first Saturday of the month and you

have it sitting around for two weeks, it is a problem because it’s combustible and the smell becomes offensive.

Another problem is when you have a trailer load of debris from a storm that has to sit in the driveway for two weeks. We are not the only ones that have issues with utilizing the landfi ll, especially this year…..There must be a way that the landfi ll could be open a few more hours a month. Possibly one night a week for about two hours, which would be especially helpful for people that cannot go there on Saturday mornings. Also maybe it could be available earlier in the spring. There was lots of debris to dispose of in April this year!!!

Jean Mattakat Amery, Wis.

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Minnesota trio wanted in fireworks theft

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

With an investigation now complete, arrest warrants have been issued for three Minneapolis men who are charged with the theft of more than $3,300 worth of merchandise from St. Croix Fireworks on Highway 8 in St. Croix Falls.

According to a criminal complaint fi led July 20 in Polk County Circuit Court, 31-year-old Hakeem Flax, 29-year-old Trimell Chamberlain, Hoskins and 32-year-old Divittin Hoskins allegedly broke into a storage trailer

at the fireworks retailer in the early morning of May 31, and helped themselves to more than $3,300 worth of fireworks.

Investigators collected footprints and tire tracks from the scene, as well as surveillance footage showing a suspected conversion van entering and exiting the scene.

In an unrelated traffic stop, the same van carrying the three suspects was pulled over by Wisconsin State Troopers only moments Flax after the theft is suspected to have occurred. After witnessing a large

Polk County Marriage Licenses Monday, July 24, 2017 Derek J. Effertz and Brittany N. Bayliss were issued a marriage license on July 23, 2017.

Michael G. Howard and Samantha J. Olson were issued a marriage license on July 23, 2017.

Scott T. Vogel and Shannon M. Ohern were issued a marriage license on July 23, 2017.

Matthew K. Krarup and Christine T. Jonns were issued a marriage license on July 23, 2017.

Carlo A. G. Gasparini and Samantha L. Schrepfer were issued a marriage license on July 24, 2017.

Andrew W. Ennis and Paige C. Gunderson were issued a marriage license on July 25, 2017.

Paul D. Emahiser and Sandra R. Gardner were issued a marriage license on July 25, 2017.

Shane P. Sabin and Amanda J. Greene were issued a marriage license on July 26, 2017.

Derek J. Lilla and Heidi J. Anderson were issued a marriage license on July 26, 2017.

Benjamin C. Peterson and Jaclyn E. Pelzl were issued a marriage license on July 26, 2017.

Lee A. Christensen and Stacey M. Alsdurf were issued a marriage license on July 27, 2017.

Ryan J. Bertram and Nicole U. Kroells were issued a marriage license on July 27, 2017.

Scott A. Lessard and Sandra J. Fuller were issued a marriage license on July 27, 2017.

Matthew L. Blenis and Abby P. Shanks were issued a marriage license on July 27, 2017.

Glenn W. Jay and Sarah J. Monson were issued a marriage license on July 27, 2017.

Micah J. Bruns and Katherine M. Weinberg were issued a marriage license on July 27, 2017.

amount of fireworks inside the van, the subjects were questioned and a warrant was obtained to search the van and seize shoes and cell phones for evidence.

Flax, Chamberlain, and Hoskins are each charged with felony burglary and theft of movable property. Each suspect lists a Minneapolis address. Further proceedings are pending until the suspects are apprehended.

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Alleged flashings end in trip to jail for Luck man

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Luck man was arrested July 21 after allegedly exposing himself from his car to two different women during two separate incidents.

Edaburn In the early afternoon of July 21, Buddy R. Edaburn, 24, is alleged to have lured a female toward his minivan by asking her questions about what was going on around town, according to police reports. The victim then reported that Edaburn exposed his genitals to her and asked her “if she liked what she saw.”

The victim notified police a short time later, identifying a

dark minivan. A similar incident had been reported to authorities the day before in St. Croix Falls, involving a vehicle with the same description.

When police caught up to Edaburn he admitted to both of the incidents, according to police reports.

He was arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior and disorderly conduct, but as of July 30, has yet to be officially charged.

This story is based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: July 18, 2017 Jeremy D. Adams, 35, Clayton, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Terri J. Berklund, 33, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Stacy A. Betlach-Klone, 54, Plymouth, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Sheila M. Binns, 62, Eden Prairie, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Carol A. Burns, 64, Cambridge, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Michael A. Busby, 43, Hudson, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Quinton M. Carlson, 44, Balsam Lake, loud and unnecessary noise, $156.40.

Ryan M. Denison, 27, Forest Lake, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Jeffrey R. Desvousges, 34, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Shelby C. Deveraux, 25, Hammond, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Michael K. Eaton, 59, Brainerd, MN, possess open intoxicants in MV-driver, $263.50; operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50 non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Terry L. Fischer, 71, Beldenville, fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

Eric L. Fotsch, 43, St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Jeremiah M. Freitag, 33, Frederic,

loud and unnecessary noise, $235.

Michael R. Garske, 51, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Jago M. Gavin, 36, Forest Lake, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Chasta L. Giller, 21, Centuria, operating while suspended, $200.50.

David E. Graham, 44, Bedford, IN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Marissa S. Harshman, 29, Chetek, exceeding speed zone (25-29 mph), $250.90; inattentive driving, $187.90.

Kaitlyn J. Henck, 24, Turtle Lake, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Lindsey A. Johnson, 27, Clayton, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Luke T. Johnston, 29, Chippewa Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Martin R. Karpa, 62, Sarona, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Milda A. Knapp, 35, Grantsburg, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Timothy M. Koehler, 49, Clayton, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Thomas R. Kraft, 68, St. Croix Falls, vehicle passenger fail to wear seat belt, $10.

John P. Larkin, 26, Frederic, operating while suspended, $200.50; display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $238.30; non-registration of vehicle – auto < 10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Amanda Ling, 25, New York, NY, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Nancy E. Matz, 53, Luck, impeding traffic by slow speed, $175.30.

Amanda R. Merrill, 37, Turtle Lake, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $175.30.

Johnathan A. Mewes, 27, Clayton, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Lolita Mosay Sanchez, 16, Luck, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

John R. Olson, 54, Frederic, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Bryan N. Peterson, 70, Marysville, BC, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Mark P. Richardson, 55, Princeton, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Sharon K. Robichon, 74, Edina, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Luke F. Roepke, 38, Shakopee, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Kathryn T. Schultz, 55, Maplewood, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Randall T. Snodie, 58, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Aaron M. Sommers, 31, Williston, ND, operating while suspended, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; cracked/damaged vehicle

windshield, $175.30; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Jeffrey T. Stanton, 34, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Glenn R. Starr, 43, Centuria, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Kyle K. Teig, 35, Amery, unsafe lane deviation, $175.30.

Sheryl L. Thomas, 55, Okeechobee, FLA, vehicle passenger fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Lawrence S. T. Tran, 49, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Christen R. Uhl, 19, Wyoming, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph) $175.30.

Rick L. Vanderschaaf, 50, St. Paul Park, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Jacob L. VanSomeren, 29, Amery, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Duane. A. Wienke, 53, New Hope, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Austin R. Winger, 24, Chetek, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $200.50; operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

David C. Winger, 32, Osceola, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30.

Debra K. Woitas, 56, St. Croix Falls, operate cycle with passenger without headgear, $175.30.

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Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. The following cases were heard: City of Amery— Patrick E. Boyle, 32, Deer Park, operate without carrying license, $73.60.

Bradley J. Easland, 25, Amery, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

David G. Eason, 56, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Beau C. Facchinni, 38, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250.

Jeanie L. Frandsen, 24, Amery, disorderly conduct – terrorist threats, $250.

Estelle M. Jensen, 25, Bay City, speeding on city highway (16-19 mph), $124.

Erica L. Maniak, 34, Roseville, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Louis W. Poganski III, 58, Cottage Grove, MN, fail to yield right of way to pedestrian, bicyclist or EPAMD, $250.

Karen R. Schwartz, 29, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Kevin M. Sobczak, 45, Clear Lake, unsafe backing of vehicle, $98.80.

17 year old, New Richmond, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Wendy E. Wade, 44, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Franklin P. Yuqui-Iuna, 33, Coon Rapids, MN, operate without valid license, $124.

Dennis D. Zerwas, 64, Port Richey, FL, violate red traffic signal, $98.80.

Village of Clayton— Anthony C. Bentz, 25, Clayton, barking dogs or crying cats, $92.50.

Avery L. Bond, 19, Woodville, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Debra A. Cimfl, 51, Turtle Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Brian J. Cragun, 58, Rochester, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Michael B. Deweese, 30, Edina, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Travis E. Dodge, 35, Clayton, inattentive driving, $111.40.

Brian A. Gilewski, 38, Somerset, ex-

ceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Theodore V. Glasby, 20, Clayton, operating after suspension, $124; disorderly conduct, $250.

Allace A. Hellberg Jr., 29, Clayton, length of lawn violation, $92.50.

Wayne R. Hitzemann, 67, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Shannon I. Kirchner, 19, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Karen L. Mack, 67, Clear Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Tawny M. Meyer, 29, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Krista L. Miller, 34, New Richmond, operating left of center line, improper left turn, $136.60.

Debra D. Ostgard, 61, Clayton, abatement of health nuisances, $313.

Jason R. Powers, 38, LeSueur, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Zachery A. Siebenaler, 21, Somerset, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Polk County Arrest Reports Polk County Arrest Reports Monday, July 24, 2017 Brad L. Sternaman, 45, Vadnais Heights, Minn. was arrested on July 16 for a DOC warrant.

Wayne A. Johnson, 52, Clear Lake was arrested on July 18 for probation hold.

Jason M. Fenton, 26, Luck was arrested on July 20 for probation hold.

Chase D.L. Johnson, 25, Menomonie was arrested on July 20 for probation hold.

Amber M. Larsin, 28, Milltown was arrested on July 20 for probation hold.

Brenton D. Owens, 20, Osceola was arrested on July 20 for two counts of failure to appear.

Jacob G. Shilts, 22, River Falls was arrested on July 15 for OWI 2, operating with Prohibited Alcohol Content (2nd) and probation hold.

Calvin C. Thompson, 31, Osceola was arrested on July 20 for meth possession, drug paraphernalia possession, and resisting an officer.

David L. Lefler, 55, St. Croix Falls was arrested on July 20 for possession of THC (2nd) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Buddy R. Edaburn, 24, Luck was arrested on July 21 for lewd and lascivious behavior and disorderly conduct.

Joseph M. Johnson, 25, Grantsburg was arrested on July 21 for possession of drug paraphernalia and a Chippewa County warrant.

Bradley A. Choronzy, 52, St. Croix Falls was arrested on July 22 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Jonathan T. Bazille, 17, Amery was arrested on July 22 for disorderly conduct.

Daniel C. Beach, 17, Turtle Lake was arrested on July 22 for obstruction and felony bail jumping.

Jessica L. Hoggarth, 33, Dresser was arrested on July 23 for disorderly conduct.

Cori J. Nierenhausen, 38, Coon Rapids, Minn. was arrested on July 23 for domestic disorderly conduct, and two counts of violating a 72-hour no contact order.

Brandonn R. Chapman, 38, Luck was arrested on July 23 for battery.

Dalton J. White, 20, Milltown was arrested on July 24 for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

These entries are based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

Katie M. Sigsworth, 28, Clayton, public nuisance affecting health prohibited, $313.

Norvin L. Swager, 85, Clear Lake, prohibited driveways, $187.

JUVENILES: City of Amery— 16 year old, Amery, purchase or possession of tobacco products, $92.50.

A plea of Not Guilty was entered by the following people: Kenneth Allen, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250.

15 year old juvenile, Amery, park hours and curfew, $185.

16 year old juvenile, New Richmond, operate motor vehicle while under the influence, park hours, possession of tobacco, possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, $1,451.50.

16 year old juvenile, Amery, park hours, $92.50.

Jason Kolstad, Clayton, speeding, $98.80.

Amery Police Report Amery Police Report 07/21/2017 – 07/27/2017 7/21/17, 6:32AM, ATV vs. auto accident 7/21/17, 11:50AM, Mental health call 7/21/17, 03:19PM, Mental health call 7/21/17, 10:38PM, Assist other agency 7/22/17, 10:18AM, Assist EMS 07/22/17, 11:49AM, Assist other agency 07/22/17, 04:06PM, Disturbance 07/22/17, 09:17PM, Disturbance 07/23/17, 10:45AM, Animal control call 07/23/17, 11:00AM, 911 hang up 07/23/17, 11:50AM, Vehicle lockout 07/24/17, 11:25AM, Assist other agency 07/24/17, 05:05PM, Warrant pick up 07/24/17, 08:59PM, Animal control call 07/25/17, 02:55AM, Assist other agency 07/25/17, 05:15PM, Welfare check 07/25/17, 05:30PM, Warrant pick up 07/25/17, 08:15PM, Traffic com-

plaint 07/25/17, 11:04PM, Suspicious activity 07/26/17, 11:20AM, Assist other agency with traffic crash 7/26/17, 05:30PM, Assist other agency 07/26/17, 09:46PM, Juvenile call 07/27/17, 04:30PM, Fraud report 07/27/17, 09:13PM, Juvenile call 07/27/17, 10:35PM, Medical call 07/27/17, 10:48PM, Suspicious activity Arrests: Juvenile, 17 of Turtle Lake, WI. Obstructing an Officer, Felony Bail Jumping, Underage Alcohol Consumption/Possession Juvenile, 17 of Amery. Disorderly Conduct Glen Collins, 71 of Amery. Probation Violation Jonathan Brom, 26 of Amery.

Probation Violation

Polk County Divorces Filed Monday, July 31, 2017 Kevin D. Fairchild, 31, Forest Lake, Minn. and Lindsay R. Jolly, 29, Osceola filed for divorce on July 14, 2017.

Valerie A. Jehlicka, 54, Luck and Michael B. Jehlicka, 64, Grantsburg filed for divorce on July 17, 2017.

Julie A. Newville, 48, Star Prairie and Dean E. Newville, 64, Star Prairie filed for divorce on July 17, 2017.

Mary C. Clark, 59, Cushing and Stephen J. Clark, 60, Cushing filed for divorce on July 18, 2017.

Sabina Soimenova, 31, Amery and Nenad Stoi-

menova, 30, Gillespie, Illinois filed for divorce on July 19, 2017.

Sharah R. Goodman, 33, St. Croix Falls and Dawn L. Goodman, 36, Grantsburg filed for divorce on July 19, 2017.

Sandi W. Lundgren, 69, Centuria and Susan K. Lundgren, 65, Centuria filed for divorce on July 20, 2017.

Katelyn Bartz, 28, Osceola and Justin J. Bartz, 30, Osceola filed for divorce on July 21, 2017.

Suzanne M. Semelis, 61, Deer Park and Andis A. Semelis, 64, Deer Park filed for divorce on July 24, 2017.

Jennifer L. Wallace, 33, Osceola and Todd J. Wallace, 38, Hopkins, Minn. filed for annulment/legal separation on July 26, 2017.

Shannon M. Cox, 37, Milltown and Benjamin H. Cox, 40, Milltown filed for divorce on July 28, 2017.

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100 Years Ago August 2, 1917 L. S. Field Injured Supt. L. S. Field of the Northern Supply Co. received a painful injury Tuesday morning while overseeing some construction work at the company’s elevator.

Work was being done in the wheel pit and Mr. Field had gone into the pit to look after the work when a rock fell from above (about twelve feet) and struck him on the head.

A nasty gash was cut but medical attention was immediately called and with Mr. Field’s characteristic stamina he is still on the job.

First Men Called The first bunch of drafted men will take their examination at Balsam Lake Saturday and another bunch Monday and still another Tuesday.

It is expected that another call other than the 410 already notified to appear will be necessary before the present quota of 205 men, which must be raised

by Polk County for the first draft.

Breaks Record The Fay Auto Co. pulled off another stunt the first of the week and incidentally broke all records in this part of the country.

On Monday evening they received a carload of Fords.

On Tuesday forenoon they received three more carloads (28 machines in all) and every car was unloaded, set up and delivered to a customer the same day.

Successful Chautauqua The Chautauqua proved a success and the attractions and entertainment sent by the Midland Company were excellent.

From a financial standpoint the Chautauqua is not a moneymaker, but from an educational and community view it is without an equal. Even from a financial standpoint the Amery Chautauqua was very successful having cleared something over $40 above expenses and guarantee.

95 Years Ago July 27, 1922 Chief Klingler Warns Riders The use of bicycles and express wagons on the sidewalks is prohibited in this city. Whoever violates this ordinance, will be dealt with according to law. I will deem it a favor if any such case seen will be reported to me.

Henry Klingler, Chief of Police.

Paint White Way The city “White Way” has been much improved in appearance lately by a coat of paint. Marshal Henry Klingler has been doing the work during spare time from other duties and has been doing a fine job.

Watermelon Popular The old-fashioned watermelon retains its popularity. There

Amery’s Main Street in 1894 The photo above shows the thriving city of Amery in the year 1894 as it looked from the south end of main street looking north. From the deeply rutted street to the square fronted pioneer buildings, it had the appearance of any small lumbering town in those days. Six saw mills operated in Amery with as much as 20 million feet of lumber piled along the Apple River at one time.

Back in 1894 the population of Amery was 3,700 with most of this figure coming from the logging hands who moved on once the timber was cut. On the left is the Amery Hotel and to the right of that building is the Webb and Griffin mercantile store.

is something about a watermelon that will bring a smile to the face of even the most hardened dyspeptic.

It no doubt brings back memories of how the ripe melons sort of cracked with a hospitable sound when you broke them open, and laid bare the rich red heart, with the black seeds dotting the surface like the raisins in a cake.

When you slipped your face into the juicy redness, and got yourself all mussed up behind the ears, was there anything in the world quite so delicious?

Away went dull care, and everything was forgotten while the melon lasted. The Lord might have made something better than a ripe watermelon – but he never did!

75 Years Ago July 30, 1942 Legion Wants Your Old Music Records You’ve got a lot of old phonograph records that you’ll never again play.

The boys in the service enjoy them, but they’ll be melted up and made into new records to be enjoyed by the boys in the army, navy, marine corps, merchant marine, air corps, etc.

Artists who contribute their talent free of charge, and make these records for the boys include every well-known person in the country, such as: Kay Kyser, Kate Smith, Gene Autry, Lily Pons, Glenn Miller, Nelson Eddy, Guy Lombardo, Gene Krupa, Nino Martini, Cab Calloway, Danny Kaye and more.

If you have these records bring them to Robert Wallin, at Clay’s Market. Mr. Wallin is commander of the American Legion, which is sponsoring this drive for the old records.

The government needs the material to be melted and made into new records by these famous artists.

60 Years ago August 1, 1957 Woman Found Dead in Attic No coroner’s inquest will be held in the strange death of a Frederic woman who disappeared last January and whose decomposed body was found in a house near Frederic, Undersheriff James Moore disclosed Wednesday. The body of the woman, May Martin, 87, was discovered in the attic of the home she rented four and a half miles west of Frederic, last week.

A doctor, called to the scene, found no indication of head injuries but said that death could have come by strangulation.

However, because of the uncertainty of this and because the woman was known to have had heart trouble, authorities decided against holding an inquest into the death.

The aged woman, rumored to carry large sums of money with her, lived alone. Earlier investigations following her disappearance in January, had failed to uncover any trace of her in the house described as littered with old furniture, boxes, magazines and personal belongings.

A purse containing $250 was found hidden behind some magazines in one of the rooms. An earlier search had unearthed $2,500 in war bonds.

Because of the littered condition of the house, where paths between piled furniture and other articles allowed passage, and because no evidence of robbery could be proven, authorities ruled out the possibility of foul play.

Although previous investigators had looked into the attic, the narrowness of the door and the littered condition of the upstairs room made observation quite difficult. It was later learned, in addition, that the chimney cut off a view of the woman’s body.

The small entrance to the attic made removal of the body impossible. A hole was cut in the ceiling of the room below and the woman’s remains were lowered through the opening.

40 Years Ago July 26, 1977 State Requires Child Shots Last year less than 72 percent of the children attending kindergarten classes in Wisconsin had received all of the immunizations, which will be required this year under the state’s new school Immunization Checkpoint Law, according to Ralph L. Andreano, administrator, Division of Health, Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services.

The law now requires that parents of children entering school for the first time submit information showing that the children have received measles and rubella vaccines after age one as well as four doses each of polio vaccine and DPT (diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus) vaccine.

The law provides exemption from the immunization requirements for medical or religious reasons. Based on preliminary surveys done last fall, less than one percent of all children are expected to apply for these exemptions.

Under the law, the school principal must refuse to admit any child who does not have the immunization history (listing month and year that each dose of the required immunizations were received).

Seventh Person Drowns in Polk Robert L. Fehlen, rural Amery, drowned Thursday about noon at Sand Lake while working for the village of Dresser.

According to the Polk County sheriff’s department, Mr. Fehlen and a second village employee, Mike Anderson, had

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volunteered to recover a 55-gallon drum located under a raft at the swimming beach.

Anderson tried to find the drum, but couldn’t, when Mr. Fehlen decided to try.

The spokesperson said that Fehlen belly flopped off the raft and tried a surface dive. When he was a couple of feet under water he apparently panicked.

Anderson dove into the water to help the floundering man and was pulled under. He returned to the raft and yelled for help.

Less than five minutes after he experienced difficulty, Mr. Fehlen was pulled from the water by two swimming instructors who were on the beach at the time. The victim was pulled up on the raft where cardio-pulmonary resuscitation was given.

Mr. Fehlen was transported to St. Croix Valley Memorial hospital by ambulance, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

His death is the seventh in Polk county waters this year.

35 Years Ago August 3, 1982 Injunction Friday Closes Amery Hotel Following a short hearing, Judge Robert Weisel granted a temporary injunction preventing the owner or her vendee from operating the Amery Hotel for public accommodation.

The action occurred during a 4 p.m. Circuit Court hearing in Balsam Lake.

In early July, the city of Amery asked for the injunction, citing numerous building deficiencies.

Only one person was called to testify.

Phil Henneman, city building inspector for two years, started his testimony by calling the electrical system “very inadequate.”

He described one location where electric wires had become so hot that insulation melted and dripped into a junction box.

“Well, that’s dangerous,” exclaimed the judge.

Henneman continued that in order to service three electrical boxes in the basement containing fuses or circuit breakers, a person would have to stand in water.

He described clogged drains, cardboard fire exit signs, fire exits nailed shut, a dead rat on the basement floor, inoperable hot water boiler and a heating system, which doesn’t work.

At the time the city became aware of the problem, Henneman said 14 persons were living in the hotel. He said two rooms were now occupied.

Weisel asked if the building was salvageable.

“I’d say no,” said Henneman.

He told the judge that it would take a completely new electrical, plumbing, heating and fire alarm system.

According to the city building inspector, several contractors had looked at the structure and estimated it would take $250,000 to meet minimal standards.

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Trump about the plant locating where the former Chrysler plant was in that city.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Foxconn Technology Group’s manufacturing plant in Wisconsin will be the first U.S.-based facility for the Taiwan-based electronics giant. Here are some things to know about the plant:

WHAT IS THE STATE OFFERING?

WHAT WILL IT MAKE? Foxconn is perhaps best known for assembling Apple iPhones in China, but that’s not what would be made at the plant. Instead, it would manufacture liquid crystal display screens used by computers, televisions self-driving cars, aircraft systems and other products, according to Gov. Scott Walker’s administration. The plant would be the first of its kind in North America and the only one not located in Asia.

HOW BIG IS IT? The proposed plant would be the largest economic development project in Wisconsin history. Foxconn plans to initially hire 3,000 workers, but the company said that could grow to 13,000 over six years. The total investment promised by the company is $10 billion.

The Foxconn factory would be 20 million square feet — three times the size of the Pentagon — on a campus spread out over 1.56 square miles.

WHERE WILL IT BE? No exact location for the massive plant has been identified, but Foxconn is eyeing two sites in southeast Wisconsin in Kenosha and Racine counties.

White House Chief of staff Reince Priebus, who is from Kenosha, said he talked with President Donald

Wisconsin school district changes staff social media policy PORTAGE, Wis. (AP) — Employees of a school district in southern Wisconsin will no longer be allowed to use their personal social media accounts to engage students.

Portage Community School District will now require staff members to create a separate social media account that’s open to the general public in order to communicate with students, the Portage Daily Register reported.

“The board feels if you want to celebrate students, it’s better for and expected by the community that we have a social media site open to all members focused on (that activity),” said District Administrator Charles Poches.

The policy prohibits staff from friending or directly communicating with students and from identifying students in photos or video on personal accounts.

School board member Connie Shlimovitz was the lone vote against the measure. She said she worries it’s a step backward at a time when social media is extremely popular.

Portage High School Band Director Tom Shaver frequently uses social media to promote various band events for students and their parents.

Under the new policy, Shaver would have to create a separate account in order to give out information about school-sponsored activity, Poches said.

School board member Chad Edwards said the district hopes to avoid incidents where staff members are disciplined for posts on their social media.

A softball coach in Lodi was disciplined in June for posting about the killing of a raccoon on social media.

Keeping track of infractions is another concern, Shlimovitz said.

The district hopes to be informed of infractions by community members engaged on social media, Poches said.

Wisconsin’s offer to Foxconn includes up to $1.5 billion in income tax credits for job creation, $1.35 billion in income tax credits for capital investment and up to $150 million in sales tax exemptions for the purchase of construction materials.

The incentives would be pro-rated, based on how much is spent and how many jobs are created by Foxconn. There are also provisions that would require Foxconn to repay any of the tax credits if the jobs and investment are not kept in Wisconsin.

The incentives would be spread out over 15 years.

The Legislature must approve the deal, and Walker said he will call a special session for that to happen as soon as next month.

If 13,000 jobs are created, the incentives average to about $230,000 per job. But that doesn’t take into account thousands of other jobs connected to the plant that would be created for its construction and along the supply line. Walker’s administration said there would be 22,000 additional indirect jobs created through the plant’s opening, 16,000 of which would be construction-related.

WHEN WILL IT OPEN? Walker said the plan is for Foxconn to break ground in 2018 with the plant opening in 2020 “if everything goes right,” Walker said. He also said that hiring will start “almost immediately.”

$53,875.

WHAT IS FOXCONN’S RECORD? Foxconn has promised to build plants around the world and backed out. Foxconn promised in 2013, for example, to invest $30 million and hire 500 workers for a new, high-tech factory in Pennsylvania that was never built.

HOW DOES FOXCONN TREAT ITS WORKERS? Foxconn has struggled to meet high safety and other standards expected of consumer electronics brands while keeping costs low. Its Chinese plants making Apple products, especially, have drawn attention for worker suicides, accidents and labor disturbances. Labor advocates say the company imposes excessive overtime and pressure on workers, especially when it ramps up production ahead of new iPhone launches. Foxconn CEO Terry Gou has raised wages and pledged to prevent more deaths.

WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING? Democrats had a mixed response, with some praising the deal as good for the state while also being skeptical about whether Foxconn would fulfill its promises. They also voiced concerns about the company’s record on labor relations. Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has said he hopes to pass the Foxconn bill with bipartisan support, similar to the deal two years ago that led to construction of the new Milwaukee Bucks stadium.

WHAT ARE THE JOBS? Walker said the job will include thousands of engineers and skilled workers with an average salary of

Ex-Wisconsin military who are transgender worry about ban MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to reinstate a ban on transgender service members has left some Wisconsin military personnel who transitioned feeling disappointed and even fearful of what may come next.

Trump said the decision was made to prevent disruption and cut back on medical costs, the Wisconsin State Journal reported.

A study last year by RAND Corp. found that transgender military personnel have little to no impact on military readiness or medical costs.

Sheri Swokowski of DeForest served in the Wisconsin National Guard for nearly 25 years. She waited until after she retired from the military to make her gender transition.

“I’m very disappointed and surprised that the leader of our military would say that transgender military personnel were not capable of defending this country, something they’ve been doing since the 1700s,” Swokowski said.

She’s since gotten a job as a civilian senior analyst at the Pentagon. Swokowski said if the civilian side can work with transgender individuals, the military should be able to do the same.

Darla Lannert, of Oregon, was in the Navy during the Vietnam war. She said she’s worried that Trump’s decision will just be the first of harsher measures aimed at transgender people.

“With the decisions that were made ... we’re not progressing as a country, we’re going backward,” Lannert said. “It’s just pure discrimination and certain-

ly doesn’t have anything to do with cost.”

Lannert began receiving hormone replacement therapy in 2009 at a Veterans Administration facility. But she said the treatment cost was minuscule when compared to treatment she received this year after suffering a heart attack.

Steve Starkey, executive director of OutReach LGBT Community Center in Madison, said studies show that there’s no downside to the military accepting gay or transgender people.

“Trump campaigned on being an LGBT-friendly president,” Starkey said. “He stood on stage with a big rainbow flag and vowed to be an LGBT-friendly president, and he’s done exactly the opposite.”

Ryan says special counsel Mueller is not ‘biased partisan’ MILWAUKEE (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan says special counsel Robert Mueller is not a biased partisan, even as President Donald Trump has decried the investigation into ties between his campaign and Russia as a witch hunt.

Ryan commented Monday during an interview on the “Jay Weber Show” on WISN-AM in Milwaukee.

Ryan says the facts uncovered through the Mueller and congressional investigations will “vindicate themselves.” And he says there’s no question that Mueller is a Republican, noting that he was

first appointed FBI director under Republican President George W. Bush in 2001.

Later Monday, Ryan toured Milwaukee’s MillerCoors brewery to speak about tax reform. He weighed in on senior White House adviser Jared Kushner’s appearance before the Senate intelligence committee saying, “this is just an ongoing part of the investigations.”

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 46 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Sherman L. Klinger PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth March 12, 1934 and date of death July 10, 2017 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 398 40th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005.

3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, August 21, 2017, at 9 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 October 31, 2017.

5. A claim may be filed at the Office of Register of Probate, Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

Jenell L.Anderson Probate Registrar July 19, 2017 Steven J. Swanson, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 608 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 Bar Number 1003029

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS TO ALL THIS MAY CONCERN, please take notice that Primera Foods Corporation, a Wisconsin corporation, (the “Company”), is in the process of dissolving in accordance with and pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §§ 180.1402 and 180.1403.

1. On the 12th day of June, 2017, the Company filed Articles of Dissolution with the office of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes §§180.1402 and 180.1403.

2. All and any claims against the Company must be presented in writing to each of the following addresses.

PRIMERA FOODS CORPORATION Attn: Julie Foss 380 60th Street Clear Lake, WI 54005 With a copy to: Philip Colion Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 3500 Minneapolis, MN 55402-4629 3. Any and all claims against the Company, its directors, officers, or shareholder must be received within two (2) years from the date of this publication or such claims will be forever forfeited.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has executed this Notice this 19th day of June, 2017.

PRIMERA FOODS CORPORATION By: Shay Shevi, Chief Executive Officer

These units are considered abandoned and will be sold at auction Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 9 a.m. Unit #2 owned by Aaron Anderson and Unit #67 owned by Cassandra Grammer.

CLEAR LAKE SELF STORAGE 301 US Hwy. 63, Clear Lake, WI 715-491-0152 or 715-263-2269

Apple River Flowage Aquatic Plant Management Plan Available for Review The 5 year plan addresses prevention of invasive species establishment, harvesting of aquatic plants to allow navigation, minimizing environmental impacts of aquatic plant management, and protecting native plant species through aquatic plant management.

Plan review copy available: Amery Area Public Library and online at arprd.org Comments accepted through August 31, 2017.

Please send comments via mail or e-mail to: Harmony Environmental 516 Keller Ave. S. Amery, WI 54001 harmonyenv@amerytel.net

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Annual Business Meeting Amery City Hall Council Room Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10 a.m.

1. Welcome to all ARPRD residents 2. Call the Meeting to Order/ Set the Agenda 3. Report that Meeting notice officially published in Amery Free Press for 2 consecutive weeks 4. Approval of the Minutes of the 2016 Annual Business Meeting 5. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report from January 1, 2017 until this meeting subject to audit 6. Approval of the Audit Committee‘s Report-January 1, 2017 until the present 7. Reports: a. Weed Harvesting Team-Dale Richardson/ Dave Schleusner b. Clean Boats/ Clean Water and AIS activities-Derrick Carlson and Colin Bursik c. Healthy Lakes Projects 2017 and review of 2016 and 2015-Dave Schleusner d. Polk County AIS and other Plans and activities-Derrick Carlson e. Communications-arprd.org website f. Other reports 8. Action Items: a. Election of a Secretary for Board of Commissioners for years 2018, 2019, 2020 -Angie Johnson a nominee b. Approval of the 2017 updated APM Plan as recommended by the Board c. Approval of pursuing the following grants and applications for 2018: 1. Weed Harvesting 2. Clean Boats/ Clean Water AIS 3. Healthy Lakes Shoreline Buffer Strips d. Approval of the 2018 ARPRD proposed budget as recommended by the Board 9. Recognitions and Thank you’s a. Weed Harvesting Team b. CBCW Inspection Team c. Healthy Lakes Project Team d. APM Planning Team e. Residents of ARPRD 10. Concerns 11. Positive Points 12. Adjournment WNAXLP

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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; nursery available during worship.

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

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church; 7 p.m. Sunday Night Live!

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, Aug. 2: 8:30 a.m. Prayer Ministry Committee, h/Bonnie C. Sunday, Aug. 6: 9:30 a.m. Finance Committee; 9:30 a.m.

Birthday Sunday; 9:45 a.m. Lector meeting; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, Aug. 8: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 1 p.m. Ruth Unit; 7 p.m. Church Council.

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

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

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

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

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 2: 10 a.m. Money Management Morning Series; 6:45 p.m. Money Management Class; 7 pm. Diaconate meeting.

Thursday, Aug. 3: Youth Valleyfair day for Summer Stretch participants; 9:30 a.m. Local Communions; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Aug. 4: 8:30 a.m. Distant Communions; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens.

Sunday, Aug. 6: 10 a.m. Worship service/Communion; 11:15 a.m. Trustee meeting; 11:15 am. Christian Education meeting.

Monday, Aug. 7: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Aug. 8: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 6 p.m. Council meeting.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, Aug. 3: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Summer Stretch goes to Valleyfair, meet at Congo.

Sunday, Aug. 6: 11 a.m. Worship; 5:30 p.m. NUIC Softball game vs. First Lutheran/Our Savior’s at East Field, Jorgenson fields, Amery.

Tuesday, Aug. 8: 7 pm. Church Councils at Little Falls.

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 Thursday, Aug. 3: 7:30 a.m. Summer Stretch to Valleyfair.

Saturday, Aug. 5: 8 a.m. Men’s Group at Ida Mae’s.

Sunday, Aug. 6: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Aug. 8: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East, Balsam Lake , Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:40 a.m. Sunday school.

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

These weekly church messages are contributed by the following:

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“Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, ‘Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.’”

—Mark 9:35 NIV

hat would happen if we changed our job title to servant, even if only in our imagination? How would this change our attitude about being asked to help or do things not explicitly mentioned in our job description? Many become indignant when asked to clean or do things at work that they consider beneath them. But aren’t we all called to serve our fellow man as part of our calling as Christians, and if we are given the opportunity to do this at work, shouldn’t we consider this a blessing. It is a bit strange that paid employees take umbrage at being asked to clean up a spill or help someone when they are, indeed, being paid to do it. Government employees and public officials are sometimes described as public servants, and many police departments use the phrase “to protect and serve” as their motto. We should all take this notion to heart, and actively look for ways that we can be more like a faithful servant at work and at home.

– Christopher Simon

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Thursday, Aug. 3: Summer Stretch goes to Valleyfair; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. Worship; Mission Jamaica serves ice cream.

Tuesday, Aug. 8: 8:30 a.m. Property; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. WIC Clinic.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Saturday, Aug. 5: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Sunday, Aug. 6: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, Aug. 7: 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends meeting.

Tuesday, Aug. 8: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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: 9:45 a.m. Worship.

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

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 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 (formerly First Baptist), 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 office@journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m. All ages SS does not meet during the summer but we will begin on Sept. 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (during the school year).

Wednesday: No Wednesday night activities until the fall (we begin Sept. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m).

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, Aug. 3: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Summer Stretch goes to Valleyfair, meet at Congo; 9 a.m. LF Quilting.

Sunday, Aug. 6: 8 a.m. Worship; 5:30 p.m. NUIC Softball game vs. First Lutheran/Our Savior’s at East Field, Jorgenson fields, Amery.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday, Aug. 6: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

Tuesday, Aug. 8: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Sunday, Aug 6: 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. WorGlenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor ship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Ladies meeting; PasSunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Children’s church, childcare tor visiting shut-ins. provided.

Monday, Aug. 7: Pastor visiting shut-ins.

Wednesday Night Prayer.

Tuesday, Aug. 8: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Fa- SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake ther Eugene Murphy, pastor John Redlich, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367.

Keith Ruehlow, pastor Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 2: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6:15 p.m. Eve- THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY ning Prayer; 6:30 p.m. BRB, games.

SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Thursday, Aug. 3: 8:15 a.m. Weigh In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study. Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Friday, Aug. 4: Youth 5th-12th grade Summer Stretch with Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 Sunday, Aug. 6, from 5-6:30 p.m. Chancellors Quartet will be in concert at Michael Park in Amery. Concessions are availarea churches. a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. Worship service.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., able. In case of rain the event moves to the Congregational Church in downtown Amery.

Tuesday, Aug. 8: 1 p.m. Quilting.

Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles Thursday, Aug. 3: Summer Stretch goes to Valleyfair; 6:30 north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor p.m. VBS setup. www.prairieviewchurch.net Saturday, Aug. 5: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. One Day VBS. Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. WorSunday, Aug. 6: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 5:30 p.m. NUIC Softship service, nursery care. ball game vs. First Lutheran/Our Savior’s at East Field, Jor- OBITUARIES REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery genson fields, Amery.

Tom Hahn, pastor See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. lutheranchurchofamery.com Monday: 10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Pearson, pastor Marian M. Wallberg, 77, of Little Canada, MN, passed Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. Worship Team 1 practice; 10 a.m. away on July 27, 2017.

Preceded in death by parents, Nels and Hilma WallSunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time. Worship service with Communion. berg and brother, Richard.

Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Tuesday, Aug. 8: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer.

Survived by sister, Betty Weiss and brother, LaVern Prayer; Kids Club, Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May).

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth (Kathryn) Wallberg; nieces, nephews and friends.

A variety of small groups (AA, men’s & women’s) are also Scow, pastor Marian was a long time employee of The St. Paul held throughout the week.

Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

Companies.

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday Visitation Thursday, August 3rd, 5-8 p.m. at HolRev. Geri E. Sola school. comb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home, 515 W. Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship.

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

Hwy. 96, Shoreview, MN. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship followed by Coffee Fellowship.

201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Communion will be the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-553- WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake 3386.

Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, KANABEC Fr. John Long, pastor COUNTYSunday: 10 a.m. Worship.

Mass: 8 a.m. Wednesday.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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More area happenings and events can be found on the Out & About page Amery American Legion July 4 Raffle Winners $500: TNT Metals, Somerset $250: Steve Guise, Roberts $100: Susan Hegg, Amery $50: Grant Smith, Madison $50: Doug Elmer, Amery $50: Gloria Beaver, Amery

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 5th: Jukebox Live 8 pm-12 am

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th: The Compromise 8 pm-12 am

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th: Open Jukebox 8 pm -12 am

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th: Open Jukebox 8 pm-12 am

Growlers now available!

Choose from 23 tappers!

FREE WILL DONATION ACCEPTED

Music provided by Craig Draxten and Dick Armbruster

Willow Ridge Healthcare

Picnic and General Informational Gathering at Garfield Park Tuesday, August 22 6-8 p.m.

Sponsored by the Republican Party of Polk County

Sweet Corn, Brats, Buns, Plates and utensils will be provided.

Potluck for salads, desserts and drinks.

Garfield Park, 776 130th St., Amery SW corner of Wapogasset Lake off of County Road F

5:00-6:30 p.m.

Michael Park, Amery, Wis. Concessions 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Holy Donuts! Hot Dogs, Pop FREE Popcorn, Water and Slushies!

400 Deronda St., Amery

MONTHLY BOOK SALE

Thursday, Aug. 3, 4-7 Saturday, Aug. 5, 9-2

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY 225 Scholl Ct. (lower level)

Special: $1 grab bags Drawing $10 merchandise Donations of books, CDs, DVDs in good, clean condition gratefully accepted.

(No musty books, VHS, encyclopedias, textbooks, Readers Digest please)

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Sunday, August 13 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bar-B-Qued Chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls, bars, beverages FREE-WILL OFFERING

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After-Fair photos in the B Section

A free will offering for Chancellor’s Quartet will be received If it rains: Event moves to the Congregational Church in downtown Amery Sponsored by: Amery Free Lutheran Church, Apple River Community Church, Congregational Church and East Lincoln Alliance Church

GDSI’s Second Annual Business Softball Tournament and Vendor Event Amery GDSI Wellness team is hosting a softball tournament that invites businesses in the local area to challenge each other to a fun tournament, and collect donations for a local charity, the Wisconsin Burn Center and Children’s Burn Camp. : lude s inc friend e i t i v Acti l - put a l i a i a J .

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Team Rosters, Tournament from 9 a.m. until 5 or 6 p.m.

Waivers & $25 Vendor Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. entry fee ASAP Silent Auction 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (winners announced shortly after 5 p.m.)

All spectators and shoppers welcome!

Concessions by Sir Smoke A Lot BBQ and Holy Donuts!

Thank You to those who have donated to our silent auction: Norwex Circus World Museum Paparazzi Betty Brinn’s Children’s 45th Parallel Distillery Museum Wild Mountain Flyover America Green Bay Packers Amery Police Dept.

Apple River Hideaway (autographed football) Assure Partners of MN Pink Zebra (Twins tickets) Vantel Pearls Crickets Abby and Anna My Pillow Boutique Farm Table, Amery Young Living Essential Oils

All remaining proceeds from entrance fees, silent auction will be donated to Wisconsin Burn Center and Children’s Burn Camp

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Abby & Anna Boutique Pink Zebra Vantel Pearls Young Living Crafty Stuff Scentsy Jamberry For more info and to join the sale or the tournament please contact: Cheri Richards, Human Resource Manager, 715-268-6495 ext. 216, richardsc@gdsiswitches.com or Tom Bronkhorst, Receiving/Inspection, Wellness Team Chairman, receiving@gdsiswitches.com or Tia Storm, Inventory Manager/Wellness team co-chair, inventory@gdsiswitches.com

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Festival Theatre to present ‘The Children’s Hour’ Several talented local youth actors have a chance to shine in Festival Theatre’s upcoming show, The Children’s Hour.

The show, which will open on August 12th, features several youth ‘veterans’ of the Festival Stage, including Alaina Driscoll, Jenna Driscoll, Sidrah Edwards, Ellie Eklof, Carl Hallberg, Lucy Herman, Frankie Miller, Sienna Shoop, and Brecken Styles.

The show, which deals with some difficult

themes such as lying and bullying, will be a challenge, especially for Frankie Miller and Lucy Herman who play two of the girls involved in starting a rumor which drastically changes the lives of the teachers at their school.

But Miller and Herman, both of whom attend the St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, feel up to challenge. Herman says, “I like exploring my characters and seeing how they are different from characters I have

played before.”

The show opens on August 12th and enjoys a limited run through the 27th with only 8 performances, so patrons are encouraged to reserve tickets ahead of time to ensure a seat.

Tickets are $26 for adults, $15 for youth 5-18, and seats will be filling up fast. Tickets can be purchased at FestivalTheatre.org, by emailing festivaltheatreboxoffice@gmail.com or by calling the box office at 715-483-3387.

AREA GOLF LEAGUES Amery Women’s Golf League 18-HOLE LEAGUE July 26 results A Flight Low gross: Sheryl Forshier Low net: Judy Collier Low putts: Sheryl Forshier Game of the day: Judy Collier B Flight Low gross: Ione Gjerde Low net: Susan Olson Low putts: Jan Reichert Game of the day: Ione Gjerde C Flight Low gross: Daryl Beadle and Mary Jo Smith Low net: Vi Nelson Low putts: Daryl Beadle Game of the day: Vi Nelson Chip-ins: Nylla Hanson #9, Vi Nelson #18 Birdies: Judy Collier #15, Sheryl Forshier #6, #8, #14 9-HOLE LEAGUE July 26 results Division A Low gross: Sue Wears 50 Low net: Gwen Wold 37 Low putts: Sue Wears 16 Division B Low gross: Sally Christenson 53 Low net: Sally Christenson 34 Low putts: Bette Elmer 14 Division C Low gross: Amanda Wold 61 Low net: Amanda Wold 31 Low putts: Jill Olson 17 Game: Total par 5s: Sue Wears 21

Clear Lake Women’s Golf League July 25 results A Flight Low gross: Cheri Lee 45 Low net: Cindy Johnson 33 Low putts: Marlys Lauritsen 16 B Flight Low gross: Gina Buhr 46 Low net: Mary Schradle Mau 32 Low putts: Darlene Emerson and Denise Severson 15 C Flight Low gross: Laura Gehrman 54 Low net: Lori Paulson 30 Low putts: Deb Hahn 16 D Flight Low gross: Andrea Legut 55 Low net: Bonnie Fox, Marianne Lillie and Gretchen Demulling 31 Low putts: Laurene Klatt 14 Games: Gina Buhr, Cindy Lundmark, Cathy Lee (2), Amy Lundgren and Gretchen Demulling Birdies: Cheri Lee Chip ins: Denise Severson, Darlene Emerson and Linda Shafer TEAM STANDINGS Rowdy Rebels .................21 Slice Girls................... 15 Sharks ............................21 Chipper Chicks ......... 12 7 Brothers .......................21 Golf Bags ..................... 9 Goof Balls .......................18 Backwoods Hackers ... 9 Wild Whackers ..............15 Happy Hookers............ 9

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It could be said—there’s something in the water, something that makes people buy homes on lakes and listen to waves lapping on shores for hours on end. That feeling is

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here, every Sunday morning, even if only for an hour. And even if you don’t live on the lake.

For some, it feels closer to God than any building ever could.

As a prayer from a July 16

service reads: “Holy God, Gracious Creator, forgive us for not seeing the beauty that surrounds us.

Forgive us when we look at screens and not sunsets; forgive us when we read about a crisis and do not respond. Forgive us for thinking that we are the source of power and beauty and life. Turn us around and give us new eyes: eyes to see hope in the clouds, eyes to see life in the blades of grass, to see power in the water and stone.”

Camp Wapo Director Heather Eggert invites the public to come enjoy a Sunday morning by the beach—no boat required. It truly is something that must be experienced to appreciate. Pets are welcome, as are beach blankets, sun hats, and kids playing in the sand during the sermon. The services are primarily Lutheran focused, but all denominations are welcome, says Eggert. Grab a cup of coffee and take a spot in the shade, or the sun if you prefer. Musicians lead the group in song, and handouts are provided in lieu of hymnals. Communion is also offered.

Organizers invite various guest pastors from throughout the area to lead attendees in a weekly message. This sum-

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Worshippers recieve a lakeside communion during the weekly ‘Boat In.’

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Kirsten Kelly speaks about the ‘Fear of running out’ during ‘Boat In’ service on July 16.

mer’s ‘Boat In’ theme is “Fearless,” with uplifting thoughts inspired by some of society’s biggest fears—like fear of the

future, fear of the uncontrollable, fear of condemnation, or fear of not having enough.

Don’t miss the remainder of this year’s remaining ‘Boat In’ services, or you’ll be have to wait until Memorial weekend of next year: •August 6—‘Fear of Death’ with speaker Heather Eggert •August 13—‘Fear of being without hope’ with speaker Kristin Paulson •August 20—‘Fear in Doubts’ with speaker Paul Oman •August 27—‘Fear of Troubles in the World’ with speaker Keith Ruehlow •September 3—‘Fear of Love’ with a speaker yet to be determined In the event of rain, services are moved indoors at the camp.

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swamp-laden topography of each parcel in question, the restrictions and expense that either fi lling the wetland or re-routing around it would create, and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and city financial restraints that would make developing more than one road nearly impossible.

A July 19 meeting of the city’s finance committee pulled together roughly 25 interested parties in an effort to hash out what has become a very complicated path toward progress. The group included Amery Economic Development officials, city officials and council members, engineering representatives, two attorneys, three separate property owners, and DOT representatives.

Original approvals had been in place for the city to expand the use of Doug Rinehart’s existing permit to create a road westward from Highway 46 to intersect with another yetto-be-created road running north and south along the industrial park property. That plan would not have required additional DOT approval, and would have avoided existing wetlands while still allowing access to the industrial park property at the least cost to the city.

Anderson, meanwhile, has proposed that the city move the road 500 feet to the north between his proposed hotel location and property owned by Countryside Cooperative.

But that proposal is not without flaws.

For safety reasons, at the current speed limit DOT officials require 1000 feet between access points to Highway 46.

And changing the speed limit on a state highway is a process that is equally if not more bureaucratic.

“Every access point out there is an introduction of potential conflict points, and the possibility of additional accidents to occur,” said Mark Bowker of the DOT, who explained his agency’s desire for a more planned approach.

“You’re growing and expanding outwards. Let’s look at a way we can do this systematically, with frontage roads, etc. so it’s not reacting individually every time another business comes along.”

Adding to the complexity,

the proposal could also negate the current access permit obtained by Doug Rinehart, limiting his options for future direct access to Highway 46.

And worse yet, the new road would either have to pass through swamp to connect to the industrial park, or be re-routed across property currently owned by Countryside Cooperative. Both options would be more expensive to the city, and one would require Countryside Cooperative to give up a significant chunk of its dry land.

Finance committee member Rick Van Blaricom noted that the city picking up the tab of going through swamp was not on the table.

“The city cannot afford to go across wetland. But if we can come in across [the property line] and then curve south so we miss the wetland, as far as I’m concerned that’s not a big issue. It lengthens the street just a little bit but that’s practically moot.”

Van Blaricom pointed out that the only loser in that suggestion appeared to be Rinehart, who would no longer have a road developed along his property. Rinehart, however, seemed agreeable.

“I’m not worried about my property, as far as developing it, but I want access to it,” said Rinehart.

Feasibility of the proposal remains in question, pending DOT approval of the new access point and Countryside Cooperative agreeing to use a large chunk of its property to keep the road on dry land.

Countryside Coop CEO Frank Brenner was reluctant, but optimistic. “I believe that our board and our company wants to be good neighbors. I don’t think we’re here to try and hold off future development. But it’s a decision that Larry [Kuhl] and I would not be able to make. We’re governed by an eleven-member board. But we would be open to ideas, absolutely.”

Questions like who would pay for the land for the proposed road were asked during the hour-and-a-half long meeting, but remain unanswered, as does the overarching question of what is best for city?

Anderson was pressed as to whether or not he would commit to building the hotel if the city committed to changing its plans and moving the road.

“We have a plan already for a road that works pretty well for the city,” said city attorney Terry Dunst. “And what we’re talking about is moving it to accommodate [Anderson].

“You shouldn’t tie me into this one hundred percent, I’ve been committed for two years,” said Anderson. “This is for the City of Amery.”

Anderson can’t yet speculate about a timeline for the revised hotel concept. Funding from the existing TIF district is also on Anderson’s list of wants for the project.

“If we can’t use the TIF dollars to build that thing, it can’t be built,” according to Anderson. “The taxes would kill you.”

That TIF district has yet to

accumulate much of anything in the way of a balance.

But it might not matter much anyway, as Anderson points out.

“If Countryside’s board

doesn’t go along with this we’re back to where we were before.”

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Amery City Hall’s side conference room was filled to capacity for a July 19 meeting on the proposed road development.

A drawing by SEH Engineering shows an originally proposed and approved road (red solid line) that would have provided access to the city’s industrial park property from Highway 46. Ron Anderson has asked the city to move a portion of the road north to his property line between Countryside Cooperative in order to accomodate a hotel concept that has yet to be solidified. The new proposed road (dotted red line) would avoid wetland areas identified in green and yellow. According to city officials, going accross or through wetland would be cost prohibitive to the city and is not an option.

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around. (Willie Nelson)

If you like BLT’s, you may like this impossible-type pie. It is flavorful and colorful, too.

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IMPOSSIBLE PIE BLT STYLE Cook/fry 12 slices bacon so it is crisp, then drain and crumble.

Spray a 9” glass deep-dish pie plate. Sprinkle the crumble bacon onto the bottom.

Sprinkle on top of the crumbled bacon: 1 c. shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz.)

Combine well in medium bowl: 1/2 c. baking mix (or Bisquick original) 1/3 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing 3/4 c. milk 2 eggs pepper to taste Slowly pour this mixture on top of the bacon and cheese.

Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Put onto wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes or so.

Spread on top of the baked pie: 2 T. mayonnaise or salad dressing Sprinkle on top: 1 c. shredded lettuce thinly sliced tomato slices or seeded and coarsely chopped tomatoes Serves 4-6.

be a side or a main dish.

GARBANZO BEAN MEDLEY Sauté in skillet until tender: 1 small zucchini, cubed 1 tsp. olive oil Add and sauté for 1 minute longer: 2 tsp. minced garlic Stir in: 1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained) 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Heat through. When ready to serve, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, feta or cheese of your choice. Serves 2-4.

Cobblers are easy and will make a delicious dessert. Add a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream/ topping for an extra-special treat.

FRESH BERRY COBBLER Combine in saucepan: 1/2 c. sugar 1 T. cornstarch Add and combine: 4 c. raspberries or blueberries 2 T. water 1 tsp. lemon juice Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, then continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour the berry mixture into a 9” glass baking dish (2 qt.).

Combine in bowl: 1 c. baking mix (or Bisquick original) 1/4 c. milk 1 T. sugar 1 T. melted butter Stir until just combined and dough forms. Drop dough by 6 T. onto the hot berry mixture. Bake at 400° for about 20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and topping is light brown. Remove from oven and put onto wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm. When serving add a dollop of whipped cream/topping or a scoop of ice cream, if desired. Serves 6.

This is a quick and easy salad. You can add other vegetables, if you wish, but this is the basic recipe.

QUICK SALAD Combine in large bowl: 8 c. fresh broccoli florets 1 small red onion, chopped 1-1/2 c. cubes or shredded cheddar cheese (or your choice) 1 large red apple, cubed 1 c. chopped pecans Combine and drizzle over the salad: 1/2 c. vinaigrette salad dressing (your choice) 1/2 tsp. lemon juice Serve immediately. Serves 8-10. If you’re not going to serve right away, refrigerate and add the dressing just before serving. Other suggestions for added vegetables could be shredded carrots, chopped red or yellow bell peppers, freshly chopped asparagus, shredded lettuce, baby spinach leaves, fresh cauliflower florets, etc. Be creative with this salad and use vegetables you like.

Tip: When you want bananas for more than a couple of days, select ripe to almost green bananas. Then you’ll have bananas for several days instead of all of them ripening at once.

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This dessert is made with a pie crust but is not a pie as such. Put the filling into the center of the crust and fold crust over most of the filling.

BLUEBERRY ALMOND TART Combine in large bowl: 2 c. fresh blueberries (washed and well drained) 1/3 c. sugar 1-1/2 T. cornstarch 2 T. water 1/4 tsp. almond extract Put 1 pie crust onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Spread on top and press into the pie crust a bit: 1/4 c. sliced almonds Spoon the blueberry mixture in the center of the crust and spread to 2” from edges of the crust. Fold the pie crust up over the filling and press crust edges together slightly. Sprinkle some sugar around the top of the pie crust. Center will be open and filling can be seen.

Bake at 375° for about 30 minutes, then sprinkle 1/4 c. sliced almonds on top of the crust and filling.

Continue to bake for another 5 minutes or until crust is golden. Put onto wire rack to cool. Serve slightly warm or room temperature. Serves 4-6.

These are fun little rollups. Serve as appetizers or for any meal or pot luck. They are tasty, not difficult to make and look festive. Make ahead because the rollups need chilling time.

TORTILLA ROLLUPS Place 5 whole wheat flour tortillas (6”) onto a flat surface.

Spread some on top of each tortilla: 2 T. cream cheese (reg. or low-fat) Sprinkle on top: 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed Chop fresh red bell pepper to make 2 T. (roast the peppers if you wish). Drain on a paper towel.

Thinly slice 1/2 cucumber.

Put a slice of deli turkey onto each tortilla.

Top with the red bell pepper, cucumber slices.

Roll up each tortilla and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Remove the plastic wrap from each one, cut each roll into 5 slices and secure with a toothpick. Put onto a serving plate or tray. Makes 25 rollups.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer, 6:30 pm AA -Polk County Clean Sweep at the Recycling Center

9 am-noon Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park 10 am Golden Age Manor Family Council meets on the Sun Pork -GDSI Softball Tournament and vendor event at Jorgenson Fields -Polk, Burnett Relay for Life at the Polk County Fairgrounds

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii games, 6:30 pm 500 Cards

Community Center: Community Center: 8 am 8 am Coffee Club, Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 8:30 am Foot Clinic, 9 am Hand & Foot 2, 9 am Low Impact 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, Aerobics, 10 am AA, 1 pm Staying Financial1 pm Bridge, 1 pm ly Fit Seminar, 6 pm DuCribbage, 7 pm AA plicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 4-7 pm Pig Roast 8:15 am Amery Housat Willow Ridge ing Authority monthly Healthcare board meeting at the AHA office 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Dekotah has a glossy black coat, amber green eyes and a bobbed tail.

And if that isn’t enough, she also has a fantastic personality.

Dekotah

likes attention, is playful and curious; she gets along with other cats and doesn’t mind dogs. Her easy going happy character makes her a good candidate for a family with children. They won’t be grabbing her naturally bobbed tail. She could very well have Manx in her bloodlines, as the tail does not appear to have been docked. Dekotah is spayed, vaccinated and feline leukemia tested. She is ready to make your acquaintance. Adopt today.

The Arnell Donation Wish List of items needed throughout the year includes: Tidy Cat Litter, Kitten Chow, Dog Biscuits, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Windex, Lysol, Dawn, and more Tidy Cat Kitty Litter. These items are used daily at the shelter. They keep our shelter smelling good clean, our animals cared for and a little spoiled. By donating these items you help our budget stretch further for the animals.

For the month of August, Dick’s Fresh Market in Amery and Osceola is offering for donation to the Arnell Humane Society, our #1 Wish List

item, Tidy Cat Kitty Litter. It’s so easy to donate at Dick’s.

Look for the donation display during your grocery store visit. Donation cards with a special UPC code will be available to add to your cart. At check out, the cashier will add a 20 pound bag of Tidy Cat Kitty Litter at the discounted rate of $5.00 to your grocery total. The litter will be collected at Dick’s Fresh Market and delivered to our shelter. No fuss, no muss; it couldn’t be easier or more appreciated. A big thank you to Dick’s Fresh Market and to all who donate through this Kitty Litter donation opportunity.

The Arnell Dog Kennel is bursting with Adoptable potential, small, medium and large. Rex is a Black Pug mix. He would just love a quiet home where he could lavish attention and kisses on his caregiver. Scott is a Black and Tan Min Pin-Italian Greyhound Mix. Scott is a Lap Dog. He is okay with other dogs, but they make him a little nervous. For that reason, he would like to be your only main squeeze couch potato.

Scott has the personality, long legs and head of the Italian Greyhound and Min Pin markings.

Patrick is a medium sized Chesapeake Retriever Mix. He loves to be outdoors, sniffing out critters and enjoying the sunshine. Nova is a six year old Papillon-Sheltie Mix. He has butterfly ears and a long White and Sable coat. Nova would do well in home with active older children.

Esme, Sara and Skipper are Medium Large dogs.

Not really Large Large; they are Medium Large.

Esme is a Catahoula Mix. She has a lovely light Brindle coat with white stockings, belly and stripe up her nose. Esme is friendly to all, happy to play with dogs, respectful of cats and super with people. Everyone who meets her is taken with her. Sara and Skipper are young eight month old Border Collie Mixes with short coats. They are silly and happy. These siblings are ready and waiting for a new home to meld into the routine and learn new things.

Orange seems to be the stray cat color of 2017.

Five of our adoptable male cats are Orange.

Gomez is a short hair Orange Tabby. Gomez would make a good only cat or the outdoor cat that would keep others from joining the barn. He is active and friendly to people. Diego is Orange Tabby and White; he is easy going and a delight to spend time with. Logan is light Orange and White; super friendly. Webber has short hair and is solid Orange Tabby. He Loves Loves attention. And Coleman is a five year old Long Hair Orange Tabby who is ready to settle down to enjoy the good life.

Visit our adoptable pets Monday through Saturday. Remember them when you are shopping at Dick’s Fresh Market in Amery and Osceola. Photos and descriptions are available on our web site: ARNELLHUMANE. ORG. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715 268-7387.

Raising the Flag

by Larry Phillipson 7-25-2017

July ninth I had my moment of fame, I raised the flag at the Twin's baseball game.

Forty thousand loyal souls were there, a monument so great, almost more than one could bear.

I went through hell and I expect respect, no more or less than what's in the deck.

Everyone knows that I am fair and square, not guilty of any slander unfair.

Talk is cheap, but it takes money to buy whiskey, was a favorite saying when I felt frisky.

When a man gets old he's good for his money, he's too old to give anything else to his honey.

One of these days I'll understand and let go, forget about my eyes and other woes, until that time I'll keep plugging along, and try to keep up along with the throng.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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USDA Funding Available to Help Low-Income Individuals and Families Buy or Repair Homes USDA Rural Development has funding available for very low and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area.

“Safe, affordable housing and the availability of credit are key to the growth and prosperity of rural communities,” said Acting State Director, Dave Schwobe. “USDA Rural Housing Programs have provided stability and opportunity for over 60 years and we value what we have accomplished.”

USDA Rural Development’s Rural Housing Programs offer a broad range of homeownership assistance available to individuals and families who wish to, or currently, live in rural areas, cities and communities. The Rural Housing Program area of USDA Rural Development has the ultimate goal of providing affordable homeownership opportunities to Wisconsin residents.

USDA’s Direct Home Loan Program offers financing to qualified very-low and low income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required and the interest rate could be as low as one percent with a subsidy. Applicants

must meet income and credit guidelines and demonstrate repayment ability. The program is available in rural communities of 20,000 people or less.

The maximum loan amount for repair is $20,000 at a one percent interest rate, repayable for up to 20 years.

Grants of up to $7,500 are available to homeowners 62 and older and must be used to remove health or safety hazards, such as fixing a leaking roof, installing indoor plumbing or replacing a furnace.

Portions of all counties in Wisconsin are eligible for Rural Development programs with the exception of Milwaukee County. Visit https://eligibility/sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do to determine if you are within the established income limit based on household size and county and if the home you wish to purchase or repair is located within an eligible area.

For further information on USDA Rural Development programs, call us at 715-345-7611 or visit our website at www.rd.usda.gov/wi.

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Wisconsin Interstate Park Calendar of Events The following events will be held this week at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls. A Wisconsin State Park pass is required for all events.

Wednesday, August 2nd, 5:30 -6:45 pm Trail Running Experience the ups and downs of Trial Running in beautiful Wisconsin Interstate Park with Sterling Kulke, life-long runner and Certified Natural Trainer from the Monkey Bar Gym in Madison, WI. If you are an indoor runner, you will want to try trail running! Sterling will provide you with running tips to keep you healthy and enjoying the out-of-doors. Come prepared to run! Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Thursday, August 3rd, 10:00 – 11:00 am Nature’s Story Time Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a Nature Story, Activity and Snack. Bring your own water. Meet at the Beach House.

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Best Places to Fish in Wisconsin: Near the Twin Cities

BY TRAVEL WISCONSIN

Tourists and residents of Minneapolis-St. Paul don’t need to travel far from the border to find outstanding fishing destinations in their neighboring state of Wisconsin. From the Mississippi River to the St. Croix River and several topnotch bass and muskie lakes - great fishing action is only a short drive away.

Here are five of our favorite Wisconsin fishing destinations near the Twin Cities area with tips to help you land the next big one!

Mississippi River Pool 4

Mississippi River Pool 4 is the longest pool on the Mississippi River in terms of river miles and has both the largest water area and longest shoreline. The multitude of public

Thursday & Friday, 1 - 3 pm Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 4 pm Beach House Nature Center is Open!

Drop-In activities…borrow a fishing rod, play with your child, create critters….. Many interesting activities will be offered at the Beach House.

Friday, August 4th, 7:00 – 8:00pm Encounter a Critter? - You don’t want to miss it!

Tammi Hasselquist, educator from the Wildlife Educational Park – Fawn-Doe-Rosa, will provide a unique outdoor learning experience. She will explain the possible animals we may see while camping, awareness of the animal’s behavior and safety for all. We may even have a chance to see two or three live animals! Bring our own chairs and meet Tammi and her furry friends in the middle of the North campground.

Saturday, August 5th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm Star in a Skit Let your inner storyteller shine through as you take part in a nature themed story. All ages welcome. Meet at Camp Interstate.

Sunday, August 6th, 9:00 – 10:00 am Pondering the Potholes Take a relaxing hike on the Pothole Trail while learning about the unique geology of Interstate Park. Meet at the Pothole Trail sign.

Do you have a family member with memory loss who lives in a care facility?

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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to the dam to spawn. Hair jigs in ¼ to ½ oz. or a plain, round jig head with a twister tail and a minnow work well. River rigs or three ways rigs are a good technique for a light walleye bite.

•Crappie are found most of the year in moving water close to deep water with fallen trees or underwater brush. Slip bobbers with a jig and minnow combination work well. Waxies and small plastics are also successful.

Bone Lake Bone Lake is one of Wisconsin's top muskie lakes. Mid-June through July is considered prime time for trophies. Largemouth bass are abundant and 6-pounders are not uncommon. Perch, crappie and bluegill add to the mix.

FISHING TIPS: •The end of June to mid-July is considered the “hottest” period for muskie action. Bucktails with silver blades and black or purple hair are popular; crankbaits in perchor crappie-patterns also produce.

•Perch, crappie and bluegill are numerous and can provide excellent action, especially during the winter months. Mousies, waxies or minnows on teardrop jigs are local favorites.

St. Croix River Mississippi River Pool 4 extends from the Lock and Dam 4 near Alma, Wis. upstream to Lock and Dam 3 near Hager City, Wis.

park facilities in the region including Wabasha Municipal Park, Bay Point Park, Barn Bluff Municipal Park, Colville Municipal Park, Hok-Si-La Municipal Park, Ohuta Municipal Park, McChill Municipal Park and Roscher Park make for plenty of opportunity for fishing and sightseeing.

FISHING TIPS: •Walleye start their annual migration in the spring up the river

This stretch of the St. Croix River, from Stillwater, Minn., to St. Croix Falls, Wis., is part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

The deep main channel, island, and side channels offer top smallmouth action. Muskie, walleye, crappie, catfish and white bass are also around.

FISHING TIPS: •The rock/rubble habitat found throughout the river supports an excellent smallmouth bass population. Shorelines that have a combination of rock and submerged wood tend to produce the most fish.

•The cool water of tributaries and springs attract northern pike and muskie during hot summer

months. Anchor just outside the cool water zones and cast deep-diving crankbaits. If the fish are neutral, try soaking a large sucker below a bobber.

Deer Lake If you’re looking for a top notch bass and muskie lake, stop right here. Deer Lake is probably one of the best action lakes in the state of Wisconsin for these species. Although trophy fish are limited, good numbers of both species are available and have good growth rates. A recent study showed a muskie population of one mature fish, (thirty inches or longer) per acre!

FISHING TIPs: •In spring, fish the warmer waters of the shallow bay in the northwest corner of the lake for muskie and northern pike with small bucktails or 6-inch Grandma baits.

Slowly “twitch” your lure above the new weed growth.

•The steep, hard-bottomed south shoreline can provide excellent fall muskie action. Cast yellow, white or black bucktails along the piers, docks and weedlines for muskie and bass. Bluegill and perch are also available.

Balsam Lake The best fishing on Balsam Lake occurs in spring and late fall. Look for largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, bluegill and crappie. Keying in on weed points and inside turns tends to yield the most fish.

FISHING TIPS: •During summer, walleye are often found along the deep weedlines and are taken by backtrolling a small weedless jig and leech. If active fish are located, then switch to slip bobber rigs.

•Work the weed flats quickly with spinnerbaits or buzzbaits for largemouth bass. Once a concentration of fish is found, thoroughly work the area with Texas-rigged plastic worms.

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Polk among counties recognized for childcare performance Thirty-four Wisconsin counties were recently recognized by the Department of Children and Families for meeting all performance standards in the administration of the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program which supports low-income working families by subsidizing a portion of the cost of quality child care while the parents or caregivers are working or participating in another approved activity.

The counties earned the certificate of excellence by providing timely service to parents in need of child care services and meeting the standards for a high level of accuracy in eligibility and authorizations determination.

“In 2016, the Wisconsin Shares

child care subsidy program helped more than 45,000 low income families pay for the safe and regulated child care they needed in order to work or prepare for work,” said Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson.

“Counties that meet the Department of Children and Families’ high performance standards are doing the best job of helping these families get and keep child care with minimal disruption. We recognize and thank counties for this achievement, which benefits both families and employers.”

The performance standards were put in place in 2013 in consultation between the Department of Children and Families and the Wisconsin County Human Ser-

vices Association. The child care performance standards exhibited by the following counties directly translates into a high level of services to families, high accuracy in program administration, and conscientious stewardship of the state and federal funds that support the child care subsidy program: Calumet, Chippewa, Crawford, Dane, Douglas, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Lafayette, Manitowoc, Marathon, Milwaukee Early Care Administration (MECA), Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Polk, Portage, Racine, Richland, Rock, Shawano, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washburn, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago.

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SCRMC Celebrates 23rd Annual World Breastfeeding Week World Breastfeeding Week will be celebrated around the world August 1-7. In honor of World Breastfeeding, St. Croix Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) will be holding a celebration in the Riverbend Conference Room from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3rd. The organization will also recognize the 10-year-anniversary of The Latch, SCRMC’s breastfeeding support group that began in 2007.

Everyone is invited to attend. SCRMC would also like to extend a very special invitation to “alumni” women and children of The Latch to drop by and share your stories.

•Cake and coffee

•Gifts for each attendee •A special drawing In a statement about the event, the organization says, “At St. Croix Regional Medical Center, we strive to provide many levels of support to all of our breastfeeding families and employees. Our facility staffs an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who can help families to achieve their breastfeeding goals.

IBCLC’s can assist with all breastfeeding issues from pregnancy through weaning, and works sideby-side with our OB nurses, doctors, and midwives to provide you with the most comprehensive care possible.”

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 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

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

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

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

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

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge.

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.

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 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. •New MIP for women with college aged children meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Contact Lanni Meagher 715-268-5270.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time.

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859.

Overeaters Anonymous Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin.

Through our regular activities we provide opportunities for families to come together to enrich their students’ learning experiences with special classes, field trips, play dates, and celebrations. We facilitate regular time together which provides social, academic and character-building activities for our children while parents encourage and support each other through the homeschooling journey. We also strive to serve our surrounding communities through projects that emphasize selflessness and provide opportunities for parents and children to use their gifts and talents to serve others. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month.

For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@ amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

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

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

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

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

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact 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..

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

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Harvesting from the Garden Now that you are seeing the results of all your labor from your garden you may be questioning what to do with the fruits and veggies. There are many options. Fresh veggies are a summer staple.

Garden Salads with fresh red Variety tomatoes and bright green cucumbers are Julie Kuehl, the great prize of sumPolk County mer gardens. If you Master Gardener want to save some of that produce for those long winter months but you’re not sure about doing actual canning like grandma, a simpler method is to freeze fruits and veggies.

Crops that freeze well are berries, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, chard, collards, corn, eggplant, green beans, herbs, kale, kohlrabi, okra, peas, peppers, spinach, squash and tomatoes.

Freezing basics start with fruits and veggies that are in excellent condition and thoroughly cleaned. Most veggies need to be blanched for 2-5 minutes or until they are just done but not mushy.

(Blanching is the process of heating veggies with boiling water and then immediately plunging them into iced water). Once you have blanched the veggies and they have cooled they can be placed in ziploc bags, jars or other freezer safe containers. Blanched fruits and veggies can also be patted dry and then placed in single layers on a cookie sheet and frozen. Once frozen, they can be removed and placed in freezer containers.

(This allows veggies to be frozen without them sticking together). Unless you

Book sales monthly at the library Summer reading The library’s summer reading program, “Build a Better World,” runs through August 12. Upcoming events include: Steam Camp for Kids—Engineering Feats, August 3 at 12:30 p.m.; Snake Discovery—Live Reptiles, August 3 at 1:30 p.m.; Pizza and Pages Party for Teens, August 9 at 4 p.m.; Steam Camp for Kids—Multimedia Art Workshop, August 10 at 12:30 p.m.; and, Menagerie of Pets, August 10 at 1:30 p.m. The complete summer reading program is available at the library or online at www.amerylibrary.org.

Storytime Family Storytime for 2-6 year-olds is offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime is followed by engaging early learning activities at 10:30 a.m.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third

are freezing liquids, you should remove as much air as possible from bags. (If you are one of the lucky ones that have a vacuum sealer this job will be much quicker). Most fruits and veggies will last 8-12 months in the freezer if processed properly.

Fresh herbs can be stored either by dehydrating them or freezing them with water in ice cube trays. If done in ice cube trays, they can later be used in soups and casseroles.

Do you like sun dried tomatoes but not the price. Simply wash and dry ripe tomatoes. Regular tomatoes should be quartered, while paste tomatoes or cherry tomatoes can be cut in half. Arrange tomatoes uncovered, cut side up on baking sheets (with sides to collect liquid) in a 250 degree oven for one hour and then reduce heat to lowest temperature for approximately 2 more hours. You should sprinkle with sea salt. You may also season with fresh herbs and a light drizzle of olive oil. Again, if you are fortunate to have a dehydrator you can have sun dried tomatoes by dehydrating according to your dehydrators specs.

Some tips: You can add blanched mild onions in frozen veggie combos; veggies can be mixed in combos when freezing; don’t include garlic, black pepper or other “seed” spices when freezing veggies as they tend to undergo unwanted flavor changes.

I have found that freezing is a quick way to save my produce. If you don’t have freezer space, perhaps you want to donate to the local food shelf, Ruby’s Pantry or a neighbor who may not have a garden. Whatever you decide to do with your produce, remember that you grew it and be proud.

August Royalty Hail, August, with summer, rich, overgrown, robed in morning mist, winding down, emerging of the goldenrod scepter, King Midas' prairie sunflower crown.

Wild horse nimbus clouds race silent night fall, in her stole, wild cucumber froth festooned, Queen Anne's lace, dressed for her August ball, is daintily by her fall suitors swooned.

Secluded in covert green leaf hideaway, fawns, spots fading, curiosity increased, leap and skip on low foliage-trimmed banks, thrilling those whose rare viewing--how pleased.

Wild turkey flocks, shyly hidden, appear, as summer's season slips quietly on, regimental form, roadside silhouette, dark troops with their leader, then quickly gone.

A season so royal, crowned by Queen Anne's lace, royalty with a scepter of floral gold, King Midas with a smile on his face, sports goldenrod stately and bold.

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Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature.

The Great Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m.

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection.

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“I moved here July 2015 when I could no longer manage on my own. My family was relieved that I was safe. CCH is a friendly, homey atmosphere and the staff is excellent.”

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Wisconsin Rural Critical Access Hospitals Best in Nation in Quality Wisconsin’s Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) were recognized as the best in the nation by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for outstanding quality performance. The ranking is based on participation and achievement on the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP).

Wisconsin CAHS achieved the highest reporting rates and levels of improvement in the country over the past year. CAHs are hospitals with fewer than 25 beds that provide essential services in rural areas. There are 58 CAHs in Wisconsin.

According to HRSA, the 10 top-performing states are: Wisconsin, Maine, Utah, Minnesota, Illinois and Pennsylvania (tied), Michigan, Nebraska, Indiana and Massachusetts.

The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health (WI-ORH) provided leadership in encouraging hospitals to participate in the MBQIP program, and provided significant support for collecting and reporting data. This past year, the

Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) collaborated with WI-ORH to provide technical assistance to a group of CAHs in Wisconsin to utilize data to drive quality improvement in their hospitals and share best practices. WHA helped the CAHs improve their performance on four rural-relevant MBQIP quality measures related to providing complete information when a patient who requires a high level of care is transferred out of the emergency department of a rural hospital to an acute care hospital.

“Rural hospitals provide a safety net of care that reaches every corner of our state,” according to WHA President/CEO Eric Borgerding. “We are proud to partner with WI-ORH and work with our rural hospitals on projects that improve the quality of care they deliver every day to patients. We know rural hospitals support the physical well-being of the people living in that area, but they are also a critical asset to the economic health of the community.

They are an essential part of our

Foot and Nail care now available in Luck For those with foot & nail concerns, Ruby’s Well Care 210 Park Ave., Luck has a specially trained foot nurse available the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. This service is free to residents of Polk and Burnett counties. Foot care is an important part of daily hygiene. It is important to check your feet daily and keep them soft and smooth. If there are any corns or calluses they should be smoothed gently.

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Wisconsin is consistently ranked as one of the best states in the nation based on the quality of its health care.

“High quality care in Wisconsin’s rural communities is just as important as the urban settings,” according to WHA Chief Quality Officer Kelly Court. “This recognition is another demonstration of how fortunate we are in our state to have rural hospitals who are highly committed to measure, improve and achieve high quality.”

Kathryn Miller, manager of the rural hospitals and clinics programs at WI-ORH, who was instrumental in ensuring the success in this program, echoes Court’s sentiment.

“We are extremely proud of the hospitals' dedication toward reporting and quality improvement, and that WI-ORH was nationally recognized for our efforts,” Miller said. “It is a great accomplishment that 100 percent of Wisconsin’s CAHs are in compliance with the MBQIP program.”

Young scientists study nature in Outdoor STEM Adventure Budding scientists going into grades 5-8 will be led by UW professors in Outdoor S.T.E.M. Adventure, a day camp at UW-Barron County on Thursday, August 17. Students will use tools in mobile DOTS (Digital Observation Technology Skills) kits including GPS, video/digital camera, pocket weather meter, digital microscope and iPad, infrared thermometer and imager, and trail camera as they learn about climate, plant life, water quality and microbiology. Outdoor S.T.E.M. Adventure runs from 10:00 am until 3:15 pm and lunch is included in the $15 registration fee. Students should dress for the weather, bring sunscreen, and anticipate getting dirty.

Space is limited and preregistration is required. For more information or to register and pay online, visit: http://ce.uwc.edu/barron or call Barb Ritzinger in the UW-BC Continuing Education department at 715-234-8176, ext. 5503, or email barbara.ritzinger@uwc.edu.

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Donation benefits Faith’s Lodge Mary Klein, manager of Faith’s Lodge accepts a check from Ben Wheeler for $2500.00 to directly support the mission.

River’s Run also ordered $500.00 in groceries that will be shipped to Faith’s Lodge. Thank you to so many generous supporters that help make this possible.

School Supplies to Be Collected at Local WESTconsin Credit Union Office AMERY, Wis.—WESTconsin Credit Union is collecting school supplies and monetary donations for families in need, August 1-12. Donations made at the WESTconsin Credit Union Amery Office will be delivered to the School District of Amery for distribution.

All items will be accepted along with monetary donations. This year marks the ninth annual school supply drive in which the credit union has been involved.

Last year, the drive as a whole raised $1,193 and collected over 3,100 supplies.

WESTconsin Credit Union has been serving members since 1939, and membership is open to anyone who lives or works in the Wisconsin counties of Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, and Washburn, or the Minnesota counties of Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Isanti, Ramsey, Wabasha, and Washington, with a $5 minimum deposit in a Membership Savings Account. Credit unions are financial institutions owned by their accountholders, and member funds are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to at least $250,000.

St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin to Sponsor School Supply Drive The St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin are pitching in to help area school students in getting a better start on their school year: The tribe’s annual school supply drive is coming up August 13 - 16.

The drive will be hosted by all three St. Croix Casinos – Danbury, Hertel and Turtle Lake. Guests donating three school supply items will receive $5 in Turtle Bucks slot play. Guests donating

four or more items will receive $10 in Turtle Bucks. All donated items must be new. Items such as markers, pencils, etc. must be in their original package, not donated individually. Guests may contribute once per day per casino.

At the conclusion of the drive, the St. Croix Tribal Council will distribute the donated school supplies to area schools.

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HIGHER EDUCATION HONORS / ACCOLADES Selected to University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean's List MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL, Minn. - The following students have been named to the 2017 spring semester Dean's List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today.

Amery, WI Ethan Dado, Senior, Col of Food, Agr & Nat Res Sci Trent Dado, Junior, Col of Food, Agr & Nat Res Sci Deer Park, WI Nathan Thompson, Sophomore, Carlson School of Management Frederic, WI April Dahling, Senior, School of Nursing Osceola, WI Sarah Vater, Freshman, Carlson School of Management Turtle Lake, WI Nicole Lutz, Senior, Medical School To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.

Attends Phi Kappa Phi Student Vice President Leadership Summit BATON ROUGE, LA -- Rachel Lee of Clear Lake, Wisconsin, recently attended the 2017 Student Vice President Leadership Summit hosted by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi--the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The event was held July 14-15 in Denver, Colorado.

As student vice president of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, Lee was nominated to attend the Leadership Summit, which brought together more than 60 student vice presidents from across the nation.

Participants at the two-day event learned strategies for operating and maintaining active chapters of Phi Kappa Phi and took part in a student leadership program that explored and enhanced individual strengths, interpersonal styles and the capacity to lead.

The Leadership Summit, established in 2013 and hosted every other year, was developed as a way to engage the Society’s student vice presidents in personal and organizational development. Since its creation, more than 175 students have attended the event.

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify. The Society currently has chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines.

More About Phi Kappa Phi Since its founding, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated into Phi Kappa Phi. Some of the organization’s more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist David Baldacci and YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley. The Society has awarded approximately $15 million since the inception of its awards program in 1932. Today, $1.4 million is awarded each biennium to qualifying students and members through graduate fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, member and chapter awards and grants for local and national literacy initiatives. For more information, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.

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Life Insurance Isn’t Always About Death; It’s Also A Retirement Tool

Many Americans view life insurance policies as a key part of their financial planning. But they tend to think in terms of how the insurance will benefit their survivors after they are in the grave – not how it might benefit themselves while they are very much alive.

If that’s the way they see it, though, they may be missing out on an additional way to help pay for retirement – something especially worth knowing if other investments go awry or a pension is non-existent.

“I think a lot of people are surprised to learn that their life insurance policy can help them handle expenses during retirement,” says Gary Marriage Jr., CEO of Nature Coast Financial Advisors (www.naturecoastfinancial.com).

“They consider life insurance a death benefit. But it can be a lot more than that.”

How so?

Essentially like this, Marriage says: Over the years, a person pays premiums into a permanent life insurance policy with the intent to provide a death benefit as well as cash-value accumulation for as

long as the policy remains in force.

If they reach retirement, and aren’t as concerned with the death benefit, they can withdraw from the insurance policy without paying taxes. Usually, you can withdraw up to the amount that you paid in premiums over the years, Marriage says.

Some other advantages include: • Contribution limits don’t apply.

The government puts a limit on how much money you’re allowed to contribute each year to an IRA. So your IRA is going to grow, but not to the degree that you would like. If you structure a life insurance policy so that it’s part of your retirement plan you don’t face those same dollar-amount limits, Marriage says.

• The cash value of the policy grows each year with interest, tax deferred. Investing in or purchasing a tax-deferred vehicle means your money can compound interest for years, free from income taxes, potentially allowing it to grow at a faster rate. And if you’re worried about the stability of the insurance company, the fact is insurance companies are some of the strongest financial institu-

tions in the world.

• When you leave your children the money you’ve accumulated in an IRA, they have to pay taxes on it. But the beneficiaries of a life insurance policy don’t have to pay taxes.

• The federal government will penalize you if you withdraw money from an IRA or a 401(k) before you turn 59½. But if you need some of that life insurance money at an earlier age, you can withdraw without paying a penalty. That’s a big advantage for those who suddenly find themselves in need of cash, but don’t want even more of their retirement savings to disappear into Uncle Sam’s coffers, Marriage says.

“It’s really important for people to take advantage of all the options they can when it comes to retirement,” Marriage says. “I think many people underestimate how much money they’ll need, often because they don’t take into account all the factors like taxes and inflation. Maybe you’d never have to tap into that life insurance policy and it can all go to your beneficiaries. But it would be nice to have it there in case the need arises.”

Grants Address Unmet Opioid Treatment Needs The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded nearly $2.4 million in grants to 16 counties and three tribal nations to increase access to treatment services for opioid abuse.

“The grants DHS is announcing today are part of a comprehensive effort to combat opioid abuse and overdose in Wisconsin,” Governor Walker said. “In addition to these grants, I’m signing 11 special session bills into law today at the recommendation of the Governor’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse. Agencies like DHS, lawmakers, law enforcement officers,

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health professionals, and other local partners throughout the state are all working together to end this epidemic in Wisconsin once and for all.”

“These grants will bring hope and healing to areas overwhelmed by this epidemic,” said DHS Secretary Linda Seemeyer. “We are committed to working with our local partners to address unmet treatment needs.”

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livery of services must begin prior to September 1, 2017. The grant funding is available through April 30, 2018. It is estimated that 995 people will receive services as result of this funding.

The total amount awarded is $2,387,092.

This funding is the largest part of Wisconsin’s share of the federal Opioid State Targeted Response Grant. DHS plans to use its one-year, $7,636,938 award to enhance ongoing prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

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“Silver Tongue” Dick Bland Begins His Assault “Renderings with Raymond” was normally a labor of love for Raymond Cooper. After all, it was his “baby.” Started in 1997 as a camouflaged attempt to bolster his clandestine mayoral candidacy, the talk show drew close to half of Lennox Valley’s residents each weekday from noon until 3:00.

The casual observer would think his plan had worked to perfection. With just seven weeks until the election, Cooper’s most recent antics looked sure to take him to the summit of local politics.

With less than an hour left in his Monday show, Raymond was already looking ahead to some respite during Lennox Valley’s second favorite radio program, “Swap Shop.” From time to time callers would interrupt their latest laundry list of items to swap with other listeners to instead bring up something about the price of eggs or the “slanted” newspaper editor, Iris Long, but on most days Swap Shop made for a relaxing change of pace.

It was 2:40 p.m. on that fateful Monday, when Raymond took what he thought would be his last call of the day. He generally saved the last ten minutes of the show to deliver a monologue concerning the Federal Reserve System or some other pressing issue.

He answered the call with his usual greeting, “This is Raymond. What’s on your mind?”

The voice on the other end stopped Raymond dead in his tracks.

“Hello, Mr. Cooper,” the caller with the familiar, low-toned voice began. “This is Mayor Richard Bland, humble servant of the good folks of Lennox Valley.”

There was a discernible pause as Raymond frantically searched through the deepest recesses of his mind for the right words. He barely kept himself from sputtering out, “Well, if it’s not Silver Tongue in the flesh!” referring to the nickname of the town mayor, “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland. Luckily, he caught himself in time.

Instead, after several awkward seconds, he blurted out, “Well, yes. Hello, Mr. Mayor. Welcome to our show. What’s on your alleged mind this afternoon?”

“Well,” began Silver Tongue, “I just wanted to congratulate you.”

“Congratulate me?” murmured Cooper, knowing that his intentions were probably less than sincere.

The mayor’s plan was to congratulate Raymond on his newfound faith. After all, Cooper had received no less than six calls on his Monday show in response to his “conversion” at the Lutheran Church the day before.

Mayor Bland began going over his thoughts early that morning. Even with the nickname “Silver Tongue,” words didn’t always come easily to Bland.

Before a speech, he would practice for hours to give the impression that he was a naturally gifted orator.

The mayor memorized his lines, even writing them down on paper so he wouldn’t forget something important. They were a work of art, beginning with, “Isn’t it true that you hadn’t been to a church service in more than 50 years prior to yesterday?”

Then, with his low, powerful voice, he would force his point, “Isn’t it true that the only reason you joined Lennox Valley Lutheran Church was to sway the Christian vote of this community, knowing they would otherwise vote for me?”

But Cooper was quick. Sure, there was a momentary lapse upon hearing the Mayor’s voice, but he recovered quickly. As soon as “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland began with, “I just wanted to congratulate you,” Cooper immediately shot back with, “Well, thank you, Mayor!”

Without his listeners knowing it, Raymond hung up on Bland and spoke for 14 minutes about the mayor’s kind gesture in calling to congratulate him on his spiritual “awakening.”

“I can’t help,” he almost whispered as he closed his Monday show, “that he was divinely inspired to make that call. Thank you, Mayor.”

Kevin Slimp currently makes his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Read more about The Good Folks of Lennox Valley at lennoxvalley.com.

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten Congratulations to Paisley Pratt, the library’s newest graduate of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. And a big shout out to Paisley’s family--including parents Lindsey and Josh--for reading her 1,000 books before the age of 3! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an ongoing, selfpaced early literacy program that encourages families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Do you have a young reader like Paisley? Sign them up for this free program at the Amery Area Public Library.

Harlynn Rai Manthey, 7 lbs. 1 oz., born on July 12 to Karra and Isaac Manthey of Shafer, MN. Harlee Renee Lien, 6 lbs. 15 ozs. born on July 15 to Tori and Craig Lien of St. Croix Falls.

Thomas Dean Haraldson, 7 lbs. 12 ozs., born on July 16 to Jennifer and Mitchell Haraldson of Webster.

Ivan King Kiser, 7 lbs., born on July 17 to Bethany and Daniel Kiser of Milltown.

Skylar Grace Mcelfresh, 6 lbs. 11 ozs., born on July 17 to Stephanie Morris and Noel Mcelfresh of Star Prairie.

Hanna Louise Egyhazi, 6 lbs. 10 ozs., born on July 20 to Amy and Jeremy Egyhazi of Shafer, MN. Henry James Denn, 8 lbs. 5 ozs., born on July 20 to Sarah and Peter Denn of Grantsburg.

Ezra Lee Hose, 6 lbs. 14 ozs., born on July 21 to Kristy Echeverria and Darren Hose of Clayton.

Silas Kenneth Close, 6 lbs. 11 ozs., born on July 24 to Ali and Travis Close of Luck.

Caleb Scott Prochaska, 10 lbs. 1 oz., born on July 24 to Angela Krenz and Brian Prochaska of Osceola.

Rowan Grey Wells, 7 lbs. 14 ozs., born on July 26 to Olivia and William Wells of Webster.

Isla Jean Stertz, 7 lbs. 13 ozs., born on July 27 to Casey and David Stertz of Harris, MN. Ryder Curtis Morse, 6 lbs. 13 ozs., born on July 28 to Sonya and Kory Morse of Siren.

Addison Marie Melin, 7 lbs. 3 ozs., born on July 28 to Amanda and Erik Melin of Grantsburg.

Polk County gets federal funding toward emergency food and shelter Polk County has been chosen to receive $7,033.00 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 representatives 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 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 2,030 meals and 255 nights of lodging with the funds they received in the most recent award.

A meeting of the Local Board to distribute these funds has been scheduled for: Monday, AUGUST 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room located at the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St. in Balsam Lake.

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 715-485-9280 to obtain an application.

The deadline for the applications to be received will be just prior to the start of the meeting on August 7.

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Polk County Fair was GREAT! 2017 was another great Polk County Fair! The sun Pounding was a bit the warm Pavement over the Pam Humpal weekend but the shade and breeze was wonderful!

As usual, the fair had fun entertainment under the big tent, all of the exhibitors projects looked great, we enjoyed visiting with fellow fairgoers, and the fair food was delicious. I think it is pretty safe to say that during the 5 days of the fair, we did our share of stopping at the various food stands.

Congratulations to the newly crowned Fairest of the Fair, Kellie Kjeseth, and attendant, Chelsey Jensen. Have fun representing Polk County this next year…you girls will do a great job!

Also, Congratulations to all the exhibitors on doing a super job with your projects. No matter what ribbon you received, each exhibitor should be very proud of their accomplishment and the experience of the fair.

Thank You to the fair board and all the volunteers for your time and hard work that goes into the Polk County Fair

each year. The many, many hours have given us one of the best county fairs in the state.

Once again, thank you to everyone who assisted the Amery Free Press in obtaining information and pictures for the Polk County Fair Guide that was available before the fair, and also for the fair results and photos that are included in this issue. Mark your calendars for 2018 Polk County Fair…July 26-29!

The Amery Community Club welcomes you to join the fun with the “Amery Fish Finder” contest. Here is what you need to do to play… *Pick up an entry form at the Amery Free Press, Bremer Bank, Chet Johnson Drug, Royal Credit Union, or WESTconsin Credit Union. *Visit the participating Amery businesses to find the name of their fish to fill out your entry. *Drop off your completed entry at the businesses listed above. (One entry per person please) *Winners will be drawn randomly from entries with the most correct answers on Friday, August 18, at Music On The River. Prizes are Amery Scrip Money…1st-$100, 2nd-$50, 3rd & 4th-$25.

Get your entry today and have fun “fishing”…

Good Luck!

brating with an Open House on Friday, August 18, from 1-3pm. Please join us for cake and refreshments.

In case you have not heard, in a couple of weeks Amery will be hosting WCCO “Going To The Lake” segment which is aired on Channel 4. The TV crew and celebrities will be visiting various places in the area and enjoying some local activities on Thursday and Friday, August 17 and 18. Please do your part in preparing and welcoming WCCO to town…this is very exciting!

What-the first of August?

What-Fall high school sports is starting?

Yes it is August already, and yes football practice started today.

I’m really not a fan of how fast time flies by.

Enjoy the last few weeks before another school year begins.

Happy Birthday this week to my nephew-inlaw, Tim, on August 4; to my niece, Jackie, on August 6; and to my brotherin-law, Paul, on August 7.

Enjoy your special days!

Also, Happy Anniversary on August 4 to our good friends in Arizona, Jonzie and Rory. Have fun, and stay cool!

Have a wonderful week…Full Moon is August 7!

The Amery Free Press is observing 125 years in business. We are cele-

Johnson Applauds FDA Decision to Further Delay Implementation of Harmful E-Cigarette Rule WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb's decision Friday that the FDA would delay the harmful e-cigarette rule until 2022.

“For over a year I have conducted oversight of this harmful rule and have urged the FDA to rein in this regulation. I am pleased that Commissioner Gottleib has listened to industry and consumer concerns in loosening the FDA’s regulatory grip over e-cigarette

manufacturers. I encourage the FDA to work closely with stakeholders so that this growing industry can continue to innovate and provide consumers with a safer alternative to smoking,” said Johnson.

Johnson has raised concerns for more than a year about the FDA’s e-cigarette regulation issued under the Obama administration, saying it could create undue burdens on small businesses and possibly lead to negative unintended health consequences.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Join us for a fun painting party for kids ages 6 and older on August 7th at 1pm. Each painter will go home with their own beautiful painting. The cost is $20 and beverages and snacks will be provided. Please make your checks out to “Brush Strokes Paint Party” and drop off at the Community Center or mail in your payment by July 31st to get registered.

We have started up a Canasta Group which meets Mondays at 1pm. The only requirement is that you become a member of the Center which costs only $20 per year.

Marcia Nelson from the Sleep Wellness Center will be presenting information on general sleep and wellness along with a review of the most common sleep disorders on August 15th at 1pm. Join in on a discussion on the sleep challenges we face as we get older, learn about common sleep disorders seen in the aging community.

This seminar is free and open to the public but registration is required.

Please call 715-268-6605 by August 11th to reserve your spot.

With all the talk about staying physically fit, wouldn’t it be nice to learn how to stay financially fit? Now you can! Join us for a fun-filled presentation put on by RCU on ways to keep your finances in shape on August 10th

at 1pm. RSVP by calling 715-268-6605.

If you need a place to rent, consider the Amery Area Community Center for wedding receptions, graduation parties, birthday parties, etc. We also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Tuesday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Paul Seidel took second, Mary Fisher placed third, Carl Johnson took fourth, and Jerry Fisher received the consolation prize.

Thursday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first place, Val Hansen came in second, Paul Seidel placed third, Mary Fisher placed fourth, and Milt Johnson finished with the consolation prize.

Wii Bowling winners were Carl Johnson in first place, Paul Seidel in second, and Milt Johnson took third place.

Wednesday bridge winners were Shirley Staebler in first, Steve Berestka came in second, Joyce Egan came in third, and Mary Salewski placed fourth. Monday bridge winners were Sydney Lund in first and Ruth Ann Riley in second place.

Congratulations to all!

Have a safe and wonderful week…..

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Anonymous donor buys supplies for Wisconsin school district BLOOMER, Wis. (AP) — An anonymous donor has volunteered to pay for all school supplies for a western Wisconsin district this academic year.

Bloomer School District will purchase everything from scissors, rulers, notebooks and glue with the donation, the Leader-Telegram reported .

“It varies from grade level to grade level,” said Superintendent Brian Misfeldt. “These are the supplies we know everyone will need the first day of school.”

Misfeldt said he doesn't

know the exact amount of the gift but that it's a “pretty significant financial commitment.”

This will be Misfeldt's first year as superintendent for the Bloomer School District. He was superintendent of the Antigo district last year.

The gift is a great way to start his time in Bloomer, he said.

“This really demonstrates what I've heard about the Bloomer school district: It's a generous community that sticks together,” he said.

Misfeldt said the gift will help parents and

Free meals for children this summer Who: All children in the community who are 18 years of age or younger What: FREE breakfast and lunch Where: The Amery School District (children do not need to be enrolled in the Amery school district to participate) When: All summer! Lien Elementary will be providing free breakfast and lunch throughout the summer.

LIEN ELEMENTARY: Breakfast served 7:50-8:45 a.m.; Lunch served 11:15-12:30 Remaining Dates: Aug. 1-4, 7-11, 14-18

ensure that all of the district's more than 1,200 students will have the supplies they need to learn.

The district is also in the final stages of expanding its middle school.

Voters approved the nearly $3.5 million project in April 2016. It adds three general classrooms, a science room, a classroom for elective courses and a computer lab.

The district's school year begins Sept. 5.

BRIDGE Duplicate Bridge results from July 27 1. Sydney Lund and Butch Burke 2. Janet Burke and Judy Strobush 3. Bonnie Wilhelm and Pat Carlson 4. Gene and Judy Collier

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Wisconsin tornado disaster relief fund raises more than $1M

BY ERIC LINDQUIST LEADER-TELEGRAM

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — A matching grant challenge has generated donations surpassing $1 million for victims of the May 16 tornado that devastated parts of Barron County.

Businessman and philanthropist Foster Friess, a Rice Lake native, announced a $1 million challenge grant program a week after the EF3 tornado tore an 83mile path through Polk, Barron, Rusk and Price counties after visiting

Prairie Lake Estates, a trailer park just north of Chetek where more than two dozen homes were destroyed.

More than 700 individuals and organizations from across the country have donated $376,555 so far to the Tornado Disaster Relief Fund, which is administered by Red Cedar Church in Rice Lake, officials announced Monday. But the fund will continue to accept donations because the matching grant challenge extends through the end of the year.

Friess decided to ex-

ceed the match and donated $650,000 to bring the fund's balance to about $1.02 million, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald told the Leader-Telegram .

“Our Christian faith tells us that whatever breaks God's heart should also break our hearts,” Friess said in a news release. “It was a pretty easy decision to see that these hard-working folks needed some encouragement, and I am so impressed how this community has come together with such widespread generosity. Our family is

Travelers Take Heed: Wildlife Poses Dangers For Those Unaware As the summer travel season begins, many tourists head to outdoor destinations that bring them into contact with wildlife they don't normally encounter back home.

Locals might be aware of a problem with alligators, bears, or lions, but if there are no warnings posted, someone from out of town may not know they’re potentially in danger.

One woman, Susan Mattern, learned this through painful experience. She witnessed a mountain lion attack her 5-year old daughter in a local Southern California park.

“The lion came out of nowhere,” she says. “As we stood in the ankle-deep stream, I glimpsed behind me a blur of matted fur, short round ears, a long tail.

And then they were gone – that fast – the mountain lion and my daughter.”

Mattern detailed the attack in a book, “Out of the Lions Den,” (www.outofthelionsden.net), which also recounts her daughter's recovery and the long legal battles afterwards. Mattern’s faith as a former Catholic nun was severely tested.

Mattern has some tips for tourists heading to outdoor destinations: • Research the area before you go.

Just like you read about the interesting sights, research the local wildlife.

Ask locals, check news outlets for any recent wildlife attacks. And know what to expect in the outdoor areas you'll be visiting.

• Don't go hiking or camping alone.

But if you do, make sure someone knows exactly where you are going, and when you will return.

• Small children and animals are simply prey for any large predator. If the animal is hungry or defending its young, it will attack. Don't let your children run

ahead on trails or get out of sight.

• Always carry protection with you, such as bear spray, or a sturdy walking stick.

“There are a few things the experts still say that just aren't true.” Mattern says. “One is, ‘If you see a lion, make yourself look tall and threatening – make lots of noise.’ That's good advice if you actually see the lion. But in reality, as anyone who has watched their own pet cat sneak up on a bird, the attack will almost always come from behind, stealthily and quietly. You will never even see it.

“And the saying, ‘Animals are more afraid of you than you are of them.’ Not in our case.

Mattern points out that people are encroaching on wildlife's habitat.

“Animals are protective of their territory and can attack before you know what's happening,” she says. “People have to be protected, and even though cities and counties should warn people if there is danger, that doesn't always happen.”

In her daughter’s case, she says, it took a lengthy lawsuit and trial before the county where the attack happened even put up warning signs in its parks.

“Remember, in spite of all the amazing programs on TV showing the majesty and beauty of these creatures – bears, alligators, mountain lions, snakes, elk, wolves, bison – they are wild creatures,” Mattern says. “They are not your cute dog or domesticated cat, eager to be petted and fed, or approached for a great photo-op. They are unpredictable and sometimes very dangerous.

“If you do see wildlife, leave it alone in its own natural environment. Let them be the wild creatures they are.”

advancing the $650,000 in hopes it will encourage even more donations by the year-end deadline.”

Throughout the recovery process, Fitzgerald stressed he has been impressed with how the community has stepped up to help people whose lives were upended by the storm, which he said destroyed 33 homes and caused major damage to 36 others in Barron County.

“It's awesome,” Fitzgerald said. “It makes me Barron County proud.”

Red Cedar Church organized a Long Term Recovery Council including representatives of local government, religious and charitable organizations to assist in developing plans for fund disbursement.

“The response from the community has been incredible,” said council leader Ashley Rayment, outreach director for the church. “We wanted to

show victims of the tornado that they are not going to walk through this alone.”

With a focus on supporting housing needs for storm victims, the news release indicated the funds will be used for Barron County residents in four primary areas: Support for housing solutions for those who had their primary residence totaled in the tornado, aid for people who need assistance for repairs beyond what insurance covered for damage to their primary residence, financial assistance for landlords who were leasing a home in Prairie Lake Estates that was damaged or totaled in the storm to reinvest in another rental home or property in Barron County and support for cleanup and improvements at Prairie Lake Estates, including the possibilities of a community building, playground and cement pads.

“The Long Term Recovery Council has worked hard to develop a plan that focuses our community's donations directly on those who were most impacted by the May tornado,” Fitzgerald said.

People can apply for aid beginning Wednesday and running through Sept. 26. Applications are available at Red Cedar Church or on its website.

Money will be allocated on a first-come, firstserved basis, with all grants contingent on the availability of funds.

A team of volunteer financial coaches from local churches and nonprofits will work with eligible grant recipients to determine needs and build plans to meet those needs.

The relief fund also is supporting the purchase of new furniture for 20 affected families in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul.

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Application deadline: Until filled.

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A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, July 27 for the new Scale Building at the fairgrounds. Members of the McKinley Vikings 4-H Club that spearheaded the project were on hand to cut the ribbon.

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Javier Juarez of St. Croix Falls shows off his trophy for his age group in the Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull.

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Calvin Rosen of the Knotty Pine 4-H had the Grand Champion Steer. It was purchased by Dave Gehrman of Dave’s Auto Body.

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Britta Hibbs of the McKinley Vikings 4-H Club had the Reserve Grand Champion Steer. It was purchased by Industrial Tool and Plastics (ITP).

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Matthew Germain of the Pleasant Lake 4-H had the Grand Champion Hog. It was purchased byBarry Elwood of Amery Hospital & Clinic.

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Lance Wallis of the Pleasant Lake 4-H had the Reserve Grand Champion Hog. It was purchased by FB Contractors.

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Joseph Glenna of the Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H had the Grand Champion Lamb. It was purchased by Mike Wothe of Cardinal Glass.

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Joseph Bohn of the Bronco Busters 4-H had the Reserve Grand Champion Lamb. It was purchased by Bishop Fixtures.

Quality Meats Auction sets new record of $212,797.50 The 53rd edition of the annual 4-H and FFA Quality Meats Auction set a new record of $212,797.50, up from last year’s total of $181,981.95.

A total of 90 animals were auctioned on Saturday night. Three animals were donated to be resold to raise money for the grandstand. A total of $4,120 was raised from the sale of a hog, a goat and a lamb.

The event is held in conjunction with the Polk County Fair at St. Croix Falls.

Auctioneer Tom Morris, calling his 42nd sale, worked for every dollar.

There were 19 lambs sold at the auction, averaging 133.22 pounds and bringing an average of $6.56 a pound.

There were 32 steers sold, averaging 1,302.20 pounds and bringing an average price of $3.31 a pound.

There were 36 hogs sold, averaging 265.46 pounds and bringing an average of $5.64 a pound.

Four goats were sold, averaging 81.75 pounds and bringing an average of $6.88 a pound.

Steers Calvin Rosen, Knotty Pine 4-H, sold his

Grand Champion steer to Dave’s Auto Body for $5 lb., $6,625.

Britta Hibbs, McKinley Vikings 4-H, sold her Reserve Grand Champion steer to ITP for $3.50 lb., $4,445.

Andrew Prindle, Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H, sold his Grand Champion Average Daily Gain steer to Gille Trucking for $3.50 lb., $5,428.50.

Austin Maassen, Turtle Lake FFA, sold his steer to St. Croix Casino for $4.25 lb., $5,465.50.

Loretta Herbers, Forest View 4-H, sold her steer to J&S General Contractors for $3.70 lb.,

$4,954.30.

Kaija Newman, Pleasant Lake 4-H, sold her steer to Johnson Motors for $3.90 lb., $5,319.60.

Carson Simon, Indian Creek 4-H sold his Reserve Champion Exotic Breed Steer to Countryside Coop for $2.25 lb., $3,042.00.

Joshua Bohn, Bronco Buster 4-H, sold his steer to Cardinal Glass for $3.75 lb., $5,025.00.

Milan Monchilovich, McKinley Vikings 4-H, sold his steer to Guinn Vinopal & Zahradka for $3.25 lb., $4,683.25.

Allesha Rivard, Forest View 4-H, sold her steer

to Cottor Farms for $3.75 lb., $4,526.25.

Tristen Mortel, Lucky Horseshoe 4-H, sold his steer to Dairy State Bank for $3.70 lb., $4,869.20.

Sophia Henricks-Loehr , McKinley Vikings 4-H, sold her steer to Hendricks Farms for $2.90 lb., $3,706.20.

Allison Gross, McKinley Vikings 4-H, sold her steer to St. Croix Casino for $3.25 lb., $4,020.25.

Tiffany Moskal, Clayton FFA, sold her steer to Clear Lake True Value for $3.40 lb., $3,740.00.

Erika Heiden, Eagle View 4-H, sold her steer to Williamson & White

Funeral Home for $2.70 lb., $3,585.60.

Rayna Lee, Deronda Diplomats 4-H. sold her steer to FB Contractors for $2.50 lb., $2,790.00.

Merlin Hibbs, McKinley Vikings 4-H sold his steer to Northwoods Propane for $3.85 lb., $4,804.80.

Brady Prindle, Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H sold his steer to Johnson Motors for $2.80 lb., $3,774.40.

Trent Albee, McKinley Vikings 4-H sold his steer to Amery Chiropractic for $2.35 lb., $2,965.70.

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Nolan Johnson of the West Sweden 4-H had the Reserve Grand Champion Lamb for Average Daily Gain. It was purchased by Bremer Bank.

Kendra Bramsen of Shooting Stars 4-H had the Grand Champion and Average Daily Gain Goat.

It was purchased by Amery Chevrolet.

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Tanner Viebrock of the Forest View 4-H had the Grand Champion Lamb for Average Daily Gain.

It was purchased by Newman Roofing.

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Nate Garvey of Shooting Stars 4-H had the Reserve Grand Champion Goat. It was purchased

by Countryside Coop.

AUCTION: Steers average $3.31/pound FROM PAGE 2B

William Fitzer, Knotty Pine 4-H, sold his steer to Carlson S.V. (FKA Carlson Highland) for $2.80 lb., $3,684.80.

Lauren Ellefson, Forest View 4-H sold her steer to Frontier Ag & Turf for $2.80 lb., $3,900.40.

Kelli Niles, Knotty Pine 4-H sold her Reserve Champion Dairy Steer to United Ag Coop for $2.50 lb., $2,955.00.

Brett Strenke, Bone Lake Beavers 4-H sold his Reserve Champion Average Daily Gain steer to Burnett Dairy Coop for $3.00 lb., $4,224.00.

Madeline Monchilovich, McKinley Vikings 4-H sold her steer to Bergstrom Custom Bale Wrapping for $3.25 lb., $4,322.50.

Derek Fisk, St. Croix Falls FFA, sold his Champion Dairy Steer to United Ag Coop for $2.75 lb., $3,855.50.

Emma Wothe, Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H, sold her steer to Cardinal Glass for $3.00 lb.,

$3,609.00.

Preston Larson, McKinley Vikings 4-H, sold his steer to Burnett Dairy Coop for $2.85 lb., $3,667.95.

Elizabeth Rosen, Knotty Pine 4-H, sold her steer to Gille Trucking for $3.00 lb., $3,798.00.

Alayna Johnson, Bone Lake Beavers 4-H, sold her steer to St. Croix Casino for $5.00 lb., $6,130.00.

Eli Newton, Amery FFA, sold his steer to Swanks Meats for $4.00 lb., $5,472.00.

Sam Black, Eagle View 4-H, sold his steer to Bremer Bank for $3.50 lb., $4,630.50, Maggie Rosen, Knotty Pine 4-H, sold her steer to Cardinal Glass for $3.25 lb., $4,143.75.

Kylee Olson, Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H, sold her steer to Amery Chevrolet for $3.20 lb., $4,115.20.

Hogs Matthew Germain, Pleasant Lake 4-H, sold his Grand Champion hog to Amery Hospital & Clinic for $7.20 lb.,

$1,872.00.

Lance Wallis, Pleasant Lake 4-H, sold his Reserve Grand Champion hog to FB Contractors for $6.75 lb., $1,930.50.

Anna Christensen, Jolly Milltown 4-H, sold her hog to Nicks Trucking for $6.25 lb., $1,675.00.

Daniel Haase, Forest View 4-H, sold his hog to Federated Coop for $5.75 lb., $1,460.50.

Christine Pickard, Cattail Clovers 4-H, sold her hog to Skogland Oil for $6.50 lb., $1,716.00.

August Swenson, Amery FFA, sold his hog to Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Body for $8.00 lb., $2,304.00.

Alaina Rivard, Amery FFA, sold her hog to St. Croix Casino for $7.00 lb., $1,876.00.

Ashton Anderson, Forest View 4-H, sold her hog to Dairy State Bank for $5.75 lb., $1,500.75.

Alyssa Anderson, Forest View 4-H, sold her hog to Willow Ridge Healthcare for $5.35 lb., $1,369.60.

Shayla Hulett, Luck FFA, sold her hog to SEE AUCTION PAGE 4B

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Andrew Prindle of the Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H had the Grand Champion Steer for Average Daily Gain. It was purchased by Gille Trucking.

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Brett Strenke of the Bone Lake Beavers 4-H had the Reserve Grand Champion Steer for Average Daily Gain. It was purchased by Burnett Dairy Coop.

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CTyler Sanford-Bjornstad of the Pleasant Lake 4-H had the Reserve Grand Champion Goat for Average Daily Gain. It was purchased by Roger VanSomeren of Carlson S.V.

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Farm Table Restaurant for $3.25 lb., $ 929.50.

Carter Nielsen, Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H, sold his hog to Bremer Bank for $5.00 lb., $1,510.00.

Mitchel Maassen, Turtle Lake FFA, sold his hog to St. Croix Casino for $9.00 lb., $2,268.00.

Grace Haase, Forest View 4-H, sold her hog to Guinn, Vinopal & Zahradka for $6.50 lb., $1,800.50.

Jonathan Erickson, Frederic FFA, sold his hog to American Family Ins. - James Schanon for $4.50 lb., $1,080.00.

Hannah Germain, Pleasant Lake 4-H, sold her Reserve Champion Gilt hog to Oxbo International for $6.25 lb., $1,600.00.

Ethan Davison, Balsam Evergreens 4-H, sold his hog to J&S General Contractors for $4.25 lb., $1,113.50.

Thomas Christenson, Deronda Diplomats 4-H, sold his hog to Gille Trucking for $6.00 lb., $1,470.00.

Gracie Davison, Balsam Evergreens 4-H, sold her Champion Gilt hog to Daefflerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meats for $4.50 lb., $1,057.50.

Autumn Rivard, Amery FFA, sold her hog to Bernards Northtown for $6.75 lb., $1,721.25.

Katie Christensen, Jolly Milltown 4-H, sold her hog to Cushing Coop for $5.00 lb., $1,475.00.

Katherine Elwood, Amery FFA, sold her hog to Bremer Bank for $5.25 lb., $1,281.00.

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Dairy State Bank for purchasing my market steer at the Polk County Fair Also, thanks to all of the bidders for supporting the livestock auction Tristen Mortel, Lucky Horseshoe 4-H

Thank You to Newman Roofing for purchasing my ADG Champion lamb Also, thanks to all of the bidders for their tremendous support of the Polk County Fair Quality Meats Auction.

Tanner Viebrock Forest View 4-H

ant Lake 4-H, sold her hog to Osceola Autobody for $3.70 lb., $1,102.60.

Tayler Elwood, Amery FFA, sold his hog to Burnett Dairy Coop for $5.25 lb., $1,470.00.

Jarett Davison, Balsam Evergreens 4-H, sold his hog to Baribeau Implement for $3.00 lb., $780.00 Peter Elwood, Amery FFA, sold his hog to Johnson Motors for $6.80 lb., $1,897.20.

Morgan Gjovig, Northern Lights FFA, sold her hog to Hiawatha National Bank for $3.60 lb., $853.20.

Tyler Johnson, Forest View 4-H, sold his hog to Emory Wooford for $4.60 lb., $1,117.80.

Mattie Newman, Pleasant Lake 4-H, sold her hog to Don & Nancy

Hasselquest for $4.75 lb., $1,391.75.

Essie Whitehead, Amery FFA, sold her hog to Amery Farm & Home for $5.00 lb., $1,355.00.

Tanner Johnson, Forest View 4-H, sold his hog to Swanks Meats for $6.50 lb., $1,657.50.

Grace Grimm, Amery FFA, sold her hog to Cardinal Glass for $5.50 lb., $1,336.50.

Linnaea Wallis, Pleasant Lake 4-H, sold her hog to Osceola Autobody for $4.25 lb., $1,075.25.

Katie Haase, Forest View 4-H, sold her hog to Countryside Coop for $4.60 lb., $1,219.00.

Beau Helin, Amery FFA, sold his hog to Amery Meat Market for $9.10 lb., $2,484.30.

Hannah Peltier, Northern Lights 4-H, sold her hog to Amery Hospital & Clinic for $6.00 lb., $1,722.00.

Lambs Joseph Glenna, Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H, sold his Grand Champion lamb to Cardinal Glass for $11.00 lb., $1,518.00 Joseph Bohn, Bronco Buster 4-H, sold his Reserve Grand Champion lamb to Bishop Fixtures for $9.00 lb., $1,269.00.

Caleb Campeau, Pleasant Lake 4-H, sold his lamb to St. Croix Casino for $5.50 lb., $698.50.

Evan Gudmunsen, Cushing 4-H, sold his lamb to Johnson Motors for $4.20 lb., $516.60.

Krysten Ray, Knotty Pine 4-H, sold her lamb to United Ag Coop for

$4.00 lb., $568.00.

Nichole Anderson, Forest View 4-H, sold her lamb to Swanks Meats for $8.25 lb., $1,122.00.

Samuel Dusek, Clear Lake FFA, sold his lamb to Compeer Financial (FKA Agstar) for $4.25 lb., $565.25.

Josh Davidsavor, Northern Lights 4-H, sold his lamb to AquaTrek Divers for $5.00 lb., $570.00.

Seth Gudmunsen, Cushing 4-H, sold his lamb to St. Croix Casino for $6.50 lb., $871.00.

Tanner Viebrock, Forest View 4-H, sold his Grand Champion Average Daily Gain lamb to Newman Roofing for $11.00 lb., $1,540.00.

Nolan Johnson, West Sweden 4-H, sold his Reserve Champion Average Daily Gain lamb to Bremer Bank for $7.75 lb., $1,038.50.

Brianna Lee, Forest View 4-H, sold her lamb to Osceola Autobody for $7.00 lb., $868.00.

Chloe Olson, Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H, sold her lamb to Farm Table Restaurant for $5.25 lb., $787.50.

RaeAnna Johnston, Shooting Stars 4-H, sold her lamb to Swanks Meats for $4.25 lb., $629.00.

Cole Jakupciak, Amery FFA, sold his lamb to Amery Chevrolet for $4.75 lb., $584.25.

Garrett Lee, Forest View 4-H, sold his lamb to FB Contractors for $4.75 lb., $608.00.

Sam Glenna, Northern

Lights 4-H, sold his lamb to Evenson Construction for $6.50 lb., $897.00.

Ann Boland, Bone Lake Beavers 4-H, sold her lamb to St. Croix Casino for $9.20 lb., $1,150.00.

Goats Kendra Bramsen, Shooting Stars 4-H, sold her Grand Champion and Average Daily Gain goat to Amery Chevrolet for $7.00 lb., $665.00.

Nate Garvey, Shooting Stars 4-H, sold his Reserve Grand Champion goat to Countryside Coop for $7.00 lb., $665.00.

Tyler Sanford-Bjornstad, Pleasant Lake 4-H, sold his Reserve Champion Average Daily Gain goat to Carlson S.V. (FKA Carlson Highland) for $6.00 lb., $450.00.

Natalee Bjornstad, Pleasant Lake 4-H, sold her goat to Evenson Construction for $7.50 lb., $465.00.

Grandstand Donations Three animals were donated and auctioned off to raise money for the Grandstand at the Polk County Fairgrounds.

A total of $4,120.00 was raised.

Woods Grandkids, a hog sold to United Ag Coop for $7.50 lb.,$1,770.00.

Donated back; Evenson Const., a goat sold to Daefflerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meats for $9.00 lb.,$558.00.

Donated back; FB Contractors, a lamb sold to Cardinal Glass for $14.00 lb.,$1,792.00.

Amery Hospital & Clinic is proud to support the Polk County Fair Livestock Playing fall sports?

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Barry Elwood, Amery Hospital Hannah Peltier, Northern Lights & Clinic, purchased the Grand 4-H, sold her market hog to Barry Champion hog from Matthew sports forms signed and be ready forElwood, the first practice.

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Polk County Fair announces 2017 winners Some of the winners at the 2017 Polk County Fair were: EXCEPTIONAL EXHIBITS JUNIOR DIVISION Clothing Revue – St. Croix County Jessica Carlson RaeAnna Johnston Clothing Kaitlin Bartlett Karli Bartlett Laura Sandberg Molly Brannon Jack Ryan Grace Klein Child Development Ryan Knutson Grant Wallace Cultural Arts Katherine Jennings, Grand Champion Ellen Paatalo Erinn Slate Kaytlynn Vanda Josephine Brannon Mary Peterson Anna Klein Maria Novak Exploring Ellen Lehman Lily DeMars Alexis Buhr Ruby Demulling Bradyn Gehrman Gracie Siera Neela Chadwick Archer Utke Field Crops Kellie Kjeseth Hunter Carlson Flowers & House Plants Christine Pickard Amber Newman Seth Wright Isabelle Measner Jacob Fansler Foods & Nutrition

Anneka Cress Sarah Hefty Lauren Frokjer Julianna Thompson Annabel McManus Katelyn Haase Danny Wahlstrom Greta Johnson Lauren Hefty Evan Gudmunsen Jessica Mattson Moriah Waalen Sam Glenna Home Furnishings Zenia Moore Annabel McManus Braden Curtis Marissa Smith Caden Fullestad Knitting & Crocheting Sarah Hefty Maggie Conlan Moriah Cress Ella Williamson Mechanical Sciences Annabel McManus Mason Urke Lauren Frokjer Hannah Johnson Brayden Prindle Music, Drama & Dance Revue Caitlin Ritterpusch Hailey Clausen Amber Newman Claire Scharfenberg Jessica Carlson Jack Ryan Natural Sciences Braydn Keller Grant Wallace Seth Waalen Joshua Dabidsavor Photography Katherine Jennings Victoria Carlson Malena Larson Samantha Jo Penberthy

Thank You to . . .

Amery Hospital & Clinic for purchasing my Grand Champion hog Matthew Germain Pleasant Lake 4-H

Oxbo for purchasing my market hog.

Hannah Germain Pleasant Lake 4-H

Also, thank you to all of the bidders at the Polk County Fair Livestock Auction for your support

Danny Wahlstrom Natalie Fisk – State Qualifier Caleb Wright McKenzie Christian Kendra Bramsen Parys Ouellette Sarah Hefty – State Qualifier Morgan Gjovig Lauren Hefty Joshua Bohn – State Qualifier Andrew Carlson Shelby Peltier Moriah Cress Macy Johnson Alexis Greener Brooke Swenson Sam Glenna Adelyn Ellefson Josie Johnson Amelia Johnson Victoria Long Emily Shakal Katelyn Haase Ashley Peltier McKenna Hanson Ella Tretsven Samantha Volgren Sadie Olson Olivia Koeppen Emily Hadac Kacy Johnson Jasic Manning Torihatta Wendorf Alyssa Hite Daedyn Pearce Parys Ouellette School Exhibits Amber Wetterau Hallie Nelson Chloe Hermanson Carson Waterworth Maddie Simmerman Kendra Bramsen Rose King Elexis DiCosimo Amelia Broome

Blake Frokjer Mason Brown Lauren Jorgensen Christopher Dietrich Shooting Sports Trap Shooting Lance Wallis Gus Peterson Archery Eddy Brannon Timothy Nissen Hunter Thompson Joie Brannon Andrew Carlson Nicholas Nissen Nichole Anderson Molly Brannon Daniel Hasselquist Alayna Johnson Kellie Kjeseth Vegetables Seth Waalen Hunter Gilbertson Trevor Gilbertson Mariah Waalen Vet Science Destiny DiCosimo Caitlin Ritterpusch Julianna Thompson Woodworking Thomas Newman Lexa Corrigan Zhalick Hane Hunter Carlson Henry Measner Daniel Haase Grant Getschel Emily Oman Nathan Garvey Lance Wallis Luke Haase Ashley Peltier Sam Glenna Justin Vorndran, Reserve Champion Adam Reigel, Grand Champion, Self Determined/Youth Leadership

Thank you . . . The Rivard Family would like to thank all of the bidders at the Polk County Livestock Auction, and a special thanks to the purchasers of our animals!

St. Croix Casino for purchasing my hog Alaina Rivard Amery FFA

Bernard’s Northtown for purchasing my hog Autumn Rivard Amery FFA

Caitlin Ritterpusch Zachary Rau Junior Division Dog Reserve Champion Agility, Sarah Hefty, Pleasant Lake Champion Agility, Lauren Hefty, Pleasant Lake Reserve Champion Obedience, Tena Schoggins, Little Falls Livewires Champion Obedience, Tiana Lochner, Deronda Diplomats Reserve Champion Showmanship, Alayna Kelch, Bone Lake Beavers Champion Showmanship, Sarah Hefty, Pleasant Lake Reserve Champion Rally Obedience, Kaden, Hallgren-Draves, Cushing Champion Rally Obedience, Danny Wahlstrom, Pleasant Lake Reserve Grand Champion of Show, Tiana Lochner, Deronda Diplomats Grand Champion of Show, Sarah Hefty, Pleasant Lake Junior Division Llama/Alpacas Champion – heavy wool, non-breeder, Lexa Corrigan, Deronda Diplomats Champion – heavy wool, registered male, Lexa Corrigan, Deronda Diplomats Res. Champion – heavy wool registered male, Ashton Anderson, Forest View Champion – heavy wool, registered female,

Lana Belz, Deronda Diplomats Reserve Champion – heavy wool, registered female, Ashton Anderson, Forest View Junior Division Cat The Polk County Fair Junior Cat Show was held on July 8th at the fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls.

The cats were judged on grooming, health, physical condition and disposition. There was also a cage decoration competition that is voted on by the competitors.

Best Kitten, Imojin Peterson, Green Acres Best Cat, Mikaylyn Arvold, Pleasant Lake Best Decorated Cage, Mikaylyn Arvold, Pleasant Lake Best Groomed Reserve Champion, Devin Jones, Little Butternut Junior Division Poultry Chickens Reserve Champion American Varieties, Josie Johnson, Cushing Champion American Varieties, Jackson Dvorak, Forest View Reserve Champion Mediterranean Varieties, Alexis Greener, Bone Lake Beavers Champion Mediterranean Varieties, Amber Newman, Pleasant Lake Reserve Champion Crossbred Chicken, Jacob Fansler, Boy/Girl Scouts

Thank You to . . .

Carlson SV for purchasing my ADG Res. Champion Goat Tyler Sanford-Bjornstad Pleasant Lake 4-H

Also, thank you to all of the bidders at the Polk County Fair Livestock Auction for your support!

Evenson Construction for purchasing my market goat.

Natalee Bjornstad Pleasant Lake 4-H

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Fair winners and exhibitors . . .

Champion Crossbred Chicken, Makenna Engen, West Sweden Reserve Champion Asiatic Varieties, Hayley Palmsteen, Forest View Champion Asiatic Varieties, Krysten Ray, Knotty Pine Reserve Champion English Varieties, Justin Vorndran, Forest View Champion English Varieties, Renee Vorndran, Forest View Reserve Champion Continental Varieties, Makenna Engen, West Sweden Champion Continental Varieties, Jackson Dvorak, Forest View Reserve Champion, Other Standard Variety, Jackson Dvorak, Forest View Champion, Other Standard Variety, Thomas Newman, Pleasant Lake Reserve Champion Game Varieties, Amber Newman, Pleasant Lake Champion Game Varieties, Amber Newman, Pleasant Lake Reserve Champion Bantams, Feather Legged, Ethan Davison, Balsam Evergreens Champion Bantams, Feather Legged, Gracie Davison, Balsam Evergreens Reserve Champion

Bantams, Clean Legged, Krysten Ray, Knotty Pine Champion Bantams, Clean Legged, Krysten Ray, Knotty Pine Reserve Champion of Show, Chickens, Renee Vorndran, Forest View Champion of Show, Chickens, Krysten Ray, Knotty Pine, Ducks Reserve Champion Duck, Erinn Slate, Joel Jets Champion Duck, Zhalick Hane, Cushing Pigeons Champion Pigeon, Amber Newman, Pleasant Lake Guinea Hens Champion Guinea Hen, Ella Tretsven, FFA Reserve Grand Champion of Show, Krysten Ray, Knotty Pine Grand Champion of Show, Claire Harlander, Beaver Brook Badgers Showmanship Senior Showmanship, ages 15 and older, Claire Scharfenberg, Northern Lights, Intermediate Showmanship, 12-14 years old, Sean Ritterpusch, Deronda Diplomats Junior Showmanship, 8-11 years old, Caitlin Ritterpusch, Deronda Diplomats Junior Division Swine

Champion Market Gilt (QM), Gracie Davison, Balsam Evergreens Res. Champion Market Gilt (QM), Hannah Germain, Pleasant Lake Champion Market Barrow (QM), Matthew Germain, Pleasant Lake Res. Champion Market Barrow (QM), Lance Wallis, Pleasant Lake Grand Champion Market Hog (QM), Matthew Germain, Pleasant Lake Res. Gr. Champion Market Hog (QM), Lance Wallis, Pleasant Lake Grand Champion Market Hog (Non-sale), Gracie Davison, Balsam Lake Res. Gr. Champion Market Hog (Non-sale), Grace Grimm, FFA Showmanship, Senior – 18 and older, Peter Elwood, FFA Showmanship, Senior – 16 & 17, Hannah Germain, Pleasant Lake Showmanship, Intermediate – 14-15, Matthew Germain, Pleasant Lake Showmanship, Intermediate – 12-13, Gracie Davison, Balsam Evergreens Showmanship, Junior – 8-11, Daniel Haase, Forest View Showmanship, 1st Year Showmanship, Avery Anderson, Forest View Supreme Champion

Swine Showmanship, Peter Elwood, FFA Junior Division Beef Beef Breed Champion Market Steer, Calvin Rosen, Knotty Pine, Beef Breed Res. Champion Market Steer, Britta Hibbs, McKinley Vikings Beef-Dairy Crossbred Champion Market Steer, Brett Strenke, Bone Lake Beavers Beef-Dairy Crossbred Res. Champion Market Steer, Simon Carlson, Indian Creek Dairy Breed Champion Market Steer, Derek Fisk, FFA Dairy Breed Res. Champion Market Steer, Kelli Niles, Knotty Pine Res. Grand Champion Market Steer, Britta Hibbs, McKinley Vikings Grand Champion Market Steer, Calvin Rosen, Knotty Pine PB Junior Champion Female, Sam Black, Eagle View PB Junior Res. Champion Female, Madeline Monchilovich, McKinley Vikings PB Grand Champion, Angus, Preston Larson, McKinley Vikings PB Grand Champion Charolais, Sam Black, Eagle View PB Grand Champion, Simmental, Madeline

Monchilovich, McKinley Vikings PB Reserve Grand Champion Simmental, Morgan Monchilovich, McKinley Vikings Grade Jr Champion Female, Loretta Herbers, Forest View Grade Jr Reserve Champion Female, Milan Monchilovich, McKinley Vikings Grade Sr Champion Female, Alayna Johnson, Bone Lake Beavers Grade Sr Reserve Champion Female, Lily Johnson, Bone Lake Beavers Grade Grand Champion, Angus, Alayna Johnson, Bone Lake Beavers Grade Grand Champion, Hereford, Andrew Swanson, Bone Lake Beavers Grade Grand Champion, Crossbred, Loretta Herbers, Forest View Grade Res. Grand Champion Angus, Alex DeRosier, Forest View Grade Res. Grand Champion Crossbred, Milan Monchilovich, McKinley Vikings Supreme Reserve Grand Champion Female, Loretta Herbers, Forest View Supreme Grand Champion Female, Sam Black, Eagle View

Supreme Res. Grand Champion Female, Overall, Loretta Herbers, Forest View Supreme Grand Champion Female, Overall, Sam Black, Eagle View SHOWMANSHIP Senior Division – Ages 17 years and older, Sam Black, Eagle View, Senior Division – Ages 15 & 16, Maggie Rosen, Knotty Pine Intermediate Division – 13-14 years old, Milan Monchilovich, McKinley Vikings Intermediate Division – 11-12 years old, Loretta Herbers, Forest View Junior Division – 8-10 years old, Grayson Hendricks-Baxter, McKinley Vikings Supreme Showmanship, Sam Black, Eagle View Junior Rabbits Res. Ch. (Best of Breed) Mini Rex, Allyson Peterson, Deronda Diplomats Res. Ch. (Best of Breed) Netherland Dwarf, Leigha Priske-Olson, Indian Creek Res. Ch. (Best of Breed) Polish, Timothy Nissen, Pleasant Lake Res. Ch. (Best of Breed) Rex, Josephine Carlson, Pleasant Lake Res. Ch. (Best of Breed) New Zealand, Gracie

Graduating Amery FFA members thank all past and present buyers and bidders at the Polk County Fair for their tremendous support!

2017 - Johnson Motors Peter Elwood

2017 - Amery Meat Market Beau Helin

THANK YOU to all who stopped by our booth at the Polk County Fair.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS:

Megan Lofgren, New Richmond, Giant Bear Darla Nick, Luck, Grill

2017 - Swank’s Meats Eli Newton

Thank You to Bremer Bank for purchasing my market hog at the Polk County Fair!

Also, thank you to Barry & Traci Elwood of Apple Bay Farm, and Rachelle Helin & Jeremy Wood for all your help!

Carter Nielsen Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H

2017 - Dave’s Auto Body Gus Swenson

Thank You

Amery Hospital & Clinic for purchasing my market hog at the Polk County Fair Quality Meats Auction.

Also, thanks to the bidders for their great support.

Hannah Peltier

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Polk County Fair championships announced . . .

Drinkwine, Bone Lake Beavers Res. Ch. (Best of Breed) Mini Satins, Krysten Ray, Knotty Pine Res. Ch. (Best of Breed) Thrianta, Sydney Smith, Boy/Girl Scouts Res. Ch. (Best of Breed) Flemish Giants, Caleb Wright, Little Butternut Res. Ch. (Best of Breed) Satins, Lydaya Johnson, Little Butternut Champion (Best of Breed) Dutch, Krysten Ray, Knotty Pine Champion (Best of Breed) Dwarf Hotot, Ella Berens, Little Butternut Champion (Best of Breed) Harlequin, Sydney Smith, Boy/Girl Scouts Champion (Best of Breed) Holland Lops, Auron Yang, Bone Lake Beavers Champion (Best of Breed) Mini Lops, Emily Hadac, Lucky Horseshoe Champion (Best of Breed) Mini Rex, Krystin Ray, Knotty Pine Champion (Best of Breed) Netherland Dwarf, Tori Niles, Bone

Lake Beavers Champion (Best of Breed) Polish, Timothy Nissen, Pleasant Lake Champion (Best of Breed) Rex, Emily Roessler, Lucky Horseshoe Champion (Best of Breed) Thrianta, Sydney Smith, Boy/Girl Scouts Champion (Best of Breed) Flemish Giants, Erinn Slate, Joel Jets Champion (Best of Breed) French Lops, Kylie Binsfeld, Joel Jets Champion (Best of Breed) New Zealand, Tori Niles, Bone Lake Beavers Champion (Best of Breed) Satins, Lydaya Johnson, Little Butternut Reserve Grand Champion of Show , Timothy Nissen, Pleasant Lake Grand Champion of Show , Krysten Ray, Knotty Pine Junior Division Sheep PB Champion Male, Dorset, Joseph Bohn, Bronco Busters PB Champion Male, Suffolk, Nicole Dittbrenner, Mckinley Vikings PB Res. Champion

Thank You to

St. Croix Casino for purchasing my market lamb.

A special thank you to all the bidders for their wonderful support of the Polk County Fair.

Male, Southdown, Garrett Lee, Forest View PB Res. Champion Male, Suffolk, Nicole Dittbrenner, McKinley Vikings PB Champion Female, Dorset, Joseph Bohn, Bronco Buster PB Champion Female, Shropshire, RaeAnna Johnston, Shooting Stars PB Champion Female, Suffolk, Nicole Dittbrenner, McKinley Vikings PB Res. Champion Female, Suffolk, Nicole Dittbrenner, McKinley Vikings Grade Champion Female, Icelandics, Ann Boland, Bone Lake Beavers Grade Champion Female, Shropshire, Courtney Glenna, Beaver Brook Badgers Grade Champion Female, Suffolk, Nichole Anderson, Forest View Grade Champion Female, Commercial Breed (Crossbred), Emilie Glenna, Northern Lights Grade Champion Female, Wether Style Breed, Brianna Lee, Forest View Grade Res. Champi-

on Female, Shropshire, Courtney Glenna, Beaver Brook Badgers Grade Res. Champion Female, Commercial Breed (Cross), Ann Boland, Bone Lake Beavers Grade Res. Champion Female, Wether Style Breed, Garrett Lee, Forest View Grand Champ. – Over All Breeds (Male), Garrett Lee, Forest View Res. Gr. Champ – Over All Breeds (Male), Nicole Dittbrenner, McKinley Vikings Grand Champion – Over All Breeds (Female), Brianna Lee, Forest View Res. Gr. Champ. – Over All Breeds (Female), Garrett Lee, Forest View Quality Meats (Sheep) Gr. Champion Market Lamb (QM Program), Joe Glenna, Beaver Brook Badgers Res. Gr. Champion Market Lamb (QM Program), Joshua Bohn, Bronco Busters Grand Champion Market Lamb (Non-Sale), Garret Lee, Forest View Res. Gr. Champion Mar-

Thank You to . . .

Cardinal Glass for purchasing my market hog Grace Grimm Amery FFA

Ann Boland

Bone Lake Beavers 4-H

Johnson Motors for purchasing my market hog

THANK YOU to . . .

Peter Elwood Amery FFA

Also, thank you to all of the bidders at the Polk County Fair Livestock Auction for your support!

St. Croix Casino for purchasing my market steer Austin Maassen, Turtle Lake FFA St. Croix Casino for purchasing my market hog Mitchel Maassen Turtle Lake FFA

Also, thanks to all of the bidders for their continuous support of the Polk County Fair Quality Meats Auction

Thank You!

A special thanks to Hiawatha National Bank for purchasing my market hog at the Polk County Fair Quality Meats Auction.

Also, thank you to the bidders for their wonderful support.

Morgan Gjovig Northern Lights 4-H

ket Lamb (Non-Sale), RaeAnna Johnston, Shooting Stars Showmanship Senior Showmanship, 17 & over, Nicole Dittbrenner, McKinley Vikings Intermediate Showmanship, 15 -16, Joshua Bohn, Bronco Busters Junior Showmanship, 13-14, Joshua Davidsavor, Northern Lights Beginner Showmanship, 9-12 years old, Brianna Lee, Forest View First Year Showmanship, 8-11, Ryan Hanson, Beaver Brook Badgers Junior Division Goat Dairy Breed Jr Female Champion (Alpine), Jasimine Hase, Joel Jets Dairy Breed Jr Female Res. Champion Nigerian Dwarf, Layla Visger, South Milltown Dairy Breed Jr Female Champion Nigerian Dwarf, Amy Mevissen, Cushing Dairy Breed Jr Female Champion Nubian, Amber Mevissen, Cushing Dairy Breed Jr Female Res. Champion Saannen, Kailynn Ebert, Green

Acres Dairy Breed Jr Female Champion Saannen, Kailynn Ebert, Green Acres Dairy Breed Jr Female Res. Champion Recorded Grace, Kailynn Ebert, Green Acres Dairy Breed Jr Female Champion Recorded Grade, Imojin Peterson, Green Acres Dairy Breed Jr Female Champion (Unrecorded Grade), Emily Roessler, Lucky Horseshoe Dairy Breed Sr Female Res. Champion Nigerian Dwarf, Emily Roessler, Lucky Horseshoe Dairy Breed Sr Female Champion Nigerian Dwarf, Layla Visger, South Milltown Dairy Breed Sr Female Res. Champion Nubian, Amber Mevissen, Cushing Dairy Breed Sr Female Champion Nubian, Amber Mevissen, Cushing Dairy Breed Sr Female Champion Oberhasli, Amber Mevissen, Cushing Dairy Breed Sr Female Res Champion Saannen,

THANK YOU!

Swank’s Meats for purchasing my market lamb at the Polk County Fair A special thank you to all the bidders for their support of the quality meats auction

RaeAnna Johnston Shooting Stars 4-H

Thank You to all of the bidders at the Polk County Fair Quality Meats Auction.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO: Bishop Fixtures for purchasing my Reserve Champion lamb.

Joseph Bohn Bronco Busters 4-H

Cardinal Glass for purchasing my market steer.

Joshua Bohn Bronco Busters 4-H

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More Polk County Fair results . . .

Imojin Peterson, Green Acres Dairy Breed Sr Female Champion Saannen, Kailynn Ebert, Green Acres Dairy Breed Sr Female Champion Recorded Grade, Kailynn Ebert, Green Acres Grand Champion Female Alpine, Jasimine Hase, Joel Jets Res. Grand Champion Female Nigerian Dwarf, Emily Roessler, Lucky Horseshoe Grand Champion Female Nigerian Dwarf, Layla Visger, South Milltown Res. Grand Champion Female Nubian, Amber Mevissen, Cushing Grand Champion Female Nubian, Amber Mevissen, Cushing Res. Grand Champion Female Saannen, Imojin Peterson, Green Acres Grand Champion Female Saannen, Kailynn Ebert, Green Acres Grand Champion Female Unrecorded Grade, Emily Roessler, Lucky Horseshoe Res. Grand Champion (Recorded Grade), Kailynn Ebert, Green Acres Supreme Grand Champion (over all breeds), Amber Meviseen, Cushing Reserve Grand Champion (over all breeds), Kai-

lynn Ebert, Green Acres Champion Meat Goat, Andrew Prindle, Beaver Brook Badgers Reserve Champion Meat Goat, Brayden Prindle, Beaver Brook Badgers Domestic Exotic Champion, Sean Ritterpusch, Deronda Diplomats Domestic Exotic, Reserve Champion, Caitlin Ritterpusch, Deronda Diplomats Champion Market Goat, Kendra Bramsen, Shooting Stars Res Champion Market Goat, Nate Garvey, Shooting Stars Senior Showmanship, 15 years and older, Anna Larsen, Green Acres Intermediate Showmanship, 12-14 years old, Nate Garvey, Shooting Sports Junior Showmanship, 8-11 years old, Caitlin Ritterpusch, Deronda Diplomats Junior Pygmy/Mytonic Goats Champion Pygmy Goat, Gracie Wiltse, Bone Lake Beavers Reserve Champion Mytonic Goat, Caitlin Ritterpusch, Deronda Diplomats Champion Mytonic Goat, Sean Ritterpusch, Deronda Diplomats Junior Division Horse

Horse Judging, Allesha Rineck-Rivard, Forest View Showmanship, Grades 3 & 4, Mary Sandberg, Little Falls Livewires Showmanship, Grades 5 & 6, Trista Neely, West Sweden Showmanship, Grades 7 & 8, Shane Larson, Knotty Pine Showmanship, Grades 9 & 10, Teresa Neely, West Sweden Showmanship, Grades 11-13, Maria Oachs, Cushing Walk-Trot Equitation-Gr. 3-7, Natalee Bjornstad, Pleasant Lake Walk-Trot Pleasure-Gr. 3-7, Caitlyn Vitalis, Eagle View Walk-Trot Pleasure-Gr.8-13, Mellisa Valleen, School Exhibits English Class, Equitation – Grades 3-6, Trista Neely, West Sweden English Class, Equitation – Grades 7 & 8, Allesha Rineck-Rivard, Forest View English Class, Equitation – Grades 9 & 10, Katelyn Juvrud, Little Falls Livewires English Class, Equitation – Grades 11-13, Maria Oachs, Cushing English Class, Pleasure – Grades 3-6, Trista Neely, West Sweden English Class, Pleasure

– Grades 7 & 8, Allesha Rineck-Rivard, Forest View English Class, Pleasure – Grades 9 & 10, Katelyn Juvrud, Little Falls Livewires English Class, Pleasure – Grades 11-13, Jordan Sandberg, Little Falls Livewires Western Class, Horsemanship – Grades 5 & 6, Trista Neely, West Sweden, Western Class, Horsemanship – Grades 7 & 8, Allesha Rineck-Rivard, Forest View Western Class, Horsemanship – Grades 9 & 10, Teresa Neely, West Sweden Western Class, Horsemanship – Grades 11-13, Maria Oachs, Cushing Western Class, Pleasure – Grades 5 & 6, Trista Neely, West Sweden, Western Class, Pleasure – Grades 7 & 8, Allesha Rineck-Rivard, Forest View Western Class, Pleasure – Grades 9 & 10, Katelyn Juvrud, Little Falls Livewires Western Class, Pleasure – Grades 11-13, Maria Oachs, Cushing Advanced Western Horsemanship, Allesha Rineck-Rivard, Forest View Ranch Horse Riding

– Grades 3-6, Katelyn Kozack, Northern Lights Ranch Horse Riding – Grades 7-8, Allesha Rineck-Rivard, Forest View Ranch Horse Riding – Grades 9-10, Katelyn Juvrud, Little Falls Livewires Ranch Horse Riding – Grades 11-13, Jordan Sandberg, Little Falls Livewires Ranch Rail Pleasure – Grades 3-6, Katelyn Kozak, Northern Lights Ranch Rail Pleasure – Grades 7-8, Allesha Rineck-Rivard, Forest View Ranch Rail Pleasure – Grades 9-10, Alyssa Hite, Forest View Ranch Rail Pleasure – Grades 11-13, Malena Larson, Knotty Pine Western Riding, Open, Allesha Rineck-Rivard, Forest View Trail Class-Grade 3 & 4, Lyla Stone, Beaver Brook Badgers Trail Class-Grades 5 & 6, Katelyn Kozak, Northern Lights Trail Class – Grades 7 & 8, Allesha Rineck-Rivard, Forest View Trail Class – Grades 9 & 10, Katelyn Juvrud, Little Falls Livewires Trail Class – Grades 1113, Jordan Sandberg, Little Falls Livewires

Costume Class, Open, , Lyla Stone, Beaver Brook Badgers Egg & Spoon, Grades 7 & under, Mallorie Watland-Copiskey, Northern Lights Egg & Spoon, Grades 8-10, Jalyn Best, Jolly Milltown Egg & Spoon, Grades 1113, Maria Oachs, Cushing Pole Bending – Gr. 3 & 4, Gracie Siera, Bronco Busters Pole Bending – Gr. 5 & 6, Kylie Schultz, Bronco Busters Pole Bending – Gr. 7 & 8, Riley Youngman, Bronco Busters Pole Bending – Gr. 9 & 10, Madison Gorski, Pleasant Lake Pole Bending – Gr. 11-13, Emily Shakal, Little Falls Livewires Barrels – Gr. 3 & 4, Gracie Siera, Bronco Busters Barrels – Gr. 5 & 6, Kylie Schultz, Bronco Busters Barrels – Gr. 7 & 8, Grace Bergstrom, Bronco Busters Barrels – Gr. 9 & 10, Kaylyn Gravelle, Pleasant Lake Barrels – Gr. 11 – 13, Kylie Krueger, Bronco Busters Flag Race – Gr. 3 & 4, Gracie Siera, Bronco Busters Flag Race – Gr. 5 & 6, Emily Eley, Little Butter-

THANK YOU! Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H would like to thank those who purchased our market animals, and to all of the bidders for their continued support of the Polk County Fair Quality Meat Auction.

Thanks to area businesses/organizations for sponsoring the various livestock shows.

Cardinal Glass for purchasing my Grand Champion lamb.

Joseph Glenna

Farm Table for purchasing my market lamb.

Chloe Olson

Johnson Motors for purchasing my market steer.

Brady Prindle

Bremer Bank for purchasing my market hog.

Carter Nielsen

Cardinal Glass for purchasing my market steer.

Emma Wothe

Gille Trucking & Excavating for purchasing my ADG Champion steer.

Andrew Prindle

Amery Chevrolet for purchasing my market steer.

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Key Race – Gr. 5-6, Jadie Simpkins, Bronco Busters Key Race – Gr. 7-8, Riley Youngman, Bronco Busters Key Race – Gr. 9-10, Trey Boissy, Bronco Busters Key Race – Gr. 11-13, Kylie Krueger, Bronco Busters Jumping Figure Eight – Gr. 3-4, Gracie Siera, Bronco Busters Jumping Figure Eight – Gr. 5-6, Jadie Simpkins, Bronco Busters Jumping Figure Eight – Gr. 7-8, McKenzie Christian, Bone Lake Beavers Jumping Figure Eight – Gr. 9-10, Savanna Grant, Bronco Busters Jumping Figure Eight – Gr. 11-13, Kylie Krueger, Bronco Busters Junior Division Dairy PUREBRED DIVISION Holstein Junior Champion Female, Amber Mevissen, Cushing Junior Reserve Champion Female, Thomas Christenson, Deronda Diplomats Senior Champion Female, Meikah Dado, Beaver Brook Badgers Senior Reserve Champion Female, Rachel Nel-

Thank You to Countryside Cooperative for purchasing my Reserve Champion goat.

son, Forest View Grand Champion, Meikah Dado, Beaver Brook Badgers Reserve Grand Champion, Rachel Nelson, Forest View Supreme Champion Guernsey Junior Champion Female, Anna Christensen, Jolly Milltown Junior Reserve Champion Female, Katie Christensen, Jolly Milltown Senior Champion Female, Anna Christensen, Jolly Milltown Senior Reserve Champion Female, Grand Champion, Anna Christensen, Jolly Milltown Reserve Grand Champion, Anna Christensen, Jolly Milltown Jersey Junior Champion Female, Amber Newman, Pleasant Lake Junior Reserve Champion Female, Daniel Haase, Forest View Senior Champion Female, Marie Haase, Forest View Senior Reserve Champion Female, Amber Newman, Pleasant Lake Grand Champion, Marie Haase, Forest View Reserve Grand Champi-

on, Amber Newman, Forest View Brown Swiss Junior Champion Female, Raeann Lehman, Forest View Junior Reserve Champion Female, Katie Christensen, Jolly Miltown Senior Champion Female, Kasey Maypark, Cushing Senior Reserve Champion Female, Ben Neumann, Forest View Grand Champion, Kasey Maypark, Cushing Reserve Grand Champion, Ben Neumann, Forest View GRADES Holstein Junior Champion Female, Autumn Hermansen, Little Butternut Junior Reserve Champion Female, Christina Eley, Little Butternut Senior Champion Female, Mikayla Peper, Forest View Senior Reserve Champion Female, Shayla Hulett, FFA Grand Champion, Mikayla Peper, Forest View Reserve Grand Champion, Shayla Hulett, FFA Guernsey Junior Champion Female, Emily Roessler, Lucky Horseshoe

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Judy Bainbridge received a congratulations for her many years of service to the quality meats auction.

Junior Reserve Champion Female, Emily Roessler, Lucky Horseshoe Grand Champion, Emily Roessler, Lucky Horseshoe Reserve Grand Champion, Emily Roessler, Lucky Horseshoe, Jersey Junior Champion Female, Haley Hermansen, Little Butternut Junior Reserve Champion Female, Haley Hermansen, Little Butternut Senior Champion Female, Wyatt Hase, Joel Jets

Senior Reserve Champion Female, Annaleise Wright, Little Butternut Grand Champion, Wyatt Hase, Joel Jets Reserve Grand Champion, Annaleise Wright, Little Butternut Brown Swiss Junior Champion Female, Ruby Demulling, Forest View Junior Reserve Champion Female, Gabbie Neumann, Forest View Senior Champion Female, Ben Neumann, Forest View Senior Reserve Champion Female, Haley Her-

Bremer Bank is proud to be a part of the Polk County Fair

A special thank you to all of the bidders for their support of the Polk County Fair!

Nate Garvey Shooting Stars 4-H

Thank You to all of the bidders at the Polk County Fair Livestock Auction, and a special thanks to the buyers for our animals.

Isaac Christenson, Bremer Bank and Nolan Johnson, West Sweden 4H Pictured with: Sarah Carufel, Kacy Johnson, Tia Jensen, Bailey Ebert, Johanna Backes

Johnson Motors for purchasing my market steer.

Kaija Newman Pleasant Lake 4-H

Don & Nancy Hasselquist for purchasing my market hog.

Mattie Newman Pleasant Lake 4-H

Isaac Christenson, Bremer Bank Sam Black, Eagle View 4H

Isaac Christenson, Bremer Bank Katherine Elwood, Amery FFA

Isaac Christenson, Bremer Bank Carter Nielsen, Beaver Brook Badgers 4H

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Centenarians honored at Polk County Fair

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Leona Brekke, born July 11, 1917, and her family.

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Laura Bronel, born September 2, 1916, and her family.

The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin (ARDC) honored Polk County residents age 100 or more at the fair on Sunday.

A total of 14 people who are centenarians or will be shortly were honored. Some were recognized for the first time and one resident was honored for the fourth time.

Nine of the 14 came to the ceremony, accompanied by family members.

Those honored included:

Mabel Finch, born August 7, 1913 Dories Rudell, born August 13, 1915 Theoline Isaacson, born January 11, 1915 Margaret Paulson, born May 4, 1915 Lloyd Nihiser, born September 20, 1915 Dorothy Cronquist, born January 16, 1916 Josie Wagner, born June 22, 1916 Laura Bronel, born September

2, 1916 Lucille Clark, born November 27, 1916 Eleanor Brocker, born July 7, 1917 Edna Utley, born July 18, 1917 Leona Brekke, born July 11, 1917 Ruby Swanson, born October 27, 1917 Walmar Axel Quist, born November 11, 1917.

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Josie Wagner, born June 22, 1916, and her family.

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Nine of 15 county residents 100 or older appear at the fair

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Lillian Meyer, born July 16, 1917, and her family.

Eleanor Brocker, born July 7, 1917, and her family.

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Ruby Swanson, born October 27, 1917, and her family.

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Lloyd Nihiser, born September 20, 1915, and his family.

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Margaret Paulson, born May 4, 1915, and her family.

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AND THE WINNING CONTINUES . . . mansen, Little Butternut Grand Champion, Ben Neumann, Forest View Reserve Grand Champion, Haley Hermansen, Little Butternut Milking Shorthorn Junior Champion Female, Annaleise Wright, Little Butternut Senior Champion Female, Jasimine Hase, Joel Jets Grand Champion, Jasimine Hase, Joel Jets Reserve Grand Champion, Annaleise Wright, Little Butternut Ayrshire Junior Champion Female, Christian Wright, Little Butternut Senior Champion Female, Marissa Lundquist, FFA Grand Champion, Christian Wright, Little

Butternut Reserve Grand Champion, Marissa Lundquist, FFA Showmanship Senior Division – 18 & over, Meikah Dado, Beaver Brook Badgers Senior Division – age 17, Autumn Hermansen, Little Butternut Senior Division – age 16, Kasey Maypark, Cushing Senior Division – age 15, Haley Hermansen, Little Butternut Intermediate Division – age 14, Grace Haase, Forest View Intermediate Division – age 13, Emily Roessler, Lucky Horseshoe Intermediate Division – age 12, Jack Nelson, Forest View Intermediate Division – age 11, Grant Getschel,

Forest View Junior Division – age 10, Tracker Dodds, West Sweden Junior Division – age 9 and under, Sophia Haaf, Cushing Supreme Showman, Meikah Dado, Beaver Brook Badgers OPEN DIVISION Open Division Dairy Products Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Product, Margo Hanson, Cushing, Grand Champion Dairy Product, Margo Hanson, Cushing Open Division Llama/ Alpacas Champion – light/medium wool non-breeder, Kolton Kjeseth Zinn, Amery Champion – light/medi-

Congratulations to all exhibitors at the Polk County Fair!

um wool, registered male, Sarah Carufel, Osceola Champion – light/medium wool, registered female, Mary Kjeseth, Amery Reserve Champion – light/medium wool, registered female, Brian Mondor, Amery Champion – heavy wool, non-breeder, Brian Mondor, Amery Champion – heavy wool, registered male, Don Dipprey, Comstock Reserve Champion – heavy wool, registered male, Kolton Kjeseth Zinn, Amery Champion – Alpaca – non-breeder, Sarah Carufel, Osceola Champion – Alpaca – registered male, Don Dipprey, Comstock Reserve Champion – Al-

paca – registered male, Sheila Dipprey, Comstock Champion – Alpaca – registered female, Don Dipprey, Comstock Reserve Champion Alpaca – registered female, Sheila Dipprey, Comstock Open Division Cultural Arts Champion Watercolor Painting, Paul Oman, Deer Park Champion Acrylic Painting, Paula Gudmunsen, St. Croix Falls Champion Oil Painting, Sharon Chute, St. Croix Falls Champion Sketch, Danielle Rondeau, Osceola Champion Painted or Dyed Article, Joyce Turnquist, Centuria Champion Holiday Craft, Susan Olson, Amery

Champion Doll and Toy, Kristi Vorndran, Osceola Champion Craft, Perry Palin, St. Croix Falls Champion Creative Writing, Cassandra Kalpin, St. Croix Falls Champion All Other Arts & Crafts, Monica Swank, Amery Res. Gr. Champion Cultural Arts Exhibit, Paul Oman, Deer Park Grand Champion Cultural Arts Exhibit, Susan Olson, Amery Class B/Exceptional Needs, Perry Palin, St. Croix Falls Class B/Exceptional Needs, Kristi Vorndran, Osceola Class B Champion, Shelly Swanson, St. Croix Falls Open Knitting & Crocheting

Congratulations to all exhibitors!

Tanner Johnson, Forest View 4-H, sold his market hog to Mike Swank, Swank’s Meats.

Eli Newton, Amery FFA, sold his market steer to Mike Swank of Swank’s Meats.

RaeAnna Johnston, Shooting Stars 4-H, sold her market lamb to Swank’s Meats, Mike Swank.

Nichole Anderson, Forest View 4-H, sold her market lamb to Swank’s Meats.

Dirk Prindle and Margo Rosen, Carlson SV, purchased a market steer from William Fitzer, Knotty Pine 4-H.

Roger Van Someren, Carlson SV, purchased the ADG Reserve Champion goat from Tyler Sanford-Bjornstad, Pleasant Lake 4-H.

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Plan to attend the Quality Meats Carcass Show on Thursday, Aug. 3, at Swank’s Meats

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2017 Polk County Fair exhibitors Champion Knitting, Julie Libonate, Amery Champion Crocheting, Megan Ritterpusch, Clear Lake Res. Gr. Champion Knitting/Crocheting, Megan Ritterpusch, Clear Lake Gr. Champion Knitting/Crocheting, Julie Libonate, Amery Open Clothing Champion Infant’s Garment, Debra Rush, Osceola, Champion Youth Garment, Kathy Christenson, Amery Champion Adult Garment, GeorgeAnne Swanson, Frederic Res. Gr. Champion Clothing, Debra Rush, Osceola Grand Champion Clothing, Kathy Christenson, Amery Open Home Furnishings Champion Quilt, Betty Bertram, Balsam Lake Reserve Champion Quilt, June Hendricks, Frederic Champion Linens, Lillian Wilson, Milltown

Champion Rugs, Ann Hane, St. Croix Falls Champion Room Accessories, Jody Hadac, Clear Lake Res. Ch. Champion Home Furnishings, Betty Bertram, Balsam Lake Grand Champion Home Furnishings, Lillian Wilson, Milltown Open Foods & Nutrition Champion Yeast Bread, Olga Schwartz, Centuria Champion Quick Bread, Linda Owens, Frederic Champion Cake, Elizabeth Ziegler, Clear Lake Champion Decorated Food, Karen Lundgren, St. Croix Falls Champion Cookies, Karrie Melin-Swenson, St. Croix Falls Champion Pastry, Elizabeth Ziegler, Clear Lake Champion Candy, Linda Owens, Frederic Champion Gluten Free, Dawn Erickson, Clayton Reserve Grand Champion Food Exhibit, Olga Schwartz, Centuria Grand Champion Food Exhibit, Karen Lund-

gren, St. Croix Falls Res. Gr. Champion Food Preservation, Daniel Denver, Cumberland Grand Champion Food Preservation, Olga Schwartz, Centuria Open Photography Champion Color Exhibit, Jessica Heiden, Amery Res. Champion Color Exhibit, Jena Alling, Centuria Champion Black/White Exhibit, Noah Helund, Baldwin Res. Champion Black/ White Exhibit, Debra Rush, Osceola Grand Champion Photography Exhibit, Jessica Heiden, Amery Res. Grand Champion Photography Exhibit, Jena Alling, Centuria Open Division Flowers & Houseplants Champion Cut Flower, Shirley Zinn, Amery Champion Floral Arrangements, Kathie Wilson, St. Croix Falls Champion House Plants & Containers, Angie Lundin, Dresser Res. Gr. Champion

Congratulations to all Polk County Fair Exhibitors!

Supreme Champion Dairy Meikah Dado, Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H, center, showed the Supreme Champion Dairy cow.

Amery Meat Market is a proud support of the Polk County Fair!

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Alyssa Anderson, Forest View 4-H, sold her market hog to Willow Ridge Healthcare.

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Hundreds of exhibits were on display Flower/House Plant, Angie Lundin, Dresser Grand Champion Flower/House Plant, Kathie Wilson, St. Croix Falls Open Division Antiques Champion Colored Glass/Clear Glass, Gordon Hibbs, Frederic Champion Stoneware & Pottery, Angie Lundin, Dresser Champion China or Porcelain, Angie Lundin, Dresser Champion Paper Articles, Angie Lundin, Dresser Champion Advertising, Paul Knauber, Frederic Champion Photography, Raylene Anderson, Amery Champion Home, Angie Lundin, Dresser Champion Handwork, Marlys Hedberg, Cushing Champion Clothing & Accessories, Rodney Jensen, Balsam Lake Champion Sports, Dave Humpal, Amery Champion Miscellaneous, Steven Owens, Frederic Reserve Grand Champi-

on Antique, Paul Knauber, Frederic Grand Champion Antique, Gordon Hibbs, Frederic Open Division Farm Crops Champion Threshed Grains, Oliver Wood, Clear Lake Champion Ripe Grain Sheaf, Wilfred Owens, Frederic Champion Hay Sheaf, Douglas Owens, Frederic Champion Corn Stalk Exhibit, Jason Kjeseth, Deer Park Champion Ear Corn Exhibit, Douglas Owens, Frederic Champion Shelled Corn Exhibit, Jason Kjeseth, Deer Park Champion Hay Exhibit, Wilfred Owens, Frederic Champion Silage Exhibit, Casey Catlin, Comstock Res. Grand Champion Farm Crop, Wilfred Owens, Frederic Grand Champion Farm Crop, Jason Kjeseth, Deer Park Open Division Woodworking

Thank You, James Schanon, American Family Insurance, for purchasing my market hog.

Also, thanks to all the bidders for your great support of the Polk County Livestock Auction.

Jon Erickson Frederic FFA

Thank You to . . .

Dairy State Bank for purchasing my market hog.

Grand Champion Woodworking, Mike Polta, Amery, Open Division Fruits & Vegetables Champion Standard Cultivar, Lee Erickson, Clayton, Champion Herb Exhibit, Donald Jones, St. Croix Falls Res. Gr. Champion Vegetable Exhibit, Tanya Batchelor, Star Prairie Grand Champion Vegetable Exhibit, Lee Erickson, Clayton Gr. Champion Vegetable Box, Shawn Gudmunsen, St. Croix Falls Champion Plate of Apples, Steven Owens, Frederic Open Division Poultry & Eggs Reserve Champion American Class, Kendra Newman, Star Prairie, Champion American Class, Connor Bader, Osceola Res. Ch. Mediterranean Class, Brett Bader, Osceola Champion Mediterranean Class, Kendra Newman, Star Prairie

Reserve Champion Crossbred Section, Jennifer DeMars, Osceola Champion Crossbred Section, Bonny Moody, Siren Reserve Champion Asiatic Class Section, Walter Fernandez, Osceola Champion Asiatic Class Section, Walter Fernandez, Osceola Res. Champion English Class Section, Myra Bader, Osceola Champion English Class Section, Scott Hagen, Osceola Res. Champion Continental Section, Connor Bader, Osceola Champion Continental Section, John Newman, Star Prairie Res. Champion All Other Standard Section, Kirk Carlson, Dresser Champion All Other Standard Section, Kirk Carlson, Dresser Res. Champion Game Section, Kendra Newman, Star Prairie Champion Game Section, Kendra Newman, Star Prairie Res. Grand Champion

Knotty Pine 4-H would like to thank everyone who purchased our market animals at the Polk County Fair Livestock Auction and to all of the bidders for their tremendous support.

Ashton Anderson

Chicken, Walter Fernandez, Osceola Grand Champion Chicken, Walter Fernandez, Osceola Res. Champion Bantam Section, Adam Ray, Osceola Champion Bantam Section, Terilyn Wallis, Dresser Res. Champion Duck, Mark Rasmussen, Clear Lake Champion Duck Res. Grand Champion Duck, Terilyn Wallis, Dresser Grand Champion Duck Reserve Champion Turkey, Evelyn Strobach, Clear Lake Champion Turkey, Oliver Wood, Clear Lake Champion Guinea Fowl, Debra Tretsven, Cushing Res. Gr. Champion of Show – Overall, Walter Fernandez, Osceola Grand Champion of Show – Overall, Walter Fernandez, Osceola Reserve Champion Egg, Amy Corbett, Amery Champion Egg, Robin Palin, St. Croix Falls

Carlson SV for purchasing my market steer.

William Fitzer

Gille Trucking & Excavating for purchasing my market steer.

Cardinal Glass for purchasing my market steer.

United Ag Coop for purchasing my market lamb.

United Ag Coop for purchasing my market steer.

Elizabeth Rosen

Forest View 4-H

Open Division Rabbits Champion (Best of Breed) Dutch, Eric Brown, Dresser Champion (Best of Breed) Dwarf Hotot, Eric Brown, Dresser Champion (Best of Breed) Harlequin, Cindy Johnson, Luck Champion (Best of Breed) Himalayan, Carolyn Peterson, Balsam Lake Champion (Best of Breed) Lionhead, Bonny Moody, Siren Champion (Best of Breed) Lops, Holland, Sydnei Larson, St. Croix Falls Champion (Best of Breed) Mini Lop, Brenda Brandt, Osceola Champion (Best of Breed) Mini Rex, Adam Ray, Osceola Champion (Best of Breed) Mini Satan, Kelly Gardner, Luck Champion (Best of Breed) Netherland Dwarf, April Wilson, Amery Champion (Best of Breed) Polish, Laina Wren, Amery

Maggie Rosen

Willow Ridge Healthcare for purchasing my market hog.

Alyssa Anderson Forest View 4-H

Also, thanks to all of the bidders for their continued support of the Polk County Fair Quality Meats Auction

Dave’s Auto Body for purchasing my Grand Champion steer.

Calvin Rosen

Krysten Ray

Kelli Niles

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Polk County Fair results Champion (Best of Breed) Rex, Laina Wren, Amery Champion (Best of Breed) Flemish Giants, Ashley Bengston, Milltown Champion (Best of Breed) French Lop, Tina Memmer, Milltown Champion (Best of Breed) Satins, Milda Gustafson, Osceola Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Dutch, Cindy Johnson, Luck Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Dwarf Hotot, Eric Brown, Dresser Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Harlequin, Carolyn Peterson, Balsam Lake Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Lionhead, Bonny Moody, Siren Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Lops, Holland, Tina Memmer, Milltown Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Mini Lop, Eric Brown, Dresser Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Mini Rex, Walter Fernandez, Osce-

ola Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Mini Satin, Sharon Jensen, Frederic Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Polish, Tina Memmer, Milltown Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Rex, Laina Wren, Amery Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Flemish Giants, Ashley Bengston, Milltown Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) French Lop, Tina Memmer, Milltown Reserve Champion (Best of Breed) Satin, Milda Gustafson, Osceola Reserve Grand Champion of Show, Laina Wren, Amery Grand Champion of Show, Adam Ray, Osceola Open Division Goat Show Reserve Grand Champion Goat, Gene Mevissen, Cushing Grand Champion Goat, Walter Fernandez, Osceola Open Division Beef

Congratulations to all Polk County Fair Exhibitors!

Show Junior Champion Male, Kim Scholz, Deer Park Grand Champion Male, Kim Scholz, Deer Park SENIOR DIVISION Senior Division Photography Reserve Grand Champion Photography, John E. Park, Sr., Luck Grand Champion Photography, John E. Park, Sr., Luck Senior Knitting & Crocheting Res. Gr. Champion K nit ti ng /Crocheti ng, Pearl Swift, Amery Grand Champion Knitting/Crocheting, Mary Lunsman, St. Croix Falls Senior Cultural Arts Reserve Grand Champion Cultural Arts, Carol Welch, Amery Grand Champion Cultural Arts, William Bosak, Frederic Senior Division Antiques Reserve Grand Champion Antiques, Steven Jensen, St. Croix Falls Grand Champion An-

tiques, William Bosak, Frederic Senior Division Flowers & House Plants Champion Cut Flower, Esther Nelson, Amery, Champion House Plant, Phyllis Brenizer, Frederic Champion Arrangement, Laverne Olson, Luck Res. Gr. Champion Flowers/House Plants, Esther Nelson, Amery Grand Champion Flowers/House Plants, Phyllis Brenizer, Frederic Senior Division Plant & Soil Sciences Grand Champion Plant & Soil Science, Judy Randall, Luck Senior Foods & Nutrition Res. Gr. Champion Foods/Nutrition, William Bosak, Frederic Grand Champion Foods/Nutrition, Judy Randall, Luck Senior Woodworking Grand Champion Woodworking, William Bosak, Frederic

Medallion winner Matt Cuper, Clear Lake, was the winner in the Medallion hunt.

Horse Pull Results 2017 Lights1st Place- Jim Schleich, MN 2nd Place- John Petras, Greenwood, WI 3rd Place- Lane Duden, Maiden Rock, WI 4th Place- Harold Jackson, Colfax, WI Heavies1st Place- Steve Gilgenbach 2nd Place- Cody Cook 3rd Place- Glen Johnson 4th Place- Kevin Frees/John Petras, Thorp, WI

Amery FFA would like to thank everyone that purchased our market animals at the Polk County Fair Livestock Auction and to all of the bidders for their continued support!

Brian and Dennis Gille, Gille Trucking & Excavating, purchased the ADG Champion steer from Andrew Prindle, Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H

Burnett Dairy Coop for purchasing my market hog.

Tayler Elwood

Thomas Christenson, Deronda Diplomats 4-H, sold his market hog to Dennis Gille, Gille Trucking & Excavating.

Amery Farm & Home for purchasing my market hog.

Essie Whitehead

Elizabeth Rosen, Knotty Pine 4-H, sold her market steer to Dennis Gille of Gille Trucking & Excavating

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Bremer Bank for purchasing my market hog.

Katherine Elwood

Amery Chevrolet for purchasing my market lamb.

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2017 Tractor Pull 2nd Place- Dustin Kieckhoefer 3rd Place- Brian Arneson

Farm Stock 4500 NT1st Place- Phil Mattson 2nd Place- Terry Torn 3rd Place- Carl Benek Farm Stock 5500 NT1st Place- Jeff Gackle 2nd Place- Scott Becker 3rd Place- Steve Olson Farm Stock 7000 NT1st Place- Lynn Dreier 2nd Place- Aaron Vadner 3rd Place- Trevor Carlson Farm Stock 9000 NT1st Place- Kory Pechacek 2nd Place- Mike Green 3rd Place- Jake Espeseth Farm Stock 100500 NT1st Place- Roger McGee 2nd Place- Wyatt Bergmann 3rd Place- Tim Wilson Farm Stock 7000 Turbo1st Place- Mike Hall 2nd Place- John Soldner 3rd Place- Mike Sommerfield Farm Stock 9500 Turbo1st Place- Cody Frederich 2nd Place- Gary Meyer 3rd Place- Jesse Wilson Farm Stock 11000 Turbo1st Place- Gary Meyer 2nd Place- Jon Malecho 3rd Place- Joel Neidermire Farm Stock 13000 Turbo1st Place- Derek Wohlk 2nd Place- Luke Christensen 3rd Place- Jon Malecho Farm Stock 15000 Turbo1st Place- Luke Christensen

Farm Stock Unlimited Turbo1st Place- Ben Neumann 2nd Place- Isaiah Tretsven Hot Farm 105001st Place- Greg Rayment 2nd Place- George Weiderdorf Hot Farm 115001st Place- Greg Rayment 2nd Place- George Weiderdorf 3rd Place- Al Becker Hot Farm 125001st Place- Al Becker Hobby Stock 47001st Place- Bill Ewert 2nd Place- Scott Oestrich Hobby Stock 57001st Place- Bill Ewert 2nd Place- Scott Oestrich 3rd Place- Billy Mosse After Chores 105001st Place- Brandon Lulich 2nd Place- Corey Hilden 3rd Place- Matt Hannula

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Truck Pull Results 5800 Stock 1st place- Don Stark 2nd place- Brant Couch 3rd place- Jeremy Shilts 6200 Stock 1st place- Steve Hohler 2nd place- Brant Couch 3rd place- Ken Wittig 5800 Improved Stock 1st place- Carl Hawkinson 2nd place- Dave Ward 3rd place- Tracy Anderson 6200 Improved Stock 1st place- Tracy Anderson 2nd place- Carl Hawkinson 3rd place- Dave Ward 5800 Pro Stock 1st place- Dave VanderWeyst

6200 Street Modified 1st Place- Randy Schaufler 2nd Place- Tony Horel 3rd Place- Mark Welke 6200 FWD Modified 1st Place- Ben Loustch 2nd Place- Tony Horel 3rd Place- Mark Welke 8500 Street Diesel 1st Place- Jared Jensen 2nd Place- Derrick Howard 3rd Place- Matt Krueger

Eagle View 4-H would like to thank everyone that purchased our market animals at the Polk County Fair Livestock Auction, and to all of the bidders for their tremendous support!

Light Super Stock 62001st Place- Adam Schachtner Light Super Stock 73001st Place- Colten Maassen

Williamson-White Funeral Home for purchasing my market steer.

Erika Heiden

Modified 60001st Place- Doyle Christian 2nd Place- David Hughes

Swankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meats for purchasing my market lamb.

A special thank you to all of the bidders for their support of the Polk County Fair.

Thank You to Clear Lake True Value and Paul & Kate Isakson for purchasing my market steer at the Polk County Fair A special thanks to all the bidders for the wonderful support.

Nichole Anderson Forest View 4-H

Thank You to Farm Table Restaurant for purchasing my market hog at the Polk County Fair, and also to all of the bidders for their wonderful support of the livestock auction.

Luck FFA

6200 Pro Stock 1st place- Dave VanderWeyst 2nd place- John Guza 3rd place- Cordell Eliason

After Chores 125001st Place- Matt Hannula 2nd Place- Carey Hild 3rd Place- Pete Koenig

Thank You to . . .

Shayla Hulett

2nd place- John Guza 3rd place- Justin Schlegel

Bremer Bank for purchasing my market steer.

Sam Black

THANK YOU . . The Davison Family would like to thank all of the bidders at the Polk County Fair Livestock Auction, and a special thanks to the purchasers of our animals.

Daefflerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meats for purchasing my market hog.

Gracie Davison Balsam Evergreens 4-H

Tiffany Moskal Clayton FFA

Thank You to Compeer Financial for purchasing my market lamb.

A special thank you to all of the bidders for their support of the Polk County Fair.

Samuel Dusek Clear Lake FFA

Baribeau Implement for purchasing my market hog.

Jarett Davison Balsam Evergreens 4-H

J&S General Contractors for purchasing my market hog.

Gracie Davison Balsam Evergreens 4-H

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A fun-filled weekend at the Fair!

Talent show

Talent Contest 2017 12 & Under- 1st Place- Sophia LaVigne 12 & Under- 2nd Place- Caitlin Ritterpush, Clear Lake 12 & Under- 3rd Place- Ella Grey, Luck 13-18 years old- 1st Place- Tommi Hernander 13-18 years old- 2nd Place- Danny Wahlstrom, Dresser 13-18 years old- 3rd Place- Destiny Lieder Adult- 1st Place- Marissa Altendorfer, Clear Lake Adults- 2nd Place- Danielle Tonnar, Centuria

Feet make the Fair Go Round.

McKinley Vikings 4-H would like to thank all of the bidders for their great support of the Polk County Fair Livestock Auction, and a special thank you to area businesses that purchased our animals!

Amery Chiropractic for purchasing my market steer.

Trent Albee

Bergstrom Custom Bale Wrapping for purchasing my market steer.

Madeline Monchilovich

ITP for purchasing my Res. Grand Champion steer.

Britta Hibbs

Quinn, Vinopal & Zahradka for purchasing my market steer.

Milan Monchilovich

St. Croix Casino for purchasing my market steer.

Allison Gross

Hendricks Farm for purchasing my market steer.

Sophia Henricks-Loehr

Burnett Dairy Coop for purchasing my market steer.

Preston Larson

Northwoods Propane for purchasing my market steer.

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Demo Derby Results 2017 Chain Full Size1st Place- Allison Tucker 2nd Place- Jeremy Tucker 3rd Place- Nate Steel

Weld Mid-Size1st Place- Pat Lyons 2nd Place- Tony Wall 3rd Place- Jake Anderson

Chain FWD1st Place- Anthony Elfers 2nd Place- Skylar Hopkins 3rd Place- Josh Gray

Weld Full Size1st PlaceTrevor Bushinger 2nd Place- Travis Weiner 3rd Place- Kyle Lockwood

Weld Trucks1st Place- Derek Ryan 2nd Place- Tyler Jacobs 3rd Place- Austin Zastrow

LAWN MOWER DERBY: 1st Place- Tom Stern 2nd Place- Chris Anderson

Congratulations to all exhibitors at the Polk County Fair Kendra Bramsen, Shooting Stars 4-H, sold her Grand Champion/ ADG Champion goat to Amery Chevrolet

Deronda Diplomats 4-H would like to thank all of the bidders for their great support of the Polk County Fair Livestock Auction, and a special thank you to area businesses that purchased our animals.

Gille Trucking & Excavating for purchasing my market hog.

Thomas Christenson

FB Contractors for purchasing my market steer.

Rayna Lee

Congratulations to all exhibitors!

Erika Heiden, Eagle View 4-H, sold her market steer to Williamson-White Funeral Home & Cremation Chuck Williamson and Tyler Kolcoyne.

Cole Jakupciak, Amery FFA, sold his market lamb to Amery Chevrolet

Kylee Olson, Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H, sold her market steer to Amery Chevrolet Hwy. 46, Amery, WI 715-268-7676 888-257-7989

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Macey was “Queen for a Day”

Josie participated in the Little Britches event.

Thank You to Skoglund Oil for purchasing my market lamb.

A special thank you to all of the bidders for their support of the Polk County Fair!

Christine Pickard Cattail Clovers 4-H

Thank You to . . .

Federated Coop for purchasing my market hog.

Guinn, Vinopal & Zahradka for purchasing my market hog.

Daniel Haase

Grace Haase

Forest View 4-H

Forest View 4-H

Also, thank you to all of the bidders at the Polk County Fair Livestock Auction for your support

Sydnee showed her chicken

Congratulations to all the Polk County Fair exhibitors.

Thank you for your help in gathering information and photos from this year’s event!

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Something for everyone at the fair

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A ribbon cutting was held for the new Dairyland Adventure building on the fairgrounds. The interactive exhibit gives fairgoers a look at life on the farm.

The building was dedicated to Dennis Marschall.

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Members of royalty from various communities around the area visited the fair on Sunday.

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The carnival did a brisk business.

THANK YOU Amery Meat Market, Dennis & family, for your incredible purchase of my market hog!

I will forever be thankful for your repeat support of purchasing my animals during my years of showing at the Polk County Fair I would also like to say “Thank You” to the other business bidders who stayed to the very end of the auction that helped in the bidding battle that made for a great end to my showing career!!

Beau Helin Amery FFA

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Hannah Wheeler, a Cloverbud from Cushing 4-H gets her exhibit judged.

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