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Williamson leaves lasting legacy

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JESSICA DE LA CRUZ | AMERY FREE PRESS

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Eagle Scout Mason Henke leads the Pledge of Allegiance during Amery’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Memorial programs were held throughout the area this week. More photos on page 12B.

Give a kid a hammer…

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

–Proverb When it comes to shaping the future of young men, Amery Middle School has been on the front lines of a difficult nationwide trend.

At a December school board meeting, Principal Tom Bensen noted, “There was one nine week period where one-hundred percent of the discipline slips went to boys. That really got our attention, and we wanted to make some changes.”

Tech Ed. instructor Allen Carlson has witnessed the problems first hand.

“There’s a big maturity gap at this middle school age,” says Carlson. “And in a conventional class, boys in particular, may be feeling left behind.”

There’s no argument that kids thrive in different types of learning environments, and it’s not always the traditional classroom. In trying to find a solution to the problem, Carlson and school administration devised a pilot program that began this spring called CREATE class—an acronym for Culturally Responsive Essential-based Achieving Excellence in Technology Education.

That’s a really long-winded way of describing what simply began as a few students who wanted to build some old-fashioned scooters during study

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hall.

When Carlson volunteered his time to help a dozen or so kids build scooters for fun last year, the outcome was a hit. And Bensen took notice.

“For those kids we saw their attendance and their attitude just skyrocket. So that’s what really turned us on to trying this,” he says.

CREATE began as a pilot program this semester, devised as a project-based class with a construction focus—something that not only boys could benefit from, but girls too.

“We wanted to try and get some kids that aren’t very connected to school, and get some of those students working toward a project that they can take a lot SEE CREATE PAGE 2A

“It’s been a great life. If I had it all to do over again, I’d do it the same way.”

That’s the way Bob Williamson described his time in Amery during a 2016 interview about the Amery Fire Department. Williamson, the personification of community service who was a central player in many organizations, passed away May 24 at the age of 89.

Born in Frederic, Bob lived in Milltown, Menomonie, Sauk Center and Jackson, Minn. before coming to Amery in 1943. Even though he and his future wife, Marie Stenberg, were delivered by the same doctor and baptized at the same church in Milltown, they didn’t meet until they were sophomores in high school in Amery.

After serving in the Navy in World War II, Williamson returned home to Amery and married Marie in 1948. The wedding occurred at 8:30 p.m. because Bob and his brother had to milk 90 cows before the service.

While Williamson attended Mortuary School at the University of Minnesota, Marie worked as a

Bob Williamson, longtime businessman and community promoter, passed away this week at the age of 89.

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CREATE: Program may spark more interest in trades, in addition to building connectedness FROM PAGE 1A

of pride in,” said Bensen. “This is something they would take instead of a science or math class—something different to make a connection.”

As the middle school works

‘We wanted to try and get some kids that aren’t very connected to school, and get some of those students working toward a project that they can take a lot of pride in.’

Tom Bensen Amery Middle School Principal toward building in project-based curriculum for the broader student body, this course in particular, aims to bridge a gap for students who need a different way to be successful.

“We’re looking for all kinds sold, thereby funding the ma- all need this information as it relates to the home they’ll live of kids to be in this class, espe- terials for the class.

“There’s really such a short- in.” cially leaders, because we’re But Carlson knows that what really trying to solve a prob- age for these skilled trades,” these kids are getting is lem,” says Bensen. more than just construcIt’s Carlson’s first time tion skills. teaching construction at “Early on I could see a the eighth grade level. very big disconnect with “I knew it was going school, and for many difto be a big challenge. So ferent reasons. There was I wanted to teach somea need. And what do you thing I know best.” do? Some of it is clearly a His small class of mostneed for movement. And ly boys and a handful some of it is interest,” he of girls has taken on a says. “It’s harder than I number of high-profi le thought it was going to be, projects. Their first task but we have made progwas to build some easels ress. We have some really, for school referendum really awesome days. In information to be placed my heart I do really think on. From costing out mawe’re giving them a big terials to measuring and chance,” he says. “There assembly, they had cuslives are different than tomers, and deadlines, mine was growing up. The and specifications—and opportunities aren’t there. expectations.

Students play with a life-size foosball table Since then they’ve built built by Mr. Carlson’s CREATE class. The project We’re losing some of those a human foosball table to was just one of many that the class became in- fundamentals.”

They haven’t made the be used by the Phy Ed de- volved with, and came from a mini grant applied partment, and are work- for by Mr. Carlson and Ms. Hanson to be used by pitch yet, but both Carlson and Bensen are hopeful ing on bat houses, a yard the Phy Ed program and at recess. about continuing the probarn, and a rabbit hutch gram next year, possibly that will be used in Mr. Meyer’s High School agricul- says Carlson. “Even if only expanded into two sections.

“Once we get our data down, two of these kids end up in ture classroom.

Most of the projects will be construction, someday they’ll and along with the academ-

Fundraiser at Amery Fire Hall will help fight local childhood hunger In Wisconsin, 1 in 8 people struggle with hunger, according to Feeding America.

Many children and families living right here in Polk County are benefiting from the free or reduced lunch program because their household income falls below a certain level, putting them at risk for hunger.

One of the ways, locally to help alleviate hunger is The Backpack Program. This program is organized and implement by The Salvation Army in Polk County and Serenity Home. They, along with numerous volunteers step in to help when the need is great.

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

Children who come to school hungry often times have a more difficult time

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

The Polk County Salvation Army BackPack Program has helped over 420 families this past school year, living in Polk County, receive an backpack full of food over the weekends to help stop childhood hunger. This past year, the numbers of children and families requesting this benefit did increase and the need to raise substantial dollars to continue to help families in need is important. Every summer, the organizers at Serenity Home switch gears from backpack distribution to fundraising to help the program. This year, over $80,000 was spent trying to help alleviate hunger in Polk County, help is needed to cover the costs.

One way the public can help to fund this program is by attending one of the fundraisers that support it. Coming up, June 9th at the Amery Fire Hall, one such event will take place. This is the 4th year for this event that has become quite a success with

many coming out in support.

Beginning at 4pm on the 9th everyone is invited to participate in a free will offering meal of a BBQ plate or hotdog plate, browse the awesome silent auction, listen to some fantastic music by Jim Armstrong and Cattail Moon.

There is also a great bake sale for everyone who likes goodies. Fundraising Manager for the Salvation Army, Angela Moulton says, “Bring your families, we will have a jump house and the dunk tank for a little extra fun.”

She went on to say, “Last year we were overwhelmed by the generosity of the community. We raised over $16,000 for the Backpack Program. This year we would love to see it hit $20,000.”

Plan to attend the event, many volunteers have come together to make another fun event this year. If you would like to volunteer at the event, contact Betty Collins at 715268-2275. The group is still looking for silent auction items too! Items for the Silent Auction and the Bake Sale can be dropped off at the Fire Hall on June 9th after 1pm or at the Cut Above in Amery Tuesday through Saturday, leading up to the event. Proceeds from this event will benefit all of the families in Polk County who receive the backpack.

ic goals, we hope we will see increased performance in other areas because they’re feeling more connected,” says

‘They can put their hands on something physical that they did that day.’

Allen Carlson Middle School Tech Ed. Instructor

Bensen.

But data aside, at an age when kids lives can so easily take a negative turn, Carlson sees value that may be impossible to measure.

“I can think of the kids who I’m most worried about. They can put their hands on something physical that they did that day, and if I can see just one of those kids five years from now working for a construction company…if I could see that, it would all be worth it.”

One dead, seven injured in Town of Forest crash A Hayward woman is dead and seven more are injured following a two-vehicle crash in rural St. Croix County Saturday.

According to information released by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s officials, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash west of 310th Street in the Town of Forest shortly after 11 a.m.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2010 Ford Fusion going west on Highway 64 crossed the center line and struck an eastbound Ford F-150 head-on.

The driver of the Ford Fusion, Ellen L. Gordon, age 59 from Hayward, Wis. was pronounced dead at the scene.

She was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. A passenger in the Fusion, Sheila A. Barber, age 49 from Couderay, Wis. was flown by Life Link Helicopter with injuries.

There were six occupants in the Ford truck. The driver, Darren L. Smith, age 46, of Glenwood City was taken to Westfield’s Hospital with injuries.

Passengers in the Ford truck were: •JoAnn M. Smith, age 55, from Glenwood City, WI was taken to Regions Hospital with injuries. She was not wearing a seatbelt.

•Judith M. Coyer, age 74,

from Glenwood City, WI was taken to Westfields Hospital with injuries. She was wearing a seatbelt.

•Denise L. Smith, age 51, from Glenwood City, WI was taken to Westfields Hospital with injuries. She was wearing a seatbelt.

•William W. Wolff, age 52, from Adrian , MO was taken to Regions Hospital with injuries. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

•Deanna L. Wolff, age 54, from Adrian, MO was taken to Regions Hospital with injuries. She was not wearing a seatbelt.

Highway 64 was closed for approximately four hours while deputies investigated the scene.

Authorities are seeking the assistance of anyone who may have witnessed this crash.

They are asked to call the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office at 715-386-4701.

The crash remains under investigation by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office and the Medical Examiner’s Office. This is St. Croix County’s fi fth traffic fatality of 2017.

Assisting at the scene was the Wisconsin State Patrol, Glenwood City Fire & EMS, New Richmond EMS, Baldwin EMS, and Clear Lake EMS.

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JUNE 2 Vendor, Plant & Bake Sale There will be a big selection of baked goods and beautiful plants at the Amery Area Community Center on June 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be various vendors from around the area.

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City wide garage sales City Wide garage sales will be held on Friday, June 2. A map to participating sales is available in the Amery Free Press.

JUNE 3 Amery Trail Days Make use of Amery’s Stower and Cattail trail for free all weekend long, while family friendly events are scheduled throughout the community.

Enjoy a community bike ride on the Stower Seven Lakes trail beginning at 10:30. And from 10-2, don’t miss the petting zoo, food, free ice cream, free blood pressure checks, recycling display, and more behind the fire hall.

Fly-in Breakfast Fly in or drive in for the Amery Airport’s annual Fly-In breakfast, held from 7 to 11 at the Amery Regional Airport.

EMS Taco Dinner The Amery Area EMS will host a Taco Dinner fundraiser with all you can eat tacos from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Amery Ambulance Station. Silent auction, raffles, and crafts for kids will also be held. Free will donation. All proceeds used for new equipment.

JUNE 4 Sunday Fun Day Enjoy Karaoke with Kar Jackers Entertainment at the Amery Area Community Center on June 4 from 3pm-5pm.

Bring the family and have some fun! Light concessions available including adult beverages. There is no charge and this is open to the public.

JUNE 6 Swedish Club Meeting The Swedish Club will meet Tuesday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church for a program on the Swedish game of Kubb presented

by Mark Oman. In case of inclement weather the group will meet indoors.

JUNE 8 Living with Chronic Pain Dr. Jacqueline Peterson will be at the Amery Area Community Center on June 8 at 1 p.m. to discuss this issue that affects so many of us. Register by June 5 by calling 715-268-6605.

This seminar is free and open to the public.

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Amery’s Class of 2017 had some fun at Interstate Park last week for their annual Senior Class Trip, commemorating the event with this appropriate photo. Friday marked the offical last day of school for this year’s Amery graduates.

Vintage Star Wars Exhibit The Polk County Historical Society invites the public to attend the opening of ‘The Nostalgia Awakens: A Vintage Star Wars Toys Display,’ June 8 at 6 p.m. at the Polk County Museum in Balsam Lake. Mr. Jarrod Roll, curator and creator of the exhibit will explain how the collection evolved. Exhibit will be on display through Labor Day weekend, Thursdays through Mondays noon to 4.

JUNE 9 Backpack Fundraiser Help feed hungry kids at the Amery Fire Hall from 4 to 8 p.m. The Salvation Army Backpack Program will host a fundraiser featuring live music, BBQ/hot dog meal, silent auction, dunk tank, jump house, bake sale and more. Jim Armstrong will play from 4 to 5 p.m. and the Cattail Moon Band will play from 5 to 8.

JUNE 10 Seven Lakes Triathlon The Seven Lakes Fun Adventure Triathlon will take place on June 10 beginning at 9 a.m.

The event features a 3.1 mile run/walk, 16 mile bike ride, and a canoe/kayak/paddle around South Twin Lake. Register 8-8:45 at Soo Line Park for the 9 a.m. start. Advance registration rates are $40 for one person, $60 for two person teams, and $70 for three person teams. All rates are $10 more day of event. Register online at runsignup.com/race/wi/ amery/stowersevenlakestriathlon. Sponsored by Friends of the Trail. All proceeds go toward maintenance and trail improvements.

Farmer’s Market Begins The Amery Farmer’s Market officially opens Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, and will

run Saturdays from 9-12 and Mondays 3-6 throughout the summer and fall in Soo Line Park.

JUNE 11 Pancake Breakfast Little Falls Lutheran Church will host a pancake breakfast to help replace their commercial stove/oven. Serving from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free will offering.

JUNE 12 St. Croix Valley Orchestra The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will perform three concerts in June, including one at Amery’s Soo Line Park in conjunction with the Amery Farmer’s Market from 3 to 6 p.m.

JUNE 13 Kops & Kids Golf Scramble Register as a twosome or foursome by Friday, June 2 for this year’s Kops & Kids K9 Association Golf Scramble on Tuesday, June 13. Lunch and registration begin at 12 with shot gun start at 1 p.m. Dinner and awards to follow. Includes fun hole events and challenges. $80 donation per player with proceeds used to support Amery Police Department programs and events. To register contact Heather at the Amery Police Department, 715-2683406 or email apd4121@amerytel.net.

JUNE 16

Music on the River Kick off Amery’s first ‘Music on the River’ of the season with the oldies music of ‘The Whitesidewalls.’ Food, music and family fun in Amery’s Michael Park begins at 5:00 and goes until 9:30 p.m.

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Woman’s Club Art Fair Amery’s North Park will be packed to the gills with crafters and vendors selling their wares from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

JUNE 22 Given Away-A Memoir Author Kate Gjerde will visit the Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. to read from her memoir, ‘Given Away,’ a portrait of a childhood spent in two very different worlds.

Refreshments will be provided. This session is open to the public and free of charge.

JUNE 23 Red Cross Blood Drive

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A blood drive will take place at Bremer Bank in Amery from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-red-cross to schedule an appointment.

JUNE 30 Giant Ice Cream Sundae What better way to spend a summer afternoon than helping devour a thirty foot ice cream sundae. Free while it lasts under Amery’s Soo Line Pavillion at noon.

ONGOING 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 Pickleball has moved to the South Twin tennis courts (weather permitting). Free and open to the public, no experience necessary. They will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. and Wedenesdays at 5:30 p.m.

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Time for an indoor picnic!

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

I hope you were able to get away this past weekend for the “unofficial” kick-off of summer, Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time steeped in tradition — a time to remember those who have died in service to our nation. The holiday dates back to the Civil War, when the custom of putting fresh flowers on the graves of the fallen began in America.

When I was in high school, I was in the marching band. Memorial Day was our second to the last performance for the year, and we only marched a couple of miles, from the Legion Hall to the city cemetery.

At the cemetery, someone read “In Flanders Field” as well as Gettysburg Address. One Publisher the year, I got to read the Gettysburg Tom Stangl Address. That Lincoln guy sure could turn a phrase, couldn’t he?

Of course, the entire long weekend isn’t spent in memorial of the fallen veterans. Many families gather for reunions and celebrations, one of the few times that some extended families gather.

When I was a child, my mother’s family would gather at her sister’s home for a picnic sometime during the weekend, usually after the parade on Memorial Day. I use the term “picnic” in its broadest interpretation. What usually occurred was we went to my Aunt Helen’s house, bringing with us various food items in the great tradition of potluck. My mother would make her patented baked beans, boiling raw navy beans and then seasoning them with bacon, brown sugar, mustard and ketchup.

My father, Arved (aka “The Chief”) was not the most diplomatic man on the planet. Looking back as an adult, I believe he lacked that small buffer in his brain that kept him from immediately saying the thoughts that came into his mind.

The Chief would usually blurt out something about the beans being buckshot.

After arriving at my aunt’s, the men would gather outside to grill the hotdogs and hamburgers and the women would gather inside to warm up the food and get everything ready on the kitchen table, to be served buffet style.

It was considered a rite of passage when you were allowed to be around the men and the grill.

We came in handy for fetching another beer or taking food inside. The topics discussed were about the same as I imagine they always have been: cars, sports and politics.

Inside, the women would compare notes on how their children were doing in school and catch up on any family news and gossip.

After the final hamburgers were grilled and a few hot dogs burned to the proper level for those that prefer them that way, we would all venture in and begin filling our plates.

Since my aunt and uncle only had one small picnic table, and the kitchen table was covered with the food that was being shared, we ended up eating wherever we could find a spot.

Some actually went outside to the picnic table, many stayed inside. These inside “picnics” were a source of amusement for the more sarcastic among the cousins. Looking back, I understand why we did what we did, but it really didn’t make much sense.

Please remember not to criticize the food when you have a family gathering. It’s simply not worth the grief.

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Legislature grapples with personal property tax repeal

BY WISPOLITICS.COM THE CAPITOL REPORT

Eliminating a tax sounds easy, until you follow the money that is collected.

So it is with perennial talk of eliminating the state’s personal property tax.

A recent public hearing on a bill to eliminate the state’s personal property tax starting next year heard from backers who touted it as a business-friendly measure.

But Democrats on the Senate Committee on Revenue, Financial Institutions and Rural Issues worried the lost local funds wouldn’t be completely backfi lled by state aid, leaving municipalities and property taxpayers covering the costs in the future.

The bill from GOP authors Reps.

Bob Kulp of Stratford, Dan Knodl of Germantown and Sens. Duey Stroebel of Saukville and David Craig of the Town of Vernon guarantees that taxing jurisdictions will be reimbursed by the state for the loss of personal property tax revenue. But it doesn’t make any appropriations. The authors told committee members on May 24 the funding would be handled by the Joint Finance Committee during budget deliberations, which are set to conclude in June.

Eliminating the tax would remove $267.4 million from the books, based on 2014-15 tax collections. The state gets about $2 mil-

lion of that, with the rest going to local governments and schools.

The tax drew $270.4 million in 2013-14.

Business owners from around the state criticized the personal property tax as prohibitive to both emerging and existing businesses.

‘When we need help the most, when we just spent a lot of money remodeling a store, we are taxed the most.’

Ted Balistreri Sendik’s Food Market Ted Balistreri, one of the owners and operators of Sendik’s Food Market, said the tax punishes those that invest profits back into their businesses to buy new equipment, like shelving, coolers, water heaters and more, by levying taxes on them that “never end.”

“When we need help the most, when we just spent a lot of money remodeling a store, we are taxed the most,” he said.

And Bud Styer, a member of the Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners board, said because of current exemptions, few people pay into it.

“The hole used to be paid by everybody, now it’s paid by just a few. I don’t see how that’s fair.

I don’t see how that’s common sense...” he said. “We don’t want to be the burden for that hole, this small little group.”

Meanwhile, representatives from the Wisconsin Counties Association and League of Wisconsin Municipalities, which had previously opposed efforts to get rid of the personal property tax, said the two groups are “not opposed to this legislation.”

Still, Counties Association Director of Government Affairs Kyle Christianson and League Assistant Director Curt Witynski flagged some areas of concern.

Christianson said under the bill, state aid payments to municipalities in the place of the tax revenue are “frozen in time,” which could mean that local governments are “essentially losing revenue” over time.

They also wondered whether the state would “remain committed to making this reimbursement in future years,” a concern echoed by Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, who said the bill doesn’t have a “source of revenue” to begin with.

“There is no revenue in this bill,” Vinehout said. “This resolution has not been met.”

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Talking to the Other Side

BY LEE H. HAMILTON COMMENTS ON CONGRESS

I’ve had a number of conversations recently that convince me our country is divided into two political camps separated by a deep and uncomfortably wide gap. No, I’m not talking about liberals and conservatives, or pro- and anti-Trump voters. I’m talking about people who believe in politics and our political system, and people who don’t.

Comments I’ve found this latter view expressed most on Congress frequently among Lee Hamilton young people. In lecture halls and in informal conversations, I’ve spent some uncomfortable hours serving as a human pincushion for their pointed barbs about the system they’ve grown up in.

Many are uninterested in politics.

They do not see politics as a worthy pursuit or even as an honorable vocation.

They doubt our political institutions can be made to work, are suspicious of elected officials in general, and don’t believe that our democratic institutions are capable either of solving the prob-

lems faced by the country or of helping them as individuals.

They find reason to be discouraged every time they tap into a political story.

They’re disheartened by political polarization, by the dominant and excessive role of money in the process, and by the seemingly impregnable influence of special interests on the course of policy.

They struggle with their own problems, especially the debt they’ll confront when they get out of school — and believe that they’ll get no help from government.

Indeed, they’re convinced that people in power place their own interests ahead of the country’s — which is why so many of them express real contempt for politicians. They certainly don’t see politics as an uplifting pursuit; I hear the word “messy” a lot, not as an objectively descriptive term, but as an expression of ethical disapproval.

They have a point. There are many reasons for disappointment in our groaning system, and the descriptions they give have much merit.

Yet I still consider politics a worthy profession. It can be pursued in a manner that deserves respect, even admiration. I’ve known a lot of good people in politics, men and women who are in it for all the right reasons, take pride in pursuing a political career, and em-

brace it as the best route available for solving our common problems.

In fact, I think people who reject the political system often underestimate its accomplishments. We are a strong, prosperous, and free nation because of — not in spite of — our system and the politicians who have come before us.

Sure, politics is “messy,” but not because it’s tainted or morally bankrupt.

It’s messy because it often reflects deep-seated disagreements that are hard to resolve, with merit on both sides.

Politics is rarely a struggle between good and evil; it’s how we Americans try to make the country work better. It’s our opportunity to help our neighbors, to give us better schools and hospitals and highways, to make our communities safer and more orderly. It’s a means of resolving our differences through dialogue and compromise, rather than through ideological battle or pitched warfare. If you pay attention, you’ll see a lot of politicians who go about their business intelligently, quietly, and competently — and who get good things done.

So I find myself wondering how those of my persuasion might win these young people over. Discourse matters, obviously. Tolerance of others’ views does, too.

And I consider the 240 years of our history, despite all the obvious blemishes, to

Is technology making us tired?

BY NICK TRYON AMERY HIGH SCHOOL

We’ve all been through it— waking up early in the morning to go to work or school, still tired and wishing we could go back to sleep. To keep ourselves awake, we pump ourselves full of coffee and energy drinks fi lled with caffeine, which isn’t good for our long-term health.

A long list of products are made for keeping people awake, and many of which are costly and questionable.

Those include products like 5-Hour Energy®, an “energy shot” that has been cited in the reports of eleven deaths, according to Forbes (2012). We keep looking for solutions to help ourselves to stay awake, however most of the time we don’t know why we feel tired in the morning—especially if we got the amount of sleep we need. The solution to this problem may be simpler and healthier than that.

What causes us to feel tired in the first place? People generally use technology a lot.

According to a 2014 Quartz article about internet statistics, Americans spent an average of seven hours looking at screens per day. Phones, computers, and televisions, basically anything that has a screen—we all use it on a daily basis. Some sources suggest that using them too close to our sleep times causes issues, and that one of the biggest reasons why we feel so tired in the morning—even if we did sleep just fine—is the fact that we come into contact with light-emitting devices such as smart phones and televisions as we try to sleep. If we avoid taking in light from these

devices before we sleep, then we will rest easier.

According to the Valley Sleep Center—an organization that specializes in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders— even if you consistently get the amount of sleep you need, you can still wake up tired if your circadian rhythm is out of sync.

The circadian rhythm is a biological process that helps your body know if it is daytime or night. The article suggests that using a computer or phone in bed, irregular sleep patterns, sleeping with lights on, or leaving the TV on while trying to sleep can throw off the circadian rhythm. If you are regularly tired and groggy in the morning, it’s a good idea to limit screen time before bed.

But why do screens affect sleep? According to a ‘Psychologist World’ article titled ‘Do Smart Phones Affect Sleep?’— this is because a majority of today’s gadgets use blue light.

It arguably has the same effect as sunlight on the human brain—keeping us awake and energized instead of allowing us to sleep. The brain recognizes light and darkness levels through the optical nerve and adjusts accordingly. When you use a smartphone or any other blue light-emitting device while in bed, your body absorbs the blue light from it. This confuses the circadian rhythm and keeps you awake, even though you consciously know that it’s time to sleep.

Valley Sleep Center suggests that you avoid anything with a screen an hour before bedtime. Is that really necessary, though? Since blue light disrupts the cycle the most, it only

seems necessary to avoid blue light rather than avoiding all light.

In an experiment that was published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, subjects used a pair of glasses that reduced blue light while using smartphones in the evening. In response to those studies, most mobile devices now include a setting that reduces the level of blue light emitted by their devices. Otherwise, blue light fi lters and yellow-tinted computer glasses are also available, and have the same effects.

Experts agree that blue light is the type of light source that affects sleep patterns the most, but it isn’t as bad as it seems.

According to Gary Heiting, who wrote an article titled ‘Blue Light: It’s Both Good and Bad for You,’ blue light can boost alertness, improve cognitive function, and elevate mood. It is also used in light therapy to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression related to seasonal change.

It would seem that as long as you’re not exposed to too much blue light during nighttime—or excessive amounts of it in general—you’ll be just fine. Your circadian rhythm will run properly, your eyes will be healthier, and you will be well-rested in the morning. Sure, the work (or lack thereof) you’re doing on your phone, tablet, or computer may be important, but getting a good sleep and having enough energy for a productive day is even more so.

Editor’s note: Nick is a sophomore at Amery High School, and contributed this piece which he wrote during a writer’s workshop.

make a pretty good case for the political system’s accomplishments.

Above all, though, we have to encourage young people’s engagement with the problems we confront. If they want to improve things, they really have no alternative. Getting involved is the only way to see how tough these issues are and how much work goes into even incremental progress. We live in a complicated country and there are a lot of disappointments inherent in trying to make change. But it’s the only way we’ve got.

Those of us who believe in the system must shoulder the burden of persuasion — and I’m worried about what happens if we don’t meet it. If we lose the argument and the next generation turns away, we face dangers and risks — chaos, authoritarianism — that are far worse than what we face now.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

There will always be dandelions

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Last week’s showers bring this week’s mowing. Isn’t that how the saying goes?

I spent quite a lot of time sitting on the mower this past week—dodging raindrops just to find a window dry enough to mow.

Living next to the Amery Golf Course has given us a new set of impossible standards to attain. I watch those mowers roll onto the course every, single morning. How can anyone keep up with that kind of ambition? Apologies to our neighbors. I’m afraid we’ve become ‘that lawn.’

And it’s not for lack of trying. I tell Editor’s myself that I can take down every single dandelion in our yard. And try as I Notes might, those things just keep coming Jessica back up. At first, the sea of bright yellow is almost a delight as we welcome spring de la Cruz weather. But then comes the field of gangly puffballs. The golf course taunts me.

Curse you, beautiful golf course.

It’s ironic that for all my disdain for dandelions, how many funny childhood memories are synonymous with them.

‘Do you like butter?’

‘Mama had a baby and her head popped off.’

‘Make a wish and blow.’

I’ve noticed that dandelions have become somewhat of a popular trend in art and design. I saw giant bouquet of puffballs for sale not long ago in a boutique, $20 a piece for your own jumbo, indestructible puffball. I didn’t buy one.

I have a painting of one on my wall, created on a wooden canvas during one of those wine and painting classes.

On the wall that puffball makes me smile. In our yard it makes my brow furrow.

I read a quote that said, “Some see a weed, some see a wish.” How true.

And as I mow through our giant dandelion field, watching puffballs swirl around me, my deepest wish is that these dandelions would simply go away.

Happy spring. Congratulations to this year’s Class of 2017. Thank you for letting me photograph your smiling faces and tell your amazing stories. Responsibility awaits you, but promise me one thing.

Embrace the dandelions, ok?

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Polk County Arrest Reports Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, May 22, 2015 Melissa A. Shafer, 31, Amery was arreste on May 16 for probation hold.

Paul D. Jerry, 39, Amery was arrested on May 17 for probation hold.

Jackson J. Merrill, 33, Cumberland was arrested on May 18 for probation hold.

Jessica M. Hagen, 29, Amery was arrested on May 20 for probation hold.

Adonis Mosay, 54, Luck was arrested on May 21 for probation hold.

Jennifer Alden, 47, Frederic was arrested on May 15 for OWI 2, prohibited alcohol content, open intoxicant, and bail jumping.

Jason S. Sather, 47, Eau Claire was arrested on May 20 for OWI 1.

Bobbi A. Gilpin, 35, Siren was arrested on May 14 for failure-to-pay/con-

tempt warrant.

Andrew D. Wetterling, 19, Forest Lake was arrested on May 15 for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana.

Kayla M. Louis, 25, St. Croix Falls was arrested on May 17 for probation hold and domestic disorderly conduct.

Trapper A. Simons, 32, Amery was arrested on May 17 for representations depicting nudity.

Kaitlyn L. Miller, 21, Turtle Lake was arrested on May 18 for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia.

Jason D. Myhre, 23, homeless was arrested on May 18 for possession of drug paraphernalia and probation hold.

Keenan M. Nemeth, 25, Frederic was arrested on May 18 for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia.

Five arrested in routine traffic stop

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An officer conducting a routine traffic stop in Milltown had to call for back up after discovering that all five occupants of the vehicle needed to be detained.

According to police reports, the Milltown officer stopped at white Volvo S70 just shortly after 1 a.m. after discovering the Merrill license plate was invalid.

The driver, 33 year old Jackson Merrill of Cumberland, admitted to not having a valid driver’s license, but officers quickly discovered that he also had a warrant for his arrest and was on probation for drug offenses.

Miller This prompted a search of the vehicle, and discovery of various items methamphetamine related paraphernalia, some of which was owned by the front passenger, Kaitlyn L. Miller, 21 of Turtle Lake, who was also on probation for drug offenses.

A random pipe was also Bressette found in the back seat of the car, where three other passengers were sitting, Robert Bressette, 38 of Barronett, Joseph A. Parisian, 52 of Siren, and Keenen M. Nemeth, 25 of Frederic. All three denied any knowledge of the pipe, and were subsequently arrested Parisian for being party to a crime of methamphetamine and paraphernalia possession.

The car was subsequently towed as all five individuals were taken into custody at the Polk County Jail.

This article is based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported Nemeth 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.

Robert P. Bressette, 38, Barronett was arrested on May 18 for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia.

Joseph A. Parisian, 52, Siren was arrested on May 18 for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia.

Alan J. Schwartzbauer, 27, Grantsburg was arrested on May 19 for failure to appear, obstructing an officer, marijuana possession, and drug paraphernalia possession.

Dustyn L. Anderson, 41, Frederic was arrested on May 19 for disorderly conduct.

Scout T. Calabria, 25, Frederic was arrested on May 20 for harassment.

Stacy L. Larson, 42, Balsam Lake was arrested on May 20 for disorderly conduct.

Tyler J. Bolstad, 23, Milltown was arrested on May 20 for criminal damage

to property and disorderly conduct.

Collin J. Svoboda, 25, Milltown was arrested on May 20 for misdemeanor bail jumping.

John R. Olson, 53, Frederic was arrested on May 20 for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia.

Rachael A. Schuller, 20, Luck was arrested on May 22 for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.

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.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Polk County Marriage License Monday, May 20, 2017 Nathan S. O’Brien and Amanda M. Gustafson were issued a marriage license on May 7, 2017.

Ray F. Kurkowski Jr. and Kendra C Mossey were issued a marriage license on May 7, 2017.

Robert J. Hoverman and Sharaya M. Straka were issued a marriage license on May 11, 2017.

Jiobahn D. Van Der Paardt and Al-

yssa A. Backlin were issued a marriage license on May 11, 2017.

John J. Wolfe III and Jennifer T. Platt were issued a marriage license on May 8, 2017.

Hunter M. Dodds and Larissa S. Harlander were issued a marriage license on May 11, 2017.

Levi A. Mast and Linda C. Mast were issued a marriage license on May 14, 2017.

Lance A. Peper and Sierra A. Hulett were issued a marriage li-

cense on May 15, 2017.

Philip C. Anderson and Sonya M. Fry were issued a marriage license on May 15, 2017.

Nathan J. Jenderny and Jessica L. Wing were issued a marriage license on May 17, 2017.

Donald A. Thuerkoff and Olivia C. Tuynman were issued a marriage license on May 17, 2017.

Polk County Circuit Court Polk County Circuit Court May 16, 2017 Joshua J. Alden, 36, Grantsburg, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Aaron M. Anderson, 43, Frederic, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Jonathon J. Brom, 27, Amery, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Logan J. Burch, 22, Frederic, possess drug paraphernalia (forfeiture), $269.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Richard P. Davis, 35, Milltown, possess drug paraphernalia (forfeiture), $263.50.

Tanya M. French, 38, Roberts, operating while suspended, $200.50; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Megan L. Gangnon, 28, Cameron, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Chasta L. Giller, 22, Milltown, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Allison M. Grey, 36, Luck, retail theft, $263.50.

Josephine H. Grohn, 28, Colfax, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle - auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Brent L. Halopka, 30, Dorchester, improper stop at stop sign – no clear line, $183.50.

Thomas B. Higgs, 31, Milltown, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; non-reg-

istration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Joanne L. Jackson, 59, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Jeremy C. Johnstone, 43, Coon Rapids, MN, operate vehicle/fail to prevent leaking load, $208.50.

Daniel D. Kotval, 57, Centuria, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Brian L. Krager, 23, Shoreview, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Bryan P. Lane, 40, Cumberland, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Matthew J. Langevin, 36, Chaska, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Aurelio M. Melchor, 29, Frederic, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Melissa M. Miller, 34, Balsam Lake, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; improper display of license plate/tag/decal, $150.10.

Joseph M. Miller, 35, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Mark D. Nelson, 47, Star Prairie, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Jeramy L. Norlander, 33, St. Croix Falls, operating while suspended, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

William A. Parranto, 56, Oakdale, MN, possess open intoxicants in MV-driver, $263.50.

Sheena J. Quinn, 32, Frederic, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $263.50.

Austin L. Rightman, 21, Siren, operating while suspended, $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Savannah J. Sande, 22, Centuria, fail to equip required mirrors, $175.30.

Brenden R. Sawall, 31, St. Croix Falls, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Barton G. Scott, 34, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Jason K. Smith, 26, South Range, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Andre M. Tuynman, 16, Frederic, trespass to land-private land/government, $263.50.

Mitchell S. Whiting, 19, Hudson, trespass to land-private land/government, $263.50.

Paul M. Wilke, 33, Lake Elmo, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Philip R. Williamson, 40, Centuria, non-registration of other vehicle, $263.50; vehicle equipment violations - Group 1, $238.30.

Matthew J. Wuorenma, 29, Luck, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $263.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

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Amery News of 1890 The following is reprinted from the Amery Echo, dated August 28, 1890.

Rev. D. A. Smith, a Methodist preacher who has been residing at Clam Falls, left that place on the 13th and Mrs. Lee Phalen, of the same place left the 14th.

Neither party has been heard from since, and it is supposed and generally believed that the couple has eloped.

Mrs. Phalen drove to this village the day she disappeared and left her horse and buggy at N. B. Bull’s stable. Smith came in on the stage. Smith is fifty-four years old, while Mrs. Phalen is only about twenty-one or twenty-two.

Smith leaves a wife, two children, and an aged mother. We did not learn whether Mrs. Phalen left any children. Mr. Phalen, the husband of the wayward woman has gone in pursuit.

Some of our readers were acquainted with the Rev. gentleman. He filled the United Brethren pulpit at this place last year.

John Burman, our enterprising furniture dealer, is disposing of a large amount of his goods almost daily. John carries an elegant and well-selected stock and enjoys a pretty good trade the year around except in the undertaking line, it being so healthy in this vicinity that it hardly pays to keep them in stock. Give his store a call and inspect goods whether you wish to purchase or not.

100 Years Ago May 31, 1917 Laws Need Enforcement In every city and village in this locality the authorities are putting the ban on speeding. Why not enforce the law in Amery?

It is a case of pure, unadulterated luck that no one has been seriously injured here in the past as it is nothing unusual for cyclists and auto drivers to drive their cars through the crowded streets at 25 to 30 miles an hour.

Why not stop this reckless, dangerous and wholly uncalled for speeding before someone is run down and seriously if not fatally hurt.

New High School Principal Professor Lynch was up from Glenwood City the first of the week conferring with school officials and meeting Amery citizens.

Mr. Lynch has been secured as principal of the local schools.

He is a man of very pleasing appearance and comes to us very highly recommended for his ability as an instructor and as a disciplinarian.

We welcome Mr. Lynch and his estimable wife to Amery.

Accidents of the Week Little Etta Atwood fell the last of last week, quite seriously injuring her left knee. The ligaments were so badly torn that it will be necessary to have

Servicemen Remembered in Bridge Ceremony On a rainy Memorial Day, May 30, 1989, servicemen who died at sea, were remembered with a brief ceremony at the Central Street Bridge over the Apple River. Memorial wreaths were dropped from the bridge following a rifle salute and the playing of taps.

the injured member in a plaster cast for a month or six weeks.

Chas. Wilcox of Hunkedory Farm was brought down here Tuesday to receive medical attention for an injured knee, which was struck and the muscles badly torn when a chain broke while Mr. Wilcox was pulling stumps.

90 Years Ago June 2, 1927 Boy Terribly Injured While Hunting Crows Walter Anderson, son of P. J. Anderson of Amery, Route 3, fell while hunting crows, last Friday, and the gun, which he was carrying, discharged with the entire charge lodging in his left arm. The forearm was terribly mangled and the charge lodged in the inside upper arm.

He was brought to the Polk County Hospital and while he is in a serious condition, he is doing as well as can be expected. It is hoped that the arm can be saved.

Feit Moves Into New Building A. Feit & Son have moved into their beautiful new building and have new stocks arranged in every department. Their show windows, which are of the latest type, have been nicely and appropriately trimmed with displays of the latest in clothing and haberdashery.

Mr. Feit has been in the clothing business in this city for the past thirty-four years and his reputation for fair dealing and honest merchandise is unquestioned. In the new, modern building will be housed one of the largest stocks in this section and a general invitation is extended the public to come and inspect both building and stocks.

Badly Injured by Horse Hjelmer Knutson of Deronda was kicked on the chin by a horse Monday afternoon at his home. A deep cut on the chin

and a badly mangled lower lip were sustained. He was unconscious for some time.

Medical attention was given at the Polk County Hospital and he has been removed to his home, and permanent injury is expected.

95 Years Ago June 1, 1932 Some Appetite A naturalist tells us that a robin will devour three times its own weight every 24 hours.

If we humans dined as heartily, we would begin the day with two slabs of bacon helped along with four loaves of bread.

At noon we would eat about 40 pounds of meat, half a bushel of potatoes, ten or twelve large pies and a couple of pounds of cheese.

Then for supper we would eat about six loaves of bread, four cakes and around 50 pounds of other courses. Imagining such a grocery bill makes one dizzy.

65 Years Ago May 29, 1952 Here’s One for the Record, Mr. Ripley!

Merlin, nine, and Nancy, eight, children of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Fox of Volga should rate some sort of acclaim for being parties to quite a coincident, Wednesday, May 14.

Both playing in the yard at the Volga school, they broke their arms identically at the very same time.

Hard to believe, but true, the incident occurred when Merlin, playing cowboy, ran into the swing of Nancy, pitching both of them to the ground. In the fall, they both broke their right arms.

Oh yes, Stanley Fox won’t forget the day for some time either for a different reason. His tractor lost its front wheels causing considerable damage and the farm water system went haywire along with several other

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answering the phone.

Mr. Jones sitting in another room of the home reported “it sounded like the whole side of the house was ripped off.” He rushed into the kitchen and found Mrs. Jones lying unconscious with one shoe knocked off by the impact.

It was believed that rubber soled shoes may have saved her life. They acted as non-conductors causing a lesser voltage to pass through her body. No interior damage was noted in the dwelling.

At the Gilman Stone residence just across from the Bunyan school, the inside windows were sucked in and smashed while the storm windows remained intact. Dishes were pulled out of cupboards and strewn around.

While occupants of the home were in the same room, they were not injured in any respect. Trees in the yard were also skinned from the impact.

Windows were damaged at the Oscar Solin farm from the same lightning.

incidents in the same unpleasant vein.

55 Years Ago May 31, 1962

60 Years Ago May 16, 1957

Golf Ball Shatters Bones of Youth

Sheriff Called to Park Twice Twin City residents are not the only persons concerned about the juvenile delinquents cropping up all over the place.

Undersheriff James Moore is just a little tired of the trouble they are causing in this area.

Saturday afternoon he was called to the Interstate Park at St. Croix Falls to quell a disturbance when a gang of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park youths tangled and started massaging each others heads with beer bottles. Two were treated at the St. Croix Falls hospital as the result. The culprits responsible got away.

One of the youths was taken to the county jail in a high state of inebriation. He was found to be 15 years of age.

Sunday afternoon, the sheriff was called again to the same place where a 17-year-old youth was found dead drunk, lying in the middle of the road. He was from St. Louis Park.

Lightning Strikes Bunyan Farm Wife Lightning wreaked havoc in the Bunyan community just east of Balsam Lake on CTH “I” shortly after noon Tuesday.

Mrs. Eddie Johns, living a short way west of the Bunyan school was struck by a bolt that caused other damage. She is in ARVM hospital “considerably improved” Wednesday after being knocked unconscious for about 10 minutes by the bolt.

While the details of how she was struck are not known, Mrs. Jones was in the kitchen of her home. It was presumed for a time that she was answering the telephone for the receiver was off the cradle and she was lying near it when found. Mrs. Jones, however, believes that she was washing dishes and not

Douglas, 10-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Nelson, is home recuperating from an injury sustained on the Amery golf course last Friday afternoon.

Searching for a ball that he had lost, Douglas was struck by a driven ball on the frontal part of the head, shattering bones in the bridge of the nose. After treatment here, he was taken

by Stenberg’s ambulance to St. Paul, where surgery was required to set the fracture.

Aside from two beautiful “shiners,” Douglas appears well on the way to recovery as he rests at home, having returned from the hospital Monday.

Summer Recreation Starts Monday Morning Coach Duane Wolden this week announced plans for the Amery Summer Recreation program under sponsorship of the Amery High School. Wolden succeeds Dave Myers as director of the program as Myers is returning to graduate school this summer.

Activities of the program will be carried Monday through Friday with activities planned for both boys and girls from the fourth through junior years and in addition an adult women’s golf course will be taught.

On Monday, the program will begin with fundamental team sports such as football, basketball, softball, soccer and volleyball for grades 4 through 6 from 8:30 – 10:15 a.m. The seventh and eighth graders will follow at 10:30 – 12 noon.

At 3 p.m., free play will be held in the high school gym.

This will include badminton, Ping-Pong, trampoline, croquet, shuffleboard and various group games.

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BOB: Community elder was a wealth of local knowledge and history, obituary on page 12A FROM PAGE 1A

secretary at an insurance agency. “We lived in a one room apartment and got by on $9 a week,” he recalled.

After graduation in 1950, he joined the family funeral and furniture business with his father-in-law Al Stenberg and began his extensive involvement in the community.

“You need to give back to the community,” he said. “I’ve been involved on every board in this community except city stuff – I was smart enough to stay away from that,” Williamson quipped.

The list of Williamson’s service is extensive. He started the first ambulance service in Amery, operating it from 1950-1964. “We never broke even, but

felt it was our duty to get involved,” he said.

Bob was a charter member and president of the Amery Little League and worked tirelessly to raise the money and move the fields to their present location. He was active in many community organizations, including the Amery Community Club (Past President), Fall Festival (Past General Chairman), Amery Industrial Development, Hospital Board, Amery Cemetery Association (Past President) and many more.

“It’s been an interesting process to live in a community like this, because you serve on those boards,” he said.

Williamson served nine years on the Amery School Board as clerk and was

involved in the acquisition of the property that houses the campus, an accomplishment that he was very proud of. The high school was also constructed during Bob’s time on the board.

A member of the Amery Community Club until his death, Williamson worked as a tireless promoter of the community and Fall Festival.

“If you don’t do those things, you’re going to stagnate. In those days, we had more pushers and shakers because we had lots of people running little retail businesses which we don’t have anymore,” Williamson said in 2016.

One of the groups that promoted Fall Festival was the Fall Festival Funsters, a group of men who dressed as clowns and participated in communi-

ty parades all summer. The group was led by Dutch Leadholm, and had a car that could drive two directions.

“I put on more clown makeup than you could shake a stick at,” Williamson recalls of those days. “Boy we had a lot of fun.”

Local and District Boy Scout activities were important to Bob along with the Amery Lions Club where he was a Charter Member and Past President.

Bob was a member of many Masonic and Shrine organization where he held multiple leadership roles.

A licensed mortician until his death, Williamson continued to help out at the funeral home for many years.

His full obituary appears in this week’s edition.

Serenity Home lease renewed

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Amidst applause from supporters in red t-shirts, the Polk County Board approved a new lease for Serenity Home last week.

The lease was accompanied by a resolution to address causes of homelessness in Polk County and find an appropriate place for a permanent shelter, something of a reconciliation agreement for Balsam Lake critics who say they’ve seen crime rise since the shelter opened in the village eight years ago.

The proposal won the vote of one of the shelter’s most vocal critics on the board, Chris Nelson. The Balsam Lake board representative pointed out that, although he agreed with Serenity Home proponents who say the shelter serves a need in the county, those proponents had not spoken to critics’ specific concerns.

“There’s not one person who really addressed the village’s issues,” he said. “Local concerns raised were never about the Backpack Program or the good work the Salvation Army does in the community. They are to do with Serenity Home leadership, operations, policies and the lack of control over some tenants and guests. “The majority of people that live and work in Bal-

sam Lake … have seen and felt changes with some additional criminal type of visitors walking around and living temporarily in our community,” he continued. “It’s very disappointing for us local people to hear (from shelter leadership) that problems just don’t exist.”

In spite of his concerns, Nelson said he supported the new lease because the county administrator, Dana Frey, had agreed to serve as a liaison between the county and Village of Balsam Lake on issues regarding Serenity Home, and because Frey was urging the county to research finding a permanent home for the shelter.

According to Frey, Serenity’s Home’s current location was always meant to be temporary.

“It’s worked well for a long time, but how do we do something permanently?” he asked. “Where is the need?

That’s going to require study. That’s going to require review, looking at where the need is, how things should be located, how things will work.”

Frey recommended that the county appoint a committee to research those questions and address root issues contributing to local homelessness.

“This is an issue that the county has an obligation to do more with,” he said.

“What happens when people leave our jail? … The lack of transportation

Weather service upgrades Chetek tornado The National Weather Service has upgraded the May 16 tornado that caused damage in four counties to an EF-3 tornado.

An EF3 tornado is considered “severe” on the five point scale used by the weather service. An EF3 storm has sustained winds from 135-165 miles per hour.

The greatest damage that was observed occurred north of the Village of Conrath, Rusk County. A family home was completely collapsed down to the foundation and was rated EF-3 (140 mph). The remainder of the tornadoes path ranged from EF0 to EF1 with mainly tree damage, and mostly minor structural damage.

After observing storm damage from the surface as well as from aerial surveys, it has been determined that the path of the tornado covered 83 miles, making it one of the longest track tornadoes ever to have occurred in Wisconsin since official National Weather Service records which began in 1950.

within our county. The slow speed and difficulties in getting permanent housing. … Issues at the state level with probation and parole that can cause homelessness. There are a lot of actions the county can take to reduce the need for the long term.”

The committee will consist of two county board members and five citizens, with an advisory board of representatives from the sheriff’s office, schools and other relevant agencies.

Frey noted that he had advised the Salvation Army to ask the county for assistance in the fall with planning funds.

“If there’s going to be a permanent location for the Serenity Home, they’re going to need help developing that,” he said. “As long as it’s a reasonable amount, I think that’s something that I could recommend to the board this fall.”

Frey remarked that reducing homelessness in the county would require a great deal of work by community members and the new committee, but he was optimistic that their work would be effective.

“A couple months ago when this started I thought I knew a lot about homelessness,” he said, noting that his wife was the director of the Community Referral Agency’s domestic violence shelter until about a year ago. “I didn’t

even begin to know how widespread (the need is). The stories I’ve heard.

Kids in foster care who turn 18 and get booted out. … I can’t find anybody who thinks that’s a good idea. That’s something that perhaps the county can address.”

The lease, which was extended from a one-year term to three, will go into effect in June and end June 30, 2020.

Other business • The county selected Market & Johnson to manage construction of highway building.

• The fate of the fairgrounds grandstand remains under consideration.

The committee handling the matter has not decided whether to spend some $20,000 on further investigating the cost and feasibility of restoration.

• The county will consider donating the Polk County Museum to the Polk County Historical Society, a move the society says pushes the cost burden onto volunteers. The proposal is currently under consideration by the General Government Committee.

• County board members are optimistic about working with WITC on a pilot program bringing post-secondary tech education to Polk County.

Amery man dies of injuries suffered in Cylon crash An Amery man, Nicholas J. Fellman, has died from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle crash in Cylon Township last week.

According to information released by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department, on Saturday May 20 at approximately 6:36a.m., St. Croix County officials responded to a report of a two vehicle crash in the 2400 block of State Highway 63/64 in Cylon Township.

Initial investigation indicates that a 2010 Chevrolet Impala driven by Fellman, 28, was eastbound on Highway

63/64, when he made a left hand turn into a private drive, and was struck on his passenger side by a westbound Dodge Ram driven by Chad J. Bowers, age 41, of Ridgeland.

Fellman suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash, and was initially airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

The sheriffs office was notified by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office that Fellman had died due to his injuries on Wedesday, May 24.

According to St. Croix Sheriff’s officials, initial observations at the scene indicated

that Fellman was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, while Bowers was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured.

Assisting in the scene response were the New Richmond Fire and Ambulance Services, Deer Park Fire and First Responders, and the Clear Lake Fire Department.

The crash remains under investigation by the St. Croix County Sheriffs Office. This was St. Croix County’s 4th traffic fatality of 2017.

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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.

Vacation Bible School July 24-28.

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.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, May 31: 9 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, June 4: 9:30 a.m. Lector meeting; 9:30 a.m. Casual Choir; 9:30 a.m. Birthday Sunday; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 11:15 a.m. Stewardship committee.

Tuesday, June 6: 8:30 a.m. Quilting.

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, May 31: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 p.m. End of Year Cookout/Boomball/Volunteer Recognition; 6:45 p.m. Money Management Class.

Thursday, June 1: 9:30 a.m. Local Communions; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, June 2: 8:30 a.m. Distant Communions; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens.

Saturday, June 3: 8 a.m. Youth Rummage Sale.

Sunday, June 4: 10 a.m. Worship service/Communion; 11:15 a.m. Christian Education meeting; 11:15 a.m. Diaconate meeting.

Monday, June 5:Senior Dining Hall closed.

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

Senior Dining Hall opens.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 31: 7 p.m. Choir practice at Deronda.

Sunday, June 4: 9:30 a.m. Deronda worship with Senior Recognition.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, June 4: 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, June 6: 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.

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, June 1: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, June 4: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Constitution meeting, Grad Reception.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, May 31: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

Saturday, June 3: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 2-5 p.m. CLAY End of School Year party at United Covenant Church.

Sunday, June 4: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 11 am. Servant Trip meeting.

Monday, June 5: 7 pm. Compassionate Friends meeting.

Tuesday, June 6: 9 a.m. Quilting; 12-7 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive.

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

FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 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, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 10:15 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. Nursery is available for ages 0-3 anytime, ages 3-4 during the sermon only; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday school, nursery is available for ages 0-3.

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

Wednesday: 6-7:30 p.m. Kids Club Remix, ages Pre-K-5th grade, meets in the church, free dinner at 6 p.m; 6-7:30 p.m.

DW Youth Group, grades 6th-12th, meets in the church at 6 p.m. for free dinner and then in the Teen Center for the remainder of the time.

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 Wednesday, May 31: 7 p.m. Choir practice at Deronda.

Thursday, June 1: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, June 4: 11 a.m. Little Falls Worship with Senior Recognition.

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.

How Much Is Enough?

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?”

—Matthew 6:25 NIV

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n the quest to achieve financial independence and to secure our future, there is a temptation to think that if we could just acquire a certain amount of money (or things), that all would be well. We would then have our precious nest egg and our futures would be safe and secure.

But when it comes to money and material possessions, no amount is ever enough. Human desires are infinite and will always outstrip our current possessions. Maybe that is a good thing insofar as it keeps us moving and striving. But it can also distract us from doing God’s work, and so perhaps we should flip the question around, and not ask “How much is enough?” but rather, “How little will suffice?” Most of us would be amazed to learn how little it takes to keep us going. A modicum of food, some clothes on our back, and shelter from the storm is more than enough to keep a human body alive and well. All the rest is surplus, and often a distraction from our true mission, which is to love God and our fellow man. Seek what is enough to do God’s work, not what is needed for your greed. – Christopher Simon

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED 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.

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, May 31: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer Group; 6:30 p.m. BRB. Thursday, June 1: 8:15 a.m. Weigh In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 9 a.m. Boundary Training here.

Sunday, June 4: 9 a.m. Worship service with Communion.

Tuesday, June 6: 1 p.m. Quilting.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. Worship service, nursery care.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, May 31: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, June 4: 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, June 5: 10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, May 31: 7 p.m. Spiritual Life & Worship meeting; Sunday, June 4: Donut Sunday; Monday, June 5: Fr. John Drummy’s Ordination Anniversary; Tuesday, June 6: Fr. Gene Murphy’s Ordination Anniversary; 7 p.m. Pastoral Council meeting.

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

Sunday, June 4: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, June 4: 8 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, June 6: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367.

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 31: 7 p.m. Choir practice at Deronda.

Sunday, June 4: 8 a.m. Trinity worship with Senior Recognition.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, May 31: 5:45 p.m. Worship Team 1; 6:30 p.m.

Adult Study.

Saturday, June 3: 2 p.m. CLAY End of School Party at UCC. Sunday, June 4: 8:30 a.m. Worship Team 1 practice; 10 a.m.

Worship service with Communion.

Tuesday, June 6: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 10 a.m. Kid’s Club Prog. Mtg.; 6:30 p.m. Little Lambs Com. Mtg. UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, May 31: 9 a.m. Men’s work group; 9 a.m. Quilters.

Sunday, June 4: 9 a.m. Worship followed by Coffee Fellowship. Communion will be the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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Robert “Bob” Williamson Robert John, Bob, Williamson was born in Frederic, Wisconsin on February 19, 1928, the son of Raymond LeRoy, and Ethel Ella (Michaelson) Williamson. Bob was baptized at Milltown Lutheran Church and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Amery.

As a young man he made his home in Milltown, Menomonie, Sauk Center, Minnesota and Jackson, Minnesota before coming to Amery in 1943. He graduated from Amery High School in 1946. Bob enlisted in the Navy and served at the end of World War II as a fitness instructor at Corpus Christi Naval Base.

On June 16, 1948 he married his high school sweetheart Marie Jeannette Stenberg at First Lutheran Church in Amery. Bob then attended Mortuary School at the University of Minnesota graduating in 1950.

Bob returned to Amery and joined the Funeral and furniture business with his father-in-law Al Stenberg.

Bob was very active in many organizations during his lifetime. He started the first ambulance service in Amery, was a charter member and president of the Amery Little League and worked tirelessly to raise the money and move the fields to their present location.

He was active in many community organizations, including the Amery Community Club (Past President), Fall Festival (Past General Chairman), Amery Industrial Development, Hospital Board, Amery Cemetery Association (Past President) and many more. Local and District Boy Scout activities were important to Bob along with the Amery Lions Club where he was a Charter Member and Past President. Bob was a member of many Masonic and Shrine organizations where he held multiple leadership roles. He was the sponsor of over 80 children to Shriner’s Hospital. First Lutheran has been his church home for many years and he served on the Council and building committees along with his regular attendance at services.

During retirement he and Marie loved to travel, spending time in Las Vegas and Apache Junction, Arizona. Dad loved his motor home and the associations he made in the Good Sam Club where he served as a State Director as a member of the Apple River Drifters.

Bob also made his mark on the Amery School District where he served as the Board Clerk during the time of land acquisition and building the present High School.

Bob truly has made his mark on this community and the many families he served over his 50+ years in funeral service. Bob leaves behind his loving wife Marie, whom he was blessed to be married to for 68 years. He is also survived by his children Lou (Kathy), Chuck (Cheryl), Jon (Karen), and Diane (Tim) Crawley. He also leaves 11 grandchildren along with their spouses, and 14 great-grandchildren. Bob is also survived by his brother John (Donna) and many other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The celebration of Bob’s life was held at First Lutheran Church in Amery on Tuesday May 30, 2017 with Pastor Tim Bjorge officiating. Music was provided by the Williamson Family with Julie Hanlon-Johnson playing the organ. His grandchildren will be the pallbearers, Jeremy Williamson, Amanda Aizpurua, Carly Williamson, Gehrig Williamson, Steve Williamson, Marty Williamson, Wendy Williamson, Curtis Williamson, Paul Lundgren, Andy Lundgren, and Amy Lundgren. Honorary casketbearers were Matt Johnson, Dick Scholz, Robert Froehlich, Dr. Orrin Arneson, Alan Stoddard, and Tom Aus. Burial was in the Amery Cemetery with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in charge of the arrangements.

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

Ronald J. Wittstock Gordon J. Lindahl Gordon John Lindahl, 87, passed away on May 28, 2017 in St. Croix Falls from pneumonia and complications from kidney failure and COPD. Gordon was born on December 5, 1929 in Dresser, Wisconsin, on the farmstead where he lived until he moved to St Croix Falls in 2015. He is the son of Henning and Valborg Lindahl.

Gordon is preceded in death by his wife Marie (Backes), parents, sister Doris (Klein), brothers Donald and Gerald, and granddaughter Olivia Lundberg.

He is survived by six children Terry (Darla) Lindahl, Jeanine Weinzierl, Kevin (DeAnna) Lindahl, Eileen (Paul) Lundberg, Brian (Teresa) Lindahl, and Janet (Steve) Rudie; thirteen grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; sibling Gladys (Frojker), and several nieces and nephews.

Gordon attended St. Croix Falls High School and after graduating in 1947, operated the family farm. In December of 1952 Gordon met the love of his life, Marie Backes, and they were wed on June 12, 1956 at Saint Anne’s Church in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. Together they raised their six children on the family dairy farm in Dresser.

Gordon was active in the National Farmers Organization for many years, served on the Polk Country Board, and served on the Town of Garfield Planning Commission. After retiring from dairy farming, Gordon was still active with various seasonal jobs including Friday Canning, Osceola Co-op, and bus driver for the St. Croix Falls School District. His gift of gab served him well in these roles.

Gordon enjoyed all sports, especially the Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and St. Croix Falls High School athletics. He had an innate ability to remember sports statistics and anything to do with numbers. His hobbies included berry picking, gardening, jigsaw puzzles, and the card games of Sequence and Solitaire. He enjoyed deer hunting, reading maps and the study of geography.

Gordon was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be fondly remembered by family and friends.

Memorials to Interfaith Caregivers preferred.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Osceola. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola and one hour prior to the Mass at church. Interment at Sand Lake Cemetery in Dresser. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com

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Ronald James Wittstock, age 72 of Osceola, WI and Apache Junction, AZ, died on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at his home in Arizona after a long battle with cancer.

Ron was born on March 7, 1945 in Emerald, WI. He served his country in the Army.

Ron was a hard worker, and spent his career of 50 years as a roofer. He loved the Packers, and enjoyed fishing and NASCAR. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and uncle.

He liked good food and was accomplished on the grill.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen Wittstock; and daughter, Michele Wittstock.

Ron is survived by his wife, Claudia Wittstock; siblings, Richard (Cherie) Wittstock, Marion (Roger) Gust, Edward (Melba) Wittstock, Susan (Steven) Rudd, Joanne (Bill) Neuman, Eileen Wittstock, John (Judy) Wittstock, Roger (Dianne) Wittstock, Shirley (Jim) Schweitzer, Mark Wittstock, Paul (Melissa) Wittstock; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 11 am at the New Richmond United Methodist Church. Visitation will also be on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 from 10-11 am at the church. Interment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake, WI. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.

Lillietta Dye Lillietta Dye, age 85 of Osceola died May 24, 2017 at the home of her son, where she resided for the past year.

Lil was born July 24, 1931 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky to Elmer and Ella (Voiles) Osborne. On August 14, 1948 she married Ercel S. Dye in Alton, Illinois. She resided in many places as an Air Force wife until settling in Osceola, Wisconsin in 1967.

She owned and operated the old Coffee Cup restaurant where many enjoyed her home cooking. Lil then worked at the Jay-Co sewing factory in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. After working at Control Data, she cooked for a short time at The Peppermill restaurant.

Lil was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dorothy Schuetz, and brother Edward”‘Jack” Osborne and her husband, Ercel.

She is survived by sons; Harold (Janice) Dye, of Osceola, Wisconsin; Gerry (Kris) Dye of Cable, Wisconsin; Six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a small family/close-friends interment at the Northern Wisconsin Veteran’s Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin. Memorials may be donated to Grace Church in Osceola, Wisconsin where she was a beloved member.

Arrangements are by Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com

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Amery’s track and field team participated in the WIAA Division 2 Medford Sectional meet on May 25 and earned a total of 46 team points and four state qualifying spots. The boys’ squad accounted for 26 of those team points to place 10th in its division while the girls were 15th in their division with 20 points.

Senior Max Goulet earned a trip to the state tournament in the boys’ 400-meter dash with a time of 49.98 seconds. And he did it again in the 4x400-meter relay, taking second alongside Tristen Collins, Shawn Waalen and Galen Coy. Lydia Monson did the same in the girls’ 3,200-meter run, claiming seconds with a time of 12:00.88.

Collins and Coy also earned their second state meet birth of the season as members of the 2nd place 4x800-meter relay team which finished in a time of 8:16.55. Joining them in the event are Dylan Eiynck and Seth Amundsen.

Junior Grace Grimm’s season came to an end with a school-record setting performance in the pole vault where she cleared 10-00 to place fifth. Her height matched that of the third-place finishers, but was eliminated by judges rule.

Marlee Dietrich finished in sixth place in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles (49.12 seconds) to earn three team points in the event. Monson placed sixth in the girls’ 1,600-meter OL.pdf run Hiring_Ad_3.66x7.5 (5:42.51).

James Baillargeon, Mitchell Waalen, Gus Wentz and Tyler Reichert claimed seventh place in the boys’ 4x200-meter relay, stopping the clock at 1:34.83.

Liz Monett, Lydia Monson, Laura Borrmann and Mary Johnson earned an 8th place finish in the girls’ 4x800-meter relay (10:29.19). Dietrich was eighth in the girls’ 100-meter hurdles (17.45 seconds).

Team Scores Girls Wittenberg-Birnamwood 65.25, Hayward 63.50, Medford 51.50, Lakeland 43, Bloomer 41, Altoona 32, Osceola 32, Somerset 31.25, Antigo 30, Ashland 28.50, St. Croix Falls 27.50, Northland Pines 23, Rice Lake 22.25, Fall Creek 21, Amery 20, St. Croix Central 18, Mosinee 17, Baldwin-Woodville 17, Cameron 17, Frederic/Luck 16.50, Prescott 14, Northwestern 10.50, Neillsville/Granton 9, Ladysmith 9, Durand 8.25, Ellsworth 8, Elk Mound 7, Barron 4, Cadott 4, Colbey 4, Stratford 4, Stanly-Boyd 3

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The boys 4x400 team of front row: Max Goulet and Galen Coy and back row: Tristen Collins and Shawn Waalen qualified for state.

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Lakeland 82, Osceoal 64, Medford 57.50, Rice Lake 52.50, Hayward 44.50, St. Croix Falls 35, St. Croix Central 33, Antigo 28, Ashland 27, Neillsville/ Granton 26, Amery 26, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 25, Unity 22, Durand 21, Stanley-Boyd 19, Elk Mound 18, Prescott 16, Ellsworth 14.50, Mondovi 13, Northwestern 13, Barron 11, Bloomer 9, Stratford 9, Mosinee 9, Baldwin-Woodville 5, Northland Pines 5, Somerset 3, Wittenberg-Birnamwood 3, Ladysmith 3,5/23/17 Altoona 3,11:38 Spooner 1 AM 2, Frederic/Luck 2

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Lydia Monson qualified for state in the 3,200 meter run.

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Amery baseball ousted in first round

Grace Grimm set a school record in the pole vault at 10’ 00”. Her height matched that of the third-place finishers, but was eliminated by judges rule.

CHERYL CHRISTENSEN

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BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Things fell apart for the Amery baseball team in the bottom of the seventh inning against Baldwin-Woodville on May 29 as it gave up a 2-1 lead and lost 3-2 on a walk off single in the first round of regional play.

B a ldwi n-Woodvi l le struck first, in the fifth inning, due to a combo of an error, wild pitch,

fielder’s choice and RBI single.

Amery returned fire in the sixth with a leadoff single by Conner Engebretson that turned into a game-tying run by Lance Hiltner on a Ryan Van Blaricom single.

Brett Forrest then gave Amery the one-run advantage when he scored on an error.

B a ldwi n-Woodvi l le then took advantage of a pair of singles, hit-bypitch and sacrifice bunt

to steal the “W” and advance to the second round of the playoffs.

B-W outhit Amery, 8-5.

Van Blaricom finished 2-for-3 at the plate with one RBI. Forrest, Engebretson and Hunter Kuhn each finished with one hit.

Lane Christensen pitched 6 1/3 innings in the loss, scattering eight hits, one walk and three strikeouts.

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Warriors take Luck in regular season finale

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Outfielders Dalton Gilbertson and Grady Martin

The Amery varsity baseball team finished its regular season on a high note on May 23, defeating Luck 9-5 on the road.

The Warriors (6-14) overcame a 1-4 third inning deficit and scored six unanswered runs to finish the game.

Both teams tallied eight hits, including two doubles for each team. Ryan Van Bla-

ricom led Amery at the plate, hitting 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs. Lane Christensen and Conner Engebretson each smacked a double.

Christensen also finished with one RBI. Brett Forrest scored two runs and had one hit. Sam Fornengo went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. Pake Brown scored one run and Dalton Gilbertson had one RBI. Grady Martin hit 1-for-3 with a run and an RBI. Cam-

den Smith was 1-for-2 with two RBI. And Jeremia Sillman scored one run.

Dylan Clausen was the winning pitcher, striking out two batters and scattering two hits and three walks in four innings on the mound. Chase Measner pitched three innings, striking out one batter, walking one and giving up six hits and four runs.

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SCC tops Amery with 9th inning homer

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Riverbend, owned by Amery Assisted Living LLC, is a joint venture between Amery Regional Medical Center and Real Property Health Facilities Corp. - an affiliate of the Willow Ridge Healthcare Center.

With a 4-6 road loss to St. Croix Central on May 22, Amery’s baseball team saw it’s season record fall to 5-14.

The Warriors, who fell behind 0-3 in the first inning, chipped away at the Panthers lead and tied

the score at 4-4 in the top of the seventh inning as Brett Forrest scored on an RBI single by Ryan Van Blaricom. But SCC finished strong with a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Amery outhit SCC 9-7 with Forrest hitting 3-for4 with two runs and an RBI. Lane Christensen

went 2-for-4 at the plate and scored one run. Van Blaricom, Pake Brown, Conner Engebretson and Grady Martin each recorded one single. Martin scored one run while Engebretson and Van Blaricom recorded one RBI each.

Christensen took the loss, giving up one hit and

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Sam Fornengo pitched 3 2/3 innings scattering two hits, three walks, two strikeouts and four runs.

Forrest took to the mound for 4 1/3 innings, striking out five batters, walking five and allowing four hits.

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BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Clear Lake and Turtle Lake/Clayton track and field teams traveled to Boyceville an May 22 to participate in the WIAA Division 3 regional meet. Turtle Lake/ Clayton’s Erik Bauer had a strong night claiming regional titles in both the boys’ high jump and triple jump while earning second place in the long jump. Kent Nonemacker also earned TL/C a regional title in the boys’ 3,200-meter run.

Placing in the top four and earning a place at the sectional meet were: Josh Levra hands off to Joe Espeseth in the first exchange of the boys 400 meter relay. The relay team placed third and qualified for the sectional meet.

From Turtle Lake/Clayton: Kent Nonemacher (first place, boys’ 3,200-meter run) 10:20.19 Erik Bauer (first place, boys’ high jump) 6-06 Erik Bauer (first place, boys’ triple jump) 40-04.50 Erik Bauer (second place, boys’ long jump ) 20-05.25 Mady Cardinal (second place, girls’ triple jump) 32-07.00 Thomas Hoffman (second place, boys’ 400-meter dash) 54.33 seconds Caden Torgerson (second place, boys’ triple jump) 39-03.25 Gabbie Lien, Alison Johnson, Makayla Fagerlin, Mady Cardinal (third

place, girls’ 4x100-meter relay) 54.79 seconds Mady Cardinal (third place, girls’ long jump) 14:08.50 Caden Torgerson (fourth place, boys’ high jump) 5-08 Caden Torgerson (fourth place, boys’ long jump) 19-04.00

From Clear Lake: Natalie Kreier, Gabby Loenser, Aleena Krueger, Montana Niles (second place, girls’ 4x800-meter relay) 11:02.39 Conner Schramski (second place, boys’ 100-meter dash) 11.92 seconds Conner Schramski (second place, boys’ 200-meter dash) 23.92 seconds Sean Singh (second place, boys’ 110-meter hurdles) 18.12 seconds Jazzy Christiansen (third place, girls’ discus) 108-03 Joe Espeseth, Josh Levra, Conner Schramski, Wyatt Hase (third place, boys’ 4x100-meter relay) 47.50 seconds Josh Levra (third place, boys’ long jump) 20-03.00 Montana Niles (fourth place, girls’ 800-meter run) 2:42.64 Natalie Kreier (fourth place, girls’ 1,600-meter run) 6:04.83 Clara Pearson (fourth place, girls’ 3,200-meter run) 14:29.83 Aubree Schramski,

Jazzy Christiansen, Gina Strenke, Mikaela Lemons (fourth place, girls’ 4x200-meter relay) 2:01.85 Montana Niles, Gabby Loenser, Gina Strenke, Natalie Kreier (fourth place, girls’ 4x400-meter relay) 4:42.22 Mikaela Lemons (fourth place, girls’ long jump) 14-08.00 Kincaid Hughes (fourth place, boys’ 3,200-meter run) 11:44.26 Wyatt Hase, Joe Espeseth, Ivan Ruble, Ed Garcia (fourth place, boys’ 4x200-meter relay) 1:47.05 Kincaid Hughes, Isaac Pearson, Croix Hughes, Cameron Fouks (fourth place, boys’ 4x800-meter relay) 9:25.69 Wyatt Hase (fourth place, boys’ triple jump) 36-00.25

Team Scores Girls Shell Lake 132.50, Grantsburg 130, Webster 99, Boyceville 97.50, Glenwood City 88, Clear Lake 51, Turtle Lake/Clayton 49, Siren 23, Prairie Farm 19

Boys

Grantsburg 146, Webster 137, Glenwood City 85, Clear Lake 82, Turtle Lake/Clayton 74, Boyceville 54, Siren 36, Prairie Farm 35, Shell Lake 29

Clear Lake’s Josh Levra and Conner Schramski get out of the blocks in the finals of the boys 100 meter dash. Schramski placed second and qualified for the sectional meet while Levra finished sixth.

Josh Levra jumped 20’3” in the long jump, placing third and qualifying for sectionals.

Aleena Krueger hands off to Montana Niles in the girls 3200 meter relay. The team placed 2nd in the event and qualified for the sectional meet in Colfax.

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Bauer is Sectional High Jump Champion, TL/C and Clear Lake combine for 5 state qualifying spots

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

When the WIAA Division 3 Colfax Track and Field Sectional finished on May 25, Turtle Lake/Clayton found itself with 26.33 points from its boys’ team and 10 points from its girls. Clear Lake’s boys’ squad earned nine team points while the girls finished with four.

Erik Bauer accounted for 10 of the Turtle Lake boys’ team points in the high jump alone, when he won a sectional title by clearing 6-06.

Also earning a spot at the State Tournament with a top-4 sectional finish was Conner Schramski, who claimed third place in the boys’ 200-meter dash with a time of 23.23 point to give Clear Lake six team points.

Turtle Lake/Clayton’s girls’ 4x200-meter relay team of Gabbie Lien, Alison Johnson, Makayla Fagerlin and Mady Cardinal earned a fourth-place finish with a time of 1:55.58. Cardinal also placed fourth in the girls’ triple jump with mark of 32-08. Thomas Hoffman added a fourth in the boys’ 400-meter dash (53.42 seconds).

Caden Torgerson narrowly missed a trip to La Crosse as he claimed a fifthplace for Turtle Lake in the boys’ triple jump with a distance of 40-06.50. Turtle Lake’s Kent Nonemacher grabbed fifth in the boys’ 3,200-meter run, stopping the clock at 10:16.71.

The Clear Lake girls’ 4x800-meter re-

lay team of Natalie Kreier, Gabby Loenser, Aleena Krueger and Montana Niles nabbed seventh place with a time of 11:02.82. Jazzy Christiansen was seventh in the girls discus throw (105-06).

Josh Levra placed sixth in the boys’ long jump (20-02.75).

Team Scores Girls Shell Lake 90, Abbotsford 36.33, Elmwood/Plum City 36, Thorp 34, Osseo-Fairchild 34, Mercer 34, Grantsburg 33, Rib Lake 33, Boyceville 31, Flambeau 30, Regis 30, McDonell Central 27, Glenwood City 25, Lake Holcombe/Cornel 25, Prentice 21, Colfax 21, Chequamegon 19, Athens 17, Phillips 14, Eleva Strum 14, Turtle Lake/Clayton 10, Greenwood 10, Spring Valley 9.33, Owen-Withee 8, Hurley 8, Siren 4, Clear Lake 4

Boys

Webster 59, McDonell Central 58, Regis 48, Eleva Strum 47.33, Chequamegon 43, Lake Holcombe/Cornel 42.50, Grantsburg 40, Abbotsford 39, Hurley 39, Glenwood City 33.50, Turtle Lake/Clayton 26.33, Prairie Farm 24, Athens 23, Phillips 20, Osseo-Fairchild 19, Boyceville 14, Augusta 13, South Shore/Washburn 13, Gilman 13, Siren 12, Colfax 12, Mercer 10, Eua Claire Immanuel 9, Clear Lake 9, Flambeau 6, Rib Lake 6, Thorp 5, Elmwood/Plum City 5, Owen-Withee 4, Bruce 3, Drummond 3, Prentice 1.33, Shell Lake 1, Spring Valley 1

Goulet, Collins, Coy are two event Regional Champs

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s track and field teams put their best feet forward at their 2017 regional meet recently, claiming four first-place finishes, three seconds, four thirds and two fourth place finishes - all of which advanced to Thursday’s sectional meet.

Leading the way were Max Goulet, Tristen Collins and Galen Coy who each claimed regional titles in two event. For Goulet, it was the boys’ 400-meter dash (50.28 seconds) and 4x400-meter relay.

Collins and Coy were both members of the winning boys’ 4x400 and 4x800-meter relay teams. Joining Goulet, Collins and Coy in the 4x400 (3:26.39) was Shawn Waalen. Dylan Eiynck and Seth Amundsen were also members of the winning 4x800 team (8:12.05).

Marlee Dietrich added a first place finish in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles (49.85 seconds) and was second in the girls’ 100-meter hurdles (16.89 seconds).

Lydia Monson qualified for sectionals in three events, placing second in the girls’ 2-mile run (12:39.37), third in the 1-mile run (5:44.82) fourth in

the 4x800-meter relay (10:21.21). Grace Grimm placed second in the girls’ pole vault (9-06).

Liz Monett was a two-event sectional qualifier, earning third in the girls’ regional 2-mile run (12:42.44) and fourth in the 4x800-meter relay.

Gabby Fredrick was third in the girls’ shot put (36-02.75) and Jude Ingham, third in the boys’ 2-mile run (10:44.86).

Claiming the final sectional qualifying spot for the Warriors was the boys’ 4x200-meter relay team (1:36.40) of James Baillargeon, Gus Wentz, Tyler Reichert and Dylan Thomsen.

Overall Amery’s girls’ team placed fourth of nine teams while boys’ squad was sixth in the team standings.

Team Scores Girls

Clear Lake junior, Conner Schramski, competed in both the 100M and 200M dashes and anchored the 400M relay at the Divison 3 sectional track meet at Colfax. He placed 3rd in the 200M dash and qualified for the WIAA State Track meet at LaCrosse on June 2-3.

Amery Soccer Bracket

WIAA 2017 Girls Soccer Tournament ­

Tue, May 30

Regionals

SECTIONAL #1

Thu, Jun 1

@Rice Lake

#8 Spooner

7:00 PM

Sectionals

Thu, Jun 8

Sat, Jun 10

TBD

@Somerset

5:00 PM

TBD

#3 Hayward

@Hayward

5:00 PM

#6 Amery

St. Croix Central 137.50, St. Croix Falls 102.50, Osceola 93, Amery 78, Baldwin-Woodville 76, Ellsworth 69, Prescott 63, Somerset 61, Unity 21

#7 Osceola

Osceola 165, Unity 106, St. Croix Central 99, St. Croix Falls 88, Ellsworth 65, Amery 61, Prescott 54, Baldwin-Woodville 34, Somerset 30

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Sat, Jun 3

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#1 Lakeland

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HAPPY HOUR Mon.-Fri. 4-6 p.m.

NEW SANDWICHES

TUESDAY JUNE 14TH, 2016

Fun Hole Events & Challenges!

AMERY GOLF CLUB 

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Lunch & Registration SCRAMBLE le GOLF o H n Fu 1 p.m. Shot Gun Start s& t n e v E ges! Dinner & Awards to follow n e l l Cha $80 Donation per player 12:00 PM LUNCH & REGISTRATION

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All proceeds will be used to support equipment purchases for the Amery P.D. and the K-9 Association as well as community events hosted by Kops & Kids and the Amery Police K-9 Association

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Please join us . . .

•Everyday lunch and dinner special •Excellent Food and Service

LARGE BAR AREA FOR GROUPS & PARTIES

Large Patio Is Open!

Space available for parties, meetings, etc.

Downstairs event room for up to 100 people

Groups of 10 or more, please call for reservations

HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. www.garibaldismexicanrestaurant.com

Fishermen & Trail Riders welcome Downtown Amery 117 E. Birch St. 715-268-8922 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

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Tuesday, June 13th, 2017

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Balsam Lutheran Church

ANNIVERSARY

DAY CAMP 2017

2017 DANIELSON STAGE CONCERT SERIES

ON THE River Music 5 pm • michael park • amery, wi

“Stewardship & Fun in the Sun” Open to all area youth, ages 5* to 18 There is a $15.00 participant fee per session (non-refundable) JUNE 11 includes a train excursion from Osceola + a Stewardship event (TBD) JULY 16 includes an Activity (TBD) + volunteering at Feed My Starving Children AUGUST 20 includes the Taylors Falls boat excursion + a Stewardship event (TBD) ALL SESSIONS BEGIN AT 11:30 A.M. AND END AT 6:30 P.M. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch and water bottle. (*younger participants must be toilet-trained and able to participate independent of parental support)

Participant registration and session fees due by June 1 to ensure event reservations Please email balsamyouth@yahoo.com with any questions or to request a registration and consent form or call the church office at 715-268-9291

TACO Dinner

FRI, JUNE 16 @ 6:30 PM

FRI, JULY 21 @ 7:00 PM

FRI, AUGUST 18 @ 7:00 PM

THE WHITESIDEWALLS ~~~

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5-6:30 “STUDEBAKERS”

Silent Auction ∙ Raffles Crafts for Kids

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Amery Area EMS 977 Fundraiser

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Woodland Lakes Rotary

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Williams & Davis Law Office

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MONTHLY BOOK SALE

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Fall Electric

On the beautiful shores of Lake Wapogasset

Clear Lake

Your donations of good quality, clean books, CDs, DVDs gratefully accepted (No musty books or encyclopedias, Readers Digest, textbooks, or VHS please)

Patio Is Now Open!

715-263-2121

•Entertainment and Drink Specials Fri. & Sat. •Friday Fish Fry starts at 11 a.m.

•Saturday our Waterside Favorite Prime Rib and Jumbo Shrimp •Happy Hour Thurs. 4-6 p.m., Fri. 3-6 p.m.

•FREE Domestic Tap Beer 11:45 p.m.-Midnight

WINDOW SALE!!!

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Will you help your neighbor?

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Polk County seniors and disabled adults need your help to stay at home longer!

You can volunteer to: • Take Ed for groceries?

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• Take Don to the doctor?

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Amery VFW

8th Annual

Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.



City of Lakes Open Golf Tournament

730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

BINGO

No time? Give a gift instead!

The “City of Lakes Open” is a Scramble format Registration 9:30 a.m.

Shotgun start 10:30 a.m.

Progressive Jackpot

Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

AMERY GOLF CLUB

$80. includes 18 holes & 1/2 cart rental, golf lesson from Steve Wilhelm, box lunch and prizes & awards Proceeds this year will go towards helping support the Amery school district special needs children

Registration forms available at the Amery Golf Club, iAMg Ameriprise office (120 Birch St. W, Amery, WI) or online: www.amerylionsclub.org

NIGHTLY SPECIALS:

*Margarita Monday: $3 Margaritas all day $1.50 Tacos 5-10 p.m. (Dine in only) *Italian Tuesday: $2 Domestic Bottles and Rail Drinks all day “Tuesday Night Pasta Special” $9.95 *Windsor and Wings Wednesday: $2 Windsor all day 50 Cent Wings 5-10 p.m. (dine in only) *Thirsty Thursday: 2 for 1’s 4-6 p.m.

Build Your Own Steak Sandwich 5-10 p.m. $9.95 *Friday Fish Fry *Saturday Prime Rib Special *Sunday: Prime Rib Sandwich served all day $9.95 Blood Mary $4.00

TAC TWO Established 1995

SPORTS BAR & GRILL Downtown Amery, WI 715-268-8222 www.tactwobarandgrill.com

SPECIALS

Monday - Burger Night Tuesday - Tacos (all day) Wednesday - Wings (all day) Thursday - Steak Night Friday - Fish Fry (all day)

Plus full menu available 7 days a week

Remodeled with Rustic Barnboard “AT THE HEAD OF THE CATTAIL TRAIL”

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HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-Close Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-Close

We’re flexible!

Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County 715-825-9500 PO Box 65, Milltown, WI 54858

Monday, June 19, 2017

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FRIENDS OF THE STOWER SEVEN LAKES FUN Friends oFADVENTURE the stower seven Lakes TRIATHLON EVENT state traiL triathLon Saturday, June 10, 2017 9:00 a.m. at the Soo Saturday, JuneLine 7th,Park 2014Pavilion Amery, WI 54001 9:00 am at the Pavilion Amery, WI 54001 Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. registration: 8:00 am - 8:45 am

Triathlon includes: Canoe/ run Bike event: Run/Walk 3.1 miles on kayak the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail start: Pavilion Beach Beach Bike 16 miles on surrounding open county end: Beach to beach Beach roads returning area. Pavilion Paddle or anything human dist.: (canoe/kayak 16 miles So. Twin 3.1 miles powered) around South Twin Lake.

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❐ 2 person team ❐ 3 person team ❐ 1 person team Race day $70.00 Race day $80.00 Race day $50.00

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❏ 3 person team Race day $80.00

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A Flight Low gross: Sheryl Forshier Low net: Paula Fussy Low putts: Sheryl Forshier Game of the day: Tracy Anderson-Clausen B Flight Low gross: Barb Nelson Low net: Janet Burke Low putts: Janet Burke Game of the day: Karen Smith and Janet Burke C Flight Low gross: Shirley Schmidt Low net: Nylla Hanson Low putts: Shirley Schmidt Game of the day: Judy Park and Shirley Schmidt Chip ins: Ione Gjerde #7, #8; Sheryl Forshier #2, #14 Birdies: Gloria Lansin #15, Paula Fussy #3, Sheryl Forshier #10 9-HOLE LEAGUE May 24 results Division A Low gross: Tracy Anderson 47 Low net: Gwen Wold 42 Low putts: Susan Olson 18 Game: Tracy Anderson Division B Low gross: Sid Jones 62 Low net: Mandy Brotzel 44 Low putts: Sally Christenson 18 Game: Sid Jones 27 Division C Low gross: Sheri Berg 62 Low net: Amanda Wold 21 Game: Sheri Berg 62

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Breakfast served all day Lunch specials from 11 a.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17 9 AM-3 PM

Friday Fish Fry Original “Broaster” Chicken now available every day 11 a.m. until gone Chosen one of the Best Ma & Pa Restaurants by “Our Wisconsin” Magazine for 2 years.

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OPEN Wed. & Thurs.

6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fri. 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sat. 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Temporarily closed Mon. & Tues.

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Sports TV Leagues Available

Welcome to Village Pizzeria!

•Complete Italian and American menus •Specializing in Homemade Hand Tossed and Thin Crust Pizza •Daily Specials •Friday Fish Fry •Sundays - Full Breakfast Menu and Brunch Buffet

Old-Time Dances every Sunday 1-4 p.m.

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325 N. Keller Ave. Amery 715-268-7010

Mon.-Thurs.

11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sun. 9:30 a.m.9:30 p.m.

Welcome to

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Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Treats, Fresh Ground Espresso Drinks and Fresh Made Waffle Cones

Welcome to Amery!

Look for this Summer’s Monthly featured Ice Cream Flavor Located next door to Chet’s in downtown Amery Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Private setting 4 miles NW of Amery on Cty. Rd. C

New paint inside & out.

New floors. New W&D in-house. Whirlpool tub.

No smoking. No pets. $600/month plus elec. & heat (first month, last month & dep. $1800)

If you answered yes to any of these, this position is for you!

Outgoing, responsible and well-spoken person needed to work in our advertising department at the Amery Free Press.

Full Time PM CNA *Paid Training or $500 Sign-On Bonus* Come join our team and find out why Willow Ridge Healthcare is the premier Rehabilitation and Long

715-825-8200

IF YOU LOVE WORKING WITH PEOPLE AND LIKE SELLING, PLEASE CONTACT US. Sales experience preferred but will train the right person.

This part-time position will be working with businesses on their help wanted advertising and other telephone work.

Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Monday.

Hourly pay plus commission.

Term Care provider in the area!

Send your resume to phumpal@theameryfreepress.com or mail to Pam Humpal, Amery Free Press PO Box 424, Amery, WI 54001

Contact Ashley Paul at 715.268.8171 Or email resume to apaul@rphfcorp.com

Milk Hauler Wanted Pickard Trucking Amery, WI

Full-time Class A CDL and Tanker Endorsement required 12 hour days

Contact Bill at 651-247-3216

HELP WANTED: Construction work, building pole sheds and steel buildings.

Call Charlie at Barney Barns 715-263-2177

Program Manager K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking a Program Manager.

Press Operators 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking qualified Press Operators.

Job duties will include operating presses ranging from 35 to 400 tons, perform quality control inspections, read and interpret blue prints, ability to use measuring devices, keep a safe and clean work area and other duties as assigned. Beneficial for candidates to have manufacturing experience.

This position requires basic math and reading skills.

Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience. Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer. Qualified applicants should forward a resume to: K-Tek WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg St Baldwin, WI 54002

Successful candidate will have experience with account management, estimating and customer service. Qualified candidates will possess technical knowledge of manufacturing and blue print reading. Responsibilities will include increasing K-TEK WI sales volume.

Via Email: april.miller@ktek-net.com Fax: (715) 684-3050 Equal Opportunity Employer

The position requires customer interaction via communication tools such as telephone email, fax and face to face. The position will require travel 1 to 3 days a month.

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake Campus

This position requires the ability o problem solve, communicate effectively, and be a team player.

Must be a self-starter and have the ability to self direct. Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience. Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer. Qualified applicants should forward a resume and salary requirements to: K-Tek WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg St Baldwin, WI 54002 Via Email: april.miller@ktek-net.com Fax: (715) 684-3050 Equal Opportunity Employer

EMS Coordinator

This Rice Lake Campus-based position which will report to the Associate Dean of EMS/Paramedic Program Director and will establish/develop a customer base for both internal and external customers for the college. Position responsibilities include: a comprehensive understanding of state mandated training; a full understanding of EMS courses; complete EMT and Adv. EMT program course scheduling. Provide instruction to service, business and industry and maintain certified instructors at the appropriate level. This position will work with the Medical Directors within our district for equipment, supply approval and guidance. Leadership and supervisory skills, along with a strong customer service background and the understanding of EMT and Adv. EMT coursework, is essential.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: http://witc.edu/employ Deadline to apply: June 21, 2017 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Veterans/ Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Director, Learning Resources Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Any WITC Campus

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking to hire an individual who is an enthusiastic champion of learning resources and related technologies to serve as Director, Learning Resources. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning, eagerly embrace innovation, and be well-versed in the latest theories and technologies to meet the individual learnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs. As Northwest Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leader in technical education, WITC creates dynamic opportunities for career preparation and personal effectiveness. We are committed to making each and every experience with the college meaningful and professional.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: http://witc.edu/employ Deadline to apply: June 21, 2017 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Veterans/ Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Brake Press Operators 2nd and 3rd shift K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking qualified Brake Operator.

Successful candidate will have manufacturing experience and highly beneficial to have experience operating a brake press. Duties will include operating a brake press, perform quality control inspections, read and interpret blue prints and other duties as assigned.

This position requires basic math and reading skills.

Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience. Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer. Qualified applicants should forward a resume to: K-Tek WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg St Baldwin, WI 54002 Via Email: april.miller@ktek-net.com Fax: (715) 684-3050 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Neighbors United in Christ Lutheran Parish seeking

Part time Administrative Assistant

40-45 hours/month.

Applicant needs excellent communication, computer, and record keeping skills.

Applications accepted until June 2.

Call 715-268-9577 for information.

Send resume to NUIC Parish, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, WI 54001.

Deadline for the Classified page is Friday noon

FOR SALE:

8 golf course lots located in Pondhurst, Amery, WI 54001 Also available attractive rural building sites.

WILL CONSIDER TRADE OF OTHER HOUSES

715-222-1706 Cell 715-268-6336 Home

We are growing!

JOIN OUR TEAM! Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer in the building products industry, is seeking quality conscious, self-motivated, production associates to join our 2nd shift team at the Luck, WI location.

Current Openings: •Off Bearers •Moulder Operators •Machine Operators •Summer Help 2nd shift - Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm-2:00 am (overtime as required). **Part-time Positions Available**

Upstairs 1 BR apartment

Available now in Clear Lake

On-site laundry and huge storage lockers, updated units, microwaves.

Rent based on 30% of income!

For those 62+ or disabled of any age.

Please send your resume or apply in person to complete an application at:

Quanex Building Products Corporation Attn: Human Resources 501 Main Street S Luck, WI 54853 Quanex is an EEO employer. We maintain a smoke free, drug free work environment.

We are growing!

JOIN OUR TEAM! Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer in the building products industry, is seeking quality conscious, self-motivated, Team Lead to join our 2nd shift team at the Luck, WI location.

Current Openings: •Moulder Operator Team Lead

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic growth oriented company!

Please send your resume or apply in person to complete an application at:

Quanex Building Products Corporation Attn: Human Resources 501 Main Street S Luck, WI 54853 Quanex is an EEO employer. We maintain a smoke free, drug free work environment.

2nd & 3rd shifts at our St. Croix Falls location

Stop in for application 343 McKinney St., St. Croix Falls

Equal Housing Opportunity

RIVER FRONT HOME - Rental

Summer Only or Year Round Lower Level Walk-Out. Amery.

Fully Furnished Very Clean.

2 BR’s, 1 BA.

715-268-6260

$500 Sign On Bonus

FT- Production Supervisor Assistant

with successful completion of 1st 6 months!

Salaried Position Pay Based on Experience Previous Supervisory Experience a must 5 AM to 1:30 PM –Monday thru Friday Expect 40+ hours

Sign On Bonus applies to FT Employees

FT Die Cutter FT & PT Electronic Assemblers Flexible schedules.

Starting pay between $7.74-$9.76 BOE

FT-Screening Supervisor

Salaried Position Pay Based on Experience Previous Supervisory Experience a must 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday thru Thursday; If team works OT on Fridays must be available to lead team on Fridays.

Expect 40+ hours

FT Screen Printers

Five or Eight hour days - 5:30 am-2 pm or Four 10 hour days Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-4 pm No experience needed - on the job training

APPLY TODAY! www.gdsiswitches.com

APPLY TODAY! www.gdsiswitches.com Send resumes to: Cheri Richards at richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

Send resumes to: Cheri Richards at richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

We send and receive faxes at the Amery Free Press

Join Our Team!

Amery Memory Care is looking for

Amery, WI

Full Time MDS Coordinator/Registered Nurse

PT & FT Resident Care Assistants

Come join our team and find out why Willow Ridge

(1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts)

Healthcare is the premier Rehabilitation and Long

Please stop in and speak with Kristin or Michelle for more details

Term Care provider in the area!

Casual Dietary Aide/Cook

*2,000 Sign-on Bonus*

Contact Ashley Paul at 715.268.8171 Or email resume to apaul@rphfcorp.com

Please talk to Shelley for more details

215 Birch St. W, Amery

2nd shift - Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm-2:00 am (overtime as required).

We offer a competitive starting wage, plus a shift incentive, a complete benefit package including paid vacation, holidays, 401(k) and pension along with a progressive work environment.

Caregivers

1-800-944-4866 Ext. 1122

We offer a competitive starting wage, plus a shift incentive, a complete benefit package including paid vacation, holidays, 401(k) and pension along with a progressive work environment.

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic growth oriented company!

HELP WANTED

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The Salvation Army/ Serenity Home is currently seeking a PT individual to work all shifts which would include weekends and holidays; we would prefer this individual to have some experience working with a diverse population and handle a fast paced environment.

If you feel that you would be the right fit for this position please call Lynn at 715-485-1221.

Polk County offers careers that Matter!

Join us to make a difference, together we will strengthen our community!

We cannot function without great employees - talented, caring professionals are rewarded with a great, competitive total rewards package.

Public Health Nurse Full-time - Non-Exempt Position

Polk County Government Center Starting Wage: DOQ

Provides community focused, population based nursing services to residents of Polk County. Promotes and maintains the health of individuals and families through nursing services in a variety of settings including the home, office, worksite, school, jail and community. Collaborates with other professional and citizen groups to meet the identified health priorities in the community. Responsible for communicable disease surveillance and investigation and local preparedness planning.

Deadline to apply: June 13, 2017 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

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Amery Trail Days Garage Sales Friday, June 2 (and other dates)

Comunity Wide Sales VENDOR, PLANT & BAKE SALE Friday, June 2, 8 am-1 pm

There will be various vendors to buy from as well as a large selection of baked goods and plants. Come check us out!

Amery Area Community Center 608 Harriman Ave., Amery SPONSORED BY CAROLYN RYAN

1 2 GARAGE SALES

805 & 809 Hawthorne St.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE

Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-12

Thursday, June 1, 9-5 Friday, June 2, 9-5 Saturday, June 3, 9-?

Also Crafts & Hostas I’m retiring from alterations.

Thank you for 32 years!

(left at top of hill on Arlington Blvd)

5 GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3 8 am-5 pm 645 Pondhurst Dr., Amery Christmas items, pictures, knick knacks & more.

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Thursday, June 1, 9-5 Friday, June 2, 9-5 Saturday, June 3, 9-1 617 Dickey Ave. S. 715-268-7883

Desk w/hutch; coffee table; organ w/bench, needs adj.; kitchen ware; hide-a-bed; infant clothing (like new); baby car seat; holiday decor; craft yarn; jewelry; artwork; Cherished Teddies figurines; patio bistro set; 2 red boat chairs; puzzles & games; clothing and lots more.

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Antique dressers, bookshelf, dishes, glasses, decor, lamps, table and 4 chairs, misc. chairs, women’s clothing, small-x-large, some men’s clothing, boys and girls clothing infant-size 10/12, shoes, bike, toys, infant carseat and stroller, frames, pictures and many household items.

(across from McDonalds)

GARAGE SALE

257 Plymouth St.

6 GARAGE SALE

June 2 & 3 Friday 9-6 Saturday 9-3

901 Cameron Bridge Drive Please, no early shoppers

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GARAGE SALE Friday, June 2 8 am-5 pm

1359A 100th St., Amery (behind Cricket’s off of Cty. Rd. H)

Few women’s clothes, grillguard, glassware, dishes, etc.

7 MOVING SALE

Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3, 9-4

1393 100th Ave., Amery

Quality fabric, misc. lumber, furniture, household items.

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MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE

Friday and Saturday, June 2 & 3 9 am-5 pm

763 115th St. (Cty. Rd. C) West of Amery on Bear Trap

Name Brand Clothing - men’s, women’s & teens. Home decor. Household goods.

Something for everyone!

CABIN FOR SALE BY OWNER All inclusive

271 Winchester St., Amery Wednesday, May 31, 3-6 pm Thursday, June 1, 8 am-5 pm Friday, June 2, 8 am-5 pm Baby/toddler girl clothes newborn-4T. All seasons, Name Brand (Carters, Gap, Gymboree, etc.). Women’s clothes M-XL. Men’s clothes M-XL. Lots of shoes. Baby/toddler toys, movies, books, misc. TV stand on rollers, kitchen table, quart jars, porcelain dolls, jewelry, patio bricks, wood stove, outdoor men’s items, ice auger, barn wood/doors.

3 GARAGE SALE

Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3, 8 am-5 pm

Fishing tackle, hunting, reloading, guns, mens & women’s clothes, furniture, bikes, auto, houseware stuff, plus much more!

657 82nd St., Amery

8 MOVING SALE

Friday, June 2, 8-3 Saturday, June 3, 8-2 Tools, dishes, ladder, bakeware, men’s apparel, tables, lamps, newer TV, garden pots, tomato plants and much more.

685 Deronda St., Amery

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OPEN HOUSE

Friday and Saturday, June 2 & 3, 9 am-5 pm 763 115th St. (Cty. Rd. C)

4 9th Annual Amery Youth Hockey

INDOOR GARAGE SALE Friday, June 2, 8-6 Saturday, June 3, 8-2

FREE WILL DONATIONS

Location: Amery Hockey Arena, 1065 River Place Drive, Amery

Something for everyone.

Help support community youth hockey - Amery, Clear Lake, Clayton, Unity

Youth on ice are seldom in hot water

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325 State Road 46, Amery 2.5 miles south of town.

Look for signs and balloons!

Thursday June 1, 9 am-5 pm Friday, June 2, 9 am-5 pm Saturday, June 3, 9 am-3 pm For the whole family!

Baby/toddler girl clothes 6m to 4T. All seasons, single items, outfits & pajamas (everything priced 25¢ to $3). Name brand (Carters, Gymboree, Jumping Beans, etc.). Women’s clothes S-L. Men’s clothes M-XL. Shoes: baby/toddler girl 4-8, women’s 8-9, men’s cleats. Baby/toddler girl toys, children’s puzzles, movies & books - all genres, set of 3 matching rugs, crafting items, prom dresses, swim suits, and lots more.

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Garage Sale

YARD SALE

Friday, June 2, 8-5 Saturday, June 3, 8-2

Family room and patio furniture plus much more

124 Broadway St., Amery

This is a first time ever garage sale and a DIYer’s dream. Many items that can be repurposed, fixed up and re-sold.

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Friday, June 2, 9-5

308 & 316 South St. West, Amery

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Thank you to our business partners for working with our Youth Apprentice students this year and congratulations to our graduating Seniors!

This year, the Amery School District had 59 Youth Apprentices working at local businesses in these areas: Agriculture, Finance, Health Science, Hospitality, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

How it works: Youth Apprenticeship (YA) integrates school-based and work-based learning to instruct students in employability and occupational skills defined by Wisconsin industries.

The students will continue taking related courses in Agriculture, Business, Family & Consumer, or Technology Ed. at the Amery High School while working as an apprentice with our local business partners.

Local programs provide training based on statewide youth apprenticeship curriculum guidelines, endorsed by business and industry.

Students are instructed by qualified teachers and skilled worksite mentors. Students are simultaneously enrolled in academic classes to meet high school graduation requirements, in a youth apprenticeship related instruction class, and are employed by a participating employer under the supervision of a skilled mentor.

Benefits to students: Build a resume and work experience Receive on-the-job training while earning high school credit Develop strong academic, technical, and employability skills in a chosen career field Complete advanced coursework (including transcripted college credit) in a career field Earn a recognized skills certificate of occupational proficiency from the State of Wisconsin Develop a network of contacts in a career field Key elements of the youth apprenticeship program are: Industry-developed skill standards Exposure to multiple aspects of the industry Skilled mentors assigned to train the students Paid on-the-job work experience Related classroom instruction concurrent with work-based learning Curriculum guidelines for all programs Performance evaluation of demonstrated competencies State-issued skill certificate Contact: Ramona Lockwood or Emily Larson, Youth Apprenticeship Coordinators

Report Name

YA-00 Status Report

Refresh Date

3/16/17 8:41 AM

Youth Apprenticeship participants Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Program

Youth Apprenticeship Status Report

Filters - Fiscal Year: 16/17; Consortium: CESA 11; School District(s): Amery School District Report Name

Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Program

YA-00 Status Report

59 Youth Apprenticeship Enrollees: Youth Employers: ApprenticeshipActive Status Report 3/16/17 8:41 AM

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Refresh Date

Active Local Consortia:

Filters 11; NumberCESA of Schools for Enrollees: 1 - Fiscal Year: 16/17; Consortium: School District(s): Amery School District

1

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Number of Districts for Enrollees:

1

59

Active Employers: Estimated Wages Earned:

41 $253,755

Number of Schools for Enrollees: Average Wage:

1 $9.56

Number of Districts for Enrollees:

1

Completers To Date **

Estimated Wages Earned:

$253,755

* Enrollees who will graduate at end of year; other enrollees are in a two-year program. ** Students may complete as late as August 31 of the program year.

Average Wage:

$9.56

Expected Completers * Youth Apprenticeship Enrollees: Completers To Date **

*Active Enrollees who will graduate at end of year; 1 Local Consortia: other enrollees are in a two-year program. ** Students Completers may complete* as late as August 4331 Expected of the program year.

Graduating Seniors in the Youth Apprenticeship program

Student Participants Brittany Anderson Samuel Black Cody Campbell Myah Carlson Autumn Cernohous Jack Collins Sabin Coy Destiny DiCosimo Elexis DiCosimo Tim Dravis Tayler Elwood Lila Evans Sam Fornengo Kate Forrest Solomon Fredrick Daniel Gannon Megan Garves Brittany Gehl Isaac Gorres

Jenesis Gustafson Mason Henke Jude Ingham Krista Jensen Juliann Jeska Brett Johnson Hope Johnson Sylvie Johnson Allie Karpenske Meghann Knight Johanna Knutson Brice Korf Dawson Krarup Annie Lorsung Kennedy Madsen Bethany Marquand Madeline Matter Josh McCloud Chase Measner

Cluster Area Student Count Average Wage Female Minority McKennaCareer Meyer Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 6 PARTNERS $11.75 0% Female 0% Minority BUSINESS Finance 3 $10.48 33% Female 0% Minority Max Meyers 46 Store Balsam Lake McDonald's Turtle Lake Health Services 2 $12.33 100% Female 50% Minority Carl Oman Amery Family Restaurant Hospitality, Lodging & Tourism 40 $9.35 62%Pizza FemaleMan 2% Minority Career Cluster Area Student Count Average Wage Female Minority Luis Rapalo Information Technology 1 $8.24 0% Female 0% Minority Amery Memory Care Pure & Simple Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 6 $11.75 0% Female 0% Minority Manufacturing 7 $7.88 14% Female 14%Living Minority Amery Public Library RiverBend Assisted Craig Richter Finance 3 $10.48 33% Female 0% Minority Health Services 2 Farms $12.33 100% Watering Female 50% Minority Black Rusty's Hole Anthony Riemenschneider Hospitality, Lodging & Tourism 40 Bank $9.35 62%Save Female 2% Minority Bremer a Lot Jacob Robertson Information Technology 1 $8.24 0% Female 0% Minority Chet Johnson Drugs Schock Farm Manufacturing 7 $7.88 14% Female 14% Minority Allison Schleusner Cricket's Shoreline Specialists Octavia Seline Culver's Baldwin Subway Amery Austin Sigsworth Dairy Queen Amery Taco Bell New Richmond Page 1 of 1 Lillyan Sigsworth Dick's Fresh Market Trollhaugen Duane Stine Ellie's Ice Cream and Coffee True Value Timothy Stokelen Elwood Family Farms UniSource Alex Thomsen Farm Table Page 1 of 1 UW Wanderoos Bar & Grill Fredrick Farms Van's Electric Molly Vincent GDSI Village Pizzeria Kal Waalen Golden Age Manor Walmart St. Croix Falls Cameryn White Ida Mae's CafĂŠ WESTconsin Credit Union Brianna Wundrow McDonald's Amery Willow Ridge Mya Wundrow

McDonald's St. Croix Falls

Worn Again

ANNUAL LAKE EDITION

MAY 30, 2017

AMERY FREE PRESS

Fun and Recreation . . . just great living and all the professional services, merchantile establishments and natural facilities to help you enjoy this great time of year!

K Stower Seven Lakes State Trail Bike and hike K Amery Golf Course Challenging 18-hole course. Beautiful clubhouse facilities.

K North Park Picnic Shelter, Play Area, Ball Park, Tennis Courts, Horseshoe Court,

Basketball Court, Skateboard Park, Disc Golf, Campsites

K South Twin Park Tennis Courts, Picnic Shelter, Beach K York Park Nature Center 2-1/2 miles of rustic hiking trails with handicapped peer.

Member location of the Great Wisconsin Birding Trail.

K Michael Riverfront Park Pavilions on shore of beautiful Apple River K Cattail Trail Trail with 6 water crossing between Amery and Turtle Lake K Municipal Airport 4,000 ft. runway, tie downs, gas, non-precision instrument approach K Medical and Shopping Facilities

WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING FESTIVITIES IN AMERY THIS SEASON 22nd Annual

Amery Trail Days Friday-Saturday, June 2 & 3

Amery Art Fair Saturday, June 17 NORTH PARK

Music on the River June 16, July 21 & Aug. 18 MICHAEL PARK

Giant Ice Cream Sundae & Freedom Sale Friday, June 30

Fourth of July Fireworks Display & AHS Band Concert Tuesday, July 4 -Soldiers’ Field (raindate July 5) 68th Annual

Amery Fall Festival September 15-16-17

This invitation to “Our Summer Friends” extended by the AMERY COMMUNITY CLUB and CITY OF AMERY

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Lake Wapogasset & Bear Trap Lake Sanitary District

MONTHLY MEETING

To be held June 5, 2017, at 7 p.m. at the District Office located at 777 South Shore Drive.

AGENDA 1. Monthly officers report 2. Old business 3. New business 4. Any other business that may be brought before the board.

Paul Elbing, Secretary WNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 29 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Delanore I. Rogers DOD: April 29, 2017 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth February 4, 1923 and date of death April 29, 2017 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 220 Scholl Court, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 1, 2017.

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

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar May 22, 2017 Bryan D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, Wisconsin 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419

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To subscribe just call 715-268-8101

Members American Dental Association

I. Call Meeting to order II. Approval of Agenda, Minutes of April 11, 2017 meeting, Treasurer’s Report III. Public Input IV. Old Business V. New Business VI. Adjourn

ROAD BIDS WANTED

215 S. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 715-268-8101 www.theameryfreepress.com

Spec’s are the following: A. 20 ft. blacktop width, 2 1/2” thick B. Grind existing blacktop and lay in place C. Blacktop to be WI DOT state spec. - standard spec. 450.2.1 and production spec 460.2.4.4 D. Pre-grading and compaction to be included E. Completion to be no later than Sept. 1, 2017 Bids to be received by 6-13-17 Contact: Chairman, Ed Gullickson WNAXLP or Mark Knutson

WNAXLP

NOTICE TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY POLK AND ST. CROIX COUNTIES, WISCONSIN

TOWN OF BLACK BROOK BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 15, 2017 Date of June Board of Supervisor’s meeting

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CHAIRMAN CHARLIE BARNEY 715-263-2177 WNAXLP

TOWN OF GARFIELD

Notice of Liquor & Beer License Applications Notice is hereby given that the following applications have been received for the ensuing year: Combination Class “B” Liquor & Beer: Corky & Gail’s, Inc. (Miki Jo’s), Agent Miki Jo Johnson.

UW Wanderoos, 1629 70th Ave., Amery, WI 54001.

Agent Gerald & Tammy Lyons.

Waterside Bar & Grill, 870 Walleye Ct., Amery, WI 54001. Agent Ray Johnson.

Class “A” Beer Application: Wanderoos Area Community Club (Wanderoos Ball Park). Agent Jeffrey Martinson.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board of the above-named School District, at a special meeting duly called, noticed, held and conducted on the 22nd day of May, 2017, adopted a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES THEREFOR Said Resolution was adopted pursuant to the provisions of Section 67.12(12) of the Wisconsin Statutes to authorize a borrowing for the purpose of paying the costs of renovations and alterations of the high school family and consumer science classrooms, science labs and other curricular areas and renovations and alterations of the Lien Elementary School.

Copies of said Resolution and information regarding the Project to be financed with the proceeds of the proposed Note issue are on file in the District Office located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue S., Amery, WI 54001 and may be inspected weekdays except holidays, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Section 67.12(12)(e)2 of the Wisconsin Statutes provides in part that a referendum is required on the question of this borrowing if a petition is filed, within 30 days after this publication, by 7,500 District electors or 20% of the District electors voting for Governor at the last general election, whichever is the lesser.

Dated this 22nd day of May, 2017.

BY THE ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

The Garfield Town Board will take action on the applications at the regular meeting on June 13, 2017.

Sue Knutson, Clerk

Dale Johnson, District Clerk

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Published the 30th day of May, 2017 in the Amery Free Press

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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

Blacktop bids requested for the following roads: 1. Big Lake Drive from 180th St. to Osceola Town Line 2. Kennedy Mill Ave. from Hwy. 65 to 155th St. 3. 130th St. from Cty. C to north approx. 7tenths of a mile

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Family Dentistry

The Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District Board will hold its quarterly meeting on June 13, 2017 in the Media Center (Library) of the Amery Public High School starting at 6:30 p.m.

Steve Schieffer, Chair

(May 30, June 6, 13)

DENTAL ARTS, S.C.

MEETING NOTICE

Town of Garfield (TRIP Grant may apply)

Christopherson Eye Clinic Vision Examination Contact Lenses

Provider for Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances

Certified Public Accountant Accounting • Tax • Retirement Services

341 Keller Ave. N Amery, Wis. 54001 Phone 715-268-2020

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

120 N. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Call 715-268-9010

River Place Dental

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

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

BYRNES LAW OFFICE 123 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000

Brian D. Byrnes

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

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 22 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lillian B. Dillon PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth January 7, 1920 and date of death March 7, 2017 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 243 Clayton Avenue East, Clayton, Wisconsin 54004.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 21, 2017.

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

Jenell L.Anderson Probate Registrar May 5, 2017 James Krupa, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 168 Amery, Wisconsin 54001 715-268-8135 Bar Number 1003948

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 24 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Griffert E. Pfenning DOD: April 23, 2017 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth June 9, 1941 and date of death April 23, 2017 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1358 112th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 25, 2017.

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

Jenell L.Anderson Probate Registrar May 10, 2017 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, Wisconsin 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Statement of Informal Administration Case No. 2017 PR 2 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Leanna L. Spanner DOD: April 17, 2017 An application for informal administration was filed.

The requests and consents regarding use of informal administration are complete and notice was waived.

The decedent died on April 17, 2017, leaving no will.

The nominated personal representative Stephanie M. Forsyth is not disqualified by law or otherwise deemed unsuitable.

No administration is pending either before the court or in another jurisdiction.

THE PROBATE REGISTRAR STATES: Domiciliary letters are issued to Stephanie M. Forsyth Jenell L.Anderson Probate Registrar May 11, 2017 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, Wisconsin 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419

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NOTICE TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to each person who owns, occupies or controls land in the undersigned Towns, City or Village, County of Polk, State of Wisconsin, to destroy all noxious weeds on such property before the plants bloom.

The noxious weeds are: Canada Thistle Leafy Spurge and Field Bindweed In case of weeds having underground root stocks and where the destruction of weeds in standing crops will result in the sacrifice of crops, the Department of Agriculture may determine the time and method of eradication.

City of Amery Town Board of Alden Town Board of Apple River Town Board of Beaver Town Board of Black Brook Town Board of Clayton Town Board of Clear Lake Town Board of Garfield Town Board of Lincoln Village of Clayton

THANK YOU To our neighborts, friends, volunteers and especially the Clayton High School students and teachers who helped clean up debris after the tornado damage.

Sincerely, The Steve Mueller family

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We wish to thank our 2017 Memorial Day Pancake Extravaganza Event Sponsors.

You made this day special and helped raise money for camper scholarships!

Amery Fire Department Amery Hospital and Clinic Bremer Bank Dick’s Fresh Market Leadholm Insurance Agency Noah Insurance Group Wood By Chuck LLC Z-Orchard Thanks to all who attended and enjoyed pancakes too!

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NOTICE OPEN BOOK FOR THE TOWN OF BLACK BROOK THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Open Book for the Town of Black Brook will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 3:00.-5:00 p.m at the Black Brook Town Hall located at 99 75th Street, Clear Lake, Wisconsin.. The Open Book session provides property owners with the opportunity to informally discuss their assessments with the Town Assessor.

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NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW FOR TOWN OF BLACK BROOK THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Black Brook shall meet on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Black Brook Town Hall, 99 75th Street, Clear Lake, Wisconsin. If necessary, additional dates will be used to reconvene said meeting, as determined by the Board Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: 1. No person will be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view the property.

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

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

4. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the board of review within the first 2 hours of the board's first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The board may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue, and the board shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land.

No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the board, under oath, of all of that person's property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the board.

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

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

7. The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability.

No other persons may testify by telephone unless the Board, in it’s discretion, has determined to grant a property owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement.

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

Notice is hereby given this 30th day of May, 2017.

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Congratulations

Amery Warriors for advancing to the WIAA State Track Competition

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Good Luck in La Crosse June 2 & 3 4x800 - Seth Amundsen, Galen Coy, Dylan Eiynck, Tristen Collins

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Letter from Norway 1895 for about every third week. But the fishing is not worth while now.

Father and mother are pretty well. Mother is not as quick as she would like to be but she knits and usually works more than she should, and since Petra left she has many large and small tasks.

(He describes the haying season as rainy, poor for drying hay) We had a letter about four weeks ago from Helene and they are well.

During Pentecost Kristian and Petra visited us for eight days. This spring Borgella Stumaa died and Father and Mother went to the funeral. Lakareas Vi8land was very unlucky in that he fell down from a cherry tree at Lobaken and broke his collarbone and hit himself so bad that he had to be carried in, so people had to help him. It was at a very inconvenient time for him as it is haying time.

I must tell you a little bit about the life of Bjorn Osmundson from Imsland. I think that you have heard that he bought a store at Lansleid and he got Marn, the wife

AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can pick one up at any of the 4 schools or the public library. You can also view the entire brochure and register online through the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online ( w w w. a m e r y s d . k 1 2 . wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12. wi.us.

Hunter Education this Summer: Three classes - June 12-16 from 8:30-11:30 a OR June 12-16 from 12:30-3:30 p OR June 19-23 from 8:30-11:30 a.

Summer School bus and free breakfast and lunch available for am classes.

Pre-register with Community Ed. Basketball Camp for boys entering grades 3-9 and girls entering grades 4-9. July 17-20, girls from 8:30-11:30 am and boys from 1:30-4:30 pm. $75 includes t-shirt. Pre-register with Community Ed. Youth Football for Amery and surrounding area youth entering grades 3-6 this fall. Practices Tues & thurs beginning Aug 8. Scrimmages Saturdays and one Friday night. Fee $125 to players new to the program or $75 for returning players.

All equipment provided.

Pre-register with Community Ed.

Tennis Clinic for girls entering grades 6-12 this fall. All skill levels welcome. Lead by a USPTA Certified Teaching professional. June 5-9 from 10-11:30 am. Fee $35. ($5 discount if also participating in one of the leagues.) Pre-register with Community Ed. Tennis League for middle school boys and girls entering grades 5-9 this fall. Mini-lessons followed by supervised play.

June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 & 20 from 5:30-7:30 p. Fee $30.

Pre-register with Community Ed. Tennis League for high school girls and boys with match play experience from a high school team or tournament play. Receive instruction and play a variety of singles and doubles matches. June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18 & 25 from 6-8 p. Fee $15. Pre-register with Community Ed. Junior Golf for youth entering grades 1-9 this fall. Lessons June 5-6 and June 12-13. League on Sunday afternoons in July and early August.

Fee $40 includes lessons, league and t-shirt.

Pre-register with Community Ed. Softball Skills & Drills for girls entering grades 5-9 this fall. Will cover all aspects of softball with an emphasis on competitive games and situations.

June 26-29 from 12:30-3:30 p. Fee $50 includes camp and shirt if registered by June 2.

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of Lars Ilanos, as his house keeper and it appeared that they were altogether too good friends, and after a few months it got around that she ha had a baby, but it has been hushed up all the time. In a few years it seems that Ilanos, I think, lost his mind, but he got over it and came home to find Maren and Toskin in a house that Maren had bought. Then in the winter time it seems that this Maren had stolen from the postal department and was questioned, but has not been sentenced as yet. Ilanos has not been heard from for many years so people do not know if he is alive or not.

We hear that you have gotten a comrade. You must tell us the next time that you write who it is and if it is a Normand and if he has a family and if he is married.

Lovingly Lars Pederson Aarak Next week part 2 of Amery during WW II. Email Loren at elkfarm@wctc. net and check his blog at www.elkfarm.org

Ole and Julia Larson and 4 of their children.

Congratulations to

Clear Lake Warrior Conner Schramski for earning your way to the State Track Meet in La Crosse!

Good Luck!

Conner Schramski 200M

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CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING AREA BUSINESSES

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Clayton, WI Phone 715-948-2140

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NMLS ID: 1395953 Phone: 715-263-2675 The Huntington National Bank 327 3rd Ave., Clear Lake, WI 54005 huntington.com

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This letter was sent to my Grandpa Ole Larson from his father in August of 1895. Ole and Julia Larson farmed north of Apple River Growing up Park School on in Amery Hwy E. Often weather and Loren Elkin general greetings took awhile in the first paragraph, but it gets a little tawdry later in the letter.

Dear son Ole, We have received two welcome letters from you and it is to our happiness that we can receive these letters from you, and I greet you with thanks for both letters. We are glad that you have your health and that makes for great goodness. We live basically the same as before. I have been a bit better than last summer so I have traveled with salmon fishermen but have been on my own

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: The hard thing about business is minding your own. (anonymous) Carolyn Lumsden If you like the taste of coleslaw from 715-483-9738

a famous food chain, this is a copycat recipe. This needs to be refrigerated for at least 2 hours before serving.

COPY-CAT COLESLAW You will need a coleslaw mix from the market or make your own.

Mix together and pour over the coleslaw mix and toss to coat: 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/3 c. sugar 1/4 c. buttermilk 2 T. lemon juice 1 T. white vinegar pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Cover bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for 2 hours before serving to blend the flavors.

This tuna casserole uses rice instead of pasta for a little change of taste.

TUNA AND RICE CASSEROLE Mix together in saucepan and bring to a boil: 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of mushroom soup 1-1/2 c. milk 1 c. frozen peas Remove from heat and add: 2 cans (5 oz. ea) tuna, drained and flaked 1-1/2 c. instant rice, uncooked Stir together and put into a 2 quart casserole dish.

Sprinkle on top: 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Serves 3-4.

We all make poke cakes. Now we can make poke brownies to make them even more delicious. It’s an appetizing-looking dessert, too.

S’MORES POKE BROWNIES Make according to directions on package: 1 box (18.3 oz.) brownie mix Place batter into a 9x9” sprayed baking pan and bake at 350° as directed on the instructions. Let cool on wire rack for 30 minutes.

Using a smaller wooden spoon handle (or a dowel stick), poke holes in brownies about an inch apart, pushing all the way to the bottom of the pan.

In small microwavable bowl, microwave, uncovered, on High for 30 seconds or until soft: 1 c. marshmallow crème Add and stir until smooth and pourable: 3 T. water Pour over the brownies and let stand another 30 minutes.

Spread over the top of all: One half jar(12 oz.) hot fudge topping Top with: 1 c. broken up graham crackers 2 c. mini marshmallows Put oven on broil and set pan on shelf 4-6” from the broiler. Heat 2-3 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Remove from oven and drizzle the rest of the hot fudge topping over all.

Let set for awhile before cutting into bars and serving.

This is made with tater tots and other good things for a delicious mixture. It’s an Ore-Ida and Kraft recipe.

MEATY TOTCHOS Cook according to directions on package: 1 pkg. (32 oz.) Ore-Ida tater tots (or your favorite) Cook on medium, for 2 minutes, in sprayed large skillet: 1/2 c. chopped green peppers 1/2 c. chopped onions Stir frequently, then add: 1/4 pound Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled 1/4 c. chopped cooked ham 24 slices of pepperoni, each round piece cut in half Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

Put into Microwave safe bowl and MW for about 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring after 1 minute: 1 jar (14 oz.) pizza sauce 1/2 c. sour cream Put the cooked tater tots onto a large plate or platter.

Combine the meat and green peppers, pizza sauce mixture.

Add and stir in: 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese Spoon on top of the cooked tater tots.

Sprinkle on top: 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese.

Serves up to 8-12 depending on amount served.

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This makes a nice tasting casserole. It combines corn, hash browns and zucchini.

HASH BROWN, CORN AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE Cook, drain and crumble: 8 slices bacon Take out 1/4 c. of the crumbled bacon and set aside.

Open 1 pkg. (8 oz,) shredded Sharp cheddar cheese and take out 1/2 c. and set aside.

Combine in large bowl: The crumbled bacon (minus the amount set aside) The shredded cheese (minus the amount set aside) 1 pkg. (30 oz.) shredded hash browns, thawed 4 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels 2 medium zucchini, shredded 4 green onions, chopped 1 tsp. pepper 2 T. freshly chopped thyme leaves Combine, add to above and stir to combine: 1 c. Ranch dressing 1 container (8 oz.) sour cream Spoon mixture into a sprayed 9x13” baking pan.

Sprinkle the set aside bacon and cheese on top. Bake at 375° for about 45 minutes or until well heated. Serves 12 or more if servings are smaller.

Tip: Add just a few granules of salt to coffee while brewing to take out the bitterness. Add a smidge of cinnamon for an amazingly unique taste to your coffee.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am AA, 1 pm Bridge, 7 pm AA

Community Center: 8 am Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 8 am Vendor, Plant 11:30 am 6-5-4 Dice, & Bake Sale, 9 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, am Brat Stand at 1 pm Old Time Radio, 6 Dick’s, 9 am Silver pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 Foxes, 9 am Mah pm AA Jong, 6 pm Lee El6:30 pm Bingo at Amery mer, 6:30 pm AA VFW 8 am-1 pm Vendor, Plant & Bake Sale at Amery Community Center Amery Trail Days Community wide Garage Sales in and around Amery

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Amery High School Graduation

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 10 am Dominoes, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Grief Support, 7 pm AA

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 10:30 am Tenzi Diece game, 1 pm Wii Games, 1 pm Cribbage, 5:30 pm Stamping & Scrapping

Garage Sale Season is here!

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May 31 - June 10

SUNDAY

A person needed to care for an elderly person in exchange for room and board.

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 10 am Alzheimers Support Group, 10 am AA, 1 pm Bridge, 5 pm Rental, 7 pm AA

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 1 pm Living with Pain seminar, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority monthly board meeting at the AHA office 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 11:30 am Potluck, 12 pm Carol Welch Book Signing, 1 pm Bingo, 6:30 pm AA 5-8 pm Backpack Fundraiser at the Amery Fire Hall

7-11 am Fly in or Drive in for Amery Airport’s annual Fly-in breakfast 9 am Brat Stand at Dick’s sponsored by the Amery Community Center 10 am Golden Age Manor Family Council meets on the Sun Porch 10:30 am Community Bike Ride on Stower Seven Lakes State Trail 10 am-2 pm at Cattail Trail head: Petting Zoo, Recycling display 3-6 pm Taco Dinner at Amery Ambulance Garage

Fun Adventure Triathlon starting at Soo Line Park 9-noon Amery Farmer’s Market in Soo Line Park

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For the Month of June, 2017 artZ Gallery Presents: Pottery, Photography and Calligraphy by Polk County artists Win Herberg, originally from Centuria, Wisconsin, taught English for 31 years and took evening pottery classes.

Since retiring she has been fortunate to produce enough pottery to participate

in art fairs and galleries. Win is a member of artZ Gallery . Her high-fire stoneware pottery is both functional and decorative, and is hand-built from slabs.

She enjoys exploring new shapes, patterns and techniques. Win is known for her popular “Lake” platters. “I believe simplicity can be very elegant through repetition of form, line and color. Each of these repetitions strengthens and animates a piece by building on the previous one.”

Images By Lee is comprised of Randy and Lisa, partners in crime, in life, and business. Randy is the main photographer and is originally from Eau Claire WI, where he worked full-time as a portrait photographer and artist before resettling to the north woods the

summer of 2015. Lisa went to college as an art major, but never finished. She is rekindling that passion with photography and absorbing as much knowledge as Randy is willing to pass on. Together they run the business and the body of work is a collaborative effort.

Their photography can best be described as impressionistic in style. Each image is custom framed using a variety of salvaged materials which best compliments and enhances the photograph creating a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of art. Reclaimed barn wood, salvaged metal of all kinds, table tops, brass kick plates, wooden crates and a variety of other items might make its way into a frame.

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Christine Manwiller is a local artist from Turtle Lake, WI. She graduated from the University of Eau Claire in 2014 with her BA in art history with minors in chemistry and studio art.

She has just finished her second year as a Master of Fine Arts candidate in Book Arts at the Center for the Book at the University of Iowa. She specializes in historical bookbinding and letter arts and is also working as a lab technician at the UIOWA Libraries Conservation Lab. Her calligraphy work has recently been featured in the national publication for calligraphy: Letter Arts Review. She has just finished her first completely hand calligraphed edition, a collection of poetry by Israeli writer Alice Yousef with eco printed illustrations.

“Calligraphy has recently become a central part of my artwork. I want the viewer to be captivated by the texture and character found in the words I write freed from linear and uniform constraints. The meaning of words can transport people to foreign worlds and

inspire new thoughts and feelings. I explore the aesthetic properties of text, properties that can be stretched and altered because of the freedom of calligraphy. The beauty, power, but also the subtlety of the natural world is the main source of my inspiration in all my work.

This particular show reflects my fascination with water and the endless forms in which it exists. My work uses calligraphy in a unique way that illustrates the beauty of nature, while providing an extra layer of meaning found by reading the text.” Visit www.christinemanwiller.com Phot o g r a pher Amy Luesebrink, originally from Sioux City, Iowa, is a recent transplant to Wisconsin after thirty years of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In her earlier years in college she worked as a sports and general interest photographer for the Wayzata Weekly newspaper. Since moving to St. Croix Falls, WI, in 2015, she rekindled her photography passion, capturing moments that tell the story of all the amazing beauty and nature of living here…in the country. “Catching these moments is peaceful and rejuvenating. Whether inhaling through the lens the warm

saffron, pinks, blues, or crimsons as the sun peaks above the horizon on a fresh new day, or freezing a sunset or fleeting wild animal and marveling at all the day's miracles, my Nikon D800 has taken me on quite a journey discovering Wisconsin.”

“Photographing my first artistic nature shot of a colorful Blue Heron braving the rushing rapids quietly fishing under the St. Croix Falls Bridge was the catalyst for this new-life adventure. Since then I've wrangled the Harvest Moon so close one could touch it.

Trekked for three days and three hundred miles to find and capture a Snowy

White Owl yawning and thinking. I've traded many secrets at sunrise with trees, Trumpeter Swans and Sandhill Cranes at Crex Meadows and various other animals and places in my new home of Polk County, WI. It's a joy sharing the peace and beauty of them with you! “ See more of Amy’s work at: www. luesebrinkphotography.com artz Gallery is an artist owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting can pick up application information at the Gallery or visit the website: www.artzgallery.org artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 –5:00.

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Lady preacher’s visit upstaged by election

It had been almost three months since the members of Lennox Valley Methodist Church learned their pastor, Rev. Glynn Vickers, was being moved in June of 1998. And it had been four weeks since that fateful moment on May 4 when Diane Curtis, chair of the Methodist Church Pastor/ Parish Committee, received the call from the Springfield district superintendent to inform her that Sarah Hyden-Smith was being appointed as the new minister in Lennox Valley.

It’s funny how something can seem so important at one moment, then be almost forgotten the next. That’s kind of how it was with the news of Rev. Hyden-Smith. When word first broke out that Lennox Valley was about to get its first clergywoman, the news was so hot that Iris Long published The Hometown News a day early, something that hadn’t been done since August 16, 1977, when news broke Elvis Presley had died.

During my growing-up years, I was often reminded there is one thing that trumps just about everything else in small towns: Politics. And the good folks of Lennox Valley had just been surprised by the biggest political announcement since Helen Walker decided to run against her husband, Mayor Jay Walker, in his bid for reelection in November 1976.

Just four days earlier, on June 2, during the Tuesday edition of his daily radio program, “Renderings With Raymond,” the audience was divided between shocked and delighted to hear Raymond Cooper announce his “willingness” to acquiesce to the will of his listeners and run against “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland in the upcoming November election. Suddenly, news of a new woman minister took a back seat to the sizzling political announcement.

Just the same, Diane Curtis had arranged a meeting of the Pastor/Parish Committee at 4:30 that Saturday afternoon. Originally, word of the meeting was the talk of the town as Methodists

and others who weren’t even members of the committee called Diane to ask if they could attend.

Some had heard stories of a female Pentecostal minister in the 1930s who came through town as part of a “Holy Ghost Revival.” The evangelist, it was told, dressed in a police uniform, sat in the saddle of a police motorcycle and blew the siren over and over.

Next, old-timers like to reminisce, she drove the motorcycle, with its deafening roar, across the access ramp to the pulpit, slammed on the brakes, then raised a white-gloved hand to shout “Stop! You’re speeding to Hell!”

Sixty years had passed since the “Holy Roller Traffic Cop” came through town, and the idea of an honest-to-goodness woman pastor living right here in Lennox Valley was more than many folks could imagine.

So it was that Sarah Hyden-Smith, innocently enough, pulled into a parking space at the Methodist Church, expecting cake, punch and a lovely meeting with her new flock, probably around a Sunday School class table.

Diane Curtis, who had been watching out the window of the fellowship hall, rushed out to greet Sarah to her new church. Diane seemed friendly enough to the new pastor, albeit a bit nervous.

Expecting the usual six or seven members who normally make up a Pastor/Parish Committee, HydenSmith was quite surprised to walk into a room with more than 60 folks seated in four rows across the fellowship hall.

Following a brief introduction by Diane Curtis, Sarah told the group she was thrilled to be appointed to Lennox Valley and asked the eerily silent congregants if they had any questions or thoughts they would like to share.

Looking back, I’m not sure why anyone was surprised when Elbert Lee Jones raised his hand and asked, “What’s your stand on the Federal Reserve System?”

Leaning back in his chair, near the end of the third row, Raymond Cooper grinned an almost evil grin as he sat, quite pleased with himself.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer reading The library’s summer reading “Build a Better World” program kicks off on June 2.

Sign up to read and win prizes. The complete summer reading program is available at www. amerylibrary.org or at the library.

Storytime There will be no storytime on May 31. Starting in June, Itty Bitty Storytime for 0-2 year-olds will be offered on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Family Storytime for 2-5 year-olds will continue on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime will be followed by engaging early learning activities.

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, 3:45 p.m.—5:00 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 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.

Check out the website Check out the library website at www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook. com/amerylibrary.

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Local grads switch gears mid life with help from CVTC

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River Falls, WI – Guy Ana Mae Larsen, stuHudson and Lucas Bledent speaker for the River skacek built a fence and a Falls ceremony, recounted friendship together, then how she came out of high moved on to building their school convinced school careers together. wasn’t for her, until some On Thursday, May 18, friends encouraged her to River Falls residents Hudtry CVTC. She chose the son and Bleskacek were Marketing program. among eight CVTC grad“From day one, I was uates in the Residential involved in my own eduConstruction program cation and I no longer had honored at the annual feelings of doubt about my River Falls campus spring ability to learn,” Larsen commencement.

They said. “During my time at were among 58 graduCVTC, I was forced out of ates in eight programs, my comfort zone and inand three GED graduates volved in hands-on learnhonored. The largest proing.” gram was Marketing with Guy Hudson, left, and Lucas Bleskacek, a 2008 graduate of Larsen related her expe14 graduates, followed by Amery High School, became close friends and entered the Nursing-Associate Degree CVTC Residential Construction program together. They were riences to the struggle all with 13. On Friday, May 19, among those honored at the CVTC River Falls campus gradu- students go through to succeed, and noted that it was CVTC honored 651 gradu- ation Thursday, May 18. a time to remember and ates in 50 programs at the Bleskacek also got a job at Uline, to celebrate. “We were involved.

Eau Claire campus.

Hudson, 26, a 2009 Hayward High where he met Hudson. He men- We learned. We succeeded. We are School graduate, and Bleskacek, 27, tioned one day about building a graduating,” she said.

The commencement address was a 2008 Amery High School gradu- fence at his home, and Hudson said ate, found each other when they he loved to do that kind of work. delivered by Paul Schwebach, execfound themselves needing a change The two built the fence and became utive director of the Pierce County Economic Development Corporacloser friends. of careers.

“I couldn’t sit in a factory all day tion, a CVTC graduate who went on “I went out to North Dakota and worked in the oil fields,” said Hud- doing the same thing over and over to a long banking career before takson. “I loved it. It was a neat experi- again,” Bleskacek said. “I never ing his current job in retirement.

“I was told early on that I would saw personal progress in my work.” ence, and you grow up fast.”

Hudson talked to him about his not accomplish success with only But it is also inconsistent work, and Hudson was laid off. He land- plans in Residential Construction, an Associate Degree,” he said. “I ed at Uline in Hudson, where he and Bleskacek was all in on the feel I have proven that point to be worked for a year and a half. Mar- idea. They went through the pro- wrong and strongly feel that all ried, but with no children yet, he gram together and both landed jobs of the graduates here tonight can have as successful a career as I at St. Croix Builders in Hudson. decided he needed a new career.

“Our wives have become good have had and am still enjoying.”

“I always loved contracting; I did Chippewa Valley Technical Colit in high school,” Hudson said. “So friends, too,” Bleskacek said. “We I thought CVTC’s Residential Con- go on a lot of double dates. And our lege delivers superior, progressive struction program would be a good wives are both in health care, so technical education which improves the lives of students, meets they have a lot in common.” idea.”

Bleskacek did not have the kind the workforce needs of the region, Bleskacek attended CVTC from 2008-10 in the Criminal Justice pro- of background in building that and strengthens the larger commugram. However, the job market in Hudson did, but he loved it just as nity. Campuses are located in Chiplaw enforcement was much tighter much. “It was more enjoyable com- pewa Falls, Eau Claire, Menomthen and he ended up at a big box ing here and working for free than onie, Neillsville and River Falls. retailer for five years. He followed it was to work at the retailer for CVTC serves an 11-county area in west central Wisconsin. CVTC a girlfriend, now his wife, to an pay,” he said.

Hudson has plans to be a sub- is part of the Wisconsin Techniinternship in southern Wisconsin and moved to River Falls when she contractor for St. Croix builders cal College System (WTCS) and got a job as a campus director at an in a few years, while Bleskacek is is one of 16 WTCS colleges located thinking of working toward project throughout the state. assisted living facility.

The Polk County Land and Water Resources Department and UW-Extension Lakes will host a free Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) monitoring workshop on Wednesday, June 14 at the Polk County Government Center from 11:00am-2:00pm.

The training and resource materials provided in the workshop will help volunteers identify invasives such as Eurasian water milfoil, curly leaf pondweed, zebra mussels and among others, rusty crayfish. The training will also provide instructions on how to monitor, where and when to look for invasives, and what to do if you suspect that you have found an invasive plant or animal. Invasive species identification will take place, along with some native plant identification.

A new monitoring protocol developed by the UW-Extension Lakes Program, will be discussed.

There will be 1 free monitoring kit available per lake. Volunteers must complete an AIS CLMN Release of Claims before receiving the equipment.

Data entry and communication will be required of the results to assure the equipment is being used.

AIS monitoring is designed to be easy and fun for all to participate in. It is tailored so you can select which species you are interested in and can fit into your schedule.

To register, please call Katelin Anderson at 715485-8637 or email katelin.anderson@co.polk.wi.us

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Brand New Day It's a new day; it's a brand new day; let my yesterday with lingering doubts, and its disappointments fade away, in sea,afar or sky, its whereabouts.

New day,it's time to look you in the face, in clear light of all possibility, seeing what can be done with time and space, for these two dozen new hours loaned to me.

Should it be sunshine or rain, no concern; each state holds some possibility.

So, it's from within, the frame must turn, allowing me another way to see.

New day, I'll face you with the lessons learned; yesterday now made a useful tool.

A new view of reality I've earned; today, again, attending life's real school.

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Frederic Lions Bike Race prepares for 30th year FREDERIC--The Frederic Lions Bike Classic will be held for the 30th time on Sat. June 10.

Started in 1988 by the Frederic Lions Club, the race has held on to be the third longest running citizen’s bike race in Wisconsin.

The idea to host a bike race in Frederic started as a coffee table discussion in the winter of 1987.

Terry and Jo Duea, Dave Dopkins, and Steve and Elisabeth Puetz collaborated on the concept of a starting a local bike race and tour, after watching the success of a popular citizen bike race in Grandview, WI, Dopkins had participated in. The Frederic Lions Club came on board as a host organization.

Over a quarter century, proceeds from the race have been directed by the Lions Club to the various charitable causes they support.

This year’s race will be a 26.4 mile, individual time trial and will bring racers to Frederic from all over the Midwest.

New for 2017 is a 7 mile Junior Time Trial with two classes for younger riders. The two classes are: 13 years old and under and 14 to 19 years of

age. The course will be on the first part of the race course.

The race will start at the Frederic High School campus at 10:00 a.m., with registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The 26.4 mile race route is an out and back course, going east on Clam Falls Drive, south on CTH I, turning around just north of STH 48, and returning by the same route to Frederic.

The course has a total of 1300 vertical feet of climbing.

Clam Falls Drive has been chip sealed and resurfaced, since last year, to provide the best road conditions in years— course records should fall.

A new class for stock bikes was added last year.

The stock bike class does not allow aero bars or disc wheels, and gives riders who don’t want to invest in a time trial specific bike to compete with a standard bike.

Top riders will complete the course in under an hour, averaging well over 26 miles an hour on what is considered a difficult time trial route.

A new course record was set in 2015 by Ian Stanford, Minneapolis, MN, who rode the 26.4

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mile route in 57 minutes and 40 seconds.

The course record was held

by Tim Mulrooney, Minnespolis, MN, for 5 years, with a time of 58 minutes, 51 seconds.

Other course records are held by Joan Carlson, Menomonie, WI--1

hour, 8 minutes, and 50.8 seconds (2010), Ricky Wells, Strum, WI--single speed--1 hour, 7 minutes, and 59.5 seconds (2010), and Andrea Potyondy-Smith, Champlin, MN--single speed--1 hour, 28 minutes, 33 seconds (2012). The Stock Bike

#676 Andrea Potyondy-Smith, Brooklyn Park, MN, 2016 Women’s Single Speed Class Winner at the finish line

course records are held individually by Dan and Jacquie Undem, Chisago City, MN with times of 1 hour, 13 minutes, 4 seconds and 1 hour, 27minutes, 15 seconds, respectively.

Former winners and course record holders, Stanford and Potyondy-Smith (single speed), are expected to return to defend their titles. Carlson and Wells seem to have retired from road bike competition, so their seven-year-old records may be challenged this year.

Past winners with a local connection include: 1988-Wendy Weinzierl-Griswold and Greg Nelson. 1993-Kevin Link and Jolene Selover Baillargeon. 2000-Terry Baillargeon. 2001-Frank Lundeen.

2011-Dan Johnson (single speed).

2014 winner, Kelli Swenson, as well as Lundeen, Weinzierl-Griswold and Johnson are FHS graduates.

Also of interest, author Michael Perry rode the race in the early ‘90s.

Arthur Martin, Frederic, has ridden all but one of the Frederic Bike Races. He has been spotted on several training rides around the back roads of

Leader Land.

The individual time trial format features riders starting at 30 second intervals, with the goal of riding the course as fast as possible. Drafting, pack riding, and other team tactics are not allowed, so time trials are referred to as the race of truth. Just lungs, legs, and heart rates in the ozone. Time trial specific bicycles are designed for aerodynamics and some cost over $7000.

Aerodynamic disc and tall rimmed wheels alone may cost over $2500 a pair and run over 150lbs. of air pressure.

Race timing and results will be provided by Chimp Timing of Brooklyn Park, MN. The Lions Classic is one of the 15+ events of the WiSport Cycling Series, which offers age group recognition in both road race and time trial divisions, at races held all around Wisconsin. www. wisportcycling.org For more race information and to print an entry form: www.fredericlionsclassic.com For additional race information: sbtesch@ centurytel.net or 715327-4892

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Great Big Wheel Makes Its Minnesota State Fair Debut in 2017 St. Paul, Minn. – One of the tallest traveling giant Ferris wheels in North America is coming to the 2017 Minnesota State Fair. The Great Big Wheel will carry riders to a height of 156 feet, offering breathtaking views of the State Fairgrounds and the Twin Cities.

“We’ve been working for years to land a spectacular ride like the Great Big Wheel,” said State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer. “It will be placed at the center of Machinery Hill on the north side of the fairgrounds, giving everyone a whole new perspective of the fair.”

Manufactured in the Netherlands, the Great Big Wheel is equipped with 36 enclosed gondolas each holding six people. A spectacular lighting system features more than one-half million LED lights that can be programmed to display thousands of designs and colors. Twelve trailers are required to transport the 200-ton ride.

The Great Big Wheel will be located on the southwest corner of Randall Avenue and Cooper Street, across from Family Fair at Baldwin Park and will operate 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily throughout the fair. Tickets are $5 per rider. For more details about the Great Big Wheel, visit mnstatefair.org.

The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world, attracting more than 1.9 million visitors annually. Showcasing Minnesota's finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is always 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information. The 2017 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 24 - Labor Day, Sept. 4.

Tips for controlling invasive ‘garlic mustard’ Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is a non-native, invasive plant that destroys healthy native forests and rapidly overtakes yard and garden areas. One of the worst invasive plants in Wisconsin, this nasty invader can completely monopolize the forest floor in just a few years. It thrives in a wide range of light

To prevent spreading the plant: 1. Always brush off your shoes, clothes, bike tires, and camping equipment before leaving parks or other natural areas that are infested with garlic mustard to prevent its spread.

If you only have a handful of plants, take care of them before they become a big problem: 1. Hand-pull smaller patches of garlic mustard and bag it immediately for trash disposal. Label the bag "invasive plant for disposal" so no one is tempted to add them to a compost pile.

2. Garlic mustard can be mowed down to the ground before it flowers. However, re-visit the site to follow up on the re-sprouts by either hand pulling them or using a herbicide treatment.

3. Spot treatment with Roundup during the bolting/flowering stage of garlic mustard in the spring will also work effectively on the mature plants and can control the germinated seedlings. However, any drift of the herbicide can affect desired species, and so this treatment is recommended only at the worst sites that have less desirable species.

Garlic mustard plant in early spring

conditions including full sun and shade, and can smother native spring plants through its high populations and early germinating abilities. Early spring is a good time to identify and control first-year plants and the mature second-year plants before they produce flowers and seed.

If you have a larger patch, break the process down into smaller jobs so that you are not overwhelmed: 1. Spray with Roundup before desired plants emerge in spring, and in fall after other plants have gone dormant. Always read the pesticide label before applying the product.

2. Annually look for newly germinated plants every spring and fall. Plants green up first in the spring and stay green longer in the fall than most other vegetation.

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY

2017 Summer Reading Program “Build a Better World” Visit the library starting June 2 to register for the 2017 Summer Reading Program. Babies, children, and teens can earn prizes for reading and participating in meaningful activities. Everything is free!

The Summer Reading Program ends on August 12.

PROGRAMS Visit the library's website at amerylibrary.org for a Summer Reading Program flyer, or pick one up at the library.

Itty Bitty Storytime Tuesdays, June 6-July 25, 10 AM 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Storytime will be followed by sensory activities and play.

Family Storytime Wednesdays starting June 7, 10 AM 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Stick around after Family Storytime for Little Learners Camp—30 minutes of enriching experiences in art, science, or engineering.

Harry Potter Parties Friday, July 14, 1 – 3 PM @ Osceola Public Library Saturday, July 29, 10 AM – 12 PM @ Amery Area Public Library Wednesday, August 2, 3 – 5 PM @ St Croix Falls Public Library Celebrate the world of Harry Potter with food, games, and so much more. One lucky participant (ages 9+) at each library will win a ticket for a Harry Potter escape room at Tactical Escape in Rice Lake! Join the party at one library or all three. Costumes encouraged!

Braves Baseball Clinic Friday, July 21, 5 PM, Oakey Park, Osceola Learn how to hit, pitch, and field from the Osceola Braves! Stick around after the clinic to watch the game.

Free admission when you show your library card!

STEAM Camp for Kids Select Thursdays, 12:30-1:15 PM School-age kids will be immersed in science, technology, engineering, art, or math (STEAM) activities before attending the Family Shows at 1:30 PM! Registration is required for each session. Visit the library or call 715268-9340 to sign up for one or all of the following: June 15: Stop Motion Animation Creation, Part I June 22: Stop Motion Animation Creation, Part II June 29: Lego Challenges Extravaganza August 3: Engineering Feats August 10: Multimedia Art Workshop

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Family Shows Thursdays, 1:30 PM June 15: University of MN Raptor Center (sponsored

by Amery Woman’s Club) June 22: Kenny Ahern—physical comedy June 29: Tom Pease—music (sponsored by Friends of the Library) July 6: Wildlife Science Center—live animals July 13: Brodini—comedy and magic July 20: Mad Science of Iowa: “Construction and Demolition” July 27: Afoutayi Dance, Music, and Arts Company Location: Golden Age Manor (co-sponsored by Golden Age Manor) August 3: Snake Discovery—Live Reptiles (sponsored

by Friends of the Library) August 10: Domestic Animal Wellness Center and Wildlife Rescue: “Menagerie of Pets”

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Fantastic Fridays for Teens (ages 12+) June 16, 3:30-4:30 PM—Create with Tech (videos and electronic music) July 21, 3:30-4:30 PM—Pop Culture Group Trivia Contest Pizza and Pages Parties for Teens (ages 12+) Read the book and come to the party where we will enjoy pizza, friendly contests, and lively discussions.

Registration is required. Visit the library or call 715268-9340 to secure your spot at the party.

Wednesday, June 28, 4-5 PM: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Wednesday, July 12, 4-5 PM: Fullmetal Alchemist Book 1 Wednesday, August 9, 4-5 PM: The Book Thief (read the book or watch the movie!)

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Memorial Day observances took place throughout the area this week, including a formal Memorial Day Programs held Monday at the Amery Cemetery and Deer Park Cemetery. Local Honor Guard visited fourteen local cemeteries on Friday evening. The Wisconsin State Patrol Honor Guard also traveled the state last week, and placed a wreath at the grave of Amery’s Jorge Dimas on Thursday.

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Visit our Area Churches this Summer

Deronda Lutheran Church

Redeemer Lutheran Church

1239 65th Ave., Amery Office phone 715-268-9577 Email: office@nuicparish.org www.nuicparish.org LORI PEPER, PASTOR

600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-7283 www.redeemerlutheran-church-amery.com TOM HAHN, PASTOR Sunday worship 9:30 a.m.

Outdoor Friendship Sunday, July 23 at 9:30 a.m. with High Vision Quartet

June, July, August worship time 11 a.m.

Holy Communion will be celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month June 18: 9:30 a.m. Worship and Breakfast at Garfield Park

East Immanuel Lutheran Church 5 miles south of Amery on Hwy. 46 and 1 mile west on 20th www.eastimmanuel-lutheran.org Phone 715-268-2143

Little Falls Lutheran Church 1272 44th Ave., Amery Office phone 715-268-9577 Email: office@nuicparish.org www.nuicparish.org LORI PEPER, PASTOR

June, July, August worship time 8 a.m.

Holy Communion will be celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month June 18: 9:30 a.m. Worship and breakfast at Garfield Park

Trinity Lutheran Church 1578 85th Ave., Co. Rd. F, Amery Office phone 715-268-9577 Email: office@nuicparish.org www.nuicparish.org LORI PEPER, PASTOR

June, July, August worship time 9:30 a.m.

Holy Communion will be celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month June 18: 9:30 a.m. Worship and breakfast at Garfield Park

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

217 Deronda St., Amery Phone 715-268-7290 KEITH RUEHLOW, PASTOR Sunday worship 9 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer 6:15 p.m.

United Covenant Church

348 5th St. NW - Jct. 63 & JJ, Clear Lake Phone 715-263-2665 DAN PEARSON, PASTOR Schedule through Labor Day Sunday 10 a.m. Worship

Congregational U.C.C.

201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-7390 Email: office.ameryucc@gmail.com BARRY SCHAEFER, PASTOR Sunday worship (June-September) 10 a.m., wheelchair accessible Childcare available Casual attire expected Aug. 19 Block Party Aug. 20 Special Outdoor Worship

St. Joseph Catholic Church 1050 N. Keller Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-7717 FATHER GENE MURPHY

Memorial Day through Labor Day: Saturday Mass 4 p.m., Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:00-3:30 p.m. or by appointment Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Mass 9 a.m.

Golf “Fun”d Day - Aug. 6 Sunday, Aug. 27: 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Mass with a Christian Rock Band and Corn Feed

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 507 West Main, Balsam Lake FATHER GENE MURPHY

Memorial Day through Labor Day: Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

Thursday Mass 9 a.m.

Saturday Mass 6 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 8:00-8:15 a.m. or by appointment

KATHY PENNINGTON, PASTOR Sunday worship 10 a.m.

Visit our Labyrinth and Prayer Garden

Balsam Lutheran Church

1/4 mile south of Hwy. 8 on CTH H, turn right on Mains Crossing, Amery Phone 715-268-9291 www.balsamlutheranchurch.org MARK PETERS, PASTOR Sunday worship: 10:15 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship following worship.

Elim Lutheran Church Range, WI

MARK PETERS, PASTOR Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Coffee fellowship following worship

First Lutheran Church, ELCA

240 Elm St. West, Amery Turn west off of main street by Nextgen Phone 715-268-7135 TIM BJORGE, PASTOR Sunday worship 9 a.m. (informal) Air conditioned

Amery Free Lutheran Church

One mile west of Amery on CTH F Phone 715-268-9218 ERIC CHRISTENSON, PASTOR Sunday worship 9:15 a.m.

Call for times of special services Everyone welcome.

Vacation Bible School July 24-28, 6-8 p.m.

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AMERY SCHOOLS Wednesday, May 31— Lien elementary lunch: Cook’s choice, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Walking tacos or chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Walking tacos or chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Walking tacos or chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Thursday, June 1— Lien elementary lunch: Walking tacos, fiesta black beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: School cookout. Hot dog, baked chips, ice cream treat, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Pizza or Cook’s choice, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Hot ham & cheese or Cook’s choice, pasta salad, garden bar, fruit choices.

Friday, June 2— Lien elementary lunch: School cookout. Hot dog, baked chips, ice cream treat, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Hot ham & cheese or cook’s choice, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school: Reward day!

High school lunch: Pizza or cook’s choice, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Did you know? The School District of Amery is hosting the Summer Food Service Program for the entire summer again. You can get free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. Check out the following information, or contact the School Nutrition office with questions. We hope to see you 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.

The middle school will also provide free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from June 18 through June 30.

Lien Elementary: Breakfast served 7:50-8:45 a.m.; Lunch served 11:15-12:30 Dates: June 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, July 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 and 31, Aug. 1-4, 7-11, 14-18 Amery Middle: Breakfast served 7:50-8:20; Lunch served 11:25-11:50.

Dates: June 12-16, 19-23, 26-30.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, June 1— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or peanut butter & jelly “uncrustable,” yogurt.

Elementary lunch: Chicken fajita wrap or yogurt, cheese stick & muffin, carrots with dip, seasoned rice, black beans, pineapple chunks.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Zee Zee bar, cereal bar, muffin, “Gripz” graham crackers, Canadian bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Chicken fajita wrap, ham & cheese wrap, chicken Caesar salad or PB&J “Uncrustable,” rice, black beans, carrots/dip, pineapple, strawberries.

Friday, June 2— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or cinnamon roll, hard cooked egg.

Elementary lunch: Breaded fish or chicken patty on a bun, green beans, curly fries, applesauce, slushie fruit cup High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, Nutri Grain bar, muffin, cook’s choice, yogurt parfait.

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Breaded fish or chicken patty on a bun, green beans, ranch sweet potato fries, fruit juice, grapes.

Monday, June 5— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or oatmeal, blueberry or choclolate muffin.

Elementary lunch: Elementary picnic; Hot dog or Sloppy Joe on a bun, vegetables with dip, chips, grapes, sherbet.

High school breakfast: Cereal, hard cooked egg, Krave S’mores, muffin, Pop Tart, donut.

High school lunch: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken sandwich, curly fries, baked beans, pineapple, fruit cook’s choice.

Tuesday, June 6— Elementary breakfast: Cereal cereal or Little John donut, cook’s choice.

Elementary lunch: Pizza, carrots with dip, steamed corn, fruit cook’s choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, “Gripz” graham crackers, muffin, yogurt, Cook’s choice.

High school lunch: Pizza, vegetables with dip, green beans, sliced pears, fruit cook’s choice.

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HIGHER EDUCATION HONORS / ACCOLADES Named to Carthage College Dean's List for Spring 2017 KENOSHA, WI -- Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has named Sierra Schwartz of Amery to its Dean's List for academic excellence during the spring 2017 semester.

Dean's List honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester.

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Submit turtle crossing reports to the DNR

Road mortality of turtles is considered one of the leading causes of declining turtle numbers in Wisconsin. A spiny softshell turtle seen near a roadside.

Photo Credit: David Grey

MADISON -- With the spring breeding season beginning for many Wisconsin turtle species, Department of Natural Resources conservation biologists are once again asking citizens to submit their observations of where turtles and other wildlife are found crossing roads.

"In a little over four years, more than 1,000 citizens have reported 1,021 turtle road crossings throughout Wiscon-

sin," says Andrew Badje, a DNR conservation biologist who coordinates the Wisconsin Turtle Conservation Program.

"These reports have helped us identify problem areas throughout the state so we can work with road agencies to take steps to make these sites safer for motorists and less deadly for turtles."

Citizen reports help DNR staff identify problem areas throughout

Wisconsin. In addition, site history data helps the department collaborate on relevant projects with road agencies across the state.

Road mortality of turtles is considered one of the leading causes of declining turtle numbers in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin has 11 turtle species and all of them lay eggs in upland nests consisting of gravel and sand. The loss of even one adult female turtle can have a large effect on future population numbers, especially in isolated populations or in species like the wood turtle that can take from 12 to 20 years to reach reproductive age, Badje says.

To report turtle crossings and other turtle sightings and learn more about Wisconsin turtles, visit the Wisconsin Turtle Conservation Program website at wiatri.net/Inventory/ WiTurtles/index.cfm.

Polk-Burnett Electric will hold annual meeting June 9 pane, billing and other co-op programs and services.

The business meeting will begin in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes a keynote address from Dairyland President and CEO Barbara Nick, as well as a state of the cooperative report by Board President Ed Gullickson and General Manager Steve Stroshane, a Q & A member forum and results of the 2017 board election in districts 1, 2 and 3.

All co-op members who attend the annual meeting will receive a free pound of cheese from Burnett Dairy and an LED light bulb. The co-op will also draw for 10 $50 electric bill credits; winners will be randomly selected at the end of the meeting, and members must be present to win.

“A significant advantage of co-op membership is member participation,” said Gullickson. “I invite you to attend our 79th annual meeting in Frederic June 9. ”For more information, call 800-4210283.

CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative will hold its 79th annual meeting at Frederic High School, 1437 Clam Falls Drive, on Friday, June 9.

Barbara Nick, president and CEO, Dairyland Power Cooperative, is this year’s guest speaker. She will share Dairyland's plan to diversify the generation resources that power co-op lines and your homes. Dairyland provides wholesale power from its headquarters in La Crosse to 24 member distribution cooperatives, including Polk-Burnett.

“We look forward to gathering with coop members each year,” said Polk-Burnett Board President Ed Gullickson.

“The annual meeting is your chance to get to know your co-op directors and employees, learn about co-op performance and provide feedback. We are always working to improve our service to you and your family.”

The evening begins with a pie and icecream social at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Co-op employees and directors will be on hand during the social to answer questions about rebates, pro-

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Annual shelter garage sale planned Julia has retired from her career in the theatre. She was caught up in the mayhem of creating costumes, constructing sets and dealing with actor’s egos. At eight years of age, Julia has put all of that behind her and now wishes to

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Julia was surrendered to the Arnell shelter when her owner was no longer able to care for her.

She has a long and silky soft coat, White with Calico spots and large round eyes that compete with any actress she worked with on the stage. She is spayed and declawed.

Julia loves to be pampered with a brushing. Her long and luxurious coat requires it. She would be ever so happy to spend her perfect days

with another retired soul, enjoying the moments of the day together in a quiet way.

Preparations for the annual Shelter Garage Sale are ramping up.

New signs, marking donated items and making room to for all the treasures until the big day. This is the last week to bring in your garage sale donations. If you haven’t made the trip already, load them up and drop them off at the shelter. A tax-deductible receipt will be waiting for you. And the knowledge that you have helped us care for homeless dogs and cats. Your unwanted lawn chairs, household goods, linens, yard tools, furniture and collectibles will go directly to the care of shelter animals.

Our sale is on Saturday, June 10th. The sale is an event. Sales and shopping begin at 9 am, ending at 3 pm. We sell everything but clothing. The bargains are outstanding at this fundraising event for our non-profit shelter. We have requested sunshine for the sale, as it must be held outdoors. If our request is not honored and rain is delivered, a rain date of June 17th is required. So don’t dally. Bring in your garage sale donations this week. We will be able to take donation through Wednesday, June 7th.

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Lilly, Sammy, Rupert and Willie also found homes last week. That means that Camille, Star, Mabel, Quincy, Sterling, Lizbeth, Essie, Julia, Scarlet, Mara, Eva, Celia, Paco, Wilson and Calvin are still waiting for you to visit them. When you bring in your garage sale items, be sure to visit the adoptable cat room. We are anxious to show off all of our wonderful cats. Even if you aren’t looking for yourself, you may see the cat your friend is looking for. At the very least, see the animals your donations are supporting. Or visit our animals online on our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG. Garage Sale donations accepted during business hours, Mon – Friday, 12 – 5 pm and Saturday, 12 – 4 pm. Call ahead if those times do not work for you and we will have someone there to meet you when you can make it or make arrangements for drop off. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St., Amery 715 268-7387 (PETS).

PUBLIC AUCTION - The contents of Storage Unit 10 will be sold Friday, June 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Amery Mini Storage Units located at 1094-1098 Riverplace Drive in Amery, WI. The contents will be sold in bulk and payment must be in the form of cash, money order, or cashiers check. The contents include: miscellaneous personal items owned by: Kevin Johnson.

Contents must be removed on date of sale or other arrangements made. Call 715-234-9118.

Deadline is July 3 DNR trout and salmon stamp contests MADISON - High school students can be part of Wisconsin conservation history and build their resumes and portfolios by entering their artwork in the state's contests for the 2018 designs of the inland trout and Great Lakes salmon and trout stamps. Entries are due July 3.

Winning entries will be featured on the collectors' stamps that anglers and others may buy, on the cover of the trout fishing regulations, and on Department of Natural Resources web pages. The winning artists also receive a plaque.

This is the first year the stamp design contests target high school students, says Joanna Griffin, DNR trout coordinator. "We thought that opening the contest up to high school students would encourage more kids to get interested in trout," she says. "Wisconsin offers tremendous trout and salmon fishing and we want to invite a new generation to discover the fun."

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Subject matter for the stamps must feature living species of salmon or trout commonly found in Wisconsin's waters or appropriate subject matter relating to trout and salmon fishing. Artists are not limited in their choice of colors or medium, but the medium selected must be of permanent quality such as pen and ink, oil, watercolor etching or pencil.

Once the artwork has been submitted, DNR will create an online gallery and open the voting through the Web and Facebook in July. The top entries from the online voting will move to a final round of judging by a panel of judges with expertise and interest in wildlife art, trout and salmon.

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Sand industry back in business in western Wisconsin

BY ERIC LINDQUIST LEADER-TELEGRAM

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Like the ghost towns left behind after the California gold rush fizzled, many of the frack sand mines dotting western Wisconsin sat dormant a year ago.

Piles of golden sand sat untouched next to stationary rail cars, with skeleton crews stopping by only occasionally to check on the idle facilities, the Leader-Telegram reported.

It was a far cry from the boom times of a few years ago, when sand mines and processing facilities popped up constantly across the landscape.

But even faster than the industry rose from the ground up because of the region’s high-quality sand, it ground to a near halt, with hundreds of workers getting laid off, as a result of plummeting oil prices. For western Wisconsin residents, it was a crash course on the volatility of the gas and oil industry.

Through the slump, company officials insisted the frack sand industry would bounce back.

“The big question is when,” industry consultant Kent Syverson, chairman of UW-Eau Claire’s geology department, said last May. He now has the answer: 2017.

“The industry was fairly dormant for a while, but now it has reawakened,” Syverson said last week. “These mines are going full out again.”

Representatives of several companies with regional frack sand mining operations confirmed Syverson’s assessment.

“We are running pretty much full time, back to 24 hours a day,” said Sharon Masek, manager of mine planning and industrial relations for Superior

Silica Sands in Wisconsin. “We’re pretty much back to our peak levels of employment.”

That means employment at Superior Silica’s five mines in Barron and Chippewa counties has reached close to 200, up from about 70 last year when two of the facilities operated part time and two were completely shut down, Masek said.

The company, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking to further boost its western Wisconsin workforce in the coming weeks.

The buzz of activity is refreshing after a tough 2016.

“It’s great,” Masek said. “I love coming to work in the morning when there are trucks all over the place and it’s tough to find a place to park.”

For Hi-Crush, which operates frack sand mines in Augusta, Blair, Whitehall and Wyeville, the rebound also is well underway.

Chief financial officer Laura Fulton said the mines are ramping up and should all be operating at full capacity — producing a combined 10.4 million tons of sand per year — by late June or shortly thereafter. The Houston-based company temporarily shut down the Whitehall plant when the Blair operation started in March 2016. The Wyeville facility, near Tomah, is the only one of the four mines that operated throughout the downturn.

Hi-Crush has hired 91 workers so far this year, roughly doubling its 2016 employment level, and is seeking an additional 20 to 25, Fulton said.

“We think it’s the beginning of a rally,” she said. “Everything seems to be really positive.”

The story is similar for Fairmount Santrol, which operates industrial sand

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mines in Menomonie, Bay City and to force oil and natural gas to the surMaiden Rock and owns a processing fa- face. Wisconsin sand, prized by frackers for its ideal size, shape and durability, cility in Hager City.

“We are operating at full capacity and is shipped to drilling sites in several looking for additional staffing at some of states, including Texas, North Dakota, our plants,” said Aaron Scott, the Sugar Pennsylvania and Ohio, as well as CanLand, Texas-based company’s mining ada.

Rising demand for sand is a result of director.

While depressed oil prices also led to more wells being fracked and more sand cutbacks for Fairmount Santrol, Scott being used per well, Nangia said. The emphasized that diversification helps it analyst indicated the number of wells weather the ups and downs of the oil and being fracked in the U.S. now totals gas market. The company also supplies 10,600, up 28 percent from last year but sand for the glass, foundry, roofing, con- still well below the 19,790 wells in 2014.

Rich Budinger, spokesman for the struction and water filtration markets.

“We think the long-term market out- Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association and vice president of mining operations look remains bright,” Scott said.

Apparently, so do industry observers, for Fairmount Santrol, said oil prices as Masek cited a report showing the con- are probably the No. 1 indicator of the sensus of analysts is that demand for health of the oil and gas industry. He frack sand will exceed its 2014 peak of 53 tied the industry’s slump directly to oil million tons this year. After dipping to prices plunging below $30 a barrel after 37 million tons in 2016, projections call the Organization of Petroleum Exportfor demand to climb to 79 million tons in ing Countries announced late in 2015 that it was not planning to limit produc2017 and 107 million tons in 2018.

Samir Nangia, who follows the frack tion. The price of West Texas Intermedisand industry as director of consulting ate Crude finally surpassed $50 a barrel for IHS Energy Insight, said all indica- again late in 2016 and closed last week tions are that the sector is mounting a at $47.84.

“When the price got up to around $50, strong comeback after the doldrums of it was kind of a green light for the oil last year.

“Really strong demand is driving the companies that they could make money change,” Nangia said, adding that IHS again,” Syverson said.

Syverson believes the frack sand inprojects demand for frack sand will increase by more than 60 percent this year dustry, which has attracted criticism from environmentalists for its destrucin the U.S. “It’s a boom-bust cycle, and it looks tion of the region’s sandstone hills and potential impact on air and water qualilike the boom has just started,” he said.

Wisconsin is the nation’s leading pro- ty, can play a key role in diversifying the ducer of sand used in hydraulic frac- regional economy. turing — the drilling technique commonly known fracking that involves Recapture, takeasback, re-establish, restore, recondition, surrender, put up with, endure, injecting a mixture of sand, water and conditioned living space chemicals deep into underground wells

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Truven’s study analyzes individual hospital performance metrics and turns them into data that identifies the 15 best health systems in the nation. This includes measures such as mortality, complications, 30-day readmission rates and average length of stay. Organizations that are recognized in the top 15 save more patient lives, have fewer complications, drive down expenses and have greater customer satisfaction than other health systems.

In addition to scoring well on the metrics, HealthPartners was recognized for its work to improve care for patients with mental illnesses and decrease the number of opioids prescribed across its clinics and hospitals.

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Glenwood City now better equipped to save pets from fire Glenwood City, Wis.—First Responders with the Glenwood City Fire/EMS are now some of the best-equipped in the nation to save a pet’s life. That’s because Invisible Fence Brand Twin Cities has donated two pet oxygen mask kits to the department.

This donation is just a small part of Invisible Fence® Brand’s Project Breathe™ program, which was established with the goal of equipping every fire station in America and Canada with pet oxygen masks.

These masks allow firefighters and EMS staff to give oxygen to pets who are suffering from smoke inhalation when they are rescued from fires and often save pets’ lives.

Invisible Fence® Brand has donated a total of more than 18,200 pet oxygen masks to fire stations all over the U.S. and Canada throughout the life of the program. A reported 170+ pets have been saved by the donated masks so far, one family dog most recently in Baltimore by the Baltimore County Fire Department.

“When a family suffers the tragedy of a fire, lives are turned upside down,” said Ed Hoyt, Director of Invisible Fence® Brand. “Pets are valued family members, so we want

families to know that their pet can be cared for if tragedy strikes.”

“We realize that humans are the first priority, but in many cases, pets can be saved if firefighters have the right equipment,” said Hoyt. “Project Breathe™ program is simply a way of giving firefighters the tools necessary to save pets’ lives.”

Glenwood City, WI is now joining the ranks of cities like Seattle, Chicago, Denver, and Salt Lake City who have all received donated pet oxygen masks from Project Breathe™ program.

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WITC graduates continue to experience success Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) continues to show impressive results with the release of the 2015-2016 Graduate Survey. Of the 1,361 graduates included in the study, responses were obtained from 1,142 individuals who completed credentials in associate degrees and technical diplomas at WITC. The results reveal an impressive record of accomplishment. Highlights from the survey are as follows: •93 percent of graduates are employed within six months of graduating •74 percent of graduates are employed in a job related to their WITC training •Graduates employed in a job related to their training are earning an average yearly salary of $37,829 •97 percent of graduates are satisfied or very satisfied with their WITC education •97 percent of graduates would recommend WITC to a friend or family member •75 percent of graduates that are working in jobs related to their

WITC training are employed in Wisconsin “I speak for all WITC employees when I say that we’re very proud of our graduates,” said WITC President John Will.

“The Graduate Survey Results demonstrate that WITC’s graduates are consistently experiencing success, and it is their hard work and dedication that makes these impressive outcomes possible.”

The median employment rate and annual salary varied by credential type: •Two-year technical diploma graduates earned an average of $3,801 per month and had an 81 percent employment rate •Associate degree graduates earned an average of $3,445 per month and had an 80 percent employment rate •One-year technical diploma graduates earned an average of $2,741 per month and had a 75 percent employment rate •Short-term technical graduates earned an average of $2,846 per month and had a 68 percent employment rate For more information about WITC, visit www. witc.edu.

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A Day at the Farm Mrs. Leadholm’s Kindergarten class went to the Kuhl Farm on Tuesday. Tyler, Alli, John and Peg taught the class all about the farm—where the animals live, what they eat, how they plant crops, and more. The class saw elk, pigs, horses, mule, cows, calves, chickens, dogs, cats and kittens. Josie Kuhl, who is in Mrs. Leadholm’s class, showed her classmates how she feeds the chickens and gathers eggs.

This summer, there is such thing as ‘free lunch’ Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the School District of Amery announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program again this summer.

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, provides nutritious meals to children during the summer, when free and reduced-priced school meals are typically unavailable.

Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under.

Persons over 18 years of age who are determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled and who also participate in a public or private non-profit school program during the regular school year may receive free meals as well. Meals are provided to children regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender or disability and there will be no discrimination in the course of meal service.

The following locations will be serving the free meals this summer: Amery Middle School June 12-30 Breakfast: 7:50am- 8:20am Lunch: 11:25am- 11:50am Lien Elementary School June 12-30, July 10-31, Aug. 1-18 Breakfast: 7:50am- 8:45am Lunch: 11:15am- 12:30pm “The summer food service program allows us to provide food to our community’s youth. Our goal is to offer healthy meals and nutrition education to our children all year long, not just the school year,” said Stacy Nelson, Director of School Nutrition at the district. “Helping parents meet the nutritional needs of their children is the strength of the program, I encourage families to check it out. Nothing beats a FREE meal!”

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Amery Trail Days coming this weekend Welcome Back Summer Friends!

This issue of our paper is the annual Lake Edition. We hand deliver the newspaper around Lake Wapogasset, Bear Trap Lake, Pounding and Lake Magnor. If you know of someone the around the lakes that Pavement for some reason did not receive a paper, Pam Humpal please have them stop by the Amery Free Press office and pick one up.

I hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend. It’s funny how fast 3 days can fly by.

Once again, thank you to the men and women who have served or are serving our country…we salute you!

Also, thank you to everyone who had a hand in preparing the area cemeteries for Memorial Day…despite trying to work around the rain, everything looks very nice.

This past Saturday, Dave and I journeyed north to join the group on a trail ride around the area. It was a great time…a little dusty but we all survived that too. As you can tell from the attached picture, we had quite a crew…11 machines. Thanks everyone for a fun day!

This coming weekend is the 22nd annual Amery Trail Days celebration.

It kicks off on Friday, June 2, with the Community-Wide Garage Sales. A listing of the participating sales are located on a special map found in this issue.

Saturdays activities include: *Fly In/Drive In Pancake Breakfast at the Amery Airport form 7-11am. *Community Bike Ride on Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, meet at Soo Line Park at 10:30am. *Cattail Trailhead from 10am-2pm: -Petting Zoo -FREE Fishing sponsored by Polk County Sportmens Club -FREE Ice Cream Cones served by Beaver Brook Badgers 4H -Hot Dog Lunch available, fundraiser

for Amery Band Boosters -Recycling Display by Amery Woman’s Club -Display by the Polk County Master Gardeners -FREE Blood Pressure Check and information by Amery EMS -View Amery Fire Department Fire Trucks -Visit by Sparky the Fire Dog -Amery Free Press Subscription Special offered under the tent, $10 off *Taco Dinner at Amery Ambulance Garage with silent auction/raffle 3-6pm.

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

Congratulations to all area graduates!

Amery’s graduation ceremony is this Sunday, June 4, at 2pm.

Here we go, moving right into my Sports column. Attending high school sporting events is a great pastime. It’s hard to believe the Spring season is winding down. Congratulations and good luck to the various athletes as they begin or are advancing in tournament play…

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improvements. Countertop replacement & updating your cabinet hardware are some quick updates for your kitchen or bath. Updating the plumbing fixtures in these rooms can make quite a difference as well. Other smaller improvements you could consider would be replacing the light fixtures, applying a fresh coat of neutral paint on the walls, and adding window treatments. Adding a tile backsplash to a kitchen that has no backsplash would help dress it up. Also, something less noticeable but appreciated by a potential buyer would be closet organizers. Showing an efficient use of closet space can be very helpful, especially in smaller homes.

Consider making a small improvement once a year to your home. This way, you will get to enjoy it and it won’t be so overwhelming when it does become time to sell. Also, smaller improvements are much easier on the pocket book than remodeling your entire house at once!

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foot health?

How frequently should I get my teeth cleaned?

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A. Everyone gets into the habit of paying bills, credit

cards and loans and knowing that they are down to a reasonable number in the checkbook. If it is near to that then all must be fine. MANY times though, “unique” items lurk into our bank accounts and credit card statements without our approval.

Reconciling your bank and credit card statements can save you money! What’s the easiest way to reconcile your accounts? Please call Carlson & Company at 715-268-7999 for further details.

The average person takes 10,000 steps each day which adds up to more than three million steps per year.

People living with diabetes should be especially concerned with the health of their feet as 25% of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer. Potential damage caused by diabetes can impact the blood supply to feet, cause nerve damage, and make it difficult to fight off infection.

Paying close attention helps avoid serious complications, even amputation. If you develop a foot ulcer, our Wound Healing Center can help. Call 715-268-0175. No referral is necessary.

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It depends. People with gum disease need their teeth cleaned and gums evaluated every 3-4 months to prevent gum disease from getting worse. Even for people with very healthy gums and teeth, it’s important to have the teeth, gums and soft tissues evaluated every 6 months. Tooth decay can progress in a matter of months for some patients, and early detection is key in preventing extensive dental work. Besides checking for cavities, patients are screened for oral cancer at each check up appointment. If it has been more than 6 months since your last dental cleaning, give our office a call!

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After a big hail storm, what happens with all the cars at Amery Chevrolet?

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Graduation Season is right around the corner. If you have a child who recently graduated or soon will, Ryan Collins you’re probably thinking about what sort of gift to give.

Here’s a suggestion: Consider offering a combination of Financial Advisor financial gifts and tips.

For example, you could give your child some shares of stock. Young people enjoy owning a piece of a company that makes the products and services they like - and the act of ownership can inspire them to learn more about investing.

You might also encourage your child to consider opening an IRA. If your child has earned income, he or she can contribute up to $5,500 to an IRA in 2017.

Finally you could make an appointment with your child to meet with a financial professional who can explain how borrowing, budgeting, saving and investing all fit together to help individuals stay in control of their finances.

By providing your children with some appropriate financial gifts and valuable advice upon graduation, you’ll help prepare them to make smart choices throughout their life.

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41% of renters have renters insurance. With spring graduations around the corner, many students will be moving out of their parents homes, leaving them without much needed coverage for their possessions. A renters policy is usually very reasonable, often times being only $15-$20 per month. Having a renters policy may offer you an auto insurance discount, if insured with the same insurance company. Call your local trusted insurance agent for advice and a quote.

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It is a car owner’s worst nightmare -- getting caught in a nasty hail storm. But what if you owned hundreds of cars and there’s no way to escape Mother Nature? That’s what happened at Amery Chevrolet; where more than 150 inventory cars and trucks were peppered by a storm that came and went, and left thousands of dollars in damage. Now it’s time for Amery Chevrolet to offer you a rare Hail Sale. This is your opportunity to SAVE BIG on new and used vehicles with the option of repairing the damage. Here’s the thing with the sale; with discounts this deep on the inventory, these select vehicles won’t last long. Once they are gone, the sale is over and your opportunity to save so much money will have passed. Give us a call today or stop in and let’s have a conversation on how we can help you SAVE!!!! Also, we have Paintless Dent Repair experts at hand, so if you want to fix any damage from the storm, we are here to help you! Call us today at 715-268-7676!

School is out for the summer and there will be more people using our home internet. Do I need a higher speed package?

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Now would be a good time to evaluate your current Internet package.

An increased number of users and devices will affect your connection. If your connection seems slower, it is possible that you are maxing out your current speed package.

Here are some guideline for choosing the right package for you and your family: •4 Mbps – Web surfing and email •6-10 Mbps – Web surfing and email, streaming and gaming, shared between a few devices •10-20 Mbps – HD streaming and gaming, shared between several devices •20-40 Mbps – Heavy HD streaming and gaming, shared between many devices Call our office to see if a higher Internet package is available. 715-268-7101

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It rhymes with ‘decathlon’—Duckathlon features $2,500 in cash prizes The Osceola Lions Club’s Duckathlon—pronounced the same as the 10-event track-and-field contest—is back for its seventh year.

The annual rubber duck race features cash prizes of $1,500, $500 and $250 for the first, second and third place ducks.

For the less fortunate ducks, the Lions again have a Most Stuck Duck prize, amusingly enough, sponsored by Osceola Towing & Recovery. The winner of this prize will be chosen after the race is complete from among the ducks that don’t make it to the finish line.

Last year’s race featured more than 2,400 ducks, the Lions Club’s largest race ever. The club hopes to top that number once again in 2017.

“This whole thing started out as a silly idea to attract people to Cascade Falls and it has become one of the Lions biggest fundraisers,” Lions Club member Kyle Weaver said. “We now have 3,000 ducks in storage, ready to race. Seeing that many rubber ducks in one place never ceases to make me crack a smile.”

Several Osceola area businesses are in the game again this year,

including Hiawatha National Bank as the race’s top sponsor. Other sponsors include Woodhill Bar & Grill, Stars N Stripes Fireworks, Osceola Cleaners, J&S General Contracting, Dr. Steve Schletty, DDS., Edling Chiropractic, Bills Ace Hardware, Osceola Auto Sales, Dick’s Fresh Market, Tippy Canoes, Village Pizzeria, PY’s Bar & Grill, Fiesta Loca, Osceola Driving School, Cascade BP, The Detail Company, FB Contractors, Thiels American Pie, Osceola Auto Body and Osceola Towing & Recovery.

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More than 2,400 rubber ducks traversed Osceola Creek in 2016. With a total prize purse of $2,500 on the line this year, the Osceola Lions Club’s seventh annual Duckathlon will be held at 4 p.m. on June 3 during Rhubarb Days. Submitted photo

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Library and through individual Lions Club members. Five duck tickets cost $20 or a single ticket can be purchased for $5.

Ducks will also be sold at most Rhubarb Days events, including the Hiawatha Picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lions Meat Raffle at PY’s Bar & Grill from 5 to 7 p.m., the Osceola Braves game at 7:30 p.m., and Movies Under The Stars at dusk.

The Decorate-A-Duck Booth, where children can buy a duck and give it a custom coloring job before it goes in the race, will be from 9 a.m. until the race at 4 p.m. on June 3.

“Every cent of profit the duck race goes directly back into making Osceola the awesome place to live that it is,” Weaver said.

Besides floating in the Duckathlon these past five years, these little ducks have raised funds for the Osceola Public Library, the Oakey Park bathrooms and park shelter, the Osceola Medical Center, the playground equipment at Wild River Fitness, the Christian Community Homes Osceola nursing home, Special Kids Day at Crystal Ball Farms, Osceola’s Badger Boys State, the Osceola Royalty/Osceola Community Fair float, Interfaith Caregivers, Kinship of Polk County, the Big Lake Ice Fishing Contest, Rhubarb Days, St. Croix Falls HS Robotics, Cub/Boy Scouts programs, Little Free Libraries, the Rivertown Trails program, the St. Croix River Valley Veterans Memorial, the Osceola Area Ambulance Service and more.

Look for more about the 2017 Rhubarb Days and Duckathlon events at www.rhubarbdays.com and www.facebook.com/ OsceolaAreaLions. For more information about the Duckathlon call Kyle at (317) 965-3578.