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Last year as sixth grader students, Summer Carlson, Delany Vold and Shyan Taylor presented “How much mucus does the human body produce,” during their Genius Hour presentation.

Genius Hour shines light on wide range of student interests

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with others.

Starting during the 2017/18 school year, students at Amery Middle School were given an opportunity to set aside time each week to focus on a “passion project.” It was an unusual situation for students as they were given the green light to focus their energy on any subject they found interest with. The set aside

weekly time was named “Genius Hour.”

According to www.geniushour. com, “Genius Hour is a movement that allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom.

It provides students a choice in what they learn during a set period of time during school.”

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During his monthly report at the May meeting of the Amery City Council, Police Chief Tom Marson said that vehicle theft complaints are on the raise within the city.

“Take precautions, lock vehicle doors whenever you are out of them. Hide valuables so they are not visible. It is a great idea to be proactive with what we call opportunity crimes,” said Marson.

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“We have also started getting complaints on accumulating debris in yards, as in the past, we will be addressing the complaints we have received and ones that we see need attention,”said Marson.

Tim Strohbusch told Marson that he noticed an increase in tobacco violations on this month’s report and asked if it was due to vaping. Marson said it was. “I’m guessing out at the schools,” said Strohbusch. “Yes, we have seen uptick in that and we have seen uptick in our drug violations there and paraphernalia,” said Marson.

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Fredrickson celebrates and reflects on 100 years

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Fredrickson

In 1919, the United States started international airmail delivery by flying 60 letters from Vancouver,

British Columbia to Seattle, Washington. In the cockpit was Bill Boeing.

As much of a mark in history that day would be and as influential as Boeing would become that year there was a delivery of a different sort in Garfield Township, Wisconsin that is worthy of a grand 100-year celebration. On May 10, 1919, Clifford Fredrickson was

born to Chris and Olga Fredrickson.

He is observing his century mark this week and can hardly believe all of the changes he has seen during his 100 years on the planet.

Fredrickson spent the first years of his life growing up on the family farm with his three brothers Milton, Parnell and Chet. He enjoyed farm life

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and said, “When you were big enough to work, that is what you did.” He has found memories of taking what he called a “wooden school bus” to classes and proudly graduated from Amery High School in 1938. He shared that there wasn’t much time for after school activities, going home to do SEE FREDRICKSON ON PAGE 8

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GENIUS: Students will show off projects the morning of May 18, public welcome FROM PAGE ONE

Middle school teachers Danielle Macholl and Lori Leitzke explained the idea for Genius Hour began when staff started a mission to integrate Project-Based-Learning (PBL) into the school. They wanted it to be a venture that every single member of the student body could be a part of. “We looked at a lot of different frameworks of how to infuse PBL and a project like Genius Hour just seemed to be the most natural fit for our building,” said Leitzke.

Genius Hour kicks off at the start of second semester.

The purpose of Amery Middle School’s Genius Hour is to ensure extended opportunities for creativity, exploration of ideas, collaboration and critical thinking. It also provides the opportunity for increased student involvement with the community.

Middle school principal Tom Bensen said, “You used to see students be given a project where they had to write a paper or build a model using a certain set of parameters and you would lose interest from 90 percent of them because they are not interested in the topic, they had no choice but to chug through it. The cool thing about Genius Hour is kids are given one hour a week to study anything you want and to showcase your findings anyway you want.”

He expressed that it took both the students and staff some time to get used to the idea of giving the pupils so much freedom with a project. “Some staff said, ‘The student’s minds are just going to spin.’

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As an eighth grade student last year, Mitchell Gamache was able to participate in one Genius Hour Expo before moving on to Amery High School. He centered his presentation around his passion for bear hunting.

learn from that too,” said Bensen. He went on to say, “This has been a learning experience for both sides, me included,” he said.

During the first four weeks, students work together as an entire grade level while they are guided through a series of tasks that help to define a Genius Hour driving question. They are given time to brainstorm, form groups, and finally to come up with the question in which their project will be centered around. It can be a challenge for students to decide what to explore and do a project over.

“It’s all about them having

a voice in their choice,” said Macholl.

Leitzke and Macholl shared all of the pupils seemed to have topics they cared about and wanted to study, but to be able to actually formulate a question that can be researched and not just answered with a simple Google search can sometimes be difficult. It needs to be a broad enough question that it will keep a student busy with their project for several months.

Last year eighth grade pupils were given a template to use to formulate questions, this year that template was shared with the other grades as well.

Students are allowed to work on a project individually, as pairs or trios. Samples of driving questions that this year’s pupil’s are basing projects around include, “What does it take to start a band?,” “How do you perfect a threepoint basketball shot?,” “How and why do different nations create foods that are considered exotic by other countries?” and “How does social acceptance lead to addiction?”

Some pupils chose their questions after being inspired by topics such as WWI and WWII that they were learning about in classes.

After week four, students

are assigned a Genius Hour coach. A set amount of time is provided for the students to work on their passion projects. They spend several weeks researching the topic before they start creating a product that will be shared with the class/school/world.

Deadlines are limited and creativity is encouraged.

Throughout the process, their Genius Hour coach facilitates the student projects to ensure that they are on task.

Last year’s inaugural Genius Hour Expo went great.

A few areas were tweaked based on staff feedback forms.

This year’s event will take place May 18 from 9:00-10:40 a.m. A panel of judges will chose a “Grand Champion” and students will vote on a “Kid’s Choice” award winner as well. Mr. Carlson, with the help of some students, will be constructing the awards in the Tech. Ed. Dept.

The Amery Middle School staff and students are hoping to see the familiar faces of their friends and family during the expo.

All members of the community are invited and encouraged to stop by and show the students support. You do not need to know a middle school to attend. The teachers have said the morning of the Expo you can feel the students’ excitement in the air.

Upon entering the building, visitors will receive a program with each student and their driving question listed, as well as a map of the building. Be prepared to stop by and view their final products, listen to their presentations and ask them questions about their “Passion Projects.”

Welcome!

First Bank of Baldwin is excited to introduce ISAAC CHRISTENSON as an addition to the Agricultural Loan Officer Team.

Isaac grew up and currently lives in Amery, WI. He graduated with a degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Since his graduation, he worked in the agricultural financial services industry for four years until starting at First Bank of Baldwin. “I am excited to continue to work with farmers and agribusinesses in northwest Wisconsin. I look forward to building long lasting banking relationships with my clients and help meet their farming operation’s needs. It is a privilege to work for a growing community –focused bank with a rich tradition to serving local communities.”

Isaac’s main location is in our Baldwin Office and will also lend support to our new Balsam Lake office. If you have any banking needs, Isaac can be reached at 715-688-7204 or i.christenson@firstbankbaldwin.com.

First Bank of Baldwin has been serving western Wisconsin since 1883.

We take pride in giving extraordinary customer service, the kind of service that knows you, your family and your individual financial needs. Please stop in one of our four convenient locations to experience the success of a banking partner that will help you manage your finances in Member an exceptional manner.

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MAY 9 & 10 Rummage and Bake Sale The Balsam Lutheran Church, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery is having a Rummage and Bake Sale on Thursday, May 9 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. and Friday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. BBQ lunch will be served on Friday.

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MAY 11 Farm in the City Day Amery FFA and Countryside Cooperative presents the 9th Annual Farm in the City Day on Saturday, May 11 from 7 to 11:30 a.m. at the Amery Country Store (south end of Amery on Hwy. 46).

There will be pancakes (regular, chocolate chip and blueberry), breakfast links, milk and coffee served from 7 to 11 a.m.

Free will offering.

It will be a great morning.

Come enjoy the fun Petting Zoo. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Call Derrick Meyer at 715-554-0920.

10th Annual May Fair Event & Sale May Fair Event & Sale, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., St. Croix County Fairgrounds. Entertainment, dinner, silent and live auction – something for everyone!

Proceeds to support capital improvements (help launch the Livestock Barn).

MAY 12 Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast

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Basketball razzle dazzle benefits school A great time was had by all May 4 during the matchup of the Harlem Wizards vs. Amery All Stars. Pictured are both teams alongside their fans, sponsors, and volunteers. A huge thank you goes out to the Amery Intermediate Parent Organization for organizing the event.

MAY 16 Amery Area Historical Society On Thursday, May 16, the Amery Area Historical Society will hold a board meeting at 2 p.m. followed by the monthly membership meeting beginning at 3 p.m. Guests are always welcome to attend.

New acquisitions are now on display!

The Historical Society’s room is located in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library.

Amery Garden Club

Come support your Allied Emergency Services fire department and treat your mom to a pancake breakfast Sunday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine at the Garfield Fire Station in downtown Wanderoos. Free will offering.

The Amery Garden Club will meet on Thursday, May 16th, 9:30 a.m. at the Amery Library. We will be discusing our plans for the summer and generally getting organized.

New people are welcome. Any questions, call Lou at 715-2103500.

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Varicose Veins: What are my treatment Options?

Join Michael Schneider, MD on Tuesday, May 14 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Amery Hospital and Clinic to learn the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. He’ll discuss treatment options, from lifestyle changes to minimally invasive surgical treatments.

To register, visit healthpartnerslocalcare.org or call 715-268-0290.

MAY 15 Syttende Mai Help us celebrate Syttende Mai at Moe Lutheran Church (north of Clear Lake on 45th Ave. E) on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. Serving Scandinavian goodies baked by our church ladies with entertainment provided by Higher Vision. We will also have lefse for sale! Free will offering.

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Monroe Crossing Help save the Amery Theatre by joining us for Monroe Crossing Friday, May 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. Named in honor of Bill Monroe, “The Father of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals.

Advance tickets available at WPCA Mon-Fri, 7-11 or at www.ameryartsalliance.org.

Brought to you by the Amery Arts Alliance.

MAY 18 Annual Blue Mass The 2019 Blue Mass will be hosted by the Knights of the Lakes on Saturday, May 18 at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. The purpose of this event is to honor all firemen and women, policemen and women, sheriffs, deputies and EMTs. We ask that you wear your uniforms

and bring your emergency vehicles or apparatus, if possible. These will be blessed after the service. If vehicles are brought, please arrive at 5:30 p.m, all others should arrive by 5:45 p.m. Families are welcome and will be seasted with honorees.

After the vehicles are blessed, a meal will be served in the dining hall, and a drawing will be held for door prizes.

Skonewood Christian Retreat Fundraiser Come join us at Skonewood Christian Retreat Saturday, May 18 beginning at noon.

Featuring Glory Train - Highview Bluegrass, Sons of the St. Croix & Everett “Howie” Atherton as Elvis.

Serving food all afternoon, bake sale, thift sale (beginning Friday at 4 p.m.) and much more. Fun for the entire family. Bring your lawn chairs; all events held outdoors.

Donations exceeding those necessary to repair the chapel will go towards building repairs.

Skonewood Christian Retreat, 2104 260th Avenue, Cushing, WI 54006, 715-648-5446, www.skonewood.com.

MAY 27 Pancake Extravaganza Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp hosts their annual Memorial Day Pancake Extravaganza Monday, May 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at camp.

Enjoy buttermilk, Finnish, oven and “Cook’s Choice” pancakes. Load up with toppings, real maple syrup, sausage, fresh fruit and beverages. Free will donation for camper.

Join us for Worship at the Wapo Beach Sundays, May 26-September 1 at 9:20 a.m.

JUNE 1 Minglewood Robotic Milking Barn Tour

The Polk County Historical Society will host a tour of Minglewood Robotic Milking Barn in Deer Park on Saturday, June 1 from 10 to 11 a.m.

The Clear Lake Museum will also be open for visitors.

There is no fee for the tour; transportation is on your own.

Tour space is limited. If you are planning on attending, please register. Email polkcountymuseum@lakeland.ws or call 715-485-9269.

JUNE 7 Salvation Army Backpack Program Fundraiser Help feed hungry kids on Friday, June 7 at the Amery Fire Hall from 4 to 8 p.m.

BBQ/hot dog fundraiser meal, silent auction, live music (4 to 5 p.m. Jim Armstrong & Rex Cactus, 5 to 8 p.m. Cattail Moon Band), jump house, bake sale, dunk tank, and more!

Free will offering. All proceeds will go to support the Polk County Salvation Army Backpack Program that helps feed families in need during the school year.

Sponsored by the Amery Fire Department.

JUNE 12 Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Join us Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Amery Area Community Center to learn from local experts about what you can do now to age well and delay or prevent the onset of many different chronic health issues including cognitive decline and dementia.

Open to all ages. Provided to you in partnership with Alzheimer’s Association and ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin.

For more information and to register, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-2723900.

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eorge Mallory was a British adventurer who took part in the first three British expeditions to climb Mt. Everest. When asked why he wanted to reach the summit of the highest peak on the planet, he famously quipped “Because it’s there.”

Mallory and his climbing partner Andrew Irvine disappeared about 800 vertical feet from the summit in 1924. His body was discovered 75 years later, in May Publisher of 1999. It is unknown if he made the summit before he died.

Tom Stangl The tourism department of Nepal, the nation where Mt. Everest is located, could very well adopt Mallory’s catchphrase and use it with their latest effort: removing tons of trash from the highest place on earth.

Clean up efforts began last month to remove a total of 11 tons of garbage from Everest, including corpses.

USA Today reported a crew has already brought down more than three tons of trash left behind by those attempting to climb the world’s highest mountain.

Dandu Raj Ghimire, Nepal’s tourism director, said there are also plans to recover bodies of climbers who died during the journey to the top.

Four bodies have already been found at the base camp, About 500 foreign climbers and 1,000 support staff are expected to make the climb to the higher camps on Everest this year.

“Our goal is to extract as much waste as possible from Everest so as to restore glory to the mountain. Everest is not just the crown of the world, but our pride,” Ghimire told reporters.

Approximately 30 tons of trash still remain on the mountain.

It’s pretty easy to understand why people have left tons of trash on the mountain. Climbing to the highest spot on the globe is not an easy task.

As you climb higher and higher, just hauling your body in the thinning atmosphere is a Herculean task, let alone carrying any unnecessary items.

But I can’t help but wonder if the trash could have been picked up on the way back down by the same people who deposited it on the way up.

During my research for this column, I couldn’t find out whether Mallory’s body was recovered or simply left where he surrendered to the mountain. I can understand leaving him where he was found, especially after 75 years. News accounts reported that the corpse was still clothed and nametags used to identify Mallory were found inside several articles of clothing.

It is perhaps a testament to changing times and views on the environment that nearly a century after Mallory’s death, people are assailing Everest to remove garbage. Kudos to the government of Nepal for organizing the event.

Environmentalists like to talk about the mythical kingdom of “Away” the place where we throw our unwanted items. There is, of course, no such place. This news story about 40 tons of trash on the highest place on the planet drove that home to me.

Removing that trash “because it’s there” is a noble and worthy cause.

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

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

A soundtrack of my life

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Amery resident Jon Buss shared a quote on social media last week that read, “Sometimes, it’s not the song that makes you emotional, it’s the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it.”

I liked that statement and little did I know that a few days later that quote would ring quite true for me.

Last Friday I attended the Garth Brooks concert.

It was a Christmas present from Editor my sister Kelly April Ziemer and we took our mom for Mother’s Day. He was fantastic. I am now ranking him in my top three concerts along side Bruno Mars and Sir Paul McCartney. I have been to MANY concerts in numerous genres as I enjoy a variety of music.

That wasn’t always the case, when I was younger I despised country music. I actually remember an old classmate, Dorn Jeske, bringing a cassette tape to school that he was obsessed with in the early 90s. It was a new country singer-the one and only Garth Brooks.

Little did I know that many years later I would be standing at that singer’s concert with 69,999 other fans and during the performance I would experience a variety of emotions as I realized how much many of his songs brought thoughts of

different people and life experiences to the forefront of my mind.

A big grin came to my face when he played his song, “Two of a Kind.” When my best friend Heidi and I were teens, we would drive around in her craptastic car and play that tune over and over and over. We would sing at the top of our lungs. Hearing the tune brought back memories of being a carefree teenager.

My old gal pal Heidi is just one of many friends that has forever left an imprint on my heart. Like Garth, I have friends in low places, what some may consider high places and every place in between.

I love each and every one of them.

My all time favorite Brooks song is one entitled, “Standing Outside the Fire.” There is a line in the song where he sings; “We call them fools, who have to dance within the flame, who chance the sorrow and the shame that always comes with getting burned.” Every time I hear the line, it reminds me of all the times I took a chance on something or someone. Has it completely panned out each time I took a chance? Of course not, but if that would have detoured me from ever taking a chance on anything ever again, I would not be sitting behind this desk at the Amery Free Press today.

When Brooks crooned, “I could have missed the pain, but I’d of had to miss the dance,” while performing his hit single, “The Dance.”

I teared up thinking about my grandmother that I recently lost.

As much pain, as I still feel daily, I would never trade one single min-

ute I had with her. Friday evening that particular song hit me right in the feels.

Another one that really touches me is Brooks’ “Unanswered Prayers” I thought about just how correct it is that, “Some of life’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.” It is true indeed.

Brooks performed some hits that were made famous by other artists.

He actually closed the show with Don McLean’s “American Pie.” I laughed because it reminded me of a little piano bar my husband and I visited in Jamaica. There was a crabby British man at the seat of the piano and it was quite obvious that he did not want to be there. At the end of the evening he barked, “I will only play one more request and I’m finished.” Without skipping a beat, I yelled out, “American Pie!” The unfriendly piano man would have to suffer through over eight minutes with the drunken singing crowd.

When it boils down to it, I guess there was one song he sang that night I feel many can relate with whether they are a country music fan or not. I actually think it may be my new theme song… “I’m much too young to feel this damn old.”

I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you, and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return.

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Opioid, meth epidemic straining child welfare services in Wisconsin

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Amid rising costs and stagnating state support, one northern Wisconsin county considered eliminating its tourism budget to free up funding for child welfare services.

Other counties have looked to raise their levy caps, delay transportation projects or up bonding for roads.

And some have been forced to make cuts to their Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse treatment programs to divert more money to paying social workers, covering foster care expenses and more.

Fueled largely by the opioid and meth epidemic ravaging the state, counties have seen rising costs to the child welfare services they provide, as caseworkers face mounting caseloads, out-of-home care expenses increase and foster homes fill up, forcing counties to send

kids outstate or, in some cases, across the country.

Looking to stabilize the system, the Wisconsin Counties Association has requested an additional $30 million over the 2019-21 cycle in children and family aids allocations, the primary funding mechanism for child welfare services.

But Gov. Tony Evers opted in his budget to set aside just $15 million — a level Joint Finance Committee Co-chair Rep. John Nygren said he expects the Republicans in his chamber would look to exceed.

“I do believe the Assembly caucus will be supportive of increases over and above where Gov. Evers is,” the Marinette Republican told WisPolitics. com.

Evers spokeswoman Melissa Baldauff countered the governor’s budget plan “takes a holistic approach to the opioid epidemic.”

She pointed to the acceptance of federal Medicaid expansion dollars and additional investments in Treatment Alternatives and Diversion programs, home visiting and school-based mental health resources.

“If Republicans aren’t willing to accept federal funds to expand Medicaid, and keep Wisconsin’s federal tax dollars in our state instead of paying for healthcare expansion in other states, where will they find resources to support [children and families aids] increases beyond the governor’s budget proposal?” she wrote in an email. “What healthcare (or other) initiatives would they cut?”

Across the state, counties are feeling the strain. The issue is multi-pronged: in short, counties say the rise in drug abuse has led to more child welfare referrals, unmanageable out-of-home care costs and

unsustainable caseloads for local social workers.

Overall, more children are being removed from their homes because a caregiver is abusing drugs. Between 2011 and 2016, Counties Association data shows those removals rose 119 percent, from 577 to 1,261.

At the same time, out-ofhome care costs — or expenses covering foster placement in a local foster home, a treatment foster home, a group home or a residential care center — have risen in recent years. Between 2013 and 2017, counties’ expenses in that area increased by more than $14 million, from $81.5 million to $95.7 million, according to data from the Counties Association.

And social workers are dealing with an average of 15 cases per worker, with around 30 children per employee, levels above recommended stan-

dards. The current caseloads increase the risk for worker turnover, the Counties Association says, which then means children are in out-of-home facilities for longer.

That data doesn’t include Milwaukee County and its program, which has been administered by the state since the late 1990s following a lawsuit and subsequent legislation OK’ing the takeover.

But back in Madison, state officials and leading legislators appear to agree more needs to be done to aid counties in battling the drug crisis — and the toll it’s taking on children and families in the system.

Whether the Counties Association’s request for the full $30 million increase over the coming biennium will be granted, however, remains to be seen.

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Body cam bill balances privacy, openness KYLE GEISSLER YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

When so much about politics is partisan, one might expect a topic like police body cameras to be contentious, particularly as it relates to public access to recordings.

But proposed legislation to regulate the use of these cameras was approved by nine of the 10 members of the committee that produced it, and received unanimous support from the bipartisan Joint Legislative Council. The bill is now working its way through the Legislature.

Last year, another proposed bill to set rules for police body cameras drew concerns from open records advocates and others. Among other things, it

would have required anyone who appeared in a body camera recording taken in certain locations to approve of the video’s release to the public.

That would create new work for law enforcement and maybe keep too much information out of public view.

The bill was approved by the Assembly, but stalled in the Senate after it became clear that more work needed to be done. A Legislative Study Committee was formed and met four times between July and November of last year.

Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison), who supported competing bills on police body cameras in the previous session served as chair and vice chair, respectively. Committee

members included law enforcement, representatives of the media, lawyers, and other lawmakers.

The resulting bill, SB-50, addresses such aspects of police body camera policy as training, equipment, and records retention. Much of the discussion in drafting the proposal focused on public access to recordings.

Wisconsin has a long-standing standard of presuming that all public records are available for the public to view. The committee built on this standard in drafting the proposed legislation, as well as on the experience of other states that have dealt with this issue.

To address the privacy concerns, the committee proposed adjustments to the balancing

test as it applies to police body cameras. Records custodians must weigh the privacy interests of victims, minors, and witnesses in deciding whether a video should be released.

Redaction technology can be used to protect victims, minors and those with a reasonable expectation of privacy.

The study committee worked hard to reach this agreement.

Committee members listened sincerely to those who disagreed with them. Sen. Testin and Rep. Taylor deserve credit for their work leading this committee.

If SB-50 becomes law as currently written, law enforcement agencies will have new rules to help them navigate the use of this new technology.

Victims and minors would

know that their privacy has protections. The public and the media would continue to have access to police body camera recordings, and they would have the same remedies for appealing a record custodian’s decision as they have today.

SB-50 has not yet been scheduled for a public hearing and lawmakers could make changes to the bill before it comes up for a vote, but the bipartisan support for the bill up to this point is a promising sign.

Your Right to Know is a monthly column distributed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council (wisfoic.org), a group dedicated to open government. Kyle Geissler is director of operations and public affairs at Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Seeking help to save the Amery Classic Theatre To the editor: I am writing about the Amery Classic Theatre. I wonder if people realize that this building has been part of the landscape of Amery’s downtown since 1936.

I have noticed that when the Amery Free Press has pictures of Amery’s main street on their “Yesterday’s News” page you can see the Amery Theatre’s marquee. Face it folks, it is RIGHT on main street. You really can’t help but notice it. There are many fond memories associated with the building. Lots of people agree that it would be a shame to see this building go into shambles.

There is a community not too far from Amery that has allowed this to happen to their theatre.

I don’t know about you but this

speaks volumes to me about that community.

I am a member of the Amery Arts Alliance. We are a very small group of individuals whose common goal is to keep the Amery Classic Theatre open and locally owned. We have the opportunity of a lifetime to purchase the theatre from the present owners. Money is needed to purchase the building BUT in order to be able to continue using the building it needs a new roof.

At present we are limited with our seating as the roof does leak.

Some of the seats are covered with plastic to preserve them.

When talking to people, they do seem to be excited and want the theatre to stay open and be locally owned. Yet, that is where

Grateful for support with Wizards their involvement stops. We cannot do this without more help, ideas and participation. I see this as a problem. This is where my frustration comes in.

Would you be able to help?

Participate? Donate time or money?? If this is going to work we NEED you. Please contact us at 715-268-2219 or 715-268-9722.

Please check out the Amery Arts Alliance Facebook page (which we could use some help with). There is a GOFUNDME account set up there. We also have PayPal. We appreciate the businesses and individuals who have already contributed. We are very grateful. Thank you!

Lois Van Someren Amery

To the editor: Thank you to the Amery Community for supporting our Harlem Wizards vs. Amery AllStars basketball event on Saturday, May 4th. We appreciate all those who came out to the show!

Thank you to all the volunteers who worked during the game, including so many teachers and staff from our schools. A huge round of applause goes to the Amery AllStars players who were such good sports and went along with all the crazy shenanigans - and played a little basketball. We took

a risk bringing in a show like this, and we could not have pulled it off without the support of the office staff and principals of each Amery School. The money raised will go towards field trips, grade level supplies, teacher appreciation, and events for the students at the Intermediate School.

My Wizard committee made it happen: Ashley Reed, Anna Ellefson, Jessie Langness, and Melissa Vierkandt. A thousand gold stars!

Erin Hosking Intermediate Parent Organization

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The theft of some bacon bits for a potluck dish landed a 37-yearold Osceola woman in a different type of trouble.

Jennifer M. Everson has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. If Everson convicted on both charges, she faces up to $10,500 in fines and three years and a half years in prison.

According to the criminal complaint, officers were informed that a theft had taken place at St. Croix Falls Walmart. The reporting party provided a vehicle

description. The vehicle was observed on Seminole Avenue in Osceola and a traffic stop was initiated.

The passenger of the vehicle matched the description given by the reporting party. According to the officer, when the passenger was asked for her identification, she seemed hesitant to open her purse. The officer advised that he saw bacon bits in Everson’s purse, which was one of the items reported stolen from Walmart.

The officer inquired whether there were any illegal drugs in Everson’s purse and she allegedly told him there were. After handing over her purse, a glass bubble pipe with a white crystal substance inside of it, some tinfoil, and a small baggy containing a white crystal substance was discovered. The residue in the

bubble pipe tested positive for meth.

When interviewed at the Osceola Police Department, Everson said she and a friend went to Walmart. She did not have much money and had a potluck at her new job. Everson allegedly stated she needed to bring food to the potluck so she put the bacon bits in her purse. She also admitted taking two pairs of shorts and leggings.

She said she started using meth in December 2018 when she lost her previous job. Everson said she stopped using meth about a month ago; however, she found the meth in her purse yesterday and decided to smoke it. She stated she made a bad decision and wants to stop using meth.

Everson’s next court appearance is May 13.

Polk County arrest report Jerry J. Kirk, 53, Clayton, was arrested April 12 for unauthorized use of individuals personal document and fraudulent use of credit card.

Melvin L. Knowlton, 68, Clayton, was arrested April 22 for possession of THC (2nd) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Robert Charles Shaub, 46, Wyoming, MN, was arrested April 23 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

Charles Ronald Martin, 56, Milltown, was arrested April 23 possession of THC with intent, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Matthew Allan Buchanan, 28, Hudson, was arrested April 24 for misdemeanor bail jumping.

Jennifer Marie Everson, 37, Osceola, was arrested April 24 for possession of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia.

Jeremy Daniel Thayer, 22, Balsam Lake, was arrested April 26 for obstructing an officer, a

probation warrant/hold and St. Croix Falls municipal warrants.

Shaina A Sirleaf, 31, Amery, was arrested April 26 for maintaining a drug house.

Jasmine R. Marcyan, 19, Amery, was arrested April 26 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining drug house and a warrant.

Pamela M. Huffman, 32, Amery, was arrested April 26 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a drug house and a warrant.

Michael E. Carpenter, 27, Amery, was arrested April 26 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a drug house and a warrant.

Jeremy D. Stoklasa, 20, Amery, was arrested April 26 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a drug house and a warrant.

Nancyleigh A. Kane, 55, Amery, was arrested April 26 for pos-

session of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a drug house.

Spencer Riley Johnson, 22, Barrett, MN, was arrested April 26 for recklessly endangering safety.

Matthew James Daniels, 19, Webster, was arrested April 27 for a probation hold and felony bail jumping.

Tanya Mary Burch, 47, St. Croix Falls, was arrested April 23 for a failure to appear warrant.

Cody J. Frye, 18, homeless, was arrested April 23 for a Department of Corrections probation hold warrant.

Shannon M. Peck, 37, Amery, was arrested April 25 for failure to appear.

Ky D. Larson, 28, Milltown, was arrested April 26 for a probation hold.

Scotty Joe Sandlin, 42, New Richmond, was arrested April 26 for a failure to appear warrant.

Amy Lynn Johnson, 39, Dresser, was arrested April 28 for OWI and prohibited alcohol content.

Amery Police Report 04/26/19-05/02/19 04/26/19, 03:18 p.m., Mental health call 04/26/19, 01:30 p.m., Assist other agency 04/26/19, 04 p.m., Assist business 04/26/19, 07:55 p.m., Animal control call 04/26/19, 08:20 p.m., Juvenile call 04/27/19, 06:30 a.m., Vehicle lockout 04/27/19, 08:09 a.m., Threat/harassment report 04/27/19, 01:58 p.m., Suspicious activity 04/27/19, 05 p.m., Juvenile shoplifting 04/27/19, 08:41 p.m., Juvenile call 04/27/19, 09:20 p.m., Mental health call 04/28/19, 02:31 a.m., Assist with civil matter 04/28/19, 03:35 p.m., Assist citizen 04/28/19, 05:15 p.m., Assist fire department 04/29/19, 12 a.m., Assist other agency 04/29/19, 03:35 p.m., Suspicious activity 04/30/19, 08:50 a.m., Suspicious activity 04/30/19, 09:28 a.m., Juvenile call 04/30/19, 12:56 p.m., Juvenile call 04/30/19, 02 p.m., Juvenile call 04/30/19, 02:30 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 04/30/19, 04:50 p.m., Assist citizen 04/30/19, 05:40 p.m., Juvenile call 04/30/19, 08:34 p.m., Assist citizen 04/30/19, 09:07 p.m., Harassment report 05/01/19, 10:34 a.m., Juvenile call 05/01/19, 05:40 p.m., K9 Unit out with youth group 05/01/19, 06:18 p.m., Mental health call 05/02/19, 02:40 a.m., Attempted burglary Amery business 05/02/19, 02 p.m., Mental health call 05/02/19, 05:45 p.m., 911 hang up 05/02/19, 06 p.m., Juvenile call 05/02/19, 06:48 p.m., Property damage call 05/02/19, 08:41 p.m., Mental health call 05/02/19, 09:08 p.m., Mental health call 05/02/19, 09:13 p.m., Assist other agency 05/02/19, 11:13 p.m., Juvenile call

ARRESTS Matthew James Daniels, 19, Webster. Felony Bail Jumping, Probation Violation

Polk County Marriage Licenses Scott Albert Cook and Jennifer Ann Lenz of Milltown are to be married May 18, 2019.

Dylan Scott Davidson and Krystalaina Raye Weiss of Black Brook are to be married May 25, 2019.

Kevin Earl Minor and Aimee Josephine Thiel of Amery are to be married May 11, 2019.

Jesse Ryan Schultz of Frederic and Amanda Jean Larson of Frederic are to be married May 18, 2019.

Fines paid in Polk County Circuit Court Appearance Date: April 9, 2019 Brittany Marie Benner, 31, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $224.70.

Thomas Patrick Bennett, 64, Shoreview, MN, operating snowmobile without trail sticker, $232.

Brent Jacob Bush, 43, Osceola, driving too fast for conditions, $213.10.

Mark Jeffrey Carlson, 40, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Thomas William Clark, 46, Spooner, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10.

Jessica Sarah Coen, 33,

Grantsburg, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Rebecca A Copiskey, 42, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Rodney D. Edaburn, 48, St. Croix Falls, operating without valid license (expired), $162.70.

Daniel Thomas Elsberry, 56, Amery, OWI (1st), $937.50; operating with PAC >=0.08, <0.15 (1st), $937.50.

Hallie Marie Ewing, 21, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Jaci Leann Ficker, 35, Hastings, MI, operating all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle without valid registra-

tion, $262.

Jose Ivan Hernandez Garcia, 28, Amery, snowmobile owner permit unauthorized operation, $232.

Jeffrey Allan Hahn, 40, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Sean Michael Hanzal, 48, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Nikolas Michael Hofacker, 20, Spring Valley, snowmobiler failure to exhibit registration, $162.70.

Courtney L. Holte, 29, Amery, failure to yield right of way, $187.90.

Thomas Michael Hughes, 47, Amery, failure to keep vehicle

under control, $213.10.

Danelle Francis Jackson, 33, Clayton, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Theodore J. Jilek, 44, Barron, operating without carrying license, $150.10.

Darrell William Johnson, 51, Centuria, failure of similarly-situated vehicles to yield right of way in roundabout, $175.30.

Timothy John Johnson, 43, Balsam Lake, operator failure to have passenger seat belted, $10.

Adam David Johnson, 36, River Falls, automobile following too closely, $200.50.

Shirley A. Johnson, 68, Os-

ceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Erin Marie Jones, 34, Ojibwa, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Matthew Timothy-Roy Juneau, 22, speeding in 55 mph zone (30-34 mph), $295.

Mercedes Ann Karis, 24, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Allen James Kennedy, 33, Princeton, MI, operating snowmobile while intoxicated, $641.50.

Jeffrey Paul Kobs, 36, Deer Park, inattentive driving, $187.90.

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110 Years Ago May 13, 1909

Little Helen Smith, Black Brook, was recovering from pneumonia when she was stricken with spinal meningitis, but Dr. Perry said her condition was improving.

The ground has thawed a little and farmers were just getting at their seeding.

Adv: “Motion pictures, 2 shows a nite, 5¢ and 10¢, Burman’s Hall. Program changed every night.”

95 Years Ago May 15, 1924

Catch of the day

Car Turns Turtle – Man Badly Hurt Elmer M. Anderson had an accident on the Cellar Hole hill south of this city last Friday afternoon when he lost control of his car as he was coming down the hill.

Passers by picked him up and brought him to the Polk County Hospital in this city where it was found that the tendons of his right ankle were severed, presumably Yesterday’s as a result of his foot going News through the Diane Stangl windshield.

He was otherwise cut by flying glass and sustained a number of bruises, but no bones were found to be broken. The accident was very painful and will lay him up for some time.

He had just gone to work for the Gedney Pickle Co. a few days before and moved here with his wife the day before the accident. A party of friends from Dresser Junction not knowing of the accident came up for a charivari Saturday evening, but on their arrival changed their plans and made Mr. Anderson a quiet visit at the hospital instead postponing their revelries for a later date.

New Post Office Fixtures G. F. Griffin has had a crew rearranging the fixtures in the post office, which were temporarily placed when the office was moved last winter. As permanently placed, the boxes have been moved, making the lobby narrower at the end nearest to the door, but five feet longer. Sixty-four new boxes have been added, 60 of which have already been applied for, making a total of 316 boxes in use.

The Amery office is unusual that there are no call boxes, all patrons not having lock boxes have their mail in general delivery. Modern new racks for rural carriers, bins for the rural parcel post, and various tables for the classified mail have been installed.

The Amery Post Office now ranks as one of the best in northern Wisconsin.

These gentlemen enjoyed the fishing season opener with this fine “Catch of the Day”. The three gentlemen straining to keep their catch from touching the ground, are from left: George Gebo, a former Amery resident and employee of Wisconsin Hydro-Electric, Oliver Bergquist and Chet Johnson.

85 Years Ago May 10, 1934 Ice Cream Factory Ready to Go A. L. and Lawrence Hutson have leased the Danielson building just west of the Froyd Shoe Repairing Shop and will install a modern and thoroughly up to date ice cream factory.

The firm will operate under the name of the Super Ice Cream Company and will sell at wholesale only.

The building has been remodeled and decorated for the new concern and the finest machinery and cooling devices are being installed.

The proprietors who came here from Marshfield are expert ice cream manufacturers and are welcomed to Amery’s business life.

Fay Auto Co. Has Fire Damage Fire was discovered in the basement of the Fay Auto Company office last Friday night about 11 o’clock and before Chief L. Grenz and his crew could get water on the blaze considerable damage was done to the building and to tire and tube stocks stored in the basement. The adjusters were here Monday and Tuesday and work is being rushed to place the building in ship shape again. It will be refinished throughout and necessary repairs made.

The A. R. Sjobeck stock next door suffered a small loss.

The fire was first discovered

by Marcus Teien who notified Henry Sjobeck, Jr. and the latter turned in the alarm. The cause of the fire is unknown.

80 Years Ago May 18, 1939 Madam DeLore Answers Private Queries Starting with the June 1 issue the Free Press brings another feature to its readers.

This is the well-known psychic Madam DeLore who will answer, private and confidential questions through these columns each week.

Madam DeLore, as the nation knows, is considered one of the greatest psychic and palm telepathists on the North

American continent.

She has a strange insight into the problems of the day and of human ills and troubles. Regardless of your worry about health, money, business, love, domestic or a host of other things, write her today. In her public stage appearances she has analyzed and helped thousands.

The Free Press brings this service to you free of charge.

Write Madam DeLore now in order to be among the first to receive her aid. Answers will begin Thursday, June 1 in the Free Press. Write one question.

Sign your name, address, date of birth and year.

Only initials will be used in answers.

75 Years Ago May 11, 1944 Vandals at Work Some boy with an eye to do damage to other people’s property has taken the initiative and shot out an Amery business place’s neon sign tubing with his “little sling shot.”

But apparently he’s no George Washington, for he has not yet made himself known although the law is making an effort to apprehend him.

This is the second neon sign to be maliciously destroyed and any further actions of this nature can certainly be done without, in this day and age of war-time shortage.

85 Years Ago May 5, 1949 Open House at Super Ice Cream - Locker Plant What has been termed “one of the most modern plants in this entire section of the country” will be open to the public for inspection this Saturday, May 7, when the Super Ice Cream and Locker Plant and Pennington Oil hold an “open house.”

Owner Ralph Pennington extends an invitation to everyone to tour the plant on that date and enjoy a free lunch, movie and participate in the many door prizes being offered.

Factory representatives of

the Cry-O-Vac packaging firm will be on hand to demonstrate this amazing new method of packaging frozen food, which is now available here.

65 Years Ago May 13, 1954 Dedicate “Amerian” to Huck Leadholm The 1954 Amery High School “Amerian”, which was released last week, was dedicated by the staff and the graduating class to Coach LeRoy “Huck” Leadholm.

“The Senior class of 1954 dedicates this “Amerian” to Coach Leadholm who with his ingenious spirit of fair play and his great ability to lead and unite interest in the field of sports has developed athletes who have carried our school to many victories.” “His love for good competition and the game itself is superior to demanding a victory at all costs.

His philosophy is reflected in the conduct of his teams whose respect for high standards of play have brought honor and credit to our school.”

No Amery coach of any era can match “Huck” Leadholm’s win success.

It is significant to note that the students placed little emphasis on Coach Leadholm’s tremendous won-loss records.

Their tribute was made for another reason.

They recognized his talents in accomplishing the purpose for which prep athletics is designed – molding character rather than just winners. And that is as it should be.

That statement may very well reflect Huck Leadholm’s leadership in developing a wholesome sports program.

Apparently the students have been well taught.

They place the importance of sports in its right perspective – not on winning alone.

55 Years Ago May 7, 1964 Mystery Surrounds Land Eruptions Near Turtle Lake “We just don’t know what will happen next, and it’s

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mighty unnerving,” declared Mrs. Ed Krolsick, town of Beaver housewife and mother, as she described the mysterious phenomenon occurring at her rural home during the past several weeks.

And the condition has aroused a number of persons, including Sheriff Harold Maier, County Agent Willis Erickson and other persons who are in the process of investigating the unexplained explosions and eruptions that have shaken their home, blown their furnace off its foundation and gouged chunks of sod from their yard and pasture.

Everything was serene around the rural home located north of highway 8 just a few miles west of Turtle Lake until Tuesday, April 19. On that date, Douglas, 14-year-old son, noticed a peculiar odor in the pasture.

“It was sort of a suffocating smell, hard to describe,” reported Douglas who related that it prevailed long enough to trace it to an area some 300 yards from the house on a knoll.” Here he discovered the first eruption of sod.

Since that time, eruptions have occurred in several spots in the yard, including a large crater blasted in the garbage dump where an incinerator was demolished and moved some 30 feet from its moorings.

On April 23, the eruptions started in the house. “I must have been standing on the floor right over it for I got a pretty good bounce,” declared Douglas describing the most forceful blast that dislodged the furnace and pulled rivets from the smoke pipe. On Thursday, April 30, explosions, both morning and afternoon had sufficient force to move the furnace again.

Douglas reported standing by the water heater and feeling the earth sink several inches under him before he could make the dash to the main floor. The earth erupts with force, remains mushy for a few minutes and then returns to its natural state.

“This is my home place, I lived here as a boy and can’t remember anything like this happening before,” remarked Ed Krolsick as he sought an explanation to the mystery that is plaguing his family. He did recall a geologist making a survey in 1927 in that area and stating that it was possible that oil could be harbored under the topsoil formation “but everybody believed that it was a scheme to make money at the time.”

40 Years Ago May 15, 1979 Where the Buffalo Roam Attempts will be made to tranquilize a buffalo, which has been roaming in the town of Alden near STH 65 since Monday.

The animal was purchased

by Donald Arney at a sale near Milltown on Monday and escaped.

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chores was what was expected. He worked hard on the family farm and helped neighbors as well. He described an accident at a neighboring farm during his teenage years as a close call. If his fall from an upper story of the barn had landed him just a hair to the left or right, he would not be here to talk about the long life he has lived.

A friend brought him out one evening to hear some music, which led to an encounter with Lily Johnson.

This meeting would lead to 57 years of marriage, four children, six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren (with one more on the way). The

couple lived on South Street in Amery. After his wife died in 2005, Fredrickson stayed in their home until 2013. He lived there for 65 years.

As Fredrickson reminisced about the decades that have passed by he talked about not passing the test to enter the U.S. Army during the 1940s.

“They probably still could have called me up, but I guess they never got that desperate,” Fredrickson chuckled.

He opened a fi lling station, Cliff and Ed’s in the 1950s.

He has always been a worker at heart. Fredrickson spent many years of his life running various small motors shops and for a while, a downtown Amery laundry mat. Although he has been retired for

30 years, he said, “I still enjoy putzing around and mowing grass at my daughter’s farm.”

He remembers watching the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the moon landing on television in the 1960s. He said there was a lot of trouble going on in the country during these years and as far as the “hippy movement” was concerned, Fredrickson said, “I never monkeyed with it.”

Highlights from the 1970s for Fredrickson included opening his new fi lling station building north of Amery and becoming a grandparent for the first time.

He found it interesting when a movie star became president in 1981 and thinks he did

a fairly good job.

The major differences that Frederickson has noticed today in comparison to when he was younger are the operation of the U.S. government and the behavior of some children. “I knew not to talk back to my Norwegian father because he knew where the stick was,” said Fredrickson.

He also cannot believe the changes in technology. He never has, nor does he think he will ever own a cellphone.

He still drives to coffee most days and continues to dance at the Brow Tine with friends on many weekends. He enjoys western movies and baking.

His favorite things to make are Pizzelles and Krumkake.

When asked if he would have

done anything differently over the years, he responded, “I would have saved more money.”

He is excited to observe his big birthday with family and friends May 11 from 1-4:30 p.m. He said 190 people came to celebrate his ninetieth year and he hopes people will be ready to dance, as Jim Armstrong will provide music.

When presented with the question of whether or not it was clean living that has led to his many years of life, Fredrickson said it was not.

He claims it has been from “Eating all the sugar I can.”

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Public Works report that both lift stations are up and operating. He reminded community members that they city dump is now open the first and third Saturdays of each month. He also said the Amery 2 Amory sister city signs had been placed with the population signs on each end of town. He said most of the park bathrooms have been opened up for the season.

“We are doing what road patching we can. We are trying to keep up on them. We

are doing some spray patching, that application seems to be holding up a lot better than driving around with a truck and throwing in cold mix.

Be aware of the workers out there,” said McCarty.

Chuck Frohn from the Amery Fire Department said, “When fire trucks are coming back from a call or training, we need to stop and back our fire trucks up off of Keller and into our hall. We have our red lights on and we are ready to back in, and we have had several instances where vehicles go right behind our fire truck. There have almost

been three accidents because of people not stopping for the truck. If you would, please stop for our fire trucks and let us get them back into the hall.

It takes only a minute or two.

The whole department would appreciate it.”

City Administrator Kim Moore said she is working on police negotiations for 2019’s contract. She also said five candidates were interviewed for the open public works position.

Mayor Paul Isakson reminded everyone of the 27th Annual Fly In/Drive In Pancake Breakfast at the Amery

Municipal Airport June 1.

“Children ten and under are free, so anyone that has children and wants to feed them cheap and they are under tenyears-old, bring em’ out-we’ll feed them,” said Isakson. It is 7:00-11:00 a.m. and the cost is $7.00 for anyone over the age of ten.

City Administrator Kim Moore said she is working on police negotiations for 2019’s contract. She also said five candidates were interviewed for the open public works position.

In other business, the council approved to accept a

banking proposal offered by Bremer Bank for the CDBG Block Grant. An Operator’s License renewal was approved for Amanda Fisk of Amery Area Senior Citizens, Inc. An annual solicitation for support for the WPCA radio station was approved. A five-year renewal of the city airport’s QTpod Petroleum on Demand Base Network Access and Support Agreement was approved.

Twin Cities meterologist talks butterflies at Lien

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Kare 11 Sunrise meteorologist Sven Sundgaard made his second visit to the School District of Amery when he spoke with students about monarch butterflies at Lien Elementary, Friday, May 3.

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Lien students Mason Evenson and Aaron Wittkop are shown with the forecast cake and gift basket that were presented to meteorologist Sven Sundgaard during his visit to the school.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, May 8: 3:30 pm Homework and Hangout; 4:30 pm Confo Class; 5:45 pm Family Dinner; 6:30 pm WOW/Youth Group.

Thursday, May 9: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management.

Friday, May 10: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open.

Saturday, May 11: 6 am Food Set Up; 7:30 am Ruby’s Pantry Registration Begins; 8 am Youth Service and Funday; 9 am Ruby’s Pantry Registration Closes and Food Distribution Begins.

Sunday, May 12: 8:30 am MT 19 Meeting; 10 am Worship Service; 11:15 am Trustee Meeting.

Monday, May 13: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 7 pm Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, May 14: 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 10 am Bible Study; 6 pm Council Meeting.

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor, www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 am Sunday School for ages 3-103; 10:15 am Worship Service; 6 pm Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Wednesdays: 9:30 am Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 pm Youth Group and Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Call the church office for details 715-268-9218.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages; 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 10:30 am Morning Worship.

Monday: 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study.

Tuesday: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 pm Kids One-Way Club.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Wednesday, May 8: 10 am Set-up for Rummage Sale.

Thursday, May 9: 1:30 pm Final Prep for Sale; 3:30-7 pm Rummage Sale with Bake Sale and Lunch.

Friday, May 10: 8 am - 3 pm Rummage Sale with Bake Sale and Lunch.

Saturday, May 11: 9 am Clean-up After Sale.

Sunday, May 12: Elim 8:30 am Worship with Holy Communion; 8:30 am Sunday School; 9:30 am Fellowship Time, Finance Committee, Social Ministry Committee; 10:15 am Worship with Holy Communion.

Monday, May 13: 8:30 am Prayer Ministry Committee.

Tuesday, May 14: 8:30 am Quilting at Elim.

CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 am 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, New Richmond Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715-497-7596 Sunday: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11:00 am Worship.

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

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 am Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 8: 6 pm Last Day of JAM & Confirmation at Deronda.

Thursday, May 9: 9 am Deronda Quilting, LF WELCA Meeting; 9:30 am Apple River Conference; 5 pm BeFrienders at Pizzeria.

Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day; 8 am Deronda Worship; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship; 11 am Trinity Worship.

Tuesday, May 14: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm Councils at Little Falls.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.derondachurch.net.

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 10:30 am Sunday school.

Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 am Bible Study.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, May 8: 7 pm Council Meeting.

Sunday, May 12: 9:30 am GIFT; 10:30 am Worship.

Tuesday, May 14: 6 pm Anniversary Committee.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 am Prayer Meeting; 9 am Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 am 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 pm every Wednesday.

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

Wednesday: 7 pm Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 pm FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I) Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm J.A.M. (Jesus & Me).

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 am Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 pm FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, May 8: 7 pm Church Council, Hi League.

Thursday, May 9: 8 am Bible Study; 8:30 am Quilters; 7 pm Al Anon.

Sunday, May 12: 9 am Worship; 10:15 am Choir, Last Day of Sunday School.

Tuesday, May 14: 7:30 am Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 am Property; 9 am - 6 pm WITC Clinic; 10 am Church in Soc.; 6:30 pm Worship/Life/Long R. Comm.

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

Thursday, May 9: 11 am Pricilla Circle at Barb Anderson’s; 1 pm Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments.

Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day; 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship; 6-8 pm Knotty Pine 4-H Meeting; 7 pm Choir Practice.

Monday, May 13: 10 am and 7 pm Bible Marathon Class; 3 pm Service at Golden Age Manor.

Tuesday, May 14: 9 am Quilting; 9 am Pastor at Clergy Meeting.

FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls

Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 11 am Worship.

FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 am Sunday school; 11 am 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 am Sunday school; 10:30 am Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday.

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday: 10:15 am Worship.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715948-2493, htoc@amerytel.net, Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 am Divine Liturgy.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria, Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net, 715-541-2955, Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 am Divine Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city Every Sunday: 9 am Worship Service; 10:30-11:30 am All Ages Sunday School.

2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 pm Praise and Prayer Night.

Mondays: 1:30-2:30 pm Moms in Prayer (Moms who gather together each week to pray for our schools and children).

Wednesdays (when school is in session): 5:45-6:15 pm Free Family Meal; 6:15-7:30 pm Kids Club (Kids Club is a place where you get to experience the excitement of worshiping God with songs, games and a Bible study with your friends!); 6:15-7:30 pm DW Youth Group (Meets in the Teen Center Building. For students in grades 6-12. Real life topics–real life answers! Invite your friends!)

Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Bible Study (Meets in the Teen Center).

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori

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ll societies incorporate moral instruction into the education of children. In earlier times it was common for schoolchildren to learn to read using the Bible, and a close reading of the Book of Proverbs makes evident that scripture was intended to be used for moral instruction.

Modern secular education has in many ways been tied to the economic engine of capitalism, and thus we see the importance of the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Teaching those disciplines is important for our economy, but if it neglects the moral education of children, then arguably our children will be missing a very important part—perhaps the most important part—of their education, that is, the part which helps them develop into good and decent people. This is not to say

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that a “secular” education cannot inculcate values, but many parents feel that the moral part of their children’s education has been so neglected by the public-school system that they prefer to put their children into religious-affiliated schools or homeschool them. All teachers have an opportunity to lead by example, and thus public schools can play a vital role in the moral education of our children.

We do well to consider carefully how best to raise our children to be both productive and morally upstanding members of society.

And remember that your moral education doesn’t stop when you graduate from high school.

–Christopher Simon

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Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 8: 6 pm Last Day of JAM & Confirmation at Deronda.

Thursday, May 9: 9 am Deronda Quilting, LF WELCA Meeting; 9:30 am Apple River Conference; 5 pm BeFrienders at Pizzeria.

Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day; 8 am Deronda Worship; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship; 11 am Trinity Worship.

Tuesday, May 14: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm Councils at Little Falls.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.littlefallschurch.net.

LIVING WORD CHAPEL, 2746 Hwy 64, Forest, Senior Leaders Sean & Libby Higgins, 715-265-4810, we.are. living.word@gmail.com, www.livingwordchapel.com Sunday: 9 am Breakfast and Fellowship; 10:15 am Service; Nursery and Children’s Church Available.

Wednesdays: 6 pm The Study; 7 pm Prayer.

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 pm Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Youth.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, May 8: 12 pm Table Talk Men; 1:30 pm Abigail Circle; 3:30 pm Faith ‘n’ Fun; 5 pm Youth Cafe; 5:30 pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Class; 6:15 pm Evening Prayer; 6:30 pm Youth Group, Mentor Night; 7 pm Choir Practice.

Thursday, May 9: 1:30 pm Martha Circle.

Sunday, May 12: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 am VBS Kickoff.

Tuesday, May 14: 1 pm Quilting.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor, www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 am Sunday School; 10 am Worship, Nursery care available; Coffee/fellowship after worship service.

Wednesday: 6-7:30 pm Family Night, Worship/Groups for all ages.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, May 8: 9:30 am Ladies Aid; 5:30 pm Confirmation; 7:15 pm Choir Practice.

Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day; 8:30 am Lay Ministers; 9:30 am Worship, Sunday School; 10:30 am Fellowship.

Tuesday, May 14: 7 pm Parish Planning Meeting.

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

Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 pm 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 am Sunday school; 10:15 am Worship.

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 am.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 am First three Sundays.

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

Mass: 8 am Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 am Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery. org Wednesday, May 8: 9 am Mass.

Thursday, May 9: 10:30 am Communion Service at Golden Age Manor; 6:30 pm GriefShare Meeting.

Friday, May 10: 9 am Communion Service.

Friday, May 10-Monday, May 13: Fr. Gene on Vacation, Fr. Jim Brinkman Here.

Saturday, May 11: 4 pm Mass.

Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day; 10:30 am Mass; Donut Sunday Hosted by Knights of Columbus.

Monday, May 13: 12 pm Ladies luncheon; 7 pm KC Meeting.

Tuesday, May 14: 9 am Communion Service.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 11: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day; 8 am Worship; 9 am Fellowship.

Tuesday, May 14: 1 pm Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, May 8: Pastor Visiting Shut-Ins. Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 11: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day; 8:45 am Sunday School; 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship.

Monday, May 13: Pastor Visiting Shut-Ins. Tuesday, May 14: 6:30 pm Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 am; Church 11 am Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 pm Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron, Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 am; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 am; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 pm TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 8: 6 pm Last Day of JAM & Confirmation at Deronda.

Thursday, May 9: 9 am Deronda Quilting, LF WELCA Meeting; 9:30 am Apple River Conference; 5 pm BeFrienders at Pizzeria.

Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day; 8 am Deronda Worship; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship; 11 am Trinity Worship.

Tuesday, May 14: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm Councils at Little Falls.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com.

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, May 8: 6 pm CREW, Worship Practice T-2.

Saturday, May 11: 7 pm Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Church.

Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day; 8:45 am Sunday School, Confirmation; 9:30 am Worship Practice T-2; 10 am Worship Service.

Monday, May 13: 6 pm Leadership Team Meeting.

Tuesday, May 14: 8 am Sweet Hour of Prayer; 9:15 am Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm HEARTS Support Group.

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 am Worship with Sunday School.

Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 am Worship with Sunday School.

Downing UMC: 11 am Worship with Sunday School.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, May 8: 9 am Good Enough Construction Crew.

Friday, May 10: 6:30 pm AIM Card Party.

Sunday, May 12: 9 am Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 am Sunday School, WELCA Meeting; 10:30 am Worship with Graduate Recognition and Blanket Blessing.

Tuesday, May 14: 11 am Ruth Circle.

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

Tuesday: 9 am Healing Rooms by appointment.

Wednesday: 7 pm Adult Bible Study.

DEATH NOTICE

Helen Theesfield Helen Theesfield, age 94 of Amery, died on Wednesday, May 7, 2019 at Amery Hospital in Amery.

Funeral arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. www.williamsonwhite.com

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OBITUARIES

Julie Ann Bibeau

Thomas McHugh

Geraldine M. McCann

Julie Ann Bibeau, 60, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away in the early hours on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her home with her loved ones at her side. Julie was born on June 9, 1958 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin tto Roy and Betsy (Brunb berg) Bibeau.

Julie graduated from U Unity High School in 1976.

S She began her career in the a abstract business starting w with her first job at Polk C County Abstract while she w was in high school. Julie d decided to make a lifetime c career in the abstract field a and eventually owned and o operated her own business; Precision Abstract Services in Balsam Lake. She also enjoyed bartending at the Paradise Restaurant in Balsam Lake on occasion.

She enjoyed nature, she loved traveling; her favorite trip was to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada to see the polar bears. She also enjoyed golfing, her yearly trips to Branson, MO and spending time with her family and friends.

Julie leaves to celebrate her memory: longtime partner and best friend, David Waterman, Amery, WI; siblings: Michael (June) Bibeau, Mikana, WI; Stuart (Mary) Bibeau, Balsam Lake, WI; Doug (Jacqui) Bibeau, Balsam Lake, WI; Suzanne Jansen, Balsam Lake, WI; Kristine (Steven) Peterson, Twin Falls, ID and Lucinda Glebus, Balsam Lake, WI, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Betsy Bibeau, sisters, Mary and Rose Ellen Bibeau, brother-in-law, Ron Glebus and great nephew, Brandon Gentile.

The Funeral Service for Julie will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00 A.M. Julie will be laid to rest at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Centuria following the service.

Please join the family back at the church for lunch and fellowship after the cemetery committal service.

Pallbearers will be Drew Wheeler, Tucker Olson, Justin Patterson, Jared Patterson, Isaah Holden, Jacob Gentile and Jonathan LaMachia.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

On April 28, 2019, Thomas Joseph McHugh went to fly fish where the water is always clear and the trout always rise. He was surrounded by his family and friends as he ended his courageous battle with cancer.

Tom was born to John and M Mary McHugh on October 223, 1962. He has an amazing ffamily of sisters: Mary, T Therese, Maureen, Colleen, E Eileen and brother John.

T This deep family bond also iincludes their spouses and h his nieces and nephews.

H He also has Aunt Alice, a g guiding force in his life and a strength to him througho out. He also calls Mike, Ed and Chuck family. He married Candice (Candy) Miller and added Parker Cox as his step-son on May 12, 2012 in a ceremony in the little Swedish Church in Sterling Township where earlier; when they first met, Candy had taken him to fish the river that meanders by the church. He said he was smitten with the stream because he caught an amazing Brown Trout and definitely smitten with Candy. From an early age, Tom loved to cook and it became one of his passions.

He went to culinary school and from there, wherever he went as a chef; Pine Gables, Black Jack Steak House, BSLC, and all the places chefs go, until finally he came to Amery Ale Works, he loved his craft. He loved how food came together and how people enjoyed what he served. He would tell people when asked how he created the dish that it was just something he “whipped up.” His creativity knew no bounds. And, as some of his sisters, and his sister-in-law Kerry can attest, he could never quite get them to make gravy the perfect way! He believed food wasn’t just meant to be eaten and forgotten, but to be enjoyed with friends and family. If Tom wasn’t cooking, he was fishing. From a young age his dad would bring the family north from Illinois to Chetek where they would spend time and Tom learned to fish. Like cooking, he became passionate about the craft of fly fishing and the art of tying flies. It was nothing for him to go to his fly tying desk and tie flies for hours. He always told Candy, “you can never have too many flies, or fly rods!” He fished everywhere and loved water. He could fish a stream that was a foot across, large lakes or wild water. He would be in the zone and watching him cast out the line, and slowly and patiently lure in fish was mesmerizing.

Regardless of the backdrop; the mountains of Colorado, or the farm in Viroqua, it was like watching art in motion. He would smile when he caught a big fish, and he would smile when he caught a small fish. And then, with great care, he would slowly ease them back into the water to live another day.

Tom is now where great people go, fishing with his late brother Marty while his mom and dad cheer them on. He will be missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 18th starting at noon at Amery Ale Works in Amery, Wisconsin. We invite you to join us as we share memories of Tom and raise a pint to our Irish Fisherman.

Geraldine M. McCann, age 84 of Rice Lake, WI, formerly of Madison, WI, died on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery, WI. Geraldine May McCann w was born on March 31, 11935 in Webster WI, the d daughter of Fred & Edna ((Jewell) McCann. She grew u up in the Grantsburg area a and later moved with her ffamily to White Sulphur S Springs, MT. Geraldine g graduated from high school tthere in 1953 as her class V Valedictorian. The next y year, Gerry and her friend Rose Wheatherhall traveled to Europe in search of employment. After a short time there, she returned to Wisconsin and found herself in Madison, working as a bookkeeper for WISC TV. In her spare time, Gerry enjoyed reading books, doing puzzles and recording family history and genealogy. She retired from her job at WISC TV in 2007 and moved to Rice Lake, WI in 2016 to be closer to her family. Geraldine had been a resident of Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery for a short time before her death.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, Fred & Edna McCann; brothers, Fred David, Donald & William McCann; Brother in Law, Richard Langel; & nephew, Glen McCann.

Survived by Sisters & Brother, Michael (Joann) McCann, Patricia Langel, Peggy (Larry) Hackett; Sisters in Law Colleen McCann, Judy (Drohman) McCann; Nieces & Nephews Jennifer (Allen) Wentzel, Gary (Georgia) McCann, Colleen (Philip) Deal, Cheryl (Anthony) Chevez, Leta (Timothy) McIntyre, Wanda Hinrichs, Judy (Dan) Milligan, Janette (John) Christiansen, Daniel Langel, Nancy Langel, Troy (Cheryl) Hackett, Chad (Jennifer) Hacket, Jason (Tammy) Hackett; Many Other Loving Relatives, Family & Friends.

There will be a Celebration of Life later this summer.

Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg, WI Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Donna Marie Michael Donna Marie Michael age 74, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Golden Age Manor in Amery, Wisconsin.

Donna was born on April 4, 1944 to Ruby Thompson iin Dresser, Wisconsin. She a attended and graduated ffrom the Amery High S School. Donna was united iin marriage on Dennis M Michael on November 4, 11966 at Redeemer Lutheran C Church in Amery, Wisc consin and to this union ttwin daughters were born.

D Donna was a proud member o of Our Saviors Lutheran C Church in Amery. In her free time she loved crocheting, needle point, reading but one of the biggest highlights were watching the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Twins.

Donna is survived by her twin daughters, Denise (Derek) Olson and Debra Michael; 2 sisters, Susan Thompson and Laurie (Randy) Stewart as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Michael and her parents, Ruby and Donald Thompson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 PM Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with Pastor Keith Ruehlow officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The family welcomes Minnesota Viking attire for the service.

Interment will take place at a later date at the Amery Cemetery.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

James Bryan Lange October 14, 1946 - November 1, 2018 Please join the Lange famiily in celebrating James B. L Lange’s life on May 18, 2019 ffrom 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the A Amery VFW on Wisconsin A Avenue.

James Bryan Lange was tthe loving father of Tany ya Camper-Lange, Todd L Lange, Troy Lange and H Heather Lange. James was a volunteer member of the A Amery Fire Department and Amery Ambulance Service. James met a friend in all who knew and loved him. Please join the family for a toast and share a story.

Barbara A. Kolles Barbara A. Kolles of Freeland, Michigan passed away peacefully Sunday morning April 28, 2019 at Barton Woods Assisted Living, Freeland at the age of 97 years. Barb was born January 12, 1922 in Clear L Lake, WI to the late Oscar a and Nellie Johnson. She g graduated in 1940 from A Amery High School, Amery, W WI. They moved to Michig gan from Wisconsin when F Fred Sr. secured employm ment at Dow Chemical Co. iin Midland. Meanwhile B Barb worked as a nursing a assistant at the old St. L Luke’s Hospital in Saginaw, tthen as a dental receptionist for Ralph Barthel in Freeland. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Freeland. On June 15, 1945 Barb married Fred Kolles, he predeceased her on June 9, 1994. Barb is survived by her two sons; Gary (Collyn) Kolles of Freeland, Greg (Mary Ellen) Kolles of Georgetown, KY and a daughter-in-law; Melissa Kolles of St. Charles. She is also leaves behind ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. A son; Fred Kolles Jr., and a daughter-in-law; Carol Kolles, and a dear friend; Max Easlick have predeceased Barb.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday May 2, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church, Freeland. Rev. Robert G. Schmidt will officiate. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday May 4, 2019 at Amery Cemetery in Amery, WI. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until time of services. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Zion Lutheran Church or the donor’s favorite charity.

Arrangements by the Cunningham/Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc., 310 E. Washington St., Freeland, MI 48623.

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: I’m a great believer in luck. The harder I work, the more I have of it. (Thomas Jefferson – Carolyn Lumsden Third Pres. of the U.S.A.) 715-483-9738

With a bit of hamburger and rice, you have the beginnings of a good and easy meal.

Bit of salt to taste 1/4 tsp. onion powder.

Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Wash and dry 6 celery stalks, cut into 3” long sticks.

Arrange on platter in a circle.

Transfer buffalo wings to a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them and toss until well coated.

Put the wings in the center of the celery. Serve with more blue cheese if desired. Serves about 4.

HAMBURGER AND RICE CASSEROLE Brown in skillet until done and set aside: 1 pound hamburger 1 medium onion, chopped In a 3 qt. casserole, stir together: 1 c. rice, uncooked 4 c. boiling water Add and stir until well combined: 1 can (10 oz.) cream of mushroom soup Add and stir together to combine: 6 T. soy sauce 2 T. brown sugar Salt and pepper to taste Add and combine: the cooked hamburger mixture Bake at 350˚ for 1 hour. Serves 4-6.

Be ready when the rhubarb is and make some delicious refrigerator jam.

RHUBARB REFRIGERATOR JAM Mix together and let sit overnight: 5-1/2 c. finely diced rhubarb 3-1/2 c. sugar Boil for 15 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and add: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) strawberry gelatin Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Pour into sterilized jars, with lids, and let cool. Keep in refrigerator.

Combine in small bowl: 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon Combine: 2 c. Bisquick (or your baking mix) 3-1/2 T. of the cinnamon/sugar mixture 1/2 tsp. ginger Combine, and add to the above (making a well in the center of the Bisquick mixture): 2/3 c. milk 1/4 c. molasses 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 T. grated orange peel Mix until just moistened. Fill 12 lined muffin cups with the batter. Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon/ sugar mixture on top of the muffins. Bake at 400˚ for about 12 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Immediately remove from the muffin tin and put on wire racks to cool. Serve warm.

If you like buffalo wings, you may want to try this recipe.

OVEN BAKED BASIC BUFFALO WINGS You will need 3 pounds chicken wings. Pat dry.

Combine in large bowl: 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 4 tsp. salt (or 2-1/4 tsp. if using a salt like Mortons, etc.)

1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. onion powder Toss the chicken wings in the above mixture until well coated.

Arrange on racks in a large baking pan, with sides and lined with foil, with plenty of space for the wings.

Bake at 250˚ for 25 minutes or until they look dry.

Increase oven temp to 375˚ until cooked thru. Turn once with tongs so they brown on both sides. Serve with your favorite sauce or try the one below, making it before you need it.

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CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP Combine in large saucepan over medium heat: 3 c. asparagus (about 1 pound), sliced in 1/2” pieces 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped 1 bay leaf – leave whole 1 clove garlic, crushed Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Put into blender/food processor and process until smooth.

Combine well with whisk in the pan used above: 2 c. chicken broth, (less sodium, fat-free) or your choice 1 T. flour Dash nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt Add the pureed asparagus and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

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HOT SAUCE FOR BUFFALO WINGS Make this before you bake the chicken wings.

Bring to a boil: 1/2 c. hot sauce (like Frank’s Red Hot) 3 T. butter 2 T. brown sugar Simmer and cook, stirring often, 6-8 minutes or until thickened.

Using a spoon mix i: ` 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese 1/2 c. plain whole milk yogurt 1/2 tsp. pepper

Tips: Fresh asparagus, cut into smaller pieces, tastes really good in a veg. salad.

To store asparagus, wash asparagus, drain well and put into a plastic bag or plastic container with a white paper towel. It will stay fresh for several days in the refrigerator.

To keep any fruit fresh longer, wash in vinegar water, let drain well, put into a container with a white paper towel and refrigerate.

Asparagus is in stores now and will soon be coming up in gardens. Make this cream of asparagus soup for all to enjoy.

These muffins are easy because they begin with your baking mix or Bisquick.

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AMERY COMMUNITY CENTER ATTENTION MEMBERS!!! Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you! â&#x20AC;˘ Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us! â&#x20AC;˘ Was it your goal to learn something new in 2019?

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There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out!

We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long.

Tuesday April 23rd pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher taking second, Al Frank placing third, Wendell Anderson taking fourth and Loren Bavin with the consolation prize.

Thursday April 25th pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher taking second, Dean Elken in third, Gene Pribnow placed fourth and Les Peterson with the consolation prize.

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THE POSTSCRIPT

Learning from Scientists

BY CARRIE CLASSON

My husband, Peter, and I just spent a couple of days staying with our scientist friends.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve honestly never had scientist friends before, so there is a lot to learn. One of our scientist friends, Wolfgang, is responsible for filling the ice cube trays (which is my job at home) but seeing a scientist do it

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made me feel like a rank amateur. If there was competitive ice cube tray filling, Wolfgang would be in the elite ranking and I would not have made the preliminaries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is he doing?â&#x20AC;? I whispered to Mary, Wolfgangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scientist wife. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s checking to see if the meniscus is even on all the cubes,â&#x20AC;? she told me.

I tried to look as if I understood. I failed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know, the curvature of the water caused by surface tension.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uh huh,â&#x20AC;? I answered,

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This was impressive for so many reasons. First of all, if I get some water in each of the trays without spilling too much on the counter, I call it a good day.

Secondly, I got a thrill just knowing I had a friend who Carrie Classon used the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;meniscusâ&#x20AC;? in a sentenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even if she did feel the need to define it for me.

The great thing about Wolfgang is that if you mentioned that, just perhaps, the ice cubes did not need perfectly matched menisci, (now I even know the plural of meniscus! I can literally feel my brain expanding!) Wolfgang would immediately agree. He does

it because he is curious.

What will happen when they freeze? Suddenly I wanted to know too.

After the ice cube adventure, we went on a hike. Going on a hike with scientists means learning the proper names of flora and fauna, as opposed to what Peter and I doâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which is just make stuff up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of toilet paper tube plants along the trail this year,â&#x20AC;? Peter will remark, and I know exactly what plant heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talking about. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not actually called that,â&#x20AC;? I inform him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are they called?â&#x20AC;? he asks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know.â&#x20AC;?

So, they remain â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toilet Paper Tube Plantsâ&#x20AC;? in the Carrie and Peter Lexicon, even though there is undoubtedly an interesting name for them that we are simply too lazy to look up.

Wolfgang and Mary would never do this.

They would want to know what the plant was really called and, on the way to discovering its name, they would learn something interesting about the Toilet Paper Tube Plant that we would never have suspected. I love how scientists make sense of a seemingly disordered world.

But the world is full of ridiculous acts of randomness that defy logical explanation, and this is probably my favorite thing about scientists.

Even better than observing the meniscus of an ice cube or looking up a proper name instead of just making one up, I love how scientists seem to appreciate the absurd more than anyone else.

Because there is no scientific model to explain why a bird would decide to poop on Wolfgangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head (not once

but repeatedly!) when no one else was hit. And yet it happened. And that is hilariousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a scientist.

I will never think like a scientist. I will never be as curious or as diligent or as patient. But it is lovely to know people like them. It might even inspire me to a be a bit more curious myself.

As a matter of fact, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to look up the Toilet Paper Tube Plant and see what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really calledâ&#x20AC;Ś someday soon.

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memoir, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Yarn: A Memoir About Loss, Letting Go, & What Happens Next,â&#x20AC;? was just released.

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Kurt is, in the words of our shelter dog trainer, “the whole package.” A two year old White and Liver Pointer mix, Kurt came to the shelter as a stray. It is obvious that he was once a loved pet due to his exceptional behavior and social nature. He is smart, eager to please and quick to learn. Kurt already knows the commands, Sit, Down, Shake and walks nicely on leash in his harness. And to complete the “Package”, he is affectionate and loving, playful with other dogs and friendly with children. What’s not to like about this wonderful dog? Adopt him today.

GiveBIG St. Croix Valley was a stunning success for Arnell Humane Society. We won five randomly drawn Golden Tickets worth $100 each and recorded the third highest number of Unique Donors, for a $750 award. Combined with the $5,500 Arnell Board Matching Funds, donations hand delivered, mailed and collected online during the April 30th event, $18,500 was raised for the animals of Arnell.

THANK YOU to all of the animal lovers and friends to Arnell who made this event such a success. Your support will allow Arnell to continue to care for the lost and unwanted pets from our community and offer them a second chance through adoption. We will also be able to continue providing low cost spay and neuter for low income families and make improvements to our aging dog kennels this year. Your support allows Arnell to be there for the animals. Thank you!

Last week, one dog, two puppies, one cat and one kitten found homes. We are hoping that you will come to visit and fall in love with one of our adult cats this week. Lovely Penny has been with us since Feb-

ruary 16th. She has a short Brown Tabby coat with White mittens. With a reduced adoption fee of $50, we hope you will be Penny’s Special Someone.

The Adoptable Cat Room is the temporary home to cats with long, medium and short hair, Black, White and Tabby, Brown Tabby, Blue and Mitted Buff. You are sure to find a cat to fill your home with cozy companionship.

The Annual Arnell Shelter Garage Sale is Saturday, June 22. Collect your unwanted clutter and treasures to donate to this once a year, fundraising sale. Our sale depends on the household goods, camping gear, kitchen utensils, yard tools, furniture, knick knacks and treasures you no longer need or don’t want to go through the hassle of selling yourself. Reduce your clutter and donate it to the Shelter Garage Sale. It is Recycling with a Cause and tax deductible.

If you can donate to our sale, bring your treasures to the shelter during business hours, Mon – Fri, 12 – 5 pm and Saturday, 12 – 4 pm. Our sale includes everything but clothing and old recyclable TV’s. If you are able to hold onto your large items until closer to the sale date, it will help us tremendously as we have limited storage space. If you have a large item or need to make arrangements to bring your donations beyond our regularly scheduled hours, please call ahead, 715 268-7387 (PETS).

Visit our adoptable pets online at: www.arnellhumane.org . Don’t shop, Adopt! Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery.

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SELF HELP GROUPS Ad Advance Directive Di ti W Workshop. k h Who Wh would ld make k your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. 715-781-4380 Jason.

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

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

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

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months).

Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding. Led by a certified breastfeeding counselor, who is also a registered nurse and a mother of four, attendees learn from, share with, and support other mothers who are breastfeeding. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding are strongly encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic, Boardroom, 2nd floor. No fee, no registration required, just stop by.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431.

No charge.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For information call Pat Skinner at

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Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public.

Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Amery Public Library at 6 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information.

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - S.T.A.R.S. (Surviving Trauma Advocacy Resource Group) Monday 4-5 p.m. in Amery, Tuesday 6-7 p.m. in Osceola, Wednesday 2-3 p.m. in Milltown and Thursday 6-7 p.m. in Milltown. Domestic Violence Education Class every other Wednesday from 10-noon in Milltown.

Burnett County - Monday 4-5 p.m. 715-349-7272. Barron County - Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. 715-651-4969.

For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting.

Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register.

Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105.

Family Child Care Professionals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome.

Families and Parenting. Milltown Parenting Group meets Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m., Milltown Family Group has dinner from 5-5:30 p.m. and F.U.N. from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information call CRA 715-825-4414. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting.

F Farm C Crisis. i i Information I f ti on financial, i l mental t l health, h lth legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does.

Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

GriefShare, a non-denominational special help seminar and support group for people experiencing the loss of a loved one is being held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The church is located at 1050 Keller Ave. N. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” For more information call St. Joseph Catholic church at 715-268-7717.

Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474.

Memory Cafe. Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia? Join us at the Amery Memory Cafe where individuals with memory concerns and their care partners, family and friends can laugh, learn and stay connected in a safe atmosphere.

The Memory Cafe meets at the Amery Area Community Center the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372. Memory Cafe is free to attend, and coffee and snacks are provided.

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. (only meets during the school year.)

MOPS and MOMsnext (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has a child at home is welcome, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential.

Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com.

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Wi i W We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs.

For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

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

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

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

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

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor.

Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980.

Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687.

Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls.

Yoga for Addiction Recovery Y12SR is a 12 step based discussion and yoga practice that is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. All A's are welcome. Old Chapel, Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, 7 p.m., Tuesdays.

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AMERY SCHOOLS

gurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad.

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Wednesday, May 8– K-5 Breakfast: Breakfast Egg Wrap, Yogurt Parfait, Cereal, Grahams, Fruit Choices.

6-12 Breakfast: Breakfast Egg Wrap, Yogurt Parfait, Cereal, Cheerio Bar-HS Only, Grahams, Fruit Choices.

Elementary School Lunch: Deluxe Nachos, Black Bean Salad, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Ham and Cheese Sandwich.

Intermediate School Lunch: Deluxe Nachos, Chicken Fajitas, Black Bean Salad, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Deluxe Nachos, Chicken Fajitas, Black Bean Salad, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Ham and Cheese Sandwich.

High School Lunch: Deluxe Nachos, Chicken Fajitas, Black Bean Salad, Pineapple Chunks, Garden Bar, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad.

Thursday, May 9– K-5 Breakfast: Cinnamon Waffles, Warrior Sandwich, Cereal, String Cheese, Fruit Choices.

6-12 Breakfast: Cinnamon Waffles, Warrior Sandwich, Cereal, Cheerio Bar-HS Only, String Cheese, Fruit Choices.

Elementary School Lunch: Chicken Alfredo Bake, Garlic Breadstick, Corn, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Yogurt Lunch.

Intermediate School Lunch: Chicken Alfredo Bake, Garlic Breadstick, Hot Ham and Cheese, Corn, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Chicken Alfredo Bake, Garlic Breadstick, Hot Ham and Cheese, Corn, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Yogurt Lunch.

High School Lunch: NEW! Build Your Own Macaroni & Cheese, Garlic Breadstick, Hot Ham and Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Garden Bar, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yo-

K-5 Breakfast: Mini French Toast, UBR, Cereal, Grahams, Fruit Choices.

6-12 Breakfast: Mini French Toast, UBR, Lemon Blueberry Brekkie, Cereal, Cheerio Bar-HS only, Grahams, Fruit Choices.

Elementary School Lunch: Pizza, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Ham and Cheese Sandwich.

Intermediate School Lunch: Pizza, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Ham and Cheese Sandwich.

High School Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad.

Cream Cheese, Lumberjack, Cereal, String Cheese, Fruit Choices.

6-12 Breakfast: Honey Wheat Bagel, Cream Cheese, Lumberjack, Cereal, Cheerio Bar-HS only, String Cheese, Fruit Choices.

Elementary School Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Bread Slice, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Yogurt Lunch.

Intermediate School Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Bread Slice, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Bread Slice, Corn, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Yogurt Lunch.

High School Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Bread Slice, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Pear Slices, Garden Bar, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, NEW! Chicken Fajita Salad.

Monday, May 13– K-5 Breakfast: Mini Cinnis, Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Grahams, Fruit Choices.

6-12 Breakfast: Mini Cinnis, Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Cheerio Bar-HS only, Grahams, Fruit Choices.

Elementary School Lunch: Brunch Lunch! Pancakes, Sausage Patty, Tri-Tator, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Garden Bar, Bologna Sandwich.

Intermediate School Lunch: Brunch Lunch! Pancakes, Sausage Patty, BBQ Pork Flatbread, Tri-Tator, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Garden Bar, Tuna Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Brunch Lunch!

Pancakes, Sausage Patty, Pork Carnita Sandwich, Tri-Tator, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Garden Bar, Cold Cut Deli Sandwich.

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Pancakes, Sausage Patty, Pork Carnita Sandwich, Baby Red Roaster Potatoes, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Garden Bar, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, NEW! Chicken Fajita Salad.

Tuesday, May 14– K-5 Breakfast: Honey Wheat Bagel,

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Wednesday, May 8– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal and Yogurt or Sausage and Cheese Sandwich, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Pizza Casserole and Breadstick or Peanut Butter Sandwich, Garden Salad Bar, Sliced Pears, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Muffin, Yogurt, Nutri Grain Bar, “Gripz” Graham Crackers, Sausage, Egg and Cheese Sandwich.

High school lunch: Pizza Casserole or Crispy Chicken Salad, Breadstick, Apples, Steamed Corn, Milk, Vegetables with Dip, Pears, Frozen Yogurt.

Thursday, May 9– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Mini Donuts, Cheese Omelet, Fruit Choice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Sloppy Joe or Grilled Chicken on a Bun, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Choices.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt

Parfait, Pop Tart, Mini Donuts, Muffin, Sausage Links.

High school lunch: Sloppy Joe or Grilled Chicken on a Bun, Curly Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Blueberries, Juice, Milk Choice.

Friday, May 10– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Cinnamon Roll, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Mini Corn Dogs or Chef Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Carrots with Dip, Applesauce, Milk.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Oatmeal Bar, Cinnamon Roll, Cereal Bar, Yogurt.

High school lunch: Mini Corn Dogs or Fish Sticks or Chef Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Milk, Carrots with Dip, Grapes, Slushie Fruit Cup.

Monday, May 13– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip “UBR”, Fruit Choice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Cheese Quesadilla or Taco in a Bag, Fixings, Refried Beans, Mandarin Oranges, “Jonny Pop” Fruit Bar, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal Bar, Sauage Links, Nutri Grain bar, Chocolate Chip “UBR”, Cereal Bar, Cheese Stick.

High school lunch: “Brunch Lunch”, Cheese Omlete, Donut, Sausage Links, Juice, Hash browns, Salsa, Orange Wedges, Milk, {Grilled Chicken Salad Option).

Tuesday,May 14– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Sausage Pizza, Graham Crackers, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Dinner Roll, Steamed Corn, Applesauce, Blueberries, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Mini Cinni, Scooby Bone Crackers, Muffin, Oatmeal, Yogurt.

High school lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Dinner Roll, Squash, Sliced Apples, Mixed Fruit, Milk Choices.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION laptop if you have MS Office 2016 or use one of ours. May 9, 14 & 16 from 6-8 p.

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Do NOT register for this class through Community Ed. Paint Like Bob Ross: "Posies" with Jay Rupp, a certified Bob Ross instructor. All supplies and materials included: paints, 16x20 inch canvas, and painting supplies. Your painting will be ready for you to frame and put up at home when you finish. Monday, May 13 from 5:30-9:30 p. Fee $59. Pre-register with Community Ed

The catalog is available at the Amery and Deer Park public libraries and all 4 schools. Pre-register for all classes through Amery Community Ed online at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-268-9771 x220 unless the class description indicates otherwise.

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Quilter's Bus Tour to the 2019 Annual MQ Quilt Show & Conference: Join us for a 2-day adventure to the 41st Annual MQ Quilt Show in Rochester with fun stops along the way. June 1415, only $155 per person includes: full-

time host Twila (quilting enthusiast!); motor coach with WIFI, DVD player and restrooms; dinner at the Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery; snacks on the bus; continental breakfast; double occupancy accommodations for 1 night; the MN Quilters Annual Quilt Show; visits to Pine Needles Quilt & Sew and Eagle Creek Quilt Shop; door prizes, treats & quilting fun! For details & registration, visit Amery Community Ed online or call 715-2689771 x220.

Learn to Golf! Adult course. After just 6 hours you’ll have the tools necessary to step onto the course and play with confidence. Class is designed to help novices get over their fear and get on the course in a low-pressure environment. We will cover rules, etiquette, and swing fundamentals and have clubs available if you don’t have your own. For men, women or youth ages 14+. Under age 14 welcome with a registered parent/guardian. Four Tuesdays in June from 5-6:30 p. Fee $44 includes one 9-hole weekday pass to the Amery Golf Club. Pre-register with Community Ed. Supply fee: $6 to pay at first class.

through Community Ed. Hunter Education – Three classes available: June 17-21 from 8:30-11:30 am; June 17-21 from 12:30-3:30 pm; June 2428 from 8:30-11:30 am. $10 Junior Golf for boys & girls completing grades K-9 – Lessons and course time on Mondays in June & July and Jr. Tournament August 4. $40 Tennis Clinic for boys & girls completing grades 5-11. June 10-14. Boys 8:30-10 am. Girls 10-11:30 am. $35 Tennis League for High School boys & girls – Tuesdays, June 11-July 9 from 6-7 p. $15 Tennis League for Youth completing grades 5-8 – Mondays, June 10-July 8 from 6-7 pm. $30 Softball Skills & Drills Camp for girls completing grades 4-8. June 17-20 from 1-4 pm. $55 Basketball Skills & Drills Camp for boys & girls completing grades 3-8.

July 15-18. Girls 8:30-11:30 am. Boys 1:30-4:30 pm. $75.

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Annual Fundraiser to Help Alleviate Childhood Hunger Many of you have heard of the Polk County Salvation Army BackPack Program. There are fundraisers done each year to support it. There are requests for donations periodically, requests for help and volunteers. What you may not know is why the program is so important. Poverty exists in our state. In Wisconsin, 1 in 6 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. The Backpack Program steps in when the need is great. Families in our local schools are offered the chance to participate in the Backpack program through the Salvation Army. If the family

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chooses to participate, they then receive one backpack full of food every Friday for the child to take home for the weekend. Each back pack contains one dinner, a breakfast, fruit, vegetable and a snack item and twice a month, the backpack has a milk coupon in it. Over 300 local families participate in the program.

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.

Of course, with programs like these, many hands make it possible. Currently, the Salvation Army has packing sites that are manned with volunteers helping those in need. Many of the packing sites are at local churches or businesses who take on this important task each week. Another part of this is the need for fundraisers to continue to provide food to these families who are in need. The cost of each backpack is roughly $7/week plus the cost of a gallon of milk on the weeks when the coupon is included. The cost is high but the reward is so great for so many.

One way the public can help to fund this program

2019 Amery Fall Festival

BUTTON DESIGN CONTEST OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

$50.00 prize for the winning design Theme: Celebrating 70 Years Size: Button must be sized to a 5” circle Media: Open, examples, graphic design, photography, drawing, painting, etc. If a photo is utilized, it must be taken by the entry of a local spot.

Quality: (applies only to digital) - must be resolution of at least 300dpi a/k/a pixels per inch DO NOT include text on the design; we will add Fall Festival 2019 Send all designs to: Amery Fall Festival, PO Box 1, Amery, WI 54001 Please include your name and contact information.

Deadline: Designs need be submitted by May 20, 2019.

Any questions, please contact April Ziemer at 715-268-8101 or 651-235-0515.

is by attending one of the fundraisers that support it. Coming up, June 7th at the Amery Fire Hall, the annual fundraising event will take place. This event has become very successful raising more funds each year. Beginning at 4pm on the 7th 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.”

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 715-268-2275. Organizers are asking for sponsors, silent auction items and bake sale items too. Items for the Silent Auction can be brought to the Cut Above in Amery Tuesday through Saturday leading up to the event or can be brought directly to the Amery Fire Hall the day of. Proceeds from this event will benefit all of the families in Polk County who receive the backpack. To learn more about the Backpack program visit www.saserenityhome.org to follow this event on Facebook go to: www.facebook. com/SerenityHomeShelter/

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Bosley wins two at Amery Invitational

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery Track and Field Invitational had a change of location this year and was hosted

by Osceola on April 30.

Despite losing home field advantage, the Warriors still managed to claim three event victories and place third of 16 teams in the boys division. The Amery girls wrapped up three third-place event finishes and secured the No. 6 spot in the team standings.

Mason Bosley was Ameryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only multi-event winner, claiming first in the boys 300-meter hurdles (42.77 seconds) and 4x400-meter relay (3:41.35). Joining Bosley in the 4x400 were Gus Wentz, Galen Coy and Alexis Castorena. Lance Waalen was the 100-meter dash champion (11.66 seconds).

Wentz added a second place finish in the 200-meter dash (24.10 seconds) while Dalton Johnson was runner up in the 100 (11.85 seconds).

Wentz completed a top three sweep by the Warriors in the 100-meter dash, finishing third (11.98 seconds). Bosley, Castorena, Mason Goulet and Dylan Thomsen claimed third in the 4x200 (1:37.84). And the 4x100 team (46.31 seconds) of Johnson, Waalen, Galen Coy and Wyatt Luchtenburg also took third place. Coy grabbed third in the high jump with a leap of 5-06 while Mason Helbig was sixth, clearing the same height.

Andrew Carlson placed fourth in the 3,200-meter run (10:47.88). Johnson did the same in the long jump with a mark of 1810.50.

Matt Knutson was fifth in the 110-meter hurdles (17.42 seconds), and Goulet placed the same in the 300-meter hurdles (45.24 seconds) while Knutson came in seventh (45.67 seconds). Bosley claimed fifth in the triple jump with a distance of 37-11.

The boys 4x800-meter relay team of Nick Erickson, Carlson, Josh Bohn and Castorena took fifth (8:57.75).

Girls Guiding the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; squad was Lydia Monson, who finished third in both the 300-meter hurdles (51.45 seconds)

and 4x800 meter relay (11:12.90). Jaidyn McAlpine, Megan Osero and Paighton Tyman joined her in the 4x800 while Marlee Dietrich placed third in the 100-meter hurdles (18.62 seconds).

Ella Williamson, Dietrich, Amanda Edwards and Monson added a fourth-place time of 4:34.24 in the 4x400-meter relay, and Williamson also claimed fourth in the high jump (4-08) and eighth in the long jump (13-08.25). Freshman Alaina Rivard snatched up fourth place in the discus throw (98-10).

Placing sixth were Osero (3,200, 14:01.84) and the 4x100-meter relay team of Alexis Werle, Edwards, Madilyn Heinn and Emma Wolf (55.75 seconds).

Werely, Edwards, Heinn and Wolf also placed seventh in the 4x200-meter relay (1:59.79). Dietrich earned eighth place in the triple jump (29-00).

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Rivard records four hits, four RBI in 21-3 victory

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s softball team exploded for 21 runs in five innings on April 30 to dominate St. Croix Central 21-3 in Amery.

The Warriors did the all of its damage despite having just two multi-base hits. Madelyn Granica, who was also the winning pitcher, and Ella Schmidt each recorded a double while the Warriors added another 13 singles.

Granica finished 2-for-3 with three runs. Schmidt hit 2-for-4 and tallied two RBI and two runs scored.

Autumn Rivard was a steady force at the plate, notching four hits, four RBI and two runs in five at bats.

Also earning two hits each were Julia Englebretson and Mariah Waalen. Englebretson tallied three RBI and three runs while Waalen tallied one RBI and two runs.

Others recording hits were Drew Granica, Drew Meyer and Abby Schmidt. Drew Granica scored three times and drove in one run while Abby Schmidt compiled two RBI and two runs.

Belle Meyer scored twice, and Ally Dahlberg and Kelsey Johnson each scored one run.

On the mound, Madelyn Granica struck out nine batters and scattered three hits.

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Autumn Rivard prepares to pitch while Ella Schmidt waits for the play at first.

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Drew Meyer waits for the pitch.

Martin sparks game-winning rally with 2-run homer

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s Jeremiah Sillman hit a line drive to centerfield with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning on April 26 to drive in Brett Forrest for an 8-7 home victory

over Grantsburg.

Kale Hopke forced the game into the extra inning when he hit a hard ground ball in the bottom of the seventh inning to drive in Sillman for the game tying run after trailing 5-7 heading into the inning.

Grady Martin began the rally the previous inning when he hit a tworun homer to cut into the Pirates’ 7-3 lead.

Forrest’s game-winning run gave Amery its first lead since claiming a 3-0 advantage in the first inning on a two-run

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single by Hopke and an RBI single by Alec Stern.

Grantsburg scored six runs in the fourth inning to overtake the lead.

Sillman finished 3-for-5 at the plate with two runs scored and one RBI. Hopke tallied 3 RBI on 1-for-4 hitting.

Forrest went 2-for-5 with a double and two

runs. Mac Smith was also 2-for-5 with a double and scored once.

Stern went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run, and Bryn Gouker hit 1-for-3 and crossed home plate once to round out the Warriors’ 13-hit and zero strikeout night.

Defensively, Stern got the win, pitching 6 2/3

innings where he struck out five batters and scattered nine hits and three walks while allowing seven runs (only three earned). Sillman pitched 1 1/3 inning, striking out one batter.

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Slow start dooms Warriors vs. Osceola

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Even riding the high of a big come-from-behind victory three days earlier wasn’t enough to drive the Amery baseball team past Osceola in its April 29 road contest.

The Chieftains (3-5) jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first three innings and cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Warriors (3-5), outhitting Amery 10-7.

Grady Martin and Max Kempf both hit 2-for-3 to lead the Amery offense.

Kempf scored one run and had the War-

riors’ only RBI. Mac Smith, Alex Stern and Kale Kopke each went 1-for-3 at the plate, and Jeremiah Sillman scored one run on a hitless night.

Martin took the loss on the mound, despite striking out five batters in three innings. He also gave up five hits, three walks and four earned runs.

Max Kempf pitched the final three innings, allowing give hits, two earned runs and two walks while striking out two batters.

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Julia Engebretson slides into home plate.

Autumn Rivard takes her place on first base.

Somerset upsets Amery softball, 7-4

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s softball team fell to 9-3-1 with a 4-7 loss to Somerset (5-8) on May 2. The Warriors tallied eight hits, including a double by Autumn Rivard, but gave

up 10 hits and five earned runs.

Taking the loss on the mound was Madelyn Granica, who pitched all six innings, striking out two batters and walking five.

Drew Granica was the only Amery batter with multiple hits, finishing 2-for-4 and scoring one run.

Peterson, Henningsgard tie for 10th in Prescott

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s golf team placed fifth in at Prescott’s Clifton Highlands Golf Course on April 29 with a score of 173 strokes in the second 9-hole Middle Border Conference Match of the day. Leading the Warriors were Tyler Peterson and Jackson Henningsgard who finished in a

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three-way tie for 10th place with 42 strokes.

Noah Ward added a 44-stroke performance while Parker Griffin tallied a 45. Fletcher Kjeseth finished in 54 strokes.

Tallying one hit each were Rivard, Madelyn Granica, Drew Meyer, Julia Engebretson, Ally Dahlberg and Mariah Waalen.

Rivard, Madelyn Granica and Ella Schmidt each scored once. Waalen finished with two RBI and Abby Schmidt, one RBI.

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Amery track sets numerous PRs at Simley Invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s track and field team put together a strong showing at the May 4 Simley Invitational in Inver Grove Heights. The boys team won their division by more than 50 points, while the girls finished solidly in second place among the six teams participating.

Stepping into the top spot in the boys’ 400-meter dash was Amery’s Alex Castorena Gonsalez (56.66 seconds). The Warriors also nearly completed a sweep of top finishes in the relays, winning the 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 and placing second in the 4x800.

Making up the 4x100 team were Dalton Johnson, Lance Waalen, Galen Coy and Wyatt Luchtenburg (46.45 seconds).

The 4x200 team was comprised of Johnson, Waalen, Tyler Reichert and Casey Anderson (1:37.54). Castorena-Gonsalez, Mason Bosley, Mason Goulet and Levi Ingham won the 4x400 in 3:43.66. Making up the 4x800 roster were Nick Erickson, Aldan Ziegler, Josh Bohn and Henry Budke (9:11.70).

Coy added a first-place finish in the high jump with a leap of 5-08 and winning by rule as teammate Mason Helbig cleared the same height and finished third. Jason Oft was fourth at 5-06.

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the pole vault with a height of 10-06 and Samuel Kelling took third at 7-00. Cameron Anderson was the long jump champion (17-05), and Bosley was tops in the triple jump with a personal record mark of 40-02.

Claiming fifth place in the long jump with a leap of 16-10.25 was Wyatt Luchtenburg. Oft earned eighth place in the triple jump (36-00).

In the 100-meter dash, Reichert (12.06 seconds) placed fourth while Casey Anderson (12.35 seconds) was eighth.

Reichert (24.49 seconds)

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Jenna Hendrickson

also claimed third in the 200 meters while Bosley (25.31 seconds) was seventh.

Jens Bjorge (2:18.30) and Ziegler (2:22.24) both set personal records in the 800-meter run, on the way to second and fourth place respective finishes. Budke finished fifth the race with a a time of 2:25.79.

In the 1,600-meter run, it was Andrew Carlson leading a trio of Amery placewinners as he recorded a PR time of 5:04.38 to finish in third place. Erickson (5:12.11) and Grant Hoff (5:21.13)

finished fourth and eighth, respectively.

Carlson, Josh Bohn and Samuel Kelling claimed the No. 2, 3 and 6 spots, respectively in the 3,200-meter run with times of 10:54.90, 11:50.20 and 12:01.60.

Helbig (17.57 seconds) placed second the 110-meter hurdles while Bosley, Mason Goulet and Jack Smestad went third, fourth and eighth in the 300-meter hurdles.

Waalen placed third in the shot put with a personal record toss of 35-07 while Castorena also PR’d at 34-06 for fifth place.

Austin De Leon snagged sixth place in the discus throw with a distance of 90-01. Cameron Anderson came in seventh at 67-00.

Girls Marlee Dietrich continued to show her skill at the front of the Amery pack, winning the long jump (14-10.25) and triple jump (32-01), 300-meter hurdles (49.58 seconds) and 100-meter hurdles (18.30 seconds). Alaina Rivard added a discus victory (99-03).

Jaidyn McAlpin, Paighton Tyman, Lydia Monson and Alexis Werle placed first in the 4x400-meter relay (4:31.90). Monson also won the 800-meter run with a personal record time of 2:38.69.

The 4x100 and 4x200-meter relay teams both placed second. Making up the 4x100 roster was Madilyn Heinn, Tyman, Emma Wolf and Jenna Hendrickson (56.59 seconds). The 4x200 team

was comprised of Monson, Tyman, Heinn and Wolf (2:00.80).

Alexis Werle and Amanda Edwards placed third and fourth, respectively, in the 100 meter dash with times of 13.60 seconds and 13.68 seconds. Werle (27.68 seconds) and Heinn (29.57 seconds) were third and sixth, respectively in the 200-meter dash.

Edwards (third, 1:07.12) and McAlpine (fifth, 1:08.51) both placed in the 400-meter run while Ella Gould placed eighth (3:13.01) in the 800-meter run.

Megan Osero claimed seventh place in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 6:34.22 and Crystal Livingston (1:01.68) was sixth in the 300-meter hurdles.

In the shot put, Alaina Rivard (30-01) and Hendrickson (29-05) filled the No.2 and 3 spots, respectively. Jenna Hendrickson (76-03) and Ella Gould (66-11) were third and fifth, respectively in the discus throw.

Monson (4-06) and Livingston (4-00) occupied the No. 2 and 8 spots in the high jump standings, and Tyman snagged sixth place in the long jump (14-00.25).

Team Scores Boys Amery 181, Simley 130, Math & Science Academy 93, St. Paul Harding 64, St. Paul Washington 46, Twin Cities Academy 31

Girls

Simley 194, Amery 143, St. Paul Washington 55, Math & Science Academy 38, Twin Cities Academy 38, Twin Cities Academy 27, St. Paul Harding 5

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Altoona slips past Amery tennis

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ tennis team was handed a tough 3-4 loss by Altoona on April 29 despite controlling the action in each of the top three singles matches with excellent shot placement.

At No. 1 singles, Noah Rademaker defeated John Fox, 6-2, 6-2. Luke Julson added a 6-1, 6-0 Amery victory at No. 2 singles against

Trevort Kepon. And Daniel Marquand beat Andy Hoff, 6-2, 6-4, at No. 3 singles.

In three of the remaining four matches, Amery took at least four games from the Rails. The closest match loss came at No. 2 doubles where Jake Oman and Joseph Wentz fell 4-6, 5-7 to Dan Harris and Noah Kaiser.

“With each match play experience, I see the guys getting better and better,” said Amery Coach

Tanya Julson. “We will be working on winning the important points, finishing deuce games and closing out sets. ... The doubles teams are working together, communicating and improving. The teams are winning more points and games and the matches are getting closer. (The) No. 2 doubles team played a very exciting match.

They used good strategy and had many winning volleys at the net.”

Amery goes 1-1-1 in Baldwin Quad

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s tennis team took on three opposing schools on May 3 when it competed in a quad in Baldwin and found a mixed bag of results.

Starting with a 5-2 victory over Ellsworth, the Warriors had the tables turned on them when they fell 2-5 to Ashland. They then finished the day with a 3-3 tie against Baldwin as the deciding match was called due to lack of daylight.

“We used this opportunity to gain experience and have some fun trying new things,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. “The team did very well making changes and adjustments as the line up was different for each match and never the same as during a regular conference dual. Sometimes there were singles players playing doubles and the other way around.

I wanted the guys to have to think and challenge themselves. A few of them had never played singles and they stepped up and won their match. It was fun to watch them

learn, grow, and have success! All varsity and JV players were able to play at least 2 varsity matches.”

Amery 5, Ellworth 2 Amery picked up three singles victories and two doubles wins against Ellsworth.

Noah Rademaker shut out Louis Gromaire in the No. 1 singles match, but Dayne Gehrman had a very different experience at No. 2 singles as he topped Connor Price 6-3, 5-7, 10-7. Irving Sanchez posted a 6-2, 6-1 win over Peter Olson in the No. 4 singles match.

At No. 1 doubles, Ethan Mork and Kenny Lepak defeated Leo Bergner and Lucas Flom, 6-3, 6-2.

Jake Oman and Joseph Wentz blasted Liam Moore and Breven Bundy, 6-1, 6-0.

Mikey Collins nearly gave the Warriors a sixth victory at No. 3 singles where he lost to Owen McChane, 6-0, 5-7, 10-12.

Amery 2, Ashland 5 Lepak gave the Warriors their only singles victory against Ashland when he edged Tim Meyer 6-4, 6-7 (1), 10-6 in the No. 2 match.

Simon Panek and Irving Sanchez added a No. 3 doubles win over Jason Van Horn and Logan Huting, 6-4, 4-6, 11-9.

The three-set matches continued at No. 3 and 4 singles where Ashland came out on top against Daniel Marquand (4-6, 6-4, 7-10) and Dayne Geherman (6-1, 1-6, 3-10), respectively.

Amery 3, Baldwin-Woodville 3 Rademaker picked up a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Zach Nilssen in the No. 1 singles match of the Warriors’ showdown with the Blackhawks and Wentz tallied a 6-4, 3-6, 10-6 win over Carter VanSomeren in the No. 4 singles match.

Luke Julson and Oman gave the Warriors their third victory of the dual at No. 2 doubles when they defeated Joe Sorgel and Michael Oldenberg, 6-1, 6-2.

Mork and Lepak were tied 3-3 with Alek Gerrits and Jack Kaiser in the No. 1 doubles match when it was called for darkness.

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Irving Sanchez hits a volley at the net.

Warrior tennis earns rare victory over Regis

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys tennis team picked up an exciting 4-3 victory over Eau Claire Regis last week, sweeping the Ramblers in singles action.

Coach Tanya Julson speculated that his may have been Amery’s first ever boys tennis victory over Regis.

“The team is gaining experience and confidence with each match, and it is showing on the courts,” she said.

Noah Rademaker earned a 6-2,

6-0 victory at No. 1 singles against Gavin Bowe. Luke Julson topped Keaton Comero, 6-3, 6-0 in the No. 2 singles spot.

Daniel Marquand had the longest match of the night, coming from behind to defeat Jack Merrick, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 at No. 3 singles.

Dayne Gehrman secured the team victory with a 7-6 (3), 6-0 win at No. 4 singles over Anderson Lowry.

Coach Julson said, both Marquand and Gehrman “did an excellent job of outlasting their opponents and staying tough through

the final point.”

Ethan Mork and Kenny Lepak put up a good fight at No. 1 doubles, falling 1-6, 6-7(4) to Mitchell Merkel and Brent Martin.

Mork and Lepak “stepped up their consistency from the back court and started putting volleys in away at the net,” Coach Julson said.

While the No. 2 and 3 doubles teams tallied just three combined game victories, Coach Julson said, “both teams had excellent footwork and communication with their partners.”

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Daniel Marquand returns a serve.

Peterson places 20th at two-day invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys golf team participated in the two-day Scott Miller Invitational May 3 and 4 in Hayward. The Warriors finished in the 14th team position with a total of 710 strokes at the

24-team event.

Individually, Tyler Peterson led the Warriors with a score of 163 strokes to finish 20th of 120 players from northwest Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Noah Ward shot a 178 while Jackson Henningsgard tallied a 184. Parker Griffin’s two-day

total was 185 and Fletcher Kjeseth shot a 205.

Day one of the competition was at the Hayward Golf & Tennis Club. Peterson led the way with an 82 (41-41). Griffin was next with an 85 (42-43).

Henningsgard came in with a 92 (44-48), and Ward had a 93

(45-48). Kjeseth wrapped up the first day with a 103 (50-53).

Day two was played at Big Fish Golf Club, a Pete Dye-designed course. Peterson shot an 81 (37-44), followed by Ward 85 (41-44), Henningsgard 92 (40-52), Griffin 100 (45-55) and Kjeseth 102 (48-54).

The medalist honor went to Rice Lake’s Simon Cuskey with a total of 147.

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Warriors pitch 1-hitter to top Prescott

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s baseball team improved to 4-5 on May 2 with a 6-1 home victory over Prescott.

After falling behind 1-0 in the first inning on a sacrifice fly, the Warriors began a rally in

the third inning that resulted in runs each of their last four innings at bat.

Max Kempf scored the tying run in the third inning on a Brett Forrest fielder’s choice grounder to second base. Then Jeremiah Sillman scored the game-winner the following

inning on a Prescott error.

Bryn Gouker hit 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored to lead the Amery offense. Brett Forrest added a 2-for-4 outing at the plate that included two RBI and one run.

Sillman scored two runs on 1-for-3 hitting. Mac Smith,

Pake Brown, Kempf and Kale Hopke each tallied one hit.

Mike Kurschinski and Kempf each had one run, and Grady Martin notched an RBI. Hopke was the winning pitcher, throwing 5 1/3 innings while notching in five strikeouts, six walks, one hit and one

run. Forrest pitched the final 1 2/3 innings, striking out two batters and walking two.

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Griffin places second, Amery third in Ellsworth

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s golf team put together is strongest showing at Middle Border Conference meet this season on April 29 when it traveled to Ellsworth

and posted a third-place team score of 167.

Just two points behind Osceola, the Warriors received an outstanding performance from Parker Griffin who shot a 38 and finished in a threeway tie for second place. Noah

Ward and Tyler Peterson also finished in the points with eighth and ninth place scores of 41 and 42, respectively.

Jackson Henningsgard shot a 46 and Thomas Albrightson, a 49. Otto Whitley finished in 58 strokes.

The effort left the Warriors tied with Baldwin-Woodville for fourth place in the conference team standings for the season and bumped Griffin into the No. 7 spot in the individual season standings while Peterson moved in the the No.

Clear Lake 4x800 takes first at Amery Invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake’s boys’ track and field team placed seventh of 15 teams at the 2019 Amery Invitational held in Osceola on April 30.

Highlighting the evening was the performance of the boys 4x800-meter relay team of Kincaid Hughes, Colton Stahl, Isaac Pearson and Adam Loenser, who won their race by nearly 6 seconds with a time of 8:35.59.

Pearson also put together third place performances in the 800-meter run (2:09.42) and 3,200-meter run (10:32.01).

Ed Garcia snagged fifth place in

the 400-meter dash (53.83 seconds).

And the 4x400-meter relay team of Croix Hughes, Kincaid Hughes, Garcia and Stahl finished sixth (3:53.47).

The girls were led by Jazzy Christiansen, who placed sixth in the discus throw with a toss of 91-10. The 4x100-meter relay team of Abby Keller, Molly Peterson, Aubree Schramski and Lizzie Rosen placed eighth with a time of 56.83 seconds. Keller, Rosen Schramski and Brooklyn Tolzman also took eighth in the 4x200 (2:01.49).

Team Scores Girls

Prescott 87, St. Croix Falls 85, Prairie Farm 53, Amery 43, Somerset 31.50, Glenwood City 31, Spooner 26, Grantsburg 25, Frederic/Luck 22, Turtle Lake/Clayton 20, Ellsworth 20, Barron 15.50, Boyceville 8, Clear Lake 5

Boys

Osceola 137, St. Croix Falls 112, Amery 101, St. Croix Central 82, Somerset 68, Barron 34.5, Clear Lake 33.5, Prescott 30, Glenwood City 26, Ellsworth 23, Grantsbug 22, Frederic/Luck 15, Spooner 9, Turtle Lake/Clayton 4, Prairie Farm 2

Osceola 137, St. Croix Central 90,

On April 29, the Clear Lake softball team was tested in a big way as it took on the Lakeland East Conference leading Cornell/Lake Holcombe squad, and picked up a big 8-7 upset victory.

While pitchers for both teams

managed to keep the game scoreless through the first two innings.

The Knights scored four runs in the top of the seventh to claim a two-run advantage. But the Warriors managed to knot the score with two runs in the bottom of the inning, forcing the game into extra innings.

Clear Lake’s Kaylee Madison

recorded a hit up the middle after base hits by Julianna Rosen and Kate Peterson to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Madison Zimmer earned the win, throwing 105 strikes and 41 balls on the way to collecting 12 strikeouts.

Peterson places 3rd, Warriors 2nd at Bristol Ridge

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s golf team upped its game once again on April 30th at Bristol Ridge Golf Course in Somerset amid cold and rainy conditions. The Warriors recorded their first runner-up team finish of the season, tying with Osceola with a

score of 179.

The performance also moved the Warriors past Baldwin-Woodville for fourth place in the Middle Border Conference season standings.

Guiding the team with a third place individual score of 42 was Tyler Peterson. Noah Ward shot a 44 to finish in five-way tie for fifth place.

Team Scores St. Croix Central 159, Osceola 165, Amery 167, New Richmond 168, Baldwin-Woodville 184, Prescott 191, Somerset 220, Ellsworth 223.

Simeon earns three Top 4 finishes

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Turtle Lake/Clayton’s girls and boys track and field teams placed 12th and 14th, respectively at the 16-team Amery Invite, held in Osceola on April 30.

Sophomore Alexandra Simeon placed third in the girls 400-meter dash (1:03.55) and high jump (4-10) and fourth in the 200-meter dash (28.44 seconds). She also qualified for the finals of the 100-meter dash with the seventh fastest time, but false started in the finals.

Freshman Kirstan Keppen added a seventh place performance in the 100-meter hurdles (19.33 seconds), and senior Felecia Monio was eighth in the discus throw (88-03).

On the boys’ side, Thomas Hoffman earned fifth place in the 800-meter run (2:11.81).

Team Scores Girls

Warriors upset league leading Cornell/Lake Holcombe in nine innings

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11 spot.

Jackson Henningsgard was one stroke of the the points with a score of 46 while Fletcher Kjeseth wrapped things up with a 47. Parker Griffin posted a 49 Team Scores New Richmond 171, Osceola 179, Amery 179, St. Croix Central 181, Baldwin-Woodville 191, Somerset 208, Prescott 216, Ellsworth 245

Osceola 137, St. Croix Central 90, Prescott 87, St. Croix Falls 85, Prairie Farm 53, Amery 43, Somerset 31.50, Glenwood City 31, Spooner 26, Grantsburg 25, Frederic/Luck 22, Turtle Lake/Clayton 20, Ellsworth 20, Barron 15.50, Boyceville 8, Clear Lake 5

Boys

Osceola 137, St. Croix Falls 112, Amery 101, St. Croix Central 82, Somerset 68, Barron 34.5, Clear Lake 33.5, Prescott 30, Glenwood City 26, Ellsworth 23, Grantsbug 22, Frederic/Luck 15, Spooner 9, Turtle Lake/Clayton 4, Prairie Farm 2

Clear Lake softball 10-runs Flambeau

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake’s bats were hot on a cold April 30th evening as its softball team racked up 16 hits in a 14-4 blowout of the Flambeau Falcons. The game lasted just five innings.

The Warriors played outstanding defense, according to Coach Ann Miner, as the outfielders catching everything hit to them.

With the win, Clear Lake improved its record to 4-3 overall and 4-2 in the Lakeland East Conference.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Mom's the Bomb!: Saturday, May 11. All ages. (10:00 am) Celebrate your mom, grandmother, aunt, yourself, or special gal in your life at this Mother's Day event. Make seed bombs and enjoy a special treat. This is a combined program between Youth and Adult Services so come one, come all, and celebrate Mom! Please register (call or visit amerylibrary.org).

Summer Reading Is Coming!

Registration for this summer's reading program, A Universe of Stories, begins Monday, June 10. Watch our website for more information about upcoming summer programs.

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.

Right off the Reel: Thursday, May 9th, 5:30 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. Dave Evenson presents his book on Gordon MacQuarrie, who is best known for his Old Duck Hunters Association stories in popular outdoor magazines. Gordon was a full-time outdoor columnist for the Milwaukee Journal for 20 years. Dave Evenson's book is a collection of 84 of his best stories!

FREE EVENT, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Dementia Live: Tuesday, May 14th, 3-6 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. Dementia Live offers a unique inside-out understanding of dementia and aging. Participants will gain a heightened awareness of the challenges faced by those who live with dementia. Learn tips and tools to improve communications and care. Please

allow 30 minutes for this engaging and remarkable experience. This opportunity is FREE, please call Carrie Myers of the ADRC at 877-485-2372 to schedule your 20-minute session.

Thursday, August 8th @ 5:30 PM, Women Who Stargaze: Be inspired by the women who persisted as astronomers and how they shaped our view of the Cosmos.

Third Thursday: Kindness Rocks Thursday, May 16th, 5:30 PM-7 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. This month we're paining Kindness Rocks! We'll decorate and paint rocks with uplifting, encouraging, and fun messages, and then place them all over Amery. Spread kindness and joy! Want to learn more? Visit thekindnessrocksproject.com

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for May is Bear Town by Fredrik Backman.

Summer Learning Program for Adults: Registration for the Adult Summer Reading Program opens on June 10th! Sign up at the Circulation Desk or on our website, and enter to win prizes all summer long. All entries are eligible for a Grand Prize.

The Amery Area Public Library is also hosting three stellar programs related to this year's theme: A Universe of Stories! All are FREE EVENTS with NO REGISTRATION required.

Wednesday, July 31st @ 5:30 PM: The Man Who Painted the Universe Follow the story of Frank A. Kovac, Jr. from his childhood fascination with stargazing to repeated attempts to build his own planetarium in the North Woods of Wisconsin.

ASHLAND, Wisconsin – Caitlyn Severson of Clayton, a senior at Northland College, has been named to the dean's list for outstanding academic performance during the winter 2018-2019 term.

To qualify for the dean's list, full-time students must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale with no grade less than a "C." Northland College is a private liberal arts college located in northern Wisconsin.

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

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

Tuesday, June 18th @ 5:30 PM: Chad Lewis: UFO Wisconsin Each year hundreds of people witness something in the sky they can't explain. This program looks at some of the most amazing UFO encounters WI has to offer.

Caitlyn Severson named to Northland College Winter Dean's List

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, May 30th from 4:00-7:00 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, June 1st from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Check out the website Check out the library website at amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary.

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

Christian Women’s Connection March 18 River Valley Christian Women’s Connection invites women of all ages to, “Let’s Have Some Spring Tea” 11:30 luncheon on Monday, May 20 at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, 1 Summit Ave., Center City, MN. The Special Feature is “Polite SocieTEA” by Kathi Kirchoff.

Dress up, wear a hat and bring your favorite tea cup. Kim Glenna will sing for us and LeAnn Brechler’s inspirational talk is “Be Happy Anyway” – fond moments and memories of my mother.

Reservations are necessary by Tuesday noon, May 14. Call Shirley at 715-755-2656. The cost is $12, payable at the door. The once-a-month luncheons move to different sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin, so be sure to look for the article in this newspaper. This is not a club, so come with a friend as often as you can. First timers are expected and welcome. For specific questions, call Diane, 651-808-8579.

24th Annual AMERY TRAIL DAYS

With Memorial Day being celebrated on Monday, May 27, deadlines for the May 28 issue will be:

COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES

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BIRTHS

Amery Hospital & Clinic Blake Matthew Vadner Blake Matthew Vadner, baby boy, 8 lbs 5 oz, was born April 5 to Angela and Duane Vadner of Luck.

Nova Jean Madsen Nova Jean Madsen, baby girl, 7 lbs 5 oz, was born April 12 to Kaitlyn Miller and Rick Madsen of Clayton.

Kathrin Rose Tallent Kathrin Rose Tallent, baby girl, 8 lbs 13.5 oz, was born April 12 to Samantha and Rich Tallent of Frederic.

Bennett Nathan Reeve Bennett Nathan Reeve, baby boy, 7 lbs 12 oz, was born April 20 to Kris and Nathan Reeve of Amery.

Jaxson Barry Zbleski Jaxson Barry Zbleski, baby boy, 6 lbs 3.5 oz, was born April 29 to Sheri and Aaron Zbleski of Milltown.

Mason Matthew Rush Mason Matthew Rush, baby boy, 8 lbs 14.5 oz, was born May 1 to Erica Rush of Turtle Lake.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center Cooper Martin Carlson Cooper Martin Carlson, baby boy, 7 lbs 15 oz, was born April 16 to Kendra and Michael Carlson of Luck.

Claire Elizabeth Eisenbraun Claire Elizabeth Eisenbraun, baby girl, 8 lbs 12 oz, was born April 19 to Laura and Derek Eisenbraun of Grantsburg.

Jeremiah P. Lambright Jeremiah P. Lambright, baby boy, 7 lbs 15 oz, was born April 20 to Clara and Perry Lambright of Bloomer.

Leighton Rose Carroll Leighton Rose Carroll, baby girl, 6 lbs 9 oz, was born April 24 to Mehgan and Dustin Carroll of Sunrise, MN.

Rain Ruth Shaleen Rain Ruth Shaleen, baby girl, 7 lbs 10 oz, was born April 26 to Kelsey and Richard Shaleen of Lindstrom, MN.

Kevin Joseph Klatt Kevin Joseph Klatt, baby boy, 7 lbs 2 oz, was born April 29 to Tracy and Joel Klatt of Grantsburg.

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Kids Heart Challenge This was Lien Elementaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12th year participating in the Kids Heart Challenge, formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart or Hoops for Heart. SHAPE and the American Heart Association parted ways so neither group could use the old names thus the new name Kids Heart Challenge.

All funds collected still went to the American Heart Association.

Lien collected $10,081.00. We will receive a $500.00 US games reward or gift certificate and a $350.00 direct contribution to the school. The direct monetary contribution to the school is new this year allowing schools to purchase equipment at other places rather than just through US Games.

Also new this year was students could choose a daily healthy option. The three options were getting 60 minutes of exercise every day, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or performing a good deed. They also sent little certificates for me to hand out as teachers were able to recommend a student who was caught doing a good deed. I gave out several of these certificates and it was fun to see the smiles on the faces of the students who received one.

Students were able to create their own heart hero online as they earned points through the Kids Heart Challenge website. There were several ways to earn points by watching videos on the specific heart heroes, perform their daily health habit which could be changed daily, play games on the website, and collect donations.

The fun interactive heart hero characters reinforced both emotional and physical well-being. Each heart hero came with a healthy message for students to learn about and hopefully let it become a lifelong healthy habit. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finnâ&#x20AC;? stands up for others and promotes a hearthealthy lifestyle. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Echoâ&#x20AC;? is the protector of happy hearts and supports others and protects them from heart disease.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oscarâ&#x20AC;? is the lder from sodium and warns us to avoid excess sodium. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sprinklesâ&#x20AC;? is the heart healthy pacesetter telling us to get 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

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It was another great year and a huge thank-you to all families who were able to collect donations. A big thank you to Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market for supplying granola bars and Central Auto and Towing for supplying water bottles to all of our students in 4K-2nd grade.

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Central Auto Body & Towing donated all water to the students.

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The top three money-raisers were (left to right): Layne Penard, Abbie Hanson, and Abbie Sarsland.

AUCTION Sunday, May 12th â&#x20AC;˘ 11 am Located at Good Old Days Auction House, Milltown, WI, 1 block east of the Holiday gas station, Hwy 35 The complete sale is property of

Marguerite Hallquist Personal Representative JoAnn Hallquist of Amery, Wisconsin The following is only a categorized listing, please check our website for photos and complete listing or call Tom at 715-501-8254 or Kay at 715-501-8255, goodolddayssales.com.

High quality antique and modern furniture, cast iron items, Griswold, Wagner and others, antique and collectible glassware, corks, butter crocks, jugs, butter churn, and more, linens, bedding, towels, pillows, etc., yard and garden items, rear tine tiller, mower, garden and yard tools, lawn furniture, farm primitives, water pump and other items, pictures and frames and other wall decor, enamelware and other old kitchen items, art glass, chest freezer, Persian rugs and other rugs, modern kitchen items, many interesting collectibles, pewter, etc.

Auction conducted by Good Old Days Sales, Tom Rusk License No. 465-53 and Clarion Lane No. 145 Check for auction items on our website.

No buyers premium

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Mad City Money teaches students about smart spending and saving

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WCU helped the Amery High School host Mad City Money Personal Financial Literacy Simulation for all of the Amery Juniors and Juniors from Clear Lake.

Volunteers pictured are, front row (left to right): Carrin Brookshaw, Carlson SV; Danielle Andersen, WESTconsin Credit Union; Jim Richison, WESTconsin Credit Union; Richel Mount, WESTconsin Credit Union; Allie Peterson, Amery Chevrolet; Natalie Keller, Amery Chevrolet; Stephanie Binstock, Huntington Bank; Bridget Anderson, WITC; Tammy Jackson, WESTconsin Credit Union. Not pictured: Amery High School Business teachers: Cheryl Lee, Ramona Lockwood, and Mike Rose. Back Row (left to right): Aaron Mork, WESTconsin Credit Union; Chief Tom Marson, Amery Police Dept.; Erik Hellie, Noah Insurance; Paul Issakson, Mayor; Lindsey Pratt, WESTconsin Credit Union; Josh Pratt, Arrow Building Center; Steve Schmidt, SMC; Paul Shafer, Amery Econ. Development; Megan Evan, WITC; Jackie Vanhuekolm, PBEC; Diana Martinson, PBEC; Shari Overby, WESTconsin Credit Union.

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7 tips for supporting loved ones who are recovering from addiction Expert gives advice for how to help an addict, and explains what a healthy relationship with a recovering addict looks like BY: BRIAN FRANCIS, CLINICAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR PROGRAMS FOR CHANGE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC

As a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked with a number of individuals and their loved ones in recovery from chemical dependency. Chemical dependency is a family disease and impacts not only the person thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s using, but also those who surround them. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked in the chemical dependency field since 2013 helping both adolescents and adults.

One of the most common questions Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m asked by loved ones is â&#x20AC;&#x153;What can I do to help?â&#x20AC;?

Chances are you know someone who is recovering from addiction and could use your support. Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a close family member or friend. Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a colleague. Or maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s someone you know â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know too well.

A national survey from 2016 found that around 1 in 10 Americans age 12 or older had used an illicit drug in the past 30 days. The same study found that 1 in 15 Americans had been heavy alcohol users over the course of the month. And sadly, with abuse of prescription painkillers and heroin continuing to rise, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unlikely that these stats have gotten any better.

SO HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT A RECOVERING ADDICT? When someone you care about is living with addiction, there will always be obstacles to overcome. Not every situation will have clear answers. Some choices will be hard to make. Still others will have ultimatums that are hard to keep. Remember: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about catching them when they fall. Rather, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reaching out a hand to them so they can get back up.â&#x20AC;?

Here are 7 tips to keep in mind as you support your loved one in their recovery journey: 1. Take care of yourself first.

Having significant problems with substance use is a chronic illness. It not only affects the person who is using, but everyone close to them. Family and friends often place the needs of their loved one above their own. That results in a lack of self-care, increased illness and sometimes struggles with depression and anxiety. Taking care of your own physical, emotional, spiritual and mental needs will leave you better able to help your loved one through the difficult journey of recovery.

2. Remember that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re human, not a monster.

Addiction is a disease. It results in a distorted value system that shifts toward supporting ongoing substance use. It is OK to get frustrated or angry with

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your loved one and, for your own well-being, you may need to limit your contact if your loved one is actively using. But be wary of treating the person like an outcast or a disgrace to the family. This can shame your loved one and interfere with them reaching out for support. Once they enter recovery, though, communicate with them and try to understand how substance misuse became a routine part of their life.

3. Realize there is a lot about substance abuse to learn.

Having feelings of fear, worry and anger is understandable and normal. As with any other chronic illness, the more informed you are the better you will be able to support your loved one. You can help them, and yourself, by educating yourself. Learn more about substance use disorder, interventions, treatment methods and recovery programs by visiting Al-Anon.org, AmericanAddictionCenters.org and Alcohol.org. And know that now is not the time to nag, preach or lecture your loved one about what they should have done, how things could have been better or how wrong they are. Seek help on how to approach your loved one about their addiction so they can get treatment for it by contacting a local mental health therapist or the Behavioral Health Center at 715-2680060.

HealthPartners alcohol and substance abuse recovery treatment programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota include: â&#x20AC;˘ Amery Hospital & Clinic Programs for Change in Amery, Wis. | 715-268-0060 â&#x20AC;˘ Hudson Hospital & Clinic Programs for Change in Hudson, Wis. | 715-531-6755 â&#x20AC;˘ Westfields Hospital & Clinic Programs for Change in New Richmond, Wis. | 715-243-2900 â&#x20AC;˘ Regions Hospital Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (ADAP) in St. Paul, Minn. | 651-254-4804 4. Be careful not to use your love and comfort as a weapon.

Being in a close relationship with someone who is addictively using substances can be very challenging.

But saying things like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you loved me, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d quit,â&#x20AC;? is destructive behavior that almost always backfires. Instead, convey your concerns with your love. Remind your loved one often that you are willing to be their recovery support and that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not alone. Tell them that you love them enough to see them live. At the same time, continue to remind yourself that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK to set limits with your loved one. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do for another person is to allow

them to experience the consequences of their actions.

This does not mean you are punishing your loved one.

It does mean, however, that you are no longer shielding them from the results of their behavior.

5. Know that you can give recovery support without enabling their addictions.

Severe substance use disorder can put a strain on or deplete peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances. It can bring up legal troubles. It can put people in physical danger. And it can lead to all sorts of other problematic scenarios. Family and friends tend to try to protect the person who is using from those consequences. But that often has the unintended effect of helping the addiction get worse.

People in early recovery typically need emotional and material support in early recovery. This support is helpful and healthy, but let them know you will only be supporting their recovery efforts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nothing else.

Focus on supporting your loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s healthy, future goals, such as continuing education or finding a job.

6. Understand they must learn from their mistakes.

Allow the person to learn how to gracefully reject tempting offers by themselves. And let them develop the ability to speak about their problems with substance use without shame. Your role in their support circle is to help them if they slip. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also to continue giving them love and encouragement.

7. Be prepared for recovery support being a lifelong process.

Remember that change is gradual and may have ups and downs. A multi-year study of people with addiction showed that only about a third of recovering individuals who had been sober for less than a year remained abstinent. That means 2 out of 3 recovering addicts will likely relapse within their first year of recovery. As time goes on in sobriety, the chances for relapse drops, and relapses are not an indication of failure. Instead, they are a sign that the method of treatment needs to be changed.

Your loved one might relapse several times before finding a treatment method that works for them to stay on track. Stability in life is difficult to achieve â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even for sober people! So continue to be supportive of your loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts. Millions of people who were once struggling with destructive problems of alcohol or other substance dependence are now living happy, fulfilling and productive lives.

Still time to be part of Lifelong Singers There are two more scheduled rehearsals for anyone interested in becoming part of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first dementia friendly community choir, the St. Croix Valley Lifelong Singers.

Linda Iwaszko of Osceola is coordinating the rehearsals scheduled in at Fristad Lutheran Church in Centuria on May 16, and at Amery Congregational church on June 6, all from 6-7 p.m.

The choir will make its debut performance at Music

by Heart in Lakefront Park on June 9 as part of Dementia Friendly Sunday. The program will include old favorites like America the Beautiful, You are My Sunshine and Happy Trails. Attendance at all the rehearsals is not required to participate in Music by Heart. The choir is open to all ages and abilities.

For more information call or text Iwaszko at (715)494-0385. For more information about how churches can participate in Dementia Friendly Sunday, or about the Life Long Singers Choir, contact Angie Pilgrim, Programs Officer for the St. Croix Valley Foundation, at apilgrim@scvfoundation.org.

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4th Annual Polk County Suicide Awareness Walk welcomes John Moe May 18, 2019 at Pine Park in Balsam Lake Event features Podcast Star and Make It OK Stigma Reduction Theme Balsam Lake, WI – The 4th annual Polk County Suicide Awareness Walk (PCSAW) takes place Saturday, May 18 at Pine Park in Balsam Lake. The event is an opportunity for the community to come together to remember loved ones lost to suicide, and to raise money in support of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. It includes a 5K walk and run, survivor memorials, mental health resources and a program featuring podcast and public radio star John Moe. The event benefits The Mental Health Task Force of Polk County (MHTF), a nonprofit organization that works to improve mental health in Polk County through education and innovative programming.

This year’s event features special guest John Moe. John is the host and creator of the award-winning hit podcast, “The Hilarious World of Depression,” as well as an in-demand speaker around the country. The author of three books (Dear Luke, We Need to Talk, Darth: And Other Pop Culture Correspondences; The Deleted Emails Of Hillary Clinton; and Conservatize Me), his writing has appeared in numerous humor anthologies as well as The New York Times Magazine, McSweeney’s, The Seattle Times, and many more publications. He has hosted nationally distributed public radio programs such as Wits, Weekend America, and Marketplace Tech Report, and his radio work has been featured on Marketplace, All Things Considered, and Morning Edition.

The Walk also features “Make It OK,” a campaign to reduce the stigma associated with mental illnesses.

Join us as we spread the word, stop the silence and Make It OK to talk about mental health.

Individual registration is $10 for adults, children are invited to participate for free. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Pre-walk events begin at 8:30 a.m and includes team photos, guest speakers, and other information. The Walk begins at 9 a.m. John Moe appears

Improve your golf game from the inside out at May 18 class Befriend your inner critic and receive the secret, game-changing gift they want you to have at a class on Saturday, May 18 from 1:00-4:00 pm. Golfers often deal with negative self-talk that can impact the game as much, if not more, than the time spent on the driving range or putting green. In a game, every shot counts, right? Even pros deal with this. The powerful grip of negative self-talk can stop us from playing AND fully enjoying a great game of golf.

Fighting or ignoring them simply doesn’t work. But bringing them to life with creative arts and having a curious, compassionate conversation with them does work… and really well!

In this workshop taught by Jane Meinz, participants will create a picture of what they look like and engage with them through a few simple questions.

Why? Because our Inner Critics have an amazing and valuable gift to share with us. They can actually provide helpful solutions for what we need most to play at our best. This workshop isn’t about teaching you how to play golf. It’s about you learning how to rewire your brain and reframe your mental outlook, so you can relax and tap into your muscle memory of golf. No creative or artistic abilities (really!) are needed, only curiosity and a willingness to play.

The class cost is $25 plus a $5 supply fee. Class will be held at Ruby's Retreat in Luck. Pre-registration is required by April 14; contact Luck Community Education at 715-472-2152 ext. 103 or amya@lucksd. k12.wi.us to add your name to the roster.

at the conclusion of the walk at 11 a.m. Registration is also available online at mentalthealthpolk.org.

Participants are invited to raise money in support of the event through personalized social fundraising pages. These individual campaigns are created

community to raise money and help build awareness for suicide prevention in Polk County and in our schools, to give kids an outlet and encourage positive emotional health.

In three years, the PCSAW has attracted nearly 2000 total participants and raised more than $100,000 in support of the MHTF. The PCSAW supports the MHTF’s youth prevention programs including Teen Check, which offers emotional health screening to freshman at area high schools. In addition, proceeds from the PCSAW help fund a county-wide School-Based Mental Health Collaborative which provides resources, training and support for school mental health services, and a student support program, which offers group counseling designed to meet the needs of students specific to each school. Money raised also provides Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training for students and staff at area schools.

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ABOUT THE MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE OF POLK COUNTY The Mental Health Task Force of Polk County is a 501 C3 nonprofit organization, comprised of a coalition of community partners including area medical and mental healthcare providers, government and law enforcement representatives, human service agencies, volunteer organizations, school counselors, treatment facilities, educational services, and community members.

Our mission is to improve mental health in our community through education and innovative programming. The goal of the MHTF is to work collaboratively to increase mental health literacy, improve access to mental health services, and reduce suicides to zero in Polk County. For more information, visit mentalhealthpolk.org.

through the MHTF website. Fundraisers can add their own photos and text and send website links to their fundraising page to family, friends and co-workers asking for their support. To register, start a fundraising page, or for event information, go to mentalhealthpolk.org.

The PCSAW was started by Tristan Divine, a Balsam Lake resident whose son Jordan died by suicide in August 2015. After participating in a suicide prevention walk in Minnesota the September after her son’s death, she decided to designate any future money raised in Jordan’s memory to support suicide prevention efforts in her community. Tristan, leading a group of volunteers, decided to start a walk in Polk County. Her vision is to bring people together as a

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Stanleys receive Certificate of Appreciation This award was given to Ray and Mary Lou Stanley at the recent 27E1 District Convention. Ray and Mary Lou joined the Lions and Lioness in 1980 in Newport, MN. Mary Lou was Lioness President before we transferred to the Amery Lions Club in 1995. Mary Lou was the first female member in Amery and the first female president for the Amery club.

Ray has been Amery club president and District Governor from 2009-2010.

We wish to thank both International and Amery Lions Club for this award.

Pictured are District Governor Diane Fansler, Carl Glocke, Treasurer of the Amery Club, and Joyce Gulickson, Club Secretary.

Lions Club International is the largest non-profit organization in the world.

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Happy Mother’s Day! A very special wish to the wonderful ladies in my life… my mother-in-law, Phyllis; my daughter-in-laws, Ariel and Rachel; my sister, Joanne; my sister-in-laws, Elaine, Patty, Peg and Shari; to my nieces and niece-in-laws; and to my awesome friends!

Have a great Mother’s Day Weekend!

Spring is trying to break through.

Just when Pounding we think it is on the upthe ward swing, Pavement then the temperature Pam Humpal takes a dive and back to the drawing board. Keep the positive thought that warmer days ARE coming.

The area golfers have had a day here and there when they could enjoy a round of golf.

Included in this issue are special sections featuring Amery and Clear Lake Golf Courses. Thank you to the course managers/employees for your assistance with the publication of the sections. Good Luck Golfers!

Amery FFA and the Amery Country Store invite you to the 9th Annual Farm In The City Day this Saturday, May 11, from 7-11:30am. They will be serving a breakfast with a variety of pancakes (regular,

Pam, Janet, Pat, Leslie, Bette (on table), Linda, Bev, Jodi and Sid

chocolate chip and blueberry), breakfast links, milk and coffee with a free-will offering.

There will also be a petting zoo for all to enjoy. Farm in the City Day is at the Amery Country Store located on the south end of Amery.

This is National Teacher Appreciation Week…Thank you to all the teachers for your dedication and support you have for the students!

On May 28, the Amery Free Press will publish our annual

Lake Edition. This issue of our paper is a wonderful opportunity for area businesses to inform the public of their services offered, products, location, hours, etc. The Lake Edition is delivered to our regular subscribers, plus hand delivered around Lake Wapogasset, Bear Trap Lake, and Lake Magnor. Area businesses who would like to be a part of the AFP Lake Edition should please give me a call today at 715-268-8101.

The Annual Amery Trail Days is set for Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1. It will kick-off on Friday with community-wide garage sales.

In the issue of May 28, we will have a special map with locations of all the participating garage sales. To have your sale listed on the map simply place a 1x2 ad with your sale information in the Amery Free Press. The cost of that ad is $24. Deadline to be on the map is Wednesday, May 22.

This past weekend my bowling team had our annual girls get-away to Hudson. We went to the Hudson House for a dinner theatre “Honky Tonk Laundry”. It was very good food with great entertainment.

On Saturday we toured around downtown Hudson, and then got our hats on for the Kentucky Derby…and might I say we were very fashionable. It was a fun-filled weekend as usual…awesome friends are the best!

I got home in time on Sunday to go to the Amery Classic Theatre to enjoy music provided by “The Git Backs”. It was great to get into some 50’s and 60’s tunes for the afternoon…thank you Git Backs. Their next appearance in Amery will be at the Music On The River on July 19. The next performance at the Amery Classic Theatre is “Monroe Crossing” on Friday, May 17. Get your tickets today, and show your support for the Amery Arts Alliance.

Here are a couple of facts from my “Totally Awesome Book of Useless Information”… *Crocodiles cannot stick their tongues out. *Mickey Mouse was the first nonhuman to win an Oscar. *Dalmatians are born pure white. Their spots don’t begin to appear until after they are born.

Have a great week, and once again, Happy Mom’s Day!

Kindergarteners tour the City of Amery

Kindergarteners toured businesses on Tuesday, April 16.

They each mailed a letter at the post office and watched it come through the slot. They saw where the mail is sorted and where it goes in the mail truck.

At Dick’s Fresh Market, They went on a tour behind the dairy, meat and vegetable area. They went into the large walk-in cooler and freezer and saw where they store the extra milk and ice cream and vegetables.

At Stems From the Heart, they learned about different types of plants and how they are used. Wthey learned about why people send flowers and plants to others. They went into the flower cooler and looked at all of the fresh flowers that are used in arrangements.

At WESTconsin Credit Union, they toured the drivethrough banking area and saw where they store the money. They learned about how to start saving money.

Photos submitted by JoNell Leadholm

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Events and Garage Sales HELP SAVE AMERY’S THEATRE

Rummage & Bake Sale Thursday, May 9, 3:30-7 Friday, May 10, 8-3:30 BBQ LUNCH served on Friday

Named in honor of Bill Monroe, “The Father of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals.

Balsam Lutheran Church, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery

May 17, 2019 7pm • Doors Open 6:30pm • $20

GARAGE SALE

Amery Classic Theatre • 118 Keller Ave S • Amery Advance tickets available at WPCA Mon-Fri, 7-11 or at www.ameryartsalliance.org *Brought to you by the Amery Arts Alliance*

Friday & Saturday May 10 & 11

Jewelry making items, stamping items, goose decoys and hunting items, old fashion dolls, misc. furniture, Keurig, baby items, misc. household goods, designer purses.

896 68th Ave • Amery

Deer Hunters Sale and More Thurs., May 9 • 5-8 Fri., May 10 • 9 - Noon

Stop by this weekend for great specials as we celebrate Moms!

This greenhouse is in Full Bloom!

Portable Deer Stands, Turnbuckles, Eye Bolts, Chains, Food Plot Equipment, Deer Antlers, Bike, Lateral File Cabinet, Pictures, Other Household Items Take 46 one mile north of Amery. Turn east onto River Shore Lane.

Go half mile.

Follow Signs.

Bergmann’s Greenhouses Hwy. 63 South • Clayton, Wis.

715-948-2921 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 am-7 pm, Sun. 11 am-4 pm

Help us celebrate

Syttende Mai

Moe Lutheran Church North of Clear Lake on 45th Ave. East

Wednesday, May 15 6 p.m.

Please join us for the 100th birthday celebration of

Clifford Fredrickson Saturday, May 11, 2019 • 1pm - 4:30pm Appetizers • Cake • Music by Jim Armstrong BrowTine Restaurant & Event Center

Serving Scandinavian goodies baked by our church ladies Entertainment provided

by Higher Vision *LEFSE WILL BE FOR SALE* This is a free will offering event/smorgasbord

(Formerly Cricket’s Bar & Grill)

1361 100th Street • Amery

Amery FFA and Countryside Cooperative presents 9th Annual

Farm in the City Day Saturday, May 11, 7 to 11:30 a.m.

AMERY COUNTRY STORE COUNTRYSIDE COOPERATIVE South end of Amery on Hwy. 46

•Pancakes (regular, chocolate chip and blueberry) Breakfast Links, Milk & Coffee Served from 7-11 a.m.

FREE WILL OFFERING reat e eag It’s b ing! Comn, n mor oy the fue to enj we hop e! r and you the see

•Petting Zoo for the children!

Questions? Call Derrick Meyer 715-554-0920

This size ad in the Amery Free Press and The Tab is $24 per week

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10th Annual May Fair Event & Sale The 10th Annual May Fair Event & Sale will be held Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 11th at the St Croix County Fairgrounds in Glenwood City, WI. Sponsored by the St. Croix County 4-H Dairy, Horse & Livestock Committees and the Friends of the St. Croix County Fairgrounds, the May Fair Event & Sale offers fun for the entire family along with the opportunity to help support launching construction of the new Livestock Barn. Doors will open at 4 PM with the program starting promptly at 5 PM. The building will be heated as necessary. The Fairgrounds is home to the St. Croix County Fair and the St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo. The Fairgrounds is also used for a wide variety of county and community events from April to October.

The May Fair Event & Sale is appropriately named after a similar event started in the 1680’s in what is now the

Mayfair District of London. The original May Fair coupled a cattle sale along with a boisterous community celebration running annually for the first 15 days of May to celebrate the beginning of spring.

The St. Croix County Event, although a bit tamer, will feature live entertainment by Sunnyside Shamrock & Roberts Ribbon Reapers 4-H Talent Acts. Additionally there will be events for children hosted by the Forest Timberwolves 4-H Club plus a free-will offering dinner catered by Ruth Hurtgen. The live and silent auctions will feature a broad range of items ranging from professional sports tickets to beautiful Circle H flower baskets for Mom. Some of the items donated include farm equipment, agricultural supplies, veterinary services and supplies, equine tack, automotive services, restaurant certificates, salon packages, yard decorations, art etc. – truly

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something for everyone!

Special this year is a 1948 International Cub with a mounted sickle mower.

All of the proceeds will go towards construction of the Livestock Barn – with a stretch objective of launching construction following this year’s Fair, our 20:20 vision. Also the winner(s) of the 2019 4-H Dairy Heritage Calf will be announced; several check presentations received plus recognition of Fair supporters & royalty.

Thanks to the continued outstanding support of the entire County including 4-H Clubs and the Fair family, great progress has been made in the Renovations for Generations Campaign–

Allied Emergency Services

Mother’s Day Craft & Vendor Fair

The St. Croix County Fairgrounds is on the move with its capital campaign, “Renovations for the Generations”.

Bring your family to this fun event and help us ensure continuation of this important piece of our cultural and agricultural heritage!!!

View an electronic auction bill at <stcroixcofair. com/may-fair> starting

May 3rd with an update on May 9th. Please feel free to contact: Terry Mitchell (715) 246-5502, Rosemary Donahoe (715) 684-9060, Eric Schachtner (651) 303-7152, Lori DeBoer (715) 491-0221 or Chris Libbey at (651) 247-0395 for more information or if you wish to make a donation.

Ice Cream and Coffeee Don’t forget Mom on her special day...

Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast

All Day Sunday, May 12 Garfield Fire Station Downtown Wanderoos

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and much remains to be done. Completed projects include construction of the Dairy Complex, Horse Barn, Livestock Scale House, and the Tiffany Creek Pavilion plus the addition of an electronic billboard. Up next is construction of the Livestock Barn, a multispecies building, which will include a show ring.

Buy one item and get a second of equal or lesser value for FREE

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Freewill offering COME SUPPORT YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT

In the Heart of Downtown Amery next to Chet’s

SATURDAY, MAY 11

Join Us On Beautiful Pike Lake

11 am - 3 pm Deer’s Bar • Deer Park, WI

Annual Grand

Mother’s Day

BUFFET Sunday, May 12 MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR 337 S. Keller Ave. • Amery, WI • 715-268-9801

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us!

Sunday, May 12

50% off Mom’s Dinner Not available w/any other coupon or special.

One coupon per table. Good May 12, 2019

1062 RiverPlace Mall, Amery Phone 715-268-9000 www.stemsfromtheheart.com

MOTHER’S DAY HOURS: Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Space available for parties, meetings, etc.

Groups of 10 or more, please call for reservations

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

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Remembering Mother’s Day May 12th

Call early to place your Mother’s Day order

Serving 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Featuring: Oven-Roasted Turkey, Honey-Glazed Ham, Boneless Chicken Breast Chunks, Sausage, BBQ Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Bacon & Egg Bake, Vegetables, Country Style Biscuits & Gravy, French Toast, Fresh Fruit, Dessert Bar & more!

Adults $14.95 Children 5-10 $6.95 Under 5 FREE RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED

Friday Fish Fry Includes potato, veggie, soup & salad bar & dessert

One mile north of Amery on Hwy. 46, 1/2 mile west on Cty. Rd. H 715-268-8774

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the name change of: Demetrius Cain Kolstad By (petitioner) Monica Kaye Boe Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 2019CV000115 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Demetrius Cain Kolstad To: Demetrius Cain Boe Birth Certificate: Demetrius Cain Kolstad IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, before Judge Jeffery Anderson, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI, on May 22, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

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

BY THE COURT Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge April 18, 2019

NOTICE

East Lincoln Cemetery Association ANNUAL MEETING

Monday, May 13, 2019 6 p.m.

Lincoln Town Hall

FAMILY DENTISTRY

(April 30, May 7, 14)

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the name change of: Skylar James Kolstad By (petitioner) Monica Kaye Boe Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 2019CV000114 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Skylar James Kolstad To: Skylar James Boe Birth Certificate: Skylar James Kolstad IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, before Judge Jeffery Anderson, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI, on May 22, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

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

BY THE COURT Jeffery L. Anderson

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the name change of: Halo Jackson Kolstad By (petitioner) Monica Kaye Boe Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 2019CV000116 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Halo Jackson Kolstad To: Halo Jackson Boe Birth Certificate: Halo Jackson Kolstad IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, before Judge Jeffery Anderson, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI, on May 22, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

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

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MONTHLY MEETING To be held May 13, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the District Of¿ce located at 777 South Shore Drive.

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

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL DIVISION POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BAK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, WMALT SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, Travis W. Yager 220 Harriman Ave. S. Amery, WI 54001 Unknown Spouse of Travis W. Yager 220 Harriman Ave. S. Amery, WI 54001 Defendents.

Publication Summons

Foreclosure of Mortgage Case No. 19 CV 000069 Case Code No. 30404 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the plantiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after the date of this notice, May 3, 2019, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Polk County Circuit Court 1005 West Main St. Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Michael Holsen Attorney for Plaintiff Marinosci Law Group, P.C. Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel: (312) 940-8580 Fax: (401) 262-2114 E-mail: mlgil@clg-defaultlaw.com You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide

Certified Public Accountant Accounting • Tax • Retirement Services 433 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI • (715) 263-4111 • OverbyFinancial.com 338 S Washington St, St. Croix Falls, WI • (715) 483-3782

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an Answer within forty (40) days, the Court may grant judgment by default against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by the law.

A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: May 3, 2019

By Michael Holsen Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, P.C. SBN.: 1073973 134 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900 Chicago, Illinois 60602 Telephone: 312-9408580 Facsimile: 401-2345130 E-mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com (May 7, 14, 21)

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REGULAR MEETING Town of Clear Lake

The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 7 p.m.

AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: Ambulance, Drug Testing 8. New Business: Fenceline Dispute, Pothole Patcher 9. Road Maintenance 10. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk WNAXLP

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David P. Doroff, D.D.S. James J. Lampi, D.D.S. Thomas P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. Amy G. Ott, D.D.S. 404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, Wis. Phone 715-268-7177 www.amerydental.com

ty, State of Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge April 18, 2019

IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Esther Ruth Stesniak 8-30-1917 11-10-1998 Our beloved Mom and Best Friend, a mom who gave us the best of her life. Time does not lessen the deep sorrow and pain we feel over her loss. Now in heaven with dad, Edgar, and brother Frederick. You all are remembered today and everyday.

Greatly missed by Hank, Micki, Katy, Ed, John and Gerri

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GARDEN VARIETY

I Don’t Have Space

BY JULIE KUEHL

In the recent “Spring” insert in the paper, several good articles on gardening were featured. I would like to expand on those topics. They reinforced my mind set that everyone has a spot to grow something – whether it is a container or a straw bale, flowers or vegies, the principles are the same. Make sure the sunlight is right for what your growing, have adequate space for what your grow, keep flowers or veggies watered and fertilized properly. MAKE SURE YOUR READ Garden YOUR SEED PACKETS OR PLANT STAKES CAREFULLY FOR PROPVariety ER GROWING NEEDS. Julie Kuehl, Several excellent methods for growing in smaller spaces are raised Polk County beds (easy access and control), if Master Gardener you are more adventuresome, straw bales and last but certainly not least, containers.

Another great solution for limited space is combining what you’re growing. Nothing says you can’t grow veggies, herbs and flowers in the same bed.

They can be placed in a regular garden plot or a

CARD OF THANKS The family of Pat Siegert would like to sincerely extend their thanks for all of the support we received during the loss of a very special lady.

Our family is truly thankful for all of the kind words and thoughtful gestures. Thank-you to everyone that sent flowers, plants, cards and food. We greatly appreciate all of the support from our friends, neighbors and work places.

A special thank-you to Amery Memory Care, Adoray Home Health and Hospice, St. Joseph Catholic Church and Ed & Tyler from Williamson White.

Sincerely, Bob Siegert Lorraine Siegert Steve and Sharon Block Bill and Colleen Feil Joshua and April Ziemer & Family Kelly Lathrop Nathen and Lisa Jansen & Family Sean and Ashley Siegert Courtney Swanson

TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

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Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published May 7, 2019 - Amery Free Press

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raised bed and made a part of your landscape. There are multitudes of green leaf vegetables (lettuce, kale, spinach, radishes, carrots, etc.) that can be combined with flowers (marigolds, nasturtiums, violas, etc.) and perhaps have some peas, pole beans or cucumbers on a trellis in the background. Herbs are another favorite for mixing in with your vegies and flowers to get unique texture, colors and smells. Just make sure that whatever your plant together has the same growing requirements for light, fertilizing and watering.

If you are more adventuresome you may want to try your hand a straw bale gardening. This combines some of the qualities of a raised bed – not so much bending and weeding, but it requires some time and patience. Make sure that the bales you purchase of alfalfa, wheat, oats or other cereal grains for less weeds. There is a process to preparing the bales for planting. Choose a permanent location for setting the bales as you will not be able to move once you start the conditioning process. You will then need to spend the next seven days conditioning your bales. Once bales are conditioned you will place plants and cover with compost. For seeds add compost and plant seeds according to package. Regular watering is critical to straw bale gardening they should not be allowed to dry out. For more detailed information on straw bale

gardening check out Joel Karsten’s book “Straw Bale Gardens”.

If your space is extremely limited, you can still have a garden. Containers of varying sizes, colors, materials or fun repurposed containers can result in a great garden on your patio, entry or small yard. You can grow everything from flowers to herbs to veggies in your container. Check your seed packets or plant stakes for size and sun requirements. Planters should either stay a size you are able to easily move or place on a stand that allows you to move them more easily.

Another great idea is to grow vines up a small trellis rather than just have them hang down from the container. Find a shepherd’s hook with multiple hooks and hang several pots together for more drama.

If you have any questions or a topic you would like to hear about, send me a note at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Don’t forget the Polk County Master Gardeners meet the second Monday of the month at Balsam Lake Justice Center. Visitors are welcome.

Our annual plant sale will be at Soo Line Park on Monday June 3 starting at noon. Until next time, keep playing in the dirt it’s a great stress reliever.

Section 00 1113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Sealed bids will be received until 2:30 PM local time, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in the School District of Amery, to the attention of George Sigsworth, Facilities Director, 543 Minneapolis Avenue South, Amery, Wisconsin 54001 and immediately publicly opened and read aloud, for the Lien Elementary School Masonry Repair project.

Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM local time, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in the School District of Amery, to the attention of George Sigsworth, Facilities Director, 543 Minneapolis Avenue South, Amery, Wisconsin 54001 and immediately publicly opened and read aloud, for the Amery Middle School Parapet Repair project.

The Project consists of removal and replacement of existing metal fascia, including masonry repair and roof membrane installation. Original roof membrane warranty is to be maintained.

A pre-bid meeting for all interested bidders will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM. Meet at Amery Middle School entrance.

Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds are applicable to this Project. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

The Owner reserves the right to reject a bid which is in any way incomplete, irregular, or to waive informalities or irregularities in the bid received.

The Owner also reserves the right to reject a bid that is within the Owner’s judgment to be in the Owner’s best interest.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after bid opening without written consent of the Owner.

All questions are to be directed to Tom Shober with LHB via email at tom.shober@lhbcorp.com. All questions must be submitted in written form via email. Questions are due by 10:00 AM local time, Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Interested parties may view Bidding Information, Quest Project #6338123, at no cost on the LHB website: http://www.lhbcorp.com/ and click on “Q” icon located in the upper right corner.

Bidding Documents can be downloaded for a nonrefundable charge of $25.00. Planholders are parties that have downloaded the plans and specifications.

Planholders will be notified via email as addenda are issued. Parties that download the plans and specifications and need to have them printed are solely responsible for those printing costs. The sale of paper copies for projects listed on this site is not available. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with viewing or downloading this digital project information.

Bidding documents will be available on May 7, 2019.

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The project consists of exterior masonry wall repair, brick replacement, perimeter base brick veneer wall system replacement, including insulation, base flashing, waterproofing and weeps. Excavation of perimeter grade will be required for water proving installation.

A pre-bid meeting for all interested bidders will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Meet at Lien Elementary School entrance.

Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds are applicable to this Project. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

The Owner reserves the right to reject a bid which is in any way incomplete, irregular, or to waive informalities or irregularities in the bid received.

The Owner also reserves the right to reject a bid that is within the Owner’s judgment to be in the Owner’s best interest.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after bid opening without written consent of the Owner.

All questions are to be directed to Tom Shober with LHB via email at tom.shober@lhbcorp.com. All questions must be submitted in written form via email. Questions are due by 10:00 AM local time, Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Interested parties may view Bidding Information, Quest Project #6335564, at no cost on the LHB website: http://www.lhbcorp.com/ and click on “Q” icon located in the upper right corner.

Bidding Documents can be downloaded for a nonrefundable charge of $25.00. Planholders are parties that have downloaded the plans and specifications.

Planholders will be notified via email as addenda are issued. Parties that download the plans and specifications and need to have them printed are solely responsible for those printing costs. The sale of paper copies for projects listed on this site is not available. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with viewing or downloading this digital project information.

Bidding documents will be available on May 8, 2019.

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SEASONAL HELP NEEDED City of Amery is seeking seasonal help for the summer with parks, etc. $10.00/hour Applications available at: Amery City Hall 118 Center Street W • Amery

Seasonal Employment

CALL US at

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Starting Wage: $12.00-$13.00/hr + Every other weekend required & Benefit Eligible

NOW HIRING PRODUCTION OPERATORS IN NEW RICHMOND, WI

Hard working, energetic, willing to clean ¿sh, sell to the public, mow lawns, maintain ponds, etc. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

JOB CODE:

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Part Time Benefit Eligible, including every other weekend.

6 shifts scheduled every two weeks

We welcome new graduates!

Deadline to Apply for all positions: 5/19/2019 As a Polk County Employee these positions offer a comprehensive benefit package, including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement program for government employees and optional health, dental and vision insurance. Polk County promotes the health and well-being of their employees with opportunities to support your level of involvement in a Worksite Wellness Program.

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

Apply Online • Walk-Ins Welcome: M-F, 9AM-5PM 922 Wall Street • New Richmond, WI 54017

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SERVICE COORDINATOR

FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN Build the best fire apparatus in the industry to detailed design specifications. We are looking for an Automotive Electrical Technician with 3 - 5 years of experience. Strong communications skills are required to work well in a crossfunctional team as well as having a meticulous nature and a strong commitment to quality. Our small family owned company is in its 40th year. We care about our employees and they help us create a product renowned for its quality.

Responsibilities: • Install and repair electrical equipment and fixtures • Install various types of raceway and cable tray systems • Troubleshoot motor and control systems • Perform routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems • Adhere to all quality and safety codes

Campus Solutions Assistant Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Any Campus or Administrative Office Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking a learning-focused, creative and dynamic individual for a fulltime Campus Solutions Assistant. This position has responsibilities in the areas of admissions, registration, and client/grant reporting. Working in a team environment, the individual will provide excellent customer service to staff, students and external publics with minimum supervisory guidance. Preference to the Rice Lake Campus location, but this position can be staffed at any WITC Campus location or the Administrative Office.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: May 14, 2019 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Qualifications: • ASE certified preferred w/strong electrical and diagnostic skills. Must be able to read and wire to electrical schematics.

• Previous experience in electrical engineering or other related fields • Prior line voltage experience such as generator installations including associated accessories • Familiarity with electrical blueprints and manuals • Familiarity with electrical equipment and hand tools • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills • 12V automotive electrical technician background and ASE or dealer certifications are a plus.

CustomFIRE is seeking a Service Department Coordinator to join our team of custom fire truck builders. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and thorough. Strong communications skills required to work well alongside others in a cross-functional team. Our small family owned company is in its 40th year. We care about our employees and they help us create a product renowned for its quality.

Responsibilities: • Working directly with customers to provide information about the products and services • Daily data entry, generation of price quotes, e-mail correspondence and ability to perform internet searches as needed • Notification to end users of chassis and component safety recalls • Document and resolve product issues and concerns • Document and update customer records based on interactions • Document tilt table testing, weight certifications, and pump testing • Develop and maintain an electronic data base of the evolving products and services • Provide price estimates for parts orders or preventative maintenance appointments prior to scheduling appointments or ordering products • Keep customers apprised of work progress • Work with Accounting to ensure accurate billing.

Qualifications: • A minimum of one year of service experience or related work experience • Previous truck product or auto-parts preferred • Ability to work daily on a computer with comfort in multiple programs • Excellent organization and follow up skills are required • The ability to follow department procedures and policies • Positive and professional demeanor • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits Include: Employer provided uniforms, Day shift, medical insurance, life and disability insurance, vacation/ holiday pay, 401K with employer contributions, and competitive salary. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity.

Why Work at This Company? Creating a custom "one of" product - fire trucks!

Resumes may be sent to: kristi@customfire.com Apply in Person: 8 AM - 5 PM Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. 509 68th Avenue • Osceola, WI 54020

Resumes may be sent to: kristi@customfire.com Apply in Person: 8 AM - 5 PM Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. 509 68th Avenue • Osceola, WI 54020

Benefits Include: day shift, employer provided uniforms, medical insurance, vacation/holiday pay, 401K with employer contributions. EEO

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Local student wins GFWC-WI health scholarship award over weekend Pleasant Prairie, WI – The GFWC – Wisconsin Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the four winners of the $1,000 Health Scholarship for 2019-2020. The four recipients of a State Health Scholarship were announced at the noon luncheon awards banquet at the GFWC-WI State Convention held at Double Tree by Hilton in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Winners includde: Amari Conner of Amery who is a University of Wisconsin – La Crosse student majoring in Biology. Conner is sponsored by GFWC Amery Woman’s Club; club president is

Joyce Shaefer.

Amari Conner

Leah Fynaardt of New Berlin, who is a University of Wisconsin – La Crosse student majoring in Biology with a Chemistry minor for Pre-Medicine.

Fynaardt is sponsored

by GFWC Muskego Woman’s Club; Therese (Terri) Hudziak is club

president.

Margaret Grimm of Mineral Point, who is a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse physician assistant in Graduate School. Grimm is sponsored by the Dodgeville Federated Woman’s Club;

Austad’s is Hiring!

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Village Pizzeria AMERY Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers seeking qualified candidate for position of:

Faxes sent and received at the Amery Free Press 1 Bdrm Apt. in Balsam Lake

MOLDING TECHNICIAN

FOR SALE BY OWNER

3rd Shift • 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.

723 Pondhurst Circle 1296 sq. ft. 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom condo located on the Amery Golf Course with mature trees and view of the Golf Club pond. Newer appliances, new roof in 2017, and tastefully painted in 2017.

140 sq. ft. concrete patio. All one level.

Open floor plan and large rooms.

Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers seeking qualified candidate for position of:

with full deposit

$147,900

1st Shift

715-485-3402

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includes water, sewer, garbage 1 year lease background check No Smoking No Pets

$450/month

WANTED PT Hydroelectric Plant Operator Amery, WI Qualifications for this position include: • Ability to work independently and with others • Self-motivated and responsible • Mechanically inclined • Must be on-call and maintain a flexible schedule • Must have computer skills

• Must be able to perform physically demanding indoor and outdoor tasks • Must be detail oriented and have excellent record keeping skills • Must be neat and organized • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have dependable transportation

Renewable World Energies will train the successful candidate.

PROCESSING ENGINEER Job Description Sampling and provide Engineering team with optimum injection molding processing information on all new tools.

General Responsibilities Perform mold samples due to tooling repairs, revisions and modifications. Facilitator of Interactive Training Program.

Provide training and technical support to molding staff on all shifts. Identify and implement ongoing training needs to support production. Provide support to Engineering and or production teams on troubleshooting existing molding process problems. Recommend design and or structure changes to improve quality and ease of production process.

Provide Engineering team with molding tool analysis.

Communicate effectively with customers during the product sampling and review.

Competencies Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Mold Technician.

Knowledge of engineering grade resins. Strong communication (written and verbal), teamwork and organizational skills. Able to read and interpret blueprints.

Ability to identify problems and develop and implement actions to resolve them. Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.

T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits.

For consideration, please send resume to: Renewable World Energies, LLC Attention: Russell Barron, District Manager 1001 Stephenson Street Norway, MI 49870 Or email resume to: hr@rwehydro.com

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volunteer community service organization that promotes individual growth and provides education and training to enrich the quality of life worldwide.

For over 100 years GFWC - Wisconsin has worked to address the needs of clubwomen, local communities, the nation and the world for the mutual benefit through volunteerism. The organization’s structure allows members to address the emerging needs of individual communities and the nation.

For additional questions or information about GFWC in the state of Wisconsin, contact Nancy Dickman via email at nancy_dman@msn.com or via telephone at 262-679-1842.

VISIT US ONLINE: HELP WANTED

Every other weekend is required. All training is provided.

Must be extremely reliable.

608 US Highway 8 Turtle Lake, WI 54889 (715) 986-2244

Ginger Jones is club president.

Kara Krautkramer of Marathon, who is a University of Wisconsin – La Crosse student majoring in Biology. Krautkramer is sponsored by the GFWC Wausau Woman’s Club; Jan Gaugush is club president.

Scholarships are awarded each year

by GFWC-WI to graduating high school students and adult students in the state.

The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a career in the health field.

The scholarship is effective the second semester of the school year. For more information about GFWC-Wisconsin or its awards and scholarships, go to GFWC-WI.org.

GFWC - Wisconsin is a statewide

Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street • St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager • Email: hr@tdimolding.com or View us online: www.tdimolding.com

Job Description Set up, start, operate, trouble shoot and tear down plastic injection molding machines.

General Responsibilities Set up and tear down molding machines, Start and trouble shoot molding machines, Set up and tear down auxiliary equipment (drill press, air press welder etc). Work with quality and engineering as needed, Perform equipment safety checks, Assist in training of operators.

Physical Requirements While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands occasionally climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Competencies Able to properly operate basic hand tools (wrench, screw driver, hammer, etc). Knowledge of or ability to learn IQMS, press controls and auxiliary equipment. Ability to read and write English. Basic shop math. Must become fork truck operator certified. Items on this list will be verified or demonstrated through satisfactory completion of the defined probationary period.

Other Desired Traits Material handling experience, familiar with Lean manufacturing, experience in an plastic injection molding environment, supervisory experience. Prefer 4-5 years processing experience.

T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street • St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager • Email: hr@tdimolding.com or View us online: www.tdimolding.com

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TO PLACE A HELP WANTED AD: Come make a difference in someone’s life!

Amery Memory Care is now accepting applications to join our team!

RESIDENT CARE COORDINATORS (Resident Caregivers) Now accepting applications for FT positions on the PM (2-10:30p.m.) shift and the NOC (10:00p.m.-6:30a.m) shift.

Please speak to Amber for more information.

Call Jamie at 715-268-8101 or email classifieds@ theameryfreepress.com

RESIDENT CARE COORDINATORS 3 (Medication Passers) Now accepting applications for FT positions on the PM (2-10:30p.m.) shift and the NOC (10:00p.m.-6:30a.m) shift.

Please speak to Amber for more information.

COOK/DIETARY AIDE Now accepting applications for a PT/FT cook/dietary aide position including every other weekend.

Please speak to Sharon for more information.

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Clinical Coordinator

Behavioral Health—Government Center Exempt PosiƟon, StarƟng: $63,876.80Ͳ $80,537.60

The Polk County Behavioral Health (PCBH) Clinical Coordinator is responsible for dayͲtoͲday operaƟons and clinical oversight of the CCS and Treatment Court programs and staī as well as providing direct clinical services to clients within these program areas. QualiĮcaƟons include: Master's Degree in a Behavioral Science or related Įeld (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family, etc.); and LPC or LCSW with Substance Abuse Counselor CerƟĮcaƟon, Supervisory experience (minimum of 1 year). Experience with CCS and Treatment Court programming, preferred.

Deadline to apply: May 14, 2019

Seasonal Laborer

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Work fullͲƟme, dayƟme hours throughout the summer season, performing skilled operaƟon of motorized equipment used in the construcƟon, repair and maintenance of County highways, parks and trails, and buildings and grounds. A combinaƟon of common physical labor and some vehicle and equipment operaƟon.

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April Warrior Way Winners Back Row L to R: Katelyn Osero, Katelyn Eaton, Darby Trent, Ryann Mizejewski and Reese Anderson Front Row L to R: Kemper Lundgren, David Mork, Ethan Wojchik, Jered Smith, Jr., Isaac Thayer and Riley Schultz Absent: Kylie Spanyard, Savannah Kurtz, Sam Streich and Lyv Geving

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500 bike racers open the season in St. Croix Falls ST. CROIX FALLS/POLK COUNTY—The Minnesota Mountain Bike Racing Series found perfect conditions to open the 2019 season in St, Croix Falls. 500 bike racers took part in a day of family fun on bikes, Sun. May 5.

The dance card for the day included classes from Elite racers to kids, and even a marathon event lasting over four hours.

The event, sponsored by the St. Croix Falls based Woolly Bike Club and other local businesses, uses the extensive mountain bike trail system, and a short portion of the Gandy Dancer State Trail, located near Polk County’s “City of Trails”, St. Croix Falls.

Complete race result will be available at: mnmtbseries.com For more information on the Woolly Bike Club and the mountain bike trails near the City of Trails: woollybikeclub.com For Polk County visitor information: 800-222-POLK or polkcountytourism.com

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Historical Society presents students with artwork Representatives from the Amery Historical Society recently visited Mr. Simonson’s Fifth Grade Class. They presented them with railroad artwork to recognize their efforts with the Amery 2 Amory project. Pictured are back row L-R: Madison Kaphing, Cashton Madison, Karen Odegard, Lane Frederick, Brooke Jansen, Lincoln Heinn, Sam Streich, Edward Nihiser, Gavin Anderson and Jerry Sondreal. Front row L-R: Connor Stoeklen, Reagan Thompson, Jenna VanSomeren, Sami Fulton, Adam Parent-Joyner, Liam Davis and Ben Frank.

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Hole No. 1 - Par 5

Hole No. 2 - Par 3

Hole No. 3 - Par 4

Blue 481 yards White 463 yards Gold 446 yards Red 440 yards

Blue 132 yards White 132 yards Gold 109 yards Red 109 yards

Blue 352 yards White 337 yards Gold 327 yards Red 327 yards

The majority of the trouble on this first hole is the water on the left of the fairway. Higher handicap players should stay right on the tee shot, hit a high iron short of the water in front of the green.

This will leave you a shot of about 120 yards to the green.

(Low handicaps) Better players can gamble a little more by trying to hit your tee shot down the left side of the fairway. This will leave you a short to medium iron to this narrow green. You should have a great oppportunity for a birdie.

Fairly short hole. Big bunker on the right side.

Hit a short to medium iron to the left. If you miss the green, get your chip shot close. Make the eightfoot putt. A great par.

(Low handicaps) There is a good opportunity to birdie this hole with a relatively flat green using a short iron or wedge in your hand. Lots of room if you miss it. Go for the flag.

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With the slight dogleg left, the long hitters can try to fly the fairway bunker on the left side of the fairway. Do not push your shot to the right, as you can get to the large pine trees in the right rough.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the green long.

(Low handicaps) Stay short and to the right of the fairway bunker. This will leave you with a short to medium iron shot to the green. Very good chance to get par or a birdie.

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Hole No. 4 - Par 4

Hole No. 5 - Par 4

Hole No. 6 - Par 5

Blue 343 yards White 331 yards Gold 313 yards Red 313 yards

Blue 321 yards White 321 yards Gold 310 yards Red 310 yards

Blue 517 yards White 509 yards Gold 393 yards Red 393 yards

With the slight dogleg left on the fairway, be careful. There is plenty of potential danger lurking.

Hit your tee shot about 200-220 yards . . . a longer drive could put you into the woods straight ahead of you.

On your second shot, hit at least one more club than normal because you are going severely up hill. Be careful, there is a sand trap five yards short of the green that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see from where you are hitting your second shot.

Par is a good score here!

Straight down hill par 4. This is the shortest par 4 on the course. You can be aggressive on this hole.

You need to stay out of the fairway sand trap on the left that is about 230 to 250 yards off the tee.

This green is severely sloped from back to front and it is double-tiered. You must make sure you are below the hole.

(Low handicaps) Go 90 yards from the green off the tee or go for the gusto. The only place not to be is near the stand of trees in the right rough.

A slight dogleg on your tee shot. Stay left of the big oak tree on the right side. A short iron to the water will leave you with a long iron to a well bunkered green.

Play your third shot to the right as the water comes into play if you are green high to the left of the green. Bunkers guard both sides of this green.

Bogey here would be a good goal.

(Low handicaps) Time to be aggressive. Lots of room off the tee and lots of room to the right of green and short of green to run up your second. The water on the left side of the fairway is at about 190 yards from the green. A tee ball not over 275 yards is just right.

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Hole No. 7 - Par 4

Hole No. 8 - Par 3

Hole No. 9 - Par 5

Blue 344 yards White 321 yards Gold 291 yards Red 291 yards

Blue 168 yards White 154 yards Gold 143 yards Red 139 yards

Blue 539 yards White 517 yards Gold 441 yards Red 434 yards

A sharp dogleg left. A second shot must go over water if you go for the green. A three wood off the tee will leave you a medium to long iron to the green. Must carry a large bunker protecting the front of the green. Stay out of this trap. Par will be tough here.

(Low handicaps) From the white tees you can go for the green with about a 240 yard carry. You could play conservatively, hit over the right corner of the water, leaving you a shot pitch to the green.

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Good par 3 hole. A sand trap protects the front left third of the green. Another one is on the right and one is long right. A medium to a long iron will leave you with a short chip to a receptive green.

Take a bogey here. Be happy.

(Low handicaps) Set up for the middle of the green and put your best swing in it. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go for the corners.

Tough hole. Keep your drive left of the corner as the water comes into play to the right. A threewood or long iron will put you down by the power pole. Again, stay left on the second shot. Bunkers protect both sides of this green. If you miss this green, be short. Chip on and rely on that great putting stroke of yours.

(Low handicaps) Hit your drive with a slight fade off the tee. (Righthanders) A good tee shot will give you an opportunity to get home in two strokes. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a good drive, hit to the 100 yard markers and take your chance with a good wedge shot. This is a great risk, reward hole.

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Hole No. 10 - Par 4

Hole No. 11 - Par 3

Hole No. 12 - Par 4

Blue 356 yards White 356 yards Gold 307 yards Red 300 yards

Blue 166 yards White 145 yards Gold 134 yards Red 134 yards

Blue 400 yards White 400 yards Gold 315 yards Red 315 yards

A great hole. We are in trouble here. Water comes into play on the left, out-of-bounds on the right and water long down the middle. Hit a middle to long iron off the tee. Now you must hit over the water to a long, narrow green that has a bunker protecting the left front.

Don’t go long. Water comes into play over the green. A medium iron will get you somewhere close to the green. Get on in three and take your bogey. That would be a great score. (I bet you’re glad this hole is over with.)

(Low handicaps) Leave your woods in the bag! A six to four iron off the tee to the 150 yard marker is ideal. A two tiered green and the water makes par a good score here.

The most beautiful par three you have ever seen.

A long iron over water to a green that has bunkers on both sides make this green hard to hit. Don’t go long.

A short chip will leave you with a chance for par.

(Low handicaps) A true signature hole. With a middle pin, play your normal shot. For a back right pin, play the fade. For a back left pin, play the draw.

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This hole will cause you a problem off the tee.

There are woods on both sides of the tee. Use a three-wood to keep the ball in play. A bunker guards the left side of the fairway.

Anything on the right will roll back towards the middle of the fairway.

A long iron will get you close to the green. The green is elevated and traps guard the left front and right side. Better to be short on your second shot.

Chip on and take your five.

(Low handicaps) Don’t think this hole is over after you get through the trees. Make sure you have the right club for your approach. This green is pretty wide but not very deep.

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Hole No. 14 - Par 5 Blue 526 yards White 514 yards Gold 419 yards Red 419 yards

Hole No. 13 - Par 4 Blue 339 yards White 330 yards Gold 301 yards Red 301 yards A chance to get a stroke back. Slight dogleg left.

Large trap on the left really causes a problem, stay short of this trap. There is also a fairway trap on the right.

A three-wood would be a good choice off the tee.

A mid-iron to a receptive green gives you a good chance to hit this green. Stay away from bunker on the right side of the green.

(Low handicaps) Low and high handicappers will play this hole the same. The fairway narrows as you get towards the green.

This hole is a super par 5. This is the hardest driving hole on the course. With water on the right and the left side of the fairway, you will be better off using a three-wood or long iron to tee off with.

Your second shot wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be much better, as again, water is on both sides of the fairway in the landing area. A medium or long iron would probably be best. This will leave you with about 150 to 170 yards left to a narrow green with water directly in front, a bunker on the left side of the green and another one protecting the back of the green.

Unless you have nerves of steel, take a short iron and layup left of the green. This will leave you a short pitch left and take away a real big score. Are you still breathing?

(Low handicaps) Blind water again on the right and water again on the right near the green.

Play this hole backwards in your mind. Plan where you would like to be on your third shot and go to it.

Getting greedy invites big numbers on this one.

Hole No. 15 - Par 3 Blue 140 yards White 126 yards Gold 114 yards Red 108 yards You need a short to medium iron to reach a green that is guarded by a bunker on the front left and on the back right.

Just make sure you hit the ball solid, as there is a water hazard between the tee and the green. Stay calm, as you have a chance for a good score here.

(Low handicaps) With a pin anywhere except back left, with the ball on a tee and a short iron in your hand, be aggressive. Lots of room between the water and the green.

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Hole No. 16 - Par 5

Hole No. 17 - Par 4

Hole No. 18 - Par 3

Blue 507 yards White 488 yards Gold 441 yards Red 441 yards

Blue 390 yards White 379 yards Gold 291 yards Red 284 yards

Blue 214 yards White 175 yards Gold 164 yards Red 164 yards

It’s a good thing that you like challenges because Another tough driving hole as there is an out-ofon this hole you have a big one. There is a large bounds on the left and a fairway that slopes to the water hazard in the middle of the fairway. Take a right where a line of trees awaits you. medium iron and lay up short of the water.

A three-wood would be a good choice off the tee.

Then take a medium to a long iron and This will leave you a medium iron to the green.

With a large, deep bunker guarding the right front of the green, keep your shot to the left. Five here would be fine.

(Low handicaps) You really need to hit your drive in the fairway. Hit your three wood if you are struggling a little with your driver. Try not to miss the green on the right, a sand trap and severe slope make for a tough up and down.

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A very good par three finishing hole.

Be careful here as the road to the left is out-ofbounds. Traps on both sides and behind this green make it hard to hit. If you miss, miss short. Anywhere else will leave you with a very difficult pitch.

A bogey here would be fine.

Congratulations. You’ve played well on a very difficult golf course. I just hope you brought enough golf balls along. See you next time. Come back soon.

(Low handicaps) Depending on the distance of this one from 150 to 200 yards, and the wind direction, you have hit enough good shots today to bet your playing partners, closest to the pin, for a beverage.

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How to help kids get into golf Golf is a game of skill that can take years, if not decades, to master. Many golfers find their time on the golf course both rewarding and relaxing, even on those days when the fairways seem impossible to find.

Though many players never swing a golf club until they reach adulthood, it’s never too early to hit the links. Some of the world’s most accomplished golfers, including four-time Masters champion Tiger Woods, began playing as toddlers, and many feel that getting an early start can lead to a more successful game down the road.

Getting kids into golf is a great way for parents to bond with their children while enjoying the great outdoors. Golf can also be used to teach kids humility, sportsmanship and the importance of hard work. Thanks to the often frustrating nature of golf, parents may find it somewhat challenging to instill a love of the game in their youngsters. But there are ways to introduce kids to this wonderful game that kids might just play for the rest of their lives.

• Focus on having fun. Few, if any, golfers at your local golf course on a given weekend could say with certainty that golf has never frustrated them.

The challenge of golf may be its most appealing characteristic to older players, but young kids can be easily overwhelmed by the challenges golf presents. By focusing on having fun instead of perfecting techniques, parents can get kids to look forward to their time on the links. The more fun kids have, the more likely they will be to embrace the game and its many challenges. Don’t put pressure on youngsters as they develop their games, but encourage them through their struggles and reassure

them that you faced the same obstacles when you started playing.

• Hire an instructor with experience teaching children. Instructors with experience teaching children will understand the basics of the game and how learning those basics provides a great foundation for future enjoyment and success on the course. Instructors who have taught kids in the past also know that teaching youngsters the finer points of golf requires patience and encouragement. Ask a fellow parent or an employee at the club where you play to recommend an instructor for your child. And take advantage of any kids’ courses your club offers.

• Purchase the correct equipment.

Even the best golfers are bound to struggle when using the wrong equipment. While it might be unwise to invest in especially expensive equipment for youngsters likely to grow out of it in a few months’ time, deals can be found on used kids’ equipment. Used kids’ equipment is typically subjected to less wear and tear than used equipment for adults, as kids tend to play less often and fewer holes than adults when they do play. But make sure to find correctly sized equipment that kids feel comfortable using.

• Play some holes. Instructors may teach kids the differences between the types of clubs and how to swing and putt. But golf is most fun when players are out on the links going from hole to hole. Instruction is important, but don’t forget to play a few holes with your child each week as well.

Golf is a challenging game, but it’s one that can be enjoyed by athletes of all ages.

These golf terms are par for the course Golf is a game of sport and skill that can be played at any age. Millions of people in North America participate in golf as a recreational endeavor or a professional pursuit. As of the spring 2016, 25.13 million people in the United States played golf over the previous 12 months, according to Statistica.

People may immediately think Canada’s sports-based loyalty favors hockey. However, on the recreational side, golf is king in the country. Canada has the fourth most golf courses of any country in the world, says the National Golf Foundation. Plus, one out of every 10 Canadians play golf — a participation rate that is more than double that of the United States.

STORIED GOLF HISTORY Although golf can be traced back to the Netherlands during the Middle Ages, many people concur that the modern game of golf — played over 18 holes — is a Scottish invention.

The popularity of the sport began to spread throughout the world from Great Britain.

The first permanent golf club in North America was founded

in 1873 and was named Canada’s Royal Montreal Club.

The first 18-hole course in the United States was The Chicago Golf Club.

GOLF LINGO Understanding the terminology is key to becoming a full-fledged golf fanatic. While golf lingo is extensive, here is a sampling of some of the more

popular terms to get novices started, courtesy of the PGA. Approach: A shot hit towards the green.

Attack: The relative angle at which the clubhead approaches the ball at impact.

Backswing: The motion that involves the club and every element of the body in taking the club away from the ball.

Birdie: A score of one under

par on a hole.

Bogey: A score of one over par on a hole.

Bunker: A hallow comprised of sand or grass that serves as an obstacle.

Carry: The distance a ball will fly in the air.

Chip: A short approach with a low trajectory.

Chunk: A poor shot caused by hitting the turf.

Divot: The turf displaced when the club strikes the ball.

Downswing: The swing forward from the top of the backswing.

Eagle: A score of two under par on a hole.

Golf range: A facility where people can practice golf swings.

Grip: The positioning of hands on the club.

Hole: A round receptacle on the green that the ball is aimed into.

Lie: As it relates to the golf ball, the position when it has come to rest.

Links: Specific term for a course built on linksland, which is land reclaimed from the ocean.

Mulligan: An extra shot taken on a poor first shot.

Par: The score an accomplished player is expected to make on a hole, either a three, four or five.

Putt: A shot on the green.

Stance: The position of the feet.

Golf terms are as varied as the game itself. Knowing commonly used words and phrases makes for a more intimate understanding of the sport.

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Amery Golf Club welcomes you!

601 Deronda St., Amery • www.amerygolfclub.com Call

715-268-7213 for your tee reservations!

Memberships Discounted 30% $40 including cart for 18 holes $25 including cart for 9 holes MON - WED FREE CART $25 - 18 holes $15 - 9 holes ALL DAY $60 including cart

Memberships available for: Family • Couple Individual • Student Wednesday Ladies Leagues starts May 8 Thursday Mens Leagues start May 16

Club Dining Room is open Wednesday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

DRIVING RANGE Small Bucket $3.50 Medium Bucket $5.50 Large Bucket $7.50

Fully Stocked Pro Shop Outings Banquets • Bar Open Daily To The Public

MAY 7, 2019

Clear Lake Golf Club CLEAR LAKE GOLF COURSE

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9 HOLE COURSE

100 Golf Drive Clear Lake 715-263-2500 A Special Section of: AMERY

May 7, 2019

Weekly Leagues • Friday Fish Fry • Tournaments

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215 S. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-8101 Fax 715-268-5300 www.theameryfreepress.com

CLEAR LAKE GOLF COURSE

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Hole No. 1 - Par 5 460 yards, dogleg left

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Hole No. 2 - Par 4

Hole No. 3 Par 3

371 yards, straight away

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Out of bounds extends down the entire left side Majority of the trouble on this first hole lies on 152 yards, uphill the left side of the fairway. Try to place your drive of this hole. However, the trouble on No. 2 usually This hole tends to play longer than it looks. Hit will be found with the pine trees and fairway bun- an extra club to get to the green especially if the away from the trees on the left of the fairway.

On the second shot, avoid the large trees just off ker on the right side. pin is back.

Hit enough club on your second shot . . . most the left edge of the fairway.

A bunker protects the right side of this green.

Your approach shot should be hit well enough shots landing short will remain short of the green.

Once you are putting remember, all putts on this to clear the two bunkers guarding the front of the green. Two putts will start your round with a par. green are straight.

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Hole No. 4 Par 4

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Hole No. 5 - Par 4

Hole No. 6 - Par 4

309 yards, dogleg left

246 yards, dogleg right

There are two thoughts on playing this narrow, 313 yards, Keep your tee shot away from the tree line left tree lined fairway. A straight tee shot to the dogleg straight away If you are going to miss this fairway play to the of the hole. Playing the first shot straight away will will leave a short second shot. Make sure your club selection on the tee will give you enough distance right so your second shot is easier. The right side give you a clear second shot.

A large trap and trees protect the right side of the to get past the large basswood tree on the right takes the large trees guarding the left side and the green. But do not let the second shot stray too far corner of the dogleg. green side bunker out of play.

The longer hitter may elect to go for the green off This green also favors a second shot from the left. Everything landing to the left will kick farther the tee. If you choose this route, play to the right of left, leaving a difficult chip shot. right half of the green. the corner basswood with a fade.

Try to keep your approach shot below the hole If you hit directly at the green you must get the for easier putting. ball up quickly to get over the tall oak trees.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your choice when playing this hole. A small bunker is located off the right side of the green.

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CLEAR LAKE GOLF COURSE

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Hole No. 7 - Par 3

Hole No. 8 - Par 4

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Hole No. 9 - Par 5

138 yards, downhill

365 yards, straight away

446 yards, straight away

There is water in front of the green which should not be a problem to carry. A large bunker is located to the right of the green.

With a two tier green to hit, check the pin placement before your tee shot and use enough club to carry your shot to the proper level. An error leaves a long and difficult putt.

Probably the toughest hole on the course. There is an out-of-bounds along the entire right side of the hole.

With a straight drive make sure you hit enough club on your second shot. The distance on your second shot is deceiving with a valley directly in front of the green.

The easiest chip shot is from the front of the green. A miss to either side of the green leaves a difficult chip.

Remember downhill putts on this green tend to be quicker than on most other holes on the course.

Out-of-bounds and water are found on the right side of this hole.

The rough on this hole, on both sides of the fairway, tends to be thick and will give you a challenging second shot. Playing the fairway is the surest route to the green.

Select enough club on your approach shot to carry the bunker that guards the front two-thirds of the green.

Final note— When playing the Clear Lake Golf Course, remember all of the greens hold well. Hit your approach shots to the flag to leave yourself a shorter putt. On most holes it will be to your advantage to try and keep the ball below the hole for the easiest putting.

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Yardage markers are visible at each tee-box location

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Clear Lake Golf Club welcomes you!

100 Golf Drive • Clear Lake • 715-263-2500 WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS $14.00 for 9 holes

WEEKDAYS $10.00 for 9 holes 7 DAYS A WEEK 18 holes $25.00 includes cart

Memberships Available

Fully stocked Pro Shop . . . Watch for promotions throughout the year

DRIVING RANGE Open to the public

Open Daily Sun Up to Sun Down

Small Bucket $2.00 Large Bucket $4.00

Please call for tee times

715-263-2500

Banquet Facilities Available