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It’s been a slow, frustrating situation to watch play out in the Polk County Courts, and a winding path to justice for many victims. Whether by intention or coincidence, the timeline of events that led to the accumulation of six separate criminal case fi les within six months played out like a game of cat and mouse between Marlaina Tibbetts and the Polk County Court justice system.

It ended with the words of TIbbetts Judge Jeffrey Anderson, saying “Society is not safe from this individual.”

His May 13 decision to require an unaffordable $5,000 cash bond may finally bring an end to a growing and tangled list of theft-related charges against Tibbetts, and an increasing list of victims.

Tibbetts, who was originally accused of stealing a purse from a church Bible-study group in November, was released after her initial appearance on December 7 on a $250 signature bond. Conditions of that bond were, in part, not to commit any further crimes.

But while awaiting court proceedings, investigators were putting together a case that

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Data released from the Wisconsin Department of Justice earlier this year shows more meth-related crime lab cases in Polk County than any other Wisconsin county last year. Polk County had 73 crime lab submissions in 2013, 118 in 2014, and 124 in 2015.

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For the first time ever, data from Wisconsin’s Department of Justice shows Polk County leading Wisconsin in methamphetamine cases submitted to the state crime laboratory. This is according to mapped data released earlier this year by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI).

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Polk County has been among the most active meth counties statewide going back many years, with Douglas County often leading the pack.

But while Douglas’s submissions have dipped since 2012, Polk County’s submissions have remained on a sharp incline since 2009, surpassing all other Northwest Wisconsin counties for the first time in 2015.

It’s arguable whether the data

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can be attributed to a growing meth problem, or simply greater enforcement. Sheriff Pete Johnson feels it’s more likely the latter.

“Our numbers are high because we take meth use and possession seriously and have been very aggressive in investigating and prosecuting it. Because we are so aggressive, we develop a lot of cases,” says Johnson.

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Hoeft seeks support in Congressional bid

On Monday, May 9, Rice Lake resident Mary Hoeft announced her candidacy for Congress in the 7th Congressional District. If Mary wins in the August 9th primary against 3 other candidates vying for the democratic nomination, she will oppose Sean Duffy in the NoHoeft vember election. But,

as Mary said, “If I am unable to get 2,000 nominations signatures by May 25, my name will not appear on the August 9 ballot.”

Mary Hoeft has taught Communication Arts and French at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County for 45 years. She was named a Wisconsin Idea Fellow, Wisconsin Teaching Scholar, Fulbright Scholar to Morocco and Outstanding Educator. Recently, she received the Chancellor’s Career

Award for Teaching Excellence. Mary has taught in Nepal, bringing Western teaching practices to educators in Kathmandu and a remote Nepali village.

In the Rice Lake community, Mary served 6 years on the Rice Lake School Board, and was President of the Board of Directors of Barron County Restorative Justice Programs (BCRJP). She continues to volunteer with BCRJP as a Community Voice and Restorative

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Mary has two children; a daughter Kelly who is a Madison Police Officer and a son Ryan, also a police officer, who died in 2001 while on duty in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

She is the proud grandmother of Ryan’s daughter Hannah, and Kelly’s sons Tacoma, Phoenix, and Rockton.

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Anthony Grimm, who frequently partners with neighboring counties, agrees. “It’s not just here. Meth is everywhere. If it’s a county that’s similar in demographic, and if the [meth] numbers aren’t similar, they’re just not finding it,” he says. He credits his predecessor Andrew Vitalis for boosting the county’s case-

‘There’s a huge appetite for Euphoria here...we have to do away with some of that appetite’ Anthony Grimm Polk County Drug Investigator load. “He’s a big part of the reason why our numbers have taken off. His ability to make cases has been a huge benefit to the people of Polk County.”

Whatever the reason may be, the numbers are telling.

high rates of alcoholism,” says Grimm. “There’s a huge appetite here for euphoria. People like to get high here. We have to do away with some of that appetite.”

Statewide, however, much of the media focus has shifted toward heroin, the tail end of a slippery slide that begins with prescription drug abuse, and ends in overdose, or death.

Unlike heroin, methamphetamine is a slow burn, creating a dysfunctional web of addiction, irrational behavior and criminal activity, leaving destroyed families and lives in its wake.

“If you break down criminal activity, you will find drugs somewhere. I don’t like to oversimplify things, but it really is that simple,” Grimm says, adding that burglary investigations often lead to the recovery of large amounts of meth.

And all that criminal activity ends up in Polk County Circuit Court.

Polk County’s drug-related search warrants have doubled since 2012. According to Polk County Judge Molly Gail-

Data from the Department of Justice showing statewide heroin cases, with the highest numbes in more populated areas. Polk County’s statistics show a total of 4 heroin cases since 2013, with 1 case in 2013, 2 in 2014, and 1 in 2015.

And Polk County is on the front lines of a very difficult war.

Polk County’s meth epidemic is no longer hidden.

Its effects have reached into schools, families, businesses, hospitals, and our increasingly cluttered court system.

In fact, in a community-needs assessment, Polk County Public Health identified drug use as the number one concern for Polk County this year, followed by mental health, alcohol, obesity, and access to care.

Experts agree that the problem is linked closely with mental health.

“We’re on 4th and 5th generation dope users now in Polk County, similar to what you might find in families with

Wyrick, she and Judge Anderson now carry the seventh highest caseload in the state.

For a county of just 39,000 people, those numbers are out of balance.

Unfortunately, with so few addiction and mental health resources available, Polk County’s clogged legal system has become the only place an addict can find help. However, in GailWyrick’s words, “You cannot punish addiction out of a person. It is an illness. And it needs to be treated.”

Other battles in the war In the words of Sheriff Pete Johnson, “Meth use is a societal issue that can’t be solved by enforcement alone.”

As far as what’s being done at the state level, represen-

The red line on the graph above shows the trend of Polk County’s crime labe cases since 2009, as compared to data from neighboring counties. Data provided by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

tatives Shiela Harsdorf and Adam Jarchow point to the HOPE Agenda, a series of bills now in review. HOPE, which stands for Heroin, Opiate, Prevention, and Education, is aimed at combating the state’s heroin crisis, a problem that’s reached its own epidemic levels in metro areas, particularly in the southern part of the state.

Although heroin abuse is less frequent in rural areas like Polk County, the HOPE Agenda does address some mental health and funding needs. The new laws, among other things, would provide grants for mental health intervention teams, $250,000 a year to rural counties for mobile mental-health intervention teams, and increases funding for Treatement and Diverson (TAD) programs like drug court.

Locally, Polk County is part of the St. Croix Valley Drug Task Force, an agency that spans Polk, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. The task force shares resources and receives grants that help defer the costs of drug investigations, which Grimm says is a constant challenge.

“Right now we’re pretty much limited to one or two guys to work anything outside of normal hours. And if we do that we’ll burn up our grant easily within the course of a calendar year and be into the county coffers. Without ques-

‘We’re pretty much limited to one or two guys to work anything outside of normal hours.’

Anthony Grimm Polk County Drug Investigator

tion if we had more money we could dedicate more people to narcotics.”

Grimm says that the county’s Drug Endangered Children (DEC) program is also in its infancy. DEC aims to

combine local resources from various agencies to protect the interests of at-risk children, but also works as leverage for addicted parents who want to keep their kids.

“I think it’s a great benefit to the kids, parents, and society as a whole. And our hold on someone is going to be stron-

‘We’re spending more money on corrections in Wisconsin than we are on the University of Wisconsin System.’

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ger as well. Kids are a big motivation,” says Grimm.

Judge Molly GailWyrick, who oversees the county’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), spearheaded Polk County’s own “drug court” eight years ago, which operates like a treatment court model. She says that while it costs $32,000 per year to incarcerate drug offenders, treatment court offers a much less costly, and at times more attractive option to prison. Attendees must pay to be a part of the 18-month program, in which they are routinely drug tested, must maintain full-time jobs, pay their bills, and attend regular meetings.

In exchange, they remain with their families, risking prison if they fail.

“We’re spending more money on corrections in Wisconsin than we are on the University of Wisconsin System,” says GailWyrick.“The reality is that sending people to prison has not reduced our number of cases,” she says.

GailWyrick points to small successes with the program, like mothers who’ve stayed clean long enough to give birth to healthy babies.

“No matter how long you keep them in the program, we’re spending a fraction of what incarceration would

cost,” she says.

Polk County’s treatment court is a major collaborative effort, with players from many departments. A year and a half ago they asked a mental health professional to be a part of the mix, and with a new focus on mental health the results have been good.

“We have been operating in silos for far too long,” says GailWyrick.

In addition to recent grant funding from the county, the program is in the process of applying for TAD money that would help in hiring a CJCC coordinator, and ultimately aid in gathering more data to help apply for larger federal grants on behalf of Polk County.

“We’re on a new path. And with all of this collaboration I think will come great reward,” she says. GailWyrick, who plans to retire this November, has spent much of her career in this fight. “I’m just hopeful that whoever replaces me will have a passion for this programming.”

WHAT IS METH? Methamphetamine (aka “speed,” “crank,” “ice,” “meth”) is a powerful, illegally-produced stimulant that attacks the central nervous system.

Symptoms of use include nervousness, compulsive behavior, irritability, anger, aggressiveness, hallucinations, paranoia, depression with suicidal tendencies, seizures, heart attacks and strokes.

Meth use causes skin ulcerations and infection as a result of the addict picking at imaginary bugs.

NEED HELP? Need help with addiction? Assistance through Polk County Health is confidential and cannot be discussed with law enforcement.

Call 715-485-8402 for local access to substance abuse and mental health services. For 24-hour assistance, call the AODA crisis line at 888-552-6642.

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MAY 18 Syttende Mai Moe Lutheran Church invites you to Syttende Mai May 18 at 6 p.m. The celebration features Scandinavian goodies, Lefse, and entertainment by the Kirk Family Singers. Moe Lutheran Church is located north of Clear Lake on 45th Ave. East.

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MAY 19 Amery Area Garden Club The May lunch meeting for club members will be on Thursday, May 19 at Village Pizzeria starting at 11:30 a.m.

Plans and details for the annual plant sale will be discussed.

Historical Society Meeting A meeting of the Amery Area Historical Society will take place Thursday, May 19 at 5 p.m. at the Amery Public Library. The group will continue its planning process and elect officers. All interested persons are welcome to attend. The facility is handicapped accessible.

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Color Blast 5k fun run/walk Color blast is an untimed (almost) 5k fun run/walk for all ages to benefit our local emergency personnel. On May 21 runners will be doused in color! Event includes a t-shirt and bracelet.

Registration and a $20 fee are due May 4. Pick up and return registration to Amery Congregational Church, downloadable documents and updates available at facebook.com/ amerycolorblast5k.

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Drop in the bucket Lien Elementary’s service learning project asked students to help make a donation every time they used the potty, with the hope of raising $500 to help purchase two latrines for the people of Haiti. The students more than quadrupled their goal, raising $2014.34, enough to buy eight latrines. Congrats to the students of Lien Elementary and their families for a job well done! Left to right are principal Cheryl Meyer, Dr. Paul Elbing with Communtiy Health Initiative, and guidance counselor Lisa Bensen.

be a drawing for a $50 gift card for those in attendance.

MAY 29 Pancake breakfast Little Falls Lutheran Church will host a pancake breakfast May 29 from 8 a.m. to noon. For a free will offering, you’ll receive pancakes with strawberies or blueberries, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, orange juice, milk, or coffee.

Little Falls Lutheran Church is located at 1272 44th Avenue in Amery.

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Garden Club Plant Sale

Memorial Day Dinner

The Amery Area Garden Club will host their annual plant sale from 9 to 11 a.m. in Amery’s Soo Line Park.

East Immanuel Lutheran Church will be serving a Memorial Day Dinner on May 30 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a free will offering, serving ham, potatoes, vegetables, and homemade pies. Take out available. East Immanuel is located at 207 120th Street in Amery.

Clear Lake Plant Sale Clear Lake Area Community center will hold their 4th annual spring plant sale on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hanging baskets, perennials and annuals, vegetables and herbs, and gardening items will be available.

Proceeds support the Center’s building maintenance.

MAY 23 Sexual Assault Awareness Seminar Amery Police Department invites soon-to-be-college students and their families to attend a seminar on Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Monday, May 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Reduce your risk and increase on-campus safety as you move forward in your education. RSVP by May 13 to officer Crystal Zacharias at 715-2683405 or email crystal.zacharias@amerypd.org. There will

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Memorial Day Pancake Extravaganza Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp hosts their Pancake Extravaganza from 8 a.m. to noon, serving four kinds of pancakes including buttermilk, oven, and Finnish with loads of toppings, syrup, sausage, juice, coffee, milk, and tea. Free will donation will be accepted. Proceeds support Wapo’s summer ministry and the kids, with matching funds from friends of Wapo’s ministries.

JUNE 4 Amery Trail Days Enjoy free admission to Amery’s Cat Tail and Stower Seven Lakes State Trails and free fishing all weekend long, along with a variety of other

fun events. City-wide garage sales will be held all day on Friday, June 3. June 4 families can also enjoy the pancake breakfast at the airport from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m and other activites near the Amery Fire Hall from 10-2 including a petting zoo, free ice cream cones, car seat checks, lifelink helicopter visit, and bike rodeo starting at 9 a.m.

JUNE 10 Backpack Fundraiser A fundraiser to benefit the Polk County Backpack program to help feed hungry families will take place June 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. For a free will offering the public can enjoy BBQ and hotdogs, a bake sale, silent auction, and a dunk tank. There will also be live music from 4 to 5 from Jim Armstrong, and the Cattail Moon Band will play from 5 to 8 p.m.

JUNE 11 Fun Adventure Triathlon Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail will host a triathlon to help with trail maintenance costs. The event will include a 3.1 mile run/ walk on the Stower trail, a 16 mile bike on surrounding open county roads, and a canoe/kayak/paddle around South Twin Lake, and begins at 9 a.m. on June 11.

Pre-registration is $40 for a 1 person team, or $60 for teams of 2 or 3. ($50/$70 on race day).

Request registration forms by emailing admeyers@bremer. com or stop by Ellie’s.

JUNE 14 Kops & Kids K-9 Association Golf Scramble

The Amery Police Department proudly hosts the 8th Annual Kops and Kids Golf Scramble. The event will be a two or four-person scramble featuring hole events, prizes, and loads of fun for all.

Registration begins at noon with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Register your team of 2 or 4

by June 3. Cost is $80 per player and includes dinner and awards. To register, contact Heather Hegarty, 715-268-3406, or email apd4121@Amerytel. net.

JUNE 17 Music on the River Amery’s first “Music on the River” of 2016 will include the newly contrstucted bandshell, and music by the Upper Midwest’s premier doo-wop, rockabilly and rock and roll band, The WhiteSidewalls. Come out for a free evening of family fun including a car show from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Amery’s Michael Park.

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Amery Art and Craft Fair The Amery Woman’s Club presents their 39th annual Art and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Amery’s North Park.

View the works of more than 100 area crafters and vendors.

JULY 1 Giant Ice Cream Sundae Bring the whole family to Amery’s Soo Line Park to help consume a giant 30-foot ice cream sundae sponsored by the Amery Area Community Club. The fun starts at noon, and is free and open to the public.

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“I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.” — Albert Einstein As we careen through May with graduation and the end of the school year in sight, many think about the next steps in their life.

Some people even get paid to try to predict the future.

That would be a very tough job. It’s always easier to write about the past and point out where the futurists went wrong.

I’ve been part of a couple discussions in the past month about the future. Local elected officials try to plan and predict what may be coming so our communities harness growth without havPublisher can ing to play (and pay for) catching Tom Stangl up to what is happening.

Technology often plays a major role in the way we live our lives. I consider the Apollo moon landings one of the major technological accomplishments that has occurred during my life.

Did you know that the average smartphone of today has more processing power than the spacecraft that landed on the Moon? The older I get, the more I marvel that we made it there and back safely.

We often develop technologies before understanding the social and ethical complications that will arise as unintended consequences from their use. It is estimated that in 2018 the first self driving cars will be available for the public.

While I am still waiting for the flying cars I was promised as a child, futurists theorize that the preschoolers of today will never have need of a driver’s license, thanks to automated cars, piloted by global positioning systems.

Let’s take the next leap of logic. If cars are automated and software companies like Uber and Lyft can offer a ride with a few swipes of your cell phone, would you even need to own a car?

An estimated 1.2 million people die each year in car accidents worldwide. Currently, one accident occurs every 100,000 km; with autonomous driving that will drop to one accident in 10 million km. That will save a million lives each year.

With fewer accidents, the business model of insurance companies will change as well.

In addition to the 1.2 million people that would have died annually in car accidents, life spans continue to grow. Right now, the average life span increases by 3 months per year. Four years ago, the life span was 79 years, now it’s 80 years. Futurists estimate that the rate of life span increases will grow as well and by 2036, the rate of increase may be more than a year per year.

Sure, we will live longer, but how will we deal with aging and the challenges of overpopulation?

By next year, the Tricorder Xprize competition will be consumer testing a hand held medical diagnostic device named after the gadget used in “Star Trek” that will be able to “accurately diagnose 13 health conditions (12 diseases and the absence of conditions) and capture five real-time health vital signs, independent of a health care worker or facility, and in a way that provides a compelling consumer experience.”

Doctors beware, the smartphone is coming for you!

Artificial intelligence presents other challenges. IBM’s Watson now gives legal advice (so far for more or less basic stuff) within seconds, with 90% accuracy compared with 70% accuracy when done by humans.

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.

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Trump will test the ticket this fall

BY MATT POMMER

Donald Trump has scrambled traditional political thinking in Wisconsin, providing challenges for Republican leaders.

Trump has high negative ratings among multiple groups of voters, based on results from several tests conducted by the Marquette University Law School poll.

The Republican Party has been strongest in the suburban counties west and north of Milwaukee. It’s been dubbed as Capitol the “WOW” land Newsletter – Washington, and Matt Pommer Ozaukee Waukesha counties.

Census results show a predominately white citizenry with above-average levels of both higher education and income. They also have produced large pluralities for Republican candidates.

But the polls show 72 percent of suburban voters have negative feelings about Trump, who will be the Republican presidential candidate this fall.

Statewide the polling shows 78 percent of college-educated citizens have a negative feeling about Trump. More than half of those calling themselves Republicans have negative feelings about

Trump. It’s 40 percent in the WOW counties.

Popular conservative talk-radio shows in the Milwaukee market have provided Republican support in previous election campaigns, but reports indicate the talk-show personalities have uneasiness with Trump’s unclear conservativism.

Perhaps it is the vulgarity of his campaign exchanges. It has been unclear where he stands on major social issues.

The Trump campaign contends the Wisconsin poll numbers will change as the campaign heats up.

Hillary Clinton, the Democratic front runner, also has substantial negatives, although not as high as those for Trump.

Erosion of support in suburban Milwaukee can be offset in the arc running from La Crosse across northern Wisconsin to Green Bay, according to Trump’s campaign. It’s the broad area in which Trump did best during the April primary in Wisconsin.

The areas in the west and north sometimes are dubbed the “resentment” parts of Wisconsin. Hard economic times have pinched many in these areas.

The paper industry has seen the demand for some of its products erode in the last two decades.

Plunging ore prices have scuttled talk of a major job mining operation in the North. The populations are getting older. There is no

major influx of the young.

Unanswered is whether the resentment has shifted against Walker. Rural folks increasingly suggest they are getting the short end of government programs.

On the other hand, Walker is being cited by national columnists as a possible GOP presidential nominee in 2020. That won’t happen, of course, if Trump wins this year and runs for re-election.

Pundits also have suggested that Trump, at the head of the GOP ticket, could be a drag on congressional and legislative elections on the ballot.

That’s doubtful in Wisconsin, perhaps the most gerrymandered state in the nation. The lines were drawn by Republican legislative leaders and Walker to guarantee control of the Legislature.

Walker and Republicans also have made it more difficult to vote, requiring photo IDs and making absentee-voting changes.

Republicans sold it as trying to curb fraud.

The Trump candidacy provides a special test for Walker who has promised to support the Republican presidential nominee. Walker also will be on the campaign trail hoping to re-elect U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh.

Walker’s own popularity in a recent Marquette poll was 43 percent.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Violent opposition to peaceful protest of turbines To the editor: The majority of the Town of Forest residents and the town board are still engaged in the fight to keep out the (44) 500 ft. industrial wind turbines that are being forced upon them by the State of Wisconsin Public Service Commission. The PSC was found to have approved the project based on incomplete proceedings and even bending its own rules by the St. Croix Circuit Court, and the case has been re-opened for public comments.

The supporters of the turbines, who are mainly the hosting land owners, have refused to voice their opinions through this venue while those of us who oppose it have all submitted letters and comments and have even shown solidarity in the town by placing NO TURBINE yard signs on our properties.

This is the proper and civil way to express one’s opinion, however; the turbine supporters have just recently resorted to not only stealing the signs, but conducting drive by shootings in the middle of the night from the town roads to damage the yard signs!

This has brought things to a whole new level! Many of the signs are right in front of our homes which are also in the line of fire...someone in the house could be killed as these thugs drive by and fire high caliber weapons.

Emerging Energies, the turbine developer, has stated that they want to improve relations with the town and the residents; this is definitely not a good start.

There have been reports fi led with the St. Croix County Sheriff’s office, and they are investigating.

Jeff Ericson Town of Forest

Appreciated “Amery” poem To the editor: “I wish to thank Sophia Whitley, Amery 7th grader, for her poem in last week’s issue of the Free Press.

What a wonderful, all-encompassing look at Amery’s history.

I have lived in Amery for over 50 years and totally agree that Amery is a great place in which to live and to raise a family.

It was totally awesome, Sophia! I hope it will be framed and displayed at City Hall.”

Sincerely, Carolyn Ross Amery, Wis.

Wisconsin is a Beautiful State To the editor: Tourists love to fish our lakes, hunt our wooded areas, and visit our amazing cheese factories and breweries. As a matter of fact, Wisconsin received about $19.3 billion from tourists in 2015. As Wisconsinites, we’re proud of our clean lakes and beautiful streams for all to enjoy. We all want to stay on this path of investing in our state, right?

Well, all of us do not agree that our water, air, and soil are important assets to keeping our state as beautiful and bountiful as it is. Many people do not realize that the state Assembly, Senate, and Governor’s office have passed new laws meant to prohibit our local elected officials from protecting our water, air and soil.

The St. Croix County area will soon find out whether we have a right to weigh in on a proposed 8,000 cow dairy farm. Or how about the high capacity wells being drilled with very little, if any, oversight to make sure our individual well water is protected from being contaminated or simply drained dry?

It is not a radical idea to want to have policies that protect our rights to clean air, water, and soil.

The radical idea is to take that right away from us.

Gordon Stevens, retired from a 26-year career as

an engineer with the DNR, stated in his speech on water quality in Wisconsin at a forum sponsored by the Midwest Environmental Advocates (May 10, 2016) “...water policy decisions should be based on the strong bond between law and science, that the people in charge of making water quality decisions should have the credentials to do so, and that Wisconsin’s true and sustaining wealth is its clean water.”

We have an important election coming in November. Make sure you know the difference between radical and common sense. Make sure you know exactly what you are voting for when you cast your vote for your candidate of choice.

Carol Johnson Deer Park, Wis.

Make some memories – go fishing To the editor: Thinking back, I can say for certain I don’t recall watching a single Super Bowl from the past.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve probably watched every one of them.

I’m just saying I don’t recall any of them, the teams who played, the scores, where I watched it, or who was there.

But thinking back, I can still recall every time I’ve gone fishing or hunting with my dad, grandpa, uncles, brothers, friends or my kids and wife.

So have fun, watch the game...but take a kid fishing or hunting soon. They won’t ever forget it.

Brian Zinn Amery, Wis.

Minnesota vs. Wisconsin A Study in Economic Policy To the editor: Statistics have been used to compare policies in Minnesota with those of Wisconsin - two very different approaches to social economics. Sorting through the claims can be difficult. What is political rhetoric and what are the facts? Stepping away from the political mudslinging, let’s just look at a few very obvious facts: 1. Minnesota increased taxes on their wealthiest, while Wisconsin decreased taxes on their wealthiest by $2 billion and increased taxes on middle income earners by $560 million. Plus, according to the Institute on Taxation & Economic Policy, Wisconsinites pay a higher share of their income to property taxes than do Minnesotans. In WI property tax relief averaged $7/owner. Once again this cut benefited those with more expensive property, the people with the greatest ability to pay.

2. Minnesota chose to increase their investment in a quality education for their children by fully funding all-day kindergarten across the state. It is documented that the best investment in school success is at the earliest years. Meanwhile nearly 100 Wisconsin school districts were forced to beg for money from taxpayers through referendums because of state cuts.

3. Minnesota has a vibrant renewable energy industry, both in manufacturing and installation services. Wisconsin has stymied all efforts to move toward a clean energy future even though it is proven that policies that encourage renewable energy development create local jobs that cannot be outsourced to other countries and keeps money in the state rather than out of state to import fossil fuels. Wisconsin sends about $15.7 billion (2012 data) per year out of state in order to import fossil fuels (State Energy Department).

4. The Wisconsin University System has been known worldwide for its research skills and high quality professors, who are bringing their expertise with them as they take positions in other states, like Minnesota, who understand the value of the university system. Wisconsin cut its university system by more than $300 million. Many students are forced to pay for another year of college because they cannot get the courses they need to finish their 4-year degree.

The combined differences in policies of these two states has resulted in a $1.3 billion budget surplus in Minnesota and a $381 million deficit in Wisconsin.

As I write this letter, we learn Wisconsin is defaulting (for the 2nd time by the current administration) on its debt, which will result in more than $2 million additional interest payments. Wisconsin’s slash and burn policies are more likely to result in a bankrupted future while Minnesota looks to provide its people with sustainable economic growth. Frank Buckley of George Mason University and author of “The Way Back: Restoring the Promise of America” recently stated (not a direct quote) that if you want to elevate people, don’t break the elevator - a quality education is the elevator.

Douglas Owens-Pike Wheeler, Wis.

Celebrate Older Americans Month To the editor: May is Older Americans Month 2016! “Blaze a Trail” is the theme!

Older adults are a growing and are an increasingly vital part of our country. The contributions they make to our communities are varied, deeply rooted, and include influential roles in the nation’s economy, politics, and the arts. From 69-year-old NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Jr. to 84-year-old actress Rita Moreno to 83-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsberg, who took her seat as a Supreme Court Justice at age 60, older adults are blazing trails in all aspects of American life.

In 1963, we began to acknowledge the contributions of older people by using the month of May to celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM). Led by the Administration for Community Living, the annual observance offers the opportunity to learn about, support, and celebrate our nation’s older citizens. This year’s theme, “Blaze a Trail,” emphasizes the ways older adults are reinventing themselves through new work and new passions, engaging their communities, and blazing a trail of positive impact on the lives of people of all ages.

While Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County provides rides, light housework, bookwork, yardwork, and home repair services to older adults year-round, we will use OAM 2016 to focus on how older adults in our community are leading and inspiring others, how we can support and learn from them, and how we might follow their examples to blaze trails of our own. We encourage you to get involved by volunteering in your nearest eldercare facility or with us – Interfaith Caregivers!

Many thanks!

Karen Krupa Program Director Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County

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Amery Police Report Amery Police Report 05/06/2016 – 05/12/2016 05/06/16, 07:50AM, Police assisted a citizen with property retrieval.

05/06/16, 08:01AM, Police were dispatched for a minor two vehicle accident.

05/06/16, 04:50PM, Police were dispatched for an animal control call.

05/06/16, 08:35PM, Police assisted citizen with a trespassing complaint.

05/07/16, 04:03AM, Police respond to a motion alarm at local church.

05/08/16, 03:43PM, Police were dispatched to assist a citizen who had fallen.

05/08/16, 09:57PM, Police respond to a local business for suspicious activity.

05/08/16, 10:10PM, Police respond to a noise complaint.

05/09/16, 10:40AM, Police were dispatched for a juvenile call at the middle school.

05/09/16, 06:32PM, Police responded to a harassment complaint.

05/09/16, 08:48PM, Police assisted a citizen with a civil matter.

05/10/16, 05:47AM, Police were dispatched for an animal control call.

05/10/16, 04:40PM, Police responded to a report of harassment.

05/10/16, 05:11PM, Police responded to a no contact order violation/ harassment report.

05/10/16, 05:51PM, Police were dispatched for a mutual aid to assist

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other law enforcement for a suicidal juvenile.

05/11/16, 09:08PM, Police located and arrested an individual with outstanding and valid warrant.

05/12/16, 02:10PM, Police were dispatched to assist other law enforcement on a juvenile call.

05/12/16, 07:15PM, Police assisted a citizen with a civil matter.

Arrests: 05/11/16, Scott Bauer, 32, Amery, WI. Warrant for Probation Violation, arrested and transported to Polk County Jail.

05/12/16, Juvenile, Amery, WI. Transported to Juvenile Detention Center.

Gates sentenced to three years for gun possession MADISON, WIS. – Christopher Gates, 28, Amery, Wis., was sentenced May 12 by U.S. District Judge James Peterson to 36 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Gates pleaded guilty to this charge on February 19, 2016.

Gates, a three-time convicted felon, possessed a firearm between January 31 and February 7, 2015. Gates took possession of the firearm as collateral for a debt owed to him, and he sold the firearm on February 7. The firearm was a semiautomatic weapon with a Gates large capacity magazine.

During the sentencing hearing, Judge Peterson admonished Gates for facilitating the circulation of a dangerous weapon.

The charge against Gates was the result of an investigation conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Amery Police Department, and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Polk County Divorces Filed Lisa R. Carsley, 50, St. Croix Falls and Robert A. Carsley, 54, St. Croix Falls fi led for divorce on April 27, 2016.

Lori A. Simpson, 52, St. Croix Falls and Wayne H. Simpson, 56, Dresser fi led for divorce on April 28, 2016.

George R. Hendrickson, 55, Clarissa, Minn. and Tamie L. Schultz, 52, Balsam Lake fi led for divorce on April 29, 2016.

Sayuri Gildersleeve, 46, Dresser and Troy D. Gildersleeve, 47, Dresser fi led for divorce on May 3, 2016.

Vanessa M. Duxbury, 28, Milltown and Bo D. Duxbury, 31, Milltown fi led for divorce on May 5, 2016.

Heather A. Gehrman, 42, Amery and Lane D. Gehrman, 44, Osceola fi led for divorce on May 5, 2016.

Sheila R. Olson, 51, Star Prairie and Thomas P. Olson, 53, Star Prairie fi led for divorce on May 10, 2016.

Jillian A. Ganley, 35, Cushing and Jamie L. Ganley, 39, Cushing fi led for divorce on May 11, 2016.

Wendy L. Sherrard, 44, Balsam Lake, and Kevin A. Sherrard, 42, Balsam Lake fi led for divorce on May 11, 2016.

Tamie L. Schultz, 52, Balsam Lake and George R. Hendrickson, 55, Clarissa, Minn. fi led for divorce on May 13, 2016.

Vicki L. Johnson, 42, Osceola and Jeffrey R. Johnson, 41, Dresser fi led for divorce on May 16, 2016.

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Reports in Support of Probable Cause

Polk County Sheriff ’s Department Monday, May 16, 2016 Mark J. Tucker, 34, St. Croix Falls was arrested May 9 for Disorderly Conduct, and May 10 for probation violation.

Marlaina J. Tibbetts, 29, was arrested May 13 for Misdemeanor Bail Jumping and Theft.

Heather A. Nelson, 40, Turtle Lake was arrested May 13 for a Probation Warrant, Resisting an officer, and Disorderly Conduct.

Jeremy R. Wilson, 40, Osceola was arrested May 15 for Aggravated Battery, Reckless Injury, and Recklessly endangering safety.

Terry L. Moss, 55, Cumberland was arrested in May 12 for Operating with a controlled substance, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of

Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Michael M. Miller, 41, Stacy, Minn. was arrested May 14 for Operating a motor vehicle without consent, Obstructing an officer, and OWI. Reimando E. Pagan, 53, Rice Lake was arrested on May 9 for Failure to appear warrant.

Austin D. Wahlberg, 19, Amery was arrested May 9 for three Failure-to-appear warrants.

Erica J. Stark, 37, Rice Lake was arrested May 10 for Probation Hold.

Scott B. Bauer, 31, Amery was arrested May 11 for Probation Hold.

Lori A. Cross, 51, Luck was arrested May 12 for Warrant.

Bailey C. Janes, 18, Princeton, Minn. was arrested May 2 for Failure to appear.

Polk County Circuit Court Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: May 3, 2016 Carol Jean Allers, 54, Milltown, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

James N. Auger, 24, Osceola, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Joschua Patrick Bartels, 22, Lake Elmo, MN, pleaded not guilty to sell alcohol to underage person (1st).

Amy M. Benson, 37, Clear Lake, vehicle passenger fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Samantha Lynn Blackwell, 23, Amery, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Jean M. Bloom, 66, Osceola, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Daniel C. Bush, 29, Mankato, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Jessica M. Christensen, 35, Clear Lake, operator failure to have passenger seat belted, $10.

Kelly Joan Churchill, 48, Wayzata, MN, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Cheriee A. Fowler, 39, Birchwood, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Timothy P. Frisco, 39, Osceola, operate after revocation/suspension of registration, $175.30; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Benedict M. Gaetz, 50, Amery, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Chad E. Gerst, 42, Lino Lakes, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (110 mph), $175.30.

Justin Eric Gilbertson, 35, Shafer, MN, pleaded not guilty to speeding in 55 mph zone.

Jason Nemaire Hall, 20, Saint Croix Falls, fail to properly maintain exhaust system, $175.30.

Aaron F. Hedbes, 32, Clayton, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Adam W. Hornstein, 26, Clayton, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30.

David Bruce Housel, 59,

Amery, operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Larry J. Isaacson, 69, Osceola, littering/illegal dumping/disposing of trash, $200.

Jesse J. Isbell, 24, Turtle Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Thomas G. Johannsen, 45, Clear Lake, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10; failure of occupant to notify police of accident, $389.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Gregory Joseph Robert Kadrmas, 26, Luck, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Noah J. Kegal, 16, Webster, operate without valid license (1st violation, ($200.50.

Natalia K. Knauber, 28, Frederic, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Jessica M. Langeness, 37, New Richmond, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

David J. Lundgren, 20, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Douglas E. May, 36, Baldwin, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Tyler Roy McKenzie, 17, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30; pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle without insurance.

Alan Laurence Mercer, 49, Lakeland, MN, fail to yield while making left turn, $175.30.

Michelle T. Mitchell, 44, Milltown, pleaded not guilty to illegal pass of school bus.

DarleneI. Mueller, 47, Milltown, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Melana A. Nelson, 19, Frederic, adult permitting underage drinking (1st), $452.50.

Stephen Frank Nelson, 57, Taylors Falls, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Zacary Derek Reid, 30, Grantsburg, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50.

Jayson J. Rice, 33, New Richmond, pleaded not guilty to driving too fast for conditions.

Marco Ramiro Rivera, 21, Osceola, operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10.

Samantha J. Rouw, 23, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Tiffany R. Saari, 18, Forst Lake, MN, pleaded not guilty to unreasonable and imprudent speed.

Kenneth David Salsbury, 22, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Michelle Marie Schmidt, 56, Osceola, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Joseph Hammill Schullo, 57, Frederic, operation without required lamps lighted, $162.70; speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Lucinda A. Snyder, 59, New Richmond, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Angela Rose Stachowski, 27, Lindstrom, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Elizabeth M. Stawarski, 38, Somerset, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Andrew L. Swanson, 32, Turtle Lake, pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle without insurance.

Christopher Lee Swanson, 18, Saint Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (30-34 mph, $295.

Jack Patrick Volgren, 16, Balsam Lake, illegal pass of school bus reported, $326.50.

Blake W. Wiederin, 16, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Jeffery Whitman pleaded not guilty to operating without valid license.

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Luck man charged in underage prostitution sting A Luck man made his initial appearance in Dakota County Court May 9, answering to charges that he intended to engage in prostitution with someone he believed to be under 18.

According to the criminal complaint, Cody S. Schostek, 28 of Luck, was caught in a sting carried out by Mendota Heights, Minn.

Schostek authorities on February 10, 2016.

The sting was part of a larger operation which ended up charging a large number of individuals from throughout the metro area.

According to the complaint, Schostek responded via text message to an ad posted in the escort section of Backpages.com. The response came from an undercover officer posing as someone offering sex with two girls, ages 16 and 17, in exchange for money.

The following exchange occurred between Schostek and the undercover officer.

Schostek: “No thanks to [sic] young,” and “How do I know your [sic] not the police. I’m 27 and don’t want to get in trouble for having fun with minors.”

Officer: “r u the police?? u hav to say” [sic] Schostek: “but very interested” Officer: “2 bad :(” [sic] Schostek: ?

Officer: “u interested or not… quit playing” [sic] Schostek: “Can I come over around 3” The two agree on a time and meeting place before Schostek appears to get nervous about the exchange.

Schostek: “I should be there between 3 and 3:15. are you affi liated with any law enforcement” [sic] Officer: “k. still no…not a cop” [sic] The officer asks Schostek to bring condoms.

Schostek: “I’m at holiday to scared your with the police gonna wait” [sic] Officer: “Im movin on then bye” [sic] Schostek: “are those your real ages” [sic] Officer: “yeah but we’re in this for money so u coming or not?” [sic] Schostek: “Ya” Officer: “how long” Schostek: “two min what room” [sic] Officer: “200 when u get to door know and say skittles so I know its

Mark E. Johnson, 48, Dresser, Wis., doing business as Spring Brook Grain Farms LLC, is charged with five counts of wire fraud and five counts of making false statements in regard to crop insurance benefits.

The indictment alleges that between December 2012 and November 2014, Johnson devised a scheme to defraud the United States, through its crop insurance program operated by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC).

The indictment alleges

that in 2012, Johnson falsely overstated his corn and soybean production to Agri General Insurance Company, a company that FCIC reinsured, through the Grosskreutz Crop Insurance Agency, in order to increase his insurance reimbursement in later years. The indictment alleges that in 2013 and 2014, Johnson submitted false crop yield loss claims of approximately $340,887.

If convicted, Johnson faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each wire fraud count, and

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not housekeeping k?”[sic] Officer: “ok?”

Schostek: “no bye” Officer: “bye” “whatever please stop wasting my time” [sic] Schostek: “sorry don’t mean to just don’t want to go to jail” [sic] Officer: “yur not going to jail cause of me but I have to move on either come or don’t but please” [sic] According to the complaint, shortly after this exchange Schostek knocked on the door of room 200 and said the code word ‘skittles.’ He was placed under arrest, and a search of his pockets yielded $100 in cash and two condoms.

Schostek admitted to responding to the ad and agreeing to meet up with the under age girls and pay for sex. He also told authorities that when he found out they were underage he decided to go to the hotel anyway hoping that they were actually 18 years old.

Schostek pled not guilty in the matter. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for July 27, with a jury trial tentatively set to proceed on October 3.

Polk County man charged with wire fraud and false statements 30 years in federal prison on each false statement count.

The charges against him are the result of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General. The prosecution of this case will be handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter Jarosz.

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May 10, 2016 Michael Lee Stoddard and Jean Marie Smith were issued a marriage license on May 1, 2016.

Benjamin David Chenal and Charlynn May Havron were issued a marriage license on May 3, 2016.

Damian Jeffrey Lee Olson and Lindsey Ann Blaser were issued a marriage license on May 3, 2016.

Jesse Alphonse Vorwald and Jacquilyn Marie Smith were issued a marriage license on May 4, 2016.

James Paul Galle and Cora Lee Olesen were issued a marriage license on May 4, 2016.

Joseph Edward Branum and Starr Lynn Carpenter were issued a marriage license on May 5, 2016.

Charles Nicholas Erdmann Klynderud and Maren Barbara Cullen were issued a marriage license on May 5, 2016.

May 17, 2016 Basil John Raffa III and Danee Judith Salinas were issued a marriage license on May 9, 2016.

Lahbib Sadir and Tamara Lynn Keller were issued a marriage license on May 9, 2016.

Merlin Wayne Fox and Kimberly Gay Moe were issued a marriage license on May 10, 2016.

Cody Halden Hahn and Megan Jean Atwood were issued a marriage license on May 11, 2016.

Chad Allen Elmer and Amy Lynn Wallin were issued a marriage license on May 12, 2016.

Robert Ralph Snyder and Peggy Danielle Belknap were issued a marriage license on May 12, 2016.

One injured, one arrested in Osceola shooting On May 15 Polk County authorities received a 911 call reporting a male subject had been shot at a residence in the 2000 block of 75th Avenue/CTH M near Osceola. Deputies responded to the call and their investigation found that Daniel D. Wenholz, 42 of Osceola had been shot in the leg after a confrontation at his residence.

The other party involved in this incident, Jeremy R. Wilson, 40 of Osceola was still on scene rendering aid to Wenholz when deputies arrived.

Wenholz was transported to Osceola Medical Wilson Center by Osceola Ambulance and then taken by air ambulance to Regions Hospital for treatment of his gunshot injuries.

Jeremy Wilson was placed under arrest and transported to the Polk County Jail on criminal charges stemming from this incident.

The incident remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Hansen remains free amid child abuse and torture allegations Virgil Hansen will continue to remain free on bond following a May 13 court appearance, and won’t be back in court again until November 29, more than a year after receiving seven felony charges.

Hansen, the Hansen 6 5 -ye a r- old Milltown firefighter, Village Clerk, and former Unity School Bus Driver,

was charged last November with seven felony counts relating to the alleged ongoing sexual abuse and torture of a boy—beginning when he was 13 ½ years old. The charges allege Hansen sexually tortured the boy while he visited Hansen at his home, and paid him on several occasions, resulting in additional charges of soliciting a child for prostitution, trafficking and child sexual exploitation. If convicted, the charges carry a maximum sentence of more than

190 years in prison.

Hansen was released on a $50,000 signature bond with a 10 percent cash component ($5,000) on November 23, stipulating no contact with children under 17 with the exception of young relatives working at the family farm.

Hansen waived his right to a preliminary hearing and pled not guilty on January 28, and has yet to spend any time in custody.

Based on discussion during Hansen’s May 13 appearance,

Hansen’s attorney, Bruce Anderson, may be working on a plea deal with the District Attorney’s office.

“Mr. Steffen and I have had some preliminary discussions that have not resulted in a comprehensive agreement,” said Anderson. “But he actually faxed me a different proposal yesterday afternoon. I don’t know where that’s heading but we have not reached an agreement.”

Citing the need for at least five days to try the case, the

soonest Judge Molly GailWyrick could schedule the matter was January 30, 2017, by which time she plans to be retired. Hansen is due back in court November 29 for a final pre-trial hearing.

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105 Years Ago May 18, 1911

crowns from retiring King, Geof Strom and Queen, Meg Paquin. Crown bearers were Derek Larson and Angela Kelzer. Other members of the court included: Dave Johnston, Dan Satterlund, Jay Monson, Derek Kosti, John Skoug, Ruby Bartlett, Linda Johnson, Tracey Byrne, Sandy Hartmann and Tracey Smeed.

Dietz Gets Life in Prison The trial of John Deitz, the notorious Sawyer County outlaw came to an end May 13 when the jury brought back the following verdict: John Deitz guilty of murder in the first degree; Hattie E. Deitz, his wife, not guilty of murder in the first degree; son, Leslie Deitz, not guilty of murder in the first degree.

Judge A. H. Reid pronounced the following sentence: It is the judgment and sentence of this court that you, John F. Deitz, be punished for the offense for which you have been convicted by imprisonment at hard labor in the state’s prison at Waupun for the period of your natural life, and that the eighth day of October of each year you shall be kept in solitary confinement to think of the life you took.

John Deitz was sentenced to hard labor for the murder of Deputy Oscar Harp in the battle of Cameron dam on October 8.

Deitz, “the defender of Cameron dam,” the backwoodsman who for six years has defied the sheriffs and deputies of Sawyer County, the man who has caused blood to be spilled and declared time without number that he would never be taken from his log cabin on the Thornapple River alive, will spend the rest of his natural life at hard lain the WisYesterday’s bor consin State News Penitentiary.

Fol lowi ng Diane Stangl the verdict, the old smile with which the “old man” has always faced the things that have happened to him did not desert him. He smiled as the judge read the verdict handed up by the foreman of the jury.

He made no demonstration.

His name was the first read.

As the words came out, a frown came over the face of Mrs. Deitz and she glared at the jury.

Leslie took the staggering news with a sickly grin, and waves of color across his face.

70 Years Ago May 16, 1946 Our Sav ior’s Lutheran Church to Mark 50th Anniversary Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, founded May 17, 1896, will remember the occasion this week with appropriate services on its 50th anniversary.

Of the families who met that day and organized the congregation, only one remains and he is Charley Nelson. The rest have all gone to their eternal reward.

The Pastor who did the preliminary work among the Norwegian pioneers in this community and later established the church was E. A. Hage, who recently passed away at his

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Amery Flood in 1919 Pictured above is the aftermath of Amery’s worst flood, which occurred in 1919 when heavy spring rains caused the swollen Apple River to pour into North Twin which then spilled over into South Twin Lake. Amery was covered in water with washed out roads in three directions. Boats were needed to get into town. Only the roads to the east were still open.

home in Canada. Other pastors who have served are Tekse, Gjerde, Helland, Olson, and the present pastor, Braseth.

The church was built in 1905 and some years later the steeple and basement were added.

Order Curtailment of Water Usage Because of the general fuel shortage, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued an emergency order aimed to curb the usage of water and thereby saving electricity and fuel.

Water clerk, Chas. M. Ellis points out that under the order, no lawns can be sprinkled and all other usage must be curtailed, including industrial users.

As yet, no significance has been attached in this matter to the truce now existing in the coal strike.

Granum’s Ship to be Atomic Bomb Target Lt. O. Alfred Granum, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Granum of Amery, is stationed aboard the USS Nevada, a battleship, which will be one of the target ships in the atomic bomb test next July.

The Nevada will be anchored in the center of the ships in the lagoon at Bikini Island and will be painted orange to aid the bomb-carrying plane to pick the center of the target.

60 Years Ago May 17, 1956 Give Up After Two Attempts While some anglers came home with fish stories concerning fish, the most humorous one making the rounds concerns a trio that spent much of the “wee” hours Saturday morning angling for casting rods.

Early in the evening, a spinning rod was accidently snared by an overhead cast by a member of the party. It sailed merrily into the drink.

After a tedious effort, which found a flashlight disappearing

as well, the rod was safely back in the boat…but not for long.

In traveling to another spot, there came a sharp snap. You guessed it! The spinning rod took off for parts unknown over the side of the boat.

Ho hum…and so to bed. Some days you should never get up!

Early Morning Chase Ends in Arrest While hot rods probably were blamed for the early Saturday morning speeding around the city of Amery, such was not the case. It was, however, five police cars in pursuit of one driver who sought to elude arrest for drunken driving.

Walter Neurer of Amery was finally subdued by Officer Grover Winchell and Kenneth Winchell and Sheriff James Moore.

The escapade began near the Duren Tavern on No. 8 just after midnight Friday, when Traffic Officer Merle Beedle stopped to check a car, which was stalled on the highway.

Driver Neurer told Officer Beedle that his car had stalled and that it wouldn’t start. About that time, he tried it again and took off before Officer Beedle could stop him.

Coming to the junction of Highways 46 and 8, the two cars both stopped at the junction and Officer Beedle jumped out and climbed in with the errant driver. After a brief conversation over the matter, he radioed for Sheriff Moore and Robert Moore to come out and pick up the car and driver.

Upon the arrival of the Sheriff and during the exchange of seating arrangements, Driver Neurer dashed for his car and succeeded in breaking away with his surprise move.

Officer Beedle ran to the vehicle and grabbed a handful of keys, but unfortunately, the chain broke and he missed the ignition key. Without further ado, the race was on in earnest.

Chief Burt Millermon, Winchell, and Officer Jim Brown were in Amery when the radio call came in from

Sheriff Moore who was in hot pursuit along with Officer Beedle.

The cars careened down through town, through the Burman addition, and south, breaking out into mainstreet at the hotel. They then followed the car to the garage behind the Texaco station where the arrest was made.

Driver Neuer was fined $200 and costs on drunken driving in Justice court and another $50 for failing to stop for an officer. Fines were paid.

Drive-In Root Beer Stand Now Open A new drive-in opened last week on Highway 46, south of the railroad tracks. It is owned

by Mrs. Esther Nelson who has recently moved here from Bruce. Mrs. Nelson announces that it will be known as the A & W Drive-In, since it will be one of the national chains of over 800 such drive-ins featuring the nation’s leading draft root beer, A & W.

“IY, YI, YI…” Anyone mumbling around here Wednesday morning was probably doing so because of the weather in general and a snowstorm in particular. The temperature dropped to 36 degrees during the course of the snowstorm. Early in the morning it was officially recorded at 26 degrees. The snow brought .12 inches of moisture.

Highest temperature this year was recorded Saturday, May 12, when 79 degrees greeted residents.

40 Years Ago May 18, 1976 Choose AHS Prom King and Queen Gary Zinn and Terrie Andren were chosen king and queen at the annual Amery High School prom sponsored by the junior class on Saturday, May 15.

The dance was held at the high school gym.

Royalty received their

Elmwood, WI – George Wheeler, 72 has more than 30 years experience in police work and if you would have asked him several years ago if Unidentified Flying Objects were real, he probably would have thought you were crazy.

But not anymore. Not after what happened in April of last year and April 22 of this year when he saw some things he can only call UFOs. Wheeler says he is now convinced that UFOs exist and the occupants of them “are not harmless, but in fact they’re out to kill us.”

On April 22, Wheeler said he was struck by a bluish-white light shot from a UFO hovering above a hilltop quarry south of the Pierce county community.

Police Chief Gene Helmer says that Wheeler radioed about 11 p.m. that he was heading for the quarry, “where it looks like a fire has broken out.”

Helmer says Wheeler stopped at the crest of County Trunk P and said over the radio, “My God, it’s one of those UFOs again.” He then described the UFO calmly over the radio, Helmer said.

The radio went dead and later Wheeler was found sitting in his squad car in a semi-conscious state with the lights and ignition turned off.

Wheeler rested for a few days at home and later spent some time in a hospital.

35 Years Ago May 12, 1981 Bee Poop Offered For Sale by Madison Firm Gov. Lee Dreyfus’ staff insisted Friday he does not endorse commercial products, not even a new one called “Pure Wisconsin Bee Poop Honey.”

Three Madison area entrepreneurs formed Octopus Universal Industries recently and have begun marketing the “Bee Poop” honey in seven local stores.

On the label is a red heart, the same color as the governor’s ever-present red vest.

Angry honey producers swarmed on him last year when he referred to their product as “bee poop.” They vigorously protested the “family joke.” He told state Honey Queen Lynn Ludack. Dreyfus told Ms. Ludack he ate honey, but that Mrs. Dreyfus didn’t because she considered it “bee poop.”

The governor’s remarks were reported around the country and “Bee Poop” bumper stickers began appearing in Wisconsin.

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TIBBETTS: Two cases total 54 counts following mail theft incident in January FROM PAGE ONE

alleged Tibbetts had stolen more than $1,100 in cash as an employee at the St. Croix Falls Subway. Charges of ‘theft from a business setting’ were eventually fi led on January 22.

Shortly thereafter, a weekend arrest for disorderly conduct (and small cash bail out) occurred on February 8. Tibbetts was ultimately charged with that disorderly conduct on February 22, along with bail jumping charges for violating conditions of her original November bond. She was released again, this time on a $2,500 signature bond.

Meanwhile, authorities were wrapping up their investigation into Tibbetts’ involvement into mailbox thefts that had occurred throughout the Osceola area in January.

Those charges finally caught up with Tibbetts on February 29, just a week after appearing in court for previous charges.

‘She’s facing over 100 potential years in prison. I’m perplexed by the request for a signature bond.’

The Honorable Judge Jeffery Anderson Polk County Circuit Court

For the mailbox thefts, Tibbetts was charged with five felony counts of identity theft for financial gain, 12 counts of receiving stolen property, and in total, 17 counts of misdemeanor bail jumping.

Tibbetts was a no-show for a

March 21 court appearance on the accumulated charges, but did appear again April 12. She was once again trusted to stay out of trouble, released again on a $10,000 signature bond.

Just a day before that appearance, given additional information that had come to light, authorities fi led seven more felony charges of identity theft for financial gain, three charges of receiving stolen property, and ten additional bail jumping charges citing the original purse incident. But she wouldn’t be seen on those charges until April 29, when in addition to the new initial appearance, she was also scheduled for an adjourned initial appearance and three pre-trial conferences.

Judge Jeffrey Anderson took several minutes to read through the 20 separate counts on one case, and 34 counts on another—all stemming from a string of mail thefts in January.

For the initial appearance, Assistant District Attorney Ken Sortedahl requested a $5,000 signature bond, to which Tibbetts’ attorney, Dan Firkus added, “We’re not going to object to a signature bond. Usually when the state asks for signature bond, they know why they’re asking.”

“She’s facing over 100 potential years in prison,” said Judge Anderson. “I’m perplexed by the request for a signature bond.”

Ultimately Anderson raised the bar slightly, but not by much, releasing Tibbetts again on a $10,000 signature bond, followed by a reading a list of more than a dozen victims for which Tibbetts was ordered to avoid contact.

“I will say I’m nervous in light of the charges, it would

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Unable to pay the $5,000 cash bond imposed, Judge Anderson orders Marlaina Tibbetts to be escorted from the courtroom and immediatley taken into custody. The order came during a May 13 initial appearance where Tibbetts answered to the sixth theft-related court case since November.

be much easier to set a much different bond. But the state makes an interesting argument in regard to the length of time that’s gone by, and currently not aware of any additional criminal conduct,” explained Anderson. “I’ll also note if you come back and there are issues, bond will look very different. I don’t like to look foolish.”

Unknown to Anderson at that time, Tibbetts had been caught on camera April 8, allegedly stealing a teacher’s cell phone from a classroom at her daughter’s elementary school. Ironically, the phone was identified by a quote on the case which read, “Love yourself enough to work harder.” For that, one charge of theft and three charges of bail jumping came on May 5.

HOEFT: Broadband, education, and the environment are among important issues to Hoeft FROM PAGE ONE

time for me to do more than shake my head at the injustice imposed upon the middle class and working poor. Sean Duffy’s proud support of a Paul Ryan Budget that chips away at education, social security, and healthcare is shameful.”

Mary argues that Sean Duffy’s support of a Paul Ryan budget has made it impossible for many families to keep their heads above water.

She said, “The citizens of the 7th Congressional District deserve better! I promise to work relentlessly in Washington to ensure that Middle Class America does not disappear.”

Mary has a long list of issues she feels strongly about; cellphone coverage, broadband internet, a livable

minimum wage, strong support for public schools, jobs that stay in the United States, a clean environment, and regaining the middle class are just a few.

She said, “I will work tirelessly for the people of the 7th District. But first, I need to win. To win, I need more than 2,000 signatures within the next two weeks. I also need your financial support in order to run a viable campaign.”

Mary asks readers to go to her website www.maryhoeftforcongress.com to download nomination forms and to learn where to send donations.

A total of six fi les were discussed again during Tibbetts’ most recent appearance on May 13, the newest of which was the cell-phone theft.

Tibbetts, who has a tenthgrade education, waived her rights to preliminary hearings in both of the mail-theft cases, and pled not guilty.

As to her initial appearance in the cell phone theft, Assistant District Attorney Daniel Tolan again requested a $10,000 signature bond, without any argument from the defense.

“Here’s my concern, I have six fi les,” said Judge Anderson.

“I find based upon the course of conduct and the pattern that society is not protected and she is not following the general rules of bond. She

may have been summoned but it’s going to be a $5,000 cash bond.”

Without the ability to pay, a visibly upset Tibbetts was immediately remanded to the custody of the Polk County Jail.

It may take months for Tibbetts’ existing charges to play out through Polk County’s already over-scheduled court system. But with Judge Anderson’s decision, the list of victims, cases, and charges may at least be done growing, for now.

Dates for further proceedings in each of the six cases have yet to be set.

Is it spring yet?

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

It looks like Amery broke a record on May 6, recording high temperatures over 90º, breaking the old record of 89º.

But the stop and go weather patterns of the past two months have some wondering when it will finally be spring.

According to climate data from the National Weather Service, through the end of April Amery has received 11.57” of moisture, nearly double the normal amount of 6.07”. It rained 13 of the 31 days in March, 12 of the 30 days in April.

Amery normally receives 10.5” of snow in March. This year the city had only one snowfall event — 1.9” on March 5. On April 2, 2.1” of snow fell, which is near the monthly average of 2.5” of snow.

Temperatures in March averaged 7.7º above normal, with only six days in the month below normal. The warmest day was March 9, when the high reached

68º. March 2 was the coldest night of the month with a low of 9º.

In April, 17 of the 30 days were below normal and the month averaged .2º below normal. A five day string of days with highs in the 70s warmed up the middle of the month. The warmest day was April 18, when the high was 79º. The coldest night was April 9, when the thermometer dipped to 16º.

A change in the upper level jet stream over the weekend once again brought smoke from wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada back to the area, giving the sunrises and sunsets a more reddish hue and overall hazy appearance.

On May 7, smoke from a wildfire near Lake Hattie, Minn. blew into a wide spread area of Northwest Wisconsin, including Amery, making air quality a concern for much of the day.

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Fine Arts concert plays to full house

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The Chamber Choir opened the concert with three songs.

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“I’ll Stand By You” was performed by the Concert Choir and featured Hailey Streich, Elizabeth Hutchens, Meikah Dado, Jocelyn Berdin, Alicia Monson and Lily Soderberg singing a descant.

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The work of many Art students was displayed in the commons area of the High School so concert goers could view the varied selections.

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Catherine Haug Memorial Project dedicates three new downtown locations

Barb and Roger Anderson pose with members of the Amery Historical Society in front of their business Ida Mae’s. Ida Mae’s sits in the former Feit Building, which housed a retail clothing store.

Left to right, Jerry Haug, JoAnn Hallquist, Fred Paulson, Peter Henry (owner), Doug Drake, and Jerry Sondreal pose in front of The Farm Table, a building that once housed Fay Automotive. A brochure detailing the rich history of each marked building can be found online at amerywisconsin.org. The history of seven buildings has now been documented through the Catherine Haug Memorial Project, named after Catherine Haug, a former Amery graduate and history major.

Members of the Amery Historical Society pose with Brian Byrnes, (right), who now owns the former home of Union State Bank. The building is rich with history, including a famous bank robbery. More information can be found online at the city’s website, amerywisconsin.org.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Matt Saarem, pastor Wednesday, May 18: 9 a.m. Bible Study Celebration Breakfast.

Saturday, May 21: Synod Assembly.

Sunday, May 22: 9 a.m. “Build a Waffle” Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship; 11:30 a.m.

Youth Ed Committee.

Tuesday, May 24: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, May 18: 11:30 a.m. Family Table Meal; 5:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 p.m. Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Blessing of Pets.

Thursday, May 19: 8:15 a.m. Ministerial; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6 p.m. CIA Board; 7 p.m. Final Money Class.

Friday, May 20: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining.

Saturday, May 21: 9 a.m. Color Blast.

Sunday, May 22: Last Day of Sunday School; 8:30 a.m. Education Hour; 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Missions & Social Concerns mtg.

Monday May 23: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, May 24: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, May 19: 9 a.m. Quilting at Deronda.

Saturday, May 21: 2016 Synod Assembly at Trinity/Eau Claire.

Sunday, May 22: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Deronda WELCA Meeting at Deronda.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, May 18: 6 p.m. 7th-9th Grade Confirmation.

Thursday, May 19: 6 p.m. Labyrinth weeding.

Saturday, May 21: Synod Assembly at Trinity Lutheran, Eau Claire.

Sunday, May 22: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, May 24: 9 a.m. Quilting.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and Adult Bible Studies; 10:30 a.m. Worship service.

Child Care and Children’s church are provided during worshp service.

Wednesday: 6-8 p.m. Youth Group meets (6th-12th grade) Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m. Church School.

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST, 131 Broadway St., Amery Nick Buda, lead pastor churchoffice@fbcamery.org Sunday: One service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday School (nursery available for ages 0-3).

Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (until end of school year).

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

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, May 18: Awards Night; 7 p.m. Refurbishing Task Force.

Thursday, May 19: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida Mae’s; 8:15 a.m. Ministerium; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle, Gerri Bieniasz hostess; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Saturday, May 21: Synod Assembly at Trinity Lutheran, Eau Claire; Sjogren/Mills wedding.

Sunday, May 22: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Choir.

Tuesday, May 24: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 1:30 p.m. Handbells.

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

The Least of Your Brothers

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

—Matthew 25:40 NIV

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FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, May 18: 6:15 p.m. 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

Thursday, May 19: 11 a.m. CLAMA mtg; Noon Gold & Silver Dinner at First Lutheran.

Saturday, May 21: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Sunday, May 22: 8:30 am. Contemporary worship; 9:30 a.m Fellowship; 10 am. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, May 24: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor Sunday service 8:30 a.m.; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday evening.

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

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

t can be tempting to judge ourselves by how we respond to those who treat us well. It’s easy to be kind to those who are kind to us. But perhaps a more accurate moral assessment can be made by looking at how we respond to those who treat us poorly. There are many ways in which people can mistreat us, from lying to us, to insulting us, to ignoring us, to stealing from us, and even to abusing us physically or emotionally. How we respond to these insults is probably the best measure of our character.

How we behave in times of health and prosperity says very little about us. How we behave in times of sickness and adversity speaks volumes about our character.

Courage stands out on the battlefield when bullets are flying and not during target practice. So perhaps at the end of each day we should reflect on how we treated those difficult co-workers or clients, and how we dealt with the people we consider unworthy of our kindness. Thank God for the opportunity to test your mettle by giving you difficult people in your daily life. They truly are the least of your brothers.

– Christopher Simon

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, May 19: 9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study at Little Falls.

Saturday, May 21: 2016 Synod Assembly at Trinity/Eau Claire.

Sunday, May 22: 9:30 a.m. Worship.

Monday, May 16: 7 p.m. NUIC Education Committee/VBS Planning at Deronda.

Tuesday, May 17: 7 p.m. NUIC Council meeting at Trinity.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, May 18: 8:45 a.m. Bible Study; 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer Group; 6:30 p.m. BRB. Thursday, May 19: 8:15 a.m. Amery Ministerium at First Lutheran; 8:15 a.m. Tops’ Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Saturday, May 21: Synod Assembly at Trinity Lutheran, Eau Claire.

Sunday, May 22: 9 am. Contemporary Worship service with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Graduation Recognition Celebration; 10:30 a.m. Spring Adult Book Study; 6-7:30 p.m.

Italy/Greece Dinner.

Confirmation at Congregational Elijah Newton, right, was confirmed Sunday, May 15, at the Congregational Church in Amery. He is shown with Pastor Barry Schaefer.

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m. Family Night Supper; 6:30 p.m. Teaching activities for all ages; nursery care.

Women’s Bible Studies.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, May 18: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:15 p.m.

Choir practice.

Thursday May 19: 8:15 a.m. Amery Ministerium at First Lutheran Church.

Sunday, May 22: 9:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 6:30 p.m. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May).

Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids club (Sept.-May).

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Monday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. Mass.

Thursday: 1st and 2nd Thursdays, Mass is held at local nursing homes; Other Thursdays 9 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph.

Friday: 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, May 18, Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass, Staff Meeting 10:30 a.m., Prayer Shawl Ministry 2-4 p.m. Rosemary Myers house; Sunday, May 22, Graduation Mass; Tuesday, May 24, Finance Meeting 7 p.m.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, May 22: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 am. Coffee Fellowship.

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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, May 22: 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Monday, May 23: Pastor visiting shut-ins.

Tuesday, May 24: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 18: 9 a.m. Quilting at Trinity.

Saturday, May 21: 2016 Synod Assembly at Trinity/Eau Claire.

Sunday, May 22: 11 a.m. Worship.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, May 18: 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Supper - Potluck; 5:50 p.m. Youth Worship Team Practice; 6:15 p.m. Kids/ Youth/Adult Small Group.

Thursday, May 19: Noon Gold & Silver at CL First Lutheran.

Sunday, May 22: 8:30 a.m. Mighty OAKS/Youth; 8:45 a.m.

Adult Class; 9:30 a.m. Youth Worship Team practice; 10 a.m.

Worship service; Last Sunday School until fall.

Tuesday, May 24: 8:30 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer.

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, May 18: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group, Quilters Workday.

Sunday, May 22: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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

Elim Lutheran Confirmation Confirmation was held at Elim Lutheran Church in Range on Sunday, May 1. Pictured is Autumn Rivard with Pastor Matt Saarem.

Balsam Lutheran Confirmation Cady Costello and Adam LaBathe were confirmed on Sunday, May 1 at Balsam Lutheran Church by Pastor Nolan (Matt) Saarem.

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Sheldon A. Minor

Harry Hansen

Malcolm G McLeod (Mac)

Sheldon Aloysius Minor was born in Dunn County, Wisconsin the son of Robert Roy and Alvina (Larson) Minor. His family lived near Clear Lake, Wisconsin and he attended Clear Lake High School. He served in the United States Air Force from March 8, 1955 until November 20, 1958. While in the service he met Kimiko Midorikawa and they were married in Tokyo on January 13, 1958. After his discharge they moved back to the United States ending in rural Clayton, Wisconsin where they have made their home.

Clayton Cheese days always saw Sheldon driving a car in the demolition derby.

Sheldon did construction work in the area for many years and after retiring from construction he did small engine repair. During his early years, he enjoyed trout fishing in the area.

Shorty really enjoyed camping with their good friends Ken and Yvonne Wurtinger and family. Sheldon passed away at his home on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the age of 84.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Gloria Minor and Roberta Ploszay.

Surviving family members include his wife Kimiko; brothers: Elroy Minor and Dewayne Minor; sister Joyce Szobody and nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. There was a time of visitation for two hours prior to the service.

You may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.

Harry Hansen died on May 9, 2016.

Harry was born February 4, 1924, in Beaverhead County, Montana, the last of six children of Danish immigrants Ras and Cecilie Hansen, who ranched on Sheep Creek near Dell, Montana. Several years after Harry's birth, the Hansen family moved their ranching operations to Medicine Lodge, near Dillon. Harry met a world of wonderful and varied characters and saw the world change as he grew up on the ranch, tractors and automobiles replacing horses and electricity illuminating the ranch house. After attending a one-room schoolhouse he reached by horse, he graduated from high school in Dillon and attended Dillon Normal College.

After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, Harry graduated with a degree in veterinary medicine from Colorado State in Fort Collins. It was while working at a clinic in Billings, Montana, that he met Jean Barck, a St. Paul native. They were married on August 26, 1954, and eventually set up a veterinary practice in the farming community of Amery, Wisconsin, that they maintained for nearly forty years.

Harry was a kind and gentle man in a physical profession, a quietly engaging storyteller full of colorful recollections from the ranches in Montana and the farms of Wisconsin. His example of willingness to work, devotion to faith and family, and a life honestly and humbly lived inspired and blessed all who came to know him - especially his family, who miss him dearly but rejoice in his liberation from the limitations of this life and especially in his new and perfect eternal life with his Good Shepherd.

Preceded in death by parents Ras and Cecilie; brothers Howard, Leonard, and Art; sister Ethel.

He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly sixty-two years, Jean; daughter Christine (Leo) and son Tom (Mary); grandchildren Diedrick, Stephanie, Sarah, Dane, and Victoria; numerous nieces and nephews.

Gathering 4-6 p.m. Wednesday (5/18) and 10-11 a.m.

Thursday (5/19) with 11 a.m. Memorial Service Thursday at Saint James Lutheran Church, Annapolis & Cherokee, West. St. Paul. Inurnment Union Cemetery.

Memorials preferred to Saint James Lutheran Church, St. Croix Lutheran High School, or donor’s choice.

Malcolm G McLeod (Mac), 75 died suddenly at Regions Hospital on May 14, 2016. He was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin to G.E and Elizabeth (Pax) McLeod on February 20, 1941. He graduated from Menomonie High School in 1959 and was proud to be a Menomonie Indian and a long time Green Bay Packer fan. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Mac married Dianne Lund on August 18, 1962 and they have lived here in Amery for over 40 years.

His love of all things was the outdoors. Especially fishing, hunting and camping. Traveling made him the perfect teacher for passing on his knowledge to his children, grandchildren and friends. His greatest pride and joy was son, Scott (Tina), their boys Shawn, Jacob and Christopher; daughter Kari (Ken), their daughters, Elizabeth (Little Bit) and Kathryn (Katiedid); he also leaves brothers and sisters, Betsy Gilyard, Mike (Diane) McLeod, Dan (Jen) McLeod, Mary (Steve) Shafer, Al (Gayle) Millelstadt, Gary (Jane) Lund, and many nieces and nephews; his well-loved mother-in-law Arlene Lund and special friends Pete and Jill Noreen and his buddy Koko.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Dave Diffendorfer; fatherin-law, Edward Lund. He loved his birds and was so proud of his flower gardens. He was Dianne’s best friend, assistant jelly maker and lefse turner. He was the ultimate Quality Assurance Manager. How we will miss him.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin 54001. Private Family Interment will be held at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Menomonie High School Class of 1959 scholarship fund.

The family asks that there are no tie’s please. Camo and Packer attire is preferred.

To view an online guest book and video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Donna M. Kohn Donna M. Kohn age 83, of Deer Park, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Christian Community Home in Osceola.

Donna was born on May 10, 1933 to Leslie and Minnie (Evenson) Fouks in Amery, Wisconsin. Donna graduated from New Richmond High School in the Spring of 1951 and on March 29, 1952 she married Allen Kohn.

She was an active member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Deer Park.

In her free time Donna enjoyed gardening, mowing the grass, fishing and country music. She also enjoyed her Sunday drives.

She enjoyed watching her kids grow up and attending their school programs and various sports activities. She loved her grandchildren and was always known to make cake for every family event, birthday or gathering.

She is survived by two daughters: Judy (Richard) Anderson and Kristine (Eugene) Koehler; four grandchildren, Jamie (Chris), Jason (Veronica), Jennifer (Guy) and Karisa and Mitchell Anderson; four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Deer Park with Pastor John Wilman officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was after the service at the Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

New FDA Rule Extends Regulation to E-Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products The Food and Drug Administration took historic action to improve the public’s health and protect future generations from tobacco and nicotine addiction by announcing a new rule extending its oversight beyond cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The new rule includes the regulation of e-cigarettes and vape pens, all cigars, hookah (water pipe) tobacco, pipe tobacco and nicotine gels, among others. The FDA received more than 135,000 comments on their initial proposal.

The rule also looks to restrict youth access to tobacco. These components are scheduled to go into effect in 90 days:

•Tobacco products cannot be sold to minors under the age of 18 (both in person and online) •Age verification by photo ID is required for all tobacco sales •Tobacco products covered by the rule cannot be sold in vending machines (unless in an adult-only facility) •The distribution of free tobacco product samples is not allowed In addition, tobacco manufactures must show that their products meet the applicable public health standard set forth in the law and receive marketing authorization from the FDA, unless the product was on the market as of February

15, 2007. Tobacco companies with products on the market have two years to comply.

While health advocates expressed excitement for the new rule, they noted a few key missing pieces, like flavoring restrictions for e-cigarettes and hookah. “This rule is long overdue given these products’ rising popularity with young people,” said Elizabeth Hagen, Assistant coordinator for the Western Wisconsin Working for Tobacco Free Living coalition. “However, the job’s only half-done as long as these products still come in kid-tempting flavors like chocolate and peanut butter and jelly.”

Though comprehensive

in many ways, the group also expressed concern that the new rule doesn’t place any advertising restrictions on e-cigarette manufacturers. “Right now, e-cigarettes can be advertised on stations popular with young people like ESPN and Spike TV, and we know young people are seeing these ads,” said Elizabeth Hagen. “The FDA’s new rule is a great first step, but how these products are being advertised needs to be looked at in the future.”

Details on the FDA’s tobacco rule can be found at fda.gov/tobaccoproducts.

For more on local tobacco prevention control efforts:

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 16PR35 In the matter of the estate of MADELINE E. MICKELSON DOD July 15, 2015 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth March 18, 1925 and date of death July 15, 2015 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 126 Fay St., Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 1, 2016.

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

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar April 21, 2016 Jason W. Whitley 314 Keller Ave. N #200 Amery, WI 54001 715-268-6130 Bar Number 1027052

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 16 CV 152 In the matter of the name change of Ashley Ann Weeks NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Ashley Ann Weeks To: Ashley Ann Penard

(May 3, 10, 17)

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IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, Molly E. GaleWyrick, Judge, at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, on June 10, 2016, at 1:15 p.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: Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge May 13, 2016 (May 17, 24, 31)

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The Polk County Dept. of Administration is accepting applications for one (1) member to serve on the Board of Adjustment committee. To be eligible, an individual must be an elector of Polk County. To apply, please submit a letter of interest to: Office of the County Administrator; 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220; Balsam Lake, WI 54810; by May 31st, 2016. Any questions, contact: Tammy Peterson, Dept. of Administration: (715) 485-9212.

The School District of Amery has created a Request for Proposal for Energy Service Providers. The Request for Proposals are available by contacting the District.

Proposals will be due on May 27th at 2:00 PM. Please contact James Kuchta (kuchtaj@amerysd.k12. wi.us) or George Sigsworth sigsworthg@amerysd.k12.wi.us for an electronic copy of the RFP.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF AMERY AMENDMENT TO FENCE ZONING ORDINANCE NOTICE is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Amery Plan Commission on Wednesday, May 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Amery City Hall located at 118 W. Center St., Amery, WI. The purpose of the hearing is to solicit public input regarding the amended Fence Zoning Ordinance. The amendments related to the main changes to the ordinance are as followed: 1. Allow six foot fences in residential districts 2. Requirement of fence installation on property line unless adjoining property owners agree to three-foot setback 3. Picket Fence and Commercial District Regulations sections added 4. Types of materials Fence can be used to reflect current materials available on the market 5. Verbiage clean-up and clarification For additional information, contact Darcy Long, City/Zoning Administrator at 268-7486. Copies of the Ordinance are available for review at City Hall, Amery Library located at 225 Scholl Court and at www.amerywi.gov. Submit your comments using the online form available on the homepage.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #8 CITY OF AMERY Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Plan Commission of the City of Amery regarding the creation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #8 for the City of Amery. The purpose of the hearing is to solicit public input on the proposed Project Plan and District boundaries for TIF District #8. Cash grants may be provided. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Amery City Hall located at 118 Center Street West in Amery on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. A copy of the proposed Project Plan is available for review from the City Clerk upon request.

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NOTICE TOWN OF BLACK BROOK THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016 BOARD OF REVIEW 7:55 P.M. 99 75th Street – Clear Lake WI 54005 Meet to adjourn to June 23, 2016 at 6:00 p.m TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING 8:00 P.M.

Call meeting to Order; Proof of Meeting Notice; Approve Agenda; Approve Vouchers & Pay bills, Reading of Reports; Public Comments; OLD BUSINESS: Review Animal Control Ordinance; Reminder for Open Book from 4-6 p.m and Board of Review, 6-8 p.m. on June 23, 2016; Monthly June Board meeting will be June 23, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. – note date change; NEW BUSINESS: Carl Thomforda – Review, discuss and renew insurance policies; Letter from Shelter Community Action Team and updated services they offer; Chad Fansler- Review and refer CSM to Plan Commission for review and recommendation regarding land division; Road Review update; Adjourn to June 23, 2016 meeting.

Sally Pickard, Clerk This notice is for informational purposes only - final Agenda will be posted on the Town Hall door, NextGen Motors in Clear Lake and Countryside Store in Amery.

Web Site: Townofblackbrook.com

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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Krupa DENTAL ARTS, James Attorney-at-Law 307 S. Keller, Amery S.C. Family Dentistry Members American Dental Association

D. P. Doroff, D.D.S. J. J. Lampi, D.D.S. A. G. Ott, D.D.S. T. P. VanSomeren, D.D.S.

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Closed Fridays Other times by appointment Phone 715-268-8135

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

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

Christopherson Eye Clinic Vision Examination Contact Lenses

Provider for Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances

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

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

BYRNES LAW OFFICE 314 Keller Avenue North, Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000

Brian D. Byrnes

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

Whitley and Bergmanis FAMILY EYE Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Attorneys-at-Law CLINIC DON PAUL NOVITZKE JASON W. WHITLEY Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund

404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, Wis. Phone 715-268-7177

River Place Dental

(1937-2004)

GERALD N. GUST *ERIK M. BERGMANIS *TIMOTHY T. SEMPF

314 Keller Ave. N., P.O. Box 200, Amery, Wisconsin 54001 Phone 715-268-6130 *Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Richard A. Davis, CPA Randy A. Paulson, CPA Dirk A. Prindle, CPA Margo A. Rosen, CPA Roger Van Someren, CPA Abby L. Williamson, CPA Cathy A. Gille, CPA, MN 301 Keller Ave. S, Amery WI Business: (715) 268-7999 Fax (715) 268-4161 www.carlsonhighlandcpa.com

16 AMERY FREE PRESS THANK YOU! Thank you to all my friends who sent cards, notes of encouragement, flowers, and gifts of food when I was in the hospital recently. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Amery Hospital and Regions Hospital for their excellent care.

Thank you to Pastor Ruehlow for your visits and to Our Savior’s Lutheran and United Covenant churches for your many prayers. Also, thank you to the nurses from Adoray Home Health & Hospice for their help and care when I came home.

Thanks to all of you, I am still here with you.

Bless you all.

Gwen Schrimpf

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Appeals court: Police can release full accident reports

BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin police departments can release full accident and incident reports with drivers’ information without running afoul of federal privacy laws, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.

The decision stems from a long-running lawsuit the New Richmond News filed against the City of New Richmond in 2013. The newspaper alleged that police had censored too much information from accident and

incident reports it had requested under Wisconsin’s open records law.

The city argued that the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act requires redacting all information from driver records.

“We think (the decision) is going to mean the DPPA will no longer be a significant impediment to public access,” said the newspaper’s attorney, Bob Dreps. “This opinion restores public access to virtually all law enforcement records.”

The city’s attorney, Remzy Bitar, didn’t im-

mediately respond to a voicemail left at his office Tuesday.

Police often use motor vehicle records to obtain people’s names, addresses, birthdates and other personal information.

More Wisconsin departments have been redacting that information from incident and accident reports before releasing them to avoid violating the DPPA, which requires states to obtain consent before they release a driver’s personal information.

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Aggressive IRS Scam Calls Are Taxing Wisconsin Consumers MADISON – Fake IRS calls are hitting Wisconsin residents hard this week, and everyone is asked to be on guard against these threatening scam attempts. If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately.

The Consumer Protection Hotline at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has seen a spike in inquiries about this scam this week. Consumers statewide are reporting aggressive calls from scammers claiming to be with the IRS, demanding immediate payment for (fake) back taxes. The callers typically threaten the potential victims with legal action or

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by Secured Party’s signature in red ink. Secured Party neither grants, nor implies, nor otherwise gives consent for any unauthorized use of ALVIN LEE©, and all such unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

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jail time.

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TOWN OF LINCOLN Plan Commission May 23, 2016 Meeting Agenda

A quorum of the Town Board may be present The Plan Commission for the Town of Lincoln will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Verify Meeting Notice 4. Approve Agenda 5. Approve Previous Minutes 6. Public Comments 7. Reports of Chair/Commission Members 8. County Zoning Administrator 9. Town Zoning Map 10. Comprehensive Plan Discussion 11. Set Date & Agenda for Next Meeting 12. Adjourn Note: Agenda items may not be taken up in this order.

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Thank you to the following Businesses for your generous donations to the Amery Softball Bean Bag Tournament!

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Businesses include: Dick’s Fresh Market, Village Pizzeria, Amery Subway, Ida Mae’s, NextGen Motorsports, Amery Dairy Queen, River Place Dental, Amery Slumberland, Amery Chevrolet, Amery Family Restaurant, Novitzke Gust Sempt Whitley Bergmanis Attorneys at Law, Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, and Amery Hospital & Clinic

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In just 24 short hours on April 26 our communities came together to raise $239,025 for these nonprots. Thank you!

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Supporters: The Copy Shop, Falls Orthodontics, Noah Insurance group, Sign-Xpress Golden Ticket Sponsors: Royal Credit Union, Tippy Canoes Sports Pub & Grub, Interactive Business Solutions, Core Products, MarketPlace Foods, Osceola AreoSport, Leadholm Insurance Agency, Ask Wear, Federated Co-ops, Inc., Northwire, Inc., Polk Burnett Electric Co-operative, St. Croix Press, Inc., Alibi Bar, Ann Marie Coaching, Beck Rental Properties, Bremer Bank, Christopherson Eye Clinic, Comforts by Design, Inc., Connecting Point, Inc., Dick’s Fresh Market, Doors of Distinction, Eagle Valley Bank, Grandstrand Funeral Home, Hiawatha National Bank, J&S General Contracting, Krooked Kreek Golf Course, Law Firm of Williams & Davis, Neumann Farms, Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley and Bermanis, Osceola Auto Body, Osceola Family Eye Care, Osceola Veterinary Service, R. Anderson’s Practical Financial Consulting “Not Just Taxes”, St. Croix Family Dentistry, The RiverGroup Financial Advisors, LLC., Valley Custom Homes, Valley Spirits, Village Pizzeria

Organization Total Adoray Home Health & Hospice ......................................................................2,346 Amery Area Community Center ..........................................................................925 Amery Hospital Foundation..............................................................................1,010 Amery Woman’s Club ..........................................................................................800 Amery Youth Hockey Association ....................................................................1,525 Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Inc. ..........................................................10,476 Association Retreat Center, Inc. .....................................................................43,884 Buttery House (Moms and Dads Against Meth)................................................975 Christian Community Homes and Services, Inc. ..............................................5,205 Community Homestead ..................................................................................20,094 Community Referral Agency, Inc. ....................................................................1,380 County Line First Responders .............................................................................265 Endeavors Adult Development Center..............................................................4,087 Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley, Inc. ....................................................660 Family Pathways ..................................................................................................615 Friends of Osceola Fire & Rescue ....................................................................1,430 Friends of Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, Inc. ..................................................706 Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation, Inc. ...............................825 Friends of the Osceola Public Library ..............................................................1,991 Friends of the St. Croix Falls Public Library ....................................................2,406 Grow Osceola....................................................................................................1,155 Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County ..............................................................44,303 Kinship of Polk County, Inc............................................................................. 7,251 Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp Association .......................................2,085 Mental Health Task Force of Polk County........................................................6,631 Northwoods Homeless Shelters, Inc. ..............................................................11,734 Open Cupboard .................................................................................................3,195 Osceola Area Ambulance Service .....................................................................1,890 Osceola Community Health Foundation, Inc................................................. 11,120 Osceola Lions Club ...........................................................................................2,930 Osceola Queen’s Committee ..................................................................................80 People Loving People, Inc. ...............................................................................1,855 Polk County Historical Society.........................................................................4,545 Polk County Special Olympics ............................................................................540 Quarter Moon Acres ..........................................................................................1,445 River Valley Soccer Club Osceola WI - AYSO Region 1005 ................................50 Serenity Home ..................................................................................................2,857 St. Croix Center For The Arts, Inc (Artbarn). ......................................................715 St. Croix Falls Food Shelf....................................................................................205 St. Croix Festival Theatre .................................................................................9,110 St. Croix River Association..................................................................................980 St. Croix Scenic Coalition, Inc. ...........................................................................310 St. Croix Valley Orchestra Association .............................................................1,855 St. Croix Falls Dollars for Scholars .....................................................................490 Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy, Inc. .....................................1,395 STAR Education Foundation ............................................................................3,455 Wild River Fitness ............................................................................................6,377 Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity ....................................................................8,860

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Warriors have three double-winners in Glenwood City

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ track and field team placed second at the fiveteam Glenwood City Invite on May 12, claiming five individual victories. Meanwhile the girls’ took fi fth and picked up two firstplace finishes from Marlee Dietrich and three wins in total.

Cody Thomsen and Max Goulet had a strong night. Thomsen won the boys’ 100-meter dash (12.01 seconds). Goulet won the BOB JOHNSON

Left: Max Goulet in action at the Amery Invite May 3. Goulet won the 200-meter at Glenwood City.

200 (23.75 seconds), and the two teamed up with Matt Goodrum and James Baillargeon to claim a 4x200-meter relay victory with a time of 1:32.96.

Thomsen also added a second-place finish in the 200-meter dash (24.12 seconds).

Andrew Smith was first in the boys’ pole vault (10-06) and Elijah Newton recorded the top boys’ shot put distance of the night (5102.5). Grace Grimm claimed the girls’ pole vault title while Dietrich topped the field of 100-meter hurdlers (18.25 seconds) and 300-meter hurdlers (53.18 seconds).

Placing second were Mason Bosley (boys 110 hurdles, 17.55 sec-

onds), Goodrum (boys 400-meter dash, 53.76 seconds), Gabby Fredrick (girls discus, 104-09), Olivia Jensen (girls’ pole vault, 6-06) and Newton (boys’ discus, 125-07).

Elli Meagher was third in the girls’ pole vault (6-06) and Canyon Schwartz did the same in the boys’ pole vault (9-06). Sam Shakin was third in the boys’ mile run (5:28.88).

Team Scores Girls Ellsworth 106, Glenwood City 83, Somerset 63, Colfax 52, Amery 49

Boys

Ellsworth 138, Amery 91, Somerset 54, Colfax 48, Glenwood City 41

Paulson, Christensen power Amery past Osceola

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After losing a tough 1-0 Middle Border Conference game to Prescott just three days earlier, the Amery baseball team bounced back to claim a 6-1 league victory over Osceola on May 13.

The Warriors (7-8) opened with authority, scoring three runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back.

Brett Forrest got things rolling in the right direction as he opened the game with a lead-off single and Peter Elwood followed with a

double. Bennett Paulson drove in Forrest with Amery’s third consecutive hit, and Ryan Van Blaricom followed with a walk. Lane Christensen kept things moving as he followed with a single, marking Amery’s fi fth straight batter to reach base. Also scoring

for the Warriors was Elwood. Elwood and Christensen each hit a double in the contest.

Amery added to its lead in the third as Paulson hit a lead-off triple and scored on a sacrifice fly by Sam Fornengo.

Paulson finished with four total bases, three

runs and one RBI on 2-for-3 hitting. Christensen hit 2-for-2 and racked up three RBI and one run along the way.

Forrest went 2-for-4 at the plate and scored one run.

Paulson and Christensen combined to pitch a one hitter. Paulson,

This week’s sports Amery Baseball May 17 vs. New Richmond May 19 at Ellsworth May 23 vs. Luck May 24 vs. St. Croix Central

Amery Golf May 17 MBC at Hammond

Amery Soccer May 17 vs. Spooner May 20 vs. Somerset May 24 vs. New Richmond

Amery Softball May 17 vs. St. Croix Central (Doubleheader) May 19 at Somerset

Amery Tennis May 17 MBC at Ellsworth May 19 WIAA Regionals at Baldwin-Woodville

Amery Track May 17 MBC at Ellsworth May 23 WIAA Regionals at Osceola

Clayton Baseball May 17 vs. Webster at Turtle Lake May 19 vs. Grantsburg May 20 at Siren May 23 at Prairie Farm

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Clayton Track May 17 Conference at Clear Lake

Clear Lake Baseball May 19 at Bruce May 21 vs. Unity May 24 at Elmwood (Doubleheader)

Clear Lake Golf May 17 at Unity May 19 Conference at Rice Lake

Clear Lake Softball May 20 vs. Birchwood (Doubleheader)

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who pitched 3 2/3 innings, struck out six batters, walked seven and gave up one hit. Christenson tallied three strikeouts and walked three batters in 3 1/3 innings.

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Xtreme Second at Hudson Amery Xtreme U14 boys team spent the weekend in Hudson, WI playing in the River Cup Tournament.

Amery finished 2nd by earning max points in their 3rd and final game on Sunday afternoon.

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Front row, l to r: Gavin Melberg, J.C. Wentz, Dayton White, Caleb Wilson, Andrew Prindle, Hayden Streich. Back row: Nick Erickson, Gilberto Flores, Kenny LePak, Jackson Mahoney, Gus Wentz, Jackson Moulton, Coach Flint Karis, Jacob Oman, Sam Otto, Coach Rosanne Karis, Tanner Rankin and Dylan Thomsen.

Golfers finish mid-pack at Rice Lake

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s golf team finished in the middle of the pack at the 22-team Rice Lake Invite on May 12th, placing 11th with a score of 351. Hudson claimed the team title, shooting a 314.

Leading the way for the Warriors was Thomas Christensen, who finished in 80 strokes. David Olson shot an 89, and Ethan Panek, a 90. James Lindquist finished with a 92 and Dalton Rademakre rounded things out with a 95.

Team Scores

Hudson 314, River Falls 317, Bloomer 321, Hayward 323, Eau Claire Memorial 327, Rice Lake 328, New Richmond 335, Eau Claire North 338, Menomonie 344, Chippewa Falls 346, Amery 351, Northwestern 385, Luck 388, Riace Lake B 394, Superior 394, Cumberland 413, St. Croix Falls 413, Barron 441, Ladysmith 451, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 467, Unity 433, Spooner 411

Corey Moore returning shot at the net with Cole Jacupciak watching from the baseline.

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Tennis team nearly sweeps Osceola Orthopedic specialists

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It all came together for Amery’s boys’ tennis team on May 10, when the Warriors blasted Osceola, 6-1.

No. 1 singles player Noah Rademaker did not give up a single game on his way to victory ,while Tommy Oman pulled out a marathon match win at No. 2 singles, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-3.

Sabin Coy also took a three-set victory at No. 3 singles, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5.

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The No. 1 doubles team of Cole Jacupciak and Corey Moore added a 6-0, 6-7(5), 6-4 win to keep the suspense in full force.

At No. 2 doubles Johs Bjorg and Konrad Becker dominated their match 6-0, 6-1. Job Hutchens and Noah Zinn claimed a 6-1, 6-3 win at No. 1 doubles.

“It was nice to get a team win,” said Amery Coach Kevin Olson. “Our players hit well and executing winning strategies to win their matches.”

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T L Clayton teams 6th, Clear Lake, 7th, at Lakeland Conference Challenge

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The competition was stiff for the Clear Lake and Turtle Lake/Clayton boys’ and girls’ track and field teams on May 12 in Boyceville as they competed in the DunnSt. Croix/Lakeland Conference Challenge.

Setting the bar was Clear Lake freshman Jazzy Christiansen, who won the girls’ discus throw with a toss of 10507, nearly 11 feet farther than nearest competitor.

The Turtle Lake/Clayton girls’ 4x200-meter relay team also had a stellar night, posting a winning time of 1:55.94 seconds. TL/C senior Mary Hoffman blew past the competition in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles, posting a winning time of 51.29 seconds. Representing TL/C with a winning boys’ high jump effort was junior Erik Bauer, who cleared 6-02.

Teammate Caden Torgerson added a third place leap of 5-10. Torgerson also placed second in the boys’ triple jump with a mark of 38-11.50.

The Clear Lake boys’ 4x800-meter relay team of Jake Doyle, Kincaid Hughes, Cameron Fouks and Croix Hughes placed second with a time of 9:34.24. Turtle Lake/ Clayton’s quartet of Thomas Hoffman, Kent Nonemacher, Colton Jansen and Brent Yeske finished third (9:55.76).

Clear Lake sophomore Montana Niles was runner up by less than a second to Elmwood junior Josie Tiffany in the girls’ 1,600-meter run, finishing in a time of 5:51.09. Fellow sophomore Clara Pearson grabbed the No. 2 spot in the girls’ 3,200-meter run (14:50.23).

TL/C senior Tae Pellew placed second in the boys’ 100-meter dash with a time of 12.48

seconds while teammate Kent Nonemacher wrapped up second in the boys’ 3,200-meter run (11:05.38).

The Turtle Lake/Clayton girls 4x400-meter relay team of Liz Anderson, Makayla Fagerlin, Hoffman and Catlin Kelly earned second place

time of 4:28.03.

In the boys’ 4x200-meter relay, Clear Lake’s squad of Joe Espeseth , Josh Levra, Kyle Levra and Connor Schramski took third, stopping the clock at 1:46.61.

Placing third in the girls’ 4x100-meter relay was the TL/C team of

Liz Anderson, Catherine Hoffman, Mady Cardinal and Gabbie Lien (56.58 seconds).

Team Scores Girls Cornell/Lake Holcomb 174.50, Boyceville 110.50, Unity 107, Elmwood/ Plum City 82, Spring Valley 65, Turtle Lake/

Clayton 63, Clear Lake 51, Elk Mound 35

Boys

Unity 179, Cornell/ Lake Holcomb 122, Elk Mound 82.50, Spring Valley 82, Elmwood/Plum City 65.5, Turtle Lake/ Clayton 55, Clear Lake 48, Boyceville 43

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Warriors stand tall, win four at home meet

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Alicia Monson won the girls’ mile run.

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Eli Newton placed second in the discus.

Caleb Ladwig was on the 4x800 relay team that placed second.

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Seth Amundsen was on the 4x800 relay team that placed second.

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Gabby Frederick placed eighth in the discus.

Brett Schulte placed third in the long jump.

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s track and field teams won four events at their 14-team home Invite on May 3 and landed a third place finish in the boys’ team standing while placing fourth among the girls’ teams.

Relay runners Cody Thomsen, Max Goulet and Lance Waalen had a stellar night, winning both the boys 4x100 (45.98 seconds) and 4x200-meter (1:34.68) relays. Joining them in the 4x100 was James Baillargeon, while Matt Goodrum fi lled the fourth spot in the 4x200.

Brett Schulte put together a winning performance in the boys 110-meter high hurdles with a finals time of 15.70 seconds while Alicia Monson won

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the girls’ mile run in a time of 5:17.48 – 28 seconds faster than her nearest competitor.

Goulet added to his hardware collection with a second-place finish in the 200-meter dash (23.61 seconds). Meanwhile, Elijah Newton was runner up in the boys’ discus with a toss of 147-10, and Grace Grimm did the same in the girls’ pole vault (8-06).

Also placing second was the boys 4x800-meter relay team of Goodrum, Seth Amundsen, Dylan Eiynck and Caleb Ladwig with a time of 8:46.80.

Schulte grabbed third-place finishes in both the triple jump (40-04.50) and long jump (20-00). Thomsen was third in the 100-meter dash (11.57 seconds), and Shawn Waalen earned a bronze in the boys’

pole vault, clearing 11-00. Olivia Jensen tied for third in the girls’ pole vault, clearing 7-00. The boys’ 4x400-meter relay team of Goodrum, Lance Waalen, Jacob Howell and Dalton Johnson rounded out Amery’s top-three finishes with a third-place performance (3:44.56).

Other Warriors to earn team points were: Dylan Einck (boys’ 1600, fourth place, 5:03.29), girls’ 4x100 (Cheyenne Edwards, Addie Dietrich, Grimm, Kara Standaert, fourth place, 54.61 seconds), Standaert (girls’ 300 hurdles, fourth place, 51.77 seconds/ girls’ 100 hurdles, fi fth place, 17.08 seconds), Hannah Roe (girls’ 3,200, fourth place, 13:51.96), Liz Monette (girls’ 1,600, fourth place, 5:51.30/ SILHOUETTE® WINDOW SHADINGS

girls’ 800, fourth place, 2:37.84); Goodrum (boys’ high jump, fi fth place, 5-08), Elijah Newton (boys’ shot put, sixth place, 44-08.50), Jude Ingham (boys’ 3,200, sixth place, 11:31.14), Gabby Fredrick (girls’ shot put, sixth place, 3111.50/discus, eighth place, 9109), Edwards (girls’ 200, 28.18 seconds), Schulte (boys’ 300 hurdles, seventh place, 46.15 seconds), Jenesis Gustafson (girls’ discus, seventh place, 91-11), Alana Briseno (girls’ 300 hurdles, eighth place, 53.94 seconds), Caleb Ladwig (boys’ high jump, eighth place, 5-06), Ryan Heiss (boys’ 3,200, eighth place, 11:35.25) and Seth Amundsen (boys’ 800, eighth place, 2:13.07).

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Erik Bauer won the boys’ high jump with a leap of 6-02.

Team Scores Boys Osceola 154, St. Croix Central 98.33, St. Croix Falls 68.33, Amery 61, Ellsworth 51, Boyceville 48, Baldwin-Woodville 42.33, Prescott 38, Glenwood City 38, Frederic/Luck 35, Somerset 24, Clear Lake 16, Turtle Lake/Clayton 13, Spooner 13

Girls

Osceola 139.20, St. Croix Central 109, Amery 103.50, Spooner 91, Ellsworth 55.70, Turtle Lake/Clayton 43, Somerset 39.20, Prescott 33, Glenwood City 24, St. Croix Falls 21.20, Baldwin-Woodville 20, Boyceville 11.20, Frederic/ Luck 8, Clear Lake 3

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Amery outhits Prescott, falls 1-0

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BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Warrior girls’ soccer team got back on the right track on May 9 when it shut out Middle Border Conference rival Baldwin-Woodville, 2-0.

Kaylie Johnson got the Warriors on the board in the first half with a goal off an assist by Olivia Braaten. Allison Oman added the second-half insurance goal off a Cami White pass.

Alexa Diekman notched seven saves in the Amery goal to preserve the shutout.

The win improves Amery’s record to 6-5.

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Tuesday May 10, baseball showdown between Amery and Prescott featured 10 hits, but just one run as Prescott edged the Warriors 1-0 in Amery.

After five innings of run-free baseball, Prescott finally broke the ice with back-to-back singles that led to the game’s only run.

Amery outhit Prescott 6-4 for the game, but couldn’t stack the hits together enough to prevent the goose egg. Earning one single each for the Warriors were: Brett Forrest, Peter Elwood, Bennett Paulson, Lane Christensen, Sam Formengo and Camden Smith.

Christensen took the loss from the mound despite striking out three batters, walking one and giving up just four hits in seven innings.

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Freshman Allison Oman scored a goal in the match against Baldwin-Woodville.

Amery track sixth at 14-team Invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

There weren’t a lot of individual victories for the Amery boys’ and girls’ track and field athletes at the May 10 Rice Lake Rotary Invite, but the Warriors put together solid team efforts to finish sixth of 14 teams in both the boys’ and girls’ standings.

Amery’s lone individual champion was Alicia Monson in the girls’ 3,200-meter run.

Monson wasted little time separating herself from the rest of the field as her winning time of 11:22.47 was 1 minute and 19 seconds faster than runner up Audrey Phillips of Superior.

Other medalists included Brett Schulte in the boys’ 110-meter hurdles (16.92 sec-

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onds), Liz Monette in the girls 1,600-meter run (5:47.68), Cheyenne Edwards in the girls’ 400-meter dash(1:03.75), Elijah Newton in the boys’ shot put (45-07.50), Dylan Eiynck in the boys 3,200-meter run (10:57.75) and the girls’ 4x100-meter throwers relay team of Zoey Matthews, Jenesis Gustafson, KalieJo Slack and Gabby Fredrick (1:03.34).

Each of them placed third in their respective events.

Team Scores Girls Osceola 136.75, Rice Lake 105.89, Northwestern 80.28, Grantsburg 64, Shell Lake 56.75, Amery 49.14, Superior 44.14, Cumberland 41, Unity 41, Cameron 37, Webster 26.14, Barron 22.14, Chetek/Weyerhaeuser 18.75, Siren 18

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s soccer team dropped a 2-6 decision to Osceola on May 6 after falling behind 0-4 in the first half. Each team added a pair of second half goals with both of Amery’s goals coming from Cami White. Kaylie Johnson and Madison Deleon each tallied an assist.

Goalkeeper Alexa Diekman tallied seven saves.

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Sophomore Cami White gains possession of the ball.

White scored both goals for Amery.

Warriors win home meet, Olson places fourth

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Olson, Lindquist lead Amery in final 9-hole match

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery wrapped up the Middle Border Conference 9-hole golf match season on May 13 in Prescott with a third-place team finish and a score of 180. The Warriors were led by David Olson and James Lindquist, who tied seventh place with scores of 44. Thomas Christens slipped to ninth place with a score of 45.

Dalton Rademaker added a 47 and Ethan Panek, a 49-stroke effort.

Team Scores

Somerset 172, New Richmond 176, Amery 180, St. Croix Central 193, Baldwin-Woodville 197, Prescott 201, Ellsworth 201, Osceola 210

Boys

Osceola 121.50, Northwestern 119, Rice Lake 109, Unity 103.50, Superior 69, Amery 61, Chetek/Weyerhaeuser 47, Cameron 35, Webster 20, Siren 19, Grantsburg 12, Barron 11, Cumberland 9, Shell Lake 4

White scores two goals vs. Osceola

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ tennis team had a rough night on May 12 when it hosted Altoona for a dual and lost all 7 matches. While Altoona claimed the sweep, Amery was only shutout in one match.

The Warriors had their best chance at victory in the No. 3 doubles match as Job Hutchens and Noah Zinn lost a three-set heartbreaker, 1-6, 6-4, 1-6. Tommy Oman (No. 2 singles) and Sabin Coy (No. 3 singles) each posted seven game victories but both lost in straight sets.

“We had our chances to win several of these matches, but just didn’t get it done,” said Amery Coach Kevin Olson. “Hopefully, we can improve our play under pressure in the upcoming conference tournament.”

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Amery’s boys’ golf team defended its home greens on May 10, when it edged out Somerset by one stroke to win the team title in Middle Border Conference action.

The Warriors No. 1 golfer, Thomas Chris-

tensen, tied for second overall with a score of 40, while David Olson finished just one stroke behind Christensen and wrapped up a three-way tie for fourth place.

Christensen still leads the individual conference season standings by 15 points while Olson moved in to the No.

10 spot. Somerset holds a two-point advantage over Amery for the top team spot in the MBC with two conference meets remaining.

James Lindquist posted a ninth-place score of 43. Dalton Rademaker finished in 45 strokes (15th place) and Ethan Panek shot a 48 (20th

it tied for fourth place with Baldwin-Woodville in the team standings with a score of 184.

Thomas Christensen claimed a share of the individual title as he and Thomas McKinney

of New Richmond each shot a 39.

James Lindquist placed 11th at 45 strokes.

Ethan Panek added a 49, Dalton Rademaker, a 51, and David Olson, a 52.

place) as all Warriors finished in the top half of the 40 golfer field.

Team Scores Amery 169, Somerset 170, New Richmond 171, St. Croix Central 190, Baldwin-Woodville 192, Prescott 194, Ellsworth 198, Osceola 213

Christensen wins at Pleasant Hills

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s golf team struggled to keep pace on May 9 at the St. Croix Central meet at Pleasant Hills Golf Course as

Team Scores

New Richmond 174, Somerset 177, St. Croix Central 182, Baldwin-Woodville 184, Amery 184, Osceola 194, Ellsworth 198, Prescott 199

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Friendship improves happiness and abates misery by doubling our joy and the dividing of our grief.

(Marcus Cicero – Orator and StatesCarolyn Lumsden man 106-43 B.C.) 715-483-9738 Strawberries are here and readily available in stores and soon from garden patches.

This cake is one that is sure to please. It takes a bit more time but is really a nice cake and pretty to serve.

STRAWBERRY DREAM CAKE Combine in large bowl: 3-1/2 c. sifted cake flour 2 c. sugar 4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Add and beat on high for 2 minutes: 6 T. butter, softened 3/4 c. half and half Add and combine: 4 tsp. vanilla Add and combine: 4 eggs 3/4 c. half and half Beat for another 2 minutes on high.

Pour batter into three sprayed/greased 8x8” round baking pans. Bake at 350° for about 25 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Cool In pans for about 10 minutes on wire rack, then remove cake onto wire racks to cool completely. (Or you can use a buttered 10” springform pan and bake for 45-55 minutes at 350°.) If using the springform pan, slice cake into 3 layers.

Clean, de-top 2-1/2 pints fresh strawberries. Save a few of the prettiest ones for the top. Slice the remaining ones and set aside.

Put in smaller heat-proof bowl: 5 T. water Sprinkle on top and let sit for 5 minutes: 4 tsp. unflavored gelatin Put the bowl in a pan of simmering water and stir occasionally until the gelatin is dissolved.

Add and stir to mix: 1-1/4 c. strawberry or raspberry jam In large bowl, beat until soft peaks form: 3-1/2 c. whipping cream Add and beat until stiff peaks form: The cooled gelatin mixture 5 T. sugar (more if you want it sweeter) To assemble, put 1 layer of cake on a plate and spread on top: 1/4 of the cream 1/2 of the sliced strawberries Add another layer and do the same.

Top with the last layer of cake and put on the rest of the whipped mixture on top and sides and then decorate with the whole strawberries on top. Refrigerate cake until ready to serve and if there are any leftovers.

This recipe will please anyone who likes potatoes and chicken together. Recipe takes time to marinate the chicken so allow for that.

ROASTED RED POTATOES AND CHICKEN THIGHS Marinate in shallow bowl for 30 minutes: 6 large chicken thighs 1/4 c. Ranch Dressing In skillet, cook 4 slices bacon and crumble. Keep 1 T. bacon drippings.

Add to the drippings: 1-1/2 pound red potatoes (about 5) scrubbed and sliced 1” thick Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add the crumbled bacon.

Put the potatoes and bacon into a 9x13” baking pan.

Sprinkle on top: 1 cut up onion Remove chicken from the Ranch Dressing and place the thighs on top of the potatoes. (Discard the marinade.)

Bake at 350° for an hour or until chicken is done how you like it. (Meat must be minimum 165° on meat thermometer for chicken to be safe to eat.) Remove from oven and top with: 1 c. shredded triple cheddar cheese (or with a touch of PA cheese) Let sit until cheese is melted and add: 2 T. freshly chopped parsley This crescent ring can be served for any meal and is impressive looking as well as good-tasting. You will need 2 cans of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls for this recipe.

HAM AND EGGS CRESCENT RING Cook in large skillet: 2 c. cubed ham steak, cut into 1/2” pieces (about 3/4 pound) 1/3 c. chopped onion Add to the skillet and cook until almost done but still moist, stirring occasionally: 8 eggs, slightly beaten Remove pan from heat and add and gently mix to combine: 3 oz. softened cream cheese (from 8 oz. pkg.), cut into 1” pieces 2 c. spinach leaves (stems removed and cut into pieces) 1 c. Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz.)

Muffins are always popular and eaten anytime.

This recipe uses 3 slices white baked bread, cut into 1/2 “ cubes.

FRENCH TOAST MUFFINS Mix together in large bowl: 1-1/2 c. flour 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) vanilla instant pudding mix 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon Whisk together: 1 egg 1/2 c. melted butter 1 c. milk 3/4 c. brown sugar Add this to the flour mixture and mix until just moistened. Batter should be lumpy.

Spoon batter into 12 prepared muffin cups.

Beat together in another bowl: 1 egg 1/4 c. milk 2 T. brown sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon Add and combine until bread is moistened: 3 slices white bread, cut into 1/3” cubes Put this on top of the muffin batter and press down lightly with back of spoon. Bake at 350° for 28 minutes or until done (toothpick test) Brush each muffin with some maple-flavored or pancake syrup (2 T. total for all). Cool in pan for 5 minutes, remove to wire racks to cool slightly. Then enjoy!

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This is another cake and just in time for the rhubarb season. It is an old recipe from years past but one that is still popular.

RHUBARB PUDDING CAKE `Put into an 8x8’ or 9x9” glass baking pan: 2 c. chopped rhubarb Mix and pour over the rhubarb: 3/4 c. sugar 1 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 3 T. softened butter 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1/2 c. milk If the batter seems too thick, add a bit more milk.

Mix together and sprinkle on top of batter: 1 T. cornstarch 1 c. sugar Pour over the entire top: 2/3 c. boiling water (The water will soak down thru the batter and form the pudding and the sugar topping creates the glaze on top of the cake.)

Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until it looks done.

Serve warm with ice cream/whipped cream or cool and invert baked cake on a plate to show the pudding.

Unroll 2 cans (8 oz. ea.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, separating into the 8 rectangles.

Using a dark or non-stick cookie sheet, put on the refrigerated crescent dinner roll pieces arranging rectangles in ring so short sides of rectangles form a 5” circle in the middle. Dough pieces should overlap.

Spoon the mixture of eggs/ham over the dough toward the center of the ring. Then fold the dough over the mixture toward the center. Tuck the dough under the bottom layer, at the center, to secure the mixture. Not all of the filling need to be totally covered but try to get the bulk of it of covered. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until dough is a golden brown and thoroughly bakes. Cool 5 to 10 minutes and cut into serving pieces.

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11:30 am Amery Area Garden Club meets at Village Pizzeria 5 pm Historcial Society meets at Amery Library 4:30 pm HS Girls Soccer vs. Somerset, here 5 pm HS Softball at Somerset 5 pm HS Baseball at Ellsworth 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Circle of Sisters, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 6 pm Zumba, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 5 pm HS Girls Soccer at Osceola 6:30 pm Bingo at the Amery VFW

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-Color Blast 5K fun run/walk at C ongregational Church 9-11 am Amery Area Garden Club annual Plant Sale in Soo Line Park

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS AMERY Monday, May 23— ES & MS breakfast: Scrambled egg/English muffin or mini lumberjack (mini pancakes and sausage) or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

MS & HS morning nutrition break: Scrambled egg/ English muffin or lumberjack (pancakes/sausage on a stick) or frudel or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

Elementary lunch: Turkey & cheese sandwich, Sun Chips, baby carrots, fruit; ES Track & Field.

Intermediate lunch: Turkey & cheese sandwich, Sun Chips, baby carrots, fruit; IS Track & Field.

Middle lunch: Deluxe nachos or chicken quesadilla, black bean salad, garden bar, fruit choices.

HS lunch: Deluxe nachos or chicken quesadilla, black bean salad, garden bar, fruit choices.

Tuesday, May 24— ES & IS breakfast: Assorted breads or Mini blueberry waffles or Cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choice and fruit juice.

MS & HS morning break: Assorted breads or bacon egg scramble or mini blueberry waffles or cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choice and fruit juice.

Elementary lunch: Sloppy Joes, broccoli w/cheese, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Sloppy Joes or cook’s choice, brocco-

li w/cheese, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle lunch: Sloppy Joes or Cook’s choice, broccoli w/cheese, garden bar, fruit choices.

HS lunch: Sloppy Joes or Cook’s choice, broccoli w/ cheese, garden bar, fruit choices.

Wednesday, May 25— ES & IS breakfast: Mini pancakes or bacon egg scramble or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

MS & HS morning break: Mini pancakes or breakfast egg wrap or uncrustable or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

Elementary lunch: Turkey & gravy w/biscuit, mashed potatoes, peas, garden bar, fruit choices; K Field Trip.

Intermediate lunch: Turkey & gravy w/biscuit, or grilled chicken sandwich, mashed poatoes, peas, garden bar, fruit choices; 5th Grade Environment Ed Field Trip.

Middle lunch: Turkey & gravy w/biscuit or grilled chicken sandwich, mashed potatoes, peas, garden bar, fruit choices.

HS lunch: Turkey & gravy w/biscuit, or grilled chicken sandwich, mashed potatoes, peas, garden bar, fruit choices; Senior Class Trip.

Thursday, May 26— ES & IS breakfast: Breakfast pizza or UBR (Ultimate Breakfast Round) or Cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choice and fruit juice.

MS & HS morning break:

Breakfast pizza or UBR (Ultimate Breakfast Round) or yogurt parfait or cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choices and fruit juice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken patty on a bun, corn, garden bar, fruit choices; 2nd Grade Field Trip.

Intermediate lunch: Build your own sub or Warrior burger, corn, garden bar, fruit choices; 5th Grade Environment Ed Field Trip.

Middle lunch: Build your own sub or Warrior burger, corn, garden bar, fruit choices.

HS lunch: HS Cookout, hot dog, baked chips, baked beans, mini ice cream sandwich, garden bar, fruit choices.

Friday, May 27— ES & IS breakfast: Mini cinnamon roll or Warrior sandwich or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

MS & HS morning break: Mini cinnamon roll or Warrior sandwich or mini bagel/ cream cheese or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

Elementary lunch: Pizza, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices; 1st Grade Field Trip.

Intermediate lunch: Pizza or Cook’s choice, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle lunch: Pizza or Cook’s choice, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

HS lunch: Pizza or Cook’s choice, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices; Seniors Last Day.

CLEAR LAKE Monday, May 23— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and yogurt or pancake sausage stick with syrup.

Elementary lunch: Taco in a bag or soft shell taco, fi xings, refried beans, grapes, cookie, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, cereal bar, cheese stick, pancake sausage stick, banana bread.

High school lunch: Deluxe nachos or quesadilla, fi xings, refried beans, mandarin oranges, fruit juice, cookie, milk.

Tuesday, May 24— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or Mini Cinni, scrambled eggs.

Elementary lunch: Turkey & gravy with biscuit or PB&J “uncrustable,” mashed potatoes, steamed corn, sliced apples.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, muffi n, Long John, Krave S’mores,

cheese stick, hard cooked eggs.

High school lunch: Turkey & gravy with biscuit or peanut butter sandwich, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, pears, sliced apples, milk.

Wednesday, May 25— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or peanut butter & jelly “uncrustable,” cheese stick.

Elementary lunch: Chicken strips, seasoned rice, green beans, vegetables with dip, sliced peaches High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, cereal bar, graham crackers, PB&J “uncrustable.”

High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or chicken teriyaki wrap, seasoned rice, green beans, mixed fruit, peaches, vegetables/dip.

Thursday, May 26— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, cereal bar.

Elementary lunch: Pizza casserole and breadstick or peanut butter sandwich, sal-

ad bar, sliced pears.

High school breakfast: Cereal, muffi n, French toast sticks, vertical bar, sausage links.

High school lunch: Pizza casserole or crispy chicken salad, breadstick, steamed corn, garden salad, grapes, applesauce, milk.

Friday, May 27— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or cinnamon roll, sausage links.

Elementary lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, french fries, Dragon punch, applesauce.

High school breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, Pop Tart, “Gripz” crackers, cinnamon roll, cheese omelet.

High school lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich or cheeseburger, potato wedges, cheese sauce, steamed broccoli, pineapple, strawberries, milk.

POLK COUNTY SENIOR DINING MEAL SITES Everyone age 60 plus is invited for lunch. Meals are served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Check your site for specific serving time.

Suggested donation is $4 per meal. Please call the meal site 24 hours in advance for a reservation.

Amery 715-268-6818.

Centuria 715-540-2022.

Frederic 715-327-8623.

Luck 715-472-8300.

Monday, May 23— Scalloped potatoes and ham, carrots, WW dinner roll, cinnamon applesauce.

Tuesday, May 24— Creamy chicken alfredo, green beans, WW bread, fruit in season.

Sites closed on Wednesday.

Thursday, May 26— Roast pork loin, gravy cheese potatoes, corn, WW bread, marbled cake.

Friday, May 27— Turkey & cheese sandwich on WW bread, lettuce & tomato slice, creamy coleslaw, fruit in season.

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COLLEGE/HIGHER EDUCATION ACCOLADES Winona State, Winona, MN Courtney Luke, Amery, graduated from Winona State with a bachelor of science degree in teaching.

She is the daughter of Curt and Barb Luke of Amery.

U of Mary-Bismarck, ND Taylor Luke, Amery, graduated with a doctorate in Physical Therapy.

She is the daughter of Curt and Barb Luke of Amery.

Anderson graduates from Mankato MANKATO, Minn. - Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,371 degrees at the end of the spring 2016 semester, with approximately 1,500 students participating in three graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 7 in Taylor Center’s Bresnan Arena.

Scott Anderson of Star Prairie received his BS degree in Speech Communication.

Phi Beta Kappa inducts 158 new members at UW-Madison MADISON, Wis.- Meagan E. Doll, of Dresser, was among the 158 students inducted into membership by the Alpha Chapter of Wisconsin Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Initiates into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honor society, embody excellence in both depth and breadth of study in the liberal arts. The Alpha Chapter inducts less than five percent of the senior class from the College of Letters & Science.

Undergraduate members are elected in their junior or senior years upon recommendation of the Membership Committee. Initiates must have an outstanding academic achievement record and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75 for seniors or 3.9 for juniors.

Lahti will be student speaker at Wartburg Commencement WAVERLY, IA -- Ashley Lahti will deliver the student address at the Wartburg College Commencement Sunday, May 22.

Wartburg President Darrel Colson chose Lahti, who’s majoring in neuroscience with minors in leadership and biology, to give the remarks on behalf of the Class of 2016 at the ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Hoover Fieldhouse & Track in the Wartburg-Waverly Sports & Wellness Center.

Lahti is a Regents Scholar and a recipient of the Dean’s Honor Cord, awarded to seniors with the top 40 cumulative GPAs, and is the outstanding senior in neuroscience. In addition to being inducted into three honor societies, Lahti has served as a biology supplemental instruction leader, tutor and student class assistant and is the president and founder of the Bringing/Raising Awareness in Neuroscience (BRAiNS) Club.

Through her experience at Wartburg West, the college’s urban studies program in Denver, Colo., Lahti interned at Craig Hospital. The lacrosse captain also is active in Habitat for Humanity, Adopt-A-Grandparent, Student Ambassadors and Unified Sports Day. “Wartburg has provided me with the opportunity to play sports, join multiple clubs, spend a summer in Denver, work with wonderful people and learn from phenomenal professors,” Lahti said. “As a transfer student, I know firsthand that is not the case at every college, and I am very grateful for all that Wartburg has enabled me to do.”

Lahti, of Turtle Lake, is the daughter of Dudley and Lea Lahti. She plans to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the Mayo School of Health Sciences in Rochester, Minn.

and gardens. Diana Alfuth, UW-Extension Horticulture Educator and UW-River Falls Landscape Design instructor, will cover a wide variety of topics, including mowing, weed control, plant care, and designing for low maintenance.

The class will be held 9:30 -11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Amery Hospital Community Center at 265 Griffin Street E., Amery. The class is free, but pre-registration is required due to limited space. To reserve a spot in the class, call Wendy at the Polk County UW-Extension office, (715) 4858600.

Home landscapes should be peaceDiana Alfuth ful places where we can relax and Horticulture find enjoyment.

They shouldn’t be Educator a constant source of work and time spent doing tedious tasks. While there is no such thing as a maintenance-free landscape, there are ways to reduce maintenance and make things easier.

UW-Extension is offering a class to help you fix high maintenance areas of your landscape, and to learn how to reduce maintenance so that you can spend more time enjoying your yard

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    

         

  

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          

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   

   

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The College of St. Scholastica graduates The following area students graduated on May 14 from The College of St. Scholastica: Cassidy Measner, bachelor of Science degree in Psychological Science Brianna White, bachelor of Science degree in Nursing Shannon L. Krueger, bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

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Stewart receives degree from USD Kelly Stewart of Amery received a Master of Arts degree in Communications during commencement ceremonies held May 7 at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, South Dakota.

Stewart was among 1,450 candidates listed for graduation. Lawyer, author, community leader and First Amendment advocate Jan Neuharth, daughter of USD alumnus Allen Neuharth, gave the keynote address and received an honorary doctorate degree.

Founded in 1862 and the first university in the Dakotas, the University of South Dakota is the only public liberal arts university in the state, with 206 undergraduate and 66 graduate programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, School of Law, Sanford School of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Beacom School of Business and College of Fine Arts. With an enrollment of nearly 10,000 students and more than 400 faculty, USD has a 17:1 student/faculty ratio, and it ranks among the best in academics and affordability. USD’s 17 athletic programs compete at the NCAA Division I level.

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         

  

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         

   

   

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         

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FFA Kubb Tournament The Amery FFA sponsored a kubb tournament at Michael Riverfront Park on Friday May 6th. Kubb is a backyard game of skill and strategy played with wooden blocks and batons.

About 40 players competed in the event on 14 teams. Taking second place was: (front, l-r) Olivia Pettersen, Julia Engebretson, and Emma Bottolfson. Back row: tournament organizer Mark Oman, and tournament champions Konrad Becker and Tommy Oman.

Early release Looking for something to do on the next early release day? We will be showing the film “Inside Out” on May 18 at 1:30 p.m.

Emergency preparedness Learn what to do if disaster strikes with a program presented by Wisconsin Emergency Management and AmeriCorps, May 21 at 11 a.m.

Lego club / Maker mind afternoons Up for a Lego challenge? Want to make a pipe cleaner ninja? After School Library Club meets on Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.—5 p.m. Bring a note from home to take bus #11 to the library. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Preschool storytime Preschool story time is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interactive stories, songs and crafts are geared toward children aged 2-5 and a caregiver. Storytime will not be held on May 18 or 25.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees Start your children on the path to loving books and reading right from birth.

These two reading initiatives offer a chance for families to bond and ensure school readiness by reading books and completing various activities. Each program offers prizes at different levels.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:45 p.m.—5:15 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Adult coloring Color your way to calm. Last Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. Supplies and light

refreshments provided.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature.

Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device? Need some help with Microsoft Word or Excel? The library offers tech help on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Help with basic computer skills is offered on Fridays, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.

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

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

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

Check out the website Check out the library website at www. amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary.

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.— 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

Alanon/ADCH/Alateen meets every Thursday 5:30 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 122/123. Children and youth welcome. Open meeting every 5th Tuesday of the month. Renee 715-948-2249, Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

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

Alchololics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. and Fridays 5:30 p.m. (open) at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Rooms 122/123. Children and youth welcome on Fridays. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

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

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

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

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.

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

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233.

All groups and services are free of charge.

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

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

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

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday at 10 a.m. on the sunporch at GAM. Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

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

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the First Baptist church, Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions.

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

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

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

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

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

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

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

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

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28 Amery High School students competed at the State level of Solo and Ensemble May 7 at UW Eau Claire, competing in a wide range of vocal, instrumental and musical theater categories.

Amery students compete at State Solo and Ensemble Competition On Saturday, May 7, a group of Amery music students travelled to Eau Claire to participate in the state music contest. The contest was held at the UWEC campus. Advancing to the state music contest is a great accomplishment, and our students did an outstanding job of representing our community. Congratulations to everyone on their fine performances and ratings.

Ryan VanBlaricom, Matthew Wanless Vocal Solos – Katie Bensen, Meikah Dado, Zach de la Cruz, Allie Hoyer, Elizabeth Hutchens, Grace Springett, Ashley VanSomeren Music Theater – Meikah Dado, Allie Hoyer, Elizabeth Hutchens, Meghann Knight, Grace Springett, Ashley VanSomeren

State First Ratings: Guys Vocal Ensemble – James Baillargeon, Lane Christensen, Sam Fornengo, Bennett Hellie, Dylan Johnson, Jakob Kastanek, Hunter Kuhn, Chase Measner, Bennett Paulson, Brett Swanson, Zach Swenson,

Second Ratings: Girls Vocal Ensemble – Jocelyn Berding, Allie Hoyer, Elizabeth Hutchens, Alicia Monson, Lilly Soderberg, Hailey Streich, Ashley VanSomeren, Brianna Wundrow

Girls Barbershop – Katie Bensen, Emma Curtis, Allie Hoyer, Ashley VanSomeren Vocal Solos – Elias Boe-Parish, Kyle Root, Katie Zemke Music Theater – Savannah Cavaco, Megan Robertson, Katie Zemke Tenor Saxophone Solo – Ashley VanSomeren Tenor Saxophone Duet – Meikah Dado, Ashley VanSomeren

Eighth grader Zach de la Cruz competed at the State level of Solo and Ensemble, earning a first rating for his vocal solo.

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The Islands of Wisconsin MARIAH HABERMAN DISCOVER WISCONSIN

When I say Wisconsin, your go-to word associations likely include cows, cheese, beer and all things green and gold. And while all are fine representations of our wondrous Wisconsin, let’s shed light on some completely enthralling yet rarely discovered geographic gems. I’m talking about the islands of Wisconsin. Yep, you read that right: I said islands. Believe it or not, Wisconsin is dotted with these diverse little flecks of terrain thanks to 800 miles of coastline that surround the state’s western, northern and eastern borders. The chance of spotting a palm tree here may be nil but sandy beaches and postcard vistas, we have plenty!

Brunet Island State Park (Chippewa County)

[Photo by Jim Czech] It’s both an island and a state park. Need I say more? Probably not but I will anyway!

Encircled by the Cornell Flowage in northwest Wisconsin, Brunet Island State Park is phenomenal and if you haven’t been, plan your trip pronto. There are so many ways to enjoy the island: explore Old Abe State Trail by bike, set up camp at any of the 70 campsites, take a dip at the beach on the south end of the island and set up for a picnic near the playground and baseball diamond. There are a number of trails worth discovering (i.e. Jean Brunet Nature Trail, Timber Trail, Pine Trail, Spruce Trail or Nordic Trail) and, deer hunting is even allowed on two-thirds of Brunet Island.

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uninhabited island every year. Take a ferry over for a day or camp overnight if you’d like a little extra time to sightsee. (Note: Vehicles are not allowed on Rock Island.) Once you’re there, hike the 5.2-mile Thordarson Loop Trail, tour the Pottawatomie Light, stand in awe under the elaborate carvings in Viking Hall or saunter through the two cemeteries on the island.

Other lesser-known islands in Door County include Hog Island, a National Wildlife Refuge and a nesting ground for seagulls and terns, Cana Island, home to an accessible 1860s lighthouse and Chamber’s Island, a 30-acre park with 400 feet of sand beach (and great swimming!).

Apostle Islands (Bayfield County) Referred to as the “Jewels of Lake Superior,” Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is located off the Bayfield Peninsula in Lake Superior and consists of a whopping 21 islands. This national lakeshore draws visitors from around the world thanks to its gorgeous natural scenery, eight historic lighthouses, beautiful beaches, wildlife, sea caves and incredible rock formations.

Take a glass bottom boat tour, go spelunking via kayak

St. Feriole Island (Crawford County) Apostle Islands

Doty Island (Winnebago County) Another inland island, Doty Island is located off Lake Winnebago and the Fox River in Menasha and Neenah. Its 1.1 square mile of land is home to about 3,800 people, making Doty Island one of Wisconsin’s most populous islands. Doty Island is named after former Governor James Doty, whose cabin, the “Grand Loggery” is still located on Doty Island (at Doty Park of course). In addition to Doty Park, you’ll also find Smith Park, the Isle of Valor and a marina here on this quaint, historic island.

Making our way to the southwest corner of Wisconsin. St. Feriole Island is part of the city of Prairie du Chien in Crawford County. Fun fact: Prairie du Chien was actually originally built on the island, which is located on a backwater channel of the Mississippi River.

The city was eventually relocated to the mainland on the Wisconsin side of the Mississippi River due to repeat floods and fires on the island. One of my favorite

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French Island (La Crosse County) and learn about the history of the local lighthouses.

Islands worth visiting include Stockton Island for its legendary “singing sands” at Julian Bay and its notoriety as one of North America’s highest concentrations of black bears. There’s also Devils Island, where you’ll find dramatic rock formations and sea caves plus Devils Island Light, a lighthouse that was built back in 1898. Raspberry Island is home to the Raspberry Island Light also known as the “Showplace of the Apostle Islands.” Take a guided tour of this historic lighthouse, which served as the home to several lighthouse keepers through from 1863 until 1947.

Although not considered to be part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, the largest of the Apostle Island chain and the only one to host a year-round population (302 people…and counting!) is Madeline Island. May I suggest: Renting a moped, hitting up Big Bay Town Park Beach, popping in at Madeline Island Historical Museum and grabbing a summer cocktail while enjoying the eclectic signage at Tom’s Burned Down Cafe.

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Potawatomi Islands (Door County) Everyone’s favorite peninsula is home to more than just cherry pie and lovely sunsets. Door County also boasts the Potawatomi Islands. Take the ferry over Death’s Door to Washington Island and discover one of only five smooth limestone beaches in the world at School House Beach Park. Don’t leave the island without exploring Stavkirke, a replica medieval church, and taking in the sights and scents of the colorful lavender farms.

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Jarchow attends two ‘Working with You Days’ Madison— Once again, Rep. Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) completed two of his monthly ‘Working With You’ days in two weeks. For his April assignment, Jarchow did something a bit different and got to experience a ‘day in the life’ at the St. Croix Correctional Center in New Richmond.

While he typically tries to work at private companies, the opportunity to experience a corrections center with a focus on rehabilitation was too good to pass up.

May’s Working With You day was at Indianhead Glass in St. Croix Falls. Cedric and LaVon Solland opened Indianhead Glass in 1981 in the basement of their home.

Over the next 35 years, the business has expanded to three locations in St. Croix Falls, New Richmond, and Hudson and now employs 19 people. Indianhead Glass specializes in auto glass, windows,

doors, commercial glazing, shelving, mirrors, acrylic block, and shower doors. Recently, after the retirement of Cedric from day-to-day operations, the business has been passed down to his nephew, Eric.

Cedric Solland commented on Rep. Jarchow’s day at Indianhead Glass, “Since our founding in 1981, this is the first time a representative has taken the time to work with our professionals to understand the concerns of small businesses in their district.” Eric Solland continued, “As the new owner, I am thrilled that we have a local representative who is truly concerned with local businesses and his actions reassure me of our bright future.”

Jarchow reflected on his two Working With You days, “Getting to experience St. Croix Correctional Center was really eye opening. This facility focuses on rehabilitation of inmates who

go through intense PT, learning, and work in the community. This reduces the rate of recidivism among the inmates and allows them to lead productive lives. I was really impressed with this program.”

He continued, “My day at Indianhead Glass was a lot of fun. I got to work with a technician where I helped replace a broken windshield and installed decorative glass for customers in the area. I see why Indianhead Glass is such a great success story – they care about their customers and put them first. Cedric is the definition of the American Dream and I admire his willingness to take a risk and start a business over three decades ago.

Thank you so much to the staff at Indianhead Glass and St. Croix Correctional Center for allowing me to spend some time with you.”

Representative Adam Jarchow spent some time this month working with the staff at Indianhead Glass in St. Croix Falls.

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Lionel is Mr. Charisma with Cool Cat Charm. He loves, absolutely loves to be held, petted and adored. This Long Hair Mitted Orange Tabby has a purr that fills the room. He practices the art of “Happy Feet” during a deep massage.

And now that he has been shaved, Lionel can actually feel that massage.

When he came to the shelter as a stray, Lionel was covered in one big mat that ran from his shoulder blades to the tip of his tail. He had tried to rid himself of the matted saddle but was unsuccessful. He calmly accepted the shaving he received at the shelter and is enjoying body rubs without the irritation.

The hair will grow back and Lionel will again be the handsome devil he once was. Lionel is neutered, Feline Leukemia/FIV/Heartworm tested, vaccinated and ready to go home. His personality alone makes him a prize but after his hair grows in he will be the full package.

Also available for adoption as Working Cats, are Willow and Karina. These two young females are friendly to people but would rather keep their distance. Both were strays. Willow and Karina have the potential to fill their role as pets in residence with a pest control purpose.

A neutered male Chihuahua, white with brown ears and saddle, came to the shelter as a stray on May 7th. This sweet, older dog is obviously a loved pet . He was found on 188th Street, just east of Y, near County Rd F in the Town of Garfield. We are desperately looking for his lost owner. If you know of someone who may have lost this dog, please contact our shelter. His front right leg has a permanent

kink in it, probably a birth defect and he sings a yodeling song. His picture is available on our website under Lost/Found/Surrender. We want to get him home, where he belongs.

The annual Arnell Shelter Garage Sale is scheduled for early June. If you have household goods, kitchenware, tools, yard accessories, linens, furniture, pet supplies, knick-knacks and what not, cluttering up your home or garage, put them to work for the animals at Arnell. Your clutter is a treasure to someone else and a great way to recycle your “no longer needed” stuff.

We are accepting donated items for the sale, at the shelter, through the first week of June. All donations are tax-deductible. Our sale includes everything but clothing.

Donate during business hours, 12 to 5 pm during the week, Monday through Friday and 12 to 4 pm on Saturday. Call the shelter to arrange for delivery at any other time or if you have a large item to deliver. 715 268-7387 (PETS).

Have a good week. It looks like the weather will be brilliant. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St E, Amery, online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center Cooper Dean Chapman, 7 lbs. 6 ozs., born on April 24 to Alexis Hunting and Brandonn Chapman, Cushing.

Charlotte Marie Van Duynhoven, 6 lbs. 11 ozs., born on April 25 to Daina and Charles Van Duynhoven, St. Croix Falls.

Liam Zachary Ward, 7 lbs. 7 ozs., born on April 26 to Ashley Hansen and Nicholas Ward, Grantsburg.

Miles Joseph Macke, 6 lbs. 5 ozs., born on May 3 to Alisha and Tyler Macke, Webster.

Ivan Zachary Metz, 5 lbs. 12 ozs., born on May 7 to Marianne and Dennis Metz, Shafer, MN.

Luther Hospital, Eau Claire Jack Nathan Koller, 7 lbs. 4.02 ozs., born on May 22 to Darci Elmer and Tyler Koller, Eau Claire.

Grandparents are Dan and Sharon Elmer of Wanderoos.

Northwoods Figure Skating Club to Offer Summer Lessons Northwoods Figure Skating Club will offer Learn to Skate lessons. Sessions available for beginner skaters through advanced.

Classes will be offered in Barron on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:15 pm, at the Barron Ice Arena, 525 E. Birch Ave. Session I dates: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 Session II dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26 Classes will be offered in Rice Lake on Thursday evenings beginning at 6:15 pm, at the Rice Lake Hockey Arena, 1204 Hammond Ave. Session dates: Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 Registration is held just prior to lessons on the first evening of each session. Forms can be found by clicking on the forms and registration tab on the NFSC website: northwoodsfsc.com

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Earning their Bronze Award Amery Girl Scout Junior Troops 55199 and 56727 collected 134 books through the Intermediate School and donated them to the Northwoods Homeless Shelter as part of earning their Bronze Award, the highest award a 4th or 5th grader can receive. They also made bookmarks and learned about homelessness in our community by talking with Mrs. Virginia Ormsby, the director of Northwoods.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER It’s going to be a busy spring here at the Amery Area Community Center and if you haven’t had a chance to check out our newsletter, you need to!

It’s jam-packed with all kinds of fun things to do, and some informative opportunities as well. We do our best to provide the community with the programs and activities that you want to see.

We are happy to expand our Exercise Room hours again – we will be open from 7am – 6pm Monday through Thursday and 7am – 2pm on Friday’s.

The cost for the use of our gym equipment is only $10 a month if you are a member. (Cost of annual membership is only $20/ year). We try to keep the cost down as low as we can. We also have our Monday/Wednesday/Friday morning low-impact aerobics at 9am. Stop by and check out what we have!

Our 12th annual Plant, Bake and Vendor Sale will be coming up soon on June 3rd and we are looking forward to it! This is always such a great event with a lot of people coming in. If you have donations for the plant or bake sale, they can be dropped off anytime that week.

The event is open from 9am – 2pm on that Friday.

We have some EXCITING news about our Minnesota Twins Trip, but we will have to act fast – we still have some seats available, but the Twins changed the time of the

game to a 3:10 game instead of a 1:10 game (and neglected to tell us – we discovered it online). After calling them, we were able to get behind-thescenes tour for free for all those going on the trip!

And this one is extra special – you even get to see some stuff that only the top-paying ticket holders get to see – no one on the regular tour even gets to access these areas!! This tour, along with the trip is absolutely FREE!! But you need to call ASAP. Cost is $50 for members, $70 for non-members, with the difference going towards your 2016 membership. Excellent pavilion seats! Bus leaves Amery Community Center at 9:30am for a 1:10pm game. We need at least 20 people to sign up and only 35 seats available. There will be chances to win prizes on the bus! Bus will drop off at the front gate. Sign up & pay by May 16th. The departure time will adjust from the time originally set – we will advise those who have purchased tickets already. It will be about 10:45 at this time, but we will let you know for sure.

Our silent auction will be starting this week and so far we have over FORTY awesome items to bid on! You do not have to be a member to bid. You can go to our Facebook page and bid there, or you can stop in and look at the items “in person” and bid there. We welcome donations!

We have started all kinds of new activities this year, and we are having a lot of fun with them!

Please be sure to check our calendar of events to see what all we have to offer. We have new activities, classes, seminars – all kinds of things!

So make sure you pick up a newsletter and see all the things we have to offer, we have a full schedule! Some of the things require pre-registration, so make sure you check it out. And remember, membership for the Center is open to anyone 21 and older and is only $20/year.

Your membership is very valuable to us and we appreciate the support.

Sue Saaren was first in Monday Bridge, with Marion Christensen second. Gary Snelling was first in pool with Mary Fisher bringing up second, Jim Webb third and Paul Seidel fourth. Les Peterson won the consolation prize. Dave Olson was first in Wii Bowling, with Sandy White in second, and Jim Webb third.

Judy Strobush was first in Wednesday Bridge, Pat williams second and Sydney Lund third.

Gary Snelling was first in Thursday pool, with Paul Seidel second and Wendell Anderson third.

Don’t forget all members are encouraged to come and join in the fun! Thank you all for playing!

Have a great week!

Kari Fladwood - Director

The new Community Ed catalogs will be available in August for the fall semester. All youth recreation & booster sport information can be found under the ‘Community’ tab of the School District of Amery website.

Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Hunter Education DNR certification June 20-24 from 8:15-11:30 am.

Pre-class meeting June 9 at 6 p. Fee $10 to Community Ed, pre-register.

Tennis Clinic for Girls entering grades 6-12. June 6-10 from 10-11:30 a.

Fee $35 (or $30 if also in tennis league) to Community Ed, pre-register.

Tennis League for Girls entering grades 5-9. Mondays, June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11 & 18 from 3:30-5 p. Fee $30 (or $25 if also in tennis clinic) to Community Ed, pre-register.

Tennis Camp for Boys entering grades 5-9. June 6-10 from 4-5:30 p. Fee $20 to Community Ed, pre-register.

High School Coed Tennis League for boys & girls with high school match experience. Tuesdays in June & July, 6-8 p. Fee $15 to Community Ed, pre-register.

Junior Golf for boys and girls entering grades 1-10. Mondays June 6, 13, 20 & 27 with a Jr Tourney on July 11. Lesson and course times set up by grade level. Fee $40 includes lessons, on-course time and t-shirt. Go to www. amerygolfclub.com or call 715.268.7213 for details and registration.

Softball Skills & Drills for girls entering grades 5-9. June 13-16 from 9 am – 12 p. Fee $50 includes camp and t-shirt if registered by May 30. Pre-register with Comm Ed. Warrior Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering grades 4-9. July 1821. Boys 1:30-4:30 pm; Girls 8:30-11:30 am. Fee $75 includes t-shirt. Pre-register with Comm Ed. Strength & Conditioning at the Fitness Center for boys and girls ages 12-15. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays June 7-30 from 2:30-3:30 pm. Fee $125. Pre-register at the Fitness Center 715.268.0117.

Wrestling ‘Nothing but Feet’ Mini-Camp for wrestlers entering grades 4-12. June 6-9 from 5:30-7 p. Fee $45 to Community Ed, pre-register.

Volleyball Camp for girls enrolled in Amery Schools and entering grades 5-8 in the fall. Lead by former Division I VB players. July 11-12 from 4-6 p. Fee $60. Form under ‘Community’ tab of Amery School website.

Martial Arts summer special $159 for 3 months expiring Aug 31. Contact Kyuki-Do Martial Arts Academy of Amery.

Youth Tackle Football registration open May 16-June 4 online through Community Ed. New players $125; returning players $75. Includes equipment. Practices Tues & Thurs beginning Aug 9. Scrimmages Saturdays & one Friday evening in Sept & Oct. Track & Field Club for boys & girls in grades 2-12. Registration deadline May 13. Details under ‘Community’ tab of Amery Schools website.

Governor Walker Encourages Participation in 2016 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction Milwaukee – Governor Scott Walker will attend the Governor’s Auction Committee Reception this evening in Milwaukee to celebrate the success of the 2015 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction, thank 2015 auction buyers, and promote the upcoming Wisconsin State Fair in August.

The auction not only highlights Wisconsin’s deep agricultural history but also provides scholarships to Wisconsin youth who raise and care for animals competing in the event.

“Agriculture is a major industry here in Wisconsin, and the youth exhibitors here tonight are the future of this industry in our state,” Governor Walker said.

“The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Auction gives them a chance to show off all their hard work to raise and care for their animals. Thanks to the

buyers and supporters of the auction, youth participants are awarded scholarships to offset education costs, ultimately strengthening agriculture in our state by allowing them to pursue their career ambitions.”

The 2015 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction raised $419,750 for youth scholarships and grants – a $98,900 increase from the 2014 auction. The auction included a total of 25 junior market steers, barrows, and lambs. Lauren May of Mineral Point, Wisconsin exhibited the Grand Champion steer, a 1,333-pound animal sold for a record-breaking $65,000 to Roundy’s Supermarkets.

Due to these record-breaking numbers, the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation has increased the 2016 scholarship awards to $30,000, funding scholarships for 26 Wiscon-

sin students, including five $2,000 scholarships, six $1,500 scholarships, seven $1,000 scholarships, and eight $500 scholarships.

These scholarships recognize the achievements of Wisconsin State Fair Junior Livestock exhibitors and assist them with their educational expenses.

Wisconsin youth programs, such as the Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Youth Development, Livestock Show Camp, Wisconsin State Fair Premier Exhibitor Awards, Wisconsin State Fair Reserve Champion Market Animal Awards, and Wisconsin State Fair Camp of Champions, also receive grants.

The 2016 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction will take place on Wednesday, August 10.

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Dear Miss Halverson, When I last saw you it was not an enjoyable meeting, sitting with you in the nursing home in Glenwood City and you unable to commuGrowing up nicate. Seeing you at alpha and omega in Amery the state of your life was something I’ll never Loren Elkin forget. The staff had arranged for your hair to be done in a modern manner, but I have a feeling that you might not have approved of something so fancy.

From you I found out that writing and serious reading was a skill and a joy if practiced regularly. You might have not picked me to be a someday author, but I surely credit you with where I am today.

In your alpha state, you ran the

classroom like a coach, a director, and person who knew what was happening every minute of each period. You didn’t appear to have a sense of humor early on, but it seemed that with each year from freshman through senior you told a few more “jokes” so that by our senior year we figured out that you did have a sense of humor.

End of part 1. Internetless, I wanted to start this reflection about one of my most memorable teachers, and the rest of the story will follow next week.

One of the “older women” mentioned as friend of my sister’s, Sandy Seekins, died recently. Column about that in a couple weeks. The Seekins were neighbors of our east of Amery.

After Monday I’ll be back on the internet. Email me please: elkfarm@ wctc.net

AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC’S COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES June 7 5:30-6:30pm Chronic Wounds: What’s the Big Deal? : Do you struggle with a wound that just won’t heal? Should you be worried about it? Is it really a big deal? Join Wound Healing Center specialist and Medical Director, Dr. Anders Ulland to learn about what causes chronic wounds and why we really should be concerned if we have a wound that doesn’t heal within 4 weeks of its appearance.

June 8 (and recurring on the second Wednesday of every month) 11am-12pm Advance Care Planning for WI Residents : Get the tools you need to assess your goals, values and beliefs about end-of-life care. We will offer tips on how to initiate conversation with loved ones and how to pick a surrogate decision maker. Participants will also have an opportunity to schedule a free, private appointment to complete their advance directive with a certified advance care planning facilitator.

June 23 6-7pm Mindless Eating Solutions : Change your environment, change your health: Research is clear that the food we see around us on a daily basis dramatically shapes the quality and quantity of our food choices, and most people greatly underestimate the impact it has on diet. Registered Dietitian Katy Ellefson will review the most current research and explore ways to adopt easy, tangible, concrete and painless strategies to help reduce mindless eating triggers.

Golden Age Manor, Residents and Staff, wish to thank all of our volunteers who visited during Nursing Home Week and throughout the year!

Spinning Wheels

Nona sharing her story of living with polio

Music by “Glory Train”

Playing Psalmodikons

Vicki’s Variety Show

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You like us!

You really like us!

BY MICHELE GULLICKSON

I’ve been in nonprofit work for a long time. Much longer than one would think, gazing upon my youthful appearance. Ahem. And when you serve a mission and help people for a living, you concentrate a lot on whether there will ever be enough money to do all the things you want to do and help all the people you want to help.

With giveBIG, it allows those of us who study such things to see a snapshot of who supports our work.

Since specific names and details are confidential, I will sometimes group folks by character.

For instance, there’s the scatter-donor: $10 to each nonprofit I love which ends up equaling as much as I can afford at that moment. Scatter-donors may not have a lot of money, but they love to spread the love!

As a recipient, we know we’re in their group of “favs”.

There’s the “Biggie” donor. One huge check per year for maximum impact. And that’s not an amount description, as much as it’s putting all of your eggs in one basket. Deciding how much you can afford to give and choosing THE nonprofit that matters the most really making that donation zing!

The gratitude donor, who knew nothing about you until they needed you and then they faithfully send you something each time you touch their lives. Not to be confused with the “I’ve adopted you” donor – your organization touched their lives once a long while ago and you’ve been able to count on them ever since.

Monthly donors are the thing of the future! A trend started by millennials, they make a small, monthly donation through a credit or debit card. Once started, it usually is only stopped or interrupted when someone changes banks or lending institutions or passes from this plane of existence. Steady income, in identical amounts allows an organization to plan for the future by providing a solid base every year.

Once in a while and out-of-the-blue donors are fun because they provide a sort of mystery: Why are we getting this rather decent-sized check?!? How did they decide NOW was the time to give? Especially when the donor sends it during a time when we haven’t sent out an “ask”, when there isn’t a “giveBIG” event going on, when it isn’t the end of the year (nor even late April, after tax returns are back). When asked, the donor usually just says they “felt like it” or they came into some money/inheritance/feeling of philanthropy.

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Sometimes it’s as a result of someone’s passing, which always brings a layer of sadness to the interaction. The “In Memory of”’s and “In Honor of”’s always get me, because it means someone is being remembered or admired. I love that part. There are always the ones who remember spouses who’ve passed – sometimes its years ago and it’s a sweet reminder, but when it’s only a month later, it makes you stop and hold them up for healing and peace.

The amount of a donation is never an indicator of what the donor thinks of your organization. It’s almost always how they feel about your services and mission. Or how much they trust you to do a good job with their money. Or how much impact their lives have felt as a result of your nonprofit’s existence. (Unless it’s your grandkids selling popcorn to raise money for a trip to see the Saints play – then it’s all about the grandkids!)

After “giveBIG SCV”, we here at Interfaith feel the love! We have a big handful of donors who love, love, LOVE that their donations are matched during that time; we have a couple of matching donor couples that giggle every time we tell them we met their challenge and raised the same amount or more; we have a group that have changed the timing of their once-a-year gift to April to make sure it’s counted; AND we get new donors as a result of the outreach provided by the leadership group for each community. After 4 years, it has become almost one-fourth of our yearly operating budget. And we could not be more grateful. giveBIG SCV 2016 helped us raise $36,182 offline and $7,546 online, which won us a $500 incentive award and two $100 golden tickets! Lost count? That’s $44,428!!!

May 19 we will celebrate our volunteers. Our theme this year is “You’re A Rock Star!!” Burgers and bobbysocks, 45’s and root beer floats. If it weren’t for our volunteers, we simply could not do what we do. It would not matter how much money we were given, nor would it matter how many clients needed our help. Our mission of “helping seniors and the disabled maintain their independence” would be just words. Want to become our “Rock Star”? Call Patti at 715-825-9500 TODAY. As always, our address (for snail mail) is P O Box 65, Milltown, WI 54858 – OR – email me your question at michele@interfaithpolk.org –OR – call me at 715825-9504.

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Join Unity Community Education for a two-day highlight tour of the beautiful and unique southwestern Wisconsin communities of Spring Green, Dodgeville, and Mineral Point, July 12-13, 2016. Discover for yourself why many have hailed this area as having some of the most interesting topography in Wisconsin. The “Driftless Area <http://driftlesswisconsin.com/> ,” a large swath of land that glaciers missed as they squished other parts of the Midwest 10,000 years ago, is not only abundant in natural beauty, but is also home to several amazing attractions.

This tour includes visits to The House on the Rock, American Players Theatre, Taliesin Hillside Studio, and Pendarvis, with an overnight stay at the House on the Rock Inn. Trip package includes: coach transportation, hotel accommodations (including breakfast), all attraction ticket fees, and a traditional Cornish meal at the Walker House in Mineral Point.

Trip Package Fee: $249/person for double occupancy hotel room. $299/person for single occupancy hotel room. Fees are non-refundable. Registration deadline is June 8. Contact Deb Paulsen, Community Ed Coordinator to get registered at 715-825-2101 ext.

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May

By: Larry Phillipson 5-4-2016 It's finally here, the first of May, the flowery, gentle month, it carries us away.

Violets and daffodils blooming in the yard, subjects to be enhanced by an aspiring bard.

It is the month when we march in memory, in respect for veterans who kept us free.

Flags waving and bands' patriotic playing, cause remembrance of heroic displaying.

Jerry and Mary graduating this year in prime, no more waiting for the school bus on time.

Off to college in a town far away, to work on a career for a later day.

Gardens to plant and yards to mow, not an idle moment, always on the go.

The merry month of May is here at hand, a time for activity across the land.

So we'll roll up our sleeves and pitch in, we'll get it done midst the spring din.

We'll be prepared for whatever with cheer, we are happy to know the month of May is here.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Amery Woman’s Club Founded in 1921

Amery Woman’s Club Board . . . Nell Anderson - President, Joyce Schaefer Vice President, Betty Buck - Treasurer, Karen Odegard - Secretary, Dianna Haley - Ex. Board Member; Julie Andersen - Past President, Colleen Adams, Ex. Board Member

The Amery Woman’s Club is a member of the Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs and member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The GFWC was founded in 1890 and celebrates 125 years of federated service in 2015. The Amery Woman’s Club is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.

Members work to support the arts, preserve natural resources, advance education, promote healthy lifestyles, encourage civic involvement and work toward world peace and understanding.

For more information on Amery Woman’s Club please call 715-573-4697 amerywomansclub.com See us on facebook

39th Annual Amery

art& craft Fair

Saturday, June 18, 2016 9am - 3pm

North Park, Amery, WI Handmade original art & Crafts Food, FUn,& Kids Activities Sponsored by Amery Woman’s Club www.ameryartandcraftfair.com

Drug Take Back Event . . . Janis Odegard, Ruth Mugerauer, Karen Odegard, Jan Reichert and Officer John Carlson.

“Women In History”

Amery Woman’s Club awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Denise Johnson who is studying accounting at WITC New Richmond. This post high school scholarship is for women who are pursuing a degree or completing a degree. Pictured is Julie Riemenschneider, Denise Johnson and Julie Andersen.

Sharon Paulson, Literacy Tutoring

Quilts for Operation Smile Helan Mears April 2016. President Julie Andersen and Gloria Lansin with winners: Brennan Hansen, Lydia Monson, Julia Engelbretson, and Cora Green. Not pictured is Nick Erickson.

Amery Woman’s Club Projects Adopt A Highway Adult Literacy Program Amery Area Food Pantry Amery Arts and Craft Fair Amery Red Cross Blood Drives Amery Bridge Marathon Amery Library Greeting Card Project Amery Library Summer Reading Program Amery Downtown Beautification Flowers Arnell Humane Society Northwoods Homeless Shelter

Helen Mears Art Contest at Amery Schools Holiday Stroll Cookie and Candy Sale Read to Me Program at Amery Hospital Amery High School Scholarship Fund Non-Traditional Scholarship C.R.A. (Community Referral Agency) Canine Companions for Independence Polk County Salvation Army Recycling Initiative Program Drug Take Back Event Operation Smile

Library Reading Program

This announcement is sponsored by the following Amery businesses: AmTec, Inc. Amery Auto Supply Amery Free Press Amery Chevrolet Amery Hospital & Clinic Amery True Value Apple River TV & Appliance Arrow Building Center

Bremer Bank Cardinal DGP Chet Johnson Drug Store Christopherson Eye Clinic Connecting Point Dental Arts, S.C. Dick’s Fresh Market Dynatronix

Erspamer Law Office Freedom Valu Center James Krupa, Attorney at Law Lampert Lumber The Law Firm of Williams & Davis Leadholm Insurance Agency Nextgen Motorsports Noah Insurance Group

Northwest Communications Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley & Bergmanis Law Office Douglas Podoll, DDS Orthodontist Dr. Daniel Satterlund, Optometrist Slumberland Village Pizzeria Willow Ridge, Inc.

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Upcoming events include Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake high school Graduations, Annual Lake Edition, Memorial Day Congratulations Graduates! It is hard to believe that another school year is coming to a close but for parents of graduates, it is mind-boggling where the last 13 years have gone. Yes it happens in a blink of an eye.

Included in this issue is a special Graduation section featuring gradPounding uates from Amery, Clayton, and Clear Lake High Schools. Thank the you to the students, parents, and Pavement school personnel for your assistance in gathering the information and Pam Humpal pictures. The commencement program for Amery is on Sunday, June 5…Clayton is on Saturday, May 21…Clear Lake is on Sunday, May 22. Good Luck Graduates!

Along with high school graduation, it is also graduation time for college students. Congratulations to all college graduates. A very special Congratulations to

my niece, Cassidy, who graduated on Saturday with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychological Science from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. We are very proud of you! Also, Congratulations to Garrett Janis as he just graduated from UW Superior in Communicating Arts…way to go Garrett!

By looking at the forecast for this week, hopefully we will be done with the cooler temperatures (and chance of frost), and be ready to move right into Summer.

On Tuesday, May 31, we will be publishing our annual Lake Edition which will welcome our Summer friends back to the area. That issue will be hand delivered around Lake Wapogasset, Bear Trap Lake, and Lake Magnor plus be delivered to our regular subscribers.

The AFP Lake Edition is a wonderful chance for area businesses to inform the public of their services, products, hours, specials, etc. To be included in the Lake Edition please give me a call today at 715-268-8101.

The deadline is Wednesday, May 25.

Also included in the AFP Lake Edition will be an Amery Community-Wide Garage Sales page with each sale located on a special map in the paper. To be on the map, simply place a 1 col x 2 inch ad for just $20 in the Amery Free Press and The Tab. Once again, the deadline to be in the Lake Edition and on the garage sale map is Wednesday, May 25.

Next week’s paper on May 24 will be our Memorial Day issue with information on various activities, specials, holiday hours, and ceremonies for the holiday weekend. In observance of Memorial Day, the AFP office will be closed on Monday, May 30. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with the early deadline for the AFP issue on Tuesday, May 31-our Lake Edition.

This is National Police Week. Thank you to all the police officers for your commitment to the communities you serve. We salute you!

Happy Birthday this week to my nephew, Parker, who will be 2 years old on May 19, and also to my niece, Delilah, who will be 3 years old on May 22.

Enjoy your very special days!

With the up and down weather we have had, it seems that high school sports just got rolling for the Spring season, and now it is time to think about tournament play. Good Luck to all the area athletes as you begin Regionals… *Golf is May 24-Amery at Bloomer, Clear Lake at Luck/Frederic *Tennis is May 23-Amery at Baldwin/Woodville *Track is May 23-Amery at Osceola, Clayton/Turtle Lake and Clear Lake at Unity *Softball is May 24-teams not yet seeded

This past weekend, our good friend, Jonzie, from Arizona was here for her Mom’s Memorial Service. It was great spending time with the whole Jones family.

Needless to say, we had a lot of good laughs, and great reminiscing. The attached picture shows our smiling crew.

As I said before, the forecast looks wonderful for this week. Hopefully we can get some more yard work done, and even some planting taken care of. Have a super week…Full Moon is Saturday, May 21.

Horse tests positive for EHV-1 MADISON, Wisconsin – A horse kept at a 50-horse stable in West Bend has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), says Dr. Paul McGraw, Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). EHV-1 is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease, reproductive failure, and intermittent outbreaks of neurologic disease in horses. Humans cannot acquire EHV-1.

The horse began showing neurologic signs earlier this week and was humanely euthanized.

Three other horses currently have a fever and are being monitored while being held in isolation from the other

horses in the barn. The premises has been quarantined, which means that there is no movement of equine animals on or off the premises.

DATCP will work with the stable owner and the veterinarian to determine when the quarantine will be released. Symptoms that should alert horse owners to the possibility of neurologic EHV-1 infection include fever, weakness and incoordination, and urine dribbling or inability to urinate.

Horses with these symptoms should be examined immediately by a veterinarian. Suspect horses should be isolated from healthy horses and tested for EHV-1.

“Horses with a fever and symptoms of contagious respiratory in-

fection should be kept at home and not taken to shows, competitions, clinics or public trail rides,” McGraw says.

Horse owners should also be aware that transportation of horses to competitions, shows and clinics may increase the risk of exposure to infectious organisms.

Although humans can’t be infected by EHV-1, they can aid in spreading it to their horses. Therefore, owners of affected horses should wash and disinfect their hands and change their clothes before coming into contact with healthy horses to prevent the potential spread of these infectious organisms.

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CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF Results from May 10 League play A Flight— Low gross: Lori Larson 47 Low net: Karrie Drinkman 35 Low putts: Carol Hougdahl 15 Game: Diane Kuhl, Cheryl Harshman and Mary Smith B Flight— Low gross: Cindy Lundmark 54 Low net: Jody Hadac 35 Low putts: Darlene Emerson and Diane Schradle 18 Game: Cindy Johnson C Flight— Low gross: Pat Marquand 56 Low net: Cheryl Bussewitz and Dedee Jurisch 37 Low putts: Gretchen Demulling 17 Game: Pat Marquand D Flight— Low gross: Maggie Johnson 61 Low net: Marianne Lillie 32 Low putts: Sharon Fouks 21 Game: Sharon Fouks Chip-ins: Lori Larson and Dedee Jurisch Team Standings Goof Balls ...............................3 Wild Whackers......................3 Sharks .....................................3 Grip It & Sip It ........................3 Chipper Chicks......................3

Rowdy Rebels ....................0 Backwoods Hackers .......0 Golf Bags ............................0 Happy Hookers .................0 Slice Girls...........................0

Amery Memorial Day Program A Salute to Veterans Monday, May 30, 2016

The Parade will form at the Central Avenue Bridge at 10:15 a.m. All Legionnaires, V.F.W. Post & Auxiliary Units, Veterans of all conflicts, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Fraternal and Civic Bodies, Band Members and all other units will meet as per above.

The program begins at the Central Avenue Bridge at 10:45 a.m. honoring those veterans lost at sea.

Fowl Invasion

East Immanuel Lutheran Church

In orderly formation, now, once more. this spring, in martial column, they parade.

Their leaders, heads erect, move to the fore.

Methodic footfalls marsh and lea invade.

Memorial Day Dinner Monday, May 30th Serving 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

They launch, like undeviating train of verse, into the sedge surrounded, reed-rimmed pond.; they glide as one the surface to transverse, pushing aside each impeding frond.

FREE WILL OFFERING Ham, Potatoes, Vegetables & Homemade Pies

Short on time . . . You can do Take out!

East Immanuel is located at 207 120th St., Amery

Purposeful, aligned, they mount the bank, and without interruption, split the mass, the vegetation, brushing either flank, unswerving as the grassy tract they pass.

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Beneath their dignity, it's, "Aren't they cute?" observers, then, not comprehending, say.

The bent to follow, sedate, keen, astute, remains consistent as they wend their way.

Polk County Platbooks are available at the Amery Free Press

Each year, welcome appearance is the same, covertly subtle, as their intent they hide.

Mother, father Canada geese seem tame, protecting seven goslings shown with pride.

They disappear, their presence ever near, slip to neighbors pond, picturesque mural.

Their city neighbors may be heard to cheer, that their faithful annual return is rural

MEMORIAL DAY

Pancake extravaganza

Carol Morfitt Welch

WITH ALL THE FIXIN’S MONDAY, MAY Monday, May 26 30 8AM-NOON 8aM-noon Enjoy buttermilk, Finnish, oven, and “Cooks Choice” pancakes. Load up with toppings, maple syrup, sausage, fruit, and beverages.

Free Will Donation for Camperships

Wapo Bible Camp

AT THE CEMETARY 11 A.M.

Master of Ceremonies ...........................D. Gillespie & D. Fansler Invocation ................. Pastor Kathy Pennington, East Immanuel 738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery ~ 715.268.8434 ~ campwapo.org “Star Spangled Banner”.............................................. Cadet Band, Meredith Enjaian, Director "Getting Air" 5/2/14 7:01 AM Pledge of Allegiance ................Boy Scouts – Scout, Johnny RossWLW_PX14_ad_gs_1-1.indd 1 Kyuki-Do Martial “America: Sweet Land of Liberty” ............................ Cadet Band, Across 1 2 Meredith Enjaian, Director Arts of Amery 1 Itsy-bitsy bits 14 Address ......................... Polk County Service Officer Rick Gates 6 Poet Khayyám 10 Furrowed part of the Placing of Wreaths............................................... V.F.W. Auxiliary 17 head Reading of Veterans names deceased 14 Immature insects 20 from Polk County last year....................................... Auxiliary 15 Beehive, e.g.

“Patriotic Spectacular” ............................................... Cadet Band, 16 Bart Simpson sister 17 Hobo Meredith Enjaian, Director 26 27 for 18 New Mexico resort Firing Squad ....................................... V.F.W. & American Legion 19 Roundish 33 Taps ............................................................................... Cadet Band 20 Utterly squashed Raising of the Flag 23 Come across as 41 Benediction ...........................................Pastor Kathy Pennington 24 Italian numero New Student Special

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MEMORIAL OBSERVANCES To the memory of its deceased veterans, Amery will humbly pay tribute Friday, May 27 and Monday, May 30, in exercises to be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7929, Larson Torgerson Post 169 American Legion, and Auxiliary units

715-268-5899

308 N. Keller Ave, Amery

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AMERY AREA CEMETERY SCHEDULES: All post members will meet at the American Legion hall at 6 pm Friday May 27, for the purpose of visiting cemeteries in the Amery area. Wear your Post cap, white shirt, dark pants.

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SOUTH DETAIL: East Lincoln 6:30 p.m.; Maplehill 6:50 pm, East Immanuel Lutheran 7:10 pm, Wagon Landing 7:25 pm, Little Falls 7:45 pm, Deronda 8:00 pm, Garfield (Trinity) 8:20pm NORTH DETAIL: Apple River Free Mission 6:30 pm, St. Mary’s Range 6:55 pm, Elim-Range 7:15 pm, Shiloh 7:35 pm, Balsam Lutheran 8:00 pm, Volga 8:20 pm, and Fox 8:30 pm.

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Military Honors will be conducted at each cemetery to Honor our departed comrades.

Please note time changes from previous years!

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Willow Ridge Healthcare is seeking CNA's to contribute to our fantastic staffing!

Are you looking for an employer who cares about you and the residents you serve?

THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! We are seeking multiple positions on our staff due to new positions created. Full or Part time PM (2-10) and Full Time NOC (10-6). We are also interested in those who may want to work a partial shift (4-8p). A great opportunity for students and full time workers who want a job on the side! If you really care about giving back to our elderly in a clean and open atmosphere, please contact us- you are who we are looking for! Competitive wages, health benefits, and employee parties are just a few of the ways we make working with us worthwhile!

To find out more, please contact Stefanie Holmberg at 715-268-8171 or stop in to pick up an application.

We look forward to meeting you!

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ALL AGES Beginning to Advanced Teacher in Amery since 1988 Graduate of American Conservatory of Music, Chicago.

Member of American String Teachers Association

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GENERAL LABOR F&A Dairy Products, Inc. is taking applications for part-time employment.

Quality Service and Installation on Forced Air & AC units Gas piping

Great Work Schedule Weekdays M, T, W, F 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

FREE ESTIMATES

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Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Starting wage $9.50/hr.

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Northwest Corner of Thompson Center 709 Keller Ave. So., Amery, WI 54001 Please: Fax, Mail or E-mail resume Fax 715-268-7263 Attn: Cheri R Email to: richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

Join Our Team!

Amery Memory Care is looking for part time, every other weekend

Resident Care Assistants for all shifts

Interested applicants please apply in person or online at: www.amerymemorycare.com

Prism Plastics Products is now seeking applications for: 1st Shift Engineer Manager

•ABS Engineering degree or a minimum of 7 years’ experience in production activities in plastic injection molding environment.

•Coordinate tooling programs from start to finish on all projects.

•Directly manages the Engineering Department of all personnel.

•Reviews tooling specifications and drawings.

•Ability to quote tools, equipment and parts. Develop and establish cost estimates.

•Excellent communications skills that has to be able to work with customers to develop and maintain the relationship.

2nd Shift Quality Inspector

•8 hour shift Monday thru Friday •Operate Precision Measuring instruments. Utilize SPC. •Requires good communication skills & basic mathematics skill.

•Work with operators to understand customer skills.

•Be able to read & understand basic blueprint.

•Minimum 2-3 years of experience.

Scheduler/Planner

•Review manufacturing demands generated by the order entry process and verify requested delivery dates can be met based on material and/or manufacturing resources availability.

•Schedules production and sample work orders in available presses to maximize press utilization and minimize press downtime.

•Reviews daily production schedule with appropriate production personnel and runs daily schedule updates.

•Prepares appropriate documentaion and enters any required information into datebase.

•A minimum of 3 years experience in a production environment is required as well as experience in scheduling activities is desired.

•Knowing JobBoss is a plus.

Apply in person at

Send resume to Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446, New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com

212 State Rd 35 S, Dresser WI, 54009 715-755-3485

No phone calls please.

F&A Dairy Products, Inc.

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HIRING

•15-20 hrs. per week •Be able to lift 50 lbs. or more •Be able to go up and downstairs frequently •Be able to work until 5:30 p and work some Saturdays •Knowledgeable about clothing and vintage items, etc.

•Be able to cashier

This size ad in the Amery Free Press and the TV Tab is $20

Lost/Reward

BLUE PONTOON LIFT CANOPY

The cover was bundled up with bungee cords and fell off the trailer on Hwy. 46 north of Amery somewhere between 106th Ave. and River Shore Lane.

This occurred Monday afternoon, May 9.

DRIVER NEEDED

Fullerton Lumber, The Builder’s Choice, a 130-year-old company has an immediate need for a full-time driver. Experience in the building materials industry will receive strong consideration. Clean driving record is a must.

Interested candidates should email to kima@ fullertonlbr.com, stop in or call 715-294-2000.

FULLERTON LUMBER

Please call 715-268-4061 A reward is offered for its return

P.O. Box 369, State Hwy 35 Osceola, WI 54020

FOR SALE

Applications available at front counter

WANTED Labor Help

14x70 2 BR

DEADLINE MAY 26

Attached single car garage

207 Keller Ave. N, Amery

643 Sun St., Amery 715-268-2775

CESA #11 located in Turtle Lake has one Secretary Position currently open

Starting at $14 an hour

No experience required Please call or text Autumn at 715-222-6916

Stuntz Concrete

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

View the full posting at www.cesa11.k12.wi.us Application deadline is May 26, 2016

District Attorney’s Office Bookkeeper $17.09 hour Limited Part-time – Non-Exempt (Hourly) Position

This position is typically scheduled 2.5 days (1819 hours) per week. This is a clerical/technical position responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records of receipts and disbursements within the District Attorney’s office. Duties include performance of a variety of complex clerical and technical financial functions associated with the operations of this office. This position requires the application of fundamental principles and concepts of bookkeeping and data processing, and basic office support skills including strong customer service

HELP WANTED

Construction work, building pole sheds and steel buildings Call Charlie at

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration with coursework in bookkeeping and three years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or secretarial assignments involving advanced recordkeeping, an equivalent combination may be considered.

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Deadline to apply: May 30, 2016

Need to place a Help Wanted ad in the Amery Free Press?

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HELP WANTED

Appliance Repair Technician/ Appliance Installer Details and application at stevesapplianceplus.com Apply in-store or send resume to:

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Social Worker – Emergency Mental Health Services DOQ Full Time – 37.5 hour week This position is responsible for providing crisis intervention services to Polk County residents and visitors in response to reports of individuals in need of mental health emergency services. Telephone or mobile response will include the development of a response plan for the person in crisis to determine the least restrictive solution for the client through working collaboratively with Law Enforcement, County personnel hospital personnel and/or natural supports when necessary.

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or closely related Human Service field with experience in provision of mental health services and certified as a Social Worker by the State of Wisconsin; or, any combination of education/experience meeting the criteria outlined for clinical staff in accordance with DHS 34.21(3)(b)1.-14. requirements.

Deadline to apply: May 31, 2016 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

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HUGE GARAGE SALE Thursday, May 19, 5-8 pm Friday, May 20, 8-4 Toys, boys clothes, baby clothes, adult clothes.

Misc. household items, books, craft items.

336 Valley St., Amery

It’s Coming!

Massive Memorial

Yard Sale May 25-28

671 Pine St. Amery

213 South St., Amery May 18, 3-7 pm May 19-20, 8 am-6 pm May 21, 8 am-1 pm Vintage items, small furniture, clothes, nursery set, housewares, toys, chipper/shredder $125.

Kids outdoor table, sewing machine in cabinet, boys 12” bike, much more.

DON’T MISS IT!

GARAGE SALE Multi-Family Furniture, houseware, welder, numerous items

Fri. May 20, 8-5 Sat. May 21, 8-5 1061 40th Ave., Amery

IPO Rummage Sale

ANNUAL PLANT SALE Saturday, May 21 9 to 11 a.m. at Soo Line Park under the pavilion (rain or shine)

Flowers, Veggies, Bulbs REFRESHMENTS AND RAFFLE PRIZES

GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 21 8 am-4 pm Furniture, household items, tools, miscellaneous

151 2nd St., Amery

Shed Sale at Z-Orchard

654 115th St., Amery

Thursday, May 19, 3-6 pm Friday, May 20, 8 am-6 pm Saturday May 21, 8 am-noon Multiple family reduction sale including Phyllis Knutson’s “For Thee By Me” Baskets and others.

You will find baskets, collector tools, pipe wrenches, jointer, jig saw, hand tools, mechanics tools, garden tools, yard wheel rake, rough sawn lumber, household items. Christmas stuff, dresser, buffet, and other furniture items. This is a partial listing and you’ll find something for everyone, lots of guy stuff.

125 South St., Amery

MOVING SALE 1 day only

Saturday, May 21 9 am to 3 pm

Girls clothes, kids toys, household items, bookshelf, TV stand, couch & sofa, washer/dryer, kids picnic sale, dining room table & hutch, and many other items.

4th Annual Spring Plant Sale Saturday, May 21 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free Will Donations

All monies benefit the kids of Amery Intermediate School Location

Intermediate School 543 Minneapolis Ave Amery Wi 54001 (Behind HS)

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(Above left) Ten visitors from India pose with their host families during a reception held Saturday evening at The Farm Table. The visit was coordinated May 12-14 through Rotary Friendship Exchange, a program that helps people to learn about different countries and cultures. The visitors toured area businesses, Clayton School, and the local fire department and police station.

(Above right) Gary Taxdahl of Woodland Lakes Rotary exchanges club flags with visitors from India. (Bottom right) Diane Taxdahl shows off a mendhi design given to her by her new friend.

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MAY 17, 2016

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Clear Lake High School

Class of 2016 Marissa Mae Altendorfer** Mitchell Mark Berrier Adam Michael Boardman Hayley Joanne Bruce Maggie Mae Buhr** Kevin Travis Catts** Teri Lynn Crosby Caitlyn Noelle Dusek Claire Catherine Eckert Zachary Richard Elmer Seth Robert Erickson Nicholas William Filkins Hannah Rose Fitzer** Ryan John Fouks

Megan Patricia Hammons Ryan James Harding Abigail Sean Haworth Kathryn Marie Keller** Joseph Raymond Larson Taylor Marie Leritte Kyle Steven Levra** Mattea Rae Lutz Beau Mathew Mara Diane Charlene McCammon Brett Richard Moll Cheyenne Lea Pahl Kaitlyn Christine Paulson Alissa Marie Roth

Ian Scott Ruble** Ashley Rose Sempf-Juleff Nathan Hunter Stepp Jonathan Daniel Joel Stuivenga Ronald Ralph Thomas Swanson Kaci Lee Tolzman Kaylee Rae Tolzman Sophia Diane Warner** Ariel Natasha Weiss Alyssa Michele Williams Honor Students (3.5 and above) * National Honor Society Member **

Graduation Ceremony Class Motto As long as we have memories, yesterday remains.

As long as we have hope tomorrow awaits â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Abhisek Shukla Class Flower Blue and White Carnation Class Colors Blue, Black and White

Sunday, May 22, 2016 2 p.m.

Commencement Program 2016 Processional

Clear Lake High School Band (Please Remain Seated) Welcome School Board Member Salutatorian Address Seth Erickson Musical Selection Chamber Choir Principal Address Nick Gilles High School Principal Honor Awards Nick Gilles Co-Valedictorian Address Ian Ruble Sophia Warner Musical Selection High School Band Superintendent Address Josh Ernst Presentation of Diplomas School Board Member Presentation of Graduates School Board Member Recessional Clear Lake High School Band (Please Remain Seated)

Sophia Warner Co-Valedictorian

Ian Ruble

Co-Valedictorian

Seth Erickson Salutatorian

The following Congratulate the Clear Lake High School Class of 2016 AFP advanced food products Amery Free Press CB Styles Clear Lake Auto Service Clear Lake Telephone

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Clear Lake High School

Ryan Fouks

Marissa Altendorfer

Alissa Roth

Son of Bruce and Becky Fouks, he will attend WITC Rice Lake for Dairy Herd Management.

She is the daughter of Richard and Melissa Altendorfer and will attend UW-Eau Claire for Elementary Education.

Daughter of Tanya-Jo Roth and Justin Hoefferle, she plans to attend UW-Whitewater to major in Criminology.

Zachary Elmer

Megan Hammons

Teri Crosby

Troy and Julie Elmer are his parents. He will attend Dakota County Technical College to become an Electrical Lineman.

She will attend UW Stout for Elementary Education. Her parents are Randy and Judy Hammons.

Teri is the daughter of Jenny Brinker and Jesse Davis. She will attend MSU-Mankato to become a Child Life Specialist.

Ashley Sempf-Juleff

Nathan Stepp

Hannah Fitzer

Taylor Leritte

Daughter of Aaron and Amy Forrest, she plans to attend CVTC for Nursing.

He will attend UW Stevens Point to become a Conservation Warden.

His parents are Jenifer Lynch and Jeff Stepp.

She is the daughter of Melissa and Jody Buhr and Roger Fitzer. Hannah will attend a university to go into the medical field.

She is the daughter of Cerissa Harding and will get a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Animation.

Congratulations Class of 2016!

Congratulations

Claire Eckert

Kaitlyn Paulson

Daughter of Steve Eckert and Kristi Eckert, she is going to WITC Rice Lake for Cosmetology.

She will attend WITC New Richmond for Medical Administrative Specialist. Her parents are Christina Shuhmacher and Howard Paulson.

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Hayley Bruce Clear Lake High School

CR Convenience 960 South Ave. W. (Hwy. 63), Clear Lake 715-263-3444

Good Luck to our graduating employee ...

Maggie Buhr Clear Lake High School

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Clear Lake High School

Caitlyn Dusek

Abigail Haworth

Hayley Bruce

Ryan Harding

Ronald Swanson

Cheyenne Pahl

She is the daughter of Shannon and Todd Jacobson and Loren and Tracy Dusek and will attend the Salon Professional Academy with Esthetics and Makeup Artist degree.

She will attend a technical college in Minnesota to be a Vet Tech. Her parents are Amberlynn Johnson and Michael Johnson.

Gary Bruce and Roberta Bruce are her parents.

She will attend UW-Stout for Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management with a minor in Psychology.

He will join the U.S. Army and become an electrician. He is the son of Cerrisa Harding.

Son of Sherrie Swanson and Tony Swanson, he will be a Correctional Officer in the Army National Guard.

Her parents are Rhondia Pahl and Mark Brown.

She will go to college for Art Education to become a High School Art Teacher.

Congratulations!

2016

to our Graduating Employees

Kyle Levra

Kaci Tolzman

Beau Mara

Ariel Weiss

He is the son of Nancy and Ken Levra. Kyle will attend Dakota County Technical College for Electrical Lineman certification.

She is the daughter of Chad and Denae Tolzman and will become a Registered Nurse from WITC in New Richmond.

Mathew Mara and April Mara are his parents. He will move to Texas.

Daughter of Christopher Weiss and Melissa Pohl, future plans include Medical Assistant at WITC and future RN degree at River Falls.

Marissa Altendorfer Clear Lake High School

Kaitlyn Paulson

Adam Boardman

Diane McCammon

He is the son of Greg Boardman and Renee Boardman. Future plans include working full time.

She is the daughter of Shane McCammon and Phil Anderson. She plans to attend UW-River Falls for Modern Language and Education to become a teacher.

Clear Lake High School

Mattea Lutz

Nicholas Filkins

Daughter of Melissa and Shjan Anderson and Dennis and Heidi Lutz, she plans to attend UW-Eau Claire to get a degree in Social Work.

Son of Tracy FilkinsDusek and Loren Dusek and Harold Filkins, he will go to CVTC for Sales and Marketing and Diesel Mechanics. Then he will enter the Marine Corps.

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Kaylee Tolzman

Kevin Catts

She is the daughter of Chad and Denae Tolzman and will be attending WITC New Richmond for Healthcare.

Son of Brett and Renee Catts, he will go to Dakota County Technical College for a Electrical Lineman certification.

Brett Moll

Mitch Berrier

Seth Erickson

Sophia Warner

Alyssa Williams

Ian Ruble

He is the son of Eric and Melissa Moll and plans on working at a full-time job.

Mitch will go to WITC. His parents are Dave Berrier and Denise Berrier.

Son of Robert and Shirley Erickson, Seth will attend UW-La Crosse for Mathematics.

Daughter of Charles Warner and Michele Skibba, she will obtain a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Carroll University.

Granddaughter of Paul and Teresa Skadak, she will go to UW-Eau Claire with a possible major in Psychology.

He is the son of Steve and Sue Ruble. Ian will attend UW-Whitewater and major in Biological Sciences with emphasis in Cellular Research.

Kathryn Keller

Maggie Buhr

Jon Stuivenga

Daughter of Casey and Joy Keller, she will attend the University of Minnesota Duluth to get a BFA with an emphasis in Musical Theatre.

She is the daughter of Bill and Gina Buhr. Maggie will attend the University of Wisconsin La Crosse for Physical Therapy.

He is the son of Tim and Sue Stuivenga. He plans to attend Kansas State University to get a degree in Archetectural Engineering.

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Daughter of Randy and Judy Hammons

Clear Lake High School

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Autumn Adams

Hannah Anderson

Michael Anderson

Margaret Armbrust

Devin Austad

Annabelle Bauer

She will be attending WITC New Richmond for early education program.

She is the daughter of Marcia Eiynck.

Daughter of Amy Carlson and Victor Anderson, she will attend UW-Stout to major in Actuarial Science and minor in Business.

Son of Janelle Wilson and Thomas Anderson, Michael is going to UW Eau Claire to get a degree in Physics.

She is the daughter of Mike and Jane Armbrust and will attend UW-La Crosse and pursue a career in Medical Device sales.

He is the son of Michelle and John Austad and may go to a 2 year college for landscaping or computer programming.

Daughter of Mary Bauer, her plans are undecided.

Congratulations Class of 2016 Good Luck to our graduating employees

Bremer Bank congratulates the 2016 Graduates

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Hannah Julson

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Amery High School Jocelyn Berding

Jonathan Benitez

Daughter of Marla and Jeff Pulhrabeh, she will attend UW-Green Bay for business administration.

Son of Ernesto and Mirna Benitez, he plans to attend the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Johannes Bjorge

Ondre F. Bleskacek

He is the son of Amy and Tim Bjorge. He plans to attend Winona State University to major in Biochemistry.

He will attend IPR, Institute of Production and Recording for a Sound and Show Production degree.

He is the son of Michele and Fran Bleskacek.

Alana Briseno

Casey Brune

Daughter of Tammy Johnvin, she will go to Winona University to major in Biology.

Son of Jerry and Kaylene Brune, he will attend Gustavus Adolphus for Psychology.

Meikah Dado

Shakayla Davis

Daughter of Rick and Gwen Dado, she will attend UW-Madison with a double major in Life Sciences Communication and Nutritional Science.

She is the daughter of Cathy and Tony Klegin and will attend WITCNew Richmond for welding and go to Illinois for auto mechanics and possibly enlist in the military.

Alicia Cran Seth Bryan

Vinny Cade

Connor Cockroft

He will attend Summit Academy. He is the son of Neale Mark.

Son of Beverly and Brent Peterson, he will go to college at UW Barron County.

He is the son of Jared and Jenifer Cockroft. He plans to attend UW River Falls for Broad Field Social Studies.

She is the daughter of Brian and Deana Cran. Alicia will attend UW-Eau Claire to major in Microbiology and Pre-Medicine and minor in Spanish.

Hannah Fornengo Erica Elmer

Peter Elwood

Kolten Espinosa

Brittany Estes

Erica will attend the Travel Academy to become a Travel Agent. Her parents are Troy and Angie Elmer.

Barry and Traci Elwood are his parents. He will attend UW-River Falls.

Son of Kristen Burstad and Antonio Espinosa, he is enrolled at Minnesota State University Mankato for Mechanical Engineering.

Brian and Brenda Estes are her parents. She plans to attend UW-La Crosse.

Daughter of Tom and Shirley Fornengo, she has enrolled in a 2 year Nursing program at WITC New Richmond.

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Katlyn Fouks She is the daughter of Chad and Carri Fouks and will attend UW-La Crosse to become an Occupational Therapist.

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Timothy Fredrick

Zach Frinack

Noah Gagnon

Son of Jim and Sandy Fredrick, he plans on going to college in Eau Claire.

Son of Jeff Frinack and Barbra Coleman he plans on working.

He is the son of Holly L. Case. He plans on attending WITC.

Frani Gannon

Jake Ganter

Matthew Goodrum

Daughter of Tammy Gannon, she wants to be a personal protection dog trainer and breeder with German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois.

He is the son of Tracy Smith and will be in the Marine Corps.

Son of Mike Goodrum and Julie Winans, he enlisted in the Marines and leaves for basic in late June.

Richard Grathwohl

Ben Grimsby

Erika Heiden

Beau Helin

Ron Hernandez

Nicholas Hodgson

Dave and Judy Grathwohl are his parents. He plans on becoming a Construction Builder.

He has enlisted in the U.S. Army. His parents are Russ Grimsby and Mel Gouker.

Daughter of Jeff and Julie Heiden, she will attend UW River Falls to major in business management.

Son of Rachelle Helin and Brian Helin, he will attend WITC New Richmond for Agriculture Power and Equipment Technician.

He is the son of Michell and Josh Folkert. He plans to keep pursuing a rap career.

He wants to further his education in environmental science. His parents are Rob and Julie Hodgson.

Worn Again is proud to announce the recipient of our first academic scholarship!

Hannah Roe is a senior who has been admitted to Concordia University. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors!

Worn Again is proud to announce the recipient of our first academic scholarship!!

Hannah Roe is a senior

who has been admitted to Concordia University. wish her all the best in her future endeavors!

We

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Amery High School Jacob Howell

Elizabeth Hutchens

Flora Ilazi

Son of Steve Howell, he will go to WITC New Richmond for the EMT course.

Daughter of Chad and Holly Hutchens, she will attend Crown College.

She plans to attend Madison for Interior Design.

Her parents are Chili and Gzime Ilazi.

Jack Ince

Jillian Jensen

Brandon Johnson

Son of Joe and Pam Ince, he will go to UW-Barron to become a History teacher.

Neil and Janice Jensen are her parents. She plans to attend UW-La Crosse with a double major in Archaeology and Geology.

He is the son of Rob and Brenda Johnson and has enlisted in the Marine Corps.

Kaylie Johnson

Madison J. Johnson

Marissa Johnson

She is the daughter of Katie and Scott Husnick and Craig Johnson. She will attend UW-Superior to get a bachelors degree in Legal Studies.

She has basic training for the Army Reserves this summer and will attend Stout in spring 2017. Her parents are Dan J. and Dona M. Johnson.

Daughter of Tim and Diane Johnson, she would like to work with children or animals.

Congratulations to our 2016 graduating employee ...

Shakayla Davis Amery High School

Hannah Julson

Janessa Kelly

Kellie Kjeseth

She is the daughter of Tanya and Greg Julson and will attend the University of Wisconsin La Crosse to study Biology.

She is the daughter of John and Kim Kelly and will attend WITC for Human Resource Management.

Lindy and Michael Kjeseth are her parents.

She will attend the University of Wisconsin - River Falls.

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our 2016 graduating employee

A very special Congratulations and Good Luck to our employee and niece . . .

Hannah Fornengo Amery High School

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Zachary Kjeseth

Emily Klitgard

Tyler Kuettel

Emily Kuhn

James Lindquist

Turner Luke

He is the son of Todd Kjeseth. Zachary will attend WITC New Richmond for Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician.

Daughter of Henry and Jennifer Klitgard, she plans to attend the U.S. Naval Academy.

He will work. Still thinking of a college major.

Daughter of Tim Kuhn and Dondi Kuhn, she will attend Culinary School.

He is the son of Kurt and Kellie Lindquist. He will attend St. Norberts College for Biology.

He will attend UW-Madison for Chemistry. His parents are Kevin Luke and Jennifer WaidelichLuke

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Congratulations to our 2016 graduating employee ...

Alicia Cran

Amery High School

Samantha Sigsworth Amery High School

Katrina Sorenson Amery High School

We are very proud of your achievements Alicia!

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Corey Moore

Hunter Marko

Alana Martinez

Kaitlyn McKee

Elli Meagher

Alicia Monson

Son of Scott and Brooke Marko, he plans on attending the University of Minnesota.

Daughter of Burton Martinez and Corene Hacken, she will attend WITC New Richmond for Early Childhood Education.

Daughter of Jessica Ralidak and Jason Ralidak, she will attend St. Cloud State University for Business.

Daughter of Lanni and Erin Meagher, she plans on attending UW Madison for Mechaincal Engineering.

She is the daughter of Jay and Beth Ann Monson. She plans to study Nutritional Sciences at UW-Madison.

Allison Mork She is the daughter of Patrick and Cindy Mork.

Allison will attend WITC New Richmond for Nursing.

Tanner Mortensen He is the son of Kim Mortensen and Eric and Kelly Mortensen. He will attend WITC-New Richmond for Motorcycle, Marine and Outdoor Power Products Technician certification.

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Son of Brad and Michelle Moore, he will attend Viterbo University in La Crosse to study Nursing.

Kaitlyn Murphy

Elijah Newton

Robert Ollig

David Olson

Daughter of Tracy Bottolfson and Jim Murphy, she will go to WITC New Richmond for Business Management.

He plans on attending UW River Falls for Agricultural Engineering and Technology and play football. His parents are Andrea Newton and the late Daniel Newton.

He is the son of Scott and Linda Ollig and will become a Special Ed Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aide.

Son of Karen and Ryan Olson, he will go to school to become a Lawyer.

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Graduating Employee . . .

Congratulations

to our 2016 graduating employees

Good Luck to our graduating employee Janessa Kelly

Nick Hodgson Amery High School

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Mattea Lutz

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Class of 2016

Autumn Anastasia Adams

Hannah Marie Anderson

Michael Thomas Anderson

Margaret Regina Armbrust

Devin John Austad

Annabelle Sheri Reign Bauer

Jonathan Benitez

Jocelyn Faith Berding †* Johannes Carl Bjorge

Ondre Francis Bleskacek

Alana Maria Briseno

Casey Charles Brune

Seth McNeil Bryan

Vincent Lee Cade

Connor Eugene Cockroft †††*Alicia Nicole Cran †* Meikah Helene Dado

Shakayla Larrie Davis

Erica Renae Elmer * Peter James Elwood ††* Kolten James Espinosa ††* Brittany Rae Estes

Harrison Michael Fickbohm

Hunter Charles Fickbohm

Hannah Olivia Fornengo

Katlyn Marie Fouks ††* Timothy James Fredrick

Zachary Charles Frinack

Noah Reece Gagnon

Frances Nona Gannon

Jacob Wayne Ganter

Matthew Thomas Goodrum

Richard Scott Grathwohl

Benjamin Jacob Grimsby

Erika Jean Heiden

Beau William Helin

Ron John Hernandez

Nicholas James Hodgson

Jacob Wendell Howell

Elizabeth Nadine Hutchens

Flora Ilazi †* Jack Joseph Ince ††* Jillian Kay Jensen

Brandon Lee Johnson

Kaylie Jean Johnson

Madison Jan Johnson

Marissa Marie Johnson

Ruben Darrel Johnson †* Hannah Lea Julson

Brice Albert Kasdorf

Janessa Marie Kelly † Kellie Lyn Kjeseth

Zachary Kyle Kjeseth †††*Emily Catherine Klitgard

Tyler R Kuettel

Emily Christine Kuhn

James Owen Lindquist ††* Turner Michael Luke

Hunter Scott Marko

Alana Ann Martinez

Kaitlyn Marie McKee † Elli Teresa Meagher †††*Alicia Rae Monson

Corey Jason Moore

Allison Rose Mork

Tanner Nicholas Mortensen

Kaitlyn Carol Murphy

Elijah Carl Newton

Robert Allyn Ollig

David Hamilton Olson

Devin Tyler Olson

Kylee Paige Olson * Samantha Alette Otis †* Mykaela Christine Otto

Ethan Ray Panek

Kylee Ann Patnaude

Bennett Lewis Paulson * Peter Gordon Place

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Rice •†††*Braeden Bryn Rimestad ††* Hannah Reign Roe

Kyle Christopher Root

McKenzie Justine Ruud

Tiffany Rose Saari †† Brett Roy Schulte

Brendon Kyle Schultz

Chyanne Lynn Schutts

Beryn Frances Scott

Samuel Aaron Shakin

Samantha May Sigsworth

Ashley Elizabeth Simonson

Candace Bethany Slater †††*Andrew George Smith ††* Lilly Anna Sarahi Soderberg

Lynsey Marie Kahl Soderberg

Jami Marie Sorensen

Katrina Janae Sorenson

Mitchell Robert Spafford

Christopher Joseph Springett

Kara Ann Standaert

Carly Maria Stephenson

Hailey Sue Streich

Terrance Michael Strobel

August Thomas Swenson

Kassandra Ann Swiontek †††*Nathan James Thompson

Cody Andrew Thomsen

Kyle Dane Trandum

Jared Michael Utecht

Austin M vonDoehren

Riley John Walz

Matthew Adam Wanless

Christian Jaymz Wichelmann

Kenedi Lee Wrezzes † Meng Ting Zhao

Austin Lee Ziemann †††Summa Cum Laude – GPA of 4.250 or higher – Gold Ribbon ††Magna Cum Laude – GPA of 4.100 to 4.249 – Silver Ribbon †Cum Laude – GPA of 3.950 to 4.099 – White Ribbon *Denotes Membership in National Honor Society •Wisconsin Global Scholar

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Amery High School Graduation Sunday, June 5, 2016 2:00 p.m.

Amery High School Gymnasium Honorary Ushers Isaac Gorres & Kayla Olson CLASS OF 2016 Student Council Representatives President Jack Ince Vice President Riley Walz

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Commencement Ceremony Processional ……………………………………....………….………..Amery High School Band Mr. Christopher Boyd, Director “Pomp & Circumstance” ………………………………………….………...by Edward Elgar Welcome ………………………………….............Mr. Shawn Doerfler, High School Principal Welcome………………………………………..……Mr. James Kuchta, District Administrator Student Address ………..…………………………...…….……………………….…Kellie Kjeseth Music Selections ………………………………………………..……..Amery High School Choir Mrs. Laura Badman, Director Accompanist Heather Eggert “I’ll Stand by You” ………………………………………………………….…arr. by Mac Huff “Old Irish Blessing”…………………………..………………………………by Denes Agay Student Address ………..…………………………...…….………………….….…Meikah Dado Music Selection ……….……..…………………….………….………Amery High School Band Mr. Christopher Boyd, Director “The Peanut Vendor” ………..…………………………...............................arr. by John Moss Student Address ………………………………..……..………………………….…Mykaela Otto Presentation of the Class of 2016 ………….… Mr. Shawn Doerfler, High School Principal Presentation of Diplomas …….………………………...................…School Board Members Mr. Darren Van Blaricom, President Mr. Keith Anderson, Vice-President Dale Johnson, Clerk Mrs. Lynn Blomstrand, Treasurer Chelsea Whitley - Director Recessional …….………………………….………………………….. Amery High School Band Mr. Christopher Boyd, Director “Vaquero” ……………………...……………………………….……………. by Sammy Nestico

This Congratulatory message is paid for by the following area businesses: AmTec, Inc. Amery Auto Supply Amery Free Press Amery Chevrolet Amery True Value Apple River TV & Appliance Arrow Building Center Cardinal DGP Chet Johnson Drug Store

Christopherson Eye Clinic Connecting Point Dental Arts, S.C. Dynatronix Erspamer Law Office 4 Hands Holsteins Freedom Valu Center James Krupa, Attorney at Law Lampert Lumber

The Law Firm of Williams & Davis Leadholm Insurance Agency Nextgen Motorsports Noah Insurance Group Northwest Communications Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley & Bergmanis Law Office Dr. Daniel Satterlund, Optometrist Slumberland

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Kylee Olson

Samantha Otis

She is the daugther of Kandi Olson and will attend UW-River Falls to get a degree in Elementary Education.

Daughter of James and Rebecca Otis, she will attend UW-La Crosse to major in Business and Finance.

Mykaela C. Otto

Ethan Panek

Kylee Patnaude

Bennett Paulson

Peter Place

Kaitlyn Rice

Daughter of Jonathan and Gwyn Otto, she will attend Gustavus Adolphus College to study English.

He is the son of Amy and Luke Panek. He will play hockey in the GMHL in Toronto.

Kylee is going into the Navy. She is the daughter of Jolee Patnaude.

He is the son of Eric and Terri Paulson. He will wrestle at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.

Son of Larry and Barbara Place, he will attend UW-River Falls for an Exercise Science degree.

Tammy Cook and Gary Rice are her parents. She plans to attend WITC New Richmond for Criminal Justice-Corrections.

Congratulations to our 2016 graduating employee

Congratulations, Class of 2016 Best wishes to our special graduating employee

Tanner Mortensen Amery High School

Flora Ilazi

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Congratulations Class of 2016!

Best Wishes to our graduating employee Brittany Estes Amery High School

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Hannah Roe Daughter of Steve and Jody Roe, Hannah will attend Corcordia University in St. Paul after completion of AIT.

Braeden Rimestad He is the son of Wanda Rimestad and Martin Rimestad. He will attend the Univesity of Wisconsin-Madison to major in Accounting.

Amery High School Kyle Root

McKenzie Ruud Daughter of Jody Ruud and Harry Epperson, she is going to WITC for Criminal Justice.

Son of Sue and Chris Root, he will join the Navy.

Tiffany Saari

Brett Schulte

Beryn Scott

Brendon Schultz

Chyanne Schutts

Peter Place

She is the daughter of Shannon Kennedy. She plans on traveling.

He is the son of Scott Schulte and Jen Karpenske. Brett will attend UW-River Falls and pursue a degree in Mathematics.

Daughter of Holly Scott and Willard Scott, she plans on going to school to become a vet tech.

Son of Brian Schultz and Kathy Schultz, he will attend WITC.

She is the daughter of Christie McGrane and Raymond Schutts. She will go to UW Barron County.

Son of Larry and Barbara Place, he will attend UW-River Falls for an Exercise Science degree.

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Ashley Simonson

Candace Slater

Andrew Smith

Lilly Soderberg

Lynsey Soderberg

She is the daughter of Michael and Peggy Simonson. Ashley will attend UW-Stout for Hospitality.

Daughter of Beth Slater and Roy Slater, she will become a Registered Nurse.

He is the son of Aimee and Tom Smith. He will attend St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University.

Daughter of Teresa and Larry Soderberg, she will attend Gustavus Adolphus College for Pre-Med.

She is the daughter of Kelly and Peter Gazelka. Her plans include going to college at CVTC for cosmetology.

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Jami Sorensen

Katrina Sorenson

Mitch Spafford

She is the daughter of Wendy Sorensen and Chris Sorensen. She plans to travel and do something that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passionate about.

Daughter of Catherine Doll, she will attend WITC New Richmond.

Son of Shawn and Karen Spafford, Mitch will be a diesel mechanic after attending Chippewa Valley Technical College.

C.J. Springett

Kara Standaert

Carly Stephenson

He is going to UW-Eau Claire for Kinesiology.

He is the son of Chris and Ginni Springett.

She is the daughter of Kelly and Kevin Standaert and plans to attend UW-River Falls to major in Social Work.

Daughter of Kelly and Henry Stephenson, she will obtain a degree in Nursing at Carroll University.

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Amery High School

Hailey Streich

August Swenson

Kassandra Swiontek

She will attend MN State Tech. College in Moorhead to become a Nurse.

She is the daughter of Nick and Alicia Streich.

Son of Timothy and Jennifer Swenson, he will attend UW-River Falls to study animal science to pursue a career in swine nutrition and genetics.

Lori and Stacy Swiontek are her parents. She will attend University of Northwestern-St. Paul studying writing and literature.

Nathan Thompson

Cody Thomsen

Melodie Tourville

Son of Mark and Beth Thompson, he will attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities for Finance or a related field.

He will attend Century College. His parents are Chris and Amy Thomsen.

Daughter of Donald and Shirley Tourville, she plans to get a certification to tend bar.

CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2016

Autumn Adams

Devin Austad

Jocelyn Berding

Connor Cockroft

Kara Standaert

Amery High School

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Brendon Schultz

Chyanne Schutts

C.J. Springett

Amery High School

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Corey Moore

Amery High School

Carly Stephenson Amery High School

Brett Schulte

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Kyle Trandum

Amery High School

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Kyle Trandum

Jared Utecht

Austin von Doehren

Riley Walz

He is the son of Kevin Trandum. Kyle will go to WITC New Richmond for IT System Administrator.

Son of Don Utecht and Alayne Utecht, he will spend time in the U.S. Navy then become an electrician.

He plans to go to school for welding. He is the son of Toni Wahlen.

Son of Bonita and Steve Karo and John Walz, he will attend Winona State and major in athletic training.

Matthew Wanless Jr.

Meng Ting Zhao

Austin Ziemann

His parents are Matthew Wanless Sr. and Pamela Wanless.

She is the daughter of Bao Kang Zhao and will go to college to major in Acturial Science.

He is the son of Will and Michelle Frederick and Craig and Shalene Ziemann. He has enlisted in the Army and aspires to be an Airborne Ranger.

Congratulations Graduates!

Best wishes to our graduating student tellers, Samantha Otis and Nathan Thompson.

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Remembering when they were just babies . . .

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Richard Grathwohl

Matthew Wanless Jr.

Janessa Kelly

Andrew Smith

Son of Tom and Aimee Smith

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Hannah Olivia Fornengo

Daughter of Tom Fornengo; Shirley Fornengo and Todd Capra

Son of David and Judy Grathwohl

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Kyle Dane Trandum

Son of Kevin Trandum, the late Denise Bruce Dick

Son of Matt and Pam Wanless

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Braeden Rimestad

Son of Marty and Wanda Rimestad

Daughter of Kim and John Kelly

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Kahlen Albee

Jake Anderson

Benjamin Becker

Cameron Bodsberg

Robert Bodsberg

Kalin Compton

Son of Jamie Albee and Mandy Lemme, he will attend WITC for welding.

He will attend UW Stout for Video Game design.

His parents are Chris and Stacey Schradle and Terrance Anderson and Sheri Swonger.

He is the son of Betsy Vilz and Lonnie Becker. Ben will enter the workforce.

Son of Jamie and Leslie Bodsberg, he will attend UW Stout for a degree in Business Management.

Robbie and Shelly Bodsberg are his parents. Robert will attend UW Stout for Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.

She is the daughter of Gary Skalsky and Carleen Skalsky and will attend college in Ohio for music.

Brandy Coomer

Mason Gates

Brandon Gilbertson

Adrian Green

Brandon Hart

Jasimine Hase

Daughter of Allissa Coomer and Greg Jeska her future plans are undecided.

Son of Tina Gates, he will attend CVTC for welding.

Brandon will go to Northland College. His parents are Dan Gilbertson and Charlene Gilbertson.

He is the son of Lillianna Anderson and will attend UW Barron County.

Son of Heather Hart, he will enter the workforce.

She is the daughter of Charles and Jodi Hase and will attend UW Barron County for Recreational Therapy.

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Mary Hoffman

Cole Johnson

Dahlton Johnson

Bobbie June

Cammie Ketz

Shannon Kirchner

Daughter of Joe and Megan Hoffman, she will attend St. Norbert College for a Chemistry major.

He is the son of Karen Johnson and Mike Quaderer. He will secure a job working with animals.

He will get Heavy Equipment training. His parents are Richard and Melissa Johnson.

Daughter of Sauna Wallace and Bobby June, she will attend RTCT for Para Education.

She is the daughter of Barry and Brenda Ketz.

Cammie will attend WITC for accounting.

Daughter of Judy Clark and Mark Kirchner, she will continue working as a CNA and attend WITC for Nursing.

Clayton High School

Andrew Kirk

Kyle Kittelson

Kort Lien

Abbey Markuson

He is the son of Tabitha Lawrimore. His future plans are undecided.

He will attend Western Tech La Crosse for Fire Protection Technician.

His parents are Jenny Kittelson and Don Kittelson.

Son of James and Lisa Lien, he will get a degree in CNC Machining.

She is the daughter of Joel and Vicky Markuson. She will continue her education at an undecided location.

Congratulations Class of 2016!

Good Luck to our graduating employee Cammie Ketz

Tiffany Moskal

Cole Newville

Daughter of Angie Moskal and the late Craig Moskal, Tiffany will attend UW La Crosse for Biology.

Son of Joseph Newville and Charlotte Newville, he will enter the workforce.

Clayton High School

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David Nonemacher

Roberta Pearson

Kimberly Peetz

Kavonte Pellew

Owen Peterson

Caleb Ruff

He is the son of Tom and Julie Nonemacher. He will join military service in the Army.

She will join the Air Guards and study Nursing. Her parents are Doris and Jerry Pearson.

She is the daughter of Wally and Cheryl Peetz and will study Human Development and Family Studies at UW-Stout.

His parents are Joe Eggert and Sonja Zelinski. His future includes the National Guard and attending University Technical Institute for Diesel Mechanic.

He will train at Associated Training Services for Heavy Equipment Operator, Crane Operator and Truck Driver. His parents are Dan and Becky Peterson.

Son of Crystal Ruff and Dan Ruff, he will attend Western Technical La Crosse for Diesel Technician.

Emma Schwendeman

Joseph Tetner

Zachary VanHeuklom

Beau Via

Scotty Zimmerman

She is the daughter of Tom and Kirsten Schwendeman and will continue with her current employment.

Son of Angie and Josh Tetner, he will go to UW Barron County then UW Stevens Point for Environmental Engineering.

He will attend Northland College for Natural Resources and Ecological Restoration. His parents are Jason and Heidi VanHeuklom.

He is the son of Jason Via and Jenn Via and will study Broadband Technology at WITC.

Son of Scott and Dana Zimmerman, he will attend UW Barron County.

Congratulations Class of 2016!

GOOD LUCK TO OUR SPECIAL GRADUATES . . .

Congratulations Congratulations Graduating Class of 2016 Graduating Class of 2014!

May all your hopes and dreams be realized in the years to come.We recognize your academic efforts and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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Clayton High School Kahlen Albee •*Jake Anderson Benjamin Becker Cameron Bodsberg •Robert Bodsberg DeLynn Compton Brandy Coomer Mason Gates *Brandon Gilbertson Adrian Green Brandon Hart Jasimine Hase

•*Mary Hoffman Cole Johnson Dahlton Johnson Bobbie June •*Cammie Ketz Shannon Kirchner Andrew Kirk *Kyle Kittelson Kort Lien Abigail Markuson •*Tiffany Moskal Cole Newville

•David Nonemacher •*Roberta Pearson Kimberly Peetz Kavonte Pellew Owen Peterson Caleb Ruff Emma Schwendeman Joseph Tetner Zackary VanHeuklom Beau Via Scotty Zimmerman •National Honor Society Students *Honor Students

Graduation Ceremony Saturday, May 21, 1:00 p.m.

Clayton High School Gymnasium

Class Motto Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

Live the life tha tyou have always imagined.

Henry David Thoreau Class Flower Purple-Tipped White Rose Class Officers President: Mason Gates Vice President: Robert Bodsberg Secretary: Tiffany Moskal

Jake Anderson VALEDICTORIAN

Tiffany Moskal SALUTATORIAN

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CONGRATULATIONS Amery Hospital & Clinic is proud to extend our congratulations to the following employees and their graduating family members: EMPLOYEE

GRADUATE

SCHOOL

Jill Adams

JILL ADAMS

Concordia

Gina Buhr

MAGGIE MAE BUHR

Clear Lake High School

Mona Cardinal-Schock

BRIANA SCHOCK

University of WI-Superior

Amy Carlson

HANNAH ANDERSON

Amery High School

Meredith Cross

JOLAYNE CROSS

University of WI-River Falls

Colleen Donhowe

AMANDA GUTTING

Turtle Lake High School

Garnett Duenow Barry Elwood Traci Elwood Shirley Fornengo

ALLISON DUENOW

Denfeld High School, MN

PETER ELWOOD

Amery High School

HANNAH FORNENGO

Amery High School

Amy Forrest

ASHLEY SEMPF-JULEFF

Clear Lake High School

Russ Grimsby

BEN GRIMSBY

Amery High School

Mike Gulenchyn

TAYLOR GULENCHYN

B.E. Academy

Sandra Jensen

MACKENZIE JENSEN

WITC - New Richmond

Tammy Johnvin

ALANA BRISENO

Amery High School

Jeni Jones

CHRISTIAN WICHELMANN

Amery High School

Jenny Karpenske

BRETT SCHULTE

Amery High School

Jill Ladwig

TRAVIS LADWIG

University of WI - Green Bay

Julie Measner

CASSIDY MEASNER

College of St. Scholastica

Tim Newlin

JORDAN KNUTSON

Grantsburg High School

April Peterson

ANTHONY PETERSON

Bemidji State University

Starr Ploszay

Michael Schneider

CAITLIN PLOSZAY KASSY MACKENTHUN ISAAC MOORE CARLY SCHNEIDER

WITC - Rice Lake South Dakota State University Somerset High School Marshall High School, MN

Laura Smith

ANDREW SMITH

Amery High School

Amy Thomsen

CODY THOMSEN

Amery High School

Darren Van Blaricom

EMILEE VAN BLARICOM

University of WI-River Falls

Marjean Rowan

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