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Dr. Michael Marra was an Amery doctor from 1949 to 1979. Now 99 years old, he has no plans to slow down. He uses the internet to find tax forms, and look for answers to his daily crossword puzzle.

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from deliveries & tonsillectomies to routine office visits. Today, Doc Marra is not only alive, but well. And living independently at Evergreen Village, #214. He’s 99 years old. Marra grew up in New York City, born in Manhattan on January 8, 1917. His father, a Sicilian immigrant, passed away when Mike was just a toddler, prompting his mother to move Mike

and his three-year old brother to Brooklyn to live with his grandparents. Only Italian was spoken in that home. In fact, Mike didn’t learn English until he went to grade school. Marra’s upbringing in the New York boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens couldn’t have been more different than

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It’s been more than 70 years since he’s lived in Brooklyn, New York, and Doc Marra still can’t shake that accent. Anyone who grew up in Amery in the 50s, 60s or 70s might remember that voice from Amery Clinic. Doc Marra was a fi xture there, performing everything

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 No motorized vehicles would be allowed on VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com Polk County’s slice of the$1.00 Gandy Dancer Trail in summer – even by special permit – if the full county board approves the latest version of the trail’s master plan later this month. Amendments that would have allowed two motorized events on the trail each summer and two non-motorized events each winter were removed by the Conservation, Development, Recreation and Education (CDRE) Committee after a nearly two-hour long public hearing March 2. The new draft will go before full board for discussion and possible THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER approval March 15. 33, 2222 VOL. 131 19 hearing, www.moraminn.com AtNO. the the $1.00 question of whether to allow motors on the trail proved complex and contentious, with Kirk Johnson ATV riders asking Osceola, Wis. that hikers and bikers “share the trail” and silent sport enthusiasts arguing that ATV use would compromise the trail’s surface and safety. Several ATV supporters encouraged the board to simply open the trail to ATVs, seemingly asking for access beyond the two special events. “There’s only one group that wants to keep anyone else from using the trail,” said Kirk

‘There’s only one group that wants to keep anyone else from using the trail, that’s non-motorized users.’

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Amery Holiday Station to be sold to Pennsylvania firm

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One of Amery’s south-side landmarks will soon change hands. According to store manager Gale Lunsmann, by month end, Holiday will be sold to the publicly traded CrossAmerica Partners, a Pennsylvania company. The Amery Holiday Store has

been under the ownership of SSG Corporation of Hudson, a company that owns convenience stores throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Lunsmann is not aware of any plans to change anything about the Amery store. She says they will retain all employees, and no disruption in service is expected. According to the company’s

website, CrossAmerica Partners LP distributes fuel to more than 1,200 locations and owns or leases more than 800 sites throughout 25 states. CrossAmerica Partners ranks as one of ExxonMobil’s largest distributors by fuel volume in the United States and in the top 10 for additional brands.

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Clear Lake announces Valedictorians and Salutatorian BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Clear Lake High School announces that Ian Ruble and Sophie Warner will be 2016’s Co-Valedictorians. Seth Erickson has been chosen as this year’s Salutatorian. Congratulations to these outstanding Clear Lake students! Seth Erickson, 2016 Salutatorian Seth is the son of Robert and Shirley Erickson of Clear Lake. Seth moved to Clear Lake at the beginning of his sophomore year, and has been an outstanding addition to the district. Since that time he’s been involved in the Kinship program and student council, as well as golf, basketball, and football. His GPA is 4.021. Seth plans to attend the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse

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is involved in student council, Kiniship, FCCLA and Spanish Club, in addition to athletic achievements in volleyball, basketball and softball. Sophia plans to attend Carroll University in Waukesha and major in Physical Therapy.

Ian Ruble, Co-Valedictorian Ian is the son of Sue and Steve Ruble, and has also been very active throughout high school. Ian’s activities include Student Council, Kinship peer mentor, student to student, National Honor Society, and yearbook, while maintaining a

Sophia Warner, Co-Valedictorian Sophia is the daughter of Charles Warner and Michele Skibba. Her high school career has kept her very busy, and despite that Sophia has maintained a GPA of 4.043. She

GPA of 4.043. Ian has also been active in football, wrestling and track & field throughout high school. Ian plans to attend the University of Wisconsin Whitewater where he plans to continue wrestling and major in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in cellular research. Clear Lake Principal Nick Gilles adds, “The Clear Lake School District is very proud of these three students for all of their hard work, citizenship, and accomplishments both in and out of the classroom. As you can see by the grade point averages, they are all three well deserving of the honor. It will be exciting to see where these three take their talents out into the world.” Commencement ceremonies for Clear Lake’s class of 2016 take place on May 22 at 2 p.m.

Amery students plan for a two-week adventure in France A group of Amery’s French students will be traveling to France later this month, chaperoned by Madame Rimestad and 2009 Amery graduate, Karen Hansen. The trip is an opportunity for Junior and Senior French students who are taking or have completed levels three to five. According to instructor Wanda Rimestad, the trip is an opportunity to experience the culture and history of France, while immersing themselves in the language. While there they will visit the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and the cathedral of Notre-Dame, tour the Louvre and Montmartre, and take a boat ride on the Seine River. They’ll also travel to Normandy to visit the D-Day beaches, Point-du-

Hoc, the American Cemetery and the Tapisserie de Bayeux. Students will spend the night at the Château de Chissay in the Loire Valley, followed by a day of touring the Renaissance castles of Chenonceaux and Chambord. Students will then meet their host families in Orléans where they will be immersed in “la vie française” for six days. After the students say “Au revoir” to their families, the group will visit the palace and gardens of Versailles. A highlight of this visit is riding bikes to see the park and the “domaine” de Marie-Antoinette. Their trip concludes with a farewell dinner on the Champs-Élysées. The students will leave Amery on March 19 and return April 2nd.

Traveling to France this month are (front left to right): Bella Byrnes, Kate Forrest, Sabin Coy, David Olson, and Turner Luke, middle row: Matt Cree, Olivia Jensen, Dani Meyer, and Liz Monette, back left to right: Gracie Martin, Elijah Sjogren, Max Goulet, Braeden Rimestad, Jared Utecht, Ethan Panek, Alicia Monson, and James Lindquist. Missing from the photo: Chloe Porter

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that of Amery or the Midwest. His playground was the streets. Communities were multi-racial. High schools had thousands of students. And his prom was held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Manhattan. He attended the City College of New York (CCNY) and majored in Pre-Med. After enjoying life in Amery for so many years, Marra looks back on that pace differently now. “You know, when you live in a big city all your life, traveling the subways, taking an hour and a half to get to college at CCNY, an hour and a half to get home in Queens…I hated it!” Marra graduated from college during the Great Depression. One of the only jobs he could find was in Washington D.C. Even though he’d be working for the Census Bureau and not a hospital, there was a silver lining. It was there he would meet a young lady from Mondovi, Wisconsin. Kay was her name, and she worked for

the State Department. Kay and Mike were married in September of 1942, shortly after Mike enlisted in the Navy, where he would acquire much of his medical training. He later attended the University of Vermont on the GI Bill, and looked toward Kay’s hometown of Mondovi when it came time to complete his internship. By that time, Kay and Mike had two young sons, and with Kay’s folks just a short drive away, Luther Hospital in Eau Claire was the perfect fit. Marra recalls there was a doctor in Amery named K.K. Ford that had his eye on him. “He kept calling, ‘When are you coming? When are you coming,?’ And I said ‘Well, I have to finish my internship first.’” Marra interviewed with Dr. Waterman, who was slowing down his practice after sustaining a heart attack. It seemed Waterman had plans to return to work, and was skeptical of this young kid from New York. “He said, ‘What in the hell is

a New Yorker doing in a small town like this!?,’” recalls Marra. Dr. Waterman would pass away from a second heart attack not too long after, leaving Amery with Dr. K.K. Ford and Doc Marra. Marra would spend the next thirty years serving the Amery community, and eventually retired in 1979. Mike and Kay were married for 62 years until her passing in 2004. He moved to Evergreen in 2005, more than 11 years ago, and is as busy and sharp as ever. He regularly walked 2-3 miles a day up until a few years ago. He tinkers with electronics from time to time. And he still completes the crossword puzzle every day, but concedes to getting a little help in that task. “Sometimes I get stuck and have to use the computer,” he admits. That’s right. This 99-year old can find his way around the Internet just fine. In fact, it was the Internet that brought us to him, by way of Loren Elkin’s

Dr. Michael Marra was one of seven doctors serving the Apple River Valley Memorial Hospital when it opened its doors in 1956. Standing, left to right are: C.L. Blahnik, Herb Dasler, M.G. Marra, and F.L. Whitlark, seated are V.C. Kremser and K.K. Ford.

weekly email. So, from the doctor who’s lived as long as any of us could hope to, what IS the secret to longevity? He’s quick to say that small-town living has made a big difference. He’s loved it here. But Doc, really, what is the secret? Helping others? Regular exercise? Vegetables? Grandchildren? He’s got two of those, one is a doctor herself.

“Being interested in things,” he says. “That’s all.” And through a big New York grin he adds, “Never…give…up!” Indeed, it would appear Doc Marra has no plans to give up any time soon. He’ll be 100 next January 8. Send a card to apartment #214 if you remember his birthday. There’s a good chance he remembers yours.

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MARCH 10 Become an ESL tutor The Amery Literacy project sponsored by the Amery Woman’s Club and Northern Waters Learning is seeking volunteers to tutor adults in the Amery area. A big need currently is working with individuals who have limited English skills. Tutors do not need a background in another language, only an interest in helping others learn. We currently have eight active learners and at least two waiting to be matched with a tutor. If you are interested there will be an orientation/ training session on March 10 at 11 a.m. in the Amery Public Library. Lunch will be provided for those who register to attend. Please sign up at the library or call Sharon at 715-553-0952.

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MARCH 11 Retirement open house Dr. Johansen is celebrating 46 years with Dental Arts, and invites you to join him for an open house, Friday, March 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Dental Arts. Come help celebrate his service and with him well on his retirement!

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Sure signs of spring

Vintage Victory Garden Posters on display Hungry Turtle Institute presents Dig for Victory, a curated collection of vintage Victory Garden posters, on display beginning March 7th. Join us for an Opening Reception and Find Your Farmer CSA Fair Friday, March 11, 5 PM - 7 PM. View the collection, enjoy hors d’oerves provided by Hungry Turtle Kitchens, and meet local farmers with CSA programs to find out how you can sign up. This event is FREE and open to the public. Takes place at the Amery Food Hub, 110 Keller Avenue N, Amery, WI. For more info contact us at (715) 268-4510 or info@hungryturtle.net.

MARCH 12 Ruby’s Pantry Food Dist. Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month at Congregational Church, 201 Harriman Avenue North in Amery. For a $20 donation, participants will receive a share of the distribution. Sign up start at 7:30 a.m. Distribution begins at 9 a.m. Bring boxes or other carrying containers. All registered before 8:45 a.m. are eligible for a drawing, must be present to win.

MARCH 13 Dad’s Belgian Waffles The Woodville American Legion will be hosting “Dad’s Belgian Waffles” at the Lion’s Den in Woodville Sunday, March 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring all-you-can-eat malted

The local street sweeper, a favorite sign of spring, began making the rounds late last week, taking with it several months’ worth of winter grime. A second photo was taken just hours later as another sign of spring reared its ugly head--a messy, scattered snowfall. We’re not sure who won this battle, the sweeper, or the snow. But both seemed equally determined.

belgian waffles, link sausages, whipped topping, and a variety of syrups. Cost is $8 at the door, children 10 and under $6.

MARCH 14 Amery Youth Baseball signup Amery youth baseball/little league registration will take place from 5:45 to 7:15 at the Amery Middle School Cafeteria. For more information contact Jeremiah Fisk, at fiskj@ amerysd.k12.wi.us.

MARCH 15 Sons of Norway meeting Sjoland Lodge 5-65, Sons of Norway, will meet Tuesday, March 15th at 6:30 pm at First Lutheran Church in Amery. This month we will have a guest speaker, Ria Kannanman, a high school exchange student from Finland who is staying in Amery. The public is welcome.

MARCH 17 Amery Area Garden Club The Garden Club will start the 2016 season with the fi rst meeting/luncheon on Thursday, March 17, at the Village Pizzeria in Amery. This event is set for 11:30 a.m. for lunch and after the meeting, an interesting presenta-

tion on organic gardening will be given by Lynnette Bryant. Also, members will be offered a variety of suggested tours and events for the coming year with the opportunity for input and involvement.

MARCH 19 Timberland Trails Snowshoe Hike Join the Superior Lobe Chapter of the Ice Age Trail on a hike to see the watercress and wildlife at the Clam River Headwaters area. The event will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 9:30 a.m. The hike is approximately a three-mile round trip. Meet on Leech Lake Road, 3.4 miles Northwest of Barronett. From Hwy 63 turn west on Brickyard road to Leech Lake Road, then NW beyond the trailhead to fi re #N881.

MARCH 25 Jason Huneke - Juggling and comedy for the family! Light-hearted entertainment for the family! The Amery Area Public Library is happy to sponsor this exciting juggling and comedy show at Golden Age Manor from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All members of the public are welcome to join us at Golden Age Manor for this all ages show.

MARCH 28 Creating a virtual cemetary Polk County Genealogy Society presents “How to create your family virtual cemetery,” at the Ravenholdt Family Research Center at Luck History Museum/Luck Library. Collect your ancestors’ graves from as many cemeteries on find-agrave.com as possible and create one virtual cemetery. Business meeting to follow.

APRIL 1 & 2 Amery Spring Show The Amery Free Press presents the 13th annual Amery Spring Show featuring home, garden and recreation, Friday, April 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Amery Ice Arena. Visit local vendors like building suppliers, financial instituations, car dealerships, home furnishings, water conditioning, contractors, electronics, appliances, ATVs, boats, docks, landscaping, heating/air conditioning, and more! Businesses can contact Pam Humpal to reserve their space, 715-268-8101 or email phumpal@theameryfreepress.com.

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It is anyone’s race BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

Welcome to March, let the madness begin! This will not be a column about the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. I’d like to talk about the other national tournament that is currently underway, the one that eats up a great deal of time in the news and is just as frustrating as watching the team you chose to win it all lose. I’m referring to the the presidential nominating process. Even though candidates have been debating for nearly nine months, the voters have been able to speak with their ballots for just over a month. A few observations have crossed my mind as I watch, listen or read about the coverage. If you haven’t picked up on the Publisher fact that people are angry about Tom Stangl the lack of things getting done, you clearly haven’t been paying attention. For at least a decade or longer, elected officials have been more concerned about holding fast to their ideologies than actually governing. It is an easy thing to stick to your guns and convince yourself that you are right instead of actually working to find the delicate balance that is consensus. In my limited political career, I quickly learned that I could have the best idea in the world, but if I couldn’t find enough people to go along with the concept, even the best ideas die. It’s a hard reality to learn, and it is something that I believe has been forgotten by politicians on many levels of government. It seems to me that some politicians are more concerned with keeping their office than doing what is right for the people that elected them to do the people’s work. The pent up anger and frustration that people have on both sides of the political spectrum has brought us to this point and explains, I believe, the appeal of Donald Trump and on the other side of the political spectrum, Bernie Sanders. A month into the primary process, the established political base of both parties are now shaken by the success of the candidates who are tapping into the anger. During the nominating process, after the voters have their say, the parties select delegates to the national nominating conventions. A certain amount of delegates to the conventions on both sides may simply vote for whomever they like and are not accountable for their actions. The Republicans have “unbound” delegates, the Democrats have “super” delegates. In my research, seven percent of the Republican delegates are unbound and 25 percent of the Democratic delegates are super delegates. I cannot determine how many unbound delegates have declared, but on the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton has 457 super delegates, Sanders has 22. When you take the super delegates out of the equation, Clinton has 595 delegates to Sanders’ 405. But if you believe the media coverage, Sanders has all but lost. It is apparent that the establishment is behind Clinton. Trump has about one fourth of the delegates he will need to get the Republican nomination. I believe it is still a wide open race and caution anyone from being complacent. For what it’s worth, I believe the nominees will serve us all better if they seek to find consensus and actually work to solve the very real problems our nation is facing. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading. I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

Coffee with Kay “Why not write a column for The Free Press, maybe once a month, let Amery residents know some of your goals?” So began a conversation with Jessica over coffee a few days ago. We talked about what I would like to see accomplished in the city before the end of my second and last term as mayor Two things came to mind, the new boat landing on North Twin Amery and the compleMayor tion of a dog park. And one other Kay Erickson initiative I would like to work on would be a ban on plastic bags. The Women’s Club has worked very hard over the years to get recycling containers in all our parks and because of their efforts, they are in place and labeled. Now,

if we could encourage people to read the labels to place the right material in the right container Duane Riley would not have to spend time sorting. Plastic bags have been banned on cities around the country including Seattle, Portland.and Los Angeles County. If these cities are able to do it, why not Amery? Why can’t we be the first community in Polk County to ban plastic bags? I asked this question at the January meeting of the Community Club, and received positive comments. Now it’s your turn. If you would like to help, here are a couple of things to do beginning today. When you go to any store to purchase something, take along a cloth bag. Don’t have one? Buy one. Most stores have them for sale for a dollar, so buy one and keep it in your car. The second thing to do is when you shop (and you forgot your cloth bag). Ask for

PAPER! If you have read this and think banning plastic bags is good for all of us and would like to brainstorm some more over coffee, give me a call at 715-268-2852. Together we can make this happen! Thanks for reading. Editor’s Note: Wisconsin’s Senate will vote next week on legislation (AB730) that would limit the authority of local governments to regulate the use, sale, or disposition of auxiliary containers, including plastic bags. This measure would not allow for such a ban at a local level, or any kind of tax or surcharge. If you oppose this legislation, please contact State Senator Shiela Harsdorf at 608-266-7745, or email sen.harsdorf@legis.wisconsin.gov. For residents near Clear Lake and points north, contact Senator Janet Bewley, 800-469-6562, sen.bewley@legis.wi.gov.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Politics has become all talk, no action To the Editor: This past session the Wisconsin Legislature accomplished many things. They passed Adam Jarchow’s “polluter grab bag” bill that will degrade the quality of our waters and ultimately lower properties values. They removed the ability of local officials to enforce zoning that reflected local priorities and local values. They cut school funding and then tied the hands of local school boards to determine what is the best way to run our local schools. Since 2011, the Republican legislature has passed more than 100 bills that restrict local control. In short, the party of “Local Control” has

become the party of “Control the Locals”. The Republican-legislature accomplished all this while completely ignoring our Governor’s promise to create 250,000 new jobs. Studies show poverty continues to spread across Wisconsin even as the top 1% enjoy an historically high share of our wealth. Minnesota continues to eat our economic lunch. The Legislature responds by cutting heating aide to the elderly and gutting the prevailing wage law. Rather than do anything to improve the economic condition of the average Wisconsinite, they trashed a hundred-year old tradition of civil service making it easier to

appoint political cronies to state jobs. Not exactly a record that is easy to defend. But ever loyal, ride the three amigos, Hartung, Sample, Blake and their posse of malcontents. Lacking facts to formulate a coherent and believable excuse for this billionaire (ALEC) driven legislative session, they beat their chests and spew venom while resorting to name calling, distortion, innuendo and bogus accusations. Could it be that an empty barrel really does make the most noise? David Clausen, Amery, Wi

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Attacks on Peterson unfair To the Editor: I’ve been reading local Letters to the Editor for a number of years, and even though I’ve had some strong feelings on issues, I have never written in. Now is the time though. It may be a cliche, but the stakes are too high to let things just play out. We’ve gotten into this mess in Wisconsin because too many of us didn’t believe that things could get worse. I believe that people are logical, rational, caring beings. When it comes to politics, I guess I really should know better. I am referring to Bob Blake’s attack on Jeff Peterson. Relying on hyperbole (“. . .like Peterson who believe that there is no tax too high, no government too big and no regulation too intrusive.”), invective (“Peterson is free to continue his never-ending whining. . .”), and innuendo (“the Leader extends such unusual courtesies”), Bob Blake’s letter defaming Jeff Peterson was an example of the kind of politics we can expect to see as this campaign continues. Unable to make a rational argument against Peterson’s stand on the issues, he attempts to tar him with the S word, and suggests that his positions are “campaign garbage.” I’ve known Jeff Peterson for over 25 years. He is an intelligent, compassionate human being who cares deeply about leaving the world a better place. On top of that, he’s just a nice guy. Anyone who has met and spent time with Jeff would concur with that assessment. Mr. Blake’s words don’t describe the Jeff Peterson known to hundreds of people throughout our area. I would encourage readers to seek Jeff out at public events in the upcoming months to form your own impression. If you do, I believe you’ll cast your vote for him in the 28th Assembly District race. Respectfully, Sue Duerkop Polk County Resident, 40 years

Peterson misrepresents the facts To the Editor: Jeff Peterson communications to various local media has redirected the signage”SOL, Save Our Lakes, vote Democrat, to “SOL, Swallow Our Lies, vote Democrat. AGAIN, Mr. Peterson skews and misrepresents objective data. If you read” NR 115.01 Purpose” you would find criteria that personifies very high standards and expectations. NR 115 was developed by the “Department” through processes that involved multiple public hearings and meetings with representation from some very powerful and well educated conservationists. Jeff Peterson would have you believe these are some minimum standards but AGAIN he misrepresents the facts. “Minimum” in NR 115 does not state or imply the protection offered is minimal but does state that the county, at a “Minimum” must meet these high standards. In other words when Polk County is fulfi lling their responsibilities under 59.692, stats, they can do no less. Mr. Peterson continues to assail Adam Jarchow for his efforts to forward legislation but AGAIN he misrepresents the facts. Where Mr. Peterson would have you believe that Republican colleagues find his efforts too radical, AB 603/ SB 477- County Shoreland Zoning Authority passed along party lines 19-14 in Senate and 63-36 in the Assembly. He further mocks and questions why his bills “require twelve or 14 revisions” . Note, my letter referred to 12 and 14 steps, not “revisions”. These steps provide assurances that all interested and affected parties are given an opportunity to offer change or input. Either Jeff Peterson does not accept and understand the process of deliberation and the opportunities to improve on original information submitted or Jeff Peterson is being disingenuous AGAIN. Furthermore both bills were supported by the WCA, Wisconsin Counties Association and await the Governors’ signature. Adam Jarchow has indicated to me the willingness to continually try to improve on issues that affect our quality of life, even if controversial ; has an open door policy regarding any concern; communicates to his constituents what his concerns and efforts are; invites feedback on any issue or position he is representing; but most important-

ly to me is that he understands and supports the small businesses of the community as small business is the backbone of our nation. Contrast Adam Jarchow efforts and methods versus the methods of misrepresentation of data and personal degrading used by Jeff Peterson and you will see that Adam Jarchow warrants the opportunity to continue to serve as our assembly person. Ken Sample Apple River

Vote April 5 for Joanne Kloppenburg To the Editor: There is no doubt that Justice Bradley, appointed by Governor Scott Walker to the State Supreme Court, is a tool for the special interests groups supported by Club for Growth, a dark money PAC supporting politicians who will support policies that serve them, not the people. An audio recording was just recently uncovered where Walker’s crony court pick Rebecca Bradley noted in a speech in 2013, her only other judicial election, that outside groups would be campaigning on her behalf. Her speech came weeks before her campaign actively took place publicly raising disturbing questions about how she obtained the planned support of these outside groups. Now in 2016, Bradley alleges that she would not work with outside groups in her campaign. However, her own campaign has produced video footage for TV ads for a right-wing group, the Wisconsin Alliance for Reform. As of January 2016, she has received over $8200 from the Republican Party of WI for campaign staff wages and paid phone calls. Does that sound non-partisan to you? Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg has maintained her insistence that justices must maintain their independence from any political or special interest group and by serving the law, they serve the people. She stands for fairness and justice for all. She is unwilling to surrender our courts to outside special interests and partisan choices. You have a clear choice. Vote JoAnne Kloppenburg for State Supreme Court on April 5th. Carol C. Hardin Hudson, Wis.

Thoughts from a quote To the Editor: Going to church and church dinners in Polk and Barron Counties in the 50’s, I was exposed to many elderly people of different ethnic groups. Most were immigrants arriving many years ago. I realized we were all the same, all God’s children. It may have been what sparked my interest in history and traveling. Over the years, I have visited many War sites, mostly WWII, and many concentration camps, Jewish memorials, and war museums. In 2007, my husband and I attended the 9-day D-Day celebrations in Normandy and surrounding area. I’ve always wondered how people, some calling themselves Christian or religious, could hate so much to kill or harm people perceived different from them. Hate is a powerful motivator. I honor the courage of others to risk their lives to protect the less fortunate and innocent. During my recent trip to Cuba, we went to a small Jewish memorial museum. I saw a familiar quote that I’ve seen in so many places throughout Western and Eastern Europe. “First they came for the Communists, and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a Communist. Then they came for the trade unionist, and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak for me.” Pastor Martin Niemoller. I’ve listened to most of the Presidential Debates waiting to hear candidates’ ideas on issues, how to approach perceived problems and present ideas for the future of Americans, not just talk or trying to find wrong with previous difficult decisions. I’ve heard some candidates give concrete and reasonable ideas, but with most candidates I’m still waiting. Again, hate has proven to be a powerful motivator by some. Past resident Cheryl Moskal, Lakewood, Colorado

To find hope, look around you These are very unhappy times in Washington. Relations between the executive and legislative branches are not just sour, but corrosive. The Republican-led Senate has declared it will simply ignore a presidential nomination to the Supreme Court. Both houses have announced that they will flout a tradition going back to the 1970s, and refuse to hold a hearing for the President’s budget director to present the White House’s federal budget proposal. Partisan paralysis and game-playing on Capitol Hill have become a hallmark of these times, as has the evident distaste our nation’s leaders feel for one another. It would be understandable to give in to despair, and a lot of Americans Comments have done so. I have not, and for a on Congress simple reason: in our system there is always hope. Why? Because our Lee Hamilton representative democracy rests finally not on what politicians in Washington or in our state capitals do, but on what our citizens do. The bedrock assumption of representative government is that Americans will make discriminating judgments about politicians and policies, and shoulder their responsibility as citizens to improve their corner of the world. The remarkable thing is, they often do. Over a long career in politics, I’ve seen it happen more times than I can count. At some gathering, people will complain about the schools or the roads or the behavior of a public official or an act of government that galls them. Then, after talking it over, they decide to act. They do something about it. Even better, the less-than-admirable stumbling blocks that we’ve come to identify with politics — confrontation, obstructionism, divisiveness — are rarely present. Public dialogues may get heated, but they don’t often descend to the level of bitterness and obstinacy we see these days in Washington. More than anything else, what you see when ordinary Americans decide to get involved in a public issue is their common sense and good judgment, their fundamental decency, and their remarkable sense of fairness. Over and over, as I watch citizens at work trying to fix their communities in ways big and small, I’ve found myself wishing that members of Congress and other officials could take a ringside seat. The people involved almost always want to see that even people they don’t agree with have a chance to say their piece. They recognize there are differences of opinion and that they have to be sorted through. If you ask them to describe what result they want, they will always use the word, “Fair.” They make decisions by and large based on hope, not fear or despair. The sense that comes through when you watch Americans at work on public issues is their overwhelming desire to improve their community. Often this is reflected in concrete projects — a new bridge, a better school, a badly needed sewer system. But you can also see it in many people’s cry for candidates who will set narrow interests and excessive partisanship aside, and work to improve the quality of life for all Americans. While ordinary citizens may not know all there is to know about a given public policy issue, I was constantly impressed while in office at how much I learned from my constituents. We often think of representative government as a process in which the elected official educates constituents, but the reverse is usually even more the case. Americans may think that politics is filled with messiness and noise, but at the end of the day they understand the need for deal-making, compromise, and negotiation — and that to achieve change, they have to work through the system we have, which means educating and pushing political leaders. As a constituent put it to me, “What’s the alternative?” This is why I have an underlying confidence in representative government. Americans are pragmatic. They recognize the complexity of the challenges we face, understand there are no simple answers to complex problems, and do not expect to get everything they want. They see that what unites us — a common desire to improve our communities and create better opportunities for families and individuals — is stronger than what divides us. My confidence in the system is built on citizens exercising their right to make this a stronger, fairer country.

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Amery Police Report 02/26/16 - 03/03/2016 02/26/16, 05:40PM, Police responded and investigated a report of harassment. 02/26/16, 06:58PM, Police responded to report of disturbance with a BB gun. 02/27/16, 03:04AM, Police were dispatched to assist another agency with a motor vehicle accident/rollover. 02/27/16, 04:16AM, Police responded to a call of suspicious activity were an intoxicated individual was transported to Polk County jail. 02/27/16, 10:30AM, Police responded to a 911 hang up. 02/27/16, 11:10AM, Police investigated a report of stolen prescription drugs. 02/27/16, 01:38PM, Police responded to parking complaint. 02/24/16, 03:46PM, Police responded to a business alarm, activated in error. 02/27/16, 7:08PM, Police responded to a possible restraining order violation. 02/27/16, 08:05, Police were dispatched to disturbance involving fireworks within city limits.

02/29/16, 07:35AM, Police responded to a 911 hang up. 02/29/16, 10:24AM, Police took a report of theft/fraud of social security number. 02/29/16, 04:17PM, Police responded to mutually assist other law enforcement agency in investigating a forgery case. 02/29/16, 06:11PM, Amery Police were dispatched to Pierce County jail to pick up individual on Amery warrant. Individual was transported to Polk County jail. 03/01/16, 03:06AM, Police were dispatched to 911 open line and assisted with intoxicated individual creating disturbance. 03/01/16, 04:29AM, Police were dispatched to assist EMS for an individual who had fallen. 03/01/16, 01:22PM, Police responded to loose dog disrupting traffic. Dog was located and surrendered to Arnell Human Society. 03/01/16, 02:30PM, Police responded to Amery High School for disorderly student.

03/01/16, 03:15PM, Police were dispatched for a vehicle lock out. 03/01/16, 04:40PM, Police were dispatched to check the welfare of Amery resident regarding reports of suspected abuse. 03/01/16, 06:12PM, Police responded to locate a juvenile within the city. 03/01/16. 09:04PM, Police responded to a report of suspicious activity. 03/02/16, 01:12AM, Police observed and investigated suspicious activity during which an active warrant was verified. Suspect was transported to Polk County jail. 03/02/16, 05:04AM, Police responded to a mutual aid request with EMS for elderly resident. 03/02/16, 11:06PM, Police responded to a disturbance call of intoxicated individual at local bar. 03/03/16, 05:58PM, Police responded to a citizen call for assistance in removing trespasser. 03/03/16, 08:24PM, Police responded to report of individual who was threatening, disorderly and under the influence of intoxicants and drugs. Subject

Intruder corners Centuria woman in upstairs bedroom It was a classic horror scene for an elderly Centuria woman who locked herself in an upstairs bedroom to call 911. And authorities arrived just in time. According to police reports, 29-year-old Michael A. Yost of Yost Balsam Lake forced his way into the home, climbed the stairs,

and was attempting to force his way into the victim’s bedroom when authorities arrived. As the officer climbed the stairs, he could hear sounds of a scuffle, and promptly announced himself. Yost eventually surrendered without incident. No motive for the intrusion was recorded. But the victim said she did not know Yost, and yelled at him several times to stop breaking into her home. Yost has been formally charged

with Burglary-Building or Dwelling, Aggravated Battery-Elderly, Criminal Damage to Property, and 2nd Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety. A $2,500 cash bond was set on March 2, but Yost remains in custody at Polk County. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 9.

Reports in support of probable cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, March 7, 2016 Pedro Hernandez-Matul, 41, Osceola was arrested on February 29 for Sexual Assault of a Child, and Disorderly Conduct. Aaron G. Habisch, 21, address unknown was arrested on March 1 for Obstructing an officer. Thomas E. Humphrey, 27, New Richmond was arrested on March 2 for Speeding 72 in a 55mph zone and Operating without a license (2nd). Brittany A. Klobertanz, 30, Hayward was arrested on March 2 for Felony Bail Jumping and Polk County Felony Warrant. Michael A. Payne, 25, North Branch, Minn. was arrested on March 3 for Possession of THC, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Possession of Psilocybin. Aaron A. Wiesender, 33, Ellsworth was arrested on March 3 for D/C Domestic, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Gregory B. Hinkley, 43, Frederic was arrested on March 3 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct.

Darlene I. Mueller, 47, Milltown was arrested on March 4 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct. Nicholas A. Birrenbach, 25, Balsam Lake was arrested on March 4 for OAR 2nd. Lane E. Boudreau, 20, Amery was arrested on March 5 for Failure to pay, Marijuana Possession, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. David J. Anderson, 24, Rice Lake was arrested on March 5 for Possession of Methamphetamine Paraphernalia, and Possession of Methamphetamine. Tamara M. Anderson, 36, Bay City, Wis. was arrested on February 29 for Contempt/Failure to pay. Mark L. Ebert, 41, Centuria was arrested on March 1 for Warrant. Elise D. Will, 40, Amery was arrested on March 2 for Probation Hold. Cassondra J. Malueg, 24, Taylors Falls, Minn. was arrested on March 3 for Probation Hold. Danielle M. Sicard, 19, Osceola was arrested on March 3 for Ramsey County Warrant.

Thomas E. Johnson, 59, Milltown was arrested on March 4 for Dakota County Warrant. Marie R. Beaulieu, 36, Siren was arrested on March 5 for Warrant. Denise L. Zelinski, 24, Turtle Lake was arrested on March 5 for Failure to Appear Warrant. Justin A. Paulson, 25, Clear Lake was arrested on March 6 for Polk County Warrant (x2), DOC Warrant, and St. Croix County Warrant. Terry L. Bruss, 64, Balsam Lake was arrested on March 6 for Probation Hold.

About the crime stories The information in these articles is based on a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint or formal charge, which may be amended by the district attorney. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

was arrested and transported to Polk County Jail. 03/03/16, 08:48PM, Police were dispatch to report of suspicious activity, unfounded. Arrests: 02/27/16 – Matthew Hoff Jr., 38, Amery, was arrested for probation violation. 02/29/16 – Tamara Anderson, 36, Bay City WI, for valid and active warrant from Amery Municipal Court for unpaid citations. Anderson was transported to Polk County jail. 03/02/16 – Elise D’lynn Will, 40, Amery, was arrested for valid and active felony warrant. Will was transported to the Polk County Jail. 03/03/16 – Aaron A. Wiesender, 33, Ellsworth WI, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct Domestic, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Wiesender was transported to Polk County Jail.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Polk County Marriage Licenses March 8, 2016 Rusty J. Moltzer and Michele M. Warwa were issued a marriage license on February 28, 2016. Adam S. Kingery and Charise N. Kemp were issued a marriage license on March 1, 2016. Jeffery R. Claude and Christian P. Henry were issued a marriage license on March 3, 2016. Joshua L. Langiewicz and Justine L. Schallenberger were issued a marriage license on March 3. Joshua R. Engquist and Courtney J. Rice were issued a marriage license on March 3, 2016.

Osceola man accused in child sexual assault case An employee of the Lucky Panda restaurant in Osceola was arrested following the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, reported to have happened there on February 29. According to police reports, the victim reported that 41-year-old Pedro Hernandez-Matul of Osceola initiated a conversation with her, asking her how much she weighed and picking her up by the hips. The witness reported that Hernandez-Matul also stuck his hands down her pants, and touched her Hernandezbefore she ran to the restaurant bathroom and then told her mothMatul er what had happened. Hernandez-Matul requires an interpreter, and as such proceedings have been expedited. His bail has been set at $15,000 cash, of which none has been posted. He remains in custody at Polk County Jail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 9.

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Polk County Circuit Court Appearance Date, February 9 Kevin Duane Rodke, 21, Amery, place/possess/transport loaded firearm in vehicle, $258.10. Robert Michael Schorn, 40, Dresser, pleaded not guilty to operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler. Thomas John Steffen, 56, Barron, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Austin Niko Straka, 18, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Brian Mattew Sunday, 26, Clear Lake, place/possess/ transport loaded firearm in vehicle, $258.10; pleaded not guilty to speeding in 55 mph zone (30-34 mph). Steven A. Thoe, 62, Cumberland, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Joel Robert Torland, 58, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Justin L. Tretsven, 19, Dress-

er, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Cassandra Marie Tunheim, 26, Balsam Lake, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Bryon Scott Vandyke, 55, Amery, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Lee William Vogel, 30, Centuria, hit and run – property adjacent to highway, $263.50; hit and run – property adjacent to highway, $263.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Edward J. Wakefield, 49, Dallas, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Kay R. Wille, 81, Rice Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Chantal M. Wilson, 33, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Deana Sue Zemke, 28, Clayton, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Appearance date: Feb. 16, 2016 Brett S. Ammend, 28, Webster, resisting or obstructing an officer (forfeiture), $263.50; reckless driving – endanger safety, $389.50. Jasmyn Marie Amos, 19, Birchwood, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Alexander L. Anderson, 25, St. Croix Falls, pleaded not guilty to speeding in 55 zone (16-19 mph). Brianna Marie Brihn, 21, Clear Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Charles D. Coon, 37, Turtle lake, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50. Nathan Lauren Howard, 21, Inver Grove Heights, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Mitch S. Jensen, 21, Milltown, pleaded not guilty to OU. Skye Brandon Jensen, 43, Milltown, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Robert Joseph Kuehn, 69,

Minong, pleaded not guilty to speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph). Joseph Louis Lallier, 31, Balsam Lake, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Eric R. Measner, 40, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Mitchell Joseph Mevissen, 28, Star Prairie, pleaded not guilty to failure to keep vehicle under control and failure of operator to notify police of accident. Douglas A. Neidermire, 54, Dresser, pleaded not guilty to speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph). Taylor Page Orton, 21, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Richard E. Ostenson, 49, Clayton, pleaded not guilty to non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs. Timothy Douglas Paffel, 46, Shafer, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Paxton Grant Pocernich, 20, Spooner, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Steven Robert Rainer, 52, Shafer, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Jeffrey L. Reed, 42, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Jami L. Schladweiler, 43, Balsam Lake, pleaded not guilty to failure to obey traffic officer/signal. John E. See, 51, Stillwater, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Jason A. Shingleton, 34, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Russell A. Shingleton, 38, Amery, speeding in alley (1-10 mph), $175.30. Jayden Jane Snitker, 21, St. Charles, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Tyler John White, 22, Milltown, unclassified, $269.50.

150k in stolen property recovered in meth investigation Over the course of the last three weeks the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Rusk County Sheriff’s Department, conducted six search warrants at different residences in Barron County, Rusk County and Milwaukee County. During the course of these

search warrants, over $150,000 in stolen items were recovered. Items ranged from snowmobiles, motorcycles, trailers, 4-wheelers, a large commercial wood chipper, chain saws and other small tool/garage type items. The main suspect Josh Frami, 33 of New Auburn, is cur-

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rently being held in the Barron County Jail on a probation hold awaiting charges by the Barron County District Attorney’s Office. Several other suspects may be charged in connection with these burglaries, for receiving stolen property and/or drug charges.

These burglaries are a direct result of the meth issues in Barron County and these investigations have led to several on-going drug investigations. The burglaries mostly took place in Rusk and Barron County and include the solving of the Chetek River Camp-

ground burglary and over 25 other burglaries in the area. This case would not have been solved without the extra work put in by the members of the Barron County Sheriff’s Department Detective Division and the Rusk County Sheriff’s Department.

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100 Years Ago March 9, 1916

of the pilots was Conservation Warden Earl Gingles of Luck. Sheriff James Moore, Deputy Carl Burman and Policeman Bert Millerman participated in the manhunt that lasted several hours. Crosby had been given a 15year term in Stillwater for a St. Paul holdup in 1949, while Morissey was sentenced in 1945 to a 10 to 80 year term on a similar charge.

Fay Auto Co. Grows B. Winchell has moved his feed store from the E. M. Fay building in the Schmidt building formerly occupied by Clemons Bros. as a meat market. The Fay Auto Co. will use the building vacated by Mr. Winchell as an auxiliary to their garage and now have on display some used cars, some of which have been used but little, and some of which have been thoroughly overhauled and put in first class condition.

Seasons Worst Storm One of the worst storms of the year visited this section last Sunday afternoon and evening. An exceedingly cold wind accompanied with a blinding snowstorm until well into the night, and the mercury hung around the zero mark. It warmed up perceptibly Monday morning and the storm the before Yesterday’s night was followed News by a misty rain. Diane Stangl The roads were all but impassable the first of the week and the rural carriers are still having trouble making their trip.

85 Years Ago March 12, 1931 At Last We Have a National Anthem On March 4 Congress passed a bill making “The Star Spangled Banner” our national anthem. Two sopranos and a band were specially imported to give the legislators “musical’ advise. The House and Senate have passed the bill, which was signed by President Hoover, thus putting at rest the continued argument covering a long period of a year. th

75 Years Ago March 13, 1941 Vaughn Steele Gets Fine Harvest of Ice Ice in North Twin Lake his winter is clean and without slush, said Vaughn Steele, Amery’s iceman, this week as he finished up a second harvest for butchers, farmers, etc. In his icehouse are 6,300 cakes, weighing about 1,600 tons. The cakes are big ones. Mr. Steele employed about 15 men during the winter. A few more than usual since his truck went through the ice into 35 feet of water last fall.

Beans and Peas In what other town can you get food as cheap as in Amery? For example, this week you can get a pound package of the finest marshmallows at Clay’s

Pulp-Cutter Slings Lead into Wife

ther adding to his misery. But this sad tale of woe ends on a happy note. The occupants of the house were finally roused about 6 a.m. and made coffee for their guests. The snowplow pulled their car out of the drift and they proceeded home…on plowed roads. Moral – Never sleep in a chicken coop.

Lawrence Matrious, 22, caused no little excitement up in the town of Sterling Saturday night when he ran wild with a .30-.30 deer rifle. When all the tumult had died down, his wife was the only one hurt. Taken to a Grantsburg hospital, Mrs. Matrious had to have a foot amputated because a bullet had passed through it, breaking every bone in it. Living in a cabin up on a pulp-cutting job, Matrious went berserk, firing his rifle through the window of another cabin. The two occupants (pulp cutters) were missed in the melee and ran to the gun-wielder, wrestling him to the ground. Just before he was completely subdued, he fired another shot, wildly, striking his wife in the foot as she ventured forth to check the fracas.

60 Years Ago March 8, 1956

55 Years Ago March 9, 1961

Brookview Motel Opens September of 1953 The Brookview Motel was scheduled for completion by Sept. 1, 1953 and in an effort to meet the deadline, owners Bill Schoenhals and Jerry Widdes, employed 25 workmen to rush to completion the 18-unit motel. To enliven the opening date, the partners offered a $50 war bond to the person who could most correctly guess the number of stones in the lannen stone being used around the base of the structure. The total weight of the stone was about 17 tons for the 30-inch high base, which measured 281 feet around.

for only a dime; a delicious sliced bacon for only 12¢ for a half pound. At the Amery Coop Store there are those tasty beans with pork in 31 oz. cans, 3 cans for 25¢; and wax paper at 15¢ for a 125-ft. roll. And at Phillip’s Grocery you can get a large package of Shredded Wheat for only 11¢; fine salad dressing for 23¢ per quart jar. Shop in Amery and save money on your food bill. Spend the difference.

70 Years Ago March 14, 1946 Girl Scouts Mark 34th Anniversary Girl Scouting in the United States was thirty-four years old on March 12. The scouting movement, which offers a program of leisure time activities to girls between the ages of 7 and 18, was founded in Savannah, Ga., by Mrs. Juliette Gordon Low. Membership in the Girl Scouts has grown from the handful of youngsters and adults, twelve girls and two adult volunteers, in 1912, to more than a million girls and women at the end of 1945. Membership in the Girl Scouts doubled during the recent war years. Girl Scouting was organized in Amery in February, 1944, with 27 members. The present membership is 64 girls and 18 adult volunteers.

65 Years Ago March 8, 1951 Spent Miserable Night in Blizzard Take the word of Joe Kopecky, his wife and daughter, Carole, 13, a chicken coop wasn’t originally designed as a haven for stranded travelers… it’s strictly for the birds. Now the basis for the Kopecky’s stand on this subject originated last Friday evening and early Saturday morning

during the rampaging blizzard which halted nearly all traffic in the northwest. Here is how it all started. The Joe Kopecky family traveled to St. Paul Friday evening so their son, Jim, could catch a plane to return to his Naval base at San Francisco following his leave. The storm was just beginning to rise to its full fury when they left St. Paul, enroute home. Driving in second gear, they were able to travel as far as the junction of highways 64 and 46 south of Deer Park, where a drift halted further progress. Then the family walked the short distance back to the filling station and tried in vain to awaken the residents of the home located to the rear of the gasoline dispensary. The man of the house was certain not to hear their determined knocks on the door…he was deaf. And to make matters worse, his wife had an earache. The perpetual slapping of a loose piece of tin against the house further muffled their frantic efforts to gain admittance. All the buildings of the premises were locked with the exception of a chicken coop, which was to be their home for six long hours. Joe found a canvas in the chicken house to stretch over the cold, bare ground as a mattress. Then he walked back to his car to get a blanket, but the cold ground and their ice-laden clothes still left them uncomfortable. Joe constructed a make shift bed out of 2x4’s, laying them over a chicken roost. He lit a fire by burning shingles in a washtub, but the smoke filled the room so rapidly that he had to squelch the flames and wait about an hour to relight his heater. The heating plant was put into use about every hour. All during the night Joe made futile attempts to awaken the residents of the “warm” house. On one jaunt around the house he fell into a hole, cutting his hand and leg, fur-

Shooting Battle Ends Career of Three Twin City Gun-Toters

Winter Storm Blankets Area With Heavy Snow

A shooting fray to rival the most bizarre movie thriller occurred at Danbury in Burnett County early last Monday morning. When the gun battle subsided, three twin city thugs were reposing in the Burnett County jail at Grantsburg. Arraigned in Justice court on Tuesday, were Eugene Morrissey, 31 and Francis Crosby, 32, both of St. Paul, and Herbert F. Eisenzimmer, 37, of Minneapolis. They were charged with assault with a deadly weapon and three counts of burglary. All three waived preliminary examination and were bound over to Circuit court. Bail was set at $8,000 cash, each. The trio was captured after Deputy Sheriff Con Linehan and Gregory Johnson, a grocery store owner, surprised them as they looted three Danbury business places. One man patrolled the street with a shotgun under his arm and fired, striking Linehan, when ordered to surrender. Law enforcement men from Polk and Burnett counties and Minnesota converged on the trio and their attempted getaway was thwarted when the deputy riddled a tire and the radiator as they attempted to leave the scene. One was captured in a farmer’s barn and the other two were located and tracked by airplane-to-ground walkie-talkie arrangements. One

“This looks like a Wisconsin winter for a change,” commented one merchant as he lifted a heavy shovel full of snow and carried it laboriously to the curb Monday morning. And there was little doubt about that statement for it came after about 10 inches of the white, fluttery stuff blanketed this area Sunday and Monday. Accompanied by mild temperatures the largest snowfall in the past four years caused its share of inconveniences but few persons were complaining about it. Snowplows plied the roads unsnarling traffic as the people attempted to assume their usual Monday morning routines despite the heavy accumulation, which started late Sunday afternoon. Joy struck in the younger set when it became known that the Amery schools were closed on Monday. This marked the first time since the winter of 1957-’58 that the academic halls were silenced by a snowstorm. The usually busy offices of doctors and dentists were strangely quiet as patients failed to keep their appointments Monday morning. By afternoon, the area citizens started to appear on the streets despite extremely slippery driving conditions. A number of fender-bending accidents occurred around the community as the roadways began to resemble a well-polished skating rink in the rural areas.

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Johnson, Osceola. “That’s non-motorized users. … If we can work together it’s a wide enough trail to be multiple use for everyone, so that all taxpayers can use the trail.” A handful of speakers at the hearing believed the two special events should be allowed to continue, some arguing that veterans deserved an annual exemption from the no-motors rule. “With all that (veterans) have done for us, we can’t give them one nice day and a peaceful coexistence with others,” said a Milltown woman who lives near the trail. “Why?” Others countered that veterans and all taxpayers can use the trail now – without motorized vehicles. “This is a trail use issue, not a veterans issue,” said Bill Zager, Amery. “Many veterans use the trail now.” Proving the point, eight-year Army veteran Jack Kleiss, Cushing, asked to keep the trail motor free. “North of Siren (where ATVs are allowed) the trail is unbikeable,” he said. “Dual use doesn’t work.” Polk County Board Chair William Johnson pointed out that a compromise had already been made in the original master plan: allowing snowmobiles on the trail in winter. And a few snowmobilers took the opportunity to note that the cost of maintaining the trail seemed to fall mostly on their shoulders. Several Gandy defenders argued that motorized vehicles have plenty of access to local trails. “The county rail-trail system already favors motor sports,” said Brook Waalen, Frederic. “We have two yearround ATV trails and a half-time motorized trail – that’s the Gandy (which allows snowmobiles in winter) – and one non-motorized trail.” And three small business owners, Frank Lundeen of Cyclova XC in St.

Croix Falls, Julia Amrhien of Julia’s Java in Milltown, and Stephanie Lundeen of Café Wren, Luck, appealed to board members to make the trail motor free, saying their businesses relied on non-motorized trail traffic. Others pointed out that if the board eliminated the threat of allowing motorized vehicles on the trail, silent sports groups could promote the asset rather than defending it. “We’re focusing our energy on this fight,” said John Schletty, St. Croix Falls. “We should put our energy into marketing this and do something really special.” Matt Fisk, chair of the Woolly Bike Club, said the group wasn’t too worried about allowing the two special events a year, as long as it didn’t lead to more exceptions later on. All told, 28 spoke in favor of keeping motors off the trail and 11 in favor of allowing them for special events or more broadly. Twenty-four emails were written in opposition to the amendment allowing the special events and five were written in favor. County board member Ken Sample did not weigh in for or against, but advised the committee to review its process and fill in gaps before bringing the amendment to the full board for approval. Could the board change the master plan at its March 15 meeting? Yes, said corporation counsel Jeffrey B. Fuge, but that wouldn’t necessarily be the final word. “The Gandy Dancer is owned by state but managed by county,” said Fuge. “The board can change (the plan) on the floor because the resolution authorizes a county to request to change the plan. … After the county submits that request, the plan is part of a process detailed in NR 44. … It could come back to committee or county for revisions. I guess the message is, ‘stay tuned.’”

We stand corrected: In March 1’s front-page article about Amery Dairy Queen, the article incorrectly stated that Amery’s was the first Dairy Queen in Wisconsin. Dairy Queen Corporation confirms that at least one other Wisconsin store opened earlier than Amery, that being Appleton in 1950.) We regret the error and apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused.

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State vital records will soon be more accessible Polk County Register of Deeds, Laurie Anderson, announces that effective Jan. 1, 2017 residents may no longer have to travel to other counties to obtain vital records like birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Currently, residents have to travel to the county in which the event occurred, order by mail, or order online with a credit card to receive their records. However, with new technology and a state-

wide database, this longtime vision of the Register of Deeds office will become a reality starting in 2017. Once up and running, if your event occurred in the State of Wisconsin you may be able to walk into any Wisconsin Register of Deeds office to pick up your vital record. Anderson says that there will be limitations to the system at first, since not all of the records will be in the database. Births after 1994, deaths after Septem-

ber 1, 2013, and marriages after May 18, 2015 will be available statewide, with older records becoming available as the Vital Records office completes back scanning and indexing projects. Anderson says this may take a few years for every vital record to be available statewide, and advises calling ahead to inquire about records availability before stopping at her office. The Polk County Register of Deeds phone number is 715-485-9240.

Wisconsin will get its say in Presidential primary BY TODD BECKMANN TODD@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

MADISON—It may feel like it’s over before you ever get a say but Wisconsin voters will have a say in who sits in the White House come January. According to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board (GAB), on Tuesday, April 5, Wisconsin electors will have the opportunity to express their preference for a presidential candidate, during the spring election for judicial and other local non-partisan candidates. In the Presidential Preference Primary, an elector may vote on the ballot of only one political party. In addition, the elector may choose to vote by one of the following methods: Vote for one of the persons whose names are printed on the ballot; vote for an

uninstructed delegation from Wisconsin to the national convention of the party; or write in the name of another person to become the presidential candidate of the party. In January, Wisconsin’s Presidential Preference Selection Committee selected three Democrats and 12 Republicans who will appear as candidates on the ballot for the Presidential Preference Vote. The committee, which has convened every four years since 1968, met in the State Capitol and approved the candidates from lists submitted by representatives of the two political parties permitted by statute to participate in the presidential primary. The Committee has the sole discretion to determine those individuals whose candidacies are generally recognized or advocat-

ed in the national news media for placement on Wisconsin’s presidential primary ballot. The candidates whose names will appear on the Republican party ballot include Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Jim Gilmore, Mike Huckabee, John Kasich, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum and Donald Trump. Names on the Democratic party ballot include Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley and Bernie Sanders. “Wisconsin’s primary ballot was set back in January,” Reid Magney, GAB’s public information officer, reported. “If any of those candidates drop out of the race nationally, their names remain on the ballot in Wisconsin.

Daylight savings time begins March 13 Don’t forget to “spring ahead” Sunday, March 13. Set your clocks forward one hour Saturday evening at bedtime, to be on time for Sunday’s activities.

Remaining loose bison euthanized in southest Wisconsin

Wisconsin health officials investigate bacterial infection

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) —A herd of buffalo is no longer roaming in southeastern Wisconsin. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department says the farmer who owned the herd decided to euthanize the remaining bison that were still wandering after escaping from their enclosure Saturday. Authorities say the farmer wanted to make sure no one was hurt by the wild animals. The roaming buffalo were spotted by some county highways. Ten bison had to be euthanized. Seven bison were safely corralled and are back at the farm in the Town of Paris. Sheriff Dave Beth agreed with the owner’s decision, saying the bison ``are wild animals and could have severely injured or killed anyone who happened to cross their path.” No one was hurt.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) —State health officials say they’re investigating the outbreak of a bacterial bloodstream infection in southern Wisconsin that may be a factor in 18 deaths. Health officer Karen McKeown says the infection has been detected in 44 people, with the majority over age 65. McKeown says all those infected have serious underlying health conditions. She says the 18 who died tested positive for Elizabethkingia, but it has not been determined if their deaths were caused by the infection, their health conditions, or both. Health officials say symptoms include fever, shortness of breath, chills or a bacterial skin infection. The health department has alerted health care providers and laboratories statewide about the infection. McKeown says finding the source of the bacteria affecting patients is a complex process.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. 16 PR 18 In the matter of the Estate of Lois Christenson PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth October 1, 1921 and date of death December 24, 2015, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 475 Golfview Lane, Apt. 217, Amery, Wisconsin 54001. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 3, 2016. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar February 25, 2016 James Krupa, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 168 Amery, Wisconsin 54001 715-268-8135 Bar Number 1003948 (March 8, 15, 22)

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IN MEMORIAM Remembering Caleb Mason Elmer on his 4th Birthday Born March 14, 2012 Happy Birthday Eyes that twinkle sunshine A smile that warms your heart That special look of innocence Remains while we’re apart We had you for a short while But you brought so many joys Now play in peace our little boy Enjoy your angel toys

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How healthy are we? How often do Polk County residents eat fruit or vegetables in a day? How many times do they exercise? Answers to these questions, along with county data and state trends, have been Help us compiled into a snapshot of the health of Polk County improve residents. This information – and your feedback at one of our these meetings – will help direct county and local initiahealth. tives aimed at improving the health of our residents. Come to any one of these meetings to learn more: Tuesday March 15 10:30-ll:30 a.m. Osceola Medical Center Tuesday March 15 4:30-5:30 p.m. Polk County Govt. Cntr. Thursday March 17 7:30-8:30 a.m. St. Croix Regional Med. Cntr. Thursday March 17 4:00-5:00 p.m. Amery Hospital and Clinic Please call Health Educator Mary Boe, Polk County Health Department, 715-485-8834, for more information. Brought to you by the Polk County Health Department, Amery Hospital and Clinic, Osceola Medical Center, St. Croix Regional Medical Center and others.

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TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street. MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Meeting Posting 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 5. Public Comment 6. Craig Moriak – Annual Building Inspection Report 7. Request to Re-Instate Vacated Portion of Road on Flos Court 8. Request to Re-Zone Parcel 032-00537-0000 from Agricultural to Commercial 9. Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 10. Presentation and Approval of Bills 11. Adopt Amery Airboat Agreement 12. New Business 13. Unfinished Business 14. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747

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Bid Solicitation Sealed bids in duplicate will be received by Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative for 2016 Roof Replacement until March 31, 2016 at 2:00 pm at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids shall be upon form provided in the Bidding Documents. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed and marked “2016 Roof Replacement”, with the name and address of the bidder, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Rick Kosloski Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative 1001 State Road 35 Centuria, WI 54824 The complete form shall be without alterations, additions, or erasures. All bids shall be on a lump sum basis. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to select the successful bidder from an overall evaluation, and not necessarily from the lowest bid. Bidding Documents are available for a fee via digital download at www.questcdn.com or www.inspec.com. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Paper copies of Bidding Documents can be ordered by contacting Northstar Imaging Services, Inc., 651-686-0477, for a nonrefundable fee plus shipping and handling. Copies of Bidding Documents will be on file and available for inspection at Inspec, 5801 Duluth Street, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422. Direct communications regarding this Project to Bruce Bungert, Inspec, 763-546-3434; bbungert@inspec.com Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form with Bid Security as described in the Instructions to Bidders. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on March 17, 2016 at 2:00 pm, at the project site, Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, 1001 State Road 35, Centuria, Wisconsin.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING CITY OF AMERY The Amery City Council of the City of Amery will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Amery City Hall located at 118 Center St., Amery, WI. The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit public input on the rezoning of the following property from R-3 Two-Family Condominium to I-1 Light Industrial. 1. W ½ SE NE, 20 Acres Just North of the Amery Airport The petitioner (owner) of the property is: City of Amery Darcy Long, City Administrator

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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: 5:30 p.m. Youth One-Way Club; 8 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting. Saturday: 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast. 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, March 9: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 6 p.m. Soup Supper at Elim; 7 p.m. Lenten service at Elim. Sunday, March 13: 8:30 a.m Sunday Youth Sessions; 9 a.m. Talent Stewardship Committee; 9:30 a.m. Social Ministry Committee; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship; 11:30 a.m. Youth Ed Committee; 4-6 pm. FUEL. Tuesday, March 15: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 9 a.m. Pack backpacks. 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, March 9: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 p.m. Lenten Meal; 6:30 p.m. Lenten service; 7:15 p.m. Choir. Thursday, March 10: 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible. Sunday, March 13: 8:30 a.m. The Story - Education Hour; 8:30 a.m. L-1 Confirmation; 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, March 15: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 10 a.m. The Story - Adult. 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 Wednesday, March 2: 5:30 p.m. Parish Meal and Intergenerational Activity at Deronda; 6-6:45 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Deronda; 6-6:45 p.m. 1st Communion session for 3rd-6th graders; 7 p.m. Worship at Deronda. Thursday, March 10: 9:30 a.m. Apple River Conference Pastor’s meeting; 5 p.m. Gather Meal at Deronda. Saturday, March 12: Walking Together Event at UW Eau Claire. Sunday, March 13: 1st Communion Sunday - 8 a.m. Worship. Monday, March 14: 6:30 p.m. NUIC Education Committee meeting; 7 p.m. Healthy Startup - Youth Development mtg. 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, March 9: 6 p.m. Supper; 7 p.m. Service; 7:45 p.m. Choir; 8 p.m. Council. Sunday, March 13: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 1 p.m. Snow Tubing; 2 p.m. FUEL. Tuesday, March 15: 5 p.m. Serve at Serenity Home; 6:30 p.m. Book Discussion. 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 Charlie Butt, lead pastor, Nick Buda, associate 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, March 9: 6 p.m. Supper; 7 p.m. Worship; 7:30 p.m. Hi League. Thursday, March 10: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Saturday, March 12: 8 a.m. Car Care. Sunday, March 13: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Choir; 3-5 p.m. FUEL at Turtle Lake Bowl. Tuesday, March 15: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 11 a.m. Evergreen; 1:30 p.m. Handbells; 6:30 p.m. Sons of Norway. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, March 9: 6 p.m. Soup; 7 p.m. Lenten Service. Thursday, March 10: 10 a.m. Priscilla Circle at Carrie Buhr’s; 2 p.m. Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments; 6:30 p.m. Church Council. Sunday, March 13: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship (Church Council Installation); 11 a.m. Church Potluck; 11 a.m. First Communion Class; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting. Monday, March 14: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 3 p.m. Service at Golden Age Manor. Tuesday, March 15: 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 10:15 a.m. (November-March); 9 a.m. Sunday school Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m. Wednesday: 5 p.m. Supper; 5:45 p.m. Lenten services. 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. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, March 9: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Supper/Intergenerational Activity at Deronda; 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Deronda; 6-6:45 p.m. 1st Communion session for 3rd-6th graders at Deronda; 7 p.m. Lent Worship at Deronda. Thursday, March 10: 9 a.m. Quilting; 9:30 a.m. Apple River Conference Pastor’s meeting at Deronda; 5 p.m. Gather Meal at Deronda. Saturday, March 12: Walking Together Event at UW Eau Claire. Sunday, March 13: 1st Communion Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Worship. Monday, March 14: 6:30 p.m. NUIC Education Committee meeting at Deronda; 7 p.m. Healthy Startup - Youth Development meeting at Deronda See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net

Who Are Your Brothers & Sisters? “Be praised, my Lord, through our sister Mother Earth, who feeds us and rules us, and produces various fruits with colored flowers and herbs.” —Saint Francis of Assisi, Canticle of the Sun

brother or sister is much more than someone who shares the same parentage. A brother or sister is someone who loves and supports you, who has your back when enemies surround you and gives you shelter when no one else will. Holy men and women have always reminded us that the “family of man” makes us all brothers and sisters. The Bible tells us repeatedly to treat widows, orphans and immigrants well, for they are God’s children and thus our brothers and sisters. Mystics and saints have taken this one step further in telling us that all of creation is God’s handiwork, and thus both the animate and inanimate parts of nature are also quite literally our brothers and sisters. Modern science elegantly demonstrates that we are all made of the same basic stuﬀ; the carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in every cell of our body is the same material from which the stars and planets are made, and the DNA which maintains our bodies is shared by every creature on the planet. We share more of that DNA with our human brothers than with our non-human ones, but it’s all the same basic stuﬀ. Treat the earth and all of its inhabitants as your brothers and sisters, for we are all children of the same God. – Christopher Simon

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AREA CHURCHES continued 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, March 9: 8:45 a.m. Bible Study; 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 1:30 p.m. Abigail Circle; 5 p.m. Lenten Supper; 6 p.m. Evening Prayer Group; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Worship; 7:15 p.m. BRB & Sr. Choir. Thursday, March 10: 8:15 a.m. Tops’ Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Appel River Conference at Deronda Luth. Saturday, March 12: NW Synod Walking Together in Eau Claire. Sunday, March 13: Council Installation - 9 a.m. Contemporary worship service w/Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Lenten Book Study; 3-5 p.m. FUEL Spare Time Lane; 6 p.m. Financial Peace University. Monday, March 14: 6:30 p.m Lion Den meeting. Tuesday, March 15: 1-3 p.m. Quilting; 6:30 p.m. Church Council meeting. 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, March 9: 5:30 p.m. Soup/Sandwich Supper; 7 p.m. Lenten service; 7:45 p.m. Choir practice. Thursday, March 10: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, March 13: 9:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. Monday, March 14: 10 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study. Tuesday, March 15: 9 a.m. Craft Day. 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.

Bible Study Schedule: Tuesday, March 15, NO Bible Study after 9 a.m. Communion Service. Special events: March 12 & 13, Bake Sale after Masses; Tuesday, March 15, Chrism Mass in Superior. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, March 9: 7 p.m. Midweek Lenten Service. Thursday, March 10: 7 p.m. Bible Study. Sunday, March 13: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, March 9: 7 p.m. Midweek Lenten service at St. John’s. Sunday, March 13: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship. Monday, March 14: Pastor visiting shut-ins; 6:30 p.m. 4-H meeting. Tuesday, March 15: 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 Bishop Patrick F. Roper 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, March 9: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Supper/Intergenerational Activity at Deronda; 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Deronda; 6-6:45 p.m. 1st Communion session for 3rd-6th graders at Deronda; 7 p.m. Lent Worship at Deronda. Thursday, March 10: 9:30 a.m. Apple River Conference Pastor’s meeting at Deronda; 5 p.m. Gather Meal at Deronda. Saturday, March 12: Walking Together Event at UW Eau Claire. Sunday, March 13: 9:30 a.m. Men in Mission Pancake Breakfast; 11 a.m. Worship; 11:45 a.m. Trinity Congregation Special meeting. Monday, March 14: 6:30 p.m. NUIC Education Committee meeting at Deronda; 7 p.m. Healthy Startup - Youth Development meeting at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, March 9: 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Supper; 5:50 p.m. Youth Worship Team practice; 6:15 p.m. Kids/Youth/ Adults. March 11-12: Women Ministries Renewal Conference. Saturday, March 12: 7 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast at UCC. Sunday, March 13: Camp Promo; 8:30 a.m. Mighty OAKS/ Confirmation/Youth; 8:45 a.m. Adult Class; 9:30 a.m. Youth Worship Team Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service; Choir practive after lunch; Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser for LBBC scholarships - everyone welcome! Tuesday, March 15: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 8:45 a.m. Women’s Bible Study at UCC; 6:45 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at Lynn Pickard’s. 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, March 9: 5:15 p.m. Soup & Sandwich Supper; 5:45 p.m. Confirmation classes and HS Youth; 6:15 p.m. Education Committee; 7 p.m. Lenten Worship service. Thursday, March 10: 10:30 a.m. Lenten Bible Study. Sunday, March 13: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 9:15 a.m. Ladies meeting; 11:30 a.m. Youth Ministry meeting. Tuesday, March 15: 6 p.m. Stewardship Committee; 7 p.m. Church Council.. 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.

Civil rights investigation possible at youth prison MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Federal officials looking into abuse allegations at Wisconsin's youth prison are trying to determine if criminal charges are warranted and whether another investigation into civil rights violations is in order. In addition to the criminal investigation headed by the FBI, federal agents are also looking into the possibility of a pattern of civil rights violations at Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls in northern Wisconsin, according to U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil. He said that after the evidence is reviewed, the findings will be sent to U.S. Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, who heads the U.S. Department of Justice's civil rights division. If a new investigation is ordered, the state could face a lawsuit or consent decree mandating changes.

Allegations of abuse first came to light in December when state Department of Justice agents began an investigation into claims at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake ranging from sexual assault to misconduct in public office. Milwaukee County recently talked about pulling its inmates from the prison, putting the future of the Lincoln Hills School _ and dozens of juvenile offenders _ in limbo. If the county follows through, Lincoln Hills would lose more than half its population and half its operating budget, which comes largely from county payments of $284 per day per youth. The approximately $13 million funding loss would mean significant cuts or possible closure of the troubled facility, leaving uncertainty about where the remaining 50 to 100 youth would be housed.

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Heidi L. Gross Viebrock (Belle)

Elaine M. Cress

Lester C. Frank

Age 44 joined her partner/husband (Leon Viebrock) of over 16 yrs. in heaven on Feb. 24th 2016. Heidi was born in Jamestown, ND on 12-31-1971. Heidi spent most of her life in Frederic and Osceola WI. Heidi was diagnosed 2 years ago with Hamman Rich syndrome, a rare and fatal lung disease. She fought for life right up until the day she passed. Heidi is survived by her mother, Debra Olson Hedke (Brad Hedke) of Cumberland, her father, DavidGross (Linda) of Fargo, ND. Children, Marcus Gross, Peyton Viebrock and step daughter Nicole Viebrock, all of Osceola, WI. Sister, Dawn Radtke of Fargo and Jeremy Gross (Sheri) of Boyceville, WI. Step brothers Keith and Kendall Struxness of ND. Grandson Miles Gross (mom Heather Kralewski) of New Richmond, WI. Many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special friend, Brandon Raethz of Fargo, ND who helped her and stayed with her until the end of her life. Predeceased by her husband, Leon Viebrock, unborn baby in heaven, grandparents, great grandparents and other family members. A celebration of life will be held this summer when her ashes will be combined with Leon's and they will be set free together. A notice will be posted when this will happen. Heidi loved life. She loved everything outdoors including camping, fishing, traveling, crafting, collecting old items and cooking for others. She had a soft spot in her heart for the homeless. She had experienced it first hand and would help anyone in need if she could. Heidi had a heart of gold. She worked hard to obtain her LPN nurses license, even after a horrific motorcycle accident. Most of all, Heidi looked forward to each new day and what it brought. Our dearly loved Heidi shall grieve for her husband nor suffer again. Memorials preferred. Heidi had no insurance but all memorials above costs will go to her children. Cards and or memorials may be sent to: Heidi's memorial acct. C/O Debra Hedke 2568 40th St. Cumberland, WI. 54829

Elaine M. Cress, age 94 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at her home. Elaine Marie Cress was born on January 18, 1922, in Glenwood City, WI, the daughter of Henry & Cecilia (Rosciszewski) Berends. She grew up in the Glenwood City area, was baptized and confi rmed at St. John’s Catholic Church there and she attended country school. Elaine was married to Herbert P. Cress on June 13, 1942 at St. Patrick’s Catholic church in Erin Prairie, WI. Together they made their home in Forest Township where they operated a dairy farm and raised three sons, Raymond, Kenneth and Ronald. In addition to farming, Elaine and Hub owned and operated the Midway Bar in Clear Lake from 1963 to 1970 before moving to Clear Lake in 1969. Elaine was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church, serving with St. John's Guild for many years. She enjoyed embroidery, gardening, cooking and doing puzzles. Elaine especially loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert “Hub” Cress; parents, Henry and Cecilia Berends; grandson, Joshua Cress; brother, Francis Berends; sisters, Delores Lechner, Adeline Larson, Angeline Olson, Arliss Warmuth, Adelaide Brathal, and Vivian Booth. Survived by sons, Raymond Cress of Clear Lake, Kenneth (Susan) Cress of Clear Lake, and Ronald (Ileene) Cressof Clear Lake; Grandchildren Jennifer Johnson of Minneapolis, MN, Troy (Sandy) Cress of Clayton, Jason (Jessica) Cress of Centuria, Nathan Cress of Minneapolis, MN, Charissa (Ron) Dorn of Danbury; Great-Grandchildren, Asher Cress, Anneka Cress, Moriah Cress, Danny Wampole, Jersey Wampole, Wyatt Wampole, Daisy Dorn, Dahlia Dorn, AnnaDora Dorn, Wayne Dorn, Duke Dorn, Archer Dorn, Jacquelyn Olson and Kayla Olson; sisters, Audrey Smith and JoAnn (Tom) Donahue; brother and sister-in-law, Evie Berends and Fred Warmuth; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 am, on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clear Lake with Fr. John Long officiating. Music was provided by Marian Schmitz and St. John’s Choir. Visitation was on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 4 - 7 pm at the Scheuermann Funeral Home and one hour before the service on Saturday at the church. Casket Bearers were Asher Cress, Jason Cress, Nathan Cress, Troy Cress, Ron Dorn and Jennifer Johnson. Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake, WI Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Clear Lake handled the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Lester C. Frank, age 82 of Clear Lake, WI, died on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery, WI. Lester Carver Frank was born on August 20, 1933, in Forest Township, St. Croix County, the son of Lester & Delia (Bethke) Frank. He grew up in Forest Township, was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church there and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Glenwood City. Lester attended country school in Forest and later attended Clear Lake High School. He was married to Berdenne Sempf on July 6, 1951 in Stillwater, MN. Together they farmed in Forest Township for many years and raised three children, Carla. Mary, and Larry. In 1995, Lester retired from farming and worked seasonally at Friday Canning in New Richmond until 2010. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, bowling, gardening, canning and riding motorcycle. Lester was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Larry; parents, Lester and Delia; sister, Rosie Soderberg. Survived by spouse Berdenne Frank of Clear Lake, daughters, Carla (Steve) Balcsik of Gordon, and Mary Porter (Denny Benson) of Clear Lake; Grandchildren, Brian Frank of Minneapolis, MN, Mia Porter (Ken Sutherland) of Somerset, Stephenie (Nick) Curran of Neenah, and Brandon (Samantha) Balcsik of Woodsboro; Great Grandchildren, Taylor Porter, Karly Porter and Tyler Lombardo; sisters and brother, Allan (Jean) Frank of Clayton, Marilyn (Layne) Norling of Jackson, MN and Carol Peche of St. Paul, MN; brother-in-law, Dean Soderberg of Clear Lake; relatives, family and friends. Visitation was Thursday, March 4, 2016 4 - 7 pm at the Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI Memorial Service was on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, with Pastor Ellery Groth officiating. Music was provided by Judy Weber. Interment at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Bob Nelson Bob Nelson, age 89, died on March 5, 2016 at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bob was born on May 6, 1926 to Rev. A. B. and Esther Nelson in Chicago, Illinois. He spent his formative years in Tacoma, Washington and Ashland, Wisconsin. Bob and Vergie were married on May 29, 1954 in Stanchfield, MN. The couple resided in Joel, and then Clear Lake, WI where they raised their three children. Bob was employed by public schools as a K-12 music instructor. In 1979, Bob and Vergie moved to Stanchfield, MN. Retirement brought them back to Wisconsin in 1993 where they enjoyed time with friends. Bob Nelson is survived by daughter Barb and her husband Dan Eckert, son Kurt Nelson, daughter-inlaw Andrea Nelson, seven grandchildren: Kari and Koby Eckert, Luke, Matthew, Joshua, Allegra and Serena. He was preceded in death by his wife Vergie and son Jon Nelson. The memorial service will be held at Lyngblomsten Care Center Chapel, 1415 Almond Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108 on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 3:00 PM.

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AREA BOWLING Spare Time Bowl Bar & Grill, Turtle Lake MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Clear Lake Auto .................................. 54 Austad’s Super Valu.......................... 45 No Wicks Moravit ...............................40 Bye .............................................................8 Division 2 Countyline Dairy..................................67 Spare Time Bowl.................................55 Bowlin Buddies...................................46 Becker’s Truckin.................................. 45 High game: Virginia Carlson 242, Sheila LaBlanc 220, Judy Ullom 217, Gwen Johannsen 210, Connie Graber 203, Deanne Moravitz 197, Linda Shafer 184, Debbie Anderson 183, Lori Larson 180, Karen DeGolier 176. High series: Sheila LaBlanc 564, Gwen Johannsen 546, Virginia Carlson 527, Judy Ullom 525, Connie Graber 523, Lori Larson 522, Deanne Moravitz 505, Linda Shafer 486, Karen DeGolier 479, Debbie Anderson 476. SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED COUPLES Division 1 Lundgren/Kuhrt................................. 28 Yeske/Nevin .........................................27 Becker/Monson ...................................25 Nottom/Zemke...................................24 Wick/Heintz .........................................22 Anderson/Johnson ............................ 18 Hegg/Carlson....................................... 16 Division 2 Brown/Everson .................................. 36 Becker .....................................................27 Larson/Kern .........................................25 BBT ..........................................................23 Off Constantly......................................22

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Kiana Falls leaps into her coach and father’s arms following the sectional win on Saturday. Fall is coaching three sets of sisters, including two of his daughters.

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The Clayton girls basketball team celebrates after winning the sectional championship on Saturday. The squad makes the second appearance at state in the school’s history on Friday.

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Left to right:Kailey Ketz, Jaedyn Bussewitz, Kiana Fall, Mady Cardinal, Cammie Ketz, McKenna Larson, Jensyn Bussewitz, Mackinzie Fall, Alison Leslie

Clayton faces old foe in second appearance at state BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clayton’s eighth-ranked Division 5 girls’ basketball team stamped its place in school history on Saturday with a 61-47 victory over Bayfield. The win earned the Bears their third title of the season and punched their ticket to the WIAA state tournament for only the second time in school history. The 2015-16 Bears won the Lakeland Central Conference with 12-0 record and went on to blast ninth-ranked Flambeau, 53-36, in the regional championship game. Their only loss of the season came on Dec. 19 when they were defeated 49-42 to Chippewa Falls McDonell Central – which ended its season with a regional loss to Flambeau. As fate would have it, the Bears will have a chance at redemption in the state tournament when they face the same team that sent them packing back in 1995 – Barneveld – on Friday in Green Bay. Clayton’s 1995 state tourna-

ment team was coached by Ed Langham and starred his daughter Alison. Barneveld went on to win the WIAA Division 4 state title that year and finished the season with 26-1 overall record. That state championship sparked a string of 10 state tournament appearances, including six state titles, for Barneveld in the last 20 years. The Six Rivers – Eastern Conference Champion and two-time defending state champs appear to be equally as talented this year as they enter the state tourney boasting a 27-0 record and a No. 1 ranking. This year’s Clayton team is a family in more ways than one as the eight-person squad includes three sets of sisters. “I have two daughters on the team,” sixth-year Clayton Head Coach Kevin Fall said. “As we spend the off-season playing basketball and traveling around to different tournaments, we always talk about the ultimate dream of playing at the state tournament.” After Saturday’s win, his

youngest daughter, Kiana, jumped in his arms and told him their dream had come true. “It has been very special for me having the opportunity to coach all of my daughters,” Coach Falls said. Sam graduated last year. Mackinzie is a junior, and Kiana is a freshman. “Having only eight players has bonded the team together even closer when faced with adversity or challenges in games. Practices are pretty intense with the sisters being highly competitive, but come game time they have each others’ backs. All eight of them get along like sisters, they are very close. We’ve recruited (junior high) players, alumni, and anybody else willing to help us practice. It’s been most difficult to give the kids a good look when preparing for quality opponents with limited numbers. Adversity builds character, and they have certainly built character throughout the season.” And all eight players have been through this environment before as they played together

on this year’s state tournament qualifying volleyball team. “Hopefully that experience will take away some of the jitters for us,” Fall said. “The juniors and one senior on my team have all played at the Resch Center in Green Bay in the state volleyball tournament the last three years to end their regular volleyball season.” Fall emphasized that the key to his team’s postseason success is that the girls understand the game of basketball and the strategies they try to implement. “They really are students of the game,” he said. They have found a formula for utilizing individual strengths as a team to produce their highest quality of basketball at the end of the season. Although the squad is small in numbers, Coach Fall said that formula has given his team depth. “We have thrived on fatiguing our opponent by using all eight of our players in games,” he said. “They each bring something different to the game for our team. We have

also had great upper class leadership by the senior Cammie Ketz and Juniors Mackinzie Fall, McKenna Larson, and Jensyn Bussewitz. This may be the first year conference, regional and sectional title’s for the Bears under Coach Fall, but he and his girls have no intentions of letting their dreams stop there. Clayton (26-1) takes on Barneveld (27-0) in the first state tournament of the day on Friday at 9:05 a.m. The winner plays again on Saturday at 11:05 a.m. for the state title against the winner of Friday’s Assumption (23-4)/Fall River state semifinal. “I feel very honored and privileged to coach this group of girls,” said Fall. “They are all three sport athletes, honor roll students, great role models on and off the court, and have a lot of personal character. They represent the Clayton community in a first class way! … They are a product of our fine community.”

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Beau Helin scores a layup in the Warriors’ 64-30 victory against Spooner March 1. Helin had eight points in the victory, the opening round of regional play.

Amery boys dominate Spooner in regional play BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ basketball team began post-season play on March 1 with a 64-30 regional win over the Spooner Rails at home. While shot and rebound numbers were similar between the two teams, Amery hit shots at double the percentage of the Rails and walked away with the 34-point victory. Riley Waltz led the Warriors,

who finished 26-for-58 from the field, with 19 points and three assists. Seth Amundsen added 11 points and five rebounds. Brett Schulte put on a stunning defensive show, collecting seven blocked shots, two steals and 11 rebounds (nine defensive). He also added eight points. Beau Helin posted eight points and two assists. Connor McBrayer added six points, four blocked shots, four steals, five rebounds

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Amery High School once again nominates two outstanding student athletes for WIAA’s prestigious Scholar Athlete program. Seniors Alicia Monson and Bennett Paulson will sit with nominees from other Middle Border Conference Schools at an awards banquet on March 30. Statewide, four boys and four girls will be chosen from each WIAA division to accept the award on May 1. The last Amery student to make that elite list was 2004 graduate, Daniel Hegg. Each finalist receives a medallion, certificate, and special plaque for display in the school’s trophy case. The WIAA Scholar Athlete program began in 1984. Each WIAA member school may nominate one boy and one girl for the honor. Awardees are selected based on both athletic and academic achievement, and this year’s Amery nominees are both exceptional candidates.

Bennett Paulson Bennett Paulson is the son of Eric & Terri Paulson of Amery. His athletic honors include lettering in soccer three years, wrestling four years, and baseball three years. Bennett is a two-time conference champ in wrestling, sophomore all-conference pitcher, and junior and senior all-conference goalkeeper in soccer. He is a four-time state qualifier in wrestling, and 2015 182lb state champion. He has been team captain for soccer, wrestling and baseball in both his junior and senior years. Academically Bennett has maintained a 3.6 GPA, and participated in student council all four years of high school. He’s had a lead role in two high school musicals, participated in Jazz choir for three years, and been a band and choir member for four years. As far as athletics contributing to his development, Bennett says, “There are many

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Seniors Alicia Monson and Bennett Paulson were named Amery’s 2016 WIAA Scholar Athlete nominees, and will be recognized at a Middle Border Conference Scholar Athlete Banquet on March 30. if named one of eight Division 2 awardees statewide, they will attend the state banquet on May 1. Left to right are Amery High School Principal Shawn Doerfler, Alicia Monson, Bennett Paulson, Athletic Director Josh Gould, and Athletic Secretary Pam Rogarge.

values that I have taken out of my sports career, but there are a certain few that stick out more than others. These values are visible in my everyday life, and will be for the rest of it. Firstly, that being proactive allows myself to design the life that I choose, and that excuses simply prevent me from this. Next, that Cervantes had it right in saying “the journey is better than the inn,” the thrill comes from the journey, not the destination. Lastly, that “you have to climb the mountain to see the view,” that hard work always pays off, and seeing the view doesn’t mean much without the climb.” Bennett credits his brothers as role models in his success. “My brother Gabe has always been a shining example for

me on how to work hard, get the most out of life, and most importantly while doing all that, giving back and trying to be a better person. Preston has always shown me the hard way of doing things, whether I enjoyed it or not. He taught me the importance of working hard, and most importantly displays how to do it. I like to think that I am a good balance between these two men, and I could not be more impressed with them.” After high school, Bennett will attend the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. He hopes to continue wrestling and major in Business Management.

Alicia Monson Alicia is the daughter of Jay

and Beth Monson. She has lettered in Cross Country all four years of high school, basketball her sophomore and junior years, and track three years so far in her high school career. Alicia’s athletic record thus far is as follows: Conference awards: Cross Country: 9- 6th place, 1st Team All-Conference 11- Conference Champion 12Conference Champion. Track and Field: 9- 3rd 1600 m run, 3rd 3200 m relay 10- Champion 800 m run, Champion 1600 m run, Champion 3200 m relay 11- Champion 1600 m run, Champion 3200 m run, 3rd 3200 m relay. Sectional awards: Cross Country: 11- Sectionals Champion 12- Sectionals

Champion Track and Field: 10- Sectionals 800 m and 1600 m Champion 11- Sectionals 1600 m and 3200 m Champion, 4th 3200 m relay. State Championships: Track & Field, 2015 Division 2 State Champion in the 3200m Run, 2nd place in the 1600m. Cross Country, 2014 Division 2-3rd Place, 2015 Division 2-State Champion. Alicia also adds to her athletic honors with Cross Country MVP for grades 10 & 11, and District Runner of the Year, MVP, and Captain in grade 12. She was also a track MVP in grades 10 & 11. Academically, Alicia’s GPA sits at 4.295, with a list of accomplishments including WBCA 3rd Team Academic All-State, Grade 11 and 12 Academic All-State for Cross County, National Honor Society, A-honor Roll, Academic Excellence, and Citizenship Letter. Alicia is also very active elsewhere within her school and community. Her activities include student council, school musical, French club, Jazz choir, Jazz band, Solo and Ensemble, volunteer at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Service Delegate for River Valley Girl Scouts, and volunteering for various youth events. Alicia credits two of her coaches as being influential in her success. About Cross Country Coach Paul Enslin, she says, “He showed me the importance of commitment and doing what I choose to do to the best of my ability.” And of Track Coach Kelsey Faschingbauer, she adds, “She has taught me to work hard to achieve my goals while taking time to have fun with it. I appreciate her confidence as a woman in her career field and in her role as a coach.” Alicia plans to continue running Cross Country and Track for UW Madison. She’s not yet decided on a career field, but thinks it may be nutrition related.

Bantams third at State Amery 9, Monroe 6

Goals: Fletcher Kjeseth, Noah Ward 2, Jackson Henningsgard 3, Grady Martin 2, McAdam Smith Assists: Jackson Henningsgard 2, Mackenzie Mike, Wyatt Johnson, Miles Troff 2, McAdam Smith , Grady Martin, Pake Brown Saves: Josh Bohn 17

Amery 1, Baldwin 7

Assists: Mackenzie Mike Saves: Josh Bohn 27

Amery 8, Rhinelander 6 Goals: McAdam Smith 2, Grady Martin 3, Jackson Henningsgard 2 Assists: Fletcher Kjeseth 3, Noah Ward 2, Jackson Henningsgard 3, Miles Troff, Mackenzie Mike, McAdam Smith Saves: Josh Bohn 13

Goals: Pake Brown Back Row: Coach Kyle Shultz, Derek Rademaker, Pake Brown, Bauer Panek, Grady MartinMiddle Row: Miles Troff, Noah Ward, Wyatt Johnson, Zach Sobczak, Jack Alton, Marty Hellie, Coach Kevin Smith First Row: Layton Borst, McAdam Smith, Jackson Henningsgard, Fletcher Kjeseth, Mackenzie Mike, Ally Dahlberg. Goalie Josh Bohn

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Warriors fall to Northwestern in regionals BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

March 4 marked the end of the road for the Amery boys’ basketball team as it fell, 64-42, to Northwestern in the second round of regional play. The Warriors were solid shooters throughout the night, hitting 42 percent of their shots, but just didn’t have enough opportunities to make a run for the win. Northwestern, on the other hand, sank four extra buckets and 14 additional free throws to earn the decisive victory. Three Warriors made it into double figures with Beau Helin leading the way. Helin tallied 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals – all team highs. Brett Schulte added 12 points and four rebounds. Connor McBrayer posted 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Schulte accounted for two of Amery’s four 3-pointers on the night. Also scoring for Amery were Riley Waltz (three points), Seth Amundsen (two points) and Lane Christensen (two points). Waltz and Christensen also added two assists each. Amery finished the season with a 12-12 overall record while Hearth O’North Conference Champion Northwestern improved to 18-5 with a 5851 win over Hayward in the regional final. Northwestern will take on Prescott in a sectional battle on March 10.

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Connor McBrayer comes down with one of his eight rebounds against Northwestern.

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Beau Helin lead the Warriors in scoring with 13 points.

All conference honors for Granica, Jensen Two members of the Amery Girls Basketball team have received post season honors. Madelyn Granica was named to first team Middle Border All conference. She averaged 14 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game. Jillian Jensen was named to to second team all conference. She averaged 8 points per game and 5 rebounds per game. Here is the complete list of all conference players:

First Team

Tori Martell (MVP)- Somerset Alyssa Nilssen- Baldwin-Woodville Mia Krogseng- St. Croix Central Haley Bassett- Somerset Emma Landry- St. Croix Central Madelyn Granica- Amery

Second Team

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State Champion Squirts! Amery Squirt 3B won their State Championship game in a 4 to 3 victory over Monroe this Saturday. Leading up to the championship game, the team defeated Rhineland 7-0, and Beaver Dam 4-3. Back Row are coaches Dave Welu, Ryan Kelly & Chris Heinn, middle row is Lance Babcock, Jacob Welu, Jacob Maxon, Lincoln Heinn, and Elliot Greene. Middle row: Kobe Stinson, Ike Hoffman. Front row: Noah Martinson, Aaron Mork, Jason Walter, and Michael Kelly. Congratulations State Champs!

Hannah Alme- Baldwin-Woodville Emily Carlson- Osceola Heather Furlong- Prescott Kaitlyn Struemke- Somerset Brooke Evenson- Baldwin-Woodville Jillian Jensen- Amery

Honorable Mention

Abbie Rivard- Somerset Natalie Feuerhelm- Ellsworth Kalli Cress- St. Croix Central Hallie Kaczmarski- New Richmond Sydney Steivang- Osceola

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Clayton Bears Girls Basketball

Division 5 Sectional CHAMPIONS

Clayton Bears - Division 5 Sectional Champions Left to right: Managers Kyler Rundquist, Emily Lange and Grace King. Players McKenna Larson, Jensyn Bussewitz, Kiana Fall, Cammie Ketz, Jaedyn Bussewitz, Mackinzie Fall, Alison Leslie, Kailey Ketz

Good Luck at the State Tournament in Green Bay on Friday, March 11, at 9:05 a.m. This Congratulatory message is paid for by the following area businesses: Amery/Clear Lake True Value Amery Free Press Berghammer Builders Bergmann’s Greenhouses Amery Hospital & Clinic Citizens State Bank

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. (Wayne Gretzkt-hockey player) Carolyn Lumsden Muffins are welcome any time of the day. These taste like banana bread 715-483-9738

and are good warm or room temp. They freeze well, too. Recipe makes 16 muffins. BANANA BREAD MUFFINS Mix together: 2 c. mashed bananas (about 3 ripe bananas) 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/4 c. water (or add more milk) Combine, add to the above, and mix until just combined: 1 T. ground flaxseed meal or wheat germ (optional) 2 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. soda 1/2 c. sugar (or honey – if using honey, add to the first ingredients) Mix in (optional): Chopped nuts, choc. chips, raisins, craisins, etc. Put into 16 greased/sprayed or lined muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until done (toothpick test). If you like chocolate and pecans, this may be a recipe to try. TURTLE BARS Combine well: 2 c. flour 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. butter, softened Put into a 9x13” baking pan and pat to cover area. Add on top and arrange: 1 c. pecan halves Combine in saucepan and bring to a boil: 1/2 c. butter 1/2 c. brown sugar Stir constantly and boil for 3 minutes. Spoon mixture over the arranged pecans. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle on top: 1 c. milk chocolate chips Let stand 2-3 minutes and then gently swirl the chips with a knife/spatula, leaving some whole, if desired. Let cool before cutting into bars. Hint: You can add some whole or chopped pecans on top of the chocolate after you have swirled it to add more nuts and be even more appealing.

This casserole is filled with yummy ingredients. If you have leftover chicken, it will be quicker but you can start from fresh chicken also. If you have leftover chicken, disregard the first steps to cook chicken. You will need 8-10 flour tortillas. Don’t let the long list of ingredients discourage you from trying this. This can be ready to eat in about an hour. LAYERED RANCH STYLE CHICKEN CASSEROLE In large skillet, over medium heat, cook until brown and cooked through: 2 T. olive or veg. oil 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts Remove from pan and cut into bite-sized pieces. In same skillet add and sauté until tender: 2 T. butter 1 small onion, chopped Add and sauté 3-4 minutes more: 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Add and stir in to combine: 1 c. chicken broth 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of mushroom soup 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of chicken soup 1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes (with green chilies, if desired) 1/2 tsp. salt (less if desired) 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder Add the cooked (or leftover) chicken and cook until hot, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Lightly grease/spray a 9x13” baking dish. Spread 1/4 of the chicken mixture on the bottom of the dish to coat. Cut the flour tortillas into 1/2” strips. Put half of the strips on top of the chicken mixture. Add half of the chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle on top: 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese Repeat the layers. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Remove cover and bake another 5 or 10 minutes until cheese is melted. Serves 8 or more depending on amount served.

NO-FAIL CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE Butter an 8x8” square pan (or line with parchment paper). Make room in refrigerator for the pan. Melt together (in MW or double boiler): 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 c. peanut butter, creamy 1/2 c. butter Stir to combine well and add: 1 c. powdered sugar Stir until well combined and put into prepared pan. Store in refrigerator. To make a 9x13” pan, double the recipe. Tip: Removing sticky residue on jars and cans, after removing the labels, can be difficult and frustrating. But try this. Mix together equal amounts of baking soda and veg. oil. Spread this paste over the sticky area and let set for 10 minutes. Use a paper towel to wipe paste off. Wash the container.

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This soup is like a famous restaurant’s soup. It can be a slimmed-down recipe using low fat milk, if you want. COPY-CAT CREAMY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP Heat a heavy sauce pan over medium heat, add and melt: 2 T. butter Add and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring until it becomes translucent: 1/2 medium chopped onion Add, stir into the onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring: 2 T. flour Slowly add, stirring constantly: 3 c. chicken stock 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk (skim or reg.) Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes. Add, cover and continue to simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until carrots are done: 1 c. carrots, shredded 1 pkg. (16 oz.) broccoli florets 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg Whisk in and let simmer for another 5 minutes or until melted: 4 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese When cheese is melted, taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4.

Make this quick and easy peanut butter fudge.

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SUNDAY

THURSDAY

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 7 pm Alcholics Anonymous 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority monthly board meeting in the AHA office 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 12 pm Potluck, 1 pm Bingo, 8 pm Alcholics Anonymous 4:30-7 pm Lenten Fish Fry at St. Joseph Catholic Church

9 am Ruby’s Pantry food distribution at Congregational Church

TUESDAY

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Grief Support, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 5:45-7:15 pm Amery Youth Baseball/Little League Registration in the Middle School Cafeteria

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 9:30 am Dr. Toftness Seminar, 1 pm Wii Games, 5:30 pm Stamping & Scrapbooking

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 pm Bingo at the Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Mah Jong, 10 am-1 pm Health & Wellness Expo, 6 pm Lee Elmer Music Night, 8 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Animals hide their pain from us very effectively. Unless you know what to look for, a shake of the head, pepper flakes in the coat or a limping gait can easily be to misread. That’s why when we received a call from a woman who said she had found a young pup near Highway 8 and it was limping, we hoped it was just a sprain. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The pup came to the shelter without a known owner, as a stray from the side of the road. She held her left hind leg off the ground, peg-legging it with her right, as if she didn’t have a care in the world. This five month old, female Australian Shepherd Mix was happy to see us, excited to meet everyone and anyone. It was apparent to us, this young pup was seriously injured. No owner appeared and we feared that the leg was broken. If we were right and quick action was not taken, the leg would heal badly or not at all and would require an amputation. So off to the vet Ms. Mazey went. The X-ray’s told us that Mazey had a spiral fracture. Her full recovery would require a splint on that leg for six weeks. Lucky for Mazey, puppy bones heal quickly and with diligent care, she will be as good as new. Mazey’s bandaged splint must be rewrapped once a week. Each trip outside to potty requires a plastic bag to be tied over her hind leg to keep it dry and clean. Her energy level is that of a

young pup and daily walks, socializing in the lobby and learning basic obedience are her routine. After two weeks, she was running around the shelter as if she were a normal puppy. Mazey loves chasing stuffed animals and lounging in her cushioned bed. She seems to have a perpetual smile on her face. She is all white with patches of blue merle on her ears and body. Her eyes are a piercing blue, her nose is pink. Mazey will be looking for her new home. If you or someone you know would be interested in Ms. Mazey, please contact the shelter. We will be taking applications for consideration for amazing Mazey. Ten animals were adopted last week! Hurray! And to top it off, most of them had been at the shelter for more than two months. Janice, the shorthair Tortie, came to the shelter on October 13, with two kittens. After foster care, the kittens were easily adopted, but Janice remained. After five months, she found a place to call home. Janice will be a companion to a young family. She will assist them with mouse control; exactly the position Janice was hoping for. Marble was with the shelter for three months. She went home with her friend Lucy, a White and Tabby who had only been at the shelter for one and a half months. After two months, Clementine, Nyssa, Grady and Buddy found homes. Chad, Sybil and Nadine were only at the shelter for a month or less. They all need homes. It just takes a little longer for some. A longer stay only means they haven’t yet met their special someone. That’s why there is no time limit on the length of stay; animals remain until they are adopted at Arnell Humane Society. 715 268-7387 (PETS) or online: ARNELLHUMANE. ORG and Facebook

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Students invited to help design 2017 State Park Sticker MADISON - Wisconsin high school students have until April 13, 2016 to submit entries for the 2017 Wisconsin state park sticker design contest. The contest is open to all high school age students (ninth through twelfth grades) attending public, private or parochial schools in Wisconsin. The winning design will be displayed on more than 265,000 vehicles. The design must be the artist's original creation and cannot be copied or duplicated from previously published art, including photographs, clip art or electronic graphic images. Photographs or photo manipulations are not accepted. Contest rules, a design template and entry form are available by searching the Department of Natural Resources website, dnr.wi.gov, for keyword "contest."

The winning design for the 2016 Wisconsin State Parks admission sticker was designed by Rachael Wirth, a senior at Appleton North High School. Beginning this year, electronic submissions

2016 Winning Sticker designed by Rachael Wirth, a senior at Appleton North High School.

will be accepted as well as hard copy submissions. Students can submit their artwork in one of the two following ways: 1. Entries may be sent electronically via email.

Anarene Evenson Mrs. Curtis’ 5th grade class

Students should scan the completed entry form as a pdf, and email the entry form file along with the design file (accepted formats are .pdf and .eps) to DNRWisconsinParks@ wisconsin.gov. 2. Entries may be mounted on an 8-by-10inch white matte or poster board and covered by clear acetate (or plastic wrap which is secured by tape on the backside) for protection. Students should not laminate the design. The entry form must be securely attached to the back. Each entry submitted in this way must be securely wrapped and mailed to: Sticker Design Contest, DNR/Bureau of Parks & Recreation, PO Box 7921, Madison WI 537077921. Entries can also be hand delivered to the State Natural Resources Building, 101 S Webster St., Madison.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Literacy littles First four Tuesdays in March at 10:30 a.m. Practice the six skills of early literacy with the interactive program series. Early release / No school programs Looking for something to do over the upcoming break? We’re holding a Minecraft party on March 24 at 1 p.m. On March 25 at 10:30 p.m., join us at the Golden Age Manor for a library-sponsored juggling and comedy show perfect for the whole family. On March 28 at 2 p.m., we’ll be back in the library and showing “Lego Star Wars: the Yoda Chronicles.” 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. 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 groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature. The Young Adult Book Club for Adults meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. to discuss all of the awesome YA titles out there. The Movie Book Club watches a movie based on a book on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m.; the book discussion follows on the second Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device?

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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.

Registration now open for Winter Outdoor Skills camp at Crex Youth ages 8-15 who are interested in learning more about science and conservation are encouraged to attend a Winter Outdoor Skills Camp at Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area March 21 - 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. These camps help maintain outdoor traditions and prepare youth for a lifetime of outdoor pursuits. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides a hands-on introduction to snowshoeing, survival concepts, and wildlife conservation. Classes will incorporate both indoor and outdoor activities. Preliminary registration is required - space will be limited to 20

students. Parents are welcome to attend, and participants should bring insulated winter clothing and boots and a water bottle. Snacks and refreshments will be provided onsite. For registration information, contact Kristi Pupak, DNR wildlife conservation educator, at 715-463-2739. Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area is located at 102 East Crex Ave., Grantsburg, Wis. Wildlife conservation education programs are supported by Friends of Crex. For more information, visit www.crexmeadows.org.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS AMERY Monday, March 14— 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: Chicken nuggets, brown rice/carrots, garden bar, fruit choices. IS/MS lunch: Chicken nuggets; Mandarin chicken; brown rice/carrots. HS lunch: Chicken nuggets; Mandarin chicken; Uncrustable; brown rice/carrots.

Tuesday, March 15— 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: Deli tur-

key sandwich, baked chips, garden bar, fruit choices. IS/MS lunch: Deli turkey sandwich; chicken salad croissant; baked chips. HS lunch: Deli turkey sandwich; Chicken salad croissant; Uncrustable; baked chips.

Wednesday, March 16 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: Pizza, pasta salad, garden bar, fruit choices. IS/MS lunch: Pizza; Corn dog; pasta salad. HS lunch: Pizza; Corn dog; Uncrustable; pasta salad.

Thursday, March 17— 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: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast/ green beans, garden bar, fruit choices. IS/MS lunch: Homemade spaghetti; garlic toast/green beans. HS lunch: Homemade spaghetti; Box lunch; Uncrustable; cauliflower/broccoli w/ cheese, side kick juice cup.

Friday, March 18— 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: Warrior burger, potato wedges/baked beans, garden bar, fruit choices. IS/MS lunch: Hot dog; Warrior burger; potato wedges/ baked beans. HS lunch: Hot dog; Warrior burger; Uncrustable; potato wedges/baked beans.

CLEAR LAKE Monday, March 14— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal, chocolate chip “Ultimate Breakfast Round.” Elementary lunch: Pizza casserole and breadstick or peanut butter sandwich, salad bar, sliced pears. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, “UBR” (chocolate chip), Pop Tart, sausage links, cereal bar, banana bread. High school lunch: Pizza casserole or crispy chicken salad, breadstick, steamed corn, garden salad, grapes, applesauce.

Tuesday, March 15— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and “Scooby Bone” graham crackers or pancakes with syrup. Elementary lunch: Turkey & gravy with biscuit or PB&J “Uncrustable,” mashed potatoes, steamed corn, sliced apples. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, oatmeal, cream cheese bagel, mini cinni, muffi n, yogurt. High school lunch: Turkey & gravy with biscuit or peanut butter sandwich, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, pears, sliced apples.

Wednesday, March 16— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and yogurt or Long John. Elementary lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, french fries, Dragon punch, applesauce.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, graham crackers, mini donuts, cereal bar, cheese omelet. High school lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich or cheeseburger, potato wedges, cheese sauce, steamed broccoli, pineapple, strawberries.

Thursday, March 17— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, blueberry or chocolate muffi n. Elementary lunch: Chicken strips, seasoned rice, green beans, vegetables with dip, slices peaches. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, muffi n, pancakes, sausage links. High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or chicken teriyaki wrap, seasoned rice, green beans, vegetables with dip, peaches, mixed fruit.

Friday, March 18— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and cheese stick or ham & cheese bagel sandwich. Elementary lunch: Cheese quesadilla or taco in a bag, fi xings, refried beans, mandarin oranges, cookie. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, cereal bar, muffi n, bagel with jelly, ham & cheese sandwich. High school lunch: Deluxe nachos or quesadilla, fi xings, refried beans, mandarin oranges, fruit juice, cookie.

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Mr. Simonson’s 5th grade class

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, March 14— Creamy chicken alfredo w/diced tomato topping, green beans, WW bread, margarine, pears. Tuesday, March 15— Tater tot casserole, peas & carrots, WW bread, margarine, fruit Jell-o. Sites closed on Wednesday. Thursday, March 17— Irish shepherd’s pie, Dubliner Irish salad, dressing, biscuits, margarine, Mum’s Irish apple pie. Friday, March 18— Baked cod, baked potato, sour cream, carrots, WW dinner roll, angel food cake, whipped topping.

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Deer Advisory Council invites public to participate in deer management Balsam Lake, WI 54810 —The Polk County Deer Advisory Council will meet to discuss preliminary antlerless quota recommendations, permit levels and season structure options for the 2016 deer hunting season. The March 24 meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at County Board Room, Polk County Gov’t Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. The public is encouraged to attend and provide written or verbal feedback. The council will continue to work toward its population objec-

tive recommendation of (maintaining) the local deer population in Polk County. Population objectives set in 2014 continue to guide deer management decisions through the 2017 deer seasons. Antlerless harvest quotas, permit levels and season structure options will help achieve population objectives and will help determine the number of antlerless deer carcass tags available in Polk County during the 2016 deer hunting season. Antlerless harvest quotas are reviewed and set each year. After preliminary quota recom-

Nature Storytime at Interstate Park Join Naturalist Julie Fox at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays, through March 24, for a story and activity at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park. A short activity following the story will reinforce the story's nature-related theme. Nature Storytime is for pre-school children and their parents; the program will generally last between 30-60 minutes. Participants may spend time outdoors, weather permitting, so parents should dress their children accordingly. Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on State Hwy 35 just 1/2 mile south of Hwy 8. Nature Storytime is free of charge, but a Wisconsin State park sticker is required to enter the park. Annual passes for 2016 are $28 for Wisconsin residents or $38 for non-residents. For more information call Julie at 715-483-3747. DESIGNED BY

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mendations have been proposed, the public will have an opportunity to provide feedback during an online public comment period in April or via the CDAC chair Wally Trudeau at Phone # 715-268-2304. Comments may also be submitted via email to DNRCDACWebMail@ Wisconsin.gov. For more information regarding CDACs and deer herd management in Wisconsin, search keyword “CDAC” or contact DNRCDACWebMail@Wisconsin.gov.

COLLEGE/HIGHER EDUCATION ACCOLADES MSOE announces Dean's List and Honors List MILWAUKEE, Wis. -The following students received academic honors from Milwaukee School of Engineering for the 2016 Winter Quarter: Jordan Hendrickson, from Luck, was named to the MSOE Dean's List with High Honors. Hendrickson is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering.

Local students earn academic honors Fall 2015 ST. CLOUD, Minn. - St. Cloud Technical & Community College congratulates the following students for their academic achievement Fall 2015. Margaret Wimberley, from St. Croix Falls is on the President’s List.

BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls Freya Elizabeth Bach, 9 lbs. 1 oz., born on February 22 to Sarah and Andrew Bach, Osceola. Hoyett Michael Hlava, 9 lbs. 10 ozs., born on February 23 to Kaila and Jerry Hlava, Balsam Lake. Bryce Thomas Schafer, 8 lbs. 1 oz., born on February 24 to Nick and Julie Schafer, Taylors Falls, MN. Kayden Michael Krueger, 7 lbs. 12 ozs., born on February 26 to Kyle and Tiffany Krueger, Lindstrom, MN. Oliver Erik Melin, 7 lbs. 5 ozs., born on February 27 to Amanda and Erik Melin, Grantsburg. Lexi Irene Yoder, 7 lbs. 8 ozs., born on February 28 to Chad and Kascy Yoder, Lindstrom, MN.

Resilient Wisconsinites A lamb we'll see as March arrives? Or will it come in as a lion fierce? When mercury soars or maybe dives, sun, warm, glows or blustery winds pierce? A theater of seasons we expect, no want of variety, never dull. Sometimes sit back; watch snow collect, Surprise, sun melts it; and we have a lull. Should change be lamb or lion fierce and bold, sons, daughters, of Wisconsin take in stride, the--somewhat--unexpected warmth or cold prepared for biking or a late sled ride. Our step;watch; what thaws may freeze again. It isn't over 'till the grass is green. With careful step, five will get you ten, that you'll be glad another spring is seen. Carol Morfitt Welch

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Spring and Daylight Savings time are just around the corner which means there will be lots of activities and events happening at the Community Center. Our next birthday meal will take place on April 7th at noon. Jim Armstrong will provide the music and we will be serving tater tot hot dish. The cost is $6 for members and $7 for guests. Reservations must be made by April 4th. For those of you who are sick and tired of winter, how about thinking about baseball? The Amery Community Center will sponsor a trip to Target Field to see the Minnesota Twins take on the Tampa Bay Rays on June 4th. The cost is $50 for members & $70 for non-members with the difference going towards your 2016 membership. Excellent Pavilion seats! The 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! Reservations must be made and paid for by March 16th, but you may want to sign up early because these seats are filling up fast!! Another trip we have planned is to Treasure Island Resort and Casino on Wednesday, April 13th. The cost is $35 for members and $55 for guests. If you swipe your Club Card you receive $3 off Tradewinds, 10% off the purchase of any other food outlet, $5 off Bingo, and you will be entered in a drawing for $50 free slot play. Reservations must be made by April 1st and the bus leaves the Center at 9:30am. Our Grief Share group will be starting back up on Monday, March 7th at 1pm. This group is open to the public

and we encourage anyone to join. On March 15th at 1pm Dr. David Toftness will present a seminar on the benefits of chiropractic care. The seminar is free and open to the public. We have two vendor events coming up in March. Our Health & Wellness Expo will take place on Friday March 18th from 10am-1pm. This expo is designed to bring services and businesses related to healthy living under one roof. There will also be a Silent Auction and healthy snacks will be served. If you are a wellness vendor and would like to participate, please contact us ASAP as we only have a few tables left. On March 19th our March Madness Vendor Event will take place from 9am-1pm. There will be various vendors to buy from such as Scentsy, Adornable-U, Tupperware and many more. The winners of Tuesday pool were Mary Fisher in first place, Paul Seidel in second, Jim Nelson took third and Carl Johnson placed fourth. Thursday pool winners were Tom Marson in first, Carl Johnson in second, Wendell Anderson took third place, and Gary Snelling placed fourth. Wii bowling winners were Carl Johnson in first place, Jerry Fisher took second, Orville Lundgren came in third, and Jim Woodcock took fourth. The Wednesday bridge winners were Pete Humlie in first, Pat Williams came in second and Judy Strobush placed fourth. Monday bridge winners were Bonnie Timm in first and Jean Dodge in second. Congratulations to all! Have a safe and wonderful week…..Susan Shachtman, Assistant Director

Too many fruits and veggies? Wondering what to do with the bountiful produce from your garden?? The Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers have the answer for you. On Monday, March 14th, master gardener/ master canner Jean Rovney will share her knowledge and extensive experience in pre-

serving that wonderful produce to be enjoyed throughout the winter. Why not make the most of our gardening endeavors by continuing to enjoy those nutritious fruits and veggies we have grown. Come join us on Monday, March 14th, at 7 pm at the Polk County Jus-

tice Center in Balsam Lake. As always our meetings, which begin at 6 pm, are open to the public; our speaker programs are free to all; and we encourage and very much welcome guests. Any questions, please call Jackie at 268-8786 or Sally at 268-2926.

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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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Baby & Me Promotes Confidence, Wellness & Community Connection Amery, WI -- When Robyn Lehman of Deer Park first ventured out of the house alone with baby Hazel, it was a warm Wednesday morning in August, and they headed back to Amery Hospital & Clinic for Baby & Me. Robyn said it seemed like the ideal first outing, knowing she could find support from staff and other moms if need be. Now at six months old, Hazel observes other babies in the group with confidence, and listens attentively as almost five-monthold Hannah Novak of Clayton chatters across the room. “It’s been nice having something to get out of the house for,” said Robyn. “I enjoy talking with other moms. Plus, it’s just fun to see other babies grow up,” noting that she finds it helpful to see how other babies achieve milestones and generally learning what is typical. “(After prenatal class), this is the next step in learning about your baby,” she said. “It’s nice to know what’s coming developmentally, even if you’re not there yet.” Sarah Stalheim of Amery has recently joined the group with two-month-old Asher. Sarah finds the group a more engaging way to learn about her son than resources she finds online. “The Internet is just not the same as talking to other moms,” she said. After her first class, Sarah and Asher went home and started working more on tummy time. “It helps learning what to focus on. I had heard about tummy time but not necessarily how important it was.” Baby & Me in Amery is facilitated by

parent educator Marla Butler, who has worked with the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley for over 10 years. “We cover a variety of topics in Baby & Me; I am continually evaluating the needs of the group and work to bring in information that will be relevant. We cover some topics fairly regularly – for example sleep and nutrition – because both mom and baby’s needs are always evolving.” Amery Hospital & Clinic CEO Debra Rudquist is glad to offer the group in partnership with Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley and United Way Success By 6. “Offering the Baby & Me classes at Amery Hospital & Clinic is an important part of our mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with our patients and community. The vision statement for the Success by 6 program - All children in our communities by age six, with the strong support of family and community, will have the necessary physical, mental, emotional and social development to successfully grow and learn - is very much in-line with our Children’s Health Initiative which focuses on improving early brain development, providing family centered care, and strengthening communities,” she said. “It’s clear that there is a strong link between health and well-being early in life, and health and well-being later in life, so this focus on children’s health is critical to the health of our communities.” Hospital social worker Kathy Rasmus-

Gabe Graski

Mrs. Curtis’ 5th grade class

Moms and babies gather at the weekly Baby & Me group in Amery. The group is provided by Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley in partnership with Amery Hospital & Clinic and United Way St. Croix Valley Success By 6.

sen believes Baby & Me provides an important opportunity for parents to learn and connect with other moms and dads in the community. “We assume that parents know what to do with babies, but becoming a parent was one of the most humbling experiences I’ve ever had. I think Baby & Me is good for everybody, because parents of all backgrounds learn from each other – I truthfully wish I’d had that as a new mom,” she said, adding, “We’re all in this together.” The mission of Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley is to strengthen children, families and communities by offering education, resources and support. Programs include Baby & Me, Play

& Learn, Home Visiting and a Young Parent program, and are available at no cost to families with children, prenatal until school entry across Polk, Pierce and St. Croix counties. The Family Resource Center is a private nonprofit funded in part by United Way St. Croix Valley and a Success By 6 vendor. The agency will participate in the annual giveBIG St. Croix Valley online giving event which takes place this year on April 26. Baby & Me groups are offered in six locations across the St. Croix Valley. For more information, visit www.frcscv.org or call the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley at 715-684-4440

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Mr. Fisk’s 5th grade class

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a brochure in the mail, you can pick one up at the public library, any of the 4 schools, or other locations around town. You can also view and/or download the catalog on the Amery School 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. Art "FLOWER POWER" Color and Design with Acrylic Ink: Create fun and colorful semi-abstract flower paintings with acrylic inks and collage. For the beginner or experienced painter. Most supplies are provided. March 18 from 6-8 p and March 19 from 10-4 p at ArtZ Gallery. Fee $65 to Community Ed, pre-register. Supply fee $10, pay at class. Babysitter Training for ages 10-15 who are planning to babysit. Learn and practice the skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Saturday, March 19 from 9 – 3:30 p. Fee $44, preregister with Community Ed. Cold Process Soap, Advanced Techniques: Join us for an overview of the cold process soap making basics and safety and then we will take an advanced look at different techniques of soaping: layers, swirls, tiger stripes, and more! Everyone will go home with soap to cure and use later. Mar 10 from 6-8:30 p. Fee $20, pre-register with Comm Ed. Supply fee $7, pay at class. Balance Your Hormones - Naturally! Hormone imbalance is an

epidemic - for both men and women. Learn to balance your hormones through nutrition, environment and exercise on March 21 from 6-7 p. Fee $19, preregister with Comm Ed. Estate Planning Workshop : Have you done proper estate planning? You will learn how to protect loved ones' inheritance, minimize estate taxes, keep your plan up to date, maintain control in the family, leave your heirs what you want, when you want, and the way you want, and much more. March 21 at 6 p. Fee $9 to Amery Community Ed, pre-register. Food: Friend or Foe? Two moms on a mission to provide healthier options and choices for families! Join us as we demonstrate just how easy and fun working with “real” food can be! March 10 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $12, pre-register with Community Ed. Supply fee $5 to pay at class Cleaning-Cabinet Makeover: Join us for this fun workshop to make your own multi-purpose household cleaner. We will also discuss ways to makeover your cleaning cabinet with natural products and essential oils. March 10 from 7-9 p. Fee $9 to Community Ed - pre-register. Supply fee $5, pay at class Optional supply fee: $10 for a bottle of Wild Orange oil - pay in class Sunday PowerUp Open Gym for Families: Looking for an indoor space to run, jump and play with your whole family? Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages.

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Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Sunday, March 13 from 1:30-3:30 pm in the Intermediate School. No fee. Basketball Winter Rec for Youth and Families on Sundays in the Amery Middle School gym from 1:30-3:30 p through March 20. Open to boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Church groups welcome. Bring your own basketball. Enter through North doors. No fee. Pickleball - Open Gym - Come play the fastest growing recreational sport in the nation on Wednesday evenings from 5:45-8 p through March 30. It is easy to learn, provides plenty of exercise, and is played on a court much smaller than a tennis court. Participants don't have to be strong, don't have to be quick, and don't have to be athletic or good at other sports. Call Bob W 715-268-7789 for more information. Rumble Jumble Open Gym: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun? Open Gym is in the Intermediate School on Tuesday mornings for a full hour of “tire-them-out” fun! No fee and no need to pre-register. Tuesdays through March when school is in session from 10:45-11:45 a. Futsal Open Gym: New session: Sundays until March 20 from 3:45-6 p in the Middle School gym (use the north doors). Fee $10 per session. Pre-register with Comm Ed or pay your first time in the gym.

Roush will participate in the University of Northwestern Choir & Strings 2016 Tour ST. PAUL, Minn. - University of Northwestern - St. Paul announces that Logan Roush, son of Tammy Roush and Keith Roush of Osceola is a participant in the University of Northwestern Choir and String 2016 Tour. Roush, is currently pursuing a degree in Electronic Media Communication after graduating from Osceola High School. The Northwestern Choir and Strings, together with their conductors Timothy Sawyer and Kirk Moss, will tour in North and South Dakota from March 8 March 13, performing in schools and churches. The program, entitled "Experience Live Music" includes a wide array of choral and orchestral music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Eriks Esenvalds, Edward Elgar, as well as hymns and spirituals. The tour includes a special appearance for the Sacred Arts Series at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls, SD. DESIGNED BY

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Mrs. Bartlett’s 5th grade class

A celebratory homecoming concert will be held on Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m., in Totino Fine Arts Center, located at 3003 Snelling Avenue North. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information visit unwsp.edu/musictours or contact the University of Northwestern Department of Music & Theatre at 866-532-8687. University of Northwestern - St. Paul is a n o n d e n o m i n at io n a l Christian university in St. Paul, Minn. With a biblical worldview integrated into all programs, UNW provides a unique educational experience for students who want to combine faith and education. UNW offers 70+ areas of undergraduate study, six master's degrees, and online and early college programs. Northwestern Media, a ministry of the university, operates 15 Christian radio stations throughout the Midwest with a total listenership of more than one million listeners. Visit unwsp. edu for more information.

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Be a hero and donate blood during Red Cross Month (March 1, 2016) – During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross invites individuals to become everyday heroes by giving blood. March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters who are the face of the Red Cross in their communities, helping to prepare for and bringing help and hope after emergencies. For more than 30 years, blood donor Sherri Kay has been helping the Red Cross fulfill its lifesaving mission. “Knowing that I help to save lives and make a difference through the Red Cross is one of the most significant things that I do,” she said. Heroes of all blood types are needed to ensure a sufficient blood supply this spring. The Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood and platelet donations every day for patients. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Blood donation opportunities: Chete 3/17/2016: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Chetek Weyerhaeuser High School, 1001 Knapp St. Danbury 3/16/2016: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Swiss Town Hall, 7551 Main St. Grantsburg 3/17/2016: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Community Center, 315 S. Robert St. Siren 3/16/2016: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Siren High School, 24022 4th Ave. Downsville 3/30/2016: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Hope Lutheran Church, N2698 460th St.; Menomonie 3/21/2016: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.,

Menomonie United Methodist Church, 2703 Bongey Drive 3/24/2016: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Alliance Church of Menomonie, 502 21st St. N. Balsam Lake 3/21/2016: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Georgetown Lutheran Church, 877 190th Ave./County Road G Luck 3/23/2016: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Luck High School, 810 7th St. S. Saint Croix Falls 3/23/2016: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Market Place Foods, 2191 Highway 8 New Richmond 3/23/2016: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Community Commons, 421 S. Green Ave. How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

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Mr. Simonson’s 5th grade class

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‘Michael Feldman’s Whad’ Ya Know’ will end 31-year run After 31 years, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) and Michael Feldman will end production of Michael Feldman’s Whad’Ya Know? on June 30, 2016. The live, twohour weekly program, which was created by Michael Feldman in 1985, is among the most successful programs in WPR history. At its peak, the program was heard by more than 1.5 million listeners each week on more than 300 stations. “The decision to end production of Whad’Ya Know? was a very difficult one,” said WPR Director Mike Crane. “Michael and his team have been part of our Saturday mornings for more than a generation, and we are truly grateful for all that Michael and this program have done for WPR. I also want to extend our thanks to the stations that carried the show; our distribution partner, Public Radio International; and, of course, show musicians John Thulin and Jeff Hamann, announcer Stephanie Lee, and the entire staff of the show,” he added. “It may be called Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know?, but it really has been Everybody Who Listens And Comes To The Shows’s Whad'Ya Know? It's the listeners at home and those who show up that make the show — I am just a conduit,” Feldman joked. “I will be forever grateful to everybody — and their kids! — who made the show so much a part of their lives and of mine. Thank you so much!” WPR and Public Radio International stations around the nation will continue to broadcast Whad’Ya Know? each Saturday morning through June. The live broadcast schedule, including all shows at the Monona Terrace in Madison and planned tours to Cleveland, OH (April 23) and Eau Claire, WI (May 21), are not affected by this decision. The final live broadcast will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2016 in Madison. The Whad’Ya Know? website, notmuch.com, will remain online for the foreseeable future, and archived recordings of the show will be available there. WPR remains committed to weekend entertainment programming and will announce a replacement for Whad’Ya Know? at a later date. DESIGNED BY

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Mrs. Bartlett’s 5th grade class

The best talent show in Polk County There’s comfort food and there’s comfort music. Comfort food includes dishes such as mashed potatoes, French fries, cherry pie, Growing up chicken noodle in Amery soup, chocolate, and for some peoLoren Elkin ple lutefisk/lefse. Comfort songs? “I’ll Fly Away” “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” “The Love of God” “On the Wings of a Snow White Dove” “It Is Well with My Soul” among others At the Apple River Community Church at the junction of Highways 8 and 46, gospel music filled the sanctuary. Singers acapella and singers accompanied by in-

struments entertained the audience of 115 on the last Sunday of February. Most were members of the ARCC, but a number were not.

Everyone knew it was the one night in the month to watch and listen to a great talent show. My ties to this church go back to my early teen years when I attended the Apple River Free Evangelical Church with Willis Burleigh, first located on a country road south of the Pink Tavern. Bernard Hamilton was pastor, and I went to a number of the youth activities as well as a week of Bible camp in Chetek one August. A tribute goes out to my mom who encouraged me to attend another church despite our strong Our Savior’s Lutheran ties. She knew it would benefit me and that my religious beliefs were strong enough to worship in a church with a different religious approach. She patiently answered my questions about the differences between the two religions. Along with pleasant memories, many wonderful people belonged to this church—the Bruner sisters, the Lundgrens, the Mettlers, the Burleighs, and many others. On this recent Sunday night

with an audience that nearly filled the room, they heard instruments such as the mandolin, banjo, guitar, piano, and harmonica played by music enthusiasts. The practice of this evening devoted to amateur music began 15 years ago, the idea of Pastor Bruce Tanner. Originally several churches took turns hosting this monthly song fest, but numbers dwindled and now this night of music is exclusive to the ARCC. Current Pastor Justin Hosking closed the evening with a sincere prayer of thanks, and the crowd moved into the meeting hall for comfort food refreshments. No one seemed in a hurry to leave, and the friendly atmosphere made this truly a night of comfort music. Email Loren at elkfarm@wctc. net

Theodore Rasmussen Mr. Simonson’s 5th grade class

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Livestock owners reminded to renew premises registration before July 31 MADISON – Livestock owners will soon receive materials in the mail to renew their premises registration by July 31st in accordance with Wisconsin’s mandatory requirements, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). “Any premises that keeps livestock, even if it’s just one chicken in the backyard, is required to register their premise to aid us in managing a disease outbreak if that becomes necessary,” said Dr. Paul McGraw, Wisconsin State Veterinarian of DATCP’s Division of Animal Health. Registration and renewal are free and can be done online for convenience. Anyone required to register or renew their current registration can do so online at www.wiid. org or by calling the Wisconsin Livestock Iden-

tification Consortium (WLIC) at 888-808-1910. WLIC is the contracted agent that manages the database on behalf of the state of Wisconsin and helps to ensure confidentiality of the information. Premises registration data has proven to be a valuable asset during past disease outbreaks. The information contained in the database allows responders to contact animal owners within a control zone to arrange testing of their animals to ensure there has been no disease transmission. As a result, the outbreaks were more efficiently managed and contained. “Having the premises registration information keeps us from having to spend time going door to door to locate the animals in question and allows us to direct our attention toward containing the disease,” McGraw said. Only one exception ex-

Emily Oman

Mrs. Curtis’ 5th grade class

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I have been around for quite a while, but I don't recall a February like this on file. Almost sixty degrees, I took a stroll, down the road it was a blessing for my soul. A mile down and a whole mile back, it made a person feel alive to meet the slack. If I keep it up I'll be a-one when spring rolls around, I'll be ahead of the game, I'll be ready for the summer bound. My dad said they planted oats February seventeen, that was in Nineteen Hundred, I mean. There was a big snowstorm later, but it worked out good, it was the best crop they ever had, I understood. Things run in cycles, they seem to do, what has been before will be again anew. When it gets balmy like this I won't complain, I'll just ride along and enjoy the plain. We still have March to contend with, whatever it brings fact or myth, We'll have to accept what comes along, so far we haven't experienced any wrong. Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

Osten Osero

Mr. Fisk’s 5th grade class

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UNITY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Please register for classes online at www.unity.k12.wi.us <http://www. unity.k12.wi.us/> , or by emailing Deb Paulsen, Community Ed Coordinator, at depaulsen@unity.k12.wi.us, or by calling 715-825-2101 ext 1560 Rag Time Quilt The Rag Time Quilt is a fun, scrappy project suitable for people who want to make an attractive quilt without all of the fuss. Due to the nature of this project, it is not necessary to be perfect in cutting, pinning, or piecing. After the completed quilt is washed, the frayed edge hides a multitude of sins. This class will meet over 4 class periods, with work needing to be done at home in between classes. Choose between making a standard-sized throw or a large throw. You will need to bring with you to class: a portable sewing machine, a walking foot, rotary cutter, self-healing mat, 12” square quilting ruler, thread to coordinate or contrast with fabric, and fabric & batting. For a 49”x63” Throw, you will need 5/8 yard of 18 fabrics or 1 1/4 yards of 9 fabrics and twin batting. For a 63”x77” Large Throw, you will need 5/8 yard of 29 fabrics or 1 1/4 yards of 15 fabrics and full batting. Pre-register by March 29. Dates: Tuesdays, April 5-26 Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: High School Room 128 Instructor: Karen Paulsen, retired Family & Consumer Education teacher Cost: $25 *NEW* Intro to Chinese Cooking Learn to cook authentic Chinese foods while learning cooking fundamentals. Learn about different styles of regional cooking—Cantonese, Szechuan, Hunan, Shanghai, and Peking. Learn different cooking methods to create the best tasting cuisine in your home. Cook and sample pot stickers, egg rolls, lemon chicken, Kung Pao chicken, fried rice and more! Have fun and make delicious food with what you’ve got in your own home! This is a 4-week class; pre-register by March 30. Dates: Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20 & 27 Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: High School Room 128 Instructor: Chef Peter Kwong Cost: $49 payable to Community Ed; $20 supply fee payable to instructor on first night of class. *NEW* TRX Fitness Class Hang tough…come and try some TRX fun! What is TRX? TRX is the world-leading suspension training system loved by professional sports teams, Olympic athletes, Hollywood stars, US Special Forces, and many more. Get ready to tighten and tone your body like never before! This class is suitable for all levels of fitness, male and female. All you need to bring is water and a towel. Space is limited to the first 10 registrants. Dates: Mondays, April 11 – June 6 (no class May 30); Wednesdays April 13 – June 1. Time: 5:45-6:30 pm Location: Upper Gym Instructor: Amy Williamson, Certified Group Exercise Instructor Cost: $40 for each 8 session class (choose Monday or Wednesday) or $72

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for all 16 sessions. Butterflies, Hummingbirds and Bees Bring more beauty into your gardens this summer by attending this highly informational class. Learn what plants and flowers attract both the larval stage and adult stage of common local butterflies. Discover what types of flowers are most attractive to hummingbirds. Gain knowledge about Mason Bees and understand what they are, why you want to attract these bees to your garden, and how to build your own Mason Bee house. A free packet of seeds guaranteed to attract Monarch Butterflies will be provided for each student. Information will be given on the Monarch Watch Program and how you can become involved. Pre-register by March 31. Date & Time: Thurs., April 7; 6:30-8:00 pm Location: High School Room 103 Instructor: Fritz Coultier, Master Gardener Cost: $5 Aqua Zumba The natural resistance of water adds a new element to Zumba. Feel your muscles working as you lunge, stretch and twist in the pool. Get a great core workout as you try to stay upright and balanced while doing the moves. This is very low impact, so it is suitable for people with joint and bone problems. Dates: Tuesdays for six weeks, beginning Apr. 5 & May 17. Time: 5:00-5:45 pm Location: Unity Pool Instructor: Michelle Flaherty, Licensed Zumba Instructor Cost: 6 Classes: $30 or $17.25 for seniors (age 62 and better by Dec. 21, 2015). Payable to WITC. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast This fairy tale is paired with musical comedy in a most enchanting, sparkling and powerful production for audiences young and old. Dinner and show tickets include a meal, the performance, and gratuity for the server. Your meal consists of an entrée selection, bread, and beverage. You must pre-register by April 15. Limited number of tickets available. Date: Saturday, May 14; 11:00 am meal, 1:00 pm show. Bus departs Unity School at 8:45 am. Trip Details: We are taking a small coach bus to Chanhassen. Chanhassen Dinner Theatre does not admit children under the age of 5. Cost: $95 includes meal, server gratuity, show ticket & coach transportation. DNR Boating Safety Certification The purpose of this course is to reduce the potential for boat accidents, injuries, and fatalities; to reduce the potential for conflict between different types of boating activities and other resource users; and to promote safe, responsible, and ethical use of the environment and our resources. Participants must be at least 11 years old, but the certificate earned in class does not become valid until the child reaches 12 years of age. You will need to bring your DNR Customer Identification Number with you to class. If