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Police urge safety vigilance after Amery woman struck in city crosswalk

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Dance Explosion’s High School Hip Hop team includes Amery’s (left to right) Sophia Porter, Lauryn Frederick, Gracie Martin, Chloe Porter and Montana Bazille.

Amery’s got talent!

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Two teams from New Richmond’s Dance Explosion dance studio have earned a ticket to compete at World Dance Championship in Secaucus, New Jersey this August, and among them are six Amery students.

Five Amery High Schoolers from Dance Explosion’s Hip Hop competition team have

qualified for the honor, as well as the studios’s Middle School Tap Group.

Financial support is needed for this ambitious endeavor.

The students will be taking part in various fundraising activities to pay for the experience. For more information visit www.dancexplosionlive. com.

Amery Middle School’s Lexi Griffin will

A car vs. pedestrian accident in the City of Amery Wednesday ended with 68-year- Amery woman being transported to the local hospital with minor injuries.

Sandra Welk was returning home from the grocery store on her power scooter when she was struck.

According to the police report, Welk was stopped at the Center Street crosswalk to head north near Soo Line Park. An SUV driven by Jo Ann Orn of Turtle Lake was stopped on Center Street to turn south on Keller Avenue, but needed to pull further forward to see around the traffic parked along the west side of Keller Ave. Welk reported that the driver stopped, and as she drove out into the crosswalk the vehicle pulled forward and she was run into.

Orn told the officer on scene that she did not see the scooter, according to the report.

As a growing number of Amery residents are no longer able to drive, many like Welk are relying on the use of powered scooters. Police advise both pedestrians and drivers to be vigilant about pedestrian safety problems within the city.

Pedestrian safety has become a growing area of concern within the city.

City council members await a thorough review of a recently completed ‘Walkability study,’ which SEE ACCIDENT PAGE 2A

compete as part of Dance Explosion’s Middle School Tap team.

Amery police squad target of weekend vandalism

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The City of Amery’s newly acquired squad car will need a completely new paint job, thanks to vandals that struck Police Chief Tom Marson’s home over the weekend.

Damage to the unmarked 2017

Dodge Ram Pickup occurred sometime in the overnight hours of Saturday night and Sunday morning. Marson’s personal vehicle was also damaged during the act. Both vehicles were scratched extensively with paint thrown on them.

The brand new squad, acquired earlier this year, had just 1600

miles on it. Damage estimates are not yet available, but Assistant Chief Joe Vierkandt says the truck will need to be completely repainted. And unless a perpetrator is caught, thousands of dollars will have to be paid at taxpayer expense.

Assistant Chief Joe Vierkandt SEE SQUAD PAGE 2A

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A Chevy Equinox driven by JoAnn Orn of Turtle Lake came to rest on top of the power scooter driven by Sandra Welk of Amery.

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SQUAD: Repair will likely be in the thousands, Sheriff’s Department handling investigation FROM PAGE 1A

says to his knowledge this is the first time an incident like this has occurred outside of an officer’s personal residence, and for him, it crosses a line.

“It is very concerning that someone would do this outside a law enforcement officer’s home. We are extremely disappointed by this act,” says Vierkandt. He adds that the department has made intentional efforts in recent years toward establishing a positive presence in the community, making the act all the more frustrating.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Polk Sheriff’s Department at 715-485-8300.

Left, Amery Police Department’s newly purchased 2017 Dodge pickup was heavily scratched and doused with paint overnight on Saturday.

ACCIDENT: Welk is sore but in good condition after being hit by SUV FROM PAGE 1A

is available on the city’s website. The study was initially due to be reviewed by the city council on April 4, but was pushed back to early summer with no definitive date set.

It was former City Management Analyst Megan Will’s work on that study that led to the DOT’s recently proposed ‘road diet,’ which would reduce Amery’s main street from four lanes of traffic down to three,

and potentially ease visibility issues caused by parked cars.

But with a forecasted implementation of 2020, the project won’t be an answer to safety problems anytime soon.

As for Welk, she spent a day at the hospital and was able to come home Thursday evening.

She told the Free Press that she is in a lot of pain and sustained minor cuts and scrapes.

She plans to continue using her scooter but will be extra cautious in the future.

Unemployment rate drops in March The unemployment rate in Polk County dropped in March to 5.1 percent, down from February’s rate of 6.2 percent. This is the lowest unemployment rate in the county in March since 2000, when the rate was 4.8 percent.

According to Wisconsin’s WorkNet, 23,805 people were working in the county in March. This is the highest number of employed people in the county ever in March since records were kept on-

line 1990. There were 1,291 unemployed in the county in March.

Unemployment fell in neighboring counties. In St. Croix County, the rate dropped to 3.7 percent from 4.6 percent in February. Barron County’s unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent from February’s level of 5.9 percent. In Pierce County, the jobless rate was 4.0 percent in March, lower than February’s rate of 5.1 percent. Burnett County’s unemployment rate was 6.8

percent in March, down a full percentage point from February’s rate of 7.8 percent.

Dane County claimed bragging rights for the lowest unemployment rate at 2.5 percent. Iron County has the highest unemployment rate in the state at 7.9 percent.

Wisconsin’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, below the national unemployment rate of 4.6 percent.

Scheduled gas line repair larger than thought WE Energies began scheduled work on a leaking gas line April 26 in the alley between Chet Johnson Drug and Birch Street Bar and ended up replacing 80 feet of main.

Cathy Schulze, spokesperson for WE, reports that work had been scheduled for the 27th, but crews responded to a report of a gas odor on the 26th. Schulze says there was a small, underground leak that was

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Making ‘May baskets’ Members of the Amery Area Community Center made a surprise visit to Mr. Steph Amans’ classroom to make May baskets on May 1, a tradition that dates back to the 1800s but has faded away in recent years. The two generations have been working together on various projects throughout the year, and have grown to enjoy each others company. No word on whether any doorbells were hung, or baskets were left, but there were plenty of smiles to go around.

repaired with 80 feet of main, a larger repair than initially planned.

Birch Street was closed from Keller Ave. past the alley for the day. More permanent patching to the street will be done in the coming months, according to Amery Public Works Superintendent Allen “Bones” McCarty.

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MAY 4 Space Discovery Create scale models and look into the depths of our solar system. Design and build air powered rockets to blast off.

Join the Deer Park Library in discovering the depths of space, May 4 from 5 to 6 p.m.

This event is sponsored by the St. Croix County UW Extension and is free and open to the public. Call to sign up. 715-2695464.

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MAY 4-5 Balsam Lutheran Rummage Sale Balsam Lutheran Church will host their annual rummage sale on Thursday, May 4 from 4 to 7, and Friday, May 5 from 9 to 4. Bake sale and lunch also available on Friday.

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Friends of Highway F The Amery Woman’s Club had a busy week of local volunteering. Along with a successful blood drive, another successful drug take-back event was also held Saturday at the Amery Police Department. This group of members and supporters also participated in a highway cleanup project on Saturday. Each spring and fall the group participates in the Adopt-a-Highway program, collecting trash along County Road F. This spring the group collected ten full bags of trash.

Little Falls Lutheran Garage Sale Little Falls Lutheran Church will host a garage sale at their church at 1272 44th Ave, Amery on May 4 from 12 to 7, May 5 from 8 to 4, and May 6 from 9 to 12. Free will offering on most items. Come find a treasure.

MAY 5 Brush Strokes ‘Paint ‘n Sip’ Amery Area Community Center will host a Brush Strokes ‘Paint ‘N Sip’ event May 5 at 6 p.m. Cost is $30 and snacks and adult beverages will be available for purchase, along with pop. No carry ins.

You do not need to be a member to attend this event. Payment and registration due by April 28 to the Amery Area Community Center. Call 715-268-6605 for more information.

MAY 5-13 Southern Fried Funeral Amery Congregational Church will present ‘Southern Fried Funeral,’ a big-hearted comedy about family, and an evening of fun, food and fellowship. Dinner will be served.

Tickets are $20. Showtimes are May 5 through 7 at 6:30, and May 12 and 13 at 6:30. Proceeds to benefit the Habitat for Humanity mission trip in June.

Call 715-268-7390 for tickets or information.

MAY 6 Spring Plant, Craft, & Bake Sale St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clear Lake is holding their annual plant, craft and bake sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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the whole family. Arrive early for children’s sizes. Everything is free. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 40 125 Avenue in Turtle Lake.

Lawn Maintenance Presentation On Saturday, May 6, David Bowman, Polk County Master Gardener Volunteer and Master Gardener Turf Specialist, will be at the Amery Public Library from 9:30-11:30 to answer questions and discuss lawn maintenance. Have all of your lawn maintenance questions answered and learn some practical tips for care of your lawn.

Seven Lakes Half Marathon/2k Run/Walk

MAY 13 Farm in the City Day Amery FFA and Countryside Cooperative present the 7th annual Farm in the City Day at Amery Countryside Cooperative. Pancakes will be served from 7 to 11, along with sausage, milk and coffee for a free will offering. A petting zoo will also be on site.

St. Joseph Rummage Sale St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery will host a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Raffle, bake sale, plant sale and food will also be available.

MAY 14 Plant sale and pancake breakfast

Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail invite you to a morning of running and walking along the trail, in conjunction with Amery Hospital’s PowerUp intiative.

Half marathon starts at 9 a.m. (arrive by 8:30). Cost is $40 if registered before race day, or $50 day of event. Awards and shirts for all finishers. Contact admeyers@bremer.com or cwhitley@amerytel.net for more information. Family 2k run/walk will start at 9:15 (arrive by 8:45). This event is free.

Both events start and finish at Amery’s Soo Line Pavillion.

On Sunday, May 14, the Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers are having their annual plant sale in conjunction with the Dresser, Osceola and Garfield Fire Department’s annual and always delicious pancake breakfast at the fire hall in Wanderoos. Plant sale will be from 8 am to 1 pm and we will be offering veggies, herbs, perennials, annuals and house plants. Come enjoy a pancake breakfast and visit us at the plant sale.

MAY 9

Registration is due May 5 for an (almost) 5k Fun Color Run/ Walk will benefit Halos of the St. Croix Valley. Registration is $25. Participants will start and end at Amery’s Congregational Church, and experience color blast zones where they’ll be doused with color. Pick up and return registration to Amery Congregational Church. Call 715-268-7390 or visit facebook. com/amerycolorblast5k for downloadable documents and updates.

MAY 20 Color Blast 5K

Red Cross Blood Drive Kyuki-Do Martial Arts will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment.

MAY 12-13

Clothing Giveaway

Trinity Lutheran Rummage Sale

Grace Community Church in partnership with The King’s Closet will give away clothing on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clothes available for

Trinity Lutheran Church at 1578 85th Ave/Cty. Rd. F will hold a rummage sale May 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

JUNE 3

Amery Trail Days Take part in city-wide garage sales and plenty of fun in behind the Amery Fire Hall.

Make use of Amery’s Stower and Cattail trail for free all weekend long.

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

JUNE 16 Music on the River Kick off Amery’s first ‘Music on the River’ of the season with the oldies music of ‘The Whitesidewalls.’ Food, music and family fun in Amery’s Michael Park begins at 5:00 and goes until 9:30 p.m.

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JUNE 17 Woman’s Club Art Fair Amery’s North Park will be packed to the gills with crafters and vendors selling their wares from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

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

ONGOING Ruby’s Pantry Held the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Congregational Church in Amery. Doors open at 7:30, food distribution from 9-10:30.

Pickleball Pickleball has moved to the South Twin tennis courts (weather permitting). They will meet Wednesdays from 5:45 to 8 p.m.

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The robot apocalypse is coming.

According to a survey of 200 people in Britain conducted by the Daily Mail, 60 percent of the British admit they fear the next wave of technology that promises to introduce more automation into our lives.

The survey, published last week, contained more than a few contradictions.

While three out of four surveyed believe that robots are “unsafe,” 60 percent of the respondents would like to have own “domestic robots” to Publisher their help around the house.

Tom Stangl “Oh Robby, could you make me a light lunch before taking me to the human enslavement pens?”

Half of the people surveyed believed that self-driving cars, now being tested in some markets, could be made to crash by hackers. But a whopping 87 percent of people surveyed were interested in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.

I believe we have always dreaded technology, in one form or another. It seems with every advance in technology, humans need to adapt to the new realities of work. I doubt that the AI and robot advances will be any different.

Now, will AI evolve to the point where it decides that humans are the problem and seek to remove or enslave us like the plots of the “Terminator” and other science fiction movies have portrayed?

I believe the jury is still out on that one.

People like Professor Steven Hawking and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk caution against the evolution of AI, fearing that the exponential progress made by the processing power and speed of computers will quickly eclipse the power of the human mind and our ability to control technology.

Computers have been controlling our cars for decades. In the 1980s, computers took over adjusting the way engines ran, increasing performance and economy. My late father, Arved (aka “The Chief”), worked on some of these first automated engines in the late days of his career.

He always told me that machines were “stupid” and they only knew “what you told them.”

When working on a machine, it was best to “think like a machine” and understand that they don’t have any reasoning skills beyond their mechanical specifications.

This advice has served me well in my life, working on computers, printers, lawnmowers and appliances. As humans, we often believe that we are inferior to technology because it is complicated. While things are complicated, if we can break processes down into smaller steps, we can eventually overcome nearly anything.

It also gives me faith in the future, because as long as we are able to control the input that machines receive, we will be able to control the machines.

We need to be discussing how we will deal with these advances now. If silly surveys and columns help raise awareness and get people talking and thinking about the future, all the better.

What we really need is flying cars, not household robots that can enslave us!

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.

Stewardship-Fund purchases spur partisan bickering

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Call it a tale of two Stewardship Fund purchases.

The Legislature’s powerful Joint Finance Committee, controlled by Republicans, recently OK’d $1.9 million in Stewardship funding to buy 990.55 acres in Dunn County.

The same panel on March 27 rejected 12-4 along party lines using $346,100 from the Stewardship Fund to help buy 102.5 acres in Dane County after GOP members raised objections to the price.

What’s the difference?

Rep. Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, questioned why Republicans were willing to approve the Dunn County project at the same purchase price that was originally submitted last year, but rejected the Dane County deal.

The Dunn County project is in the district of Rep. Warren Petryk, R-Eleva.

“If we’re going to improve the process, let’s improve the process,” Hintz said at an April 24 meeting. “But let’s not cherry pick which projects to approve depending on which members live there.”

Co-chair John Nygren, R-Marinette, objected to that characterization, saying the Dunn County project has received heavy scrutiny by the committee.

The Dunn County project was originally submitted to the committee in August at $2.1 million, but withdrawn later that month due to concerns, including the appraisal process. GOP members also said the Dane County property was not in danger of being developed. The Dunn County land, which is being sold by Xcel Ener-

gy Company subsidiary Northern States Power Company, could be subdivided and developed.

The land, located seven miles northeast of Durand in Dunn County, is completely within the project boundary for the Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area. The property consists of dry prairie, restored oak savanna, upland brush, floodplain forest, red pine plantations, agricultural land and a 10-acre oxbow lake.

Roughly one-quarter of this property lies within the floodway of

Several Republican committee members at the April meeting continued to raise concerns about the DNR’s appraisal process for proposed land deals. the Chippewa River. A diversity of notable bird species have been observed on this property, including grasshopper sparrow, field sparrow, lark sparrow, Bell’s vireo, blue-winged warbler, veery and black-billed cuckoo.

The property was acquired by Northern States Power-Wisconsin in 1973-74 with the intention of developing a power generation facility on the site, but changes in the energy picture led to the cancellation of those plans.

“This is a completely different conversation … because of the vetting this project has undertaken by the member of this committee,” Nygren said.

Several Republican committee members at the April meeting continued to raise concerns about the DNR’s appraisal process for proposed land deals. GOP Sens. Leah Vukmir, of Wauwatosa, and Howard Marklein, of Spring Green, opposed the purchase, raising concerns about the prices and the appraisal process.

GOP committee members had voiced similar objections back in March with the Dane County purchase.

The $346,100 in Stewardship money would have been used along with local funds for the purchase. The state obtained two appraisals for the land, one at $574,00, and the other at $685,000.

Rep. Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma, said she strongly objected to the appraisal process and the price, saying the state is starting to automatically go for the higher assessment in looking at Stewardship purchases.

“We are the buyer,” Felzkowski said. “We are looking for the best possible price using taxpayer dollars. I have a real concern when we’re defaulting to the higher of two appraisals.”

Democrats questioned why the committee didn’t consider going to the lower appraisal price rather than rejecting the purchase. Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, said she had no problem raising objections about the appraisal process.

“We could make the decision to lead on an issue that is important to our economy and say we’re not going to go high and we’re going to go low and move from there,” Taylor said.

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A president struggling to get on track

BY LEE H. HAMILTON

I have significant differences with Donald Trump’s political stances, but I want him to enjoy a successful presidency.

It’s good for neither the country nor the world when a U.S. president struggles or fails.

Yet I also believe that constructive critComments icism can help a president on Congress grow more caLee Hamilton pable. It’s in this spirit that I want to take a hard look at the Trump presidency so far.

President Trump’s personal and stylistic approaches may have served him in business and on the campaign trail, but are problematic in office. He has an unfortunate tendency to dodge blame for things that go wrong. He makes charges with no evidence to support them and refuses to admit he was wrong. He routinely over-inflates his achievements, as when he recently declared that “no administration has accomplished more in the first 90 days,” an asser-

tion that no one familiar with FDR’s and other notable presidents’ first months in office would accept.

Crucially, he does not appear to know how to use or coordinate the levers of American power — economic, diplomatic and political. He appreciates military power, but lacks a coherent, comprehensive strategy and the clarity, consistency, and discipline required to apply one.

President Trump has also shown little evidence of the political skills necessary for success. He has been unable to build coalitions in Washington or rally public support around difficult-to-achieve policy goals. He shows little instinct for finding natural allies to help push legislation through. He shows no interest in inspiring and uniting Americans. And he has hurt himself with his bluster, tenuous relationship with the truth and flouting of the rules of ethics, transparency and conflicts of interest.

Throughout the campaign and his first weeks in office, he painted issues in easy-tosolve, black-and-white terms.

Until, that is, he began to confront them as President. Re-

cently, he has admitted that issue after issue is more complicated than he’d expected, which suggests that he had not considered them carefully before.

The President has made some solid choices, putting in place a measured, professional national security team in Defense Secretary James

One source of hope is the President himself.

His policy switches on China and Syria may have been abrupt, but they moved us in the right direction.

Mattis and National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster. But his policy rhetoric bears little relation to the reality of his accomplishments. We do not have universal, comprehensive health care at lower cost.

Tax reform, immigration, cyber reform — it’s hard to find any meaningful progress on any of them.

Chances appear iffy for infrastructure investment in our states and communities

that is not a boondoggle. Foreign policy seems to be guided by a team of generals who are competent in their areas of expertise, but unlikely to come up with the comprehensive economic, diplomatic and political policies needed to resolve conflicts and build stable relations abroad.

Given the President’s erratic, impulsive leadership and dizzying string of policy changes, where will we find stability over the next few years? One source of hope is the President himself. His policy switches on China and Syria may have been abrupt, but they moved us in the right direction. He seems to be capable of learning — and reversing himself — on a broad range of policies. He appears willing to accept the sober, mainstream advice of his national security team.

Ordinarily, I’d include Congress in any list of institutions capable of stabilizing a presidency that could go off the rails, but it seems unable to help the President improve his policies.

Instead, other forces have stepped into that role. The courts — especially on immigration —have kept him

Chess Fun Day? Success!

within the bounds of the Constitution. State and local governments are stepping up to lead on a variety of issues, including climate change. The media have been crucial in highlighting problems within the administration and the implications of its policies.

And ordinary citizens have grown vocal in their opinions and active in trying to safeguard and improve their own corners of the world.

These are hopeful developments. But the Trump administration is still struggling to get on track, consumed with internal problems, at a time when we desperately need to move ahead on the serious problems we confront at home and abroad. My hope is that he can find his way to asserting the leadership the country and the world order need.

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

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To the Editor, The AHS Chess Fun Day has come and passed, and by all counts, it was a success. Our goals were three-fold: raise funds for our trip to the SuperNationals tournament in Nashville, May 1214, teach about chess, and build chess community.

First, raising funds: a hearty and heart-felt thank you to all sponsors who helped fund our event, including major sponsors Amery Chevrolet and Farm Table.

Thank you also to all participants who contributed to our Free-Will Donation bucket. BTW, if you missed the event, but still want to make a donation, you can. Checks can be made to AHS Chess and mailed to AHS Chess c/o Amery High School, 555 Minneapolis Ave., Amery. Funding? Success!

Second, teaching about chess: AHS chess members stepped up and sat down to play and teach the younger players who attended our event. An informal survey (I asked them) showed that all young participants had fun and learned more about chess. Teaching? Success!

Third, building chess community: three dozen people attended our event, and they ran the gamut of ages. Many attendees had previous chess experience, but hadn’t played in a long time, so may have been reluctant to play. However, most were ultimately convinced to give it a try. If needed, AHS Chess members equalized the game by playing with fewer pieces, or less time. All participants found challenge and reward. Building chess Community? Success!

In the wake of our Fun Day, I know there are people in the area who enjoy chess and would play more if they had the opportunity.

Keep an eye on the Amery Free Press for information on informal chess meetings and play times.

Farm Table has already offered their space in a yet-to-be-determined capacity for chess play, so we are moving in the right direction.

Chess has been around a long, long time, and it is experiencing a resurgence in America not seen since Bobby Fischer. The current world chess champion is a young, charismatic Norwegian, Magnus

Carlsen. Many talented American men and women chess players are often vying for shots at world champion status. Chess tournaments for youth abound. Chess is incredibly accessible via YouTube, Gameknot.com, Chess.com, and sundry other sites. Let’s ride this wave of chess enthusiasm and revive an interest in chess in Amery that will last well into the future. Contact buenzlim@amerysd.k12.wi.us if you want to be informed of upcoming chess play.

For those interested in following the guys’ performance at SuperNationals, go to the event’s main page at http://www.uschess. org/tournaments/2017/snvi/ and there will be links for pairings and standings on the left side, once the event begins. I will post this link on the Amery School District Face Book page. I will also include the sections the guys are playing in.

One more time, Thank You Sponsors! And Thank You Community!

To the Editor, The Amery Woman’s club has two $1,000 scholarships available to women who are returning to school to complete or to begin their degrees. We refer to them as nontraditional scholarships.

The nontraditional scholarship is based on financial need, as well as clearly defined goals, and an essay or letter describing how continued education will improve the woman’s life and her community. The funds may be used for tuition, books, child care or transportation.

If you are someone or know of someone who lives or works in the Amery School District, is female and in need of financial help to attend an accredited college, university, technical college or other accredited post-secondary training to complete an undergraduate program, we encourage you to apply. Applications and complete details about requirements are available at www.amerywomansclub.com. Completed applications must be mailed

by May 31, 2017.

Julie Riemenschneider Amery, Wis.

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More delays for Hansen, Milltown Town Clerk re-elected amid serious felony charges

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

While the Polk County judicial system struggles with turnover both on the bench and in the District Attorney’s office, Virgil Hansen, the 66-year-old Milltown Village Clerk, firefighter, and former Unity School bus driver, remains free on serious charges of repeated sexual assault of a child, child sexual exploitation, enticement, trafficking, solicitation, and abuse. Hansen is alleged to have committed the illegal acts with a 13-year-old boy at his Milltown residence.

The charges bring with them a maximum penalty of more than 190 years in prison. Hansen re-

mains free on bond, the conditions of which dictate that he not have any contact with children under 17, with the exception of relatives working on the family farm.

Despite the charges, Hansen ran unopposed this April for the position of Milltown Town Clerk. He was re-elected to the position by a margin of 112 to five.

As for the case’s progress, a jury trial was initially scheduled in January of this year by outgoing judge Molly GaleWyrick, but subsequently cancelled. Judge Dan Tolan then disqualified himself from the case in February, while newly elected District Attorney Jeff Kemp required also some time to get up to speed on the case, and has reportedly been seeking

special assistance in the case by way of the Attorney General’s office. A status conference was scheduled for this past Friday before Judge Jeff Anderson.

With Kemp tied up in a jury trial occurring simultaneously in an adjacent courtroom, Assistant District Attorney Stephen Dorrance confirmed that Kemp’s office was moving that direction of the Attorney General’s assitance, but was unable to offer anything additional.

A telephone conference between the parties has been scheduled for May 8, at which time a trial will be rescheduled.

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Virgil Hansen, 66 of Milltown looks over his shoulder during a February court appearance before Judge Daniel Tolan.

Hansen is answering to seven felony charges that allege he had inappropriate sexual contact and sexually tortured a 13-year-old boy at his farm in Milltown.

Prison for Osceola man after racially charged, armed assault Seline was charged with fi fteen separate criminal counts in the ordeal, including multiple counts of reckless endangerment, battery, hit and run, and disorderly conduct. Because of his previous criminal history and the racial expletives used by Seline, District Attorney Dan Steffen also tagged on

abuse fueled by emotion.

“You knew that these were your triggers, and I’m always taken aback by folks who weave their way through the criminal justice system and don’t take stock of how they got there, what happened, and what maybe they could correct in their own lives as a way to avoid

‘It was a continuum of choices that you made that day...and at any one of those points I wish you would have taken a deep breath.’

‘I don’t see a racist [Joshua] Seline. I see a young man whose emotions got in the way of his good sense.’

“The [hate crime enhancer] would have been extremely tough to prove.”

Seline pled guilty in March to two felonies, 2nd degree reckless endanAfter pleading guilty to felony germent and substantial battery, charges stemming from a violent, which brought with them maximum racially charged confrontation that penalties of more than 13 ½ years in occurred in Osceola last October, prison and/or $35,000 in fines.

30-year-old Joshua Seline was senWith a late-running jury trial octenced in Polk County Circuit Court curring in another courtroom Friday, Friday, and will serve a total of three Assistant District Attorney Stephen years behind bars.

Dorrance fi lled in for Kemp during the In the October incident, Seline resentencing. portedly got into a jealousy-fueled “This gentleman has a difficulty confight with his girlfriend and several trolling his temper,” Dorrance said of African American coworkers at a local Seline. Dorrance recommended Seline haunted attraction. sit three years behind bars with four As the argument played out, witnessmore years of extended supervision. es reported multiple racial expletives Attorney Stephen Petros represented and death threats by Seline. The conJudge Scott Needham Seline, asking for up to a year in the frontation moved to Seline’s residence Polk County Circuit Court county jail with credit for time served, where he is alleged to have assaulted followed by probation. Petros mainhis girlfriend and one the coworkers tained that Seline took great pride in who came to her defense, along with leveling a gun at one of their fleeing the enhancers of repeat offense and being a stay-at-home-father to his children, despite a history of substance hate crime to several of the charges. vehicles before firing.

The hate crime enhancers were abuse and inability to maintain steady Seline is also reported to have chased the mother of one of the victims thrown out in the course of the plea employment.

Many of Seline’s family members, inthrough downtown Osceola, before agreement.

“This was more motivated by jealou- cluding his small children, were presbroadsiding her vehicle and leveling sy,” said District Attorney Jeff Kemp. ent for the sentencing. Seline’s mother his rifle at her. and girlfriend both told Judge Scott Needham that his actions were a result of his feeling outnumbered, and getting physically assaulted himself that day.

Seline broke down as he spoke in his own defense.

“I take full responsibly for my actions…you know…I tried to avoid this by leaving…and somehow it ended up in front of my house. I did what I did…and I’m doing my time…”

Citing the pre-sentence investigation, Needham orally reviewed Seline’s tattered criminal history and a litany of what he called ‘adverse childhood experiences’ throughout his upbringing, including fullblown methamphetamine use by age sixteen.

Needham outlined a pattern of violent, reactive beJESSICA DE LA CRUZ |AMERY FREE PRESS havior on the part of Seline, Joshua Seline talks with his lawyer, Stephen Petros, during Friday’s sentencing hearing. Seline will serve a behavior has historically total of three years behind bars for a violent course of events that took place last October. been a mix of chemical

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Judge Scott Needham Polk County Circuit Court

future events,” said Needham.

“I understand that there were racial slurs, and that those words may have been exchanged. But I don’t see a racist Mr. Seline. I see a young man whose emotions got in the way of his good sense,” he continued, pointing to the course of events that occurred that day in October. “It was a continuum of choices that you made that day, and that night that ended in your arrest.

And at any one of those points I wish you would have taken a deep breath.”

Needham agreed with the prosecution in that Seline’s children would be better served if their father were to be given treatment within the confines of the Department of Corrections. He sentenced Seline to three years of confinement and five additional years of extended supervision for reckless endangerment.

He was given an additional concurrent sentence of one a half years for the substantial battery charge, which does not add additional length to his prison stay.

With credit for time served, Seline will serve the two and a half years at Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun. Upon his release he’ll serve five years of extended supervision, including a substance abuse assessment, anger management assessment, and a requirement of absolute sobriety.

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Amery Police Report

04/21/2017 – 04/27/2017 04/21/17, 08:55AM, K9 officer and K9 to Clayton school, met with kindergarten class 04/21/17, 09:50AM, Suspicious activity 04/21/17, 12:45PM, Assist citizen 04/21/17, 01:30PM, Juvenile call 04/21/17, 03:39PM, Vehicle lockout 04/21/17, 06:25PM, Vehicle/Motorcycle accident 04/21/17, 08:59PM, Harassment call 04/21/17, 11:27PM, Suspicious activity 04/22/17, 01:37PM, Juvenile call 04/22/17, 04:30PM, Theft call 04/22/17, 07:54PM, Gas Drive off 04/22/17, 10:30PM, Assist other agency 04/23/17, 08:30AM, Assist citizen 04/23/17, 11:39AM, Welfare check 04/23/17, 02:15PM, Traffic complaint 04/23/17, 03:22PM, Suspicious activity 04/23/17, 11:30PM, Report of intoxicated person 04/24/17, 11:26AM, Juvenile call

04/24/17, 09:26PM, Noise complaint 04/25/17, 02:06PM, Apprehension Request arrest 04/25/17, 06:05PM, Assist citizen 04/25/17, 08:43PM, Juvenile call 04/26/17, 03:53PM, Motor vehicle vs. scooter accident 04/26/17, 04:20PM, Animal control call 04/26/17, 11:55PM, Assist other agency 04/27/17, 02:09AM, Assist other agency 04/27/17, 11:13AM, Welfare check 04/27/17, 11:37PM, Juvenile call 04/27/17, 03:00PM, Warrant arrest 04/27/17, 09:17PM, Motor vehicle accident Arrests: Judith Milton, 57 of Amery. Probation Violation Jonathon J. Brom, 26 of Amery. Arrest on Apprehension Request from Dept. of Corrections Noah Gagnon, 18 of Amery. Warrant arrest for unpaid municipal citation.

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Municipal Court Activity

Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. The following cases were heard: City of Amery— Brian A. Boldt, 46, Clayton, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Bradley D. Kobs, 62, Clear Lake, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Stephanie A. Krahulec, 43, Amery, speeding in school zones (11-15 mph), $124.

Keith D. Milharn, 49, Milltown, theft – movable property <=$2500, $691.

Nathan K. Olson, 39, Amery, speeding on city highway (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Brett M. Peterson, 17, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Nathan G. Pinger, 30, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Brenda L. Ray, 56, Clayton, non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Pamela J. Tillman, 53, Milltown, re-

ceiving stolen property, $1,019.27.

Chou X. Vang, 34, St. Paul, MN, operate without valid license, $124.

Anthony T. Wall, 34, Amery, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124; operating while revoked (forfeiture), $124; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Bao K. Zhao, 47, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

JUVENILES 15 year old, Amery, disorderly conduct, $124.

16 year old, Amery, disorderly conduct on school property, $187.

COMMITMENT ORDERS have been issued for the following people to spend one (1) day in jail to each $50 that remains unpaid for failure to pay forfeitures: Noah R. Gagnon, possession of controlled substances, $376.

Jesus F. Cordova, improper right turn and operate without valid license, $222.80.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, May 1, 2017 Denise K. Gregory, 44, Osceola was arrested on April 23 for burglary, theft of auto, felony bond violation and resisting arrest.

John L. Bremness, 20, Amery was arrested on April 24 for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery and felony bail jumping.

Casey L. Satter, 32, Luck was arrested on April 25 for disorderly conduct and damage to property.

Steven J. Brake, 35, Lindstrom was arrested on April 25 for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Angela R. Morris, 35, Balsam Lake was arrested on April 26 for two counts of possession of an illegally obtained prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia, probation hold and possession of meth.

David J. Groszewski, 24, Luck was arrested on April 27 for possession of THC (2nd) and misdemeanor bail jumping.

Christopher R. Weiss, 44, New Richmond was arrested on April 28 for felony bail jumping.

Andre D. Lyons, 37, Amery was arrested on April 28 for misdemeanor bail jumping.

Austin T. Peterson, 18, St. Croix Falls was arrested on April 29 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Todd D. Cleveland, 31, Clayton was arrested on April 27 for OWI 1 and PAC 1.

Aurelio M. Melchor, 30, Frederic was arrested on April 28 for OWI 2, marijuana possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Michael G. Branville, 46, Luck was arrested on April 28 for OWI 4.

Jacob R. Hard, 31, Marine on the St. Croix, Minn. was arrested on April 30 for OWI 1.

Judith L. Milton, 57, Amery was arrested on April 23 for a DOC warrant.

Brent J. Johnvin, 23, Dallas was arrested on April 25 for a failure-to-appear warrant.

Jonathon J. Brom, 26, Amery was arrested on

April 24 for a DOC apprehension request.

Joshua J. Bremer, 31, Danbury was arrested on April 26 for a failure-to-appear warrant.

Chad G. Transue, 32, Osceola was arrested on April 26 for a probation hold.

Teagan M. Wallar, 17, Amery was arrested on April 27 for disorderly behavior.

Jacob D. Groszewski, 19, Luck was arrested on April 27 for probation hold/DOC warrant.

Michael J. Ellis, 27, Luck was arrested on April 27 for a warrant arrest.

Nicholas A. Birrenbach, 26, Balsam Lake was arrested on April 29 for a failure-to-appear warrant.

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

Osceola man acquitted in ‘triangle’ shooting

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Nearly a year after charges were fi led in a rural Osceola shooting, last Friday a jury acquitted defendant Jeremy Wilson of all charges: reckless injury, aggravated battery and endangering safety.

Defense attorney Mark Biller described the story of events leading up to the gunshot as an old one, the story of “the triangle: a fair damsel, jealous boyfriend and the person he views as his competition,” casting Wilson as the last of those three.

Biller argued that the shot was fired during a struggle over a semi-automatic rifle Wilson had brought with him to pick up a female friend — the “damsel” — who was fighting with her boyfriend, and that the force was necessary to defend his life.

Through interviews with investigators, a doctor, the girlfriend and the man who was shot, District Attorney Jeff Kemp cast doubt on that notion.

The victim, whose femur needed stabilization with a metal rod, testified that he never touched the gun. However, in interviews recorded shortly after the event itself, he had told investigators he had grabbed it, though at that

time he said he was not struggling for control of the gun but trying to push it away because it was pointed at his chest.

Kemp noted that the victim was sitting outside his home unarmed when Wilson arrived, and questioned whether Wilson truly believed his life was at stake.

“He’s afraid for his life, he says,” Kemp said to the jury. “He’s had death threats, he says. Why doesn’t he call an officer to escort him, to make sure there are no problems as he picks up (his friend)?”

Finally, Kemp questioned the believability of the defendant’s story.

“Mr. Wilson says he came there without a round in the chamber. As they’re wrestling, he lets go with one hand, pulls the bolt back, chambers the round, pushes the gun down, aims it at (the victim’s) leg and shoots it. …

That’s a long time to be wrestling for a gun while a bigger guy is trying to rip it out of your hands. … Doesn’t make sense to me.”

Kemp concluded: “Was Mr. Wilson in danger of great bodily harm from (the victim)? That’s what you have to decide.”

Defense attorney Biller urged jurors to consider Wilson’s actions “legiti-

mate, reasonable self-defense.”

“We try to put ourselves into the shoes of Jeremy Wilson that night,” he said, painting a picture of the scene.

Upon arriving at the house with the “scariest looking gun he had” to serve as a deterrent, Wilson was charged at by the victim, leaving little time for him to decide to do much of anything.

“It was enough time to level the weapon and pull the trigger,” Biller said. “And that’s not what happened.”

Biller argued that if the victim — who he variously described as “skunk drunk” “royally drunk” and “blind drunk” — had gotten ahold of the gun, Wilson might not have escaped the situation alive. “(Wilson) didn’t push the gun up and shoot him under the chin,” said Biller.

“His options were limited. He took the least harmful option that (the victim) gave him.”

Biller pointed out that after the shot was fired, Wilson called 9-1-1 and directed the victim’s girlfriend in administering first aid until first responders arrived.

“This is not an utter disregard for human life case,” Biller told the jury.

“Yes, there was recklessness here, but it wasn’t on the part of Jeremy Wilson.”

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Jeremy Wilson, right, and attorney Mark Biller listen as Judge Jeffery Anderson reads the jury’s verdict. Wilson was cleared of all charges last Friday.

After deliberating for about an hour and a half, in which they asked to hear the 9-1-1 call again, the jury declared Wilson not guilty of first or second degree reckless injury, first or second degree reckless endangering safety, or aggravated battery.

The initial charges in the case were brought by former District Attorney Dan Steffen.

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other defendants in the case were discharged. It will be remembered that Arthur Sackmeister died following a severe beating in a quarrel with four men at a dance at Farmington last October.

Judge W. R. Foley will announce sentence in a few days.

Water Tower Doomed The matter of construction of a new water tower and tank is the all-important issue before the council. The old one is in very bad condition and even with the best of good fortune it cannot be expected to stand but a short time longer as the superstructure is so badly rotted and settled as to throw both tower and tank out of plumb.

The council, after a careful investigation of these conditions seems to be of one mind and that is the immediate building of a new steel tower and tank. It has been argued that owing to the present high cost of steel, labor, etc., the matter should be deferred for the present with the hope that the old tank will stand and that labor and material will not be so high in another year.

This would be fine provided the tank stood, but the tank has about one show in a thousand of standing. Then supposing it did not stand and the entire village was thrown out of water service, with hardly a good well in Amery. Some of the older residents remember the typhoid fever epidemic of a few years ago and tremble at the thought. Then think of the fire risk and the danger to residents near the tower, and when all is considered do you believe that it is good policy, good judgment or good finance to wait? Mayor Amundson and those of the council with whom we have talked believe that a tank should be built immediately as a safeguard to the public health.

New Garage Chas. Stenberg is building a fine garage in which to house his new auto hearse, which is expected to arrive about the middle of the month. This will be the first auto hearse in this part of the state and Mr. Stenberg is to be congratulated on his progressiveness and for the service given in all departments of his furniture and undertaking business.

95 Years Ago April 27, 1922 Mercantile Under New Management As mentioned in last week’s Free Press, O. B. and Alfred Hanson have purchased the controlling interest in the Amery Mercantile Company’s Store and will hereafter direct the policies of this popular establishment.

We are informed by the Messrs. Hanson that they will revert back to the credit system instead of the cash basis, will make deliveries to all parts of the city (for which an up-to-date enclosed delivery truck has been bought) and in many other ways will endeavor to make their motto “Satisfied Customers” not only a pretty phrase, but an actual endeavor in the working policies of their

Injured At Saw Mill G. W. Riley was quite seriously injured while working at the F. G. Ridler mill April 18th when a piece of timber flew from the saw and struck him in the forehead cutting a four inch gash. Fortunately, the skull was not fractured and while he is confined to his home he is improving nicely.

75 Years Ago April 30, 1942

Amery Cadet Band Finishes Season Amery’s Cadet Band completed their marching season with a performance at the Rice Lake Aquafest in July of 1989. During its summer marching season, the band earned a first at Roberts and a second at Barron. The Cadet Band Director was Kimberly Graff.

business.

Goods are arriving for every department every day and the normal stock to be carried will be one of the largest in this section.

Amery’s New Café-Hotel Reynolds Bros. arrived Monday from Glenwood to begin work of remodeling and fitting the Hotel Hart property into a modern hotel.

The room formerly used as “Dads Lunch Room” will be fitted out as a high class café, equipped with all the latest fixtures of the finest quality and the new proprietors assure us that when complete Amery will have the finest short order lunch room in this part of the state.

New Dancing Pavilion According to plans adopted at the last meeting of the Geo. Larson Post, American Legion, a fine new dancing pavilion with a floor space of 40x86 feet, with entrance porch, cloak rooms, orchestra pit etc., will be erected this spring.

A building site lease has been donated in the Johnson-Amundson addition.

Work such as clearing the grounds etc. has already begun and the boys are planning that the building will be completed by May 15. From that time on through the season, dances will be given every Saturday evening – dances which the Legion declare “will be absolutely above reproach, and a credit to Geo. Larson.

make life delightful.

Suppose all of us take a lesson then from nature and smile at each other as we pass by, and lay, aside the grouch, which has likely been thriving on our own, or someone else’s imagination, and let us speak words of cheer and praise, and life will be more worthwhile for us all.

Couple this with Mayor Christensen’s Clean-Up proclamation and say, won’t it make a great combination?

90 Years Ago May 5, 1927 Bomb Victim Will Recover Anton (Pat) Hermstead was terribly injured when a bomb mysteriously exploded as he was placing mail in the B. G Anderson mailbox at Half Moon Lake last week. However he is improving nicely and will not lose his hand as at first reported, but only the second and fourth fingers.

No clues have as yet been found as to the perpetrator of the outrage.

Mr. Hermstead’s recovery is assured.

Official Notice I have been ordered by the City Council to have all outhouses in sewer district to be removed at once and persons residing adjacent to sewer shall be given 30 days in which to connect up with sewer and remove outhouses. – W. B. Cornwall, Health Officer

Be As Good As Mother Nature

Ostrich Skin Valuable

Now that Spring is really here, house cleaning and city cleaning will be the order of the day and soon Amery and the adjacent territory will put on its spring finery and you will see flowers blooming in the yards and apple blossoms in the back yards.

Truly nature will soon be smiling and will do its part to

Ostrich skin leather is likely to provide a new industry in South Africa. Ostrich skins produce leather that is extremely durable, and combines with its durability an almost entire absence of stretch.

In former years the skin of the ostrich was regarded as practically valueless, and when an ostrich died it was

usually buried without being skinned. But with the serious decline in the prices of ostrich feathers and consequent killing off of the birds, ostrich farmers have come to realize that the skin of the ostrich can be put to economical use.

85 Years Ago April 28, 1932 Thieves Rob Bernier home Chief of Police F. G. Bernier who, by the way, has served this city efficiently in his capacity for more years than any “cop” in this part of the state, was the butt of an ironic “joke” last week.

In his own words, Chief Bernier said, “Some time ago I took advantage of the low retail price of lard and bought a 60 pound tub, which I placed in my basement. It was used from time to time until about ½ of the 60 pounds had been taken from the tub. On Saturday, my wife decided to make some doughnuts and requested that I get the necessary lard from the basement. I found the tub but no lard. A sneak thief during our absence from home had neatly and with great care scooped out every ounce of lard and left only the tub, but from the fact that I like doughnuts – and you can’t render a wooden tub to a proper consistency in which to fry doughnuts – I bought more lard. It’s a big joke on the policeman.”

Mr. Bernier took it standing up and with a smile, but I would not like to be the bird who stole the lard if there was a tangible clue on which he could work, and even without a clue it’s an even bet that sooner or later this will be darned expensive “doughnut frying” for the thief.

Convicted of Manslaughter Thos. Germaine was convicted of manslaughter in Polk Count court last week. The

Krebs Sentenced 1 to 9 Years in Prison for Attack Charles Krebs, 24, Amery, the man who was “so good” to his family, according to the testimony of the family, was sentenced to 1 to 9 years in prison at Waupun, by District Judge Carl H. Daley at Balsam Lake Thursday, on a charge of assault with attempt to commit rape.

The man formerly an attendant at an Amery filling station, confessed to attacking Margaret Blocki, a children’s welfare worker, as she put her car in the station for the night.

He struck her with an iron bar, put her into his own car, and took her out into East Lincoln where he abandoned her.

Severely injured, she staggered to County Trunk F, and was picked up and brought to the Amery Hospital by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Green. Miss Blocki, formerly of Sheboygan, has been receiving treatment for several weeks at the Amery Hospital and at her home for a fractured skull and other injuries.

She was released from the hospital only a few weeks ago.

60 Years Ago April 25, 1957 Southside Grocery Sold to Pete Omer Bert and Bernie Thompson, founders and for 10 years operators of the Southside Grocery in Amery, this week announced that they have sold their business to Peter and Sally Omer of this city.

Mr. and Mrs. Omer are no strangers to the community for they are both graduates of Amery High School and residents of this community. They indicated that they would continue to maintain the same quality of merchandise as handled in the past.

The Southside Grocery was erected and started in the business circle of Amery following Bert Thompson’s return from service in WWII.

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Lunch prices up, policy on unpaid accounts tabled

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Much to their dissatisfaction, Amery School Board members were forced once again this year to raise school lunch prices, district wide.

The United States Department of Agriculture requires that districts use something called a Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) tool to dictate meal pricing.

“They want to make sure that our paid meals aren’t getting the benefit of the free and reduced [lunch] program,” said Stacy Nelson, Directory of School Nutrition.

“Unfortunately I’m the bearer of bad news,” she continued. “What the PLE tool has determined is that we have to raise our lunch prices by ten cents across the board.”

Nelson says the district had been in contact with Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) in efforts to see what, if anything, could be done about the problem.

“They wanted us to look at our excessive fund balance, and our monthly expenses. But it was determined that our fund balance isn’t excessive enough to qualify for an exemption,” she explained.

Current meal prices are $2.60 per meal in grades pre-k through grade five, $2.85 per meal in grades six through

eight, and $2.90 per meal in grades nine through 12.

All prices will increase by ten cents beginning next fall.

This marks at least three years in a row for the increase, which comes at a time when negative lunch accounts

‘I guess I would be cautious to not do anything that would be considered lunch shaming.’

Chelsea Whitley Director, Amery School Board

have become an increasing concern, and a hot button topic nationwide.

Last month school board officials did a first reading of a proposed policy on unpaid lunch accounts, another USDA requirement. The policy is largely modeled around current procedures, according to district officials, with exceptions being an earlier ‘low balance’ notification, and a smaller negative balance threshold.

“We changed it to negative $20.00, but right now, we’ve been kind of letting it go to negative $40 or $50. We’re just not

being consistent, so we decided to lessen that number,” said Nelson, adding that communication with the school is the best approach when families need help making payment arrangements.

Board member Chelsea Whitley was vocally cautious of some aspects of the policy’s first draft, specifically in regards to when a child is stricken from the school lunch program.

“I guess I would be cautious to not do anything that would be considered lunch shaming. That’s really making the student suffer for something that their parent is responsible for,” she added.

High School Principal Shawn Doerfler responded, “If we don’t draw the line somewhere, you’re going to have kids $100, $200 in the hole.”

Whitley recommended other means of prompting payment such as withholding transcripts or taking away a student’s parking permit.

Doerfler said those means have been used in the past. “I can do three things at the high school,” Doerfler added. “You can’t park, you can’t go to prom, and you can’t graduate. So we’ll get their money in the end. But we won’t get it until their last week of senior year. And they’re going to potentially be on that list for two or three years. That’s possible.”

Board President Darin Van Blaricom seemed to agree with Whitley’s creative

and cautious approach. “I like that better than having Channel 13 show up at my school and telling me that we’re shaming kids that are going to lunch,” he said.

Superintendent James Kuchta added, “We can certainly take a closer look at this. My experience in other districts

‘If we don’t draw the line somewhere, you’re going to have kids $100, $200 in the hole.’

Shawn Doerfler Amery High School Principal

has been that, yes, those debts pile up.

And our only recourse can be going to small claims court, or withholding transcripts, etc. But we do recognize that sometimes people do have hardships.”

The board’s complete discussion on the matter can be seen via video of April’s meeting available at the school website.

As is customary, the policy language has been forwarded to lawyers at the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) and has been tabled pending further review.

Amery school reps ask for fair shake at Joint Finance meeting

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Amery was well represented at a meeting of the Governor’s Joint Finance Committee in Ellsworth on Wednesday. A gymnasium was packed with hundreds waiting to speak to the panel which included representative Sheila Harsdorf.

Among the attendees, Lamoine Maclaughlin of Amery’s Northern Lakes Center for the Arts spoke on behalf of ‘Wisconsin Creates’ arts funding, pointing out the disproportionate arts spending of seven dollars per capita in Minnesota to Wisconsin’s fourteen cents.

On the heels of a recent community supported school referendum, Amery School Board President Darin Van Blaricom and Superintendent Jim Kuchta spoke against measures that would remove such referendums from a district’s list of funding options.

While they voiced support for the Governor’s proposed increase in per-pupil spending, they rallied against the referendum proposal, as well as another item that would impact teacher licensing.

“If the Governor’s budget goes through as proposed, it looks like there will be no expiration dates on teacher licensure and that’s kind of a big deal,” said Kuchta during April’s School Board meeting.

Van Blaricom pointed local frustrations that have occurred when non-budget items are passed without any local discussion or input.

“I’d like to talk to you a little about Motion 999 and its impact on public education,” he said. “[Motion 999] allows for insertion of non-fiscal items into our state’s budget. I’m sure you remember back in 2015 when several items were inserted late at night that impacted public education. Motion 999 was used to get education policy initiated when it wasn’t able to be passed through normal legislative means. In the last budget, changes in teacher licensing, and the forcing of homeschool inclusion in public activities were just some examples of items that had previously died legislatively, but were inserted via Motion 999 removing any chance of input and testimony from those of us affected. In the case of forced homeschool inclusion of public activities, both the homeschool community and public schools were against the proposal, yet because of this procedure it passed with no consideration for those affected.

“In November, Wisconsin went to the polls and sent a message that we were ready for politics as usual to change,” Van Blaricom continued. “Legislation that affects public schools deserves public debate and study by those that are affected most.

In this budget, your committee may be pressured to remove local control over the referendum process with motion 999. It would be very difficult to do this regularly, but

through this process regularly but through this procedural mention it might happen very easily.

“I’m asking that your committee takes the leadership opportunity and embrace the

scored among the top districts in northwest Wisconsin and in the state,” Kuchta said.

“Our district is supported by a great community who passed a recurring $1.9 million referendum on April 4 in order

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Superintendent James Kuchta waits to take the microphone while Amery School Board President Darren Van Blaricom speaks to a crowded auditorium during last week’s Joint Finance Committee meeting in Ellsworth.

drain the swamp message that we all voted for back in November, and exclude the consideration of non-budget items inserted through motion 999. All policy deserves the input of the state school boards and the public light of the legislation process, not the back room deals that so many in Wisconsin voted against in November. Thank you for your consideration.”

Kuchta echoed the concerns of many attendees in addressing school funding concerns.

“Amery has consistently

to sustain current services, and to replace some of the cuts forced in recent years, including over $3 million in cuts the past five years alone. Since 2012 the district faced cuts of over half a million dollars in state aid causing the district to reduce staff, defer maintenance, security, technology purchases, and freeze instructional purchases.

“The tolls of Act 10 have changed the face of education in Wisconsin and will have long-lasting effects. Continuation down this path will

further discourage the best and brightest from entering one of our most noble professions, education. Our district supports the Governor’s budget of adding $200 per pupil of categorical aid in 2017-2018, and $204 per pupil in ‘18-‘19.

The impact it will have on the School District of Amery is estimated to be an increase of $310,000 in the first year of the biennial budget, and $316,000 the second year. Although this amount will help, we are currently operating with over $1.1 million less revenue than the district had in 2008-’09, eight years ago. The bottom line is, the amount of per-pupil aid proposed will help, but will only be a short-term windfall, not an end-all solution.

“I’m also very concerned about the change in educator licensure proposed. Although I support flexibility in licensure, I’m very concerned about yet another un-funded mandate placed on school districts with no training or additional aid planned. On behalf of the school district of Amery, I urge you to maintain the Governor’s budget proposal and provide the aid needed to start in the right direction for education in our great state of Wisconsin. Our district has performed well in spite of obstacles like staff turnover and budgets. We can do better for our students, our community, our state and our future with your support of education.”

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‘Hands Accross the Courthouse’ took place on Friday, an event that gathers representatives from various Polk County agencies in solidarity against child abuse.

Together against child abuse

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The Polk County Courthouse was decorated in blue ribbons Friday, in observance of April as Child Abuse Awareness Month. Displays had been set up inside the courthouse commons area throughout the month of April More than 700 child abuse cases were referred to Polk County for screening in 2016. Of those referrals, 227 of the cases were screened in, involving 252 children. Those included 152 cases of neglect, 41 cases of phsyical abuse, 40 cases of sexual abuse, seven emotional abuse, and 12 infants who were still in their mother’s womb but subject to maltreatment.

Agencies from throughout Polk County along with member of Bikers Against Child Abuse JESSICA DE LA CRUZ | AMERY FREE PRESS (BACA) gathered in solidarity in front of the Jus- More than 20 members of the Great Rivers chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) participated in Friday’s ‘Hands Accross tice Center in their annual ‘Hands Accross the the Courthouse’ event at the Polk County Justice Center. BACA is an international organization that creates a safer environment Courthouse’ event. for abused children, and works in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children.

GOP bill would discipline hecklers at college speeches

BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin students who disrupt speeches and demonstrations could be expelled and campuses would have to remain neutral on public issue under a bill Republican legislators are pushing this week.

The bill comes as free speech issues have grown more contentious on college campuses across the country. Conservatives are worried that right-wing speakers aren’t given equal treatment as liberal campus presenters and some students have complained about free expression fanning racial tensions.

In Madison, home to the University of Wisconsin’s flagship campus and the state Capitol, students shouted down and traded obscene gestures with ex-Brietbart editor and conservative columnist Ben Shapiro during a presentation in November. This week, supporters of conservative commentator Ann Coulter rallied behind her after the University of California-Berkeley cancelled her speech citing concerns that violence could erupt.

The bill is modeled after a proposal the conservative Arizona-based Gold-

water Institute put together to address campus free speech problems; North Carolina lawmakers are also considering the legislation. The Wisconsin lawmakers sponsoring the bill said it represents Republicans’ promise “to protect the freedom of expression on college campuses.”

“All across the nation and here at home, we’ve seen protesters trying to silence different viewpoints,” Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, one of the bill’s chief sponsors, said in a news release Thursday. “Free speech means free speech for everyone and not just for the person who speaks the loudest.”

The University of Wisconsin at Madison’s policy already calls for facilitating free speech equally and objectively, school spokesman John Lucas said.

Mandating sanctions eliminates the ability of a disciplinary committee to consider all the circumstances of the situation, he said.

“We urge the Legislature to work with the Board of Regents to identify policies that will address the free exchange of ideas and need for order while respecting the existing student conduct process that has served institutions well for many years,” Lucas

said in an email.

University of Wisconsin System spokeswoman Stephanie Marquis said the system is committed to ensuring freedom of speech at its institutions.

The local American Civil Liberties Union didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment on the legislation Thursday.

Scot Ross, executive director of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, called Vos and the bill’s other authors, Reps. Jesse Kremer and Dave Murphy and Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, “fragile snowflakes.”

“These Republicans want to make our campuses safe spaces for Republicans to be free of criticism and subject students to legal sanctions if they speak out,” Ross said.

Under Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s state budget plan, the university system’s Board of Regents would have to adopt a policy stating that concerns about civility and mutual respect should never be used to justify closing off discussions. But campuses could restrict speech that violates the law, falsely defames an individual or constitutes a threat, and students would be barred from obstructing others’ free speech rights.

The new bill goes further. The legislation would require regents to quickly adopt a policy requiring each campus to remain neutral on current public controversies. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the bill would bar chancellors and faculty members from expressing their viewpoints or if university lobbyists’ work would be forbidden.

The policy also would have to include a range of disciplinary sanctions for students and faculty who engage in “violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, obscene, unreasonably loud, or other disorderly conduct” that interferes with someone’s free speech rights. The bill doesn’t define what constitutes any of that behavior.

Students would be entitled to a disciplinary hearing and appeals. Any student found to have interfered with someone’s free expression twice would be suspended for a semester or expelled. And anyone who feels his or her free speech rights have been violated can bring a lawsuit within a year to stop the violation.

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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 to 103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; nursery available during worship.

Every Wednesday: 7 p.m Youth Group.

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

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

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. One-Way Club.

Thusday: 9:30 a.m. White Cross.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, May 3: 9 a.m. Bible Study.

Thursday, May 4: 4-7 p.m. Rummage Sale.

Friday, May 5: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rummage Sale.

Sunday, May 7: 8:30 am. Sunday Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m.

Stewardship committee; 9:30 a.m. Birthday Sunday; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, May 9: 8:30 a.m. Quilting; 9 a.m. Backpacks; 1 p.m. Ruth Unit; 6:30 p.m. Church Council.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, May 3: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout/Make May Day baskets; 6 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Youth deliver May Day Baskets; 6:45 p.m. Money Management Class; 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal.

Thursday, May 4: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 9:30 a.m Local Communions; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Dinner Theater Rehearsal.

Friday, May 5: 8:30 a.m. Distant Communions; 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 6:30 p.m Dinner Theater - Southern Fried Funeral.

Saturday, May 6: 6:30 p.m. Dinner Theater - Southern Fried Funeral.

Sunday, May 7: 8 a.m. L-5 Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Christian Education meeting; 10 a.m. Worship service/Communion; 11:15 a.m. Diaconate meeting; 12 p.m. Dinner Theater.

Monday, May 8: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

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

Senior Dining Hall opens; 10:30 a.m. Bible Study - Wiser Together DVD study by Bill Hybels; 6 p.m. Council meeting.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 3: 6-7 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) at Trinity; 6 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity.

Thursday, May 4: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Sunday, May 7: Summer Stretch deadline; 8 a.m. JAM sings at Trinity; 9:30 a.m. Deronda worship; 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Pancake Breakfast for DI at Deronda.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Saturday, May 6: 8 a.m. Men of East Immanuel at Ida Mae’s.

Sunday, May 7: 9:30 a.m. All Ages Learning; 10:30 a.m.

Worship.

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, May 3: 6 pm. Men in Mission.

Thursday, May 4: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Saturday, May 13: 8 a.m. Car Care.

Sunday, May 14: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Choir; last day of Sunday School.

Tuesday, May 9: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 a.m.

Property; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. WIC Clinic; 6:30 p.m. Worship/Life.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, May 3: 1 p.m. Evening Stars at church; 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

Saturday, May 6: 7 am. Men’s Bible Study.

Sunday, May 7: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. last day of Sunday School; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion (High school Senior Recognition); 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, May 8: 3 p.m. Service at Golden Age Manor.

Tuesday, May 9: 9 a.m. Quilting; 9 a.m. Pastor at Clergy meeting.

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

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

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

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 10:15 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

These weekly church messages are contributed by the following:

Do Not Weary in Doing Good

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“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

—Galatians 6:9 NIV

quote that is often misattributed to John Wesley advises us to “Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.” Whoever said or wrote this, it’s a great expression of Christian charity, and could serve well as a creed to live by. It is easy to do good works when it coincides with what we want to do anyway, but it becomes difficult when it goes against the grain of our own desires or the people we are helping are difficult or seem undeserving. It is also possible to feel that the well has run dry on our charitable impulses. People in the helping professions suffer from burnout precisely because they are helping others all the time. We must keep in mind that our duty to do and be good doesn’t end because we have done good for the better part of our day. Keep your eyes on the prize and continue to do all the good that you can. – Christopher Simon

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

JOURNEY CHURCH (formerly First Baptist), 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 office@journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3 anytime, ages 3-4 during the sermon only; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday school, nursery is available for ages 0-3.

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

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

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

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 3: 1-7 p.m. LF WELCA Garage Sale setup; 6-7 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) at Trinity; 6 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity.

Thursday, May 4: 9 a.m. LF Quilting; 12-7 p.m. LF WELCA Garage Sale.

Friday, May 5: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. LF WELCA Garage Sale.

Saturday, May 6: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. LF WELCA Garage Sale.

Sunday, May 7: Summer Stretch deadline; 8 a.m. JAM sings at Trinity; 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Pancake Breakfast for DI at Deronda; 11 a.m. Little Falls Worship.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, May 3: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6 p.m. FUEL at First Lutheran; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer Group; 6:30 p.m.

BRB; 7 p.m. Sr. Choir Practice.

Thursday, May 4: 8:15 a.m. Weigh In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, May 7: 9 a.m. Worship service with Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 7 p.m. WAPO Boat-In Team.

Monday, May 8: 8 a.m. Life Line Screening here.

Tuesday, May 9: 1 p.m. Quilting.

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, May 3: 9:30 a.m. Ladies Aid; 10 a.m. Ladies Aid meeting; 1 p.m. Stewardship; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:15 p.m. Choir practice.

Sunday, May 7: 8:30 a.m. Lay Ministers; 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, May 8: 10 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study.

Tuesday May 9: 7 p.m. Parish Planning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, May 3: Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during 9 a.m. Mass; Thursday, May 4: Faith Formation Committee meeting 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 6: Rummage Sale 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 7: No Donuts Sunday; Dedication of the new statue after Mass; Monday May 8: Ladies Lunch at Village Pizzeria 12 p.m.; Tuesday, May 9: KC meeting 6:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, May 4: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, May 7: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, May 7: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Monday, May 8: Pastor visiting shut-ins.

Tuesday, May 9: Pastor visiting shut-ins; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 3: 6-7 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) at Trinity; 6 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity.

Sunday, May 7: Summer Stretch deadline; 8 a.m. Trinity worship with JAM singing; 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Pancake Breakfast for DI 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, May 3: 5:45 p.m. Worship Team 1 practice; 6 p.m. CREW (Youth Group); 6:30 p.m. Adult Study.

Thursday, May 4: 3:15 p.m. CEF Spring Party.

Sunday, May 7: 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, Confirmation 1, Youth Worship Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service; Leadership Team Q/A. Tuesday, May 9: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m. Study at Ridgeview; 6:30 p.m. Leadership Team meeting.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, May 3: 9 a.m. Men’s work group; 9 a.m. Quilters; 6 p.m. Confirmation supper; 7 p.m. Confirmation 2nd year students.

Sunday, May 7: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, May 9: 6:30 p.m. Education Committee; 7 p.m.

Ruth Circle.

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.

Delanore I. Rogers, 94, Clear Lake, died Saturday, April 29, at the Golden Age Manor nursing home in Amery, where she had been a resident since 2015.

Memorial service is on Friday, May 5, 11:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake with visitation the hour prior to services.

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Clear Lake is handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Midwest timber industry welcomes tariffs on Canadian lumber

BY STEVE KARNOWSKI ASSOCIATED PRESS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The upper Midwest timber industry is welcoming the Trump administration's announcement that it's imposing tariffs averaging 20 percent on softwood lumber entering the United States from Canada.

The industry has been struggling in Minnesota and Wisconsin in recent years. The housing market crash in 2008 cut demand for softwood lumber products such as pine 2x4 studs and other kinds of boards used to build homes, which are among the products affected by the administration's move. So industry groups in both states saw Monday's announcement as good news for communities with sawmills, and for loggers who supply them.

The Trump administration and U.S. industry groups say Canada unfairly subsidizes its softwood lumber industry. The dispute goes back to the 1980s. The U.S. contends that the prices charged by Canadian federal and provincial governments for harvesting timber on public land are below market rates, amounting to a subsidy that puts U.S. companies at a competitive disadvantage.

Canada denies that its practices are unfair and greeted the announcement with dismay. Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr said Tuesday that the new tariffs will hurt people in both countries, including American homebuyers who will now pay more for wood.

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, imports of softwood lumber from Canada were worth an estimated $5.66 billion last year. The duties, which Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Tuesday will cost about $1 billion annually, will range from 3 percent to 24 percent, depending on the manufacturer.

The cross-border flare-up happened against the backdrop of the Trump administration's intent to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, which doesn't cover the lumber dispute, and a separate trade dispute over Canadian dairy pricing. It doesn't directly affect the paper industries in the two states, which are larger than their lumber industries and mostly use hardwoods such as aspen, but loggers who typically work for both sectors stand to gain.

The old U.S.-Canadian softwood lumber agreement worked well until it expired in 2015, resulting in no limits on the amount of lumber that could be imported from Canada, said Wayne Brandt, executive director of the Duluth-based Minnesota Timber Producers Association. That, combined with exchange rate differences, made it challenging for U.S. producers to compete, he said.

“Our preference is always that there be an agreement worked out between the two countries so we can have a rational system for pricing products to the market. ...

Maybe this will spur the Canadian producers to come to the table and arrive at an agreement,” Brandt said.

But for now, the regional industry is welcoming the crackdown.

“It's about time. This will be good for Minnesota and the timber industry. It's been frustrating to the timber industry for years to see full rail cars heading south from Canada,” said Scott Dane, executive director of the Gilbert-based Associated Contract Loggers and Truckers of Minnesota.

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Peter N. Hill Osceola, WI — Peter N. Hill, age 85 died at home Saturday, April 29, 2017.

Peter was born on August 9, 1931 in Wakefield, Michigan and was the youngest of 7 children. Peter and Martha met as students at Suomi College in Hancock, Michigan. There were married August 6, 1955.

MSGT Peter Hill retired from the United States Air Force after 26 years of service. During his service as a weather forecaster he briefed pilots throughout the world and was stationed in Japan; Greenland; Burlington, VT; Chanute AFB, IL.; Madison, WI; Corvallis, OR; Izmir, Turkey; Bangor, ME, Ellsworth AFB, SD.; Wiesbaden, Germany; Torrejon, Spain and Kincheloe AFB, MI. Turkey was the most interesting place they lived. Peter said it was like going back in time. Camels, sheep and even a dancing bear were common sights on the streets near their home. His oldest son, Steve went to school in a horse drawn carriage. And their son, Nathan was born while the family was stationed in Turkey.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1977, Peter worked for the National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth, Minnesota, as a weather forecaster for 17 years.

One of his most memorable experiences while working in Duluth was the October blizzard of 1991. During that storm more than 36 inches of snow fell and Peter worked 32 hours straight until the roads were cleared before another forecaster was able to relieve him of duty at the weather station.

After his retirement, Peter and Martha moved south

to Osceola, WI, where the winters were not as long and cold. Their new home was located at a former Air Force radar base. Peter and Martha continued their love of travel and went on see South Korea, Singapore, Thailand and much of the United States to visit family.

While visiting their son Nathan in Korea they visited the DMZ and the building where the peace treaty was signed. This building sits half in South Korea and the other half in North Korea. So Peter was able to claim that he had been in North Korea.

Peter Hill is survived by his wife, Martha Hill, and his six children: Steve (Sherry) Hill of Lubbock, TX, Margaret (Pastor Brian) Pearson of Ruskin, FL, Tom (Tina) Hill of Tyler, TX, Col. Nathan (Barb) Hill (Ret. USAF) Ogden, UT, Valerie (David) Anderson of Amery, WI and Vicky (Steve) Johnston of Holmen, WI. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, Kristina Willis, Ana Hill, Jheri Tschanz, Naomi Hopson, Tom Hill, Moriah Hill, Luke Hill, Tyler Hill, Brittany Stewart, Kim Anderson, Annie Anderson, Erin Anderson, Rebekah Kellogg, Jacob Johnston, Joshua Johnston, and Joel Johnston. In addition, he will be greatly missed by his 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 2 from 6-8 PM at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 3, at 2 pm at the Amery Free Lutheran Church in Amery, WI. Burial will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to Amery Free Lutheran Church, Amery, WI. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Wisconsin dairy farmers face spoiling market, tight deadline

BY CARA LOMBARDO ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A handful of Wisconsin dairy farmers whose Canada market evaporated in a trade dispute were weighing offers from new buyers on Tuesday, but others were running out of time before an expiring contract risked putting them out of business.

“The milk market is tighter than we expected,” said Daniel Smith, a state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection administrator. “It doesn't mean the game's over, but it does mean the clock is ticking.”

Smith said about 15 farms that produce ultra-filtered milk were considering offers Tuesday.

Even if all those deals are completed, though, 20 to 25 other farms still faced a Monday deadline after Grassland Dairy told several farmers it would stop buying their milk begin-

ning May 1.

As farmers scrambled, Gov. Scott Walker was praising Donald Trump for imposing tariffs on Canadian lumber in the wake of a Canadian dairy pricing change that effectively boxed out imported ultra-filtered milk. The Wisconsin governor said the two men spoke Monday and Tuesday, and Walker took to Twitter to announce it.

“It was great to talk to you this morning,” Walker tweeted at Trump.

“Thanks for supporting WI dairy farmers!!!”

Trump referenced the crisis on Twitter a day after announcing the tariffs: “Canada has made business for our dairy farmers in Wisconsin and other border states very difficult. We will not stand for this. Watch!”

Walker also said in a news release Tuesday that the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority is offering dairy farmers and

processors better terms on loan guarantees from now until August, which could encourage processors to expand operations to accommodate more milk.

But Tim Prosser, who with his father owns a dairy farm in Columbus, said the loan guarantee changes aren't immediate help to farmers like him faced with the prospect of having nowhere to send their milk starting Monday.

The impacted farms in Wisconsin ranged in size from 12 cows to 3,200 cows. Many have said they'll have no choice but to sell their cows and shut down if they don't find new buyers for their milk and even those who've received offers have to decide if they're financially feasible.

Carrie Mess, a Wisconsin dairy farmer and board member of the Dairy Girl Network, said the Dairy Farmers of America cooperative

has made offers to buy milk from several farms.

But she said at least some of the offers she's heard about would lock farmers into year-long contracts at terms that would make it hard for them to recoup their production costs.

“It's not ideal, but it's something that can keep the doors open,” she said.

A Dairy Farmers of America spokeswoman did not immediately respond to multiple messages confirming the number of offers made or accepted, or the terms of the offers. Smith said he didn't know.

Farms in New York and Minnesota were also affected by the change.

Margaret Hart, a spokeswoman for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture said Tuesday Grassland has since agreed to continue buying milk from all the Minnesota farms affected.

Albert R. Curtis, age 79 of Cumberland, WI, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 6, 2017.

Albert Roland Curtis was born on July 8, 1937 in Amery, WI the son of Roland and Alice (Armstrong) Curtis. Growing up farming with his family, Albert lived and worked on various farms in and around Polk County. He attended country schools and graduated from Luck High School in 1957.

After graduation, Albert was married to Rose McGrady in North Dakota in 1958 and together they had one son, Bert. They later divorced.

Albert worked for many years in St. Paul, MN as a roofer. He later moved to Luck, Amery and eventually settled in Cumberland, WI where he was employed in maintenance for Seneca Foods.

Albert is preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Alice Curtis; 2 infant sisters, Margaret and Mary; sisters, Iva Lillie and Esther Nelson, and brother-inlaw, Don Lundquist.

Survived by son, Albert “Bert” (Gretchen) Curtis of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren, Shane Perry, Chris Brunkhorst, and Jessica Baker; 9 great grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Mary Lundquist of Luck, WI, Dale Curtis (Marlene Anderson) of Stillwater, MN, Ruth (Rudy) Mothes of Siren, WI, Wayne (Sharon) Curtis of Marine on St. Croix, MN, Leo Curtis of Stillwater, MN, and Cecil Curtis of Luck, WI; brother-in-law, Steve Nelson of Marine on St. Croix, MN; Steve Nelson - Marine on St. Croix, MN; many nieces, nephews and family.

Memorial Service will be 11 am on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI. There will be a visitation at the Funeral Home an hour before the service.

Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Turtle Lake, WI Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk County will sell the following Real Properties by Public Auction to be held online at www.wisconsinsurplus.com, Auction #17346.

The Public Auction will begin on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 12:01am CDT and end on Monday, June 5, 2017, starting at 10:00 am CDT. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted.

XXX Hwy 8–Town of Balsam Lake Pcl #006-01086-0300 Minimum Bid: $15,000.00

XXX 345th Ave–Town of Clam Falls Pcl #014-00156-0700 Minimum Bid: $3,500.00

XXX 115th St–Town of Clam Falls Pcl #014-00153-0100 Minimum Bid: $3,500.00

XXX 345th Ave–Town of Clam Falls Pcl #014-00156-0800 Minimum Bid: $3,500.00

XXX 345th Ave–Town of Clam Falls XXX 345th Ave–Town of Clam Falls Pcl #014-00153-0200 Minimum Bid: $3,500.00

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XXX 340th Ave–Town of Clam Falls Pcl #014-00199-0200 Minimum Bid: $12,000.00

XXX 112th St–Town of Clam Falls Pcl #014-00156-0400 Minimum Bid: $7,000.00

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Arcadia embraces Hispanic population amid immigration talks

Baldwin encourages Perdue to visit Wisconsin dairy farmers

ARCADIA, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 60 percent of a city in western Wisconsin voted for President Donald Trump, but residents say there hasn't been a culture of anti-immigrant or anti-Hispanic sentiment in the community.

Arcadia has seen a growing Hispanic population in recent years, the La Crosse Tribune reported. Hispanic students now make up the majority of the Arcadia School District's population, and the U.S. Department of Justice recently required the city to offer a bilingual ballot to residents in elections.

U.S. Census Bureau data shows that Hispanic people only made up about 3 percent of the population of Arcadia in 2000. Now, the Hispanic population makes up more than a third of the city's residents and nearly doubled from nearly 570 in 2010 to more than 970 in 2015. That's about a third of Arcadia's nearly 3,000 residents.

“I welcome it,” said Chuck Timm, owner of a local bar. “It means more people and businesses on Main Street. It means more people to frequent my business and others.”

But that doesn't mean the Hispanic population hasn't been following the national conversation closely after Trump's promises to crack down on illegal immigration.

Sixteen-year-old Eric Mora said his family, and many others, came to Arcadia for work and better opportunities but that now many in the community worry about the future.

Arcadia's school Superintendent Louie Ferguson said these families have been a blessing to the city. He said the enrollment growth has enabled the district to offer more opportunities to students.

“This has been such a huge plus to the school district,” Ferguson said. “The Hispanic population has been very supportive of the community and its schools.

They are such a great part of the community.”

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has voted for President Donald Trump's pick for agriculture secretary and encouraged him to help resolve an international dairy dispute hurting Wisconsin farmers.

Baldwin said Monday that one of Sonny Perdue's first trips as U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary should be to Wisconsin.

Dozens of dairy farmers are losing a market for ultra-filtered milk due to a new Canadian trade policy taking effect May 1. New York dairy farmers face the same problem.

Baldwin says Perdue and the Trump administration should move quickly to make Canada rescind its policy and immediately help affected Wisconsin dairy farmers.

Wisconsin's other U.S. senator, Republican Ron Johnson, also voted to confirm Perdue and urged him to take “swift action” to address Canada's recent actions on dairy exports.

NOTICE OF MEETING JOINT REVIEW BOARD TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT #3 VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE, WI PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Joint Review Board, Tax Incremental District #3, Village of Clear Lake, Wisconsin, will meet at 3:00 p.m. on the 9th day of May, 2017, at the Clear Lake Village Hall, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005

2. Consideration of resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District #3, Village of Clear Lake, Wisconsin.

A copy of the proposed Project Plan Amendment No. 2 will be available for inspection and will be provided upon request from the Village Clerk’s Office located at 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 during regular office hours. Village Clerk telephone number: (715) 263-2157.

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The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, May 8, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.

AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: -BCPL Resolution 8. New Business: 9. Road Maintenance 10. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk

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Dozen states, RNC file in Wisconsin redistricting case MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A dozen states and the Republican National Committee are among those urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal court ruling that said Wisconsin's legislative district boundaries were unconstitutional.

The states, the RNC and others all filed briefs Monday with the Supreme Court urging it to overturn the ruling tossing out the Republican-drawn maps in Wisconsin.

The states argue that the ruling invites “openly partisan policy battles in the courtroom” and gives any political party not in control a “fighting chance” of overturning maps drawn by the majority party.

Wisconsin Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel and the Republican-controlled Legislature are among those defending the maps.

The states that filed a supportive legal brief were Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Utah.

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After the first meeting of the Board of Review & before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting & showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement & files a written objection, that the person provide to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members &, if so, which member will be removed & the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land & of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection & specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income & expense, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The Town of Clear Lake has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income & expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exemption for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection & copying under Section 19.35(1) of Wis. Stats.

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Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up donates $19,800 to local programs

Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-up awarded a $250 grant to Luck School April 19 to purchase seed starter kits for the school garden. Back L-R: Rhonda Bazey, Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op; Patti Mattson, school garden volunteer; Herschel Brown, Polk-Burnett Operation RoundUp; Amy Aguado, Luck community education; and Jason Harelson, Luck elementary school principal. Front L-R: Carolyn Peterson, Luck 6th-grade teacher with students Broc Carter, Sara Sellent and Amelia King; and Alma Karels, Polk-Burnett Operation Round-Up.

CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up awarded $19,800 to 24 community organizations at its April 5, 2017, meeting. Funding for Operation Round-Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount. Grant recipients are selected quarterly by a committee of co-op members, with financial donations awarded to nonprofit organizations that improve our local quality of life.

“While safe, reliable electricity is crucial to our mission, improving our local quality of life is at the core of what we do every day” said General Manager Steve Stroshane.

Operation Round-Up grant recipients for spring 2017 are: 1. Home & Away Ministries Center, $1,000, to purchase supplies for new dental clinic 2. Siren Police Department, $1,000, to

help purchase digital speed sign 3. Coats for Kids, $1,000, to purchase winter clothing for local kids 4. Amery Area Food Pantry, $1,500, to purchase food and household items for local families 5. Community Referral Agency, $1,000, to fund after-school, weekend and summer activities for children 6. Frederic Elementary School, $1,000, to teach National Parks theme unit and take field trip to Crystal Cave 7. Grantsburg Public Library, $800, to update two computers for public use 8. Burnett County UW-Extension, $800, to help with printing costs for Summer Event Guide for youth 9. Osceola Elementary School, $250, to purchase a work table and stools for classroom 10. Friends of Turtle Lake Public Library, $1,000, to buy computers for public use and fund summer reading program 11. Humane Society of Burnett County, $700, to purchase supplies and equip-

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ment to do fecal exams 12. Luck School District, $500, to replace old stove with a new one 13. Polk County Criminal Justice Collaborating Council, $250, to offer rewards to people who complete court-ordered treatment plans 14. Rowdy Red Hat Mamas of NW Wisconsin, $500, to provide personal care items for women in crisis at five local emergency rooms 15. Burnett County Fresh and Healthy, $1,000, to provide healthy food samples at community events 16. Domestic Animal Wellness Center & Wildlife Rescue, $1,000, to purchase supplies and medications for sick and injured wildlife, and offer free and lowcost services for pets 17. Polk County Emergency Management, $1,000, to help fund communication software that links fire departments, EMS and first responders 18. Polk County Home & Community Education, $500, to purchase books for Head Start children through Wisconsin Bookworms 19. Gift of Warm Clothing, $1,500, to

purchase winter clothing for local children and families 20. Friends of Larsen Family Public Library, $1,000, to purchase books and supplies for early childhood literacy program 21. Polk County Heath Dept. Community Health Improvement Plan, $1,000, to promote physical fitness with an interactive website of county walking trails 22. Luck School Garden, $250, to purchase seed starter kits for elementary classrooms 23. Grantsburg Community Education, $650, to offer free pickle ball to promote community health and wellness 24. Amery Lien Elementary School Special Education Program, $600, to purchase tablets for special education students Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation Round-Up may contact 800-421-0283 or PolkBurnett.com.

The next application deadline is June 1.

Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-up awarded a $1,500 grant to the Gift of Warm Clothing April 19. Volunteers for the nonprofit organization work from Bone Lake Lutheran Church in Luck and provide coats, boots, snow pants, gloves and other warm winter clothes to local children. L-R: Herschel Brown, Polk-Burnett Operation Round-Up; Jessica Summerfield, Mary Brown and Sharon Johnson, volunteers for the Gift of Warm Clothing; Rhonda Bazey, Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative and Alma Karels, Polk-Burnett Operation Round-Up.

2017 Amery Fall Festival

BUTTON DESIGN CONTEST

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

Quality: (applies only to digital) - must be resolution of at least 300dpi a/k/a pixels per inch DO NOT include text on the design; we will add Fall Festival 2017 Send all designs to: Amery Fall Festival, PO Box 1, Amery, WI 54001 Please include your name and contact information.

Any questions, please contact Jody Faschingbauer at 715268-2448 or 715-222-8210 or 715-268-8127 ext. 7421 Deadline: Designs need be submitted by May 22, 2017.

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Woman’s Club sends Rachel Gange to Leadership Seminar Amery Woman’s Club is pleased to announce the 2017 Wisconsin Leadership Seminar (WILS) recipient. Rachel Ganje, daughter of Josh and Karen Ganje, will attend WILS June 9-11 at UW Whitewater. WILS encourages leadership development through service, responsibility, decision making and inclusiveness. The scholarship is provided by the Amery Woman’s Club. Pictured are Rachel Ganje (left) and Nell Anderson representing the Woman’s Club.

Congratulations on being named the Amery Woman’s Club 2017 delegate.

POLK COUNTY—The National Scenic Ice Age Trail, that starts in Polk County’s Interstate Park, was featured at the 64th biannual Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Expo, held April 28-30 in Minneapolis.

Polk County Tourism Council volunteers and IATA Indianhead Chapter members Roxanne White and William Johnson, both from Frederic, and Mark Lutz, Minneapolis, provided expo visitors with information about the 1,100 mile hiking trail across Wisconsin following the southern edge of the glacier that covered a large portion of the state, then receded, 10,000 years ago, leaving behind in its journey the geography we see today.

The Ice Age Trail has over 1.2 million visitors a year, who bring $113 million to our state and local economies. Destination marketing is important to Polk County, where visitors spend over $82 million annually and reduce property taxes over

half a million dollars.

Polk County is fortunate to host the western terminus of the trail in Interstate Park, and has many interesting segments, including the recently completed trail through Wisconsin’s newest state park, Straight Lake, just east of Luck.

Many interesting remnants of the glacier’s advance and retreat are easily seen from the trail in Polk County.

The Ice Age Trail Alliance and the local Indianhead chapter have held several trail building events over the past four years to complete trail segments through Straight Lake State Park, and near St. Croix Falls.

Volunteers are needed to help finish the Ice Age Trail across Wisconsin.

There will be Mobile Skills Crew trail building activities around the state this summer. Volunteers can work an hour or several days. Information on these can be found at www.iceagetrail.org This outdoor expo featured over 100 exhibitors

Mark Lutz, IATA Indianhead Chapter member providing visitor information about the National Scenic Ice Age Trail at the Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Expo.

and 120 presentations for over 10,000 outdoor adventure enthusiasts who stopped in. Two other local organizations with displays were the Canoe Heritage Museum, Spooner, and the Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona.

Polk County’s own Bending Branches, Osceola, was an exhibitor, and their canoe paddles were on display with factory representatives on hand.

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dles are one of the many outdoor products offered at Midwest Mountaineering.

For more information on the National Scenic Ice Age Trail or volunteer opportunities, visit www. iceagetrail.org. For more Polk County information on other local trails to check out, go to www. polkcountytourism.com or 800.222.POLK

National Park Service to Conduct Prescribed Burns ST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct three prescribed burns in the Riverway corridor in the spring of 2017.

These burns may take place May 3rd - May 17th, depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these prescribed fires to improve prairie and savanna habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.

The areas to be burned are: •Peaslee Island, 140 acres in Polk

County, three miles west of Dresser, Wisconsin. The site is being restored to native prairie and oak savanna.

•Springbrook Savanna, 91 acres along the Namekagon River, about one quarter mile northeast of Springbrook, Wisconsin, in Washburn County. A savanna restoration and the adjacent prairie will be burned at the same time, stimulating the native prairie plants throughout the entire burn site.

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Framsted’s Racetrack 1 In the last 50s my dad treated Terry Waalen and me the Growing to Saturday night up in races at Amery Framsted’s, and Loren Elkin I remember some of the sights and sounds to this day 60 plus years later.

The noise was foremost in my recollections, and the dirt flying into the air was next. The sound of the crashes did not match those I heard on TV, that’s for sure. The fun of a night at the races was the non-stop action.

A while ago Rick

Framsted sent me a few memories and even a program from that time.

This column will begin the look at the track that Niles and Mary owned and operated, and next week I’ll fill in more. My hope also is that I get memories from readers; please send your most vivid ones.

Rick emphasized that though his mom and dad owned it, the community backed it by working the gate, the parking, concessions, and the announcers’ booth. But I understand that Niles felt most comfortable in that booth, calling the races and the excitement.

The “pop stand” came under the direction of Mother May, with the Carlson candy truck

stopping at the Framsted house every week. Hot dogs, barbeques, popcorn, candy bars, and pop sold well.

Besides the roar of the engines and the flying dirt/dust that mesmerized this 7 year old, he still remembers the benefit race. The Framsteds put on a fund raiser for Bobby Summers who lost his arm in a corn picker.

That ties into his initial emphasis of community.

More to come including the rollover competition.

Email Loren by sending a note to elkfarm@ wctc.net, and also take a look at his new blog by typing elkfarm.org into the address line at the top of an internet page.

Genealogy Society Program on Barron County History Do you know why Barron County is called Barron County? How is Barron County connected to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan? You will find answers to these questions and other information about Barron County’s history Monday, May 8 at the Blue Hills Genealogical Society’s meeting. This program was originally scheduled for April 10, but presenter Jeff French was unexpectedly called away for a family matter. Mr. French will now present this program for the May 8 meeting of the Society.

County Administrator Jeff French will present an interesting program about Barron County History, 7:00 p.m., May 8, at the Barron Senior Center, 12 N. 3rd St., Barron. Mr. French became interested in history ever since visit-

ing Civil War battlefields as a teenager.

When he recognized that not many people knew much about Barron County history, he started researching and collecting information about it. The public is invited to this free program.

Come find out about the Society and what they do. Join in the fun in finding your family history. The Society collects and preserves genealogical material especially centered in Barron County.

They help others in their Barron County genealogy research. They maintain a resource center at 410 E. LaSalle Ave., Ste. C, in Barron which is free and open to the public Mondays 2:00-6:00 p.m.

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Practices Tues & thurs beginning Aug 8. Scrimmages Saturdays and one Friday night. Fee $125 to players new to the program or $75 for returning players. All equipment provided.

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Amery Middle School showed off its artistic side on Tuesday with the annual Spring Fine Arts Concert and Display. Grades 6-8 performed a wide selection of fun tunes in different vocal and band ensembles, including ‘My Girl,’ a Disney Medley, an original percussion piece, and the rock classic ‘Iron Man.’

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Warriors shut out Washburn

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In a rematch from last year’s first round playoff game, Amery’s girls’ soccer team avenged its 2016 season ending loss with a 1-0 regular season victory over Washburn recently.

“It was awesome to see the team earn the win in a hard-fought, 90-minute battle, with a very good, well-coached Washburn team,” said Amery Coach Melissa Hanson.

The game’s only goal came in the ninth minute when Amery sophomore Allison Oman scored off an Olivia Braaten assist.

Meanwhile, Amery’s defensive unity of sophomore Mikayla Peterson, freshman Abby Braaten, junior Michaela Erickson, senior co-captain Shayan Tavanae and junior goalkeeper Alexa Dieckman earned the shutout.

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Collins, Goulet claim three firsts each at Baldwin-Woodville Meet

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

JOANN ERICKSON

Junior Captain Cami White takes the ball around a Washburn player.

The Amery boys’ track and field team placed second at the seven-team Baldwin-Woodville meet on April 25 with 141.50 points while the Warrior girls were fourth in their division with 106.50 points.

Overall, the Warriors claimed nine first place finishes, including individual victories by Cheyenne Edwards in the girls’ 100-meter dash (13.69 seconds), Marlee Dietrich in the girls 300-meter hurdles (51.69 seconds), Gabby Fredrick in the girls’ shot put (3104.50) and Tristen Collins in the boys’ 800-meter run (2:05.98). Amery also swept all four boys relays.

Collins, Max Goulet, Mitch Waalen and James Baillargeon dominated the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relays. Goulet, Shawn Waalen, Lance Waalen and Mason Bosley made up the winning 4x400-meter relay team. And Jude Ingham, Dylan Eiynck, Galen Coy and Seth Amundsen set the pace for the 4x800-meter relay. Amery finished the 4x100 in 45.58 seconds and the 4x200 in 1:35.20. It’s 4x400-meter team finished in 3:42.07, and the 4x800 squad stopped the clock at 8:57.29.

Edwards also placed second in the 200-meter dash (28.53 seconds) while Lydia Monson was runner up in both the girls’ mile (5:55.12) and 2 mile (13:26.00) runs. Monson also teamed up with Liz Monette, Laura Borrmann and Mary Johnson to claim second in the 4x800-meter relay (10:59.42).

On the boys’ side, Lance Waalen was second in both the 100 (11.83 seconds) and 200-meter (24.11 seconds) dashes. Eiynk added a second-place finish in the mile run (4:59.81) and Bosley was second in the 300-meter hurdles (45.83 seconds).

Claiming third place finishes were Monett (girls’ mile, 5:55.18), Dietrich (girls’ 100-meter hurdles, triple jump), Fredrick (girls’ discus, 94-06) and Ingham (boys’ mile, 5:08.15). Dietrich recorded a time of 18.54 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles and a distance of 30-07 in the triple jump.

Team Scores Girls Osceola 154.50, St. Croix Central 128, Baldwin-Woodville 110, Amery 106.50, Elmwood/Plum City 53, Prescott 52, Clear Lake 32

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Somerset finishes strong against Warriors

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery girls soccer team battled hard, but lost 1-2 to Somerset recently. Junior co-captain Cami White put Amery on the board first with a second-half goal off an assist from sophomore Allison Oman.

Somerset, however, answered with a burst of two goals over 10 minutes to take the lead and held off a furious Warrior attack in the final minutes.

“It was a fun and competitive game with a very good Somerset team,” said Amery Coach Melissa Hanson.

Amery goalkeeper JOANN ERICKSON Alexa Dieckman fin- Sophomore Allison Oman gets the ball past a Somerset defender. ished with 10 big saves.

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Junior Annie Lorsung (#8) taps the ball outside with support from Junior Grace Brown (#25)

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Freshman Abby Braaten stops a Somerset run to the goal.

Wundrow homers in loss to B-W

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s softball team fell to 5-3 with a 3-6 loss to Baldwin-Woodville on April 18. The Warriors hit 6-for-24 with three RBI. Bringing the big bats were Brianna Wundrow and Madelyn Granica.

Wundrow hit 2-for-3 with a home run,

three RBI and one run scored. Granica was 1-for-2 with a triple.

Myah Carlson was also solid at the plate, hitting 3-for-3 and scoring one run.

Granica was the losing pitcher, despite striking out 10 batters in six innings. Granica also allowed three hits and nine walks.

Tigers top Warriors

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery softball team dropped a 1-3 decision to New Richmond on April 13.

The Warriors recorded just three hits in 25 at bats, resulting in one run

by Madelyn Granica.

Granica finished 1-for-2 at the plate.

Also recording one hit each were Dani Meyer and Abby Schmidt.

Granica took the loss, striking out eight batters and walking two in six innings pitched. She also gave up four hits and three runs.

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CL Warriors add to their winning streak The Clear Lake Warriors moved the winning streak to 10 games with two more wins this past week against top competition. The Warriors took on the defending conference champions the Prairie Farm Panthers on Tuesday night in very wet conditions.

The Warriors jumped on the Panthers in the first with a leadoff double by Daymond Bad Horse which was followed up by a two run home run by Hunter Lysne in the next at bat. With a two out single by Nick Sempf knocking in two more runs the Warriors took a 4-0 lead after the first inning.

Austin Anderson pitched four no hit innings to get the win. Cal Rosen finished the no hit shutout in the fi fth inning before the game was called because of weather

and the Warriors got the win 6-0.

Cal Rosen, Hunter Lysne and Nick Sempf each had hits and two RBIs in the game.

This win gave the Warriors a two game lead on the defending champions in the conference race.

On Friday night the Warriors traveled to Spring Valley to take on the 8th ranked team in division three. The Cardinals were pitching their ace Sean Borgerding and the Warriors answered with Daymond Bad Horse getting the start.

The first three innings was a pitcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duel with the Warriors getting on the board in the second inning with one run to break the scoring drought.

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an error and with two outs Hunter Lysne hit a grand slam to open the lead to 5-0.

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Daymond Bad Horse went six innings giving up three runs to get the victory.

The Warriors had 12 hits by seven different players in the game including three each by Daymond Bad Horse and Bailey Blanchard. Nick Sempf set the tone on defense by throwing out both runners that tried stealing in the game.

After another good week the Warriors have moved up to #5 in the division four state rankings.

Hunter Lysne hits a grand slam in the fourth inning Friday night.

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Carlson, Warriors smack Prescott with 10-9 loss

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery gritted out a tough 10-9 victory over Prescott’s softball team on April 20 to improve to 6-3 on the season.

Overall, the Warriors hit 10-for-25 with three doubles and 10 RBI. Four Warriors finished with multiple hits, led

by Myah Carlson, who tallied two doubles and one run in three at bats. Brianna Wundrow also hit 2-for-3 and added three RBI and two runs. Alyssa Koehler went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. Julia Englebretson finished 2-for-3 with two RBI. Also recording hits were Ella Schmidt and Dani Meyer.

Abby Schmidt tallied two RBI and Autumn Rivard, one RBI. Rivard also scored one run. Madleyn Granica scored twice, Maddie Gates, once, and Meyer, once.

Granica was awarded the win, striking out eight batters and walking six in seven innings. She also gave up 10 hits and seven earned runs.

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Amery Baseball May 2 @ Baldwin-Woodville May 4 vs. Somerset May 5 vs. Grantsburg May 9 @ Prescott

Amery Golf May 5 at Hayward Invite May 6 at Hayward Invite May 8 MBC @ Hammond

Amery Soccer May 2 vs. Spooner May 4 vs. Baldwin-Woodville May 9 @ Barron

Amery Softball May 2 vs. New Richmond May 4 vs. Baldwin-Woodville May 5 vs. Grantsburg May 8 @ Prescott

May 5 @ Glenwood City May 8 vs. Webster May 9 vs. Grantsburg

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May 2 Conference @ St. Croix Falls May 4 Conference @ Siren May 9 @ Unity

Amery Track May 2 Amery Invite May 5 @ New Richmond Invite May 9 @ Rice Lake Invite

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Amery’s No. 1 doubles team of Noah Rademaker and Tommy Oman claimed a 6-4, 6-2 straight set victory over New Richmond

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opponents Zach Norman and Tyler Blattner on April 27, but the Warriors weren’t able to steal any more set victories from the Tigers and fell, 1-6, on the road.

The Warriors’ closes chance at a second victory came at No. 2

doubles where Sabin Coy and Cole Jakupciak fell 5-7, 4-6 to Matt Kukacka and Jimmy Miller.

New Richmond gave up a total of just six games to Amery in eight singles sets.

Rivard throws one-hitter, Warriors blast SCC

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery found its way back to the win column on April 27 with a big 11-0 softball victory over St. Croix Central.

The Warriors (7-5) tallied 13 hits and 10 RBI in 25 at bats, smacking one home run and four doubles along the way.

Abby Schmidt hit 2-for-2 with a double and three RBI. Myah Carlson was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI and two runs. Rachel Fouks and Madelyn Granica were each 2-for-3 at the plate with one RBI and one run. Fouks hit a double.

Dani Meyer hit a solo home run and Dani Meyer recorded one double and one run. Brianna Wunder

hit 1-for-2 with two RBI and two runs scored. Julia Englebretson finished 1-for-2 at the plate with one run and Maddie Gates scored twice. Mike MacKenzie was 1-for1.

Autumn Rivard got the win, striking out six batters in a five-inning one hitter.

B-W tennis controls Amery Amery’s boys’ tennis team took on some tough competition on April 20 when it lost 0-7 to Baldwin-Woodville on the road. Six of

the seven matches were decided in straight sets.

Putting up the biggest fight was No. 1 singles player Noah Rademaker, who battled back from a 3-6 first set loss to Matt Berg to claim the second set, 6-2. Berg

won the tiebreaker 10-8.

At No. 1 doubles, Sabin Coy and Cole Jakupciak claimed five game victories before losing to Zach Walker and Ben Story 2-6, 3-6.

Warriors struggle in Osceola

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s softball team slipped to 6-5 on April 24 with a 4-9 loss to Osceola. Each team recorded five hits, but it was Osceola that was able to convert runs.

Amery was led by Abby Schmidt, who hit 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Brianna Wundrow also tallied two RBI, on 1-for-3 hitting, and scored one run. Myah Carlson hit a double and scored one run.

Dani Meyer also recorded one hit and one run.

Madelyn Granica scored once and also took the loss on the mound where she gave up five hits and four walks in four innings while striking out two batters.

Autumn Rivard pitched a two-inning no hitter that included two strikeouts and one walk.

Warriors blanked despite big hitting by Carlson

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

On April 21, the Amery softball team suffered an 11-0 loss to Ellsworth, getting outhit 8-3.

Myah Carlson continued to be a

steady force for the Warriors offensively, hitting 2-for-2 with two doubles. Abby Schmidt recorded Amery’s only other hit.

Madelyn Granica took the loss, giving up six hits, three walks and seven runs (five earned) in

three innings while striking out four batters. Ella Schmidt pitched one inning, walking five batters and allowing two hits and four runs.

Packers go top-heavy on D in draft before turning to offense

BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP SPORTS WRITER

Clear Lake Softball May 2 vs. Northwood May 9 vs. Flambeau

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Growing up, Wisconsin native Vince Biegel rarely posed for pictures without wearing a Green Bay Packers jersey.

His childhood dream has come true.

The Packers selected Biegel, a Wisconsin Badgers linebacker,

with the first pick of the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday. Green Bay spent the rest of the third day of the draft building offensive depth.

Adding speed and length to a secondary maligned by inconsistency and injuries was one priority. The Packers hope they’ve done that in part by drafting Kevin King, a 6-foot-3 cornerback from Washing-

ton, with the first pick of the second round on Friday.

Biegel checked off another box for a need to add a pass-rusher after Julius Peppers (Panthers) and Datone Jones (Vikings) left in free agency.

Biegel also fits into the team’s recent philosophy of drafting players with the potential to play multiple positions. They think he can play inside, too.

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and you have a meal in less than an hour. You will need 2 c. leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.

CHICKEN AMISH CASSEROLE Cook according to directions and drain: 8 oz. medium egg noodles In medium saucepan, over low heat, melt: 1/2 c. butter Gradually add, stirring until smooth, stirring constantly: 1/3 c. flour Gradually add, cooking until mixture is slightly thickened, stirring constantly: 2 c. chicken broth 1 c. milk Stir in: 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper In large bowl, combine: The cooked and drained noodles 2 c. cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces 8 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms 1/3 c. chopped onion 2 T. chopped fresh parsley Stir in the sauce and put into a 9x13” sprayed/ greased baking dish.

Sprinkle with: 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Bake at 350°, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until heated through. Serves 4-6.

Broccoli and ham makes a good combination for this Tetrazzini casserole. This casserole takes a bit over an hour to make and bake.

Strawberries are readily available now. This recipe begins with a white cake mix and will make a pretty dessert.

STRAWBERRY DUMP CAKE Place in a 9x14” baking pan: 8 c. sliced frozen or fresh strawberries Melt and drizzle half over the strawberries: 3/4 c. melted butter (1-1/2 sticks) Sprinkle on top: 1 box (regular size) dry white cake mix Drizzle rest of the melted butter on top.

Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until cake mix is golden on top and strawberries are bubbling. Cool on wire rack.

To serve, top with a dollop of whipped cream/topping or a scoop of ice cream. Put a fresh strawberry or a slice or two of fresh strawberry on top of each slice.

This recipe also has strawberries. It’s a nice spring recipe that uses rhubarb, too.

STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB CRUMBLE Put into blender and use pulse to cut up and mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs: 1 c. flour 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1/2 c. cold butter, cut into pieces 3/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. quick-cooking oats Take out 1/3 c. and set aside.

Press rest of the mixture onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9” square baking pan.

Put together in larger bowl and toss all to coat: 1 pound cut up rhubarb (about 3/4” pieces) 2 c. sliced fresh strawberries 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding and pie mix 1/4c. brown sugar Spoon this mixture into the crumble crust. Sprinkle with the reserved oat crumble mixture. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Cool slightly. Cut into pieces and serve.

HAM AND BROCCOLI TETRAZZINI Cook according to directions and drain: 8 oz. spaghetti, broken into 2” pieces Cook according to directions: 1 bag (24 oz.) frozen broccoli and 3 cheese sauce Put into a 2 qt. ungreased casserole and mix together: The cooked broccoli mixture 1 c. cooked and cubed ham 1/4 c. milk 1 jar (18 oz.) Alfredo pasta sauce (or your own) 1 jar (2 oz.) diced pimientos, drained Gently stir in the cooked and drained spaghetti.

Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with 2 T. grated Parmesan cheese.

Serves 6-8.

Make this salad, refrigerate until cold and eat in about an hour or refrigerate up to 3 days and eat at any time during that period of time. Cook the chicken breasts or use leftover cooked chicken/turkey.

TORTELLINI SALAD Cook 3 chicken breasts until done and allow to cool. If using leftover chicken or turkey, eliminate this step.

Combine for a honey-mustard dressing for the salad: 1 c. apple cider vinegar 1/3 c. honey 1-1/2 tsp. dry mustard 2-1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard Slowly whisk in until well combined: 1 c. veg. or olive oil Cook according to directions and drain: 3 pkgs. (9 oz. ea.) three cheese tortellini Pour the cooked tortellini into a large mixing bowl.

Pour 2/3 of the dressing over the tortellini and toss to coat.

Add and allow to cool for 15 minutes: 3 cooked and cooled chicken breasts and cut into bitesized pieces (or use leftover chicken/turkey) Refrigerate for another 35 minutes or so until cold.

Peel, core and dice: 1 large apple Toss the apple pieces with the remaining dressings so they will not brown.

Refrigerate the apple mixture.

Prepare by removing the seeds and dice: 2 red, orange or yellow bell peppers (or combo of each) Prepare: 2 stalks celery, (washed and cut into thin slices) Add the apple mixture, the bell peppers, the celery slices and 6 oz. Havarti cheese, or your favorite, cut into 1/4” cube sand add to the cooked tortellini. Gently mix all together. Eat or refrigerate until ready to use.

Serves 6-10 depending on amount served to each person.

Tip: If you don’t like a soggy pie crust, brush with an egg white, or flour the bottom and then fill the pie crust and bake as directed.

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Valley Methodists are in for a surprise As April moved aside for May 1998, the good folks of Lennox Valley had no idea how their world was about to change on Monday, May 4.

On Talk Radio 880’s “Rendering With Raymond,” callers were equally divided between two topics of vital importance.

The first had to do with a book coming to America that was all the rage among teens in Europe.

“Harry Potter,” barked the first caller, Martha Jean Bratton, was “of the devil” and “has no place in the hands of any self-respecting young person.”

Host Raymond Cooper felt certain, he told his listeners, that enthusiasm for this “Potter character” would wane soon enough. “I doubt it will even make it to an American bookshelf,” he quipped.

Raymond felt less confident concerning discussion revolving around the Federal Reserve System, which took up much of the next three hours. Raymond was sure “insiders,” like Iris Long, were fanning the flames in support of the government. Raymond noted, with a sly grin not seen by his listeners, that the Hofbrau had raised the price of a Denver omelette from $3.25 to $3.29 over the weekend, more proof of the havoc resulting from federal mismanagement.

The big news of May 4 didn’t happen until 3:10, just after the show went off the air. That was when Diane Curtis, chair of the Lennox Valley Methodist Church Pastor/Parish Committee, received a call from Rev. James Whedbee, Springfield district superintendent.

Methodists, you see, don’t select their own ministers like most Protestant churches. Their pastors are assigned by bishops and word is sent to the individual congregations through district superintendents.

“Mrs. Curtis,” began the soft-voiced superintendent, “I’m calling with good news. After prayerful consider-

ation, we have selected a new pastor for Lennox Valley.”

Diane had been on pins and needles for weeks, wondering who the new pastor would be. Like everyone else at the Methodist Church, she hoped for a powerful orator, with a strong singing voice and, if the Lord felt especially gracious, a wife who played piano.

Reverend Vickers had been very popular during his three years, but in a congregation as small as Lennox Valley, three years was about as long as ministers stayed before they were sent to a larger congregation or retired.

“The Reverend Sarah Hyden-Smith is being appointed to Lennox Valley,” Reverend Whedbee uttered before continuing, “and her first Sunday will be June 14.”

There was a long pause before Diane responded, “Did you say ‘Sarah?”

The district superintendent mentioned that Diane’s committee should start making plans to welcome the new pastor.

“Perhaps a potluck meal after her first service,” he suggested tacitly.

“Some music might be nice. Maybe someone could play piano,” he added.

Wisely, Diane held back from responding with her first instinct, “I’m guessing the new pastor’s wife doesn’t play piano.” Instead, she replied, “Yes, I suppose we should.”

As Diane Curtis, hung up the phone, Iris Long, editor of The Lennox Valley Hometown News, penned what she thought would be her next front page story. Like much in Lennox Valley, that was about to change.

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Olson has a strong reputation for teaching quality courses. He has high expectations and standards, but teaches in a way that students can relate to. He creates opportunities for students to learn through real-world examples and experiences in the events industry.

His students enjoy the opportunity to propose and plan an event for an actual client. Olson’s class has partnered with at least 10 organizations including Iowa State Homecoming, Human Sciences Week, United Way of Story County,

The Nature Conservancy, and the Ames Community Arts Council.

“I am a strong advocate of the use of client-based projects,” he said. “Through these projects, students foster problem-solving strategies with a real client.

Perhaps one of the greatest success factors of these projects is when clients actually incorporate student ideas into their event planning and execution.”

Olson is an expert in team-based learning or “flipped classrooms,” which rely on smallgroup interaction. The teams create a positive atmosphere, encourage students to take responsibility for their learning, and develop students’ professional and interpersonal skills.

Olson is a Wanderoos native and a graduate of Amery High School.

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The award is given to recognize evidence of outstanding teaching performance unusually early in a faculty member’s professional career.

Olson joined the Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management as an assistant professor in August 2014, bringing with him more than a decade of experience with organizations such as the Walt Disney Company.

He quickly became Iowa State’s events management program manager.

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Glenna Farms syrup now USDA Certified Organic

Front Row—Autumn Cernohous, Coco Chick, Cami White, Megan Garves, Noah Rademaker. Middle Row—McKenzie Hammons, Ashley VanSomeren, Keeley Brown, Molly Vincent, Sylvie Johnson, Griffin Bryan, Dylan Eiynck, Tom Christensen. Back Row— Mason Bosley, Dalton Rademaker, Myron Marko, Mitchell Kastanek, Jakob Kastanek, Ryan McBrayer, Bennett Hellie, Isaac Gorres. Missing from photos: Kate Forrest, Connor McBrayer, Lucas Grimsby.

Amery FBLA takes fifth at Regionals Advisor Ramona Lockwood reports that Amery High School’s Future Business Leaders of Amery (FBLA) students took fifth at Regional Competitions, qualifying 24 students for state.

First place: Tom Christensen, Marketing Lucas Grimsby, Journalism Mason Bosley, Management Decision Making Noah Rademaker, Management Decision Making Dylan Eiynck, Management Decision Making Dalton Rademaker, Marketing

Griffin Bryan, Marketing Jakob Kastanek, Networking Concepts Molly Vincent, Sports & Entertainment Management Bella Byrnes, Sports & Entertainment Management Isaac Gorres, Entrepreneurship Coco Chick, Entrepreneurship Kate Forrest, Entrepreneurship Third place: Autumn Cernohous, Electronic Career Portfolio Sylvie Johnson, Public Service Announcement Cami White, Public Service An-

nouncement Megan Garves, Public Service Announcement Myron Marko, Business Plan Mitchell Kastanek, Business Plan Ryan McBrayer, Business Plan Ashley VanSomeren, Hospitality Management Keeley Brown, Hospitality Management Fourth place: Bennett Hellie, Economics Fifth place: McKenzie Hammons, Agribusiness

AMERY, Wis. - Glenna Farms pure maple syrup is now USDA Certified Organic. Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA) certified Glenna Farms pure maple syrup as organic following an inspection conducted in spring of 2017.

Although pure maple syrup is a natural product, there are many differences between a natural product and a certified organic product. Receiving certification requires strict regulations regarding the production process. Certified organic products must be 100 percent free of any pesticides or herbicides. Additionally, products that are certified organic are restricted from being produced near property or farmland that uses pesticides or herbicides.

The pure maple syrup at Glenna Farms is harvested with an eye on the future. Strict guidelines for certified organic pure maple syrup producers require implementation of conservative tapping practices that ensure the health of the trees, the environment and the consumer.

"This USDA organic certification of Glenna Farms maple syrup provides the customer the confidence that we are in business to produce the highest quality product possible," said Rick Glenna, Glenna Farms owner. "With the organic designation, we have not only committed to a premium product for our customers, but a long term commitment to the health of our maple trees and the environment for which we live."

Glenna Farms has been producing pure maple syrup on its Amery, Wis. maple syrup farm since 1995. For more information regarding Glenna Farms certified organic pure maple syrup, visit glennafarms.com.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, May 4— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or oatmeal, cereal bar.

Elementary lunch: Pizza casserole and breadstick, or peanut butter sandwich, garden salad bar, sliced pears.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, Nutri Grain bar, muffin, waffles, yogurt parfait.

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

Friday, May 5— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or cinnamon roll, hard cooked egg.

Elementary lunch: Warrior burger or hot ham & cheese sandwich, french fries, Dragon punch, applesauce.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, “Gripz” graham crackers, cinnamon roll, sausage links, Pop Tart.

High school lunch: Hot ham & cheese on a bun or Warrior burger, potato wedges, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce, pineapple, strawberries.

Monday, May 8— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or french toast sticks, sausage links.

Elementary lunch: PB&J “uncrustable,” or Goldfish & cheese stick, vegetables with dip, yogurt cup, chicken noodle soup, strawberries.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, hard cooked egg, Krave

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, May 4— Lien Elementary lunch: Corn dog, baked chips, Sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate school lunch: Corn dog or chicken ciabatta sandwich, baked chips, Sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Corn dog or chicken ciabatta sandwich, baked chips, Sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Corn dog or chicken ciabatta sandwich, baked chips, Sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Friday, May 5— Lien Elementary lunch: School Lunch Hero Day! Chicken quesadilla, black bean salsa, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: School Lunch Hero Day! Chicken quesadilla or deluxe nachos, black bean salsa, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: School Lunch Hero Day! Chicken quesadilla or deluxe nachos, black bean salsa, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: School Lunch Hero Day! Chicken quesadilla or deluxe nachos, black bean salsa, garden bar, fruit choices.

Monday, May 8— Lien Elementary lunch: Warrior burger, baked beans, french fries, garden bar, fruit choices.

S’mores, muffin, Pop Tart, donut.

High school lunch: Garlic cheese french bread or peanut butter sandwich, chicken noodle soup, vegetables with dip, marinara sauce, applesauce, peaches.

Tuesday, May 9— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or Mini Cinni, smoothie.

Elementary lunch: “Brunch Lunch,” cheese omelet, sausage links, juice, hash browns, muffin, bell pepper strips, orange smiles.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, smoothie, cereal bar, blueberry lemon bites, PB&J “uncrustable,” banana bread.

High school lunch: Chicken Philly, turkey or barbeque chicken sub, roasted and fresh vegetables, oriental slaw, baked Lays chips, grapes, mandarin oranges.

Wednesday, May 10— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and cheese stick or ham & cheese bagel sandwich.

Elementary lunch: Cheese pizza or turkey & cheese wrap, garden salad bar, green beans, sliced apples.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, “Gripz” graham crackers, muffin, yogurt, bagel with jelly, ham & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Cheese pizza or club wrap, garden salad bar, green beans, sliced pears, sliced apples.

Intermediate school lunch: Warrior burger or hot dog, baked beans, french fries, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Warrior burger or hot dog, baked beans, french fries, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Warrior burger or hot dog, baked beans, french fries, garden bar, fruit choices.

Tuesday, May 9— Lien Elementary lunch: Brunch lunch, french toast and sausage, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate school lunch: Brunch lunch, french toast and sausage, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Brunch lunch, french toast and sausage, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Brunch lunch, french toast and sausage, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices.

Wednesday, May 10— Lien Elementary lunch: Chicken patty on a bun, broccoli & cauliflower, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Chicken patty on a bun or mini corn dogs, broccoli & cauliflower, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Chicken patty on a bun, or mini corn dogs, broccoli & cauliflower, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Chicken patty on a bun or mini corn dogs, broccoli & cauliflower, garden bar, fruit choices.

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Polk County announces ‘Ag in the Classroom’ essay winners Lilly Awe, a fourth-grade student from Osceola, is the Polk County winner of the Agriculture in the Classroom essay contest. Wisconsin fourth and fifth graders were asked to write a 100 to 300-word essay with the theme, “Tell us about cranberry production during one of the four seasons in Wisconsin” Lilly is the daughter of Michael Awe. Mrs. Rogers is her fourth-grade teacher at Osceola Intermediate School.

Here is Lilly’s winning essay:

‘Cranberry Harvesting

Have you ever tasted a cranberry and wondered about the process of it getting to you? There are several ways to harvest them. In this passage, I will talk about the different ways to harvest these extraordinary fruits.

There are several ways to harvest cranberries. One way is dry harvesting. Dry harvesting is not the most modern way of harvesting, but many farmers still use this way. Growers use a tool called a mechanical picker to comb the berries off their vines. Machines come in to pick up the cranberries. The machine then dumps the cranberries onto a conveyor belt to be brought in to sort. First, they are sorted by hand. Then the berries go through a series of tests to make sure they are good. After lots more tests, the cranberries will often be turned into juice, will be dried or will be made into sauce.

Another way to harvest cranberries is wet harvesting. When cranberries are ready to be picked, growers fill the bog with water. A bog is the place where cranberries grow. They fill the bog up with 18 inches of water. A tool called a water reel stirs the water in the bog, which loosens the cranberries from their vines. Since the berries are hollow, they float to the top of the water. A machine comes by and scoops the juicy berries out of the water and puts them into bins. Then they sort the berries. They normally do the bounce test, which if a berry is good it will bounce. After the sorting and testing, the berries are shipped to stores.

Now you know how cranberries are harvested. They truly are a great fruit!’

In addition to the overall winner, Polk County recognized the 2nd and 3rd place essays from the county. Second place went to Cora Waterman, a 4th grader in Amy Groth’s class at Amery Intermediate School. Third place was awarded to Ryan Olson, a 4th grader in Ms. Sorensen’s class at Frederic Elementary School. All winning classrooms were treated to ice cream and cranberry treats courtesy of Polk County Farm Bureau.

Over 120 Polk County students wrote essays for the competition sponsored by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation, Insight FS and We Energies.

This year’s essay contest was coordinated by Polk County Farm Bureau through Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program. The Ag in the Classroom program provides teachers and K-12 students with an understanding of how their food is produced. The program seeks to work within existing curricula to provide basic information on our nation’s largest industry: Agriculture. Wisconsin’s Crystal Meier, Polk County Farm Bureau Promotion & EducaAg in the Classroom pro- tion Chair poses with the second place essay contest winner, gram is carried out by a Cora Waterman. network of local educators, volunteers and representatives from agricultural organizations and businesses.

The goal of the program is to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society, so that they may become citizens who support wise agricultural policies.

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HIGHER EDUCATION HONORS AND ACCOLADES Local students among graduates at Minnesota State University

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Amery’s state winning Destination Imagination (DI) team held a fundraiser at Tac Two last week to raise funds to send the team to a Global competition in Nashville. DI advisor Shayne Curtis reports that the fundraiser was a huge success and the team made over 1/5 of their goal that night. Curtis thanks those that came out to support the team. Pictured behind the bar are (left to right) Emma Curtis, Alli Hoyer, Ally Klitgard, and Isaac Gorres. Not pictured is Jack Collins.

Mankato, Minn. - Minnesota State University, Mankato will award 2,334 degrees at the end of the spring 2017 semester, with approximately 1,500 students participating in three graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 6 in Taylor Center's Bresnan Arena.

Students in the colleges of Arts & Humanities and Science, Engineering & Technology will take part in the 9 a.m. ceremony; those in the colleges of Allied Health & Nursing and Education will participate in the noon event; and students in the colleges of Business and Social & Behavioral Sciences will be graduated in the 3 p.m. ceremony.

Advanced degrees to be awarded include four doctor of education degrees.

Graduate degrees to be awarded include 85 master of arts degrees, 20 master of fine arts degrees, five master of arts in teaching degrees, nine master of business administration degrees,

nine master of public administration degrees, 184 master of science degrees, one master of music degrees, two master of science in nursing degrees, one professional science master's degree and 26 specialist in educational leadership degrees.

Local students receiving degrees include: Dresser, WI Audrey S. Davies, BA, Communication Disorders, Magna Cum Laude Jessica L. Johnson, BS, Sociology, Summa Cum Laude Osceola, WI Samuel L. Stephens, BS, Sport Management, Cum Laude Saint Croix Falls, WI Sydney J. Geisness, BS, Accounting, Summa Cum Laude Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 15,110 students, is part of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system, which comprises 31 state institutions.

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.

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

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

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233.

All groups and services are free of charge.

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

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

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

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

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

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

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

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. •We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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For the Month of May, artZ Gallery presents: “A Sense of Wonder” Painting, Pottery and Glass Artists” compositions both to add interest and to change the texture, depth and brightness of her paintings.

Landscapes and animals continue to remain her favorite subject matter, however, and she has included several paintings of these along with her abstracts in this year's show. See Bonnie’s art at: www. bluesprucestudio.com

Patricia Duncan oil and pastel plein air painter

Patricia Duncan is a representational oil and pastel plein air painter. Growing up on the prairies of South Dakota, her interest for drawing and painting was sparked from a very early age. Currently living part of her time in the beautiful St. Croix Valley of Northwest Wisconsin and surrounded by lakes and Wisconsin farmland, this place continues to nurture her love for the outdoors and remains a continual source of inspiration. She has participated in classes and workshops taught by nationally and internationally known artists. Patricia continues to train extensively under Plein Air Painters of America signature artist, Joseph Paquet. Her desire to refine her drawing and painting skills is evidence of her commitment to artistic growth. It is rewarding to teach and help others to grow in their desire to become better painters and experience the healing aspect of what art does for their soul.

See Pat’s art at: www.patriciaduncanart.com Bonnie Hagen’s respect for nature stems from her rural upbringing and life on the farm, near Milltown Wisconsin. A graduate of UW-River Falls, Bonnie taught Nursery school for 5 years, taught at Clear Lake for 4 years and 20 years at Amery. Bonnie's medium of choice is watercolor. “A sense of wonder occurs whenever I begin a painting and think of the mysterious possibilities of

that painting and then witness what it becomes as I finish it.

Nature also gives me a sense of wonder and pulls me in so that I want to paint certain aspects of it.” Bonnie continues to experiment with new techniques in watercolor especially in her abstract paintings. She has been adding other mediums such as acrylic inks, pastels, alcohol inks, and fibers to her

Pauly Cudd first experienced glassblowing as a student-athlete at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls in the early 1970’s. Shortly after, he started a sandblasting and sign making business. The business featured sandblasted redwood signs, monuments, and etched windows and mirrors.

“The intricate processes in creating these designs gave me a newfound fascination the influence silica sand had over me; I just knew I would return to the “glory hole” someday. Glassblowing has now become my life’s passion. I opened my own studio in River Falls in 2009. I am attracted to the mystical

Pauilu Cudd glass image

qualities of fluid glass. It is truly challenging to manipulate and persuade a media that you can’t touch with your hands.

Some of my favorite work has copper foil imbedded into the glass. The chemical reaction of hot glass and foil creates an amazing color palate. Another technique I love is adding baking soda to the glass, which makes for a “Bubblicious” creation. My most recent work includes hanging pendant lights and “Memories” paperweights, ornaments and other glass pieces into which the cremains of a loved one or pet, are imbedded into what becomes an everlasting memorial. ” See Pauly’s work at: www.glassbypauly. com Roger Evans makes functional pottery, and also creates individual works of art. Many of his pieces feature sculpted faces, free form designs, detailed drawings of trees, and Polynesian “Honu” or green

The 16th annual Earth Arts Spring Art Tour will be taking place on May 5, 6 & 7. Special hours at artZ Gallery are 1:00 to 7:00 on Friday, and 10:00 to 5:00 on Saturday and Sunday. A self-guided tour of a total of 26 Tour stops, including artists’ studios, galleries, and arts organizations, throughout Polk County, with one in Lindstrom, MN, will display art by over 50 Earth Arts members. Tour Stops in Amery this year are: artZ Gallery, Riverside Studio, Hungry Turtle Institute and Amery Hospital Community Art Exhibit. Relax with refreshments at our “Tour Oasis”: Farm Table Restaurant, Watershed Café, Chateau St. Croix Winery and Café Wren. Tour maps & brochures are available at participating stops, and at the Polk County Info Center, or visit: www.earthartswi.org artz Gallery is an artist owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting can pick up application information at the Gallery or visit the website: www.artzgallery.org artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 –5:00.

Evans pottery decoration

Bonnie Hagen watercolor

being lost beneath applied glazes. “The Honu holds tremendous meaning and symbolism in Hawaiian culture. Ancient Hawaiian myth tells stories of the Honu leading the original Hawaiian people to the islands.

In some legends the gods would take the shape of the Honu when they needed to travel among humans. Honu often represents protection and good luck.” Roger was exposed to traditional Hawaiian artwork, when he was in high school, as his father was stationed at Pearl Harbor. Roger taught 6th grade science in River Falls for 26 years, and now enjoys working in his studio, near Hammond, Wisconsin

turtle designs. The designs are painted on with iron oxide, and then covered with wax resist.

This prevents the artwork from

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Amery Hospital & Clinic receives national award Amery, Wis. – Amery Hospital & Clinic is a 2017 Greenhealth Emerald Award winner for leading the health care industry toward a greener, healthier future.

The Emerald Award comes from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care.

At the Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards Gala in Minneapolis on May 18, Amery Hospital & Clinic will also be recognized with two additional awards, titled Greening the OR (Operating Room) and Making Medicine Mercury-Free.

The Greenhealth Emerald Award recognizes health care facilities that are setting the standard in eliminating mercury, reducing and recycling waste, sustainable sourcing, and other areas.

Winning hospitals have demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability and shown leadership in the local community and in the health care sector.

The Greening the OR Award recognizes the facility demonstrating the most success in reducing the environmental impact of its surgical suites. Operating rooms are large contributors to a health

care facility’s environmental footprint, creating opportunity for significant cost savings and sustainability improvements.

The Making Medicine Mercury-Free Award is given to health care facilities that have virtually eliminated mercury and have policies in place to prevent it from re-entering the facility. Mercury is one of the most hazardous chemicals, associated with many health risks.

“We practice sustainability because it’s good for the environment, good for the hospital and good for the overall health of our entire community,” said Erick Jensen, Amery Hospital & Clinic’s Facilities Director and Sustainability Lead. “We look forward to continuing this work to drive the future of health care toward sustainability.”

Across HealthPartners, six hospitals and the health system will collect 18 environmental awards at the May 18 awards gala. Three HealthPartners hospitals – Hudson Hospital & Clinic, Regions Hospital in St. Paul and Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park – were recognized in the top 25 hospitals in the country for environmental stewardship.

Green, you’ll be entered into a drawing for fun, free prizes! Reservations are required so contact us at 715.268.6605 by May 8th to assure a spot. EVERYONE WELCOME! If you’re looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon, swing on down to the Center with the family for Karaoke with Kar Jackers Entertainment! Bring the family and have some fun – the next event will be Sunday, May 14 from 3-5pm. Light concessions are available, including adult beverages. This is open to the public and all ages are welcome.

Our annual rummage sale is over with for the year, and we had a great turnout! Special thanks to all who donated, who worked the event and who showed up to help support and purchase – we truly appreciate it! And although it is over with, we take items year ‘round, so keep us in mind when you are doing your spring housecleaning or if you have leftovers from your own sale! We do not take clothing or old electronics, and be sure to contact us ahead of time if you have large furniture or equipment – we may not have the storage place for that.

Remember it’s only $20/

PowerUp for Kids Join Chomp at the library to celebrate his birthday with games, activities, crafts and more, May 6 at 10:30 a.m.

What’s It Worth?

Antiques expert Mark Moran will visit the library on May 8, 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. for “What’s It Worth?: An Antique & Collectible Appraisal Event.”

This program will be held “antiques roadshow”-style.

Reservations are now full, but everyone is welcome to attend the event.

Storytime Storytime is held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Join Miss Riss for interactive stories, songs, and more. Stick around after storytime for engaging art, music, or other early learning activities.

Geared toward 2-5 yearolds and their caregivers.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives en-

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Have you seen the May/ June 2017 Community Center Newsletter? It’s PACKED with all sorts of fun events, programs and activities! We have been working hard to bring a variety of things to the members of the Center and the community. Be sure to check it out online at www.amerych.com or swing by and pick one up!

The Staff and volunteers will be starting a no-fee “Children’s Activity Time”. It will consist of games, reading, puzzles, crafts and outdoor activities. The proposed starting date would be Tuesday May 1st from 3:30 to 4:30 for kids 10 and under and continue every other week until further notice. We would appreciate any feedback and suggestions regarding the set day and time. We would also appreciate knowing how many would be interested in having their family involved in this activity. Please contact center volunteer Jean at 715.268.9343 with your suggestions or to sign up your child It’s a Fiesta! Join us Thursday, May 11 at 11am for a delicious meal and wonderful entertainment

by Dick Armbruster.

The cost is $6 for Members, $7 for Guests and if you wear Red, Yellow or

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year to be a member of the Center, and you get a lot for your dues – and it helps us out a lot! We are a non-profit organization that depends on dues, donations and fundraisers to keep our doors open.

Congratulations to Paula Schmind for winning first place in Monday cards, Barbara Harris won second. Gary Snelling was first in pool with Paul Seidel bringing up second, Mary Fisher was third, and Jerry Fisher won the consolation prize. Milt Johnson was first in Wii Bowling, with Carl Johnson in second, and Paul Seidel third.

Pat Williams was first in Wednesday bridge with Syd Lund second, Judy Strobush third and Barb Harris fourth. Gary Snelling was first in Thursday pool, Stinger was second, Mary Fisher third and Val Hansen fourth. Wendell Anderson won the consolation prize. Don’t forget all members are encouraged to come and join in the fun! We have people that can teach you pool, Wii bowling and Mahjongg if you want to learn. Thank you all for playing!

Have a great week!

Kari Fladwood - Executive Director

courage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:45 p.m.—5:00 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature. The Great Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center.

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

p.m.

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

Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

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

Check out the website Check out the library website at www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook. com/amerylibrary.

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.

Local Student Honored in UMD Photo & Film Contest DULUTH, Minn. — David Murphy, a University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) student from Osceola, received an award in the My Beautiful Library Photo & Film Contest 2017.

David, who is a sophomore studying biology, received second place award in the Film Shorts category.

Charlene Brown, Library Communication and Events chair for the UMD Kathryn A. Martin Library, said, "Each year, we are always amazed by the artistic talent of the contestants, and the entries add to the collection of images we use on our website and when promoting library events. These new images provide a student perspective on the space, their space for learn-

Please bring photo and/or write-up to the Amery Free Press by Thursday, May 4

ing and research."

The winners include Photography Keegan Burckhard - Coolest Interior Library Maxwell Meyers - Best Curb Appeal Exterior Maxwell Meyers - Technological Wonders in the Library Joseph Halverson - Get Collaborative in a Group Study Room Film Shorts Keegan Burckhard - First place for his film Human Memory David Murphy - Runner-up for his film Go Outside Best in Show Keegan Burckhard

Amery, Clear Lake school Class of 2017 - if your name is on this list, we need your photo and/or write-up NOW! for the keepsake Graduation Edition.

AMERY GRADS: Ethan Alling Jacob Berlin Seth Boudreau Alexander Briseno Cody Campbell Joshua Eastman (no picture) Peyton Eiynck

Taylor Hanson Madeline Matter Ruben Joshua Moreno Cassandra Pryor Emily Richison Lillyan Sigsworth Jeremiah Stringer

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Graduate of Air Force basic training U.S. Air Force Airman Alison N. Powers graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also

earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Powers is the daughter of Adrianna Rammer and Aaron Powers and step-daughter of Clint Rammer, all of New Richmond, Wis. She is also the granddaughter of Arvin and Rebecca Larson of Star Prairie, Wis. The airman graduated in 2015 from New Richmond High School, New Richmond, Wis.

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Ms. Junie Moon has a

wiggle that starts behind her ears and works its’ way to the tip of her tail.

She is a happy young pup. Junie Moon came to the shelter as a stray and has won the hearts of everyone she meets.

Her eagerness to learn, combined with her intelligence, makes her a rare find. Junie is a six month old Pit Bull Terrier Mix. Her veterinarian said if he was ever going to have a Pit Bull, it would be this one. Junie is medium sized with a spotted Black and White coat. Her smile

is infectious. Ms. Junie Moon is spayed, rabies and distemper vaccinated, micro-chipped and heartworm tested. She is hoping to go to her new home this week. Stop by the shelter to meet her!

The one day fundraiser, giveBig St. Croix Valley, was a gigantic success for our community and the non-profits that serve it. The event raised $145,000 online.

Donations to Arnell Humane Society matched the $4,000 grants from the Arnell Executive Board Members and Purina-Nestle, with the $5,080 of online donations received on April 25th. Arnell received donations from 83 unique donors and earned fifth place in the most dollars raised online. Three donors were lucky enough to collect Golden Tickets worth $100 each. In addition, $3,755 was received at the shelter for the giveBig campaign. All together, $13, 135 was raised for the stray, abandoned and surrendered pets cared

for at Arnell Humane Society.

We deeply appreciate all of the support and love. Many of our online donors left messages of happy Arnell adoptions and thanks for our help in caring for homeless pets. Thank you for caring about the animals in our community. Arnell could not do it without you. Your support makes the difference.

The annual Arnell Shelter Garage Sale will be on Saturday, June 10th. Our sale is your chance to de-clutter and put your no-longer-needed items to work the our animals. Donations of everything but clothing are being accepted at the shelter during business hours, Mon–Fri, 12–5 pm and Sat, 12 –4 pm. Call ahead if you have large items to donate, 715 2687387 (PETS).

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St East, Amery and online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook.

Mary

By Larry Phillipson 4-27-2014 Mary is a rather common name, this Mary is wonderful just the same.

She is a nurse at the Hammond rehab, she works there and helps keep the place on tab.

Hammond Heritage does a lot for many a folk, it is nurses like Mary who carry the yoke.

It's for patients that need help to get up to par, after an illness that sets them back far.

Mary is competent and an expert in her profession, she enjoys her work, I can tell by her action, she is a good part of getting well, cheerfulness helps the soul heal, I can tell.

That is why Hammond Rehab is an outstanding place, it has become my own special base.

Mary is a caring worker there, everyone says she's special for the way that she does care.

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Polk-Burnett offers free seminar on lowering summer electric bills CENTURIA – Hot summer temps don’t have to mean high electric bills.

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative is offering a free energy seminar Thursday, May 18, 5:30 to 7 p.m., to help co-op members boost energy conservation, cooling and comfort in their homes.

“Lowering your electricity use through conservation and energy efficiency will help lower your summer electric bill,” said Todd Schulte, Polk-Burnett’s member services manager.

Seminar participants will learn tips and techniques to improve energy efficiency and lower home energy costs.

“We’re very excited to demonstrate our SmartHub app that helps people track their home’s electricity use from computers, smart phones and tablets,” said Schulte.

“SmartHub can help you take control of the energy you use and the money you pay for electricity.”

Seminar participants will also learn about coop rebate programs on Energy Star appliances and lighting, home performance testing, geothermal heating and cooling systems, and other rebate programs available from the cooperative.

Last year, Polk-Burnett gave out $106,090 in energy-efficiency rebates,

and helped members save 818,093 kWhs of electricity. Learn how you can get a co-op rebate in 2017 at Polk-Burnett’s energy seminar May 18. All in attendance will receive a Low-Cost, No-Cost Home Energy Savers booklet and an energy-efficient LED bulb Polk-Burnett’s free energy seminar on lowering summer electric bills will be held at the co-op office in Centuria, 1001 State Road 35, on Thursday, May 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Space is limited. To register, call 800-421-0283, ext.

595. ~ from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative

TIPS TO KEEP YOU COOL THIS SUMMER Below are low-cost, no-cost tips to keep cool this summer and lower your electric bill: 1. Change A/C filter monthly.

2. Close fireplace damper.

3. Close shades and drapes during the day to keep summer heat out.

4. Use portable or ceiling fans; air movement makes you feel about four degrees cooler.

5. Ensure window A/C units are weather-stripped; close fresh-air vents.

6. Clean dryer lint trap before each load and make sure exhaust door closes when dryer is off.

7. Use microwave for cooking; it’s quicker and you will avoid heating the house.

8. Use cold water when running the garbage disposal.

9. Run dishwasher only when fully loaded and use air-dry cycle instead of heat-dry cycle.

10. Turn off lights, appliances and electronics.

BRIDGE Thursday night winners 1. Judy Strobush and Diane Fansler 2. Shirley Klopotek and Jeff Reardon 3. Peggy Farmer and Bill Patterson

Lifestyle Choices for Seniors…

“Your Life, Your Style”

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“I chose Hearthside Assisted living because it was the ideal location for being close to family! The food is excellent and I enjoy all the different activities.

I can’t think of one thing to say that isn’t good about living here!”

Betty Aspenson, Moved in June, 2016

Christian Community Home of Osceola 2650 65th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 • 715-294-1100 www.cchosceola.org

Our Campus includes:

24-Hour Skilled Nursing • Assisted Living Apartments Transitional / Short-term Rehabilitation Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin Call today to learn more or to schedule a tour!

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Acknowledging many causes in the month of May What’s up with having rain and snow for May Day? How is a person suppose to deliver May Day baskets to the front door in that kind of Pounding weather? Maybe the special basthe kets filled with Pavement treats or flowers will have to be dePam Humpal livered a couple days late when it is nicer. A wonderful surprise such as that is welcome any day of the year, not just on May 1.

And speaking of May, can you believe we are starting a new month already? Well, you better hold onto your hat as the next few weeks look very busy. Here is a quick rundown of some of the activities… *May is ALS Awareness Month.

We hope and pray that they find a cure for this terrible disease. *Cinco de Mayo celebrations on May 5. *Wisconsin Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 6. *National Nurses Week is May 6-12. *Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14.

A wonderful opportunity to show Mom how much she is appreciated. *National Nursing Home Week is

May 14-20. *National Police Week is May 1420. *Clayton Graduation is Saturday, May 20. *Clear Lake Graduation is Sunday, May 21. *National EMS Week is May 21-27. *Memorial Day is May 29. *Amery Trail Days is Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3. Community-wide garage sales will be on Friday, with activities at Trailhead on Saturday. *Amery Graduation is Sunday, June 4.

Included in this issue are special sections for Amery and Clear Lake Golf Courses. The sections have tidbits on playing each hole, club information, and calendar of events for the Summer. Good Luck with your golf game…enjoy!

It’s celebration time at PhyllBea’s of Amery as they offer customers a great sale during the month of May for their 5th Anniversary! The store is filled with antiques, collectibles, dishware, lawn ornaments, and very unique items. PhyllBea’s is open Saturdays and Sundays, and is located just north of Amery on Hwy 46. Congratulations to Pat and Barb, owners of PhyllBea’s.

The Congregational Church in Amery is presenting a dinner show “Southern Fried Funeral”.

The dinner and dessert will be served during the show. For tickets, and specific dates and times of the shows please give the office a call at 715-268-7390. Proceeds from the show will go towards the MT17 Habitat for Humanity Mission Trip in June.

GRADUATION is right around the corner. Each year it is hard to believe that those little boys and girls can already be seniors. On Tuesday, May 16, we will publish our annual Graduation section featuring Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake High Schools. Area businesses who would like to Congratulate their graduating employees in the Graduation Section should please give me a call today at 715-268-8101.

Deadline for the section is Tuesday, May 9.

Happy Anniversary wishes to Doris and Lloyd Nihiser on 77 years…

WOW!!! Congratulations to the Nihisers!

Have a great week…hopefully warmer, drier days are in the near future!

GARAGE SALE SEASON IS HERE! Advertise your sale in the Amery Free Press & Tab for only $22!

Bring in your ad by 10 a.m. on Friday

A Jeweled Aid Grant to her a jeweled cane, sparkling steady aid, not seeming less, who walks in weakness, bears the pain; may confidence her walking bless.

Keeping in mind how many times, her hand has steadied faltering feet, and eased the toil of strenuous climbs, with encouragement and smile so sweet.

It's difficult to acknowledge loss of strength and bright agility, the drive to see it through exhaust, encourager and bulwark be.

But there is Someone to provide, the steadiness and strength required, Who has our back, is by our side.

She can display the jewels when tired.

The grace to do one's part through all, with skill and wisdom, now the tools.

Caring, with His help, the sheltering wall.

Wear with her walk the shining jewels.

Carol Morfitt Welch

Moving beyond China and Mexico, Trump targets Canada trade

BY PAUL WISEMAN AP ECONOMICS WRITER

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has long railed about unfair trade practices of China and Mexico. Now he's drawn a new target — Canada.

The two countries are suddenly sparring openly over inexpensive Canadian timber and Canada's barriers to U.S. dairy products — disputes that go back years but rarely get such a public airing.

Before sunrise Tuesday in Washington, Trump went on Twitter to declare: “Canada has made business for our dairy farmers in Wisconsin and other border states very difficult. We will not stand for this. Watch!”

Hours earlier, his Commerce Department had announced plans to impose duties averaging 20 percent on softwood lumber imports from Canada. U.S. homebuilders quickly warned that the move would drive up the cost of new houses.

The duties on Canadian lumber imports are “a pretty hard blow,” Gary Hufbauer, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, said of the lumber sanctions. “The message here is that the U.S. not only talks tough, it acts tough.”

As a candidate, Trump had vowed to declare China a currency manipulator and to rewrite or withdraw from the North America Free Trade Agreement because, he said, so many American factories had moved jobs to Mexico to exploit low-wage labor. Yet once in office, he softened his stand, deciding not to single out China for its currency policy and offering a draft rewrite of NAFTA that kept much of the original deal intact.

But now, the Trump administration is ramping up the rhetoric against Ottawa.

“People don't realize Canada's been very rough on the United States,” Trump said Tuesday. “Everyone thinks of Canada as being wonderful, and so do I. I love Canada. But they've outsmarted our politicians for many years.”

In a way, the tensions are surprising. The U.S. and Canada, among the most open economies in the world, enjoy a booming cross-border trade. Last year, the United States sold $267 billion in goods to Canada (led by autos and machinery), more than to any other country. Canada sold $278 billion in goods to the United States, led by fuels, autos and machinery.

The U.S. trade deficit in goods with Canada was just $11 billion last year — a fraction of America's $347 billion trade gap in goods with China.

But dairy and timber have long bedeviled U.S.-Canada commercial relations. U.S. lumber mills have been complaining about cheap Canadian imports since the 19th century. The two countries have patched over their differences on Canada's softwood lumber imports, most recently with a compromise that expired in 2015.

The Obama administration sought a new accord with Canada over softwood lumber. But Obama's U.S. trade representative, Michael Froman, now at the Council on Foreign Relations, says the Canadians decided to gamble on the new administration. Froman suggested that they calculated that they might get a better deal from Trump. As a builder, they perhaps reasoned, Trump might be more sympathetic to anything that would limit the price of lumber.

Instead, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross this week announced duties ranging from 3 percent to 24 percent on softwood lumber imports, arguing that Canada unfairly subsidizes its industry.

“They're generally a good neighbor,” Ross said Tuesday. “But they still have to play by the rules.”

The U.S. and Canada are also wrangling over dairy.

Ottawa shields its dairy farmers from foreign competition, regulating prices and production and taxing imports heavily. But a new American product — a type of unfiltered milk used in cheese — had not been blocked by Canada's trade barriers. Canadian dairy farmers complained about the cheap imports coming across the border. So Ottawa changed its pricing poli-

cy, effectively barring unfiltered American milk.

Some American dairy farmers have been devastated.

Tim Prosser, a dairy farmer in Columbus, Wisconsin, was dropped by a buyer after Canada made the change. Prosser says he and his father might have to shut down their business and sell their 100 cows if they can't find a new customer by May 1.

“Even if we keep feeding the cows and milking them, it still costs us money,” Prosser said. “If we have to turn around and dump the milk, we'd be looking at a $35,000 loss every month.”

On Tuesday, a Wisconsin state official said about half the state's farms affected by Canada's move had found new buyers for their milk or have promising leads.

In a speech last week in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Trump declared that Canada has been “very, very unfair” to dairy farmers and promised to “start working on that.”

Laura Dawson, director of the Canada Institute at the Wilson Center think tank in Washington, says it's not surprising that Trump would spotlight the issue: “Focusing on dairy while you're giving a speech in Wisconsin — why would you not play to the audience there?”

Dawson, a former economic adviser to the U.S. embassy in Ottawa, says she suspects “the current drama will be forgotten” after U.S. and Canadian negotiators get down to working out compromises.

“Canadians are pretty thick-skinned,” she says.

“They are used to dairy and softwood being continuing irritants” in relations with the United States.

“There are millions of good U.S. jobs that depend on the smooth flow of goods, services and people back and forth across our border,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said during a news conference.

He added: “Any two countries are going to have issues that will be irritants to the relationship. Having a good constructive working relationship allows us to work through those irritants.”

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Quick tips can help homeowners avoid potential bear conflicts Many black bears have begun to emerge from their dens throughout Wisconsin, and homeowners are encouraged to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts.

“Many conflicts between homeowners and black bears occur as a result of some type of attractant, especially bird feeders, garbage cans, grills, uncontained compost or pet food left outside and accessible” said Brad Koele, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wildlife damage specialist.

According to Koele, it is especially important to remove these attractants during the spring, when bears are emerging from dens and looking to restore depleted energy reserves when natural foods are limited.

It is illegal to intentionally feed bears in Wisconsin, but it is also important for homeowners to make sure they do not unintentionally feed bears via an accessible food source near their home. Black bears normally avoid contact with people, but when food sources are available

bears can quickly learn to associate humans with food.

If a bear finds food such as bird feed or garbage near your home it will likely return, but visits are more likely to stop when food is no longer available. Bears will periodically check sites where food was once available, so it may take several days to weeks before a bear will quit visiting a site once the food source has been removed.

The “Living with Bears in Wisconsin” document, found at dnr. wi.gov, keywords “wildlife damage” will help landowners learn more about co-existing with bears in Wisconsin.

Homeowners can follow these steps to avoid attracting black bears: do not knowingly feed a bear; completely remove bird feeders, even during daytime hours - bears are active during the day and may cause problems even if the feeders are out only during that time; clean areas where bird feeders were located so that accumulated depos-

DNR

Black bears normally avoid contact with people, but when food sources are available bears can quickly learn to associate humans with food.

its of spilled seed are removed; reduce garbage odors by rinsing food cans before putting them in covered recycling containers or garbage cans; keep meat scraps in

the freezer until garbage day, and if possible, keep garbage cans in a closed building until the morning of pick-up; be sure to lock commercial dumpsters; keep pet food inside

or inaccessible to bears even during daytime hours; and keep barbeque grills and picnic tables clean.

“If a bear is near your home, wave your arms and make noise to scare

it away--back away slowly and seek a safe location where you can wait for the bear to leave; when scaring a bear away, make sure it has a clear escape route - never corner a bear,” said Koele. “If you encounter a bear while in the woods, stay calm and do not approach the bear.

Never approach a sow with cubs, and do not attempt to break-up a fight between your pet and a bear.”

The department partners with U.S. Department of Agriculture - Wildlife Services to respond to approximately 800 bear-related complaints reported in Wisconsin each year.

Homeowners who are unable to resolve a conflict with a bear should contact the USDA Wildlife Services toll-free line at 1-800-433-0663 for properties in Southern Wisconsin, and 1-800228-1368 for properties Northern Wisconsin.

For more information regarding bears and safety, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keywords “bear.”

Bill to repeal state prevailing wage draws strong reactions

BY CARA LOMBARDO ASSOCIATED PRESS

SUBMITTED

Painting begins on St. Croix Crossing Painting has begun on the pier towers. Crews will hand-paint the pier towers to avoid overspray on the stay cables, then spray paint the rest of the bridge. The color of the paint is beige to reflect the color of the river bluffs. The no wake zone around the bridge will be officially reinstated for safety purposes. All buoys will be placed by the end of next week. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be enforcing the no wake zone. Photo from April 25.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican state lawmakers say eliminating prevailing wage requirements for workers on public projects would save the state hundreds of millions of dollars, while Democrats and unions say it would send skilled workers out of state and further erode the middle class.

The Senate Committee on Labor and Regulatory reform held a public hearing April 24 on a proposal to end minimum salary requirements on state construction projects. The Legislature in 2015 ended prevailing wage on local projects, which took effect earlier this year.

Sen. Leah Vukmir, the bill’s sponsor, said removing the minimum salary requirements for workers on public projects would save the state hundreds of millions of dollars in construction costs. She also said it would increase competition by giving nonunion firms the chance to bid on public projects.

But Democrats and union workers argue repealing prevailing wage on state projects would hurt middle-class workers.

“We have an income inequality issue in this country. Your bill makes it worse,” said Democratic Sen. Robert Wirch.

Several union workers also testified

against the measure, saying it will drive skilled workers and veterans elsewhere.

Dan Bukiewicz, president of the Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council, said removing the prevailing wages will open the door for firms from other states to win work and decrease local workers’ wages.

Republican Rep. Rob Hutton, a cosponsor, said prevailing wage requirements increase the costs of building projects by 10 to 15 percent. A 2015 analysis by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau said research on the impact of prevailing wage laws on construction costs is “mixed and inconclusive,” with findings ranging from small cost savings to insignificant differences.

Business interests, including the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and Americans for Prosperity, support the measure.

Eric Bott, a lobbyist for Americans for Prosperity of Wisconsin, said repealing the law would make taxpayer money go farther.

“Repealing prevailing wage laws reduces construction costs directly by eliminating hyper-inflated super-wages and indirectly by injecting greater competition into bidding,” he said.

Twenty states do not have prevailing wage laws. The federal government still requires prevailing wages on projects paid for with federal funds.

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Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

Happy 80th Birthday Bob!

BINGO Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Progressive Jackpot

Please stop in on Thursday, May 4, to celebrate with Bob

Your share is over $571

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

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

Doris and Lloyd Nihiser

Cake and Coffee will be served

Join Us On Beautiful Pike Lake

Congratulations

Annual Grand

Mother’s Day

BUFFET

211 S. Keller Ave., Amery

Sunday, May 14 Serving 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Featuring: Oven-Roasted Turkey, HoneyGlazed Ham, Chicken Tenders, BBQ Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Egg Bake, Vegetables, Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage, French Toast, Fresh Fruit, Dessert Bar and more!

Adults $13.95 Children 5-10 $6.95 Under 5 FREE RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED

Friday Fish Fry

Includes potato, veggie, soup & salad bar & dessert

Mom and Dad on your 77th Wedding Anniversary

Please join us!

BIRTHDAY PARTY for

Summer Piano Students Beth Ray, Instructor 35 Years Experience Masters in Piano Performance

Irvin Posey and Audrey Ludovico

205 Amundson Street N, Amery 715-268-7880 bethray51@gmail.com

Saturday, May 6 at the Deer Park Community Center 1-4 p.m.

MONTHLY BOOK SALE

No gifts please . . . a hug or handshake instead!

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY

One mile north of Amery on Hwy. 46, 1/2 mile west on Cty. Rd. H 715-268-8774

Amery FFA and Countryside Cooperative presents

All Levels & Ages

Thursday, May 4, 4-7 Friday, May 5, 9-2

225 Scholl Ct. (lower level)

Featuring: Gardening, Nature, Coffee Table Books Your donation of good quality books, CDs, DVDs, gratefully accepted (no encyclopedias, VHS, textbooks or Readers Digest please)

7th Annual

Farm in the City Day Saturday, May 13, 7 to 11 a.m.

AMERY COUNTRY STORE COUNTRYSIDE COOPERATIVE South end of Amery on Hwy. 46

•Pancakes (regular, chocolate chip and blueberry) Breakfast Links, Milk & Coffee Served from 7-11 a.m.

FREE WILL OFFERING reat e eag It’s b ing! Comn, n mor oy the fue to enj we hop e! r and you the see

•Petting Zoo for the children!

Questions? Call Derrick Meyer 715-554-0920

Surprise Your Favorite 2017 Graduate!

Include your favorite “grads” baby picture in our 2017 Amery/Clayton/Clear Lake High School Keepsake Graduation Section on Tuesday, May 16.

Baby’s Name Name of Parents

Return the order form below with your payment of $10 and a baby picture to the Amery Free Press by Friday, April 28.

ORDER FORM - PLEASE PRINT Graduates name ________________________________________ Parents name ___________________________________________ High school name _______________________________________ Please mail or drop off payment of $10, photo and form to Amery Free Press, P.O. Box 424, 215 S. Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001, by Friday, April 28, 2017.

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

Friday, May 5th 7 pm-12 am $3 Margaritas, Daiquiris, Pina Coladas $3 Modelo, Corona, Dos Equis DOOR PRIZES, PINATA BUST AT MIDNIGHT Open Jukebox from 8pm-12am

Kentucky Derby Bash

Saturday, May 6th: 4pm-7pm $3 JJ Julips, Mojitos, Mimosas $4 Stella Artois pints with Souvenir Chalis DOOR PRIZES, DERBY "HAT CONTEST" Live Music with "The Compromise" 8pm-12am

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Color Blast (almost)

5K Fun Run/Walk Sat., May 20 s Include nd a t ir h T-s t! le e Brac

Clothing Giveaway!!!

Saturday, May 6 , 2017 9:00am-2:00pm th

In Partnership with The King's Closet

*Adult and Children's Sizes * Clothes for the whole family *Children's Sizes Limited So Plan to Arrive Early!

337 S. Keller Ave. Amery, WI

715-268-9801

& Hosted by:

Grace Community Church 40 125th Avenue Turtle Lake, WI 54889

MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR

Everything is

Cinco de Mayo Celebration Friday, May 5

FREE!!

www.gracetl.org

Color Blast is an untimed (almost) 5K Fun Run/Walk for all ages to benefit Halos of St. Croix Valley.

On May 20 runners will experience color blast zones where they’ll be doused in color!

starting at 3 p.m.

•Chicken Fajita Special •Bucket Margaritas Space available for parties, meetings, etc.

Read the Amery Free Press online at www.theamery freepress.com

Groups of 10 or more, please call for reservations

HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. www.garibaldismexicanrestaurant.com HWY. 8 AMERY

HWY. 46/KELLER AVE.

Also check the Out & About page for area events

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Funds raised via registrations, donations, and business sponsorships will benefit Halos of the St. Croix Valley.

Registration and $25/per person or $100/family fee is due May 5th

Pick up and return registration to Amery Congregational Church, 201 Harriman Ave. N, Amery, WI 715-268-7390 or register on-line amerycolorblast5k.my-free.website

SEVEN LAKES

Go to facebook.com/AmeryColorBlast5k for downloadable documents and updates!

HALF MARATHON

RACE DATE/TIME

2K FAMILY

HALF MARATHON

FAMILY 2K RUN/WALK

Saturday, May 6 Arrive by 8:30am, race STARTS at 9:00am

Saturday, May 6 Arrive by 8:45am, race STARTS at 9:15am

REGISTRATION Online: search for event on RunSignUp.com OR 7:30-8:30am on race day at Amery Pavilion LOCATION/COURSE Amery, WI. Course runs on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. The course is out and back, Pavilion/Soo Line Park.

ENTRY FEE $40 prior to May 1, 2017, $50 on race day

Online: search for event on RunSignUp.com OR 7:30-9:00am on race day at Amery Pavilion Amery, WI. Course runs on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. The course is out and back, Pavilion/Soo Line Park. (2K = 1.24 miles).

Free! Open to all kids & families who want to walk or run. Strollers and dogs ok too!

INFORMATION Tony at 715-268-3295 (admeyers@bremer.com) OR Chelsea at 715-554-1089 (cwhitley@amerytel.net)

Katy at 715-268-0290 (katherine.j.ellefson@amerymedical.com)

AWARDS All finishers receive medals and long sleeve dry-fit shirts; awards to top finishers

All youth finishers receive medals; all adult finshers receive ribbons

HALF MARATHON AID STATION LOCATIONS

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This is where you will find Garage Sale ads Rummage Sale Balsam Lutheran Church, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery

Thursday, May 4, 4 to 7 pm Friday, May 5, 9 am to 4 pm

BAKED GOODS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Lunch is being served on Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Funds from this sale are going towards helping out our community through the Social Ministry Committee

GARAGE SALE Thursday, May 4, 12-7 Friday, May 5, 8-4 Saturday, May 6, 9-12 FREE WILL OFFERING ON MOST ITEMS

Spring Plant/ Craft and Bake Sale Saturday, May 6 8:30 am to 1 pm

•Bedding Plants/Flowers & Vegetables •Hanging Baskets/Perennials (if avail) •Seasonal Wreaths & Arrangements •Handmade Dolls •Baked Potato Bags •Thermal Corn Bags •Layettes/Crochet items •Towels/Quilts/ Pillows •Vintage Jewelry •Wood Art •Misc. Spring Craft Items •Baked Goods

Light Soup Lunch 10 am-1 pm

Rolls, Fruit & Coffee

St. John’s Parish Center

Come find some treasures!

811 Fourth St., Clear Lake

Little Falls Lutheran Church

Handicapped accessible

1272 44th Ave., Amery

RUMMAGE SALE

Saturday, May 6 7 am-2:30 pm Along with high quality rummage, we feature *Raffle *Bake Sale *Plant Sale *St. Joe’s Cafe

Deadline is Friday at 10 a.m.

Thursday, May 4 Noon-6 p.m.

Friday, May 5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

516 115th St., Amery

West on Cty. Rd. F, south on C 3 miles

Brighton handbags; clothing - boys 9 months-2T, girls 4T-6X, Teen girls 2-6, women’s plus; home decor, kids room decor, toys, sports equipment, Wii games and accessories, baby items.

This size ad in the AFP and Tab is $44 per week

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery

This size ad in the AFP and Tab is $22 per week

GARAGE SALE

Deadline is Friday at 10 a.m.

Motorsports Mayhem

11am - Snowmobile/ATV/Dirt bike Drags 11am - Truck & Tractor Pull 11am - Truck & Car Dyno 1pm - Kids Pedal Pull (ages 4-12) May 13, 2017 3pm - Twisted Metal Demolition Derby Richland Center, WI Fairgrounds 5pm - Test/Tune Truck/Tractor Pull Bounce Houses/Helcopter Rides (extra fee) 9pm to Midnight - After Party-DJ, $10 Adults: $10 • 12-6yrs: $5 •Under 6: Free cover, Free Beer Free Shuttle/Alana Springs, Hotels •Craft Fair / Swap Meet / Camping•

www.hybridredneck.com / Facebook 4 Seasons of Fun-Richland Ctr.

22nd Annual AMERY TRAIL DAYS

COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES Friday, June 2

Let us help you clean out your garage!!! Just place a Garage Sale Ad for Amery Trail Days Community-Wide Garage Sale and turn your unwanted items into cash!

Stop at the Amery Free Press office with your Amery Trail Days Garage Sale ad by Wednesday, May 24 at noon.

CASH IN ADVANCE

Advertise your Garage Sale by purchasing a $22 1x2” display ad in the Amery Free Press and The Tab . . . and we will located your Garage Sale on a special map of Amery in the May 30 issue.

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PHONE: 715-268-8101 | FAX: 715-268-5300

CLASSIFIEDS MAY 2, 2017

AMERY FREE PRESS

FOR RENT

460 SF secure space

Rear Shoppes of Amery

$250 per month Call Nate @ 715-441-1423

Upstairs 1 BR apartment

Available now in Clear Lake

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

Rent based on 30% of income!

For those 62+ or disabled of any age.

1-800-944-4866 Ext. 1122 Equal Housing Opportunity

HELP WANTED

Bartender

Must be able to work nights and weekends Experience a plus but willing to train

Call for appointment or stop in 1/4 mile north of Hwy. 8 on Cty. H, Amery

FOR SALE:

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

WILL CONSIDER TRADE OF OTHER HOUSES

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

FOR SALE

Electrical Estimator/Project Manager

2007 Ford Expedition

Seeking motivated individual to estimate and sell electrical contracting services for our St. Croix Falls office. Experience preferred. Will consider a combination of education or experience in electrical construction, construction management or estimating. Will need to work as a team player in a busy office with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

We offer excellent salary and benefit package including family health insurance and 401K.

Fully loaded.

Trailer towing package. Black.

100,235 miles EXCELLENT CONDITION $9,500

715-491-3825

HELP WANTED

Please send resume and salary requirements to customerservice@neielectric.com.

Caregivers

NEI Electric is an equal opportunity employer.

All 3 shifts at our St. Croix Falls location

715-268-6262 Open Dily 10:30 a.m.

Now Hiring!

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

Good Samaritan Society St. Croix Valley, is looking for

FOR SALE

Lakeside Foods - New Richmond, WI

LAKESIDE FOODS is looking to fill the following SEASONAL positions:

SEASONAL FIELD HARVEST OPERATORS & FIELD SCOUTS •Position available from July-Sept.

•No CDL License necessary •Starting Wages at $10/hour •OT paid after 40 hrs/wk

Interested applicants should apply through email, fax, or in person.

660 N. 2nd Street, New Richmond, WI Email: ekunze@lakesidefoods.com Phone (715) 716-4979 M/F/D/V Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

$500 Sign On Bonus with successful completion of 1st 6 months!

Sign On Bonus applies to FT Employees

FT & PT Electronic Assemblers Flexible schedules.

Starting pay between $7.74-$9.76 BOE No experience needed - on the job training

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

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16x80 Mobilehome

Evening & Night Shift RN’s & LPN’s Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Polk County offers careers that Matter Join us to make a difference, together we will strengthen our community!

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

SIGN ON BONUS

Intermediate Support Polk County Government Center Full-time - Non-Exempt Position $17.39

To find out more, visit good-sam.com/stcroixvalley.

This position provides general administrative support to the Human Services Department’s Children & Families unit, utilizing strong customer service and fundamental principles and concepts of bookkeeping and data processing. Requires an Associate Degree in Accounting, Human Services, or a related field, with 3 years recent work experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered.

3 bedroom.

2 baths. Garage with workshop and storage cabinets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status.

715-268-2042

Deadline to apply: May 17, 2017

Health Information Technician Full-time - Non-Exempt Position

Position: Inside

Sales/Merchandiser

Hours: Full-time position (must be available to work rotating Saturdays) Location: Amery, WI Job Duties: Provide prompt, knowledgeable and quality service to walk-in and contractor based customers with material needs in all aspects of residential construction. Maintain the store in an attractive, well-displayed condition. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Greet customers as they enter the store and offer to assist them in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.

2. Assist customers in selecting items they wish to purchase, including mixing and selling paint and related products. Process customers through the checkout counter in a prompt, courteous, business-like manner with minimum delay and maximum courtesy.

3. Place special orders for customers.

4. Place and receive Do-it-Best weekly orders and other stock item orders.

5. Maintain and stock merchandise shelves in a neat and attractive manner.

6. Participate in displaying and selling all in-store products, including paint department, to maximize the company’s income from this source.

7. Assist as needed with answsering phones, working in yard, receiving incoming inventory, and general housekeeping/ clean-up.

8. Perform additional duties as necessary.

Requirements: Excellent customer service experience in a professional fast-paced environment necessary. Knowledge of building materials and hardware gained through retail home center and/or construction experience preferred. General knowledge of computers and willingness to learn.Wage based on experience.

To be considered for this position, please contact Richard Smith at rsmith@lampertlumber.com

by Tuesday, May 9th, 2017.

EEO/Affirmation Action Employer

Government Center Starting Wage: DOQ

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Healthcare industry fights revealing prices for services

BY TRUDY LIEBERMAN THINKING ABOUT HEALTH

Turning healthcare consumers into educated shoppers has long been a goal of employers who foot the bill for most care, politicians and some consumer organizations that believe that someday shopping for care should be as easy as comparing brands of canned soup.

All it takes are some clear disclosures of prices, ingredients and whatever else seems comparable in a product or service coupled with a bit of education in how to make the shopping trip fruitful, and the healthcare system will transform itself like magic.

It will become competitive, prices for services and therefore insurance premiums will drop, and more Americans will be able to afford care.

I’ve heard this talk for 25 years, but the healthcare market has yet to become a shopper’s nirvana. Healthcare is not like canned soup or cheese. It’s complicated - plus there are all kinds of secret and behind-thescenes deals made by different actors in the price drama that make it nearly impossible to understand what’s being charged.

The actors don’t want anyone to find out.

To take one example: At the end of last year, the New York State Health Foundation studied 107 hospitals in the state and found those with the greatest market share usually charged higher prices. Those facilities could demand such prices from insurers, especially if an insurer wanted the hospital in its network - or if the hospi-

tal was the only game in town.

The Foundation also found gag clauses written into contracts between hospitals and insurers that prevented insurers from posting hospital prices on their websites. Some clauses say that either a hospital or an insurer can pull out of a contract if one party engages in practices that hurt the other. In other words, if an insurer tries to steer patients to lower-priced providers, the hospital could cancel its deal with the insurance carrier.

The deck is stacked against the patients, who can’t find out anything meaningful about pricing even if they wanted to.

An ongoing political battle in Ohio pitting Jim Butler, a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, against the Ohio Hospital Association and other healthcare professional associations also turns the idea of shopping for healthcare prices on its head.

You see, Butler introduced legislation in 2015 requiring Ohio hospitals and other medical providers to post their prices for non-emergency services. After some legislative wrangling, the law passed as part of the budget for a state agency, and Gov. John Kasich signed it into law.

According to the Health Care Cost Institute that looked at insurance claims for four large carriers, prices vary widely in Ohio. For example, a pregnancy ultrasound in Cleveland costs three times more than the same procedure in Canton 60 miles away.

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Wisconsin and New Jersey are the only states that ban the sale of home-baked cookies, muffins and other items to the public.

Lisa Kivirist, Kriss Marion and Dela Ends will take their fight against the ban to a judge in Lafayette County Thursday.

Wisconsin requires those who want to sell bakery made in home kitchens to get a license, which requires renting or building a commercial kitchen, submitting to inspections and paying numerous fees.

A bill in the Wisconsin Senate would allow the sale of homemade baked goods. Similar bills have passed the Senate, but have died in the Assembly because of opposition from Speaker Robin Vos, who says the bill would hurt commercial enterprises.

The same year Butler’s law passed, Gov. Kasich told reporters at a press conference nobody knows what medical procedures cost, and making those costs transparent so patients can shop for quality is key. The governor seemed to be on board.

But he wasn’t. Since then, the governor and the Ohio Hospital Association have been trying to make sure price posting never happens. “The hospital association is fighting the hardest to avoid this, and their strategy is to divert the effort,” Butler told me.

The Kasich administration has yet to issue rules to implement the price posting law, and Butler says the Kasich administration has continued to say it would not enforce the law, which was to become effective last January 1. But at the end of December, the hospital association and other providers sued to prevent the law from taking effect. The next hearing is scheduled in August. The suit seems to be a stalling tactic until the governor’s proposed state budget passes at the end of June. It includes a provision for repealing the law.

Butler says he has met with the industry sever-

al times, but the hospitals want to water down the law to the point it’s not helpful to patients.

For example, a revised law might require disclosures for only a handful of services and then only if patients request them.

Butler zoomed in on an important fallacy in the theory of shopping for medical services. Recently he tweeted, “How can healthcare savings accounts and high deduct-

ible health plans work if patients are not given prices beforehand?”

Recall that health savings accounts and high deductibles are politicians’ preferred choice for bringing down costs.

According to this theory, if patients must pay more out-of-pocket, they’ll use fewer services, and national healthcare spending will drop.

Stronger medicine is needed if the U.S. is to

slow down the ever-rising cost of care. But if there’s such hostility to simple price disclosure from the medical establishment that would rather keep patients in the dark, will more stringent remedies for controlling costs ever work?

What’s been your experience obtaining prices for medical care? Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.

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Hole No. 1 - Par 5

Hole No. 2 - Par 3

Blue 481 yards White 463 yards Gold 446 yards Red 440 yards The majority of the trouble on this first hole is the water on the left of the fairway. Higher handicap players should stay right on the tee shot, hit a high iron short of the water in front of the green. This will leave you a shot of about 120 yards to the green.

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Fairly short hole. Big bunker on the right side. Hit a short to medium iron to the left. If you miss the green, get your chip shot close.

Make the eight-foot putt. A great par.

(Low handicaps) There is a good opportunity to birdie this hole with a relatively flat green using a short iron or wedge in your hand. Lots of room if you miss it. Go for the flag.

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Blue 343 yards White 331 yards Gold 313 yards Red 313 yards

Blue 352 yards White 337 yards Gold 327 yards Red 327 yards With the slight dogleg left, the long hitters can try to fly the fairway bunker on the left side of the fairway. Do not push your shot to the right, as you can get to the large pine trees in the right rough. Don’t miss the green long.

(Low handicaps) Stay short and to the right of the fairway bunker. This will leave you with a short to medium iron shot to the green. Very good chance to get par or a birdie.

With the slight dogleg left on the fairway, be careful. There is plenty of potential danger lurking. Hit your tee shot about 200-220 yards . . . a longer drive could put you into the woods straight ahead of you.

On your second shot, hit at least one more club than normal because you are going severely up hill. Be careful, there is a sand trap five yards short of the green that you can’t see from where you are hitting your second shot.

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Hole No. 5 - Par 4 Blue 321 yards White 321 yards Gold 310 yards Red 310 yards Straight down hill par 4. This is the shortest par 4 on the course.

You can be aggressive on this hole.

You need to stay out of the fairway sand trap on the left that is about 230 to 250 yards off the tee.

This green is severely sloped from back to front and it is double-tiered. You must make sure you are below the hole.

(Low handicaps) Go 90 yards from the green off the tee or go for the gusto. The only place not to be is near the stand of trees in the right rough.

Hole No. 6 - Par 5

Blue 517 yards White 509 yards Gold 393 yards Red 393 yards

A slight dogleg on your tee shot. Stay left of the big oak tree on the right side.

A short iron to the water will leave you with a long iron to a well bunkered green.

Play your third shot to the right as the water comes into play if you are green high to the left of the green. Bunkers guard both sides of this green. Bogey here would be a good goal.

(Low handicaps) Time to be aggressive. Lots of room off the tee and lots of room to the right of green and short of green to run up your second. The water on the left side of the fairway is at about 190 yards from the green. A tee ball not over 275 yards is just right.

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Hole No. 7 - Par 4

Hole No. 8 - Par 3

A sharp dogleg left. A second shot must go over water if you go for the green. A three wood off the tee will leave you a medium to long iron to the green. Must carry a large bunker protecting the front of the green. Stay out of this trap. Par will be tough here.

(Low handicaps) From the white tees you can go for the green with about a 240 yard carry. You could play conservatively, hit over the right corner of the water, leaving you a shot pitch to the green.

Good par 3 hole. A sand trap protects the front left third of the green.

Another one is on the right and one is long right. A medium to a long iron will leave you with a short chip to a receptive green. Take a bogey here. Be happy.

(Low handicaps) Set up for the middle of the green and put your best swing in it. Don’t go for the corners.

Blue 344 yards White 321 yards Gold 291 yards Red 291 yards

Blue 168 yards White 154 yards Gold 143 yards Red 139 yards

Lesson Expectations Depending on your level of skill, golf can be one of the most relaxing or frustrating sports in existence. It is easy to be discouraged after your mulligan lands in the same bunker or body of water as your first attempt.

If you are looking to get a grasp on your golf game, it might be time to seek the guidance of a professional.

Golf lessons will teach the basics to any beginner and can even provide new tricks to a seasoned player. As a beginner, there are a few things you can expect when you start lessons.

Interview Hole No. 9 - Par 5

Blue 539 yards White 517 yards Gold 441 yards Red 434 yards

Tough hole. Keep your drive left of the corner as the water comes into play to the right. A three-wood or long iron will put you down by the power pole.

Again, stay left on the second shot. Bunkers protect both sides of this green.

If you miss this green, be short. Chip on and rely on that great putting stroke of yours.

(Low handicaps) Hit your drive with a slight fade off the tee. (Righthanders) A good tee shot will give you an opportunity to get home in two strokes. If you don’t have a good drive, hit to the 100 yard markers and take your chance with a good wedge shot. This is a great risk, reward hole.

It is important for you to feel comfortable and acquainted with your local lesson instructor. You will likely be asked a series of questions that gives your instructor an idea of where you are in your golf game and how they can get you to a better point.

Some of the questions you can expect to answer: • What is your previous experience in golf or other sports? Disclose any other sports you may have played, instructions you received that were beneficial or negative and any injuries you may have experienced that may hinder your golf swing.

• Why are you considering taking lessons? This question should be answered with what motivates you. Are you motivated to learn golf to play pro-

fessionally or casually?

• What kind of equipment do you use? Allow your instructor to analyze your golf bag. Certain clubs are better for different playing styles, and the instructor may be able to suggest different equipment to benefit you as your lessons progress.

Error Correction Once you’re in action, your instructor will want to analyze your swing.

You should expect an explanation on important fundamentals you’re missing that are holding you back from performing at the top of your game.

Don’t be Discouraged Arnold Palmer, the professional golfer with 62 PGA Tour wins, once said, “The more I practice, the luckier I get.” This goes to show you that even a professional who has likely seen every scenario on a golf course still needs consistent practice to improve his game.

Once you get down the basics, you will be more likely to avoid common errors. Lessons from a PGA-certified instructor can lead you to successfully recreating a perfect swing every time.

Just remember to take your time and don’t get down on yourself if it doesn’t happen right away.

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Hole No. 10 - Par 4

Hole No. 11 - Par 3

Blue 356 yards White 356 yards Gold 307 yards Red 300 yards

Blue 166 yards White 145 yards Gold 134 yards Red 134 yards

A great hole. We are in trouble here.

Water comes into play on the left, outof-bounds on the right and water long down the middle. Hit a middle to long iron off the tee. Now you must hit over the water to a long, narrow green that has a bunker protecting the left front.

Don’t go long. Water comes into play over the green. A medium iron will get you somewhere close to the green. Get on in three and take your bogey. That would be a great score. (I bet you’re glad this hole is over with.)

(Low handicaps) Leave your woods in the bag! A six to four iron off the tee to the 150 yard marker is ideal. A two tiered green and the water makes par a good score here.

The most beautiful par three you have ever seen.

A long iron over water to a green that has bunkers on both sides make this green hard to hit. Don’t go long.

A short chip will leave you with a chance for par.

(Low handicaps) A true signature hole. With a middle pin, play your normal shot.

For a back right pin, play the fade. For a back left pin, play the draw.

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Hole No. 13 - Par 4

Blue 400 yards White 400 yards Gold 315 yards Red 315 yards

This hole will cause you a problem off the tee. There are woods on both sides of the tee. Use a three-wood to keep the ball in play. A bunker guards the left side of the fairway.

Anything on the right will roll back towards the middle of the fairway.

A long iron will get you close to the green. The green is elevated and traps guard the left front and right side.

Better to be short on your second shot. Chip on and take your five.

(Low handicaps) Don’t think this hole is over after you get through the trees. Make sure you have the right club for your approach. This green is pretty wide but not very deep.

Blue 339 yards White 330 yards Gold 301 yards Red 301 yards

A chance to get a stroke back. Slight dogleg left. Large trap on the left really causes a problem, stay short of this trap.

There is also a fairway trap on the right.

A three-wood would be a good choice off the tee. A mid-iron to a receptive green gives you a good chance to hit this green. Stay away from bunker on the right side of the green.

(Low handicaps) Low and high handicappers will play this hole the same. The fairway narrows as you get towards the green.

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Hole No. 16 - Par 5

Hole No. 14 - Par 5 Blue 526 yards White 514 yards Gold 419 yards Red 419 yards

Blue 507 yards White 488 yards Gold 441 yards Red 441 yards

Hole No. 15 - Par 3

This hole is a super par 5. This is the hardest driving hole on the course. With water on the right and the left side of the fairway, you will be better off using a three-wood or long iron to tee off with.

Your second shot won’t be much better, as again, water is on both sides of the fairway in the landing area. A medium or long iron would probably be best. This will leave you with about 150 to 170 yards left to a narrow green with water directly in front, a bunker on the left side of the green and another one protecting the back of the green.

Unless you have nerves of steel, take a short iron and layup left of the green. This will leave you a short pitch left and take away a real big score. Are you still breathing?

(Low handicaps) Blind water again on the right and water again on the right near the green.

Play this hole backwards in your mind.

Plan where you would like to be on your third shot and go to it. Getting greedy invites big numbers on this one.

Blue 140 yards White 126 yards Gold 114 yards Red 108 yards

You need a short to medium iron to reach a green that is guarded by a bunker on the front left and on the back right.

Just make sure you hit the ball solid, as there is a water hazard between the tee and the green.

Stay calm, as you have a chance for a good score here.

(Low handicaps) With a pin anywhere except back left, with the ball on a tee and a short iron in your hand, be aggressive. Lots of room between the water and the green.

It’s a good thing that you like challenges because on this hole you have a big one. There is a large water hazard in the middle of the fairway. Take a medium iron and lay up short of the water.

Then take a medium to a long iron and hit short of the hill leading through a tunnel of trees to a green surrounded by more trees.

From here you again have 150 to 170 yards to a green that is protected by a large bunker on the right and the left front of the green.

If you aren’t blocked out by any trees, take a medium iron and try to get to the front of the green. From here, you have a chance for a good chip and putt for par or bogey. Pat yourself on the back. You have survived these three holes.

(Low handicaps) Getting the use of some pasture land through the fairway will help this hole’s driving area. If you are going for it in two, play the left center of the fairway approach. If not, play the right side to 100 yards from the green.

Perfect Putting Proper Posture

Putting can be one of the most stressful parts of a day on the course. Imagining the route your ball will take on a sometimes worse-for-wear green can be difficult. There are a few tips you can use to

give yourself an edge when finishing off a hole.

The 1991 Ryder Cup was determined by a 6-foot putt on the final hole of the final match.

Bernhard Langer was behind the missed putt in the tourna-

ment that was so intense that it was deemed The War on the Shore. This just goes to show how a well-played game of golf can be tainted by a poor stroke on the green.

A perfect putt requires an even more perfect stance, and the first step is to keep your back flat and horizontal to the ground. This may feel uncomfortable or unnatural at the beginning. Holding this pose during a putt keeps your shoulders straight and square with the ball.

The next important part of your stance is your club’s position. The grip of your club should be held in the center of your body so your hands and shoulders create a triangle.

Have a partner snap a photo of you during a putt to ensure you’re holding yourself properly.

This triangle is a major factor in proper putting because it allows your shoulders and arms to rock back in forth in a smooth motion. You should also bend your knees to evenly distribute weight to your heels and toes.

Visualize Ball Path The path your ball will take depends on your swing and the condition of the green. It is a good idea to get an idea of how your ball will travel before committing to a swing. Here’s how: • Your best view is behind the ball. Examine whether you will be shooting uphill or downhill to get a sense of the power you need behind your club.

• Walk sideways from the ball to create an imaginary line to the cup. Here you can adjust to any breaks the greens may make.

• Don’t over think it. Once you have a good understanding of your ball’s path, remember your stance basics and take the shot.

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Hole No. 18 - Par 3

Blue 390 yards White 379 yards Gold 291 yards Red 284 yards

Another tough driving hole as there is an outof-bounds on the left and a fairway that slopes to the right where a line of trees awaits you.

A three-wood would be a good choice off the tee. This will leave you a medium iron to the green. With a large, deep bunker guarding the right front of the green, keep your shot to the left. Five here would be fine.

(Low handicaps) You really need to hit your drive in the fairway. Hit your three wood if you are struggling a little with your driver. Try not to miss the green on the right, a sand trap and severe slope make for a tough up and down.

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A very good par three finishing hole.

Be careful here as the road to the left is out-of-bounds.

Traps on both sides and behind this green make it hard to hit. If you miss, miss short. Anywhere else will leave you with a very difficult pitch. A bogey here would be fine.

Congratulations. You’ve played well on a very difficult golf course. I just hope you brought enough golf balls along.

See you next time. Come back soon.

(Low handicaps) Depending on the distance of this one from 150 to 200 yards, and the wind direction, you have hit enough good shots today to bet your playing partners, closest to the pin, for a beverage.

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Negotiating hazards American golf courses use different obstacles to add extra challenges to a golfer’s game. These hazards can wreak havoc on your golf score, causing ball drops and extra swings that will ultimately add digits to your score card.

Depending on who you ask, the definition of golf-course hazards will change and usually include anything detrimental to a score. But according to the United States Golfer’s Association, the Official Rules of Golf define a hazard as any bunker or water hazard.

How to Handle Bunkers Sand traps, or bunkers, have been a constant man-made hazard on golf courses for decades. Bunkers are often found near the green, which can cause big headaches for golfers. Even professionals find themselves swinging from the sand in hopes to get their ball back on track.

It is easy to be intimidated by bunkers, but knowing how to successfully get out and regain composure on green grass will give you an easy exit. Here are a few quick tips to get you out of the sand.

• Keep the face of your club wide open. This means your club face should be held flat enough to carry around a glass of water. This may be a difficult adjustment as you typically hold irons in a completely different orientation. Much like every other swing in golf, it will take practice.

• The next part of a successful greenside bunker shot is to hit behind the ball. Aim for about an inch behind the ball and hit the sand with your club. The closer your club comes to your ball, the more spin you will produce.

Water Water hazards are more damaging than bunkers to a golf score. You can’t exactly position a club a certain way to get a ball out of a body of water, right?

In the Official Rules of Golf, Rule 26 states that if a ball lands in the water or cannot be found once hit near the water your options are: • Lose a stroke and play a ball as nearly as possible from where the original ball was played. This is essentially a do-over.

• Lose a stroke and take a drop. The drop must be behind the water hazard and between the spot it originally crossed the water and the hole.

The common factor in either option is losing a stroke.

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The Best Golf Gadgets We’re all looking for that leg up when it comes to our weekend scrambles. With the onset of new golf gadgets, technology may be the answer.

From voice GPS systems to drive-measuring tools, there are many new devices on the market that can help you take strokes off your game while improving your overall comprehension of the sport.

So stop by your local golf shop to see what they’ve got on the shelves. Technology continues to change the game; why not let it play a part in enhancing your overall skill set as well?

Voice GPS Systems

We all use GPS systems when we’re driving from one location to the next. Crystal clear direc-

tions and step-by-step instructions are a couple of the reasons why the GPS has changed the game for drivers across the world.

That same technology can be applied to the golf course, helping you get an exact lay of the land. These systems give you information on the distance from where you stand to various landmarks on the course, including the pin, sand traps or water.

Look for products with shot distance measurements to help you get a grip on your next shot. Many of these systems are wearable like a watch or clip to your bag.

Swing Analyzer The latest option for people looking for instruction out-

side of their lessons with their local golf pro, swing analyzer tools can track a wide range of metrics, including head speed, swing plane, hand path, hip rotation and overall swing tempo.

These products mount to your glove and collect many important statistics every time you swing the club. These numbers can tip you off to any changes that need to be made to your swing, or you can share them with your golf pro for analysis.

Most of these sensors come with mobile applications for

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Make sure there is an option to watch and replay your swing to understand the statistics.

Microchipped Balls

Do you spend more time looking for lost balls than you do lining up birdie putts? Microchipped balls and radar systems are worth investigating.

These tandem products let you find your golf balls with ease, helping to keep the game

flowing and preventing balls from being lost forever. The balls come with microchips planted inside, helping you immediately track them with the handheld radar device.

Look for kits that come with a carrying case and numerous balls. Practice in your yard to get a good grasp of how the technology works before taking it live on the golf course.

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Golf Course Safety It is easy to forget about safety hazards while on the golf course. Golf can be incredibly relaxing, but it is important that you don’t let your guard down for the potential risks that exist.

While injuries like muscle sprains, wrist tendinitis and golfer’s elbow are commonly created by golfing, these conditions usually develop slowly. Proper warmups can be exercised to minimize your risk of developing these ailments.

However, there are immediate risks that are present during a round of golf.

Fore!

The tools needed for a successful game of golf include metals clubs and an incredibly hard ball. You can probably imagine how this combination can sometimes mean disaster.

A key part of safety on the golf course is being aware of the location of your golf partners. Before taking a practice swing, be sure your partners are clear of your range of motion, and be sure to give them plenty of room to plan their shot.

It also is important to be aware of other groups of golfers. If you notice a group ahead of you, it is crucial to wait to take a shot before they are completely away from your swing’s reach.

If a ball gets away from you and there

is a chance it will head toward another golfer, shout “fore” as loud as you can.

This is a universal term on the course that means a ball is headed in another golfer’s direction. In turn, if you hear “fore” being shouted, immediately cov-

er your head and duck behind shelter, such as a golf bag or cart.

Check the Forecast According to The National Weather Service, there were 38 lightning-related fatalities in 2016. While only 5 percent of these occurred on a golf course, it is still best to take proper precautions.

Review the weather forecast before planning an outing. Most golf courses cover a lot of ground, and it can be dangerous to be a far distance from the clubhouse when lightning strikes.

Wildlife While wildlife will differ based on golf course locations, it is still a good idea to be mindful of the animals. Before walking into an area with high grass or near water, be sure to examine the area.

Geese, bees, deer, fox and even bears are known inhabitants of the golf course.

Respect the wildlife and keep an eye out for potentially dangerous animals.

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Choosing the Perfect Ball You have likely noticed the range of different types of golf balls offered at your local shop. It can be easy to get confused and a little overwhelmed when choosing the ball to best benefit your golf game.

Before purchasing your next set of golf balls, decide upon which part of your game you want to improve. There are balls on the market that can improve your distance, control and even spin. Remember, these advantages will only happen if you

understand how to utilize them.

Layers

that resists damage for a short time.

• Three piece: Solid core featuring rubber between core and cover, softer than a two-piece ball, better spin control.

• Multilayer: Built with four to five layers to provide maximum distance, ultimate spin control, more durable than the fewer layer options.

The advantages of different types of golf balls start with their construction. Here is a breakdown on the four most common balls you will find.

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decipher the numerous options of golf balls based on their layers, how do you choose the one for you? It depends on what you want to achieve and how experienced your golf game is.

Amateur The experts at American Golf recommend a two-piece ball for beginner golfers. You can find them with ionomer covers. This material reduces the ball’s tendency to hook or slice due to inex-

perienced swings.

The two-piece ball also will supply a boost in distance and ball height for slower swings. Use this type of ball to perfect your swing before you move on to the more advanced layers that demand more control.

Advanced As your game improves, you should consider moving on to a three-layer or multilayer ball. Golfers who regularly achieve birdies or better during

a round can gain great benefits from using an advanced ball.

Choosing a ball that features a urethane or ionomer cover will absolutely launch from the tee box but give you much more spin control when advancing toward the green.

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Hole No. 3 Par 3

152 yards, uphill

Hole No. 1 - Par 5

Hole No. 2 - Par 4

Majority of the trouble on this first hole lies on the left side of the fairway. Try to place your drive away from the trees on the left of the fairway.

On the second shot, avoid the large trees just off the left edge of the fairway.

Your approach shot should be hit well enough to clear the two bunkers guarding the front of the green. Two putts will start your round with a par.

Out of bounds extends down the entire left side of this hole.

However, the trouble on No. 2 usually will be found with the pine trees and fairway bunker on the right side.

Hit enough club on your second shot . . . most shots landing short will remain short of the green.

Once you are putting remember, all putts on this green are straight.

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This hole tends to play longer than it looks. Hit an extra club to get to the green especially if the pin is back.

A bunker protects the right side of this green.

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Hole No. 4 Par 4 313 yards, straight away

If you are going to miss this fairway play to the right so your second shot is easier.

The right side takes the large trees guarding the left side and the green side bunker out of play.

This green also favors a second shot from the right half of the green.

Try to keep your approach shot below the hole for easier putting.

Hole No. 5 - Par 4 309 yards, dogleg left

Keep your tee shot away from the tree line left of the hole. Playing the first shot straight away will give you a clear second shot.

A large trap and trees protect the right side of the green. But do not let the second shot stray too far left. Everything landing to the left will kick farther left, leaving a difficult chip shot.

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Hole No. 8 - Par 4

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Hole No. 7 - Par 3

There are two thoughts on playing this narrow, tree lined fairway.

A straight tee shot to the dogleg will leave a short second shot. Make sure your club selection on the tee will give you enough distance to get past the large basswood tree on the right corner of the dogleg.

The longer hitter may elect to go for the green off the tee. If you choose this route, play to the right of the corner basswood with a fade.

If you hit directly at the green you must get the ball up quickly to get over the tall oak trees.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your choice when playing this hole. A small bunker is located off the right side of the green.

There is water in front of the green which should not be a problem to carry. A large bunker is located to the right of the green.

With a two tier green to hit, check the pin placement before your tee shot and use enough club to carry your shot to the proper level. An error leaves a long and difficult putt.

246 yards, dogleg right

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365 yards, straight away

Probably the toughest hole on the course. There is an out-of-bounds along the entire right side of the hole.

With a straight drive make sure you hit enough club on your second shot.

The distance on your second shot is deceiving with a valley directly in front of the green.

The easiest chip shot is from the front of the green. A miss to either side of the green leaves a difficult chip.

Remember downhill putts on this green tend to be quicker than on most other holes on the course.

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446 yards, straight away

Out-of-bounds and water are found on the right side of this hole.

The rough on this hole, on both sides of the fairway, tends to be thick and will give you a challenging second shot. Playing the fairway is the surest route to the green.

Select enough club on your approach shot to carry the bunker that guards the front two-thirds of the green.

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Add 20 Yards to Your Drive While most golfers know that the real way to knock off a few strokes from their scores involves sharpening their putting skills, there is just something about the long ball.

There are a few simple adjustments you can make to your swing to improve the overall distance of your drive.

Just remember that practice makes perfect. If you’re having trouble consistently hitting the ball farther, what’s the point of adding a few extra yards?

The key to improving your long game is finding a reliable stroke that leads to straight, strong drives down the fairway.

Stay Patient If you’ve combed through golf magazine after golf magazine for tips on the long drive, you’ve probably received conflicting information. Every golfer is different, which means there are multiple ways to attack the golf ball. What works for a professional golfer may not work for the weekend warrior at the local golf club, and vice versa.

Finding what works for you may involve talking to your local golf professional or simply taking a few extra swings from the driving range. Increasing your drive will take commitment and, most of all, patience as you work through various swing alterations.

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Where to Hit the Ball Where you hit the ball in relation to the club face of your drive can have a huge impact on distance. If you’re looking to hit longer drives, strike the ball between the center and the top of the club face. This is the sweet spot that leads to maximize distance.

Not sure if you’re hitting the right location of the club face? Put a dot on the back of your ball with a non-permanent marker to see where the ball and driver are coming into contact. This will tell you if you need to adjust your swing.

It’s All About the Angle

Increase the launch angle of your swing to really watch your ball fly. Just a 5-degree increase in the angle can lead to big gains. The easiest way to adjust the angle of your swing is to move the ball a few inches forward in your stance.

This allows you to keep your stroke the same.

You should also focus on hitting the ball with the head of your driver slightly on the upswing. Striking it at the bottom of your swing arc can lead to a reduction in swing power. Ask a friend to watch you or set up your smart phone to record your swing. What you find may surprise you.

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When you come in for your next appointment mention this ad and ask for your FREE sleeve of golf balls May not be combined with other offers.

Limit one use per person.

While supplies last

Always Accepting New Patients www.river-place-dental.com

715-268-2103

1030 River Place Drive • Amery, WI Mon.-Thurs. 8 am-5 pm, Fri. 7 am-4 pm

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Welcome to Wolter’s Shoreview Supper Club

Welcome to Nilssen’s Market Stop in for . . . *Award Winning Meats *Groceries *Liquor & Beer

Good Lu with y ck o golf ga ur me!

•Wednesday Special serving at 4 p.m.

•Thursday BBQ Rib Night serving at 4 p.m.

•Friday Night Fish Fry and Prime Rib serving at 4 p.m.

•Saturday Prime Rib serving at 4 p.m.

•Sunday Breakfast serving 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

•Pontoon Rentals •Cocktails available •Facilities for wedding dances, banquets and class reunions

HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. Wed.-Fri. $1 off Beer & Cocktails • $1 off Appetizers

BALDWIN 715-684-3307 6 am to 10 pm Everyday

CLEAR LAKE 715-263-2513

7 am to 8 pm Mon.-Sat., 8 am to 5 pm Sun.

CUMBERLAND 715-822-4541 7 am to 10 pm Everyday

ELLSWORTH 715-273-5500 6 am to 10 pm Everyday

www.nilssensfoods.com

GLENWOOD CITY 715-265-4660 7 am to 9 pm Mon.-Sat., 7 am to 7 pm Sun.

1 mile north of Amery, 1/4 mile west on H Phone 715-268-8774

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Improve Your Endurance Golf may not be as high impact as football or basketball, but it sure takes plenty of endurance to comfortably make it through a round of 18 holes. Opinions have changed on how much strength training is needed for golfers to effectively play the game.

For years it was believed by golfers at all levels that this type of training wasn’t necessary to playing a successful round.

You can find today’s golfers — from high school to professionals — working on their overall leg strength an cardio endurance between games.

Weight training and physically preparing for the game is now part of the sport. That’s because when you golf, you are trying to generate explosive power through a wide range of motion. You are also walking — a lot. Bulking up in the traditional sense of weight lifting isn’t the end goal for golfers, rather they are looking for an edge in endurance and more powerful ball striking.

Work with your local golf pro to get on a workout routine that will benefit your game. You’re likely to notice the results rather quickly.

Targeted Training When you work with a professional on building a custom plan, there are several physical functions that need to be addressed. These include balance, posture and core strength. What’s most

important to you depends on the parts of your game you’d like to improve the most.

Are you tiring midway through a round of golf? If your shots become shorter and less consistent as the game goes on, it’s time to add more leg exercises and cardio to your workout plan.

Squats are a great full-body workout that can strengthen your legs and improve your balance.

If a more powerful swing is in your plans, consider adding cable workouts to your routine. Join your local gym for the best commercial cable equipment that lets you complete full range-of-motion exercises with added weight for resistance.

Injury Reduction Studies have shown that a proper physical training program can decrease the risk of injury for junior, professional and senior golfers. And fewer injuries means more time enjoying yourself on the course.

Think about it: The more you push your body on the golf course, the more flexibility and longevity required. If you’re not working hard to implement exercises that can help improve these critical areas, you are putting yourself at risk of injury.

Start your program today to make sure you’re playing at your best for years to come.

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FREE PRESS MESSENGER AMERY

215 S. Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-8101 Fax 715-268-5300 email: tstangl@theameryfreepress.com

COUNTRY

Serving Marine-on-St. Croix, Scandia, May Township

Clear Lake Golf Club welcomes you!

SENTINEL BURNETT COUNTY

100 Golf Drive, Clear Lake • 715-263-2500 WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS $14.00 for 9 holes $25.00 for 18 holes WEEKDAYS $10.00 for 9 holes $16.00 for 18 holes CHECK FOR WEEKDAY SPECIALS

Fully stocked Pro Shop . . . Watch for FREE promotions throughout the year Please call for tee times

715-263-2500

DRIVING RANGE Open to the public

Open Daily - Sun Up to Sun Down

COUNTY ST FREE

ISANTI-CHISAGO Small Bucket $2.00 Large Bucket $4.00

Lessons available by appointment

Banquet Facilities Available

THE SUN Serving Polk County’s St. Croix Valley since 1897

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Welcome to Amery!

Shop Chet Johnson Drug Store for . . .

•Full Service Pharmacy •Greeting Cards •Watch Batteries •Gifts •Jewelry •Candy door •Cosmetics •Pool and Spa Chemicals Next llie’s to E am & •Durable Medical Equipment e Ice Cr ffee Co •Your Favorite Newspapers • Photo Copy and Fax Service available

Serving Amery 2 since 193

715-268-8121

STORE HOURS:

Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sun. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

204 Keller Ave. N, • P.O. Box 17 Amery, WI 54001

Healthcare Services and Everyday Needs from People You Know www.chetjohnsondrug.com

Slumberland Furniture invites you to “drive” in for new home furnishings!

•Furniture •Carpeting •La-Z-Boy •Futons •Bedding - Sealy, Simmons & Tempur-Pedic

900 S. Keller Ave., Amery (Across from RiverPlace Mall) 715-268-8149 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. Noon-4

Clearance Center

201 Keller Ave. N, Amery 715-268-2131

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. Noon-4