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Amery. When he got up to see what was going on, he observed smoke coming from his mother’s bedroom. Remembering the family’s fire plan, he grabbed his phone and the family dog and left the home, calling 911 from the neighbor’s yard.

“He was so brave and we are so proud,” Goldsmith said of her son.

Amery Fire Chief Dale Koehler reports that when firefighters arrived on the scene there were flames coming out of windows on the southeast portion of the home 20 feet high and the whole house was fully engulfed.

The hot and smoky fire was worked on by a total of 21 members of the Amery Fire Department and 16 firefighters from the Apple River Fire TOM STANGL|AMERY FREE PRESS Department. The blaze was contained and out in Members of the Amery Fire Department look for hot spots after exingusihing a house fire at an hour.

124 Arlington Drive in Amery on May 3. No injuries were received in the fire.

Koehler says the older home had additions that allowed the fire to spread vertiThursday night in Amery disBY TOM STANGL cally in the walls. The structure placed her family.

“Lucas listened TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM had very heavy smoke and fire and we are so grateful.” damage.

Lucas, 11, was home when he “Go over a fire plan with your Goldsmith and her husband observed the lights flicker in the family,” Maranda Goldsmith house at 130 Arlington Drive in advises after a fast moving fire SEE FIRE ON PAGE 2A

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The Amery City Council tabled a plan that would use the upcoming safety mill and overlay of Keller Ave. to create a bicycle corridor after hearing a report May 2 from the Amery Bicycle/Pedestrian Task Force.

Author of the report Stephen Clark, a bicycle and transportation consultant who has worked with·hundreds of communities in the United States and Peter Henry, a member of the task force, presented an overview of their SEE BICYCLES ON PAGE 2A

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The proposed plan calls for bicycle lanes to be painted green for two blocks in downtown as well as extended curbs to aid pedestrians in crossing Keller Ave.

Two file for Polk County Clerk of District Court position The interim clerk of circuit court and the chief deputy of circuit court have each announced their intentions to seek the elected position of clerk of circuit court.

Joanne Ritten, who came out of semi-retirement Ritten last September to serve as Polk County’s interim clerk of circuit court and Jackie

Patterson, Polk County’s chief to the typically-elected office.

The first was in 2012. Ritten, deputy clerk of circuit court, then the clerk of have announced court’s chief deputy, their candidacies was named clerk for for the Clerk of the remainder of the Circuit Court term. position.

After the term drew When Ritten to a close in January came out of 2015 Ritten stepped semi-retirement toward retirement, last September Patterson working for the cirto serve as Polk cuit courts as a small County’s interim claims mediator. clerk of circuit court, it was But she seems to have given her second such appointment

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1989. In 1996, she joined the A press release announcing clerk of circuit court office her campaign said she would as a deputy clerk. In 2011 she “continue to use her experiwas named chief deputy, after ence, leadership and customwhich she was appointed to er service goals to meet the the clerk’s office. needs of the circuit courts, Patterson has worked for citizens and the legal profesPolk County for the past 16 sion. With nearly 30 years of experience inTHURSDAY, Polk CounON PAGE 2A SEPTEMBER SEE 33, CANDIDATES 2222 VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00

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BICYCLES: Bicycle lanes could be added when ‘road diet’ occurs in 2020 FROM PAGE ONE

recommendations at the council meeting.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) will be doing a safety mill and lane configuration of Hwy. 46 in 2020, changing the configuration from the existing four lanes to two lanes with a two -way left turn lane (TWLTL) in the middle.

This $1 million traffic diet will be 90 percent funded by the federal government with the expressed goal of reducing accidents. The remaining 10 percent will be paid by the State of Wisconsin. The project will begin at Snow Street on the south end of Amery and continue through town up to the entrance of York Park on the north end of town.

The report proposed that the new design for the street have two, 11 foot wide travel lanes and a 12 foot wide two way left turn lane. Where parking is currently allowed, the proposed design left the width at seven feet. A six foot bicycle lane in both directions was proposed with a two foot buffer between the bicycle lane and traffic. In the historic downtown region (Center Street to Maple Street) the suggested configuration has a three foot buffer zone between parking lanes and the bicycle lanes. In this area, the authors of the plan advocate for the bicycle lanes being painted green.

Extended curb “bump outs,” extending seven feet into the street at Center and Maple Streets are designed to help pedestrians cross the street

and eliminate illegal parking.

In the executive summary of the report, the authors state “by outlining Amery’s historic district with best-practice crosswalks, tinted bike lanes and curb bump-outs, Amery communicates to every vehicle, visitor and potential home buyer that it values smart and inclusive design as a first principle.”

Clark and Henry told the council that “their blessing is an important part of the process,” noting that the council’s acceptance of the report’s recommendations regarding the lane configurations associated with the road diet would trigger a no cost or risk cost estimate from WISDOT. “You’re not losing anything tonight by approving this,” Henry said.

WISDOT project designer

Beth Cunningham, who was in attendance, told the council that the road diet project will do slight milling on the road to eliminate the existing road lines to eliminate possible confusion and then stripe the three lanes. WISDOT will not pay for the parkings because they do not convey vehicles.

Cunningham said that the proposed configuration met accepted guidelines for lane widths. When the council approves a plan, WISDOT will estimate the cost of the project. Anything above the $1 million will have to be paid by the City of Amery.

Alderman Rick Davis said that he could not support the plan without taking more time to digest the recommendations. Davis also expressed concerns about the high volume of trucks hauling frac

sand through the city and the safety impact from the speed of the trucks.

Strohbusch asked about the green paint making the bicycle lanes more slippery. Clark said that was a valid concern and the paint would be mixed with a small amount of aggregate to give traction.

Alderman Rick Van Blaricom commented that the diet needed to continue one more block south to Griffin Street. Cunningham said that the lanes would be configured properly in the block from Griffin to Snow Street.

Hwy 46 is scheduled for a complete redo through Amery in 2028. During the discussions of the road diet, the redo was discussed and noted that changes made or not made in the road diet could be addressed in 2028.

CANDIDATES: Two seek Polk County Clerk of District Courts position FROM PAGE ONE

1/2 years, she has been with the Clerk of Courts for the past 8 1/2 years, where she has spent the last three years as the appointed Chief Deputy. Included in the chief deputy duties are filling in for the clerk of court in her absence and being knowledgeable in all areas of office manage-

ment. Patterson said she is ready to take on the challenge the Clerk of Courts position would offer. Prior to working in the Clerk of Courts Office, Patterson worked in the Treasurer’s office and as the Administrative Assistant in the Child Support Agency.

Patterson graduated from Unity High School in 1989, she went on to attend the

Minneapolis Business College and graduated in 1990 with an Associate’s Degree. After working in the Twin Cities area for 10 years, Patterson and her family moved back to Polk County. She was born and raised in the Polk County area just outside of Centuria, she is the daughter of the late Gerald and Theresa Handlos. Patterson was active in

4-H her entire childhood and was also involved with the Shooting Stars 4-H club while her daughters attended 4-H. She was an active member of the Centuria Memory Days Royalty, along with being the treasurer for the Unity Eagle Booster Club for 5 years. Patterson currently lives outside of Centuria with her husband Thomas.

Patterson’s press release said that she “will not only concentrate on being in the administrative position, but will also be a Clerk of Court working beside my staff. The services Polk County residents have become accustomed to receiving from the Polk County Clerk of Court Office will not be interrupted from this transition.”

FIRE: Family will decide on rebuilding after insurance adjustors visit this week FROM PAGE ONE

Nicholas Cadotte and their children: Seth, 14, Lucas, 11, and three year old twins Madeline

and Monroe are now living with Maranda’s mother in Deer Park.

“I haven’t had a chance to stop and breathe and contem-

plate just how much has been lost,” Goldsmith said on Monday. Since Thursday, the family has been looking for an apartment and finding

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out just how “gracious a community” they have been living in as donations of food and clothing and random acts of kindness have been coming their way.

Goldsmith says an out of town garage sale attendee went by their home and gave the family $20 to “take the kids

for ice cream.” Another friend established a fund on gofundme. com and the family is currently waiting for insurance adjustors.

Others have offered food and clothing.

“It builds up your belief in the goodness of people,” Goldsmith said.

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Maranda’s grandmother and the family has been living there for the past seven years. Goldsmith and her family will need to decide if they will rebuild the home, which has been bequeathed to her in her 91 year old grandmother’s will.

Because of the extent of the damage to the structure, Koehler believes it will take some time to determine the cause of the fire.

A gofundme page has been established to help the family: https://www. gofundme.com/mandyand-nick-house-fire-support The family lost a cat and two pet guinea pigs in the fire, and as bad as things are, Goldsmith is grateful that things worked out the way they did. “(The fire) could have happened in the middle of the night,” Maranda said. “it could have been so much worse.”

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MAY 10 Open House for Relay for Life American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Polk and Burnett counties will hold a Relay Open House on Thursday, May 10, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Grantsburg Public Library.

Learn what’s new, Q&A, idea sharing, join a team, connect with other relayers.

MAY 11 Poco Penners meet Poco Penners Writers group May meeting will be held Friday, May 11 at the Balsam Lake Library at 1:00 PM. Those attending may share a word to define or discuss and a short selection to read.

MAY 11, 12 Dance recital Students from Karar Academy will perform at a spring recital Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 at 1 p.m. at East Lincoln Alliance Church, 735 70th Ave., Amery.

Admission will be charged.

MAY 12 Farm in the City Day event Amery FFA and Countryside Cooperative present their annual Farm in the City Day on Saturday, May 12, from 7 to 11:30 a.m. at Amery Country Store Countryside Cooperative, south end of Amery on Hwy. 46.

Pancakes, breakfast links, and a beverage will be served from 7-11 a.m.

There will also be a petting zoo.

MAY 13 Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast Garfield Fire Station in downtown Wanderoos will hold their

annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 13, 8 a.m. to p.m.

Sponsored by Dresser Osceola Garfield Fire Association this event is held rain or shine.

MAY 14, 15 & 17 Boating Safety class begins in Amery May 14 WI law requires persons born since January 1, 1989 to pass Boater’s Safety in order to operate a boat or personal watercraft. Ages 11 and up are welcome to take the class, but the safety certificate earned in class does not become valid until the child reaches 12 years of age.

Amery Community Education is hosting a 3-night class on May 14, 15 & 17 from 5:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $10. Pre-registration and payment is required online www.amerysd.k12.wi.us or by phone 715.268.9771 x220 or in person at the Amery High School.

MAY 15-16 Amery Women’s Golf League Kick-off dinner for the Amery Women’s Golf League will be Tuesday, May 15, at 5 p.m.

Women’s Golf League starts on May 16 continuing Wednesdays through the summer.

18-hole daytime league with tee times starting around 10:30 a.m. and 9-hole evening league shot gun start at 5:30 p.m.

Sign up for dinner and leagues at Amery Golf Course.

More information call 715-2687213.

MAY 16 Celebrate Syttende Mai Moe Lutheran Church, north of Clear Lake on 45th Ave. East, will serve Scandinavian goodies baked by the church ladies at their annual Syttende

Mai celebration. It all begins at 6 p.m.

Entertainment will be provided by Shalia and Amber playing Scandinavian music.

They will also have lefse for sale.

Amery History Room at the library. The room is located on the lower level and is handicap accessible.

MAY 17

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7929 and Auxiliary is sponsoring a Veterans Benefits Forum on Tuesday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. (18:30 hours) at Amery Classic Theatre, 118 Keller Ave. in Amery.

All veteran service organizations are invited to attend. This is for veterans, their spouses, families, veteran’s widows and widowers.

This forum is scheduled for 2 hours with a question and answer period at the end. There will also be VFW Service Officer Training for Post Service Officers.

Amery Garden Club The Amery Garden Club will be touring the Wood River Green House in Grantsburg.

Lunch after.

Anyone interested should meet at Centennial Hall at 9 a.m. Thursday to carpool.

MAY 19 Color Blast at Amery Congregational Church Color Blast is an untimed 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 19. Runners/walkers of all ages will experience color blast zones where they’ll be doused in color!

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the blast off is at 9 a.m.

Proceeds benefit the Serenity Home Relocation Project.

MAY 21 Amery History Society to meet following program Amery Area History Society will hold its regular bimonthly meeting after a genealogy program starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 21, at Amery Public Library.

Chuck and Cheryl Williamson will speak about the history of mortuary science and cemeteries in northwest Wisconsin.

They recently retired from Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. The program is sponsored by the Polk County Genealogical Society. The history meeting will follow.

Events will take place in the

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MAY 28 Memorial Day Dinner East Immanuel Lutheran Church will hold their annual Memorial Day Dinner on Monday, May 28, serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ham dinner with salads and homemade pies is on the menu.

East Immanuel is located at 207 120th St., Amery.

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.

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Should online retailers be forced to collect sales tax?

The Supreme Court of the United States is hearing a challenge to a South Dakota law that may change the face of the retail landscape.

The court ruled in 1967 that mail order companies only needed to collect sales tax in locations where they maintained a physical presence.

South Dakota concluded in 2016 that the explosion in online sales changed the market drastically.

So it passed a law requiring all but the smallest retailers, including internet companies, to collect taxes on the sales they make in the state, even if they had no physipresence there. Courts have Publisher cal blocked the law, citing the SuTom Stangl preme Court ruling of 1967. South Dakota and 35 other states are seeking to change the law and collect sales tax.

South Dakota argues that times have changed in the past 50 years and “the internet now makes it possible for out-of-state sellers to reach consumers with engaging, interactive virtual storefronts in our homes or on our smartphones at any hour of the day,” according to Eric Citron, a lawyer representing the state in the case.

Online retailers argue that keeping track of the 12,000 state and local sales tax jurisdictions is an undue burden on businesses and individuals who sell on e-bay, Etsy or other sites.

South Dakota says that software programs now make it possible for a retailer to instantly compute the correct sales tax simply by entering a buyer’s ZIP code.

I heard an interview with Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy, a website where artisans sell their art, jewelry and more where he bemoaned the potential harm to entrepreneurs who used his website if the South Dakota measure became the law of the land.

When asked if his company could provide assistance with sales tax collections and disbursements for an additional fee, Silverman made it seem like it would be a hardship for his firm.

Let’s speak to truth here – online retail sales are changing the face of local brick and mortar retailers and by extension our communities.

Even though Amazon.com now pays sales taxes in all states but Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon, the larger effect of the disappearance of retail carries a higher cost than just the lost sales tax.

Real jobs in stores are being lost. Smaller communities are losing independent retailers who cannot or will not adapt to changes in the retail landscape. When a community loses a brick and mortar retailer, it loses the convenience of the service, property and sales tax revenue, jobs and the ever-important intangibles of community: volunteers and donations for nearly everything from Little League to churches.

The true cost of online sales growth is very hard to measure but is keenly felt.

I hope the court recognizes the realities of commerce in the 21st century and reverses its ruling from last century. A level playing field for taxation is the bare minimum local retailers should expect from the government.

I have no doubt that the entrepreneurial spirit that made Amazon a household name can cope with having to collect sales tax. There may be some changes in who can set up an online storefront, just the same as brick and mortar stores.

It will all be just fine.

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.

The power of one small business In the finance section of newspapers and on TV we often hear about enormous businesses taking sweeping actions that impact large numbers of workers and communities. In fact, in our own state we have been hearing about the Wisconsin Foxconn project for over a year.

Local These stories Voices make headlines Vince Netherland because of their vast scope and Polk County because they are easily underEcon. Dev. stood by the casual observer.

During my one year as the Executive Director of the Polk County Economic Development Corporation I have observed a remarkably different phenomenon: One small business can have a far-reaching impact on an entire community!

This impact goes way beyond immediate jobs and paychecks.

There are many business owners in our county that may only employ a handful of workers, but their impact goes well beyond earning money for themselves and their employees.

Take, for example, the Morley

Maple Syrup business in Luck.

They only employ a handful of people, but their impact on the area has had a multiplying effect.

Earned wages at one business will be spent at other local businesses such as the coffee shop, furniture store, grocery store and other merchants.

In addition, Mr. Morley, himself, has been a driving force for the Maple Farm Tour held each Spring which brings hundreds of visitors to our county who purchase products from multiple maple syrup producers and other businesses.

Morley’s also offers educational tours for schools and other groups that want to learn about maple syrup and running a business.

This builds a sense of pride in the community that makes smalltown living so rewarding.

Another example is Dick’s Fresh Market in Osceola. As most small towns have struggled to keep essential merchants such as grocery stores, banks, hardware stores and others, some businesses like Dick’s has bucked the trend and committed to ‘staying home.’

As a result, residents in Osceola have another reason to visit their downtown.

These shoppers often stop into other stores, go to the dentist, have lunch, and much more.

Dick’s Fresh Market (and the Caribou Coffee inside of it) employs almost 90 people. They, in turn, provide for their families or maybe they use part of their wages to further their education.

Dick’s, like Morley’s, is also involved in community events and charities.

These are only a couple of examples. Every community in Polk County has their own success stories.

Cafes, bars, auto repair shops, hair salons, landscapers, hardware stores and art galleries have taken root in our villages and offer not only products, services, and wages, but also learning opportunities, training, and the confidence for other business people to open their own enterprise.

The money that exchanges hands is critical to the economic prosperity for many, but it goes beyond that. It goes to the current character of the village or city and it gives us a direction along with future optimism for our young people.

One business may look small and insignificant to the casual observer but look deeper and you will see that its affect is far-reaching.

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Clear Lake man charged with attempted homicide Amery Police Report

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Leonard C. Anderson, 50, rural Clear Lake has been charged with attempted first degree homicide and first degree recklessly endangering safety following an incident in rural Clear Lake April 28.

According to the police report, the victim was getting his camper from his former residence at 91 20th Ave. Clear Lake when Anderson Anderson approached him with a rifle. The victim told officers that he was standing on the running board of his vehicle with one foot in the vehicle when Anderson allegedly shot the rear quarter panel of the vehicle three times. Anderson told the victim that he was trespassing and had “five seconds to get off of the property.”

The victim immediately began driving away when Anderson reportedly began shooting at the vehicle. One shot shattered the rear window of the vehicle, another stuck the tailgate of his sport utility vehicle (SUV). Officers were told that one bullet struck the inside visor just above his head.

The windshield was also struck.

Officers were told that Anderson lives on the property in a trailer home north of the house and described the rifle as a camo .22 with two large magazines connected to each other.

An officer with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department that was observing the property followed and stopped Anderson’s vehicle when he left the property. Anderson allegedly admitted to shooting at the victim after being taken into custody. Anderson consented to a preliminary breath test (PBT) and tested .02. He also consented to a blood draw at the Amery Hospital. He was taken to the

jail and booked.

A search of the shooting location revealed the camo .22 rifle and spent ammunition casings.

An investigator with the sheriff’s office interviewed Anderson about the incident. Anderson initially said that the rifle accidentally discharged the first time. When pressed, Anderson said he was angry and “saw red.”

Anderson referenced prior military experience as a catalyst for his behavior and referred to the victim as “a threat.” When asked if he intended to eliminate the threat at any cost, Anderson said “yes.”

Anderson made his initial appearance on April 30. A cash bond of $25,000 was set and Anderson remains in the Polk County Jail.

Attempted first degree intentional homicide carries a maximum sentence of 60 years. First degree recklessly endangering safety carries a maximum sentence of 12.5 years and a fine of up to $25,000.

Plea deal for Clear Lake man in assault case

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Michael J. Danielson, 21 of Clear Lake was sentenced to prison April 30 in a plea deal settling charges from a Feb. 21 incident Danielson where he allegedly choked and threatened a woman with a knife.

Danielson pled guilty to

second degree recklessly endangering safety and strangulation and suffocation in exchange for charges of battery, disorderly conduct and endangering safety with the use of a dangerous weapon.

Danielson’s four charges had initially been modified with domestic abuse charges and two of the charges carried a repeat offender modifier. All of the modified charges potentially carried additional jail time if Danielson had been convicted.

Danielson is alleged to have choked a pregnant woman to the point of near suffocation according to a criminal complaint.

Danielson also allegedly dragged the victim by her hair, and held a military-issued bowie knife to her throat, threatening to kill her and cut out her unborn child.

Danielson was sentenced to six and half years in prison, with four of the years on extended supervision on the count of second degree recklessly endan-

Polk County Arrest Reports George J. Sleva, 28, Milltown, was arrested on April 23 on a probation hold.

Beau O. Britt, 28, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on April 24 on a warrant.

Nicholas K. Mosay, 31, Balsam Lake, was arrested on April 24 for DOC (disorderly conduct) revocation order and warrant.

Patrick J. Burstad, 37, Frederic, was arrested on April 25 on a probation hold.

Nathan L. Andorff, 38, Hammond, was arrested on April 26 on a warrant.

Chance A. Marlow, 45, Siren, was arrested on April 26 for failure to appear warrant.

Jordan T. Paro, 24, Milltown, was arrested on April 28 for failure to appear warrant.

Thomas E. Gladis, 51, St. Paul, MN, was arrested on April 24 for speeding, OWL (operating without a license) and OMVWI (operating motor vehicle while intoxicated) 5th felony.

Leah K. Scheid, 29, Amery, was arrested on April 27 for OWI (operating while intoxicated) 2nd and disorderly conduct.

Adam G. Tillson, 25, Amery, was arrested on April 23 for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Michael A. Conrow, 23, Frederic, was arrested on April 24 for domestic disorderly conduct, strangulation and probation hold.

Joshua F. Michels, 38, River Falls, was arrested on April 24 for felony community corrections warrant, possession of meth-

amphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Bryan G. Warner, 33, Amery, was arrested on April 24 for possession of meth, felony bail jumping and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Barbara E. Dougard, 33, Deer Park, was arrested on April 25 for possession of meth with intent, possession of paraphernalia and bail jumping.

Tara J. Nelson, 30, Luck, was arrested on April 25 for possession of meth, meth paraphernalia and theft.

James A. Kronschnable, 46, Cushing, was arrested on April 25 for failure to install IID (ignition interlock device).

Troy R. Monson, 40, Deer Park, was arrested on April 25 for bail jumping.

Kristen M. Tyler, 28, Eau Claire, was arrested on April 25 for felony retail theft, misdemeanor retail theft and resisting an officer.

Crystal R. Lindgren, 18, Balsam Lake, was arrested on April 26 for disorderly conduct.

Mark D. Ferguson, 52, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on April 27 for misdemeanor domestic battery and a probation hold.

Donna J. Larson, 56, Osceola, was arrested on April 27 for domestic orderly conduct and a probation hold.

Leonard C. Anderson, 50, Clear Lake, was arrested on April 28 for first degree intentional homicide – attempt.

gering safety. The strangulation and suffocation charge brought a sentence of five and a half years of prison with three of the years on extended supervision.

The sentences will be served concurrently and Danielson will receive credit for 70 days of jail time that has already been served.

Danielson was fined $290.60 on the second charge with an additional $100 per charge domestic abuse assessment.

04/27/18-05/03/18 04/27/18, 10:40AM, Traffic complaint 04/27/18, 04:58PM, Juvenile call 04/27/18, 08:00PM, Assist citizen 04/27/18, 09:47PM, Traffic complaint 04/28/18, 02:22AM, Assist EMS 04/28/18, 05:00PM, Animal control call 04/28/18, 06:25PM, Mental health call 04/29/18, 03:27AM, 911 hang up 04/29/18, 07:30AM, Assist other agency 04/29/18, 07:29PM, Noise complaint 04/30/18, 02:52AM, Assist Fire Department 04/30/18, 11:18AM, Vandalism to local business reported 04/30/18, 06:16PM, Assist citizen 04/30/18, 06:27PM, Disturbance 04/30/18, 07:34PM, Traffic complaint 04/30/18, 08:49PM, Assist other agency 04/30/18, 11:10PM, Suspicious activity 04/30/18, 11:59PM, Juvenile call 05/01/18, 12:45PM, Suspicious activity 05/01/18, 02:10PM, Assist citizen 05/01/18, 05:21PM, Mental health call 05/02/18, 11:36AM, Animal control call 05/02/18, 03:35PM, Suspicious activity 05/03/18, 01:48PM, Assist other agency 05/03/18, 02:52PM, Traffic complaint 05/03/18, 03:37PM, Assist citizen 05/03/18, 04:00PM, Theft report 05/03/18, 06:00PM, Warrant arrest 05/03/18, 11:09PM, Assist Amery Fire

Arrests: Benjamin R. Bleyle, 19 of Amery.

Warrant Pick Up, Bail Jumping

St. Croix County will investigate Polk County jail death The St. Croix County Sheriff’s department has been asked to investigate the death of an inmate at the Polk County Jail.

Glen Collins, 71, Amery died at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on May 4 after being airlifted from St. Croix Regional Medical Center on May 3. It is believed that underlying health conditions are the cause of death, but an investigation into the incident will be conducted by an outside agency.

Collins was an inmate at the jail being held on a probation hold when inmates advised jailers at 6:05 a.m. on May 3 that he could not be awakened in the housing area.

According to a press release issued by the Polk County Sheriff’s department, jail staff responded and found Collins without a pulse and not breathing.

CPR was performed by the staff and an ambulance was called. An automated external defibrillator (AED) was connected to Collins, which was activated twice during the course of care.

When the ambulance arrived patient care was turned over to ambulance staff. A pulse was reestablished and Collins was transported to St. Croix Medical Center by ambulance. He was then transported by air ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

The Polk County Jail was notified on May 4 of Collins’ death.

Because the event leading to the death occurred while Collins was in the Polk County Jail, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office was requested to conduct a full and independent, outside agency investigation of the incident.

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105 Years Ago May 1, 1913

boat, which she grasped. Then he went after Yunker.

Yunker, unable to swim and weakened by his frantic struggle, grabbed Holland’s neck.

Holland broke his companion’s hold and Yunker sank.

Holland dove under the water in a futile search for Yunker. Then, numbed by the cold water, he struggled back to the boat and awaited rescuers with Miss Bernston.

The two were picked up by two men in another boat, Richard Larpenteur and Walter Johnson.

Yunker’s body was recovered

by White Bear Lake firemen a short time later.

New Bakery Jams Zalesky of St. Paul has opened a fine modern bakery in the Thos. Proulx building two doors north of the post office. Mr. Zalesky has had years of experience in his profession and has won an enviable reputation in every branch of the culinary art. He will keep a large and complete stock of pies, cakes, cookies, bread, etc. at all times and will make a specialty of special orders of cakes for weddings, parties and other special occasions.

Give him a call he will save you money, worry and temper especially during the summer months.

95 Years Ago May 10, 1923 Autoes Crash Dr. H. E. Mooney and Monty Fox collided Saturday last evening in front of L. A. Smiley’s place. Neither car was moving at a high rate of speed, but it seemed to be a case of not allowing sufficient room for passing.

Dr. Mooney had a tire ripped off his car. No one was hurt.

90 Years Ago May 24, 1928 Aged Man Narrowly Escapes John Olson of Deer Park aged 83 years narrowly escaped injury last Tuesday when his team ran away. The buggy was wrecked but the aged man escaped with a few minor injuries.

Four Chevrolets A Minute The Chevrolet Motor Car Company made four cars a minute for the month of April and plan to exceed even this enormous output this month.

May Lose Sight of Eye W. O. Chance who lives west of Deronda has a badly injured eye sustained when he was driving nails at his home. A nail flew and struck him so badly injuring the member that sight is despaired of.

85 Years Ago May 4, 1933 Margolis Warehouse Burglarized Lysie Wells was arrested last week Thursday, charged with burglarizing the B. Margolis & Son warehouse and taking three cases of eggs. The man’s hearing is set for Thursday of this week in municipal court to determine whether or not there is sufficient evidence to bind him over to a higher court.

The Margolis warehouse has been broken into a number of times the past few months but this is the first arrest made.

May 11, 1933 Injured in Auto Accident Fred Bibeau and A. Ridihalgh, riding in the Bibeau car (a new Studebaker, which he had only driven two days) had a

Amery Before Street Lights

Freak Accident as Wheel Hits Jorgensen Car

By 1920 the future look of Amery’s main street was pretty well determined. References to the main street during the 1920’s called the main stem, Kellar Ave., a slightly different spelling than in use today. This Moody postcard shows center parking prior to the advent of center street lighting. A few years after this picture was taken, Amery pushed through a beautification project, which removed all utility poles from the main business district.

Mrs. George Jorgensen was the victim of a freak accident Saturday forenoon when the left rear wheel came off a car she was meeting near Milltown and ran down the road to hit her car.

Mrs. Jorgensen, with her daughters, Miss Donna and Miss Viva, was on her way to the cities when she met the car driven by G. Van Koersel of St. Paul on the curve at the junction of highways 35 and 46 this side of Milltown. The rear wheel came off the Van Koersel car as they met and she had no opportunity or room to dodge, the wheel striking the Jorgensen car on the right hand side, damaging the bumper and grill and smashing the headlight and crumpling the fender.

bad accident early last Friday morning when returning from a buttermakers convention at Chippewa Falls.

They had arrived at a point about midway between Almena and Turtle Lake when they saw the lights of a car facing them, but failed to see another truck, which was faced in the other direction and crashed into the rear of the latter truck.

We are informed that the trucks were stopped and the drivers talking when the accident occurred. The lights of the truck facing them so blinded Mr. Bibeau that he was unable to see the other truck until too late to stop.

Mr. Bibeau sustained a cracked breastbone, and injured kneecap and other bruises. Mr. Ridihalgh bit his tongue and was otherwise bruised. The car was badly wrecked but can be repaired.

Tire Has Run 42,000 Miles The Amery Auto Company has on display a Firestone tire, which Sheriff James A. Olson has run for 42,000 miles and experts estimate that there is still at least 10,000 miles left of service.

There are no breaks and apparently no weak spots. It is of heavy-duty type and was run on Mr. Olson’s Chevrolet, which he used in the performance of the duties of his office.

80 Years Ago April 21, 1938 Council Will Put Up Street Signs The Community Club, at its April meeting in the Amery Hotel Monday night, learned that the city council is negotiating for the purchase of signs on the city streets so that persons will know on which street they live, and so local persons may efficiently direct strangers to their destination here.

The city council is going over various types of signs and also plans to install reflector type signs at the junction of Nos. 8 and 46 so that motorists may know where to turn to go to Amery.

Plans Underway For Catholic Rectory Rev. Fr. Arthur J. Weber announced this week that plans are underway for a new St. Joseph’s rectory, to be constructed east of the present new church, and facing south.

Until the new home is ready Father Weber will on Wednesday take up his residence for the summer in the Conrad Nessen apartments above Clay’s Market.

Quartet Fined For Gil-net Fishing in Lakes Four Minneapolis men, two who formerly lived in the Amery and Deronda community, found out it was expensive to fish with a Gil-net in the north end of Lake Wapogasset.

Harold Moe, Louis Thoverud, Arthur Benson, and Arthur Peterson, all of Minneapolis, are the men. Moe and Peterson formerly lived in the Deronda and Amery district respectively.

Game Warden Chauncey Weitz “happened” along last Friday night and caught the boys with an 80-foot net, 4 feet deep, with 32 bullheads, four sunfish, and 3 crappies in it, the result of only one hour’s fishing.

Warden Weitz says if they had left the net there all night it would have been too loaded with fish to lift.

The men were taken before Municipal Judge M. J. McDonald Moe, termed by Weitz as the ringleader, was fined $100 and costs or 90 days and at this writing was still languishing in the Balsam Lake jail trying to raise $100 plus costs.

70 Years Ago May 6, 1948 Aus Music Store Holds Grand Opening Plans are in readiness for the grand opening of the Aus Music Store Saturday, May 8, in the recently remodeled structure on north main street in Amery.

The new store is located in the former Gladys’ Café be-

tween the Amery Bakery and the Burman Hardware store.

Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Aus have spent the past two months since their store burned in the south part of town, remodeling and getting ready for this day.

As formerly, they will carry a complete line of sheet music, records and record albums, radios and phonograph combinations, musical instruments and accessories. Radio repairing will also be reinstated in their new location.

Features of opening day will be a 10 percent discount on all radios and free recordings. A factory representative will be on hand to make voice recordings throughout the day.

Dogs Causing Farm Trouble Wallace Olson of the Joel community stopped in this office during the past week and stated that dogs are causing considerable trouble on his farm.

So far they have killed one sheep and molested his cattle.

Any dog owners are urged to keep their dogs at home or they will be shot if they cause any further trouble.

Lake Rescue Attempt Fails Cole Holland, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holland, made a heroic effort to save two companions, both unable to swim, from drowning in White Bear Lake Monday night.

He saved Evelyn Bernston, 17, of Minneapolis, but numbed by the cold water lost his former roommate, Bernard Yunker, 21, of Ubet.

Holland, formerly of Amery, and Yunker had roomed together at St. Paul, until a week ago when the latter’s bride of a month came from Amery.

With a rented boat, the two men set out to test a new outboard motor late Monday.

Miss Bernston went along as a passenger.

The motor wrenched loose from its couplings about 300 feet from shore and upset the boat.

Holland, a good swimmer, grabbed Miss Bernston and brought her to the overturned

55 Years Ago May 9, 1962 FBI Seeking Area Anti-Aircraft Gunner Two bullets from a rifle fired in this vicinity penetrated an air force bomber as it passed over this area during the past week.

Take the word of the FBI in this matter for they have been conducting an investigation seeking to determine the culprit.

The bomber travelling at 2,700 feet, was struck by two pellets, one passing through the wing and the other the fuselage between two crew members. Fortunately no serious damage resulted in the deliberate gunning.

Upon recovering from the surprise attack, the crew of the plane made a fix and determined that it came from this area. The investigation is continuing.

40 Years Ago May 16, 1978 Sell Wanderoos School Duane Johnson, route 2, Deronda submitted the highest bid for the Wanderoos School during the county property committee meeting on Monday, May 13.

Johnson bid $10,175 for the school and 1.7 acres of land.

The committee voted unanimously to sell the property to him on a quit claim deed.

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Lien Students have a record-breaking year with Jump Rope for Heart A whopping $15,054.00 was collected by the Lien Elementary in this year’s Jump Rope for Heart campaign.

This is the most that Lien has ever collected. It is our 11th annual drive where donations are collected and turned into the American Heart Association. In our 11 years, students have collected an astonishing $102,546.50. This campaign is held around Valentine’s Day as we learn many important daily habits that make our personal hearts healthy. 154 students grade PK-2nd raised a minimum of $5.00. We celebrated this year’s astonishing record with an all school assembly on Thursday, April 26. Please check out the video to this event on the Amery School’s Facebook page.

A huge thank you to all families, friends, and community members who were able to donate to this wonderful cause.

The American Heart Association uses these donations to help with research and new ways to help those with heart defects or disease. We are using our “healthy hearts” to help those less fortunate with unhealthy hearts. “It takes heart to be a hero,” is a quote used by the American Heart Association.

A big thank you to Central Auto and Towing for the supplying the water bottles to all of the students, Dick’s Fresh Market for donating the granola bars, and to our PowerUp campaign with Katy Ellefson from the Amery Hospital for donating PowerUp shoe laces for all of the students.

This year’s campaign centered on the “scare squad” where students could earn certain scare squad monsters dependent upon their donations collected. Each of these monsters delivered a lifelong heart healthy message.

“Jax” was our fearless leader. Jax represented that you personally are responsible for your own heart health and if you follow the rest of the squad, your heart will be healthy. Students could earn Jax with a $5.00 donation.

“Charger” wants you to help others be heart healthy.

Spread the word about

From left Ms. Peterson “Rocky”, Lien Physical Education Teacher, Ms. Renee Davis, JRFH coordinator, Mrs. Cheryl Meyer, Lien Principal, and Mrs. Kari Moskal “Disco”, Music Teacher.

healthy habits, set a good example of a healthy lifestyle, and encourage others to make positive changes. Students could earn Charger with their 1st online donation.

“Finster” wants you to stick with water. Skip sugary beverages and instead drink water. He challenges us to add fruits and vegetables to give our water some extra flavor.

Students could earn Finster with a $20 donation.

“Rocky” wants us to play every day. Rocky wants us to be physically active for at least 60 minutes each day. He tells us to choose physical activity that we enjoy and to spread out activities throughout the day. Students could earn Rocky with a $35.00 donation.

“Disco” wants us to eat colorful fruits and vegetables.

She challenges us to try new fruits and vegetables and to eat a fruit or vegetable at every meal. Students could earn “Disco” with a $40.00 online donation.

“Petunia” wants us to steer clear of tobacco. She wants us to avoid all tobacco products

and avoid secondhand smoke.

Students could earn Petunia with a $100.00 donation.

“Blaster” wants us to watch out for sneaky sodium. He wants us to choose foods that are low in sodium by reading the Nutrition Facts labels.

Students could earn Blaster with a $200.00 donation.

Lien had 4 students who raised over $500.00. Zane Dombrock, 2nd grader, raised $620.00. Layne Penard, Pre-K student, raised $525.00. Parker and Kortney Hart, brother/ sister combo, raised $1,000.00 as a team. Parker and Kortney even produced their own video to support their campaign which showed them exercising. Parker also told in the video why they were wanting to help others. Well done Parker and Kortney.

Lien Elementary in return earned $1,150.00 in US Games gift certificates to be used for physical education and recess equipment. Nice work Lien jumpers! During our all school celebration, several students showed off their jump roping, hula hooping,

Central Auto and Towing donated water bottles. Renee Davis, JRFH coordinator, presenting a plaque to Jeremy Sarsland from Central Auto and Towing.

and pogo sticking talents and tricks. Some second grade students also reminded us of the healthy habits each of the scare squad monsters represented. We also watched the 16 students who raised over $250.00 silly string Ms. Peterson, the Physical Education teacher for beating our re-

cord. We ended with a dance led by Mrs. Moskal, the Music teacher, to the disco song “Staying Alive.” You can find a video of this celebration on the Amery School District’s Facebook page.

Forum May 22 to help navigate veterans benefits The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7929 and Auxiliary is sponsoring a forum to help veterans and their families learn more about the benefits they are entitled to receive.

The program will be held May 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Amery Classic Theater, 118 Keller Ave. in Amery.

This is for veterans, their

spouses, families, veterans widows and widowers. All Veteran Service Organizations are invited to attend.

Items to be covered include: Frequently Asked Questions, Veterans Confidential Record Form, Things to do When a Veteran Dies, Presidential Memorial Certificate Request Instruction, Presidential

Memorial Certificate Form, SF 180 for DD-214’s, DD-215’s, Records and Awards, Instructions for Veterans Identifier on Driver’s License or ID card, Veterans Identifier Application, Three online web links for our Veterans, Fort McCoy Retirement Services, VA Dental Coverage Contract information, Commemorative

Partnership Applications (Viet Nam 50th.), Service Office Outreach Seminar information and Local Emergency Aid (i.e. CVSO, VSO’s, Red Cross, VORP, etc.)

Speakers include John Schultz, VFW Asst. Department Service Officer; Sean Lybert, Veterans Outreach Specialist and Rick Gates,

Polk County Veterans Service Officer.

The forum is scheduled for two to two and a half hours with a question and answer period at end. There will also be a 10 minute V.F.W. Service Officer Training for Post Service Officers.

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Northwest Communications transitioning to broadband company

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

As a telephone company, Northwest Communications of Amery has over 5,000 miles of copper wire in their service area designed to deliver voice transmissions. The company has expanded into cable television and internet service and is now working to establish itself as a broadband company.

Part of the challenge to make speeds of more than 10 megabits per second widely available is the infrastructure in place according to President Mike Jensen.

“Copper was great to deliver voice and we’ve been able to get some decent speeds with digital subscriber lines (DSL), but there’s a limit to how far the signal can be sent,” Jensen said. “The answer is fiber.”

Jensen explains that higher

speed internet connections are available over coaxial cable in communities where Northwest Communications offers cable television service.

“In Amery, Clayton, Deer Park, Turtle Lake, Somerset and New Richmond high speed internet is delivered to homes by existing cable television lines,” he said. Speeds of up to 50 megabits per second are available through a cable modem in these communities.

Greg Cardinal, Plant Manager for Northwest Communications explains that the company will bury fiber optic cable to homes with the homeowner paying a portion of the cost of the installation.

Scott Jensen, Vice President of Northwest Communications, says that some of the speed issues that they are hearing from customers are linked to the home networks.

Often the modem and routers

are installed where the phone or cable lines come into the home, which is traditionally in the corner of the structure.

The wireless local area networking (WiFi) signal cannot have the amount of strength to reach everywhere in the home or at the same speeds.

“This has nothing to do with the speed of the connection to the home, but effects the user experience,” Jensen said.

The company is seeking to extend its high speed internet service to more remote areas of its coverage area that are not served by cable television and where DSL service is not giving the desired results.

To that end, the business is burying fiber optic cables.

Fiber optic cables will be able to deliver internet, voice and video at high speeds and ultimately replace phone lines. The business is getting some help from the State of

Wisconsin in bringing fiber optic cable to their far flung regions.

The Public Service Commission announced recently that Northwest Communications was the recipient of three broadband grants.

The first project will bring fiber to the premises service past 150 homes and businesses located in the Town of Apple River in Polk County.

The total cost of this project is $329,181 and the broadband grant will pay for $80,000 of the cost.

The second project will bring fiber to the premises service past 260 homes and businesses located on the east side of Bass Lake in the Town of Saint Joseph in St. Croix County. The total cost of this project is $606,070, with the broadband grant paying $160,000 of the cost.

The third project will bring fiber to the premises service

North Twin sees ice off May 1

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Just in time for the May 5 fishing opener, the ice came off of North Twin Lake on May 1, the second latest date for ice off since 1949.

The record for the latest date for ice off was set five years ago in 2013 when the lake became open on May 5.

Sunny and windy weather last week helped break up the ice, which was insulated by snow for much of April/ North Twin is among a group of lakes that are monitored by Dr. Kenton Stewart, Professor Emeritus at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Stewart, with the help of local observers, records the ice on and ice off dates for numerous lakes across the nation.

Observations about the ice on and ice off days have been shared for over 25 years with Dr. Stewart, a freshwater biologist who has assembled a lengthy list of lakes in the United States, including North Twin Lake in Amery, for his studies, which concentrate on the effects of global warming and potential climate change.

Records for ice off on North Twin have been kept since 1949.

The average date for ice off on North Twin is April 13. The earliest date on record is March 15, 2000. The latest date is May 5, 2013.

The average date has moved over the decades. During the 1950s, the average date was April 15. The 1960s saw the average date change to April 13. The date moved back to April 15 in the 1970s. In the 1980s, the average date was April 7. The 1990s saw the average date move back to April 12. The average ice off date moved to April 10 in the first

past 163 homes and businesses located in the Town of Somerset in St. Croix County.

Total cost of this project is $363,970, with the broadband grant paying $99,000 of the cost.

The projects that are partially funded by the broadband grants will be used for the one time expense of burying the fiber optic lines along the roads. The cost of connection and maintenance of the network are not covered.

Northwest Communications has set a goal of installing over 1,000 miles of fiber optic cable in the next five years.

The broadband expansion grant program, which provides reimbursement for equipment and construction expenses incurred to extend or improve broadband telecommunications service throughout the state was established in the 2013-2015 biennial budget.

As giveBIG expands, totals grow

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

decade of the new century.

Here are the ice-off dates for North Twin Lake 1949 ...............................April 12 1950 ...............................April 24 1951 ............................... April 27 1952 ...............................April 20 1953 ............................... April 10 1954 ...............................April 12 1955 .................................April 9 1956 ............................... April 17 1957 ............................... April 19 1958 .................................April 5 1959 ............................... April 14 1960 ............................... April 15 1961 ...............................April 12 1962 ............................... April 19 1963 ............................... April 15 1964 ............................... April 15 1965 ...............................April 29 1966 .................................April 9 1967 .................................April 9 1968 .............................March 31 1969 ............................... April 14 1970 ............................... April 18 1971 ............................... April 17 1972 ...............................April 20 1973 .............................March 31 1974 ...............................April 20 1975 ...............................April 26 1976 .................................April 7 1977 ............................... April 10 1978 ............................... April 15 1979 ...............................April 23 1980 ............................... April 19 1981 .............................March 30 1982 ............................... April 18

1983 ............................... April 11 1984 ............................... April 13 1985 .................................April 9 1986 .................................April 7 1987 .............................March 23 1988 .................................April 6 1989 ...............................April 20 1990 .................................April 6 1991 .................................April 6 1992 ............................... April 11 1993 ............................... April 18 1994 ............................... April 10 1995 ............................... April 14 1996 ...............................April 25 1997 ............................... April 15 1998 .............................March 31 1999 ...............................April 26 2000 .............................March 15 2001 ............................... April 19 2002 ............................... April 15 2003 ...............................April 12 2004 ............................... April 10 2005 ............................... April 19 2006 .................................April 8 2007 .............................March 29 2008 ...............................April 23 2009 ............................... April 10 2010 ...............................April 12 2011 ............................... April 14 2012 .............................March 19 2013 .................................. May 5 2014 ...............................April 26 2015 .............................March 31 2016 .............................March 23 2017 .............................March 27 2018 .................................. May 1

In its sixth year, an online fundraiser that started in Osceola and expanded north, east and south has also extended its financial reach. This year giveBIG St. Croix Valley raised $277,490, a preliminary total as of Monday, roughly a 10 percent increase from last year’s total, $252,000.

Donations will help local organizations offer rides to people who can’t drive, match children to mentors, shelter animals, plant flowers and build a playground accessible to children and caregivers with mobility challenges, to list a handful.

“We’re just thrilled to see something that started in Osceola expand to benefit more organizations in our region,” said Jessica Neumann, program and development director for the fundraising initiative. “The first year it raised $90,000 with 35 participants. This year we had 73 participants and over $275,000 raised. It’s great to see how generous our community is in taking care of all those in our community.”

The increases are a result of more participation, as donor numbers were up 36 percent from last year, according to Neumann. Online donations increased about 30 percent from last year.

This year, giveBIG grew to include nonprofit organizations in New Richmond and Somerset, but that wasn’t the sole reason for increased giving, according to Neumann.

“The growth wasn’t just from organizations in new communities,” she said. “We had new organizations in all of the communities. … Those organizations have been with us since the beginning and continue to see growth. And it’s not just that donors are switching the time they give, it’s true growth.”

She added, “It’s great to see. We look forward to moving into more communities in Polk and St. Croix counties, expanding north and south. …

We’re doing a strategic growth so we can maintain the integrity of the giving day and the great things it’s bringing our communities together.”

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

Many small group Bible Studies are held during the week.

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. Morning Worship.

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

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

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Wednesday, May 9: 6 p.m. Confirmation class.

Sunday, May 13: 8:30 a.m. Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship.

Tuesday, May 15: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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

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

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

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

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 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 9: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout/ Mothers’ Day Craft; 5:30 p.m. Confo Class; 5:45 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. WOW/Yout Group; 7 p.m. Money Management.

Thursday, May 10: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, May 11: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Saturday, May 12: Food Set Up; 8 am. Car Care; 9 a.m.

Ruby’s Pantry Registration ends/Food Distribution begins.

Sunday, May 13: 8:30 a.m. MT18 meeting; 10 a.m. Worship.

Monday, May 14: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, May 15: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens; 10 a.m. Bible Study.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 9: 6 p.m. Confirmation Fun at Little Falls; 6 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) Fun Day. Thursday, May 10: 9 a.m. Apple River Conference at Luther Point; 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting; 2 p.m. Staff meeting; 5 p.m.

Befrienders at Village Pizzeria.

Friday, May 11: All day MS Summer Stretch.

Sunday, May 13: Mother’s Day; New Members welcome; 8 a.m. Little Falls worship; 9:30 a.m. Trinity worship; 11 a.m.

Deronda worship.

Tuesday, May 15: 7 p.m. NUIC Council at Little Falls.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, May 20: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, May 22: 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, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I)Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Sunday school has changed to J.A.M. (Jesus & Me) Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

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 9: 5:15 p.m. Supper; 6 p.m. Worship service; 6:30 p.m. Break out sessions; 7 p.m. Church Council.

Thursday, May 10: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Saturday May 12: 8 a.m. Car Care.

Sunday, May 13: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, Choir.

Tuesday, May 15: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m Sons of Norway.

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

Thursday, May 10: 11 a.m. Priscilla Circle at Barb Anderson’s; 1 p.m. Afternoon Stars Circle at church; 2 p.m. Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments; 6:30 p.m. Church Council.

Sunday, May 13: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting.

Monday, May 14: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 3 p.m. Service at Golden Age Manor.

Tuesday, May 15: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

Being a Prophet

“Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.”

—James 2:18 NIV

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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, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 8:30 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery Derek Downs, Lead Pastor 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m.; SS for all ages from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Moms in Prayer.

Wednesday night programs; free family dinner begins at 5:45 p.m.; Kids Club (ages pre K-5th grade) and DW Youth Group (grades 6th-12th) follow from 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at the Journey Church Teen Center.

prophet is someone who hears the voice of God and tells others what God is saying, with words and deeds. The prophet is frequently a social critic, because society frequently goes against what God would have us do.

The prophet often gives very simple and straightforward directives, like this statement from the prophet Micah: “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8 NIV) The prophet sometimes gives more specific directives, such as warning us about our treatment of the poor or the widows and orphans in our midst: “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” ( James 1:27 NIV) We are all called to be prophets, in our words and in our deeds. One of the hallmarks of the Biblical prophets was that their words were invariably in harmony with their deeds, and their deeds were often symbolic prophesies. We may not be a major prophet, like Isaiah or Jeremiah, or even a minor one like Amos or Micah, but we can still preach the good news to all we meet, without saying a word.

– Christopher Simon

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LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 9: 6 p.m. Confirmation Fun at Little Falls; 6 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) Fun Day at Little Falls.

Thursday, May 10: Apple River Conference at Luther Point; 9 a.m. Little Falls WELCA; 2 p.m. Staff meeting; 5 p.m.

Befrienders at Village Pizzeria.

Friday, May 11: All day MS Summer Stretch.

Sunday, May 13: Mother’s Day; New Members welcome; 8 a.m. Little Falls worship; 9:30 a.m. Trinity worship; 11 a.m.

Deronda worship.

Tuesday, May 15: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting; 7 p.m. NUIC Council at Little Falls.

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; 7:30 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 9: 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 1:30 p.m.

Abigail Circle; 3:30 p.m. Faith N Fun; 5 p.m Confirmation Cafe; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class 7 & 8; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Youth BRB. Thursday, May 10: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 1:30 p.m. Martha Circle Sunday, May 13: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. VBS Kick Off. Tuesday, May 15: Quilting.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, May 9: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, May 13: Mother’s Day; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, May 15: 10 a.m. Pastors’ Winkel at St. Luke’s in New Richmond.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 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: Thursday, May 10: 6:30 p.m. GriefShare; Sunday, May 13: Mother’s Day; Monday, May 14: 12 p.m.

Ladies Lunch at Village Pizzeria.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, May 10: 1:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, May 13: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, May 13: 9 a.m. Sunday school (close of Sunday school); 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, May 15: 6:30 p.m Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Church 11 a.m.

Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 p.m. Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-7190283 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 9: 6 p.m. Confirmation Fun at Little Falls; 6 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) Fun Day at Little Falls.

Thursday, May 10: Apple River Conference at Luther Point; 2 p.m. Staff meeting; 5 p.m. Befrienders at Pizzeria.

Sunday, May 13: Mother’s Day; New Members welcome; 8 a.m. Little Falls worship; 9:30 a.m. Trinity worship; 11 a.m.

Deronda worship.

Tuesday, May 15: 7 p.m. NUIC Council at Little Falls.

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 9: 6 p.m. CREW; 7 p.m. Worship Team 2.

Friday, May 11: 5 p.m. Anniversary Party for Craig and Pam Moriak at the Sandbox.

Saturday, May 12: 7 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast at church.

Sunday, May 13: Mother’s Day! 8:45 a.m. Sunday school/ Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 2; 10 a.m. Worship Service; Card shower following service for Jacob Peterson and Mariah Johnson.

Tuesday, May 15: 8 am. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:45 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study at Lynn Pickard’s.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, May 9: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 7 p.m. HS Youth Night.

Sunday, May 13: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m.

Coffee hour and Reception for Graduates; 9:15 a.m. Sunday Spark (last day); 9:15 a.m. W/ELCA meeting; 10:30 a.m.

Worship service with HS Graduate Recognition.

Monday, May 14: 6 p.m. Spring Cemetery clean up (rain date May 21).

Tuesday, May 15: 7 p.m. Church Council meeting.

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.

Glen Richard Collins, 71, Amery, died Friday, May 4, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Memorial services will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at Balsam Lutheran Church, in rural Amery.

A private family burial will be in the Balsam Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at the Balsam Lutheran Church and 1 hour prior to services.

For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements are being made with the Williamson- White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Wisconsin partnership aims to improve health care access EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — A partnership between Marshfield Health Clinic System and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is aimed at helping those who have difficulty affording or accessing health care.

The Community Connections Team program has helped almost 3,200 residents in west-central Wisconsin since it launched in April 2015, the Leader-Telegram reported . Program participants learn about how to live healthier lives and about resources to help them do so.

“Through this program, we have an opportunity to make a very real, long-lasting positive difference in people's health outcomes,” said Trevor Begin, the program manager.

More than 40 percent of residents in the area face financial challenges that imperil their health care access, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The program also helps students gain experience in medical and dental fields, with 19 students volunteering through the program this semester, including Katelyn Kleutsch, a senior biology major at UW-Eau Claire.

“There are so many things that can have a negative impact on someone's health,” Kleutsch said.

“You hear about the different challenges people face; then you try to help them find a solution and improve their health.”

Students call individuals who've been identified as needing assistance and helping them in a variety of ways, such as scheduling doctors' appointments or connecting them to community services.

The program gives students a theoretical understand and hands-on experience with how social health factors can affect a person's health, said Ruth Cronje, a UW-Eau Claire University professor.

“This program offers students a consciousness that stays with them,” Cronje said.

The program is funded through a $1 million, five-year grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Program administered by UW-Madison. Funding will allow the program to expand to other locations.

“What we are doing is making a difference and we want to expand that reach,” Begin said.

Begin said he hopes to spark discussions with public health officials and other stakeholders to find ways to remove barriers to health care access.

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Joy “Jo” P. Brekke

Kathie A. Cellotti

Jean Dzubay

Joy “Jo” Patricia Brekke was born on February 4, 1931 in Clayton, Wisconsin the daughter of Walter and Clara (Mewes) Lewis. She spent her lifetime in Clayton and attended the Clayton Schools graduating from high school in 1949.

She was united in marriage to Donald Dean Brekke on May 19, 1951 and to this union four children were born. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clayton and the Rebecca Society there.

Over her lifetime she enjoyed bird watching, flowers, her pet cats, the Packers and watching Nascar Racing. She worked as a store clerk at one store in Clayton under many owners as well as Stumo’s, Otto’s and Harlan Mumm’s. Most recently she worked as a clerk at Chet Johnson Drug in Amery until her retirement in December of 2013.

Joy was at Region’s Hospital in St. Paul when she passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the age of 87 from complications of a Stroke on April 19.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald, daughter Patty, son Thomas, and brothers Vern and Melvin Lewis.

Surviving family members are her son Timothy and his wife Vonnie; daughter Toni Jo Brekke and Brad Dravis; daughter-in-law Jeannine Brekke; sister Hazel Andersen; sister-in-law Shirley Lewis; seven grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clayton.

There was avisitation on Monday, May 7, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Private family interment will be at a later date.

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

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

Kathie Ann Cellotti, 67, of Deer Park, WI passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while vacationing in San Diego, CA on Sunday, April 22nd. Born in Duluth, Minnesota on November 15, 1950, to Herbert and Evelyn (Baumgartner) Stolberg, Kathie graduated from Denfeld High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in teaching from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities; also earning her masters degree from the University of Wisconsin River Falls.

In 1973, she was married to Mark Cellotti and later had two sons Todd (Amber) and Cory. Kathie spent over 20 years as an educator beginning in the 1970s in St. Paul, Minnesota before moving to Western Wisconsin and teaching in Amery Public Schools until the early 1990s. Kathie had a love for children and books; they were a great source of pleasure in her life. She also enjoyed being in the company of her former students and learning of their successes.

Kathie was an active participant in the founding of the Deer Park Library, the Amery Swedish Club, and many other organizations. Most recently, she indulged in her love for little free libraries. Socializing and traveling the world was something that Kathie also enjoyed in her personal time; easily making friends wherever she went.

Kathie was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband and sons; her brother Bill (Lisa) Stolberg and nephew Quinn; brother-inlaw Jack Cellotti; uncles Howard (Sue) Baumgartner and Bill (Bernice) Baumgartner as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Kathie also has a large, loving group of relatives in Sweden.

Please volunteer or make a donation to a positive charity in her memory. *UPDATE* A celebration of Kathie’s life will be taking place on Sunday, June 3rd at the New Richmond Heritage Center at 1100 Heritage Drive in New Richmond beginning at 12 PM. Pot luck. No flowersplease make charitable donations.

Jean Dzubay of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away at Christian Community Home of Osceola, on May 3, 2018 at the age of 98. Born in Amery, Wisconsin, Jean grew up on the family farm and after high school, went to work as a dental assistant for Dr. C.A. Nelson at Dental Arts in Amery.

In 1945, she married William Dzubay at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Vance Creek Township.

They farmed for a time, then lived in St. Croix Falls and Amery before building a home in Osceola. Jean became a Nursing assistant at Ladd Memorial Hospital and worked there for 25 years before retiring.

During her retirement, she drove bus for the Polk County Adult Development Center.

Jean loved to travel. She and Bill took trips out West, to the Yukon Territories and to Alaska. She loved spending time on the South Shore of Lake Superior in Bayfield and Cornucopia.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Pearl Titze, husband William, and brother Stewart.

She is survived by her sons, Philip (Susan), Mark, David (Merry), daughters Mary, Tonya, Nadine, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 523 1st St., Clayton, WI on Wednesday May 9, 2018 at 11:00, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Internment at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Cemetery.

Arrangements made by Williamson-White Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin.

Jean’s family would like to express our profound gratitude to the staff at Christian Community Homes, St. Croix Hospice, and Royal Oaks for the care and compassion given to our Mom.

Read the Lavan E. Sanders Lavan E. Sanders, age 91, of Clear Lake, WI died on May 4, 2018 at the Willow Ridge Care Center in Amery, WI. Lavan Elizabeth Sanders was born on November 9, 1926 in Rosemount, MN the daughter of Frank and Gladys Schleh. She grew up in the Rosemount-Apple Valley area and attended school there. Lavan was married to Donald Sanders on May 12, 1951 in St. Paul, MN. Together they made their home there and raised 3 children, Lorraine, Norine, and Larry. Lavan and Don later moved their family to Cottage Grove, MN and she worked for many years at the Fritzie Fresh Candy Company in Newport, MN. In 1984, Lavan and Don came to Clear Lake, WI where she was an active member of the First Lutheran Church and the VFW Post 5828 Ladies Auxiliary. In her spare time, Lavan enjoyed camping and crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed traveling and spent her winters with Don in Texas. She will be sorely

missed by her family and friends.

Lavan was preceded in death her husband, Donald Sanders; her son, Larry Sanders; and parents, Frank and Gladys Schleh.

Survived by daughters, Lorraine (Richard) Hillstead of Clear Lake, WI, Norine (Todd) Packer of Eufaula, OK, and Terry Bennett of Fredericksburg, VA; 9 grandchildren, Gary (Roberta) Bruce of Clear Lake, WI, Nicolle (Jerry) Emmert of Baldwin, WI, Alysia (Dan) Bohnsack of Detroit, MI, Sarah Hillstead of Clear Lake, WI, Jeremiah Packer of Stillwater, MN, Isaiah Packer of Roberts, WI, Stephanie Packer of Richmond Heights, OH, Zech Packer of Troy, MI, and Alyce Packer of Chicago, IL; 13 great grandchildren, Hayley, Andrew, Gavin, Roza, Lane, Ali, Elijah, Preston, Emily, Amory, Michael, Teresa and Anna; great, great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Memorial Service will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bryan Anderson officiating. Music will be provided by Brian Wick.

Honorary casketbearers are the grandchildren of Donald Sanders.

Visitation is one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home of Clear Lake is handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (Informal Administration) Case No. 18 PR 37 In the Matter of the Estate of ELOISE A. AASMUNDRUD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth August 21, 1945, and date of death March 31, 2018 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 368 45th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005.

3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on May 31, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 30, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Register in Probate, Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715485-9299 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date.

Please notice that the court does not provide transportation.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar April 26, 2018 Steven J. Swanson PO Box 609 105 South Washington St. St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 Bar Number 1003029 WNAXLP

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SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency says it has finished monitoring the air at the site of a recent oil refinery explosion in northwestern Wisconsin and found no elevated levels of anything toxic.

The blast at the Husky Energy refinery in Superior last Thursday injured at least 13 people, caused

In loving memory of Esther Ruth Stesniak 8-30-1917 11-10-1998 Our beloved Mom and Best Friend, a mom who gave us the best of her life. Time does not lessen the deep sorrow and pain we feel over her loss. Now in heaven with dad, Edgar, and brother Frederick. You all are remembered today and everyday.

Greatly missed by Hank, Micki, Katy, Ed, John and Gerri

Stower Seven Lakes Trail & Cattail Trail Planning Project Trail Planning Subcommittee will work with Environmental Service Committee (ESC) to identify & suggest future goals and objectives for the Stower Seven Lakes Trail & Cattail Trail.

For more information and the application go to: Trail Planning Project on www.co.polk.wi.us/parks

Friday, May 11, 2018 7:00 p.m.

Applications are open now thru Friday, May 11, 2018.

Selection of subcommittee will be conducted by the ESC at their May 23, 2018 mtg.

Members on the subcommittee is a volunteer position.

No compensation for membership on the subcommittee shall be given.

at Dareld Lundgren residence, 1161 80th St., Amery

For more information contact Debbie Peterson, Director of Polk County Parks, Forestry, Buildings, & Solid Waste Department at 715-485-9294 or email: polk.recreation@co.polk.wi.us.

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

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

Christopherson BYRNES LAW OFFICE Eye Clinic 123 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 Certified Public Accountant Accounting • Tax • Retirement Services rd

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

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

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Whitley and Bergmanis FAMILY EYE Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Attorneys-at-Law CLINIC DON PAUL NOVITZKE JASON W. WHITLEY Amery, WI 54001

The 2018 Congregational Church Mission Team wishes to thank all of you who supported our Dinner Theatre this year. If you were not able to attend you can still support us through prayer. THANK YOU!

POLK COUNTY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR SUBCOMMITTEE

ANNUAL MEETING Free Mission Cemetery

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

Check the pages of the Amery Free Press for area employment opportunities

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place in the fluid catalytic cracking unit. Wisconsin Public Radio reports the board will study why the metal failed in the unit that exploded.

Local authorities continue to work with federal agencies to determine what caused the explosion.

a widespread evacuation and sent billowing plumes of black smoke into the air.

WCCO-TV reports EPA officials say the agency will continue to provide oversight for additional monitoring done by a third-party company, GHD. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board says the initial explosion took

(May 1, 8, 15)

The following units are considered abandoned and will be sold at auction Monday, May 14, 2018 at 5 p.m.

DENTAL ARTS, S.C.

MAY 8, 2018

Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund 120 N. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Call 715-268-9010

(1937-2004)

GERALD N. GUST *ERIK M. BERGMANIS *TIMOTHY T. SEMPF 314 Keller Ave. N., Ste. 200, Amery, Wisconsin 54001 Phone 715-268-6130 *Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

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Brian D. Byrnes

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

MAY 8, 2018

Tourist spending in Wisconsin up more than 3 percent in 2017 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tourist spending in Wisconsin in 2017 rose more than 3 percent from the previous year, to $12.7 billion.

Gov. Scott Walker says the travel and hospitality industry is booming, and that tourism continues to be “crucial” to the state economy.

Milwaukee County led all counties with nearly $2 billion in direct tourist spending, a 3 percent increase. Dane

County was second and Sauk County third.

The data released by the Tourism Department and governor's office show that tourism accounted for $20.6 billion in total sales in 2017, up from $20 billion the previous year. The industry directly or indirectly supported nearly 200,000 jobs.

REGULAR MEETING Town of Clear Lake

The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, May 14, 2018, at 7 p.m.

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

TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN BOARD OF REVIEW TO A LATER DATE Board of Review will meet on the 10th day of May, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Lincoln Hall for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the forty-five day period beginning on the 4th Monday of April, pursuant to Sec. 70.47 (1) of Wis. Statutes.

Due to the fact that the assessment roll is not completed at this time, it is anticipated that the Board of Review will be adjourned until the 9th Day of August, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 immediately following the Board of Review at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Meeting Posting 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 5. Public Comment 6. CSM for Ferrozo 7. Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 8. Presentation and Approval of Bills 9. Road Work for 2018 10. Fire Protection Discussion 11. New Business 12. Unfinished Business 13. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published May 8, 2018 - Amery Free Press

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TOWN OF CLAYTON MONTHLY BOARD MEETING at the CLAYTON TOWN HALL

1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Verification of Meeting Posting 4. Approval of minutes of April 12, 2018 regular Town Board meeting, April 19, 2018 Special Town Board meeting and April 28, 2018 Special Town Board meeting (road tour).

5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Approval to Pay Bills 7. Business • Discuss Liquor License- Mumm Barn • Department Reports 1. Roadman Report 2. Summer Road Work Plans for 2018 3. Clerk’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 8. Public Comment- (Max 3 Min.) 9. Date & Time of Next Meeting: Regular Board Meeting & other meeting dates *May 12, 2018 – Town Clean-up day 8am-1pm *June 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. - Voucher Approval at 6:45 p.m.

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The Town of Alden will receive sealed Proposals until 2:00 p.m. on Friday May 25th, 2018. at the office of the Town of Alden: 183 155th street, Star Serving Polk County’s St. Croix Valley since 1897 Prairie, Wisconsin 54026.

Refer all questions to: Town Engineer, Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.;P.L.S. DJ Fedderly Management Consultant LLC, 603 South Broadway Street, Menomonie Wisconsin 54751.

All Proposals shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “10th Avenue TRIP-D 2018”.

Please return all proposals to: Town of Alden, 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026 The Proposals will be opened and reviewed at 2:00 p.m. Friday May 25, 2018 at the office of the Town of Alden as shown above. The Town of Alden Town Board will review & Consider all proposals at their next regularly scheduled meeting.

Plans and a bid specification forms are available from the Town Engineer, Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.; P.L.S. at the address above.

A $50.00 administration cost per plan requested is required prior to receiving the plans and Bid Documents. Questions can be directed to DJ Fedderly Management Consultant LLC (715) 505-9242 All Proposals shall include a Certified Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 5% of the total Project Proposal, Paid to the order of the Town of Alden.

All Proposals shall include certification that the proposer meets minimum insurance requirements as identified in the request for proposals.

All Proposals shall acknowledge this project is funded in part with WisDOT TRIP-D funds The Town of Alden Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or to waive any irregularities in any proposal or to accept any proposal of parts of various proposals, which, in their opinion, is the most advantageous to the Town of Alden.

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Help us celebrate

Please join us 80th Birthday Celebration for Beverly Curtis

Saturday, May 12 3-7 pm.

Amery Community Center 608 Harriman Ave. S, Amery

Syttende Mai

Moe Lutheran Church North of Clear Lake on 45th Ave. East

Wednesday, May 16 6 p.m.

Serving Scandinavian goodies baked by our church ladies Entertainment provided

by Shalia & Amber Scandinavian Music *LEFSE WILL BE FOR SALE* This is a freewill offering dinner

John Denver Tribute Artist - Layne Yost

Sat., May 12, 7:30pm FestivalTheatre.org 715.483.3387

Amery FFA and Countryside Cooperative presents 8th Annual

Farm in the City Day

Saturday, May 12, 7 to 11:30 a.m.

AMERY COUNTRY STORE COUNTRYSIDE COOPERATIVE South end of Amery on Hwy. 46

•Pancakes (regular, chocolate chip and blueberry) Breakfast Links, Milk & Coffee Served from 7-11 a.m.

FREE WILL OFFERING reat e eag It’s b ing! Comn, n mor oy the fue to enj we hop e! r and you the see

•Petting Zoo for the children!

Questions? Call Derrick Meyer 715-554-0920

MAY 8, 2018

State Trail Passes For Summer Biking Fun Available Now POLK COUNTY—The summer biking season finally arrived. Polk County’s two State Trails, the Gandy Dancer and the Stower 7 Lakes are ready to go, and the 2018 State Trail Passes, required for bike riders 16 years of age and older, are on sale countywide.

State Trail passes are required on all State Bike Trails across Wisconsin and are good through December 31, 2018. Daily passes are $5 and annual passes are $25 and good on all State Bike Trails.

Passes are available at 12 local vendors and seven self-registration boxes. The vendors are: Frederic—the Library and the Soo Line Depot/Museum.

Luck—Café Wren.

Milltown—Julia’s Java.

Balsam Lake—Polk County Parks.

St. Croix Falls—CyclovaXC and the Polk County Info Center. Amery— Brothers Country Mart, Ellie’s Ice Cream, Friends of the Stower 7 Lakes Trail, Amery City Hall, and the Farm Table.

The self-registration boxes are

located on the trail in Frederic, St. Croix Falls, are several places on the Stower 7 Lakes Trail.

Some of the pass sales money generated locally stays in Polk County to be used for trail maintenance. In 2016, just under $12,000 helped lower property taxes by helping pay for trail related costs. If you are biking on Wisconsin’s trails this summer, it pays to buy your pass locally.

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Craft and Vendor Show Saturday, May 12, 9-3

BROTHERS RESTAURANT & BANQUET CENTER

Clear Lake Golf Course Clear Lake, Wis.

730 US Hwy. 8 & 63, Turtle Lake

Sponsored by The Swan Beach Vendor Events

Beginning Friday, May 11

For vendor info call 715-760-2162

Color Blast is an untimed (almost) 5K Fun Color Run/Walk for all ages to Blast benefit Serenity Home (almost) Relocation Project.

5K Fun Run/Walk On May 19 runners will Sat., May 19 experience color blast zones where they’ll be doused in color!

Funds raised via registrations, donations, and business sponsorships will benefit Serenity Home Relocation Project.

Registratrion begins at 8:30 a.m.

Blast off is a 9 a.m.

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FOR THE LOVE OF ART Featured Artists for May: Painter Diana Randolph

Pauly Cudd - Blown Glass 3rd Annual

Patricia Duncan - Pastel & Oil Painting

Seafood Boil

Bonnie Hagen - Watercolor & Mixed Media

AYCE $25

COMEDY & ROCK N ROLL SHOW

Saturday, May 19 5 p.m.

Blacksmith Shop Bar & Grill 1879 W. Bone Lake Dr., Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-857-5679

Hours: Wed. 11 am-2 am • Thurs. 11 am-2 am • Fri. 11 am-2:30 am Sat. 11 am-2:30 am • Sun. 11 am-2 am • Mon. 4 pm-2 am • Tues. 4 pm-2 am

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Adults $14.95 Children 5-10 $6.95 Under 5 FREE RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED

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Friday Fish Fry

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Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast

MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR 337 S. Keller Ave. Amery, WI

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with us!

Sunday, May 13

50% off Mom’s Dinner Not available w/any other coupon or special.

One coupon per table.

Good May 13, 2018

Space available for parties, meetings, etc.

Groups of 10 or more, please call for reservations

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

Ice Cream and Coffee Don’t forget Mom on her special day…

All Day Sunday, May 13 Buy one item and get a second of equal or lesser value for FREE In the Heart of Downtown Amery next to Chet’s

Sunday, May 13 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Friday, May 11, 8-4 Saturday, May 12, 8-2

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761 Pondhurst Circle, Amery Friday, May 10, 8-5 Sat. May 11, 8-noon

260 75th St. Clear Lake

May 10-11-12 7 am-6 pm

Sofa, loveseat sleeper, teak bookcases, teak desk, curio cabinet, antique side chairs, full-size antique poster bed, antique dresser, oak/glass corner table, vintage wrought iron patio set (loveseat and lounge chair), recliner, lamps, two-piece wall unit, queen bedroom set, serving cart w/drop leaves, housewares, misc. garage items.

Furniture Yard equipment Table saw Housewares

136 120th St. Deer Park Lots of great stuff.

Antiques, shop & sporting goods, kitchen, home, childrens clothes, toys.

23rd Annual AMERY TRAIL DAYS

COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES Friday, June 1

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 23 at noon.

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Amery tennis excels in Osceola

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery boys tennis team picked up another big win on May 3 when it defeated Osceola in Osceola, 6-1.

“The singles players made quick work of their matches, dominating in all four positions with strong serves and strategic play,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson.

The Warriors’ singles play was so strong that each player won in

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Brett Forrest slides safely to second.

Amery baseball completes eighth inning comeback, sinks Somerset

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s baseball team picked up its third straight victory on April 30 when it edged Somerset, 11-10, in eight innings. Slow and steady did the trick for the Warriors as they scored runs in six different innings to hold off a mid-game burst by the Spartans (3-5).

Trailing by two runs heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, Amery’s chances of pulling out the win didn’t look good. Then Ryan Van Blaricom drilled an two RBI double with two outs to score Camden Smith and Mac Smith which knotted the score at 10-10.

As the teams entered the extra inning, Amery (3-1) kept the moment and disposed of Somerset’s batters in order.

Then the Warriors took the offensive and Sam Fornengo was able to get on base with one out as he was walked on four straight balls.

Once Fornengo had stolen his way into scoring position, Connor Engebretson seized the opportunity and hit a walk off fielder’s choice that scored Fornengo for the win.

Amery led by as many as three runs (in the second inning) and trailed by as many as five runs (in the fifth inning).

Brett Forrest had a solid day at the plate, hitting 4-for-4 with two RBI and three runs scored. Van Blaricom finished 3-for-5 with a double and five RBI. Mac Smith also had a double and scored two runs on 1-for-2 batting.

Overall, Amery outhit Somerset 10-8, but was on the wrong end of 10 strikeouts.

Mac Smith was the winning pitcher despite spending just one inning on the mound and throwing just 11 pitches.

Van Blaricom pitched 3 1/3 innings, striking out two batters, walking four and allowing seven hits and seven runs. Dylan Clausen struck out two batters and walked two in 2 2/3 innings pitched and give up one hit and three runs. Alec Stern also pitched one inning, striking out one batter and walking two.

straight sets as they combined to win 48 games and lose just nine.

In the No. 1 spot, Noah Rademaker topped Nick Stroshane 6-1, 6-3. Tommy Olson claimed the No. 2 match over Nolan Claassen, 6-0, 6-2. Luke Julson won the No. 3 match, 6-1, 6-1, over Bryce Johnson, and Daniel Marquand disposed of Brayden Thomas, 6-0, 6-1, at No. 4.

Things were very different in doubles play as all three matches went the full three sets, but Amery still came out on top in two of the three matches.

“The doubles teams had their work cut out for them,” Coach Julson said.

“The boys determination and perseverance kept the matches going.

No one was willing to give up. Their patient and consistency in the back court and winning volleys at the net were essential for their success.”

Claiming a No. 2 doubles victory were Kenny Lepak and Dayne Gehrman by a score of 5-7, 6-1, 6-4.

Coach Julson said the duo “had great footwork and communication.” They defeated Jed Durand and Hahns Huebsch.

In the No. 3 match, Jacob Oman and Max Johnson narrowly edged their way past Liam Gallagher and Jake Jensen, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (5), with the use of “strategy and smart play,” according to Coach Julson.

Amery’s only loss came in the No. 1 doubles match as Ethan Mork and Mitch Kastanek dropped a close 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 match to Oliver Dressel and Graham Hunt. Coach Julson said despite the loss Mork and Kastanek excelled at “angling great shots to the open court.”

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BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

© 2018 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved.

Madelyn Granica led Amery’s softball team back on track on May 3 as she played a roll in nine runs in the Warriors 12-2 victory over St. Croix Central.

Granica hit 3-for-4 with a triple, double, three runs scored and six RBI. Drew Meyer also had a strong night, hitting 3-for-3 with three runs and an RBI. Overall, the Warriors tallied 15 hits and had five players with multiple hits.

Myah Carlson went 2-for-4 at the plate and scored one run. Alyssa Koehler was 2-for-3 with a walk, and Drew Granica hit 2-for-3 and scored three runs.

Also tallying one hit each were Julia Engebretson, Rachel Fouks and Autumn Rivard. Ella Schmidt and Rivard each scored one run.

Rivard was the winning pitcher, striking out two batters, walking one and Rachel Fouks bats while, Drew Granica warms up. scattering one hit and two earned runs in five innings.

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Autumn Rivard was the winning pitcher.

Griffin is medalist at Bristol Ridge

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s golf team is off to a strong start as it sits in second place in the Middle Border Conference standings, two events into the season. The latest achievement was at Bristol Ridge Golf Course where Parker Griffin earned the title of medalist after recording the top score of 41. Noah Ward was right behind him finishing in 44 strokes for a sixth place finish.

Tyler Peterson shot a 45 for ninth place and Jackson Henningsgard and Fletcher Kjeseth each shot a 52.

Team scores New Richmond 177, Amery 182, Ellsworth 191, St. Croix Central 195, Osceola 196, Baldwin-Woodville 197, Prescott 205, Somerset 209

Granica pitches 1-hitter

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Amery’s softball team opened its season on April 17 with a 3-0 win over St. Croix Central.

The Warriors recorded just three its in the contest, but Autumn Rivard made hers count as she recorded an RBI double to lead her team to victory.

Drew Meyer hit 1-for-1 and Madelyn Granica was 1-for-3 and scored one run. Alyssa Koehler picked up an RBI, as did Abby Schmidt. Myah Carlson and Koehler each scored one run.

Granica was the winning pitcher, striking out four batters and walking one in a five inning one-hitter.

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Dietrich, Eiynck take first at Amery Invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s track and field teams had the opportunity to put their skills on display for a local crowd on May 1 as they hosted the Amery Invite and earned two first-place finishes, five seconds and six thirds.

Leading the charge were Marlee Dietrich and Dylan Eiynck. Dietrich won the girls 300-meter hurdles (49.07 seconds) in a photo finish with Osceola’s Katie Haase, was a member of the second-place girls’ 4x200-meter relay team (1:54.72) and earned third place in the 100-meter hurdles (17.58 seconds).

Eiynck won the boys’ 2-mile run (10:47.51) and placed second in the mile run (4:53.19) and 4x800-meter relay (8:38.97).

Joining Dietrich in the 4x200 were Addie Dietrich, Ella Williamson and Alexis Werle. Eiynck was joined by Alexis Gonsalez, Jude Ingham and Nick Erickson in the 4x800.

Also placing second for the Warriors were Grace Grimm in the girls pole vault (9-00) and Mason Bosley in the boys 300-meter hurdles (43.39 seconds).

Lydia Monson placed third in the girls’ 2-mile run (13:06.55) while Lance Waalen was third in the boys’ 100-meter dash (11.62 seconds) and Shane Jonns, third in the boys’ discus (131-00). Also placing third were the boys’ 4x100 (45.74 seconds) and 4x400-meter relay (3:42.41) teams. Making up the 4x100 team were Dalton Johnson, Luis Rapalo, Gus

Wentz and James Baillargeon. The 4x400 team consisted of Gonsalez, Bosley, Mason Goulet and Rapalo.

Freshmen Alexis Werele and Ella Williamson placed fifth and sixth, respectively in the girls 100-meter dash.

Monson, Mary Johnson and Megan Osero occupied the No. 6, 7 and 8 spots, respectively in the girls’ 1,600-meter run. Osero was also fourth, behind Monson, in the 3,200-meter run. The girls 4x100-meter relay team of Werle, Addie Deitrich, Grimm and Amanda Edwards placed fourth. And the 4x400 team of Edwards, Fiona Batschkus, Grace Springett and Johnson also placed fourth. Johnson, Springett, Monson and Osero teammed up for a fourth place finish in the 4x800. Williamson was fifth in the high jump. Jenesis Gustafson was fifth in the girls shot put and Zoey Matthews claimed seventh place in the girls’ discus throw.

Gus Wentz placed sixth in the 100-meter dash and eighth in the 200-meter dash. Galen Coy was seventh in the 400-meter dash and fourth in the 800-meter run. Jude Ingham was eighth in the 1,600-meter run and sixth in the 3,200-meter run. Nick Erickson placed eighth in the 3,200. The boys’ 4x200-meter relay team of Tyler Reichert, Dylan Thomsen, Luis Rapalo and Casey Anderson placed fourth. Canyon Schwartz placed eighth in the pole vault and Dalton Johnson was seventh in the long jump. Bosley added a seventh place triple jump performance.

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Luis Rapalo gets the baton from Dylan Thomsen. Their 4x200 team placed fourth.

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Warriors secure victory with five-run seventh ner and Jeremiah Sillman.

Hiltner finished 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run. Meanwhile, Sillman went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs.

Brett Forrest had another solid outing, hitting 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored. Hunter Kuhn scored three runs on 1-for-3 hitting with a walk. Also scoring for the Warriors were Ryan Van Blaricom, Mac Smith and Connor Engebretson.

Max Kempf was the winning pitcher, scattering one hit, three walks and two earned runs in 1 2/3 innings. Sam Fornengo struck out three batters, walked two and gave up three hits and two earned runs in three innings on the mound. Dylan Clausen also pitched 2 2/3 innings, striking out one batter, walking one, and allowing one hit and one run.

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Amery’s baseball team never trailed in its May 4 road victory over Grantsburg, but it wasn’t until the top of the seventh inning that it held a substantial lead.

Clinging to a one run advantage heading into the final inning, Amery unleashed a five-run barrage to secure the 11-5 win.

Although Amery got off to a strong start, building a 4-0 lead in the top of the third inning, Grantsburg (1-5) always had enough of an answer to stay within striking distance and, within an inning and a half, the Pirates had cut the Amery lead to just one run. Fortunately, Amery had enough firepower to stay one step ahead.

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May Day started as an unlucky one for the Amery baseball team as its three-game winning streak came to an end with a 5-13 loss to Baldwin-Woodville in game one of a doubleheader in Baldwin.

Although the Warriors (3-2) started strong and even held a 5-4 advantage in the top of the fifth inning, they gave up nine unanswered runs over the next inning and a half and suffered their second loss of the season.

Overall, Amery was outhit 17-4 and struck out seven times. Ryan Van Blaricom and Grady Martin led the Warriors at the plate as each picked up a double. Van Blaricom even added an RBI and scored two runs in his 1-for-3

outing while Martin scored once and finished 1-for-4.

Brett Forrest hit 1-for-3 with an RBI and one run. Max Kempf hit 1-for-3 with an RBI. Sam Fornengo also had an RBI, and Jeremiah Sillman scored one run.

Martin and Kemp shared the pitching duties as Martin took the loss, giving up 11 hits, seven runs (four earned) and two walks while striking out three batters in 4 1/3 inning on the mound.

Kempf pitched 1 2/3 innings, giving up six runs (one earned), six hits and a walk. He also struck out one batter.

Each pitcher allowed one home run.

Baldwin-Woodville (6-4) tallied a total of seven extra-base hits.

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Track teams tested in New Richmond

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s track and field teams took on some tough competition at the 15-team Stan Barr Relays in New Richmond on May 4.

The Warriors really shined in the boys 4x100-meter relay for throwers where Shane Jonns, Mitch Sigsworth, Dylan Thomsen and James Baillargeon finished second only to Menomonie with a time of 48.77 seconds.

Meanwhile, the boys’ 4x800-meter relay team of Galen Coy, Dylan Eiynck, Jude Ingham and Alexis Gonsalez claimed fourthplace with a time of 8:40.31. The girls’ high jump team of Ella Williamson, Fiona Batschus and Lydia Monson also placed fourth.

The girls’ 4x100-meter relay team of Alexis Werle, Amanda Edwards, Grace Grimm and Ella Williamson claimed fifth place at 53.23 seconds. Also claiming fifth place were girls pole vaulters Grace Grimm and Maddie Heinn, boys’ mile runners Nick Erickson, Devan Nelson, Dylan Eiynck and Jude Inghame and girls discus throwers Jenesis Gustafson, Zoey Matthews and Hannah Elmer.

Claiming sixth in the boys’ high jump were Mason Helbig, Gus Wentz and Jason Oft.

The boys 1,600-meter sprint relay team had a strong seventh-place showing with a time of 3:58.01 seconds. Amery also placed seventh in the girls 3x100-meter shuttle hurdle (high) relay, stopping the clock at 58.04 seconds and placed the same in the boys 4x100-meter relay (45.45 seconds). The Warriors added another seventh-place finish in the boys 4x200-meter relay (1:35.79).

Canyon Schwartz’s pole vault of 11-09 was tied for the third best boys height of the night. Ella Williamson cleared a sixth best high of 4-08 in the girls high jump.

Shane Jonns added the seventh best discus throw at 125-08.

Team Scores Girls River Falls 93, Hudson 87.5, Anoka 70, Osceola 55, Menomonie 50.5, Eau Claire North 38, St. Croix Central 36, New Richmond 34, Rice Lake 32, Somerset 22, Amery 21.5, Ellsworth 17, Prescott 15, Unity 10.5, Cameron 3

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Anoka 88, River Falls 88, Osceola 74.50, New Richmond 53, Eau Claire North 53, Menomonie 47.50, Hudson 46, Rice Lake 32, Somerset 29.5, Amery 29, St. Croix Central 25, Prescott 15.5, Ellsworth 12, Unity 9

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Addie Dietrich competes in the long jump.

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Zoey Matthews watches her discus throw.

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James Baillargeon receives the baton from Tyler Reichert.

Mounders nip Warriors, 3-2

Warrior softball ties Osceola

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BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With a 3-2 loss to Division 3 honorable mention Elk Mound (6-1) on April 30, the Amery softball team’s losing streak extended to three games.

The Warriors (2-3-1) picked up six hits in the game with half of them coming from Madelyn Granica.

Granica hit 3-for-3 and scored one run. Myah Carlson contributed a 2-for-2, one RBI and one run effort.

And Alyssa Kohler hit 1-for-2.

Autumn Rivard took the loss, spending 6 2/3 innings on the mound and scattering six hits and three earned runs while striking out five batters.

Amery’s softball team finished its April 20 game against Osceola in unusual fashion - a 6-6 tie.

The Warriors tallied 14 hits with Abby Schmidt going 3-for-3 at the plate with three doubles - and scored two runs while driving in one run. Madelyn Granica hit 2-for-4 and scored once. Julia Engebretson posted a 2-for-3 hitting night that included a double, two RBI and one run. And Drew Meyer hit 2-for- 2.

Myah Carlson and Autumn Rivard each had one hit and scored one run. Rivard’s lone hit was a double. Alyssa Koehler tallied one hit and one RBI. Mackenzie Mike and Drew Granica also each had a hit.

Madelyn Granica pitched three innings, giving up one hit and three walks while striking out three batters. Rivard gave up six hits, six earned runs and walk in two innings while striking out one batter.

Osceola sends Amery into 4-game skid

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s struggles on the softball diamond continued on May 1 when it lost a 1-0 contest to Middle Border Conference rival Osceola (3-4). The loss marked the Warriors’ fourth straight after a big victory over Baldwin-Woodville on April 24.

Amery (2-4-1) tallied four hits in the game, led by Madleyn Granica who went 2-for-3 with a double. Myah Carlson hit 1-for-1 and Drew Meyer was 1-for-2.

Autumn Rivard was the losing pitcher, striking out four batters in five innings while scattering three hits 1 earned run and one walk.

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Warriors drop defensive battle to Spartans

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WWF Freestyle State Championship placewinners: Front (l-r) Brenden Burke - 2nd, Westin Ingham - 2nd, Wyatt Ingham - 4th.

Back (l-r) Koy Hokpe - 2nd, Grant Cook -3rd, Wyatt Christianson -6th, Kole Marko -2nd. Not Pictured: Jordan Penard - 4th

Amery sends 14 to WWF Freestyle The 2018 WWF Freestyle State Championship was held in Wisconsin Dells on Saturday May 5th, 2018.

The Amery Warriors had 14 wrestlers that wrestled in the Freestyle tournament and 8 placewinners.

Amery’s baseball team lost a nailbiter, 2-1, in Somerset on May 3 in a game where all of the runs were scored in the first two innings.

Amery (4-3) opened the scoring with a Grady Martin one-out double to center field that scored Ryan Van Blaricom in the top of the first inning.

However, Somerset (3-5) was able to negate that run in the bottom of the inning as the Spartans scored on an Amery error. Then the Spartans scored what proved to be the winning run in the bottom of the second inning on a passed ball.

Somerset outhit Amery 5-4 and tallied two extra base hits, compared to one by the Warriors.

Leading Amery at the plate was Van Blaricom, who hit a perfect 3-for-3 and scored one run. Martin finished 1-for-2 with an RBI. Brett Forrest took the loss despite striking out seven batters and only walking one in six innings.

He also gave up five hits and two earned runs.

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WWF Greco State Championship placewinners: Front (l-r) Brenden Burke - 3rd, Westin Ingham - 3rd. Back (l-r) Koy Hopke 1st, Grant Cook - 3rd, Oscar Brickel - 5th. Not Pictured: Jordan Penard - 4th

Amery sends 11 to WWF Greco-Roman The 2018 WWF Greco-Roman State Championship was held in Wisconsin Dells on Sunday May 5th, 2018.

The Amery Warriors had 11 wrestlers continue into Sunday and 6 of them were placewinners.

Warriors hold off late Blackhawk rally

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With a 7-5 victory over Baldwin-Woodville in the May 1 doubleheader nightcap, Amery’s baseball team improved to 4-2 on the season and avenged its Game 1 loss to the Blackhawks.

Amery struck hard and fast, building a 7-2 lead in the first four innings. But the Warriors may have begun to feel a sense of deja vu as B-W opened a scoring barrage of its own in the fifth inning . Luckily, Amery was able to stop the bleeding at three fifth inning Blackhawk runs to preserve the

victory.

Amery outhit B-W, 8-6, with Grady Martin leading the way at the plate. Martin hit 2-for-2 with an RBI and two runs scored and was the only player in the game to record multiple hits. His first hit drove in Brett Forrest for Amery’s first run - in the first inning.

The Warriors did have three multi-base hitters as Hunter Kuhn, Camden Smith and Dylan Clausen each recorded a double. Smith finished 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run (on a steal). Smith’s double drove in two runs in the third to extend the lead to 5-2.

Kuhn was 1-for-2 with two RBI

and Clausen went 1-for-2 and scored one run. Kuhn’s double was a two-RBI shot in the first inning to give Amery a 3-1 lead.

Ryan Van Blaricom hit 1-for-2 with an RBI and two runs scored.

Brett Forrest was 1-for-2 with one run.

Forrest was also the winning pitcher, striking out four batters in two innings while scattering two hits and one run. Alec Stern spent three innings on the mount, striking out two batters, walking two and giving up four hits and four runs (three earned).

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5-8 MBC @ Amery 5-10 @ Rice Lake 5-11 MBC @ Hammond 5-14 MBC @ Osceola

Amery Softball 5-8 Softball vs. Somerset – doubleheader 5-11 @ Baldwin-Woodville 5-12 vs. St. Croix Falls – doubleheader 5-15 vs. Prescott – doubleheader

Amery Soccer 5-8 vs. Barron 5-10 @ Eau Claire Regis 5-15 @ New Richmond

Amery Tennis 5-8 vs. Altoona 5-10 @ Eau Claire Regis 5-15 Tourney @ Baldwin-Woodville

Amery Track 5-8 @ Rice Lake Invite 5-10 @ Glenwood City Invite 5-15 MBC @ Osceola

Clayton-Turtle Lake Baseball 5-8 vs. Siren 5-10 @ St. Croix Falls 5-15 vs. Unity @ Turtle Lake

Clayton – Turtle Lake Softball 5-8 vs. Siren – doubleheader 5-10 @ St. Croix Falls 5-15 vs. Unity @ Turtle Lake

Turtle Lake – Clayton Track 5-8 @ Colfax 5-15 Conference @ Frederic

Clear Lake Baseball 5-8 vs. Bruce 5-10 vs. Baldwin-Woodville 5-11 @ Flambeau 5-14 @ Prairie Farm 5-15 vs. Birchwood

Clear Lake Golf 5-12 @ Spring Valley Invite 5-14 Converence @ Frederic

Clear Lake Softball 5-8 vs. Bruce 5-11 @ Flambeau 5-12 Triangular @ Elmwood 5-14 @ Prairie Farm 5-15 vs. Birchwood

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HAMBURGER SKILLET Cook in skillet until done and drain: 1 pound ground beef Add to ground beef and combine: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) ramen noodles including flavor packet 2 c. water Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Add and cook until tender (about 3 more minutes): 2 c. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed Serves 4. Hint: Recipe can easily be doubled to serve more people.

If pancakes are a favorite, carrot pancakes would add some extra nutrition and no one would be wiser because they would taste so good.

CARROT PANCAKES Combine in larger bowl: 1-1/4 c. flour 2 T. finely chopped pecans 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ginger Combine well and add to the above until moistened: 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 c. brown sugar 1 c. milk 1 c. grated carrots 1 tsp. vanilla Put 1/4 c. of batter onto hot greased skillet. Flip pancakes over when bubbles form on top of pancake and cook until golden. Serves 3-4. Top with your favorite topping/syrup, etc. Or top with the spread below.

Cream Cheese Spread Combine well with wire whip, mixer, food processor, etc. until smooth: 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. powdered sugar 2 T. milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla dash cinnamon Serve on top of carrot pancakes.

SALSA PINTO BEANS Put into large skillet or saucepan and sauté until tender: 1 T. olive or veg.oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp. fresh parsley or cilantro, minced Stir in: 2 cans (15 oz. ea.) pinto beans, drained and rinsed 2/3 c. salsa (your favorite) Heat through. Serves 4-6.

This fruit dressing will make your fresh fruit cups even more special. Serve with any fresh fruit or combination of fruit. Needs to be cooked and then cooled so allow for cooling time before needed.

This almond cookie has few ingredients, but they are very tasty.

BUTTERY ALMOND COOKIES Cream together in larger mixing bowl: 1 c. butter, softened (don’t use substitutes) 1/2 c. powdered sugar Add and mix together well: 2 c. flour 1 tsp. vanilla Stir in: 3/4 c. chopped almonds Shape into 1” balls and put onto ungreased baking sheets about 2” apart.

Bake at 350° for 13-16 minutes or until bottoms are golden browned. Cool on the baking sheets for about 2 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Roll in powdered sugar when cooled.

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Whip until stiff peaks form: 1 c. whipped cream Fold the whipped cream into the cooked lemonade mixture. Serve over any fresh fruit or combination of fruit. Yield: 3 cups. Hint: if you wish, you could fold in 6- 8 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed, instead of the whipped cream.

Tips: Plan meals ahead to save grocery shopping time. Take out your recipes you want to make and list needed ingredients on your shopping list. Then shop once instead of having to go to the store again for just a few items.

To reheat rice in the microwave, put cooked rice into a microwave safe bowl. Put a damp white paper towel over the bowl and top with microwave safe plastic wrap. Microwave until hot. Rice will be moist like when first cooked.

142 Students from UW-Madison join prestigious honor society MADISON Wis. - Benjamin Kurkowski from Frederic was recently inducted into the University of Wisconsin-Madison Phi Kappa Phi chapter, a prestigious society honoring the most accomplished students in the U.S. At its 98th induction ceremony, 142 students were initiated in the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor society that is open to students across disciplines.

Graduate from Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, Minn. - Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,335 degrees at the end of the spring 2018 semester, with 2,277 students participating in three graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 5th in Taylor Center’s Bresnan Arena.

Local graduates include: Kristin Isakson from Amery, BS, Management Michael Gaglio from Osceola, BS, Manufacturing Engineering Tech

Students receive Chancellor’s Award for fall term MENOMONIE, Wis.--- The following students from the area have received the University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellor’s Award for the fall 2017 semester.

Heidi Horky from Luck, Real Estate Property Management The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

Named to Dean’s List ASHLAND, Wis. - Northland College has named the following students to the dean’s list for outstanding academic performance during the winter 2017-2018 term.

Caitlyn Severson, senior, from Clayton Karlee Prince, senior, from Milltown To qualify for the dean’s list, full-time students must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale with no grade less than a “C.”

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games, 1 pm Bridge, 5:30 pm Stamping/ Scrapping 9 am HS Boys Tennis at Baldwin-Woodville 4 pm HS Track Tournament at Osceola 4 pm HS Baseball (doubleheader) vs.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Grief Support 4 pm HS Baseball vs.

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FRIDAY

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Knitting & Crochet, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority meets in the AHA office 9 am HS Boys Golf Invitrational at Turtleback 4 pm HS Softball at New Richmond 4:15 pm HS Boys Tennis at Eau Claire Regis 4:30 pm HS Track meet at Glenwood City 5 pm HS Girls Soccer at Eau Claire Regis 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 12:30 pm Bridge 9 am HS Boys Golf, MBC Tournament at New Richmond 6 pm Syttende Mai dinner & entertainment at Moe Lutheran church, Clear Lake

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Knitting & Crochet, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 1 pm Amery Memory Cafe, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge 4:30 pm HS Girls Soccer vs. Spooner, here 5 pm HS Softball at Ellsworth Middle School 5 pm HS Baseball at Ellsworth Summit Park 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 12 pm Bridge, 6 pm Lee Elmer

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Chet Johnson Family Scholarship Fund Established Amery, WI: Pharmacy careers run in the family!

Matthew Johnson, the grandson of Chet Johnson, has established a scholarship fund in memory of his grandfather, father, and uncle. The purpose of this endowed scholarship fund is to provide scholarships to students graduating from Amery High School attending a technical, 2 or 4 year school, pursuing a pharmacy or healthcare related degree.

Over eighty-five years ago back in August of 1932, a young man, one year out of the UW College of Pharmacy, took a chance and bought a defunct drug store in Amery where he set up business as Chet Johnson Drugs. When he opened the store, he had $40.00 in cash to begin operations.

In the early years, Chet bought a new ice cream freezer from McKesson Drug Company. This purchase kept the store going, with 5 cent malts, and 23 cent quarts of ice cream — a real treat in the ‘30s. In the early ‘40s, Chet expanded the store with a 20-foot addition, and in 1957 he purchased the building next door and built a newer, bigger store. All this took many long hours and much hard work to “grow the business.” At the same time, Chet became one of the biggest promoters in Amery. Chet was a firm believer that Amery had been kind to him, and he would do what he could to return the favor.

All of Chet and Ellie’s children grew up working in the store, as soon as they were old enough to stock shelves and sweep floors. David and Bruce both chose to go into pharmacy and graduated from South Dakota State College of Pharmacy. They both came back to the

hometown to work for their dad. David had four kids, and Bruce two, and their kids grew up as they had, working in the store as soon as they were old enough. The ideas instilled in the Johnson brothers as children remained and promoted not only the business, but Amery and the surrounding community continued to be vital to them. Both Dave and Bruce have been very active in many community organizations and served on many different boards.

Bruce’s son Matt graduated from the South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy in 1990 and came home to work for “the boys” as they were still known. In 2000, he purchased the store from his dad and uncle. What started as a risk during the Great Depression has turned into a third generation family business, solid with the tradition that is still strong!

The Amery Area Community Foundation was established in 1984 to enhance the quality of life in Amery.

The St. Croix Valley Foundation will invest and manage the funds on behalf of the Amery Area Community Foundation.

The St. Croix Valley Foundation was established in 1996 by local individuals in the valley who saw the benefits that a community foundation could bring. It has approximately $70 million in assets under management. It serves the region through ten local affiliated foundations in Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Amery, New Richmond, Somerset and the Northwest Alliance in Wisconsin; and in the Lower St. Croix Valley, Stillwater and the Chisago Lakes in Minnesota.

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Storytime/Yoga Join us Wednesday June 6th at 10:00 AM for a special Family Story Time. There will be a kid’s yoga class followed

by Story Time.

right for your child.

Introducing Sensory Storytime Join us Monday’s from 5:00-6:00 PM for an Inclusive Sensory Storytime geared toward children of all ages and abilities, especially those with sensory processing issues.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, to plan events, talk about books and more. September through May.

Last Day of School Cookout There will be a Last Day of School – Summer Reading Kick-Off at Amery Elementary School on the last day of school at 11:00. Come visit the library table to enter your name in the raffle!

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is

Homeschool Club Second Friday of the month September through May, 9:30 -11:30 AM.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for May is The Maid’s Version by Daniel Woodrell. They will also be discussing The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection.

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 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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Dream or Hope For Spring Did I dream or imagine the crocus awoke us, just out by the doorstep, so bright?

Or, does it seem the world's out of focus, as I face the vast piles of white?

I hear of a new day, Monday or Tuesday, when green grass pops up to carpet our lawn.

Can it be, the north pole is now in control, and all hope of springtime is gone?

“Cheer up,” says the forecaster, “Time of tulip and aster come in due time every year.”

The dandelion will be fine, and soon columbine, will grace the fence line, and daisies will cheer.

Ducks and geese in the ponds, dabbling among fronds, soon will lead lines of fluffy offspring.

Frogs will deeply croak, serenading the folk, and bluebirds and robins will sing.

Amery Women’s Bowling League Champs Club 53 Women’s bowling team took first place in the Thursday-Friday Night Women’s League at Club 53 Bowling Lanes in Amery. Back row, left to right, Bette Elmer, Pat Marquand, Leslie Hessler. Middle row, Jodi Chelberg, Janet Martinson, Sid Jones. Front row, Bev Gorres, Pam Humpal and Linda Mullendore.

Dear fellow residents, these amazing events, are sure to take place, though postponed.

The sun-longing heart soon will take part.

With—most--snow sent to land south pole zoned.

Carol Morfitt Welch ©a poet Laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 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 Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

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

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

No charge.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For 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 1:302:30 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 715-2685270.

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

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

Overeaters Anonymous Group. Tuesday evening 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 200 N. Adams St., 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. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Yoga for Addiction Recovery group on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Anderson Hall Chapel at the Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp. The class combines the somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the 12-steps. Y12SR is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Community Education brochures can be found at all four schools, the public libraries, and online at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us. Pre-register for all classes through Amery Community Ed by calling 715-2689771 x220 or online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) unless the class description indicates otherwise.

Boating Safety: DNR for age 11—adult. The certificate is not valid until child reaches age 12. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: May 14, 15 & 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.

Fee $10, pre-register with Amery Community Ed. Learn to Golf! (Adult course): The class is designed to help novices get over their fear and get on the course in a low-pressure environment. Class will cover rules, etiquette, and swing fundamentals. Clubs available if you don’t have your own. For ages 14+.

Youth under age 14 are welcome if a parent/guardian is also registered. At course completion, participants will receive a 9-hole weekday pass to the Amery Golf Club. Tuesdays in June; 5, 12, 19, 26 from 5-6:30 p at the Amery Golf Club. Fee $44; Youth $34; Range balls $6 to pay at class. Pre-register with Amery Community Education AARP Driver Safety – RESCHEDULED to June 22 from 12:15-4:30 p at Amery Centennial Hall. AARP member fee $15, non-member $20. Pay fee at first class, but please pre-register at Centennial Hall, 715.268.6605.

SUMMER classes and camps open to youth from any school district. Register with Amery Community Education.

•DNR Hunter Education 3 classes offered in June.

Mornings from June 11-15 or June 18-22 or afternoons from June 11-15 for ages 10 and up, $10.

•Junior Golf on Mondays in June and July for grades 1-10, $40.

•Wrestling Youth Development Camp June 25-28 for grades K-5, $50.

•Wrestling Technique Camp June 25-28 for grades 6-12, $50.

•Basketball Camp for boys and girls July 16-19, $75.

•Softball Camp from July 23-26 for girls entering grades 5-9, $55.

•Youth Football – Flag for grades 2-4 and Rookie Tackle for grades 5-6. Registration closes July 6.

Season begins in August. Flag FB $50. Rookie Tackle FB $125.

•Tennis Clinic from June 4-8 for girls and boys in grades 5-11, $35.

•Tennis League for girls and boys in high school.

Tuesdays in June and July from 6:30-8 pm, $15 •Tennis League for girls and boys entering grades 5-9. Tuesdays in June and July from 5-6:30 pm, $30.

Lamp project gives students real world experience Mr. Wellman’s Amery High School Employment Skills students have been building lamps. The students used items from home or that had been donated, along with some woodworking and thrift store purchases to create some beautiful lamps.

The students are learning how to work together, meet work expectations independently,

complete applications, and practice job skills in many areas. The students receive a pay check (although small, it does help to create an understanding of earning money and responsibility).

Throughout the year the students have built and run an auto detailing business, made family-size freezer meals, and created these lamps

as well as fixed several others that were brought to them. The money that is collected pays for the student’s salaries, for future supply costs (overhead), and for a few field trips each year.

Through silent auction, the nine lamps will be on display and sold at the Amery High School Fine Arts Festival on May 14. Minimum bids will be $10. Some of the

lamps are quite impressive! The kids did an awesome job and put a lot of hard work into these creations. If you cannot attend the Fine Arts Festival but would still like to place a bid, please email wellmanc@ amerysd.k12.wi.us . Include which lamp(s) and your bid(s).

Check the pages of the Amery Free Press for area employment opportunities!

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“I moved here July 2015 when I could no longer manage on my own. My family was relieved that I was safe. CCH is a friendly, homey atmosphere and the staff is excellent.”

Ramona was involved with the formation of CCH. She said “the dream was to connect the Ramo na Paulso on, hospital, nursing home, assisted 91 Ye ars Young living and exercise facility to create a complete wellness environment”. She takes pride in her involvement to see the dream fullled.

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American Cancer Society Frederic-Luck Area Sole Burner Walk/Run The Frederic-Luck Area American Cancer Society (ACS) Sole Burner Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2018, regardless of weather conditions (we are hoping for sun). If there should be inclement weather to walk in, that is nothing compared to what a cancer patient endures while fighting the disease. Registration for the walk is $10.00 before May 9th and $15.00 the day of the event. Registration will be from 8:00-8:45 a.m. at the Frederic 6-12 School (the second year for this location). Arrive early enough to register, turn in donations, receive a tee shirt if $60 is raised, and have team pictures taken. Refreshments provided by area businesses and will be available before the walk. Cancer survivors are asked to wear their survivor tee shirts or pick up a survivor tee shirt if they do not have one. Survivors are asked to line up behind the Honorary Chairs at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the beginning of the walk.

Jenell and Ralph Britton and Brad Helmetes are the Honorary Chairs of the 2018 Frederic-Luck Walk/Run. Team pictures will

ing crab tree outside the main entrance to the 6-12 School.

A silent auction is being held for an autographed Green Bay Packer football. The football will be on display the day of the walk at the Frederic 6-12 School prior to 9:15 a.m.

Again this year on the day of the walk is a 50/50 drawing. See committee member Amy Free for tickets.

Join the fight against cancer on Saturday, May 12, 2018. If you are unable to walk, sponsor a walker, or purchase a tribute flag in honor or memory of a friend or loved one. The ACS walks are about having fun, coming together as a community, and doing something positive to help cancer research, education, advocacy, and service. The ACS offers hope, progress and answers. The walk fights cancer one step and one mile at a time. Together we make a difference.

We want everyone to have more birthdays.

For further information on the Frederic Area ACS Walk/Run, contact Elvira Schmidt at 715653-2684.

be taken this year if all team members arrive before 8:45am.

Sponsors for the ACS Sole Burner Walk/Run again this year are Presenting Sponsor, Amery Hospital and Clinic, St. Croix Regional Medical Center, Larsen Auto Center, Avalon and Frandsen Bank and Trust.

Walkers may choose a 2-3 or 5 mile route.

Route signs are posted along the way. Also posted along walk are Signs of Hope that have been purchased by area businesses to support the walk. Participants may also walk the track at the 6-12 School. Four times around the track equals a mile. The Frederic Area Ambulance will be available if needed.

The Frederic-Luck walk will be selling Tribute Flags. Forms for the flags are available at the banks in Frederic, Larsen Auto and the Frederic Pharmacy and in Luck at the Clinic, Pharmacy and Museum, or may be purchased the day of the walk for minimum of $5.

The flags will be on display near the registration area of the walk.

An Angel Tree will be created by participants who purchase an angel for $1.00. The angels will be displayed on a flower-

Trash that our 4-H club picked up along JJ.

Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H May meeting minutes Pledges were led by Andrew and Grace Carlson and roll call was your favorite thing about spring.

Our only piece of old business was roadside pick-up and we picked up several bags along with our stretch of road.

Under new business, the Cattail Trail days is on June second and if you want to sign up contact Holly Neilson. We will work the 4-H on July 26th 2-6pm. Fair books were also handed out at this meeting. If you want to help

clean up the fairgrounds it is on July 16th, 21st and 23rd from 8 are to 12 pm.

The June meeting is a potluck meeting. Fair registrations will be due and we will work on the fair sign and the theme is “What’s Grown.” The Polk County Fair is on July 25th-28th.

We had lots of demonstrations by Evan Greenburg, Axel Kusila, Cruz Uhas, Cali Anderson, Ben, Seri Uhas, Ryan Hanson, and Zach Greenburg. — Andrew Carlson

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Cody is an adorable 3 year old Wirehaired Jack Russell Terrier, one ear up, one ear down. He is a fitness trainer and doggie daycare rolled into one. His action packed

aerobic routine will get you out for walks and long hikes. His canine social skills will keep a household companion dog exercised and ready to sleep through the night.

He can run and chase, bounce over and around the most agile play partner. This is to say, Cody is an active pup with special talents. He will do well in a household that make the most of his active life style and energy.

Cody is a happy camper, very sweet and interested in every-

thing. Cody has enthusiasm for life and is friendly to everyone he meets, unless you are a cat. He has a habit of chasing cats relentlessly. Cody was adopted to an elderly couple who were attracted to his size and cute face. He was returned because they underestimated his energy level compared to theirs. We are looking for a home for Cody that can provide the opportunity to utilize his energy for the good of man and dog-kind.

Our Cinco de Mayo-Kentucky Derby-Arnell Meat Raffle was a huge success. While the horses were running on a sloppy wet track, Sherry, Mary Jo and Ginger were running circles around the Main Bar at UW Wanderoos, selling tickets as fast as they could.

By 5:30 pm it was all over for the Meat Raffle. Chicken breasts, Smoked Pork Chops, Bacon and Steaks, Tequila and Rum, a Gift Certificate to UW Wanderoos and free drinks were the prizes won.

The crowd was supportive and happy to help our animals. They raised $1,080 for the Arnell shelter.

Thank you to all.

Our upcoming Annual Shelter Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 9th. Your “I don’t need it, use it for the animals!” donations make this fundraising event a success. Our sale depends on the

household goods, camping gear, kitchen utensils, yard tools, furniture, knick knacks and lightly used treasures you no longer need.

Reduce your clutter and donate it to the Shelter Garage Sale. It is Recycling with a Cause.

If you can donate to our sale, bring your treasures to the shelter during business hours, Mon – Fri, 12 – 5 pm and Saturday, 12 – 4 pm.

Our sale includes everything but clothing. If you have a large item or need to make arrangements to bring your donations at another time, please call ahead, 715 2687387 (PETS).

Layla and Pepper are feline lovebirds. They came to the shelter together as strays, but have obviously lived together in the past. To see them interact puts a smile on your face.

Layla cuddles and kisses Pepper, making sure Pepper knows she is adored and loved. Pepper soaks up her friends’ admiration with aplomb. If this happiness will fit in your home, we would love for them to be adopted together. Their glamour shots are available online on our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG. They are available to meet you at the shelter, six days a week, Monday – Saturday. 715 268-7387.

Owen Richard Measner, 7 lbs. 1 oz., born on April 3 to Emily and Brandon Measner of Amery.

Letti Lynn Lamphere-Skye, 5 lbs. 14 ozs., born on April 16 to Bobbi Skye and Bradley Lamphere of Turtle Lake.

Faith Lynne Green, 7 lbs. 4 ozs., born on April 17 to Amanda Taber and Scott Green of Clayton.

Silas Elliott Madsen, 6 lbs. 10 ozs., born on April 19 to Rachel and Nicholas Madsen of Turtle Lake.

Iyla Jewel Schillinger, 7 lbs. 6 ozs., born on April 19 to Rachel Nordby and Cody Schillinger of Prairie Farm.

Aliyah Mae Rodke, 6 lbs. 12 ozs., born on April 23 to Ashley Larson and Calvin Rodke of Somerset.

Everett Clay Jepsen, 9 lbs. 2 ozs., born on April 23 to Karly and Royce Jepsen of Luck.

Jazmine Marie Miller, 7 lbs. 1 oz., born on April 26 to Ashli Miller and Greg Hillman of Clayton.

Nora May Ryan, 7 lbs. 3 ozs., born on April 27 to Jena and Darin Ryan of Grantsburg.

Meeting was called to order by Tayler. Pledges were said and attendance was taken. The secretary report then followed.

From there, old Business was discussed to include Valentines card delivery which was recapped by Roxanne. Members of the club responded to Golden Age Manor in Amery and passed out Valentine cards and cookies to the residents.

Also discussed was the annual tubing event at Trollhaugen. The group also briefly went over the Horse and Rabbit kick-off meetings.

New Business agenda items included the quality meats meeting that was scheduled for March 22nd, 6:30pm, at Unity High school. Leaders Fed meeting was also brought up throughout the meeting which was scheduled for March 26th, 7pm, at the Government Center. Another item mentioned was the dairy judging contest happening scheduled to take place on March 31st. Roxanne volunteered to become chair of the fair sign committee.

Lastly, the Trash pick-up/meeting date and location was discussed weather permitting. If the weather cooperates, the event was scheduled for April 14th at 10am. Project demonstrations included Aleiya who discussed labs and introduced her dog Ellie to the group. The meeting concluded at that point and the group moved to the Bowling Alley for club bowling.

Sandy

By: Larry Phillipson ©4-30-2018 Sandy is a friend of Darlene Wood, All she does is everything good.

She lives around the corner on Highway 46, My house is in the woods out in the sticks.

BIRTHS Amery Hospital & Clinic, Amery

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St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls Silas Scott Hunter, 8 lbs., born on April 27 to Briana and Zain Hunter of St. Croix Falls.

Theo William Gonzalez, 8 lbs. 3 ozs., born on April 28 to Sarah Brown and William Gonzalez of Grantsburg.

Rhett Peter Carlson, 7 lbs. 1 oz., born on April 29 to Kayla and Peter Carlson.

Xavier John McCloskey, 7 lbs. 8 ozs., born on April 30 to Monica Kuball and Alex McCloskey of St. Croix Falls.

Archer William Rightman born on May 1 to Breanna Nutter and Austin Rightman of Webster.

Katherine Grace Selander, 8 lbs. 4 ozs., born on May 2 to Kelsey and Jason Selander of Centuria.

Audra Jean Belisle, 6 lbs. 7 ozs., born on May 2 to Kelly Belisle of Somerset.

Sandy went to school with my wife, She has known us a long time in her life.

It is nice to see friends we used to know, It gets lonesome from days of long ago.

Darlene was into antiques when my wife, Linnea started antiquing as part of our life.

Sandy, Darlene share coffee with me once in a while, That is one thing that always brings a smile.

I'm glad to have friends in my old age, I always tried to be on the right page.

Treat them with respect the best I know, Then they remember I'm happy to have it so.

Memories from the past is all we've got, Some we forget, some we remember a lot.

It is nice to share the good old days, Sandy helps me remember of my younger ways.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, May 10— Breakfast in all buildings: Waffle or Warrior sandwich or cereal and cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Homemade spagehtti, garlic toast, green beans.

Middle school lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans.

High school lunch: Homemade spagehtti, garlic toast, green beans.

Friday, May 11— Breakfast in all buildings: Ultimate breakfast round or yogurt parfait or cereal and graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Pizza, corn, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Pizza or grilled chicken sandwich, corn.

Middle school lunch: Pizza or grilled chicken sandwich, corn.

High school lunch: Pizza or grilled chicken sandwich, corn.

Monday, May 14— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini Cinnis or breakfast pizza or cereal and graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Chicken tenders w/dinner roll, sweet potato waffle fries, baked beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Chicken tenders w/roll or corn dog, sweet potato waffle fries, baked beans.

Middle school lunch: Chicken tender

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, May 10— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, cereal bar.

Elementary lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich or PB&J “Uncrustable,” tomato soup, crackers, vegetables with dip, strawberries, frozen yogurt.

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, muffin, pancakes, Nutri Grain bar, yogurt parfait.

HS lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich or PB&J “Uncrustable” or oriental chicken salad, tomato soup, crackers, vegetables/dip, strawberries, mandairn oranges.

Friday, May 11— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or cinnamon roll, hard cooked egg.

Elementary lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, dinner roll, steamed corn, applesauce, mixed fruit.

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, “Gripz” graham crackers, cinnamon roll, Pop Tart, sausage links.

HS lunch: Chicken nuggets or salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, dinner roll, sweet potato souffle, applesauce, blueberries.

Monday, May 14— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or french toast sticks, sausage links.

Elementary lunch: Mini corn dogs or fish sticks, potato wedges, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce, sliced pears.

w/dinner roll or mini corn dogs, sweet potato fries, baked beans.

High school lunch: Chicken tender wrap or corn dog, sweet potato waffle fries, baked beans.

Tuesday, May 15— Breakfast in all buildings: Bagel and cream cheese or Lumberjack or cereal and cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Cheeseburger meatloaf, biscuit, mashed potatoes, peas, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Turkey & gravy or cheeseburger meatloaf, biscuit, mashed potatoes, peas.

Middle school lunch: Turkey & gravy or cheeseburger meatloaf, biscuit, mashed potatoes, peas.

High school lunch: Turkey & gravy or cheeseburger meatloaf, biscuit, mashed potatoes, peas.

Wednesday, May 16— Breakfast in all buildings: Breakfast egg wrap or assorted bread or cereal and graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Hot ham & cheese, tomato soup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Cheezy dippin’ bites or ham sandwich, tomato soup.

Middle school lunch: French toast w/cheese omelet or pork carnita sandwich, roasted baby red potatoes, warm cinnamon apples.

High school lunch: HS Cookout Brat or hot dog, baked chips, baked beans, ice cream treat, garden bar, fruit choices.

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, muffin, oatmeal, french toast sticks, sausage links.

HS lunch: “Brunch Lunch,” cheese omelet, donut, sausage links, juice, hash browns, salsa, orange wedges, (grilled chicken salad option).

Tuesday, May 15— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or Mini Cinni, smoothie.

Elementary lunch: Mandarin orange chicken or popcorn chicken, chow mein noodles, rice, green beans, carrots/dip, pineapple, strawberries, fortune cookie.

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, hard cooked egg, muffin, Pop Tart, donut holes, smoothie.

HS lunch: Mandarin orange chicken or chicken smackers, chow mein noodles, rice, green beans carrots/dip, applesauce, pineapple, fortune cookie.

Wednesday, May 16— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and cheese stick or ham & cheese bagel sandwich.

Elementary lunch: “Oodles of Noodles” with meat sauce or chicken alfredo, breadstick, garden salad bar, sliced peaches.

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

HS lunch: Penne pasta with meat sauce or chicken alfredo, breadstick, caesar salad, steamed broccoli, sliced apples, slushie frit cup.

Air Force ROTC scholarship to Doroff Adam Doroff, a member of the Amery Class of 2018, has been offered a U.S. Air Force ROTC Scholarship to attend Michigan Technological University. The scholarship will cover full tuition and fees. After completing all Air Force ROTC and academic degree requirements, Doroff will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. The Air Force ROTC scholarship program is highly competitive and selective with over 5,500 applications this year. Amery has a strong tradition of students earning U.S. Military ROTC scholarships.

BRIDGE Thursday Night Bridge Results 1st: Steve Wilhelm and Steve Sondreal 2nd: Jeff Reardon and Denny Psick 3rd: Peg Farmer and Bill Patterson

Amery Trail Days is set for Friday & Saturday, June 1 & 2

ADRC Elderly Nutriton Program Suggested Donation $4.00. Congregate diners and Home Deliver Meal participants please contact your meal site with meal reservations or cancellations. Please provide 24 hour notice.

Congregate Dining Meal Serving Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 11:30am Congregate Dining Locations in Polk County: Amery Congregational Church 715268-6818 . 201 Harriman Ave North, Amery Milltown Community Center 715-8255025. 301 2nd Ave SW, Milltown Meal sites are closed on Wednesdays unless otherwise specified. Menu

subject to change without notice. Bread and milk offered with all meals.

Thursday, May 10: Chicken chow mein with rice, broccoli, buttered bread, whipped gelatin fruit salad.

Friday, May 11: Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, cream style corn, rye bread and butter, cherry crisp with topping.

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After Effects

How will Valley residents respond to Cooper’s defeat?

The morning following “The Great Valley Runoff” was perhaps the oddest moment of my growing-up years.

It was as if we were surrounded by fog Columnist as we began that late August Friday.

Kevin Slimp The Hoffbrau was filled to capacity, with folks lined up at the door waiting to snag one of the coveted tables. The smell of bacon, eggs and coffee filled the air as voices reached almost deafening proportions.

You could tell who was seated at each table by the conversation. Cooper supporters seemed stunned. Many wondered if the previous evening had been a bad dream.

Bland supporters were boisterous, laughing and acting as if their mayor had the election “in the bag” all along.

At 7:34 a.m., “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland entered the ‘Brau, shaking hands with well-wishers and beaming from ear to ear.

It was obvious many, myself included, felt relief the election was behind us.

Even though I wasn’t old enough to vote, I had been pulled into the drama of the election just like everyone else in the Valley.

It was as if a heavy weight had been lifted and our town could return to normal, as if there is such a thing.

As the morning passed, the conversation shifted from the election results to other matters. Word was beginning to spread that Vera Pinrod’s quick exit from the ballot count was a result of pneumonia.

There was much concern when Mrs. Pinrod left her left her election coordinator’s post in an ambulance on Thursday night. The good folks of the Valley were thankful she hadn’t suffered a heart attack or stroke, but knew pneumonia is dangerous, especially for someone of advancing years.

Farmers seemed to be taking a rare morning off to enjoy a late breakfast and a break from the stress of the previous months. A few had attended wrestling matches at the Spring County Fair on Thursday evening. I overheard Boyd Sanders telling his companions he was certain he had heard a snap as Dory Funk Jr. tightened his “spinning

toe hold” on the Sheik.

It was good to see my community discuss something besides the election. I took a breath and thought about Mary Ann. She was so happy when she received the blue ribbon just two days earlier at the Spring County Fair FFA competition. She and I had exercised our sheep together for months as we prepared for the annual event.

My entry, Archibald, didn’t place, but it was just as well. My reward was seeing Mary Ann elated as she hugged Snowflake, then rushed over to hug me.

By lunch, the town was buzzing about other matters. Undoubtedly, the most important was an appearance by Tangi Blevins & the Heavenly Hosts later that evening at the fair. Throughout the day, cassette and CD players were humming the tune: Turn Your Radio On And listen to the music in the air.

Turn Your Radio On, heaven’s glory share.

Back at the radio station, things weren’t quite as lively. Raymond had cancelled his show on Friday afternoon, instead airing syndicated network programming.

Elbert Lee Jones, Marvin Walsh, Earl Goodman and Raymond sat around the station conference table in stunned silence for hours, interrupted now and then by an outburst by Marvin or Earl.

“I just don’t believe it,” Marvin lamented.

Earl chimed in, “It can’t be real. It all started when Vera left and that newspaper woman was put in charge.”

“You have to demand a recount!”

Walsh shouted toward Raymond.

Cooper didn’t respond. At 4:30, he stood up and left the building. His followers sat in silence for a few minutes.

At the Hoffbrau, Iris Long sat with Juliet Stoughton.

“What’s next for you?” Iris asked.

“You know,” Juliet responded, “I think I’ll go to the fair. I hear there’s a popular singer there tonight.”

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Schaffer Manufacturing Helping Young Welders

Hats off to Steve Schaffer and the Schaffer Manufacturing Company of Milltown for their support of young people from Webster High School who have an interest in welding.

Mr. Schaffer and his company recently donated welding equipment and other materials to Webster High School to be used in their Tech Education classes. As a result, several students have been working toward achieving their certification in welding. Such certification indicates an advanced level of proficiency and safety. It also tells prospective employers We love to hear that they are skilled and

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Schaffer Manufacturing, which employs about 80 people, is a custom metal fabrication company. In addition to OEM product offerings, they have been active supporters of local causes. Mr. Schaffer stated that helping our young people develop skills will help them achieve success in their careers…and can also assist local businesses that need such workers.

The Webster Tech Education instructor, Ray Ward, brought his welding students to tour Schaffer Manufacturing and to get one-onone coaching from the Company’s professional welders. The students received tips on welding and also learned about welding as a career.

These students will soon be competing in a statewide welding competition.

Nursing Home Week

May 13-19, 2018

Golden Age Manor Sunday, May 13th - 1:30 p.m. Mother’s Day Tea Happy Mother’s Day Monday, May 14th 10 a.m. Poetry 1:30 p.m. Vicky’s Variety Show 3:15 p.m. Church Tuesday, May 15th 10 a.m. Sing-a-long 1:30 p.m. Music with Tony Wednesday, May 16th 1:30 p.m. Concrete Cowboy Thursday, May 17th 1:30 p.m. Country Music with Relan 2:30 p.m. Deronda Lutheran serving Friday, May 18th 1:30 p.m. Fairy Garden Saturday, May 19th 1:30 p.m. Prom w/music by Jim Armstrong Plus our regularly scheduled programs!

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Polk-Burnett awards $56,250 in community service scholarships CENTURIA –Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative awarded $56,250 to the sons and daughters of co-op members in Class of 2018 through its Community Service Scholarship program. Forty-five scholarship recipients will each receive $1,250 to continue their education after high school.

“Polk-Burnett’s scholarship program is unique because it is based on community service, not academic grades, athletic performance or financial need,” said Joan O’Fallon, communications director for the cooperative. “This is an opportunity to recognize young people who make a difference in the lives of others, according to our co-op principles. We had an outstanding group of candidates this year. We thank all who applied and appreciate their community service.”

Polk-Burnett’s Community Service Scholarship recipients for 2018 are: Co-op District 1 Brett Carlson, Osceola High School Luke Ekstrom, Osceola High School Reagan Ekstrom, Osceola High School Brett Johnson, Amery High School Colter White, Osceola High School Co-op District 2 Sawyer Brice, St. Croix Falls High School Katie Herrick, St. Croix Falls High School Aaron Riley, St. Croix Falls High School Addie McCurdy, St. Croix Falls High School Claire Scharfenberg, St. Croix Falls High School Isabelle Jensen, Luck High School Madison Smith, St. Croix Falls High School Co-op District 3 Bennett Hellie, Amery High School Mitchell Kastanek, Amery High School Madeline Anderson, Clear Lake High School Mason Henke, Amery High School Alex Thomsen, Amery High School Sawyer Dodge, Amery High School Hunter Kuhn, Amery High School Co-op District 4 Asher Cress, Unity High School Briana Peterson, Unity High School Kalli Christenson, St. Croix Falls High School Co-op District 5 Lauren Hafner, Stillwater High School Rachel Harriman, Stillwater High School Brienna Johnson, Stillwater High School Skyler Ruetz, Cumberland High School Skylar Kazmierski, St. Croix Falls High School Co-op District 6 Leigha Priske-Olson, Siren High School Trent Kuechenmeister, Frederic High School Trevor Vollendorf, Grantsburg High School Ciara DeLozier, Unity High School Greta Johnson, Siren High School Co-op District 7 David Saly, Minneapolis-Washburn High School Damon Venner, O’Gorman Catholic School Jason Kraus, Academy of Holy Angels Diana Hoernemann, Mound Westonka High School Joelle Hoernemann, Mound Westonka High School Co-op District 8 Joseph Formanek, Webster High School Ben Weber, Woodbury High School Lily Jansa, Centennial High School Co-op District 9 Troy Woodman, Webster High School Amy Stanford, Siren High School Rebecca Drohman, Grantsburg High School Kalvin Watt, Grantsburg High School Jenna Burton, Frederic High School Since 1987, Polk-Burnett has awarded more than $655,000 to high school seniors. Scholarship recipients demonstrate community service and their parents are members of the co-op.

Polk-Burnett’s scholarship program does not affect electric rates; it is funded with unclaimed capital credits that otherwise would be forfeited to the state.

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Golf course sections included in this issue What a beautiful weekend! Like someone said, you can almost see right before your eyes the flowers growing and the trees Pounding budding. It is an exciting time of the year!

Sunday afterPavement noon was finalPam Humpal ly my chance to try and clean out the flower gardens, and haul some of those leaves away. Probably some of it should have been done in the Fall but, oh well, it looks better now.

It’s fun to start cleaning the leaves away to discover new little plants underneath. Good Luck with your outdoor projects.

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers (and soon-to-be mothers) across the country! A very special Mother’s Day greeting to my mother-in-law, Phyllis; my daughter-in-laws, Ariel and Rachel; my sister, Joanne; my sister-in-laws, Elaine, Patty, Peg and Shari. Enjoy your special day!

The Amery FFA Chapter and Amery Country Store welcomes you to the 8th Annual Farm In The City Day this Saturday, May 12, from 7 to 11:30am. A free-will offering breakfast will be served including pancakes, breakfast links, milk and coffee. There will also be a petting zoo for the kids.

The Amery Country Store is located on the south end of Amery on Hwy 46.

An Open House is planned for NEXTGEN in Amery on Saturday, May 12, from 9am-2pm. They are now offering Dixie Chopper

Lawn Mowers so stop by and see the new line. Brats and hot dogs will be served from 11am-1pm.

Now that the weather has finally turned around, it is time to think about golf. Included in this issue are special sections for the Amery and Clear Lake courses with information on how to play each hole and a Summer schedule for the courses. Thank you to the club managers for your assistance in gathering info and pictures for the special sections.

of the products and services they have to offer along with specials, hours, locations, phone numbers and websites. Anyone wishing to be a part of the AFP Lake Edition please contact me by May 22.

Also in the AFP Lake Edition will be a special map with the locations of garage sales for the annual Amery Trail Days celebration on Friday & Saturday, June 1 & 2. To get your sale marked on the map simply place a 1 col x 2 inch ad in the Amery Free Press for $22. Please drop off your garage sale information by May 23.

This is National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Thank you to the teachers for their dedication and commitment to be there for the students.

Everything you do is greatly appreciated!

Next week is National Nursing Home Week. Golden Age Manor and Willow Ridge Healthcare have some fun and exciting activities, along with the regular schedule, planned for the residents. Take some time out of your day to visit at your local nursing homes. I guarantee it will make someone’s day!

On Tuesday, May 29, the Amery Free Press will be publishing our annual Lake Edition. That issue will be mailed to our regular subscribers plus hand delivered around Lake Wapogassett, Bear Trap Lake and Lake Magnor.

It’s a great opportunity for area businesses to inform our readers

“We Are The Champions”…Yes our women’s bowling team took first place this year in our league at Club 53. I am very proud to say that I am part of this team who is fun-loving, and even a bit crazy at times, but that’s all part of the fun times! Way to go girls! On our weekend get-away we even took the trophy with us to capture photos of us girls and the trophy enjoying our little adventure.

Needless to say, there were tons of laughter!

Have a great week, and once again, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

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The Amery Free Press is seeking a writer to tell compelling stories about our community. The editor is the primary generator of news for our print and online editions. If you can see beyond the obvious, spot the little things that make our community special and share them with our readers, we may have the ideal job for you.

Interested candidates should demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, enthusiasm for the news and an eye for detail and design. Familiarity with AP style, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop and photography are preferred for this position, which includes some night and weekend work.

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We are open to scheduling options if applicable Must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid drivers license Contact info: Human Resources office: 715-716-4979 Email: ekunze@lakesidefoods.com Lakeside Foods main office: 715-243-7367 Address: 660 North 2nd Street New Richmond, WI 54017 M/F/D/V Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Office Assistant •Provide general clerical, administrative and receptionist work •Telephone protocol and Microsoft Office applications is required •Associates degree or equivalent •1-year job related experience is a must

Send resume to Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446, New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com No phone calls please www.CricketsBarAndGrill.com

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The School District of Turtle Lake is Accepting Applications for:

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835 15th St. Clayton Call Dave 715-419-3313 Renew Your Amery Free Press subscription by calling 715-268-8101

FULL-TIME CUSTODIAN The District has an immediate opening for a full-time custodian. This position is for general cleaning and light maintenance duties. Hours during the school year are 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm with regular business hours during the summer months. An application and job description can be obtained from our website or by calling the District Office (715-986-4470).

For more information, contact Craig Hohlfeld, Buildings Supervisor at 715-986-4470, Ext. 2033 or chohlfeld@turtlelake.k12.wi.us.

Application deadline: Until filled.

Applications may be obtained from our website: www.turtlelake.k12.wi.us by clicking on “District” and the “Employment” or by contacting the District Office at 715-986-2597.

The School District of Turtle Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

SETUP/PARTS & SERVICE TECHNICIAN Small Engine Sales and Servicing Dealer in Scandia, MN is seeking applications for Part-time and Full-time help with wage depending on experience.

PLEASE STOP IN FOR APPLICATION OR QUESTIONS. 21240 Olinda Trail N • Scandia, MN 55073 Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am - 6pm; Fri 9am-5pm & Sat 8am-Noon or Contact Rick 651-433-4668 • lerouxsallseason@hotmail.com

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Class B CDL Driver

Ferrellgas, a nationwide leader in the propane industry, is looking for a full time Class B Driver in Osceola, WI Apply online at: www.ferrellgas.com REQUIREMENTS: •Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

•High School Diploma or equivalent •At least 1 year driving experience •Class A or B CDL license with air brake, hazmat, and tanker endorsements •Clean driving record

Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

Dietary Aide/Cook ~Full Time Position~

Starting Wage: $10.40-$12.00/hr As a Polk County, WI. Employee you will be benefit eligible including Health Insurance, Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, WRS Retirement, etc. Please call for more information or apply online now!

Deadline to Apply: 5/28/2018 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

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

Deadline for the Classified page is Friday noon

PM and NOC shifts, with PT and FT availability

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Quality Inspector

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2nd Shift - 8-1/2 hour days 5 days a week 2:30-11:30 pm

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Behavioral Health Case Manager Behavioral Health Government Center Full-time/Non-Exempt Position Wage: DOQ Provides coordinated care & treatment programming which provides a range of treatment, rehabilitation & support services through an identified treatment program to ensure ongoing therapeutic involvement, individual's treatment, rehabilitation and support services in the community for persons with chronic mental illness. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral science or a related field with 1,000 hours of supervised post-degree clinical experience with chronically menatally ill persons.

Accepting applications until Filled

•Minimum of 1 year prior inspection experience in a plastics manufacturing environment •SPC knowledge •Proficient in use of measurement tools, such as calipers and micrometers •Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word, Excel •Demonstrated skills of accuracy and attention to detail •Knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

ALL POSITIONS INCLUDE EVERY OTHER WEEKEND

Send resume to Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446, New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com No phone calls please

School District of Clear Lake Instrumental Music (Band) Position Job Title: Instrumental Music (Band) - Upper Elementary through 12th Grade Thermal Plastic Design, Inc.

H.R. Contact: Nick Gilles, 7-12 Principal ngilles@clwarriors.org Contact Phone: 715-263-2113

Job Description: Full-Time teacher of Instrumental Music at both the Clear Lake Elementary and Jr./Sr. High Schools. Includes working with students in the upper Elementary neral Responsibilities: Assure correct material, components, and packaging are at work stations, clean and (grades 4-6) and Jr./Sr. High (grades 7-12) intain auxiliary equipment, return all materials, components and packaging to inventory when complete, rform cycle counts as directed.

Schools to provide developmentally appro1st shift Hours 4 -10 hour days with priate instruction to all ages and ability levels overtime as required ysical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and in an individual and large ensemble setting. ***** ar. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee requently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands occasionally climb or balance, and to stoop, Qualifications: Applicants must possess or eel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Required: ability to handle avy objects including 55 lb containers repeatedly and moving 250 lb barrels with the assistance of a be hand able to obtain the appropriate WI DPI lit. censure to teach Instrumental Music. st

Mold Maker

Purchasing/ Inventory Control

Requirements: Ability to effectively provide instrumental music instruction in a multiage, collaborative, and progressive Music department that is shared between two buildher desired traits: Material handling experience, experience in an plastic injection molding environment, ings. Desired characteristics include: student aight truck driver.1st shift Hours 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. & centered, flexible, motivating, interest in 3rd shift Hours 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. technology integration into music instrucfers Competitive wages and excellent***** benefits. Qualified applicants can apply in person nding a resume to: tion, professional collaborative personality, Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. big picture thinker, desire and ability to lead 1116 East Pine Street students to high quality public/community/ 1st shift, 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager competition performances. ***** Email: hr@tdimolding.com View us and the on line: View us on job line: descriptions www.tdimolding.com How to Apply: Application materials acceptwww.tdimolding.com ed online via WECAN See job posting on WECAN for application requirements.

T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and exhttps://wecan.education.wisc.edu/ cellent benefits. View job descriptions on Facebook or on the website. Qualified apApplications will be accepted until May 7, plicants can apply in person or by sending 2018, or until the position is filled. Please ina resume to: clude a cover letter, resume with references, letters of recommendation, and copies of liThermal Plastic Design, Inc. censure and transcripts.

1116 East Pine Street St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Employer: School District of Clear Lake, 1101 Attn: H.R. Manager 3rd. St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Facebook: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. Job Address: Same as employer Email: hr@tdimolding.com View us on line: www.tdimolding.com School Website: www.clwarriors.org

mpetencies: Able to properly operate basic hand tools (wrench, screw driver, hammer, etc). Knowledge of ability to learn IQMS, mixers and dryers. Ability to read and write English. Basic shop math. Must become k truck operator certified. Items on this list will be verified or demonstrated through satisfactory mpletion of the defined probationary period.

1st shift Hours 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. *****

Molding Technician Mold Maintenance

Polk County Government Center

Full-time - Non-Exempt Position

Starting Wage: DOQ

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

Deadline to apply: May 15, 2018

215 Birch St. W, Amery

A Precision Plastic Custom Injection Molding Thermal Design, Inc. Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers ASeeking Precision qualified Custom candidate for Injection position of: Molding Company Specializing in Material Handler A.M. to 3:00seeking P.M. 1 shift Hours 7:00 Engineering Polymers qualified candidate forareposition b Description: Ensure adequate levels of correct materials at work station toof: run jobs

Public Health Nurse

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

School District of Clear Lake Jr./Sr. High School Special Education (grades 7-12) Teaching Position Job Title: Jr./Sr. High School Special Education (grades 7-12) H.R. Contact: Nick Gilles, 7-12 Principal ngilles@ clwarriors.org 715-263-2113 Job Description: The School District of Clear Lake is seeking a qualified, innovative, special education teacher, with a child-centered educational philosophy. An ideal candidate possesses the ability to work in a collaborative environment focused on improving student achievement and helping students meet individualized learning goals. Additionally, candidates should have experience in, or knowledge of, the Common Core State Standards, co-teaching, inclusion, integrating technology into classroom instruction, and IEP forms and meetings. We are looking for team players that can see the big picture and are willing to work closely with Special Education students and their families! Candidates of all experience levels will be considered.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess or be able to obtain the appropriate WI DPI licensure to teach Special Education in any or all of the following areas: • Cross-Categorical 1801 • Cognitive Disabilities 1810 • Learning Disabilities 1811 How to Apply: Application materials accepted online via WECAN See job posting on WECAN for application requirements. https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/ Applications will be accepted until May 18, 2018, or until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, resume with references, letters of recommendation, and copies of licensure and transcripts.

Employer: School District of Clear Lake, 1101 3rd. St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Job Address: Same as employer School Website: www.clwarriors.org

MAY 8, 2018

Start as Receptionist/Secretary, and work up to Office Manager Full benefits.

Hours 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday.

Computer skills a must but will train for other duties.

POSITION OPENS JUNE 1

Preco is a premier provider of solutions for material processing that is completely unique with the combination of systems and services offered. We are a leading designer and manufacturer of precision automated processing systems for high speed and high accuracy cutting,perforating, welding, and other specialized industrial processing applications.

Located in Somerset and Hudson,Wisconsin, Preco is looking for talented, career oriented technical help to fuel our continued growth.

Drop off or send short resume to: DAVE’S AUTO BODY 1105 Cornwall Ave. P.O. Box 447 Amery, WI 54001 715-268-4360

Production Associates – 2nd, 3rd & Weekend Shifts, Somerset WI

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Price County Office of Administration Price County has an opening for ACCOUNTANT I. This is a professional accounting position primarily involved in the development, maintenance, implementation and review of a variety of the County’s financial policies, records and systems including the County budget and all other matters of financial or accounting management. The employee is expected to be well versed in computerized accounting system software, and is expected to exercise independent judgment in managing accounting problems and carrying out fiduciary duties. Employee in this position is required to develop and maintain effective relationships with other county departments, other agencies and the public. This position reports to the County Administrator.

This is a full-time, non-represented, exempt position with an annual salary range of $55,494 to $64,875.

Preference will be given to candidates with education and experience in the target area. A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, emailing a request to hroffice@co.price.wi.us or calling 715-339-6404.

Completed applications must be received by the Office of Administration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

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Juniors learn about the real world with ‘Mad City Money’

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Can you have a new car, a boat and two kids and still afford to eat?

This was one of the problems that members of the junior class had to solve on Wednesday.

Amery graduates have to pass Personal Finance as a requirement for graduation. Business & Information Technology teachers Cheryl Lee and Ramona Lockwood teach the course.

The idea is to be able to send high school graduates into the world with enough financial savvy to be able to make informed decisions and to be wise with their hard-earned money.

A classroom exercise of preparing a budget and balancing a checkbook can often be boring, so the Mad City Money Financial Literacy Simulation that all juniors at Amery participated in on April 27th threw in some real world twists and turns. This year, students from Clayton and Clear Lake also participated in the simulation.

Materials for the course were paid for by WESTconsin Credit Union and 30 community volunteers worked the event.

The students were briefed for a half hour before starting their life in Mad City, a fictional city in the future.

They were given jobs, income, a family and debt.

The students then had to visit merchants to select housing, transportation, food, household necessities, clothing, day care, and other wants and needs while building a budget. Community volunteers served as the merchants.

True to life, Fate visited each participant during the session delivering a windfall check or an unexpected bill.

Most participants are surprised to learn “I can’t have a big house and a new truck on my salary and still pay for day care and groceries.” Once the shock wears off, they reevaluate choices and manage their money effectively.

Students were given two and a half hours to separate needs from wants and make some mistakes.

The key is that mistakes could be made, and consequences suffered in a realistic, but safe, environment.

Mad City Money Volunteers Front Row: Danielle Andersen (WESTconsin Credit Union), Aaron Mork (WESTconsin Credit Union), Jeremy Ulrich (WESTconsin Credit Union), Megan Davis (Workforce Development or WITC) , Jordan Apecelli (UW-Barron County), Lindsey Pratt (WESTconsin Credit Union), Paul Isakson (Amery Mayor), Alison Blanchard (Property Executives Realty), Paul Shafer (AEDC), Dirk Prindle (Carlson SV), John Ebersohl (Community Member).

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(left)Aaron Mork helps a student make sense of his budget forms.

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(left)Students from Clayton and Clear Lake joined the simulation this year. Lots of math and reading of the fine print went on during the exercise.

Middle Row: Alex Burian (WESTconsin Investment Advisors), Tammy Jackson (WESTconsin Credit Union), Tom Marson (Amery Police Dept), Stephanie Binstock (Huntingon Bank), Natalie Keller (Amery Chevrolet), Milissa Stanley (Workforce Resource), Ashley Munroe (Workforce Resource), Josh Pratt (Arrow Building Center), Kay Erickson (Former Amery Mayor), Liane Peterson (Clear Lake Schools), Shari Overby (WESTconsin Credit Union), Elaine Molls (Clayton Schools),

Mike Rose (Amery Schools), Ann Richer (Community Member).

Back Row: Sam Olson (Amery Chevrolet), Erik Hellie (Noah Insurance), Steve Schmidt (SMC), Diana Martinson (Polk Burnett), Jackie VanHeukolm (Polk Burnett), Lisa Nick (Polk Burnett), Jeanette Thompson (Community Member), Lori Hoeft (McDonald’s), Lisa Novak (WCU Realty), Cheri Lee (Amery Schools).

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Hole No. 1 - Par 5

Hole No. 2 - Par 3

Blue 132 yards White 132 yards Gold 109 yards Red 109 yards

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.

(Low handicaps) Better players can gamble a little more by trying to hit your tee shot down the left side of the fairway. This will leave you a short to medium iron to this narrow green.

You should have a great oppportunity for a birdie.

Fairly short hole. Big bunker on the right side. Hit a short to medium iron to the left. If you miss the green, get your chip shot close.

Make the 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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Hole No. 3 - Par 4 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.

Hole No. 4 - Par 4 Blue 343 yards White 331 yards Gold 313 yards Red 313 yards With the slight dogleg left on the fairway, be careful. There is plenty of potential danger lurking. Hit your tee shot about 200-220 yards . . . a longer drive could put you into the woods straight ahead of you.

On your second shot, hit at least one more club than normal because you are going severely up hill. Be careful, there is a sand trap five yards short of the green that you can’t see from where you are hitting your second shot.

Par is a good score here!

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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.

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Hole No. 6 - Par 5

Hole No. 7 - Par 4

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.

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.

Blue 517 yards White 509 yards Gold 393 yards Red 393 yards

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Blue 344 yards White 321 yards Gold 291 yards Red 291 yards

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Hole No. 8 - Par 3

Hole No. 9 - Par 5

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.

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.

Blue 168 yards White 154 yards Gold 143 yards Red 139 yards

Blue 539 yards White 517 yards Gold 441 yards Red 434 yards

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 country 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.

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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Hole No. 10 - Par 4 Blue 356 yards White 356 yards Gold 307 yards Red 300 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.

Hole No. 11 - Par 3 Blue 166 yards White 145 yards Gold 134 yards Red 134 yards

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.

Hole No. 12 - 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.

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Hole No. 13 - Par 4 Blue 339 yards White 330 yards Gold 301 yards Red 301 yards

A chance to get a stroke back. Slight dogleg left. Large trap on the left really causes a problem, stay short of this trap.

There is also a fairway trap on the right.

A three-wood would be a good choice off the tee. A mid-iron to a receptive green gives you a good chance to hit this green. Stay away from bunker on the right side of the green.

(Low handicaps) Low and high handicappers will play this hole the same. The fairway narrows as you get towards the green.

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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.

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Hole No. 15 - Par 3 Blue 140 yards White 126 yards Gold 114 yards Red 108 yards

You need a short to medium iron to reach a green that is guarded by a bunker on the front left and on the back right.

Just make sure you hit the ball solid, as there is a water hazard between the tee and the green.

Stay calm, as you have a chance for a good score here.

(Low handicaps) With a pin anywhere except back left, with the ball on a tee and a short iron in your hand, be aggressive. Lots of room between the water and the green.

Blue 507 yards White 488 yards Gold 441 yards Red 441 yards

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.

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Hole No. 17 - Par 4 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.

Hole No. 18 - Par 3 Blue 214 yards White 175 yards Gold 164 yards Red 164 yards

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.

They are thirsty, also, so they will take you on, put your money on it and we will see you inside the clubhouse Thanks for playing Amery Golf Course.

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Health Benefits of Golf You may underestimate the amazing health benefits you gain every time you step out on the links. From improving your state of mind to increasing your physical fitness, a day on the course provides advantages for your overall health.

If you have ever felt guilty when stepping away from your hectic schedule to enjoy a round of golf – stop.

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According to the American Heart Association, walking briskly can lower your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

A recent study reported by the World Golf Foundation shows that walking three 18-hole rounds per week will provide enough exercise for weight maintenance for all ages.

In addition to your current physical fitness routines, mix in a few rounds of golf to add enjoyment to your workout.

Check out these other facts the WGF found during its review: • Playing 18 holes and riding in a cart will account for 1,300 calories burned, whereas walking the same 18 holes and carrying your clubs will burn an average of 2,000 calories.

• Walking the average 18-hole course equals a 5-mile hike and will generally meet the 10,000 steps-per-day guideline, recommended by many physicians.

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The next time someone gives you a hard time about spending too much time on the links, don’t be afraid to teach them one of these fascinating statistics.

Boost Your Mood The National Institutes of Health states there is limited evidence related to golf and mental health. However, it does report that the physical activity required has a direct effect on mental well-being.

According to the American Psychological Association, exercise is not only beneficial to short-term mental health; research has shown that it can even alleviate long-term depression.

It also is tied to improving issues such as high-blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis. This is largely due to pleasant endorphins being released throughout your body while you’re active.

Be Part of a Social Circle While a game of golf can certainly be relaxing while playing solo, it also should be enjoyed amongst a group of enthusiasts. Take advantage of scrambles or other events in which players are encouraged to team up and compete.

The NIH states that being social helps behavioral, psychosocial and physiological health.

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The PGA offers these tips to make sure your group doesn’t fall behind the players in front of you: • Walk at a reasonable speed between shots.

• Begin planning your next shot as you approach the ball.

• When you reach your ball, check the lie, select your club, visualize your swing and play the shot; this should take no more than 45 seconds.

• If you aren’t ready to play when it is your turn, encourage one of your fellow players to play.

Maintain Course Integrity You should treat the golf course like your own yard. Here are some recommendations from the PGA on how to do this: • Always replace your divots, which are caused by the ball disrupting the turf on impact. You can use the toe of your shoe to kick in the turf around the edges of the divot or fill the divot with

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the soil and seed mixture provided by the course.

• Bring a rake into the bunker with you and cover up your footprints and ball mark when you complete your shot.

• If you lay down the flagstick, lay it off the green to prevent doing any damage to the green.

• Never run on the course, and avoid driving your cart too fast. These actions can damage the turf and leave unsightly marks on the course.

Player Respect One of the most important aspects of golf is good sportsmanship. Follow these recommendations to make sure you’re playing with respect: • Avoid stepping on your fellow players’ putting lines, which can disturb the green and affect the shot.

• Do not stand where you might distract a fellow player, and don’t move during his shot.

• Never make any noise when your fellow player is preparing to putt.

• While others are putting, hold the flagstick at arm’s length so the flag doesn’t flutter in the breeze, and make sure your shadow doesn’t fall across the hole or line.

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Get the most out of your hybrid In the late 1990s, hybrid clubs were introduced to promote higher and more accurate shots.

While certain circumstances are best left to a traditional iron, a hybrid certainly has its place in every golf bag.

Like regular irons, hybrid clubs are numbered to signify the distance it can carry a ball. While the true number will vary from golfers with different experience levels, the LPGA estimates these numbers for the ranges each one can achieve.

• 3-hybrid: men, 170-220 yards; women, 125-180.

• 4-hybrid: men, 160-210 yards; women: 120-170.

• 5-hybrid: men, 150-200 yards; women, 115-160.

The Professional Golf Association suggests a hybrid club will move a ball about 5 to 8 yards farther than a regular iron. While that might seem like a small number, it can make the difference in setting up a perfect putt or chip shot.

Improve Accuracy The larger head on a hybrid club gives golfers more room for error, helping improve accuracy if the shot is a little off. While taking shots from the fairway, casual golfers will find it easier to set themselves up for success.

For the best accuracy, it’s important to use your iron stance rather than how you would swing with a wood. Set up with the ball in mid stance and swing down toward the ball, making a divot just beyond its position.

Hybrid-tee shots should be set up lower than usual.

Make sure to leave no more than a quarter of the ball above the club’s head level. When teeing off, use the same swing as one with a fairway wood — level and sweeping, not the up-swinging motion used with a driver.

Hybrid vs. Iron Situations Since a hybrid club provides a deeper center of gravity, they make it much easier to send a ball high in the air with little spin. You’ll see the most success when using these as approach shots when you are in reach of the green.

Traditional irons keep the trajectory low, which gives your ball a chance to travel further once it lands. They are ideal for second shots on a par 5 when you need the extra help.

Teaching Kids to Golf If you love the game of golf, what’s better than passing on that passion to the young people in your life? Teaching golf to children can be a rewarding experience. By offering up your insights on the sport, you’re creating a new generation of golfers who will appreciate the game as much as you do.

The key to supporting a child with lifelong respect and love for the game is patience. While we are not all trained with the expertise to instruct others at a high level, we can all use a patient approach to teach kids the basics of golf.

This can include general swing guidelines, rules of the game and course etiquette. Let your child start in the backyard with a set of clubs before taking them to the course. Create a positive atmosphere that makes learning the game an enjoyable experience.

Kids who grow up enjoying playing the game of golf are likely to continue the hobby throughout their lives, and will also likely pass it on to others. So by teaching golf to a child from a young age, you’re actually preserving the health of the sport you love so dearly.

Keep It Fun More important than teaching them how to hit the perfect putt or most powerful drive, having fun is the most vital message to get across to a young golfer.

Rather than being an overbearing coach focused on technique and ball-striking, let your kid have at it. Encourage her to follow her creative spirit and hit the ball in a way that feels natural to her.

The key is to foster a love for the action of hitting the ball with the club; leave it up to her to determine how best to achieve this. Giving kids the freedom to explore the game will help them appreciate the activity.

Keep the focus on fun out of the gates so your son or daughter wants to keep coming back for more.

Make Your Own Hole Before taking little Johnny or Jill to the course for the real deal, dig a hole in your yard to simulate the putting green.

Starting with the short game can be a great way to teach your youngster the overall point of the game: to hit the ball in the hole.

Your child will like the overall reward of making a shot, and you’ll reap the benefits of training the next game’s next great.

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152 yards, uphill

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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

Hole No. 5 - Par 4 309 yards, dogleg left

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.

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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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.

It’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.

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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.

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.

Final note— When playing the Clear Lake Golf Course, remember all of the greens hold well. Hit your approach shots to the flag to leave yourself a shorter putt. On most holes it will be to your advantage to try and keep the ball below the hole for the easiest putting.

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Basics for Beginners While spectating on television or in person, it’s easy to get the impression that it’s easy to excel at golf.

The professionals you watch drive the ball with swings that look effortless, sink holes with long-distance putts and overcome hazards with ease. In reality, each shot has been refined by years of mistakes, overcoming obstacles and dedicated practice.

Golf is not a game you can just jump in to and expect to succeed.

Lessons Matter Sure, while golfing with a group of seasoned veterans, they will be willing to give you advice as you get started.

The problem with this is each one might have a different swing or style that works for them. The best way to learn is by taking lessons from a PGA-accredited instructor. Once you learn the basics, it will be easier to tweak your game to find what works best for you.

What’s in Your Bag?

Practice Make Perfect

You can spend a small fortune on a quality set of clubs, but without understanding how to use them, their promise will go unrealized. When you’re just getting started, it’s best to keep it simple. Invest in an affordable set and make learning the priority, not buying the latest and greatest.

Professional rules state that golfers can carry up to 14 clubs in their bags.

However, as a beginner, there are only a few types of equipment you will really need.

Make sure to pack a driver, putter, sand wedge, fairway wood, a few irons and the ever-important pitching wedge.

These clubs are most forgiving to an amateur swing while providing the most air.

Even if you can’t find the time to practice at the golf course, you can always work on your swing in your own backyard. Your neighbors might not appreciate you driving balls if you live in a busy community, but you should still perfect your stance with ghost swings.

There also are great tools to use while practicing at home. Invest in a chipping net to get a feel for your short game or create a small putting green with slopes and other obstacles you struggle with on the course.

In due time, you will be a hero on the course, giving advice to those just beginning.

Yardage markers are visible at each tee-box location

Welcome to Wolter’s Shoreview Supper Club •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

Slumberland Furniture invites you to “drive” in for new home furnishings!

HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. Wed.-Fri. $1 off Beer & Cocktails • $1 off Appetizers

1 mile north of Amery, 1/4 mile west on H Phone 715-268-8774

MATTRESS SETS

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

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Another season of golf is underway

Welcome to Nilssen’s Market Stop in for . . . *Award Winning Meats *Groceries *Liquor & Beer

Good Lu with y ck o golf ga ur me!

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 8 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.

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Clear Lake Golf Club welcomes you!

100 Golf Drive, Clear Lake • 715-263-2500

WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS $14.00 for 9 holes

WEEKDAYS $10.00 for 9 holes 7 DAYS A WEEK 18 holes $25.00 includes cart

Memberships Available

Fully stocked Pro Shop . . . Watch for promotions throughout the year

DRIVING RANGE Open to the public

Open Daily Sun Up to Sun Down

Small Bucket $2.00 Large Bucket $4.00

Please call for tee times

715-263-2500 Banquet Facilities Available