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WCCO is ‘Goin’ to the Lake’ in Amery

the poorest country in the western Hemisphere. CHI is celebrating five years in its efforts, and the work is starting to pay off.

They’ve concentrated many of their efforts in one of Haiti’s poorest mountain villages.

Last year, through fundraising

With those words, WCCO-CBS TV, out of Minneapolis/St. Paul, informed Paul Shafer, Executive Director of the Amery Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), that they would be fi lming one of their popular ‘Goin’ to the Lake’ segments in Amery this summer.

WCCO does ‘Goin to the Lake’ segments on weekends in June, July and August. They travel out to communities in their viewing area and feature a different city each weekend during their news casts over 2 evenings. It’s been a popular segment for a number of years with ‘Frank and Amelia’ visiting a number of cities in our area, including New Richmond, Rice Lake and Chetek.

In October of 2016, Shafer contacted Frank Vascellero, WCCO news anchor, to inquire about a ‘Goin’ to the Lake’ segment in Amery. He attached a full list of activities that could be featured during such a visit, mentioning that a focal point could be a ‘Music on the River’ outdoor concert and car show.

Shafer says the initial response from WCCO was encouraging. “They liked the list of potential activities and our enthusiasm, and asked that we contact them, again, in March of 2017,” says Shafter.

Vascellero copied Matt Liddy, Executive Producer WCCO-TV, on the response ‘to improve the odds that one of them remembered to champion Amery for the summer of 2017.’

With positive support from the Boards of the AEDC, Community Club and the Promotion Committee, Shafer sent a follow up to Vascellero on March 7 about Amery’s interest. The response was that they would be doing their selecting in April. Four additional colleagues at WCCO were

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Six Amery students and three adult chaperones from Journey Church will accompany Paul Elbing on his next medical mission to Haiti. Back row (left to right) are Paul Elbing, Annie Braaten, Jen Luchtenburg, and Frank Fore. Front row (left to right) are Olivia Braaten, Annie Lorsung, Dylan Matter, Ruth Elmer, Esmee Luchtenburg, and Lily Elmer.

Giving of themselves

Amery youth gear up for Haiti mission

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Six Amery High School students have been doing a lot of extra fundraising lately. Since last fall, those students, all members of Journey Church (formerly First Baptist), have been saving

up—not to do something not for themselves, but something for others.

They’ll travel in a trip of a lifetime with Dr. Paul Elbing, who lends his experience to Community Health Intitiative (CHI) Haiti, a group that provides medical, health and wellness support to

About that sign...

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

No doubt about it, the signs that point to Amery are in serious need of a facelift.

The issue has fallen to the back burner in recent years, so much so that it hasn’t really been on anyone’s to-do list—until last month.

The city has four ‘billboard’ type

signs, one that’s been completely torn down coming from New Richmond on Highway 64, and three others that are sorely in need of repair—one coming from Baldwin on 63, and two others north of town on Highway 8. The city pays the individual property owners $240 annually to lease space for the signs.

Thanks to Peter Henry’s initiative SEE SIGN PAGE TWO

An eastbound Amery sign that sits on private property on Highway 8 has become a source of debate among the property owner, adjacent sign builder Peter Henry, and city, state and county officials.

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HAITI: Group plans brat stand fundraiser May 26 & 27 at Dick’s Fresh Market FROM PAGE ONE

at Amery Elementary School, Elbing’s group was able to install toilets in the village, a simple addition that improved quality of life and health for the residents exponentially. Once ridiculed for its poverty, the village is starting to garner a lot of local attention, and envy.

CHI takes five one-week trips to the village each year, each with a medical focus. And this June 10-17, the six Amery students and three of their chaperones from Journey Church will tag along as Elbing offers medical support.

“We can see people with diabetes and high blood pressure and other things, and we can actually provide them with medicine,” says Elbing. “And we’re able to track that and see if it’s made any difference in their overall health.”

CHI volunteers hope to provide Haitians with a better lifestyle, especially in terms of health and wellness.

“We go in there saying ‘how can we help you,’ instead of telling them what they should do, like typical Americans are sometimes. So the villagers have

been empowered and they’re part of the decision making team.”

Elbing says that while a majority of the population has cell phones, very few have access to places to charge them.

The team was able to install a solar powered streetlight that also offered a charging station.

Elbing says that while pictures can offer a glimpse into what life is like in Haiti, “There is no way to capture the smells, tastes, sounds, and touch,” he says.

Only visiting Haiti can offer that. And that’s exactly what these students will experience first hand.

The students and chaperones each need to raise about $2,000 total, which includes airfare and transportation, food, lodging, interpreters, and the medical supplies they’ll bring.

Their next fundraiser will be a brat stand at Dick’s Fresh Market May 26 & 27 from 10:30 to 2. Be sure to stop by for lunch and wish them well in their oncein-a-lifetime experience.

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The village in Haiti that six Amery students will visit looks a lot like this scene, with locals bathing and washing clothes in a muddy stream.

SIGN: Parks and Recreation committee to revisit sign compliance with DOT officials FROM PAGE ONE

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This westbound sign near Pure-N-Simple on Highway 8 could also be impacted if the eastbound sign is determined to be out of compliance.

WCCO: Visit planned for August 16-18, details TBA FROM PAGE ONE

copied on that response “to make sure this gets full consideration.”

It was April 17 when Shafer received official word that Amery would be part of WCCO’s 2017 “We’re ‘Goin’ to the Lake’ season.

WCCO will be coming to Amery on August 16, 17 and 18, with complete details yet to be announced. Shafer says the plan is for two people to be here on Wednesday, August 16. Then six more people will be here on August 17 and 18. The segments will air on Thursday and Friday, Au-

gust 17 and 18. They will be leaving after the 6pm news broadcast on Friday, August 18. So they will not be here for the entire performance of Lamont Cranston, Music on the River, on August 18.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase our community,” adds Shafer. “WCCO is the most watched news station in the Twin Cities and the exposure will be tremendous.”

Matt Liddy, the Executive Producer for this segment, indicated that final planning for the visit will be done in June. So stay tuned for more details.

in pursuing his own billboard sign for The Farm Table restaurant, the issue is now front and center again.

But now things are much more complicated than a fresh coat of paint.

In contention is the eastbound sign on Highway 8, which sits on private property on the north side of the road, east of the Highway 46 roundabout.

Henry has purchased his own property and gone through numerous zoning hoops to build a full size billboard roughly 100 feet east of the Amery sign. But according to Henry, he’s also been notified that the city’s signage on Highway 8 is no longer in compliance. Complicating the matter, he would also need to apply for a variance to be within the current proximity of the sign. That is, if it’s going to stay.

Along with Henry, Alicia Sargent, who owns the property with the sign, was also in attendance at the

April Parks and Rec meeting. Discussions about Henry partnering with the city to make his project into one large, all-inclusive sign seemed to cause tension with sargent, who suggested that a simple setback of ten feet further from the highway would put the existing sign in compliance again. Sargent also suggested that additional advertising space could be sold on the current sign, but did not elaborate on those plans.

The parties appear to have been dealing with both county zoning officials and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT), each providing different restrictions and requirements, and leaving the committee with more questions than answers.

The topic will once again be on the Parks and Recreation Committee agenda for May, dependent of the availability of DOT officials.

Online payments and reservations coming soon to Amerywisconsin.org

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Brought on by the need for an electronic campground reservation system, the city’s newly hired Management Analyst David Chanski has been given council approval to add campground reservations and more to the city’s website, amerywisconsin.org.

Residents and visitors will be soon be able to make reservations for many of the city’s

picnic shelters and facilities, including North Park campsites and the new Danielson Stage (bandshell), and pay for them online too.

The city’s website already had the capability for online payments, which simply hadn’t been taken advantage of to date, so no additional expense will be needed—outside of a few weeks of Chanski’s time.

Included in the list of new features will be online pay-

ments for utilities, which will allow residents to pay their utility bills online for a small service fee.

Stay tuned. If everything goes smoothly, Chanski hopes to have the capability added to the website in the coming weeks.

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MAY 12 Kids Dance Open Gym A Kids Dance Open Gym will be held in the Elementary gym from 6:15-8:15 pm. The event is a special open gym featuring Kids Dance, and interactive DJ for kids with free prizes, fun contests, up-tempo music & interactive dancing. Free family event.

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Ruby’s Pantry Ruby’s Pantry food distribtuion will be held at Amery’s First Congregational Church.

Doors open at 7:30, food distribution from 9-10:30. Donation is $20.

BOB JOHNSON

Turkey Crossing

MAY 12-13 Southern Fried Funeral Amery Congregational Church will present ‘Southern Fried Funeral,’ a big-hearted comedy about family, and an evening of fun, food and fellowship. Dinner will be served.

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

Call 715-268-7390 for tickets or information.

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Fun Day Enjoy Karaoke with Kar Jackers Entertainment at the Amery Area Community Center on May 14 from 3 p.m. to 5

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Why did the turkey cross the road? To get to Bob Johnson’s house! A handfull of turkeys visited Bob’s house near Little Falls this week to get their picture taken. One was even photo bombed by a stray pheasant.

p.m. Bring the family and have some fun! Light concessions available including adult beverages. There is no charge and this is open to the public.

MAY 15 High School Fine Arts Show Amery High School will host their annual Fine Arts Concert in the High School Auditorium. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Arrive early to enjoy artwork on display in the lobby.

Ron Johnson Mobile Office

nance.

Suicide Awareness Walk A second annual 5k walk and run for suicide awareness will be held at Pine Park in Balsam Lake. Fundraising and registration proceeds benefit the Polk County Mental Health Task Force. This year will feature a personal message from speaker Tony Dungy. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., fee is $10. For registration and fundraising informaiton visit mentalhealthpolk.org.

Amery Airport’s annual Fly-In breakfast, held from 7 to 11 at the Amery Regional Airport.

JUNE 4 Sunday Fun Day Enjoy Karaoke with Kar Jackers Entertainment at the Amery Area Community Center on June 4 from 3pm-5pm.

Bring the family and have some fun! Light concessions available including adult beverages. There is no charge and this is open to the public.

A representative from Senator Ron Johnson’s office will be at the Clear Lake Village Hall from 1 to 2 p.m. Constituents with concerns about specific federal agencies such as social security or medicare should attend to share their specific experience.

Garden Club

Living with Chronic Pain

The May meeting for the Amery Area Garden Club has been moved to May 25.

The group will be planing at Schumacker Park. Members should meet there at 11 a.m.

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Dr. Jacqueline Peterson will be at the Amery Area Community Center on June 8 at 1 p.m. to discuss this issue that affects so many of us. Register by June 5 by calling 715-268-6605.

This seminar is free and open to the public.

MAY 25

Sons of Norway Meeting

The Studebakers

Sons of Norway will meet Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Amery. Guest speaker will be Joel Anderson about his trip to South America.

Enjoy vintage rock from the Studebakers at Cricket’s Bar & Grill on Friday, May 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Amery Area Community Center invites you to kick up your heels and enjoy some great music as well as a 50/50 raffle.

MAY 20 Color Blast 5K Registration is due May 5 for an (almost) 5k Fun Color Run/ Walk will benefit Halos of the St. Croix Valley. Registration is $25. Participants will start and end at Amery’s Congregational Church, and experience color blast zones where they’ll be doused with color. Pick up and return registration to Amery Congregational Church. Call 715-268-7390 or visit facebook. com/amerycolorblast5k for downloadable documents and updates.

Annual Spring Plant Sale The Clear Lake Community Center will host their annual Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds help support the Center’s building mainte-

JUNE 2 Vendor, Plant & Bake Sale There will be a big selection of baked goods and beautiful plants at the Amery Area Community Center on June 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be various vendors from around the area.

JUNE 3 Amery Trail Days Take part in city-wide garage sales and plenty of fun in behind the Amery Fire Hall.

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

Fly in Breakfast Fly in or drive in for the

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

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

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

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Sweet springtime

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“The world’s favorite season is the spring.

All things seem possible in May.” — Edwin Way Teale Spring at last.

After last week’s May Day snowfall, wasn’t it wonderful to have the weather become seasonal?

Yes, I’m saying it was a big deal to have sunshine and temperatures in the normal range for the first week of May, because the month of May is one of the reasons we celebrate being alive.

At its best, like we witnessed last week, May has cool mornings that burn off into warm With high temPublisher afternoons. peratures in the mid-60s and Tom Stangl low humidity, the weather is ideal for being outdoors. On the truly ideal days, the wind drops in the early evening and the twilight becomes soft and mellow with beautiful shadows as the sun departs for the day.

If the weather cooperates, this can be one of the times of the year where a person can get by without the furnace OR the air conditioner.

Saving some money helps us feel better about spring as well.

When the weather is nice, getting yards cleaned up and making minor repairs after the winter are much less of a chore. Even the chores seem less like real chores in early May. After we get these tasks completed, we can simply be outside for the sake of being outside, something that I think is too often taken for granted.

The power of spring can exude a strong influence, something I witnessed during my school days. When May rolled around, everyone realized that the school year would soon be coming to an end. For nearly everyone, this was cause for joy, if not open celebration.

We would find reasons to be outdoors during the day and the stress and structure of the classroom became noticeably diminished.

After a long winter and tough school year, it was OK to take a breather.

But like any other powerful intoxicant, the May weather had to be doled out in moderation. If teachers or administrators allowed too much time outdoors, it was a quick and slippery slope to chaos. Bringing students who have over imbibed in the heavy joy of springtime back into line is a delicate task.

Using too heavy of hand could easily backfire into a full blown case of spring fever, which spreads like, well, like a fever, throughout the entire student body.

It can take a heavy hand to bring these “fever victims” back to reality. Someone with a specific skill set like Captain Bligh from “Mutiny on the Bounty” might fit the bill.

It’s much easier to have everyone on the same mellow, positive vibe in the merry month of May. I have very fond memories of these times during my school years. The memories are so fond that I think of them when the weather turns nice.

I hope you have been able to find an excuse to get outdoors this past week. There is always an errand that needs to be run or perhaps instead of driving to get something, you can walk instead.

Make the most of May. 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.

Legislators working together to fight opioid addiction

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One thing partisans at the state Capitol can seemingly agree on: fighting drug abuse.

Back in January, Gov. Scott Walker called for a special legislative session to combat opioid addition, which he called a “public health crisis.”

In early May, the Legislature delivered – sending Walker a host of special session bills that were given bipartisan approval, sometimes unanimously.

Among the bills: SSAB 1, which would exempt some school, university, tech college and private college employees from liability for administering a Narcan or other opioid antagonists to students and others they believe are overdosing.

SSAB 2, which would provide $4.8 million over the next two years to increase funding to counties for treatment and diversion programs.

SSAB 4, which would require a prescription for schedule V drugs containing opioid codeine, opium and difenoxin, among other ingredients.

SSAB 6, which would allow the

creation of a recovery charter high school for a maximum of 15 pupils at a time as part of a fouryear pilot project.

SSAB 7, which would allow the Department of Health Services to award grants to hospitals under an existing program to expand the number of physicians trained in an addiction specialty.

SSAB 8, which would require DHS to create two or three regional treatment programs for opioids and methamphetamine in rural and underserved, high-need areas.

SSAB 9, which would require DHS to create and administer an addiction medicine consultation program to help clinicians provide enhanced care for those with substance addiction.

SSAB 10, which would authorize four criminal investigators at DOJ dedicated to drug interdiction and trafficking. The bill would provide $840,000 over the next two years for the positions.

If they are not fi lled by June 30, 2018, any unused money would be lapsed to the general fund and then put into the treatment alternatives and diversions grant program.

SSAB 11, which would require

the Department of Public Instruction to establish a mental health training program for screening, intervention and referral to treatment. It would allocate $400,000 over the next two years for the training program.

This is another phase of the anti-drug effort led by Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, whose daughter has struggled with addiction. Nygren is a co-chair of the Governor’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse along with Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch.

“We’ve taken important steps to get people out of the active drug use cycle. Getting out of this cycle is the first step to recovery, and I believe these proposals will be the push some people’s lives depend on.

“The ultimate goal is to save lives and help as many people as possible succeed in recovery. We have come a long way, but there is still more work to be done. I look forward to continuing a strong partnership with the medical community, law enforcement, my fellow elected officials, and recovery advocates as we continue fighting this epidemic,” Nygren said.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR You’re invited To the Editor, I would like to invite everyone to join us at the Amery Area Public Library on Saturday, May 13th at 10:30 a.m. for a Poetry Reading. We are fortunate to have three poets who will be reading selections of their poetry.

Thomas R. Smith, a Wisconsin native and long time River Falls resident, teaches poetry at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis. His work has been published internationally, and he has authored sev-

en books of poetry, several Chapbooks, Prose, and also edited books. His most recent books are “The Foot of the Rainbow” and “The Glory.” He is an active, concerned environmentalist and incorporates this in some of his works.

James Bettendorf, a Minneapolis resident, is a retired math teacher and graduate of a two year poetry internship in the Loft Master Track program. He has published a book of poems which includes art by his daughter called “Swimming in the Earth.”

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He has also contributed poems to many other publications.

Sue Reed Crouse, from rural Stillwater, is a graduate of the Forward Program, a two year apprenticeship at the Loft Literary Center. After losing her 20 year old daughter, she turned to elegiac forms, exploring unique ways to express the universal themes of grief and loss and weaving these themes into poems about the natural world. Her works have been included in many publications.

It will be an interesting program. Please come.

Thank you.

Kathy Ryan Amery, Wis.

Defund Planned Parenthood To the Editor, Next year the United States will achieve an anniversary of great sadness. Our nation, spear-headed

by Planned Parenthood, will have killed 60,000,000 babies since abortion was fi rst legalized in 1973.

The majority of these babies were perfectly healthy, as were their moms, and most would likely have lived long and productive lives had they been given that opportunity. When it comes to the babies, pro-choice can oftentimes be synonymous with death.

Planned Parenthood kills nearly 300,000 babies every year and they receive $530 million of our taxpayer dollars each year. They do not provide a single health care service that is not already covered by the ACA. We are wasting taxpayer’s money providing duplicate services. Money which could easily be shifted into ACA coverage and would undoubtedly be spent much more effectively.

If that is not enough to open one’s eyes, in the 2014 election cycle, Planned Parenthood and their affi liates spent nearly $2 million supporting democrats and another $3 million fighting republicans. They also gave another $590,000 directly to democrats running for political office, essentially using taxpayer dollars to influence elections and that stinks!

Last but not least, as a Christian nation I cannot believe we allow this type of barbaric activity to occur. Statistically there are over 200 million people who identify as Christians in the United States today. I have never came across anything in the bible which could be remotely interpreted as defending abortion but yet here we are.

Unfortunately we have millions of people in this country who are willing to sacrifice what is right and just, be it out of ignorance, greed, power or fear, I am not sure. There is no such thing as a pro-abortion Christian. Just a lie. It’s time to draw that line.

It’s time for a change and it’s time to defund Planned Parenthood!

Thomas Wulf New Richmond, Wis.

Successful blood drive To the Editor, The Amery Woman’s Club recently completed another successful blood drive with the American Red Cross. This latest drive collected 149 units of blood in two days.

This blood drive, as always, was a community-wide effort.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church provided their church as the donation site; the women from The Amery Woman’s Club scheduled appointments, worked on publicity, greeted and registered donors, provided homemade cookies, and served donors in the canteen; Dick’s Fresh Market donated various grocery items; the Lions Club helped set up and take down furniture in the fellowship hall; WPCA Radio, the Amery Free Press, Northwest Communications, and local churches helped with the publicity; and many area businesses allowed us to put up posters. We thank everyone for doing their part!

Members of the Amery Woman’s Club volunteered over 100 hours for this worthwhile cause. Most importantly, the residents of our community and surrounding communities took time out of their busy schedules to donate life-saving blood. You surpassed our goal.

Thank you!

Our next blood drive will be on October 9th and 10th.

Please make your calendar and consider being a donor.

Paula Fussy and Vicki Siebel Betzold Coordinators

Duffy’s vote will improve Alzheimer’s outlook To the Editor, This year, the annual cost of caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will reach $259 billion, $175 billion of which comes in direct costs to Medicare and Medicaid. Yet in 2016, for every $100 the U.S. government spent on Alzheimer’s research, $16, 000 was spent by Medicare and Medicaid to care for those living with the disease.

Thankfully, Congress is taking action. Just recently, a $400 million increase in Alzheimer’s research funding was approved. I am proud that Congressman Duffy voted for this historic increase.

The human toll of Alzheimer’s is obvious, especially to someone like me who is caring for someone with this disease. Today, there are more than 5 million Americans living with this disease-the only leading cause of death without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression.

Barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent or cure Alzheimer’s, the number of Americans with the disease is set to triple over the next 35 years, and the cost of care will increase to $1.1 trillion in 2050.

It is only through adequate funding and strong implementation of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease that we will meet its goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s by 2025. Please join me in thanking Congressman Duffy for his commitment in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.

Sincerely, Jackie WaalenGreater Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Association

you, Donald Trump, Paul Ryan and Sean Duffy are hoisted out of office. In my own way, I will work for that to happen.

In the meantime, single payer health care was applauded across the nation. It is loved in Canada, England, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, France and Germany, among others. Maybe you think that we are not good enough for such a well-oiled system.

I do. Furthermore, I encourage all democrats to get some backbone and get on board.

Thomas Kessler Amery, Wis.

How to be a better medical consumer To the Editor, I am writing in response to your article of May 2nd written by Trudy Lieberman regarding the Healthcare Industry in Ohio. The article states that the Healthcare industry in Ohio has been fighting to divert efforts to make their prices public.

I don’t know about Ohio, but I would like to point out that in Wisconsin, this has not been the case.

In fact, since 2005, Wisconsin hospitals have been voluntarily reporting their charges for many of the most common medical and surgical services provided in their facilities. Wisconsin hospitals have also been voluntarily reporting on a number of other indicators that evaluate the quality of the services they provide for their communities.

Consumers can access charge information on PricePoint, the Wisconsin Hospital Association web site. Quality data information is available on CheckPoint, the Wisconsin Hospital Association web site.

These sites also allow consumers to compare charges and quality data for hospitals in their area so they can make informed decisions when deciding where to go to obtain healthcare services. Just another example of how Wisconsin hospitals are leaders in the healthcare industry in our country.

Thank you.

Mike Karuschak Retired CEO Amery Regional Medical Center

A letter to Trump, Ryan and Duffy To the Editor, With respect, I address the three of you. Your jobs are not easy ones, and people like me do not make them easier.

I must admit that I sat in horror when I saw the proceedings on the house floor yesterday. First, you railroaded through the house an amendment which exempted Congress and its families from any part of the supposedly wonderful Trump proposal on health care. Then you quickly reamed through the house the proposal itself. I must admit that I felt like you thought that I was a total idiot sitting there listening to you, Paul Ryan, tell me what a wonderful thing that you were doing for me. If it was as wonderful as your words expressed, why shouldn’t Congress participate in the goodies?

I felt that the “health bill” was really an intense gift to your rich friends, and no health care bill at all. Furthermore, I feel that my feelings are correct on this matter. You put a pittance into a supposed high risk pool, never waiting for an answer from the CEO on the ramifications of the bill, Trump Health Care II. Is not that dangerous? I must admit that I have not yet read Trump Health Care II – few people have, because it was railroaded by you people – but those in the health industries who have read it say it is much worse than Health Care I, and Health Care I was certainly no boon to the nation.

Forgive me for saying this, but I feel that you were so intent on getting rid of Obamacare – being the Republicans that you are – that you foisted a real lemon on the nation.

While I am speaking about my feelings, I now admit to you that I never felt more an alien in this country than I do now. I do not feel that I belong. I used to feel that the USA was one of the best things that has happened to the world. I now feel used and abused by you.

I must admit that I will be happy as can be when

Killing ourselves?

To the Editor, It might not be necessary for our enemies (and they are legion) to nuke the U.S.A. and our world into oblivion. I heard recently that some of them are waiting for us Americans to EAT OURSELVES to death, or at least, to EAT OURSELVES into an early grave.

Some of my best and dearest friends seem to be headed in that direction!

I used to be able to say to my friends who smoked cigarettes to “stop smoking or it will kill you,” but I cannot very well say to my friends “STOP EATING” or . . . if anyone has a workable solution to this problem please let me know at once. I do not want to lose any of my friends from LUNG CANCER or from OVER-EATING. How do we address this problem in the kindest and most effective way?

P.S. I use to smoke cigarettes, cigars, and a pipe too many years and sometimes over-eat, so I can and do emphasize with you in this struggle. The bottom line, however, demands more than empathy! I want to make myself clear about this. I will not love you MORE if you take my advice seriously, or LESS if you totally IGNORE it, but I might be able to love you longer here on planet earth!

P.S.S. DO YOU READ ME LOUD AND CLEAR? GOD HELP US! AMEN. “THE SMOKING LAMP IS NOT LIT!” A.J. Tetzlaff Pastor since 1959 Korean War Vet

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Dresser Village President charged with abuse after child’s hospitalization

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A man who has served on the Polk County Board and was just recently re-elected to the position of Dresser Village President, 36-year-old Bryan Beseler, has been charged with two counts of felony child abuse after a fouryear-old child in his care was sent to ReBeseler gions Hospital with a severe brain injury on April 21.

According to a criminal complaint fi led Wednesday, May 3, a female acquaintance of Beseler who would routinely visit Beseler’s home with her young children, a four-year-old boy and eight-year-old girl, reported the

incident from the hospital. The woman reported arriving at Beseler’s home in Dresser late that morning before leaving to get some lunch. She told authorities that the child was upset that he couldn’t go with her, and Beseler restrained him in a ‘bear hug style’ hold as she was leaving. The child was crying , kicking and hitting Beseler as she left.

Beseler said the mother called a short time later to ask for directions, and spoke with the child who told her he was hurt and wanted a kiss. After the phone call, Beseler reported that the child threw up, so he took him to lie down in a bedroom with a towel on his head. Both reported that as the mother returned home around 12:20, the child was seizing and they called 911.

First responders reported bruising and scratches on the left side of the

child’s face, in addition to a swollen eye. Regions doctors reported that the child arrived with a traumatic brain injury, and that a portion of the skull had to be removed to allow for swelling. The hospital also made note of bruising elsewhere on the child’s body including his inner thighs.

According to the criminal complaint, Beseler reported to authorities that they had been playing with nerf guns when the child ran into a door jam.

Elsewhere in the complaint, the boy’s sibling told authorities that “she knew this day would come” because her brother was getting hurt all the time and it was Beseler who was hurting him. The eight-year-old reported that she disliked going to Beseler’s home, and reported several other incidents of abuse, including a choking incident, and others when Beseler would make

her brother sleep in the closet, and sleep in the kitchen standing up wearing only a diaper.

Doctors investigating possible abuse reported that running into a doorframe was extremely unlikely to have caused the injuries, because no evidence of severe impact or skull fracture was present.

Doctors have not been able to provide a prognosis for the child, but indicated that his condition as of May 3 was “grave.”

Beseler made an initial appearance by phone May 4, and was booked and released on a $25,000 signature bond.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 7.

Trial scheduled for Frederic man in child porn case

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Nearly a year and a half after initial charges were fi led, a trial has been scheduled in the case of 30-year-old Deej W. Snider, a Frederic man facing nineteen counts of possession of child pornography.

After a lengthy Sheriff’s Department investigation initiated by Twitter and the National Center For Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Snider was charged in October of 2015, and the case has slowly made its way through the Polk County justice system amid election turnover both on the bench and the District Attorney’s office.

According to the criminal complaint, Snider was flagged as having made multiple visits and uploads to a Twitter account in the time period of 2014 and 2015, with multiple images

consistent with child pornography. In one report, Snider’s Twitter account showed a suspended status with the message “starting over again I have Dropbox DM me for trades the younger the better.”

According to the complaint, Snider

admitted to authorities that he began trading images and videos of child pornography earlier in 2015. He admitted to using the statement ‘the younger the better’ to get people to come to his Twitter account.

Snider also said he was embarrassed

because he knew what he was doing was wrong, and that his wife had no idea he was viewing child pornography.

NCMEC identified three known child victims from Snider’s Twitter account, and eleven more from his Dropbox account created in 2013.

Unless a plea is reached, a Polk County jury trial has been scheduled for September of this year with Judge Jeffery Anderson presiding. If convicted, each of the nineteen counts carries a maximum penalty of up to $100,000 in fines and 25 years imprisonment.

Deej Snider, 30 of Frederic (left) with his lawyer, Bruce Anderson, during one of many court proceedings that have taken place since he was charged with nineteen counts of possession of child pornography in October of 2015. Photo by Jessica de la Cruz.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: May 2, 2017 Kyle Bickerton, 19, Dresser, fish without license – R, $202.70.

Jason E. Bubb, 35, Ham Lake, MN, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Rachel I. Cain, 31, Dresser, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Chelsey E. Chute, 25, Frederic, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Dale F. Du Charme, 60, Clayton, fail to notify address change (photo license), $162.70.

Tevin M. Foss, 19, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Joshua S. Gould, 41, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Michael A. Gunderson, 25, Eden Prairie, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Corey M. Hansen, 37, Marinette, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Martha J. Heintz, 65, Amery, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

David T. Huyn, 27, White Bear Lake, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Karen L. Jewell, 74, Webster, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Curtis A. Johnson, 56, St. Croix Falls, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Tyler R. Kelch, 17, Osceola, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; exceeding speed zones (30-34 mph), $295.

Kyle I. Knauber, 19, Cushing, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Hunter R. Koesters, 19, Lindstrom, MN, speeding

on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Jennifer L. Kreitz, 39, Mounds View, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Randall S. Lehman, 51, Centuria, trespass, $200; operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Angela M. Lehman, 36, Cumberland, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Masyn M. Lien, 20, Clayton, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Brandt S. Lindgren, 45, Cambridge, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Bill E. Lockhart, 34, Solon Springs, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

David J. Lundgren, 21, Amery, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Holly J. Mangelsen, 41, Siren, non-registration of vehicle (auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Gavin M. Manske, 19, Somerset, operate without valid license b/c expiration, $162.70; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Carlos Marquez Jr., 36, Balsam Lake, passing in no passing zone, $221.10.

Jaithan R. R. McKellips, 17, Coon Rapids, MN, give permission/operate off-highway motorcycle without valid registration, $232.

Sara J. Meyer, 28, Turtle Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Adam L. Neuger, 23, Northfield, MN, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Meghan L. Paulsen, 29, Somerset, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Julie M. Pederson, 47, Luck, failure to stop at stop sign, $169.

Kristina M. Puffer, 27, Chisago City, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Sheena J. Quinn, 32, Frederic, operating while suspended, $200.50; operate after revocation/suspension of registration, $175.30.

David C. Robinson, 52, Luck, improperly operate ATV or UTV on public property, $232.

Christopher L. Rydberg, 41, Hammond, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Andrew V. Salute, 28, Zionsville, PA, exceeding speed zones (30-34 mph), $295.

Landon K. Shelby, 26, Amery, dog at large, $100.

Katie S. Simpkins, 33, St. Croix Falls, OU, $100.

Mallory C. D. Smith, 17, Cumberland, fail to yield right of way in roundabout, $175.30.

Charles R. Strantz, 57, Osceola, operating while suspended, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

James A. Strenke, 24, keep open intoxicants in MV-driver, $263.50; speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Ricky D. Vangundy, 48, St. Croix Falls, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Roy J. White, 55, Milltown, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Kenneth L. Wikre Jr., 46, Milltown, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Wendy L. Young, 54, Chisago City, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

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cy 04/30/17, 06:28AM, Criminal damage/ Vandalism report 04/30/17, 09:11AM, Disturbance 04/30/17, 12:56PM, Juvenile call 04/30/17, 06:30PM, Assist citizen 04/30/17, 08:02PM, Juvenile call 04/30/17, 08:22PM, Suspicious activity 05/01/17, 03:00PM, Suspicious activity 05/01/17, 03:37PM, 911 Hang up 05/01/17, 04:43PM, Assist other agency 05/01/17, 06:27PM, Suspicious activity 05/02/17, 07:39AM, Animal control call 05/02/17, 08:20AM, Assist business 05/02/17, 02:00PM, Suspicious person 05/02/17, 06:04PM, Disturbance 05/02/17, 08:10PM, Burglary report

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department

A two-vehicle crash south of Almena involving a dump truck left an Almena woman, 21-year-old Lendra Miller, with serious injuries over the weekend.

According to information released by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash at 1:06 p.m. on Saturday involving a pickup and a dump truck near County Road P and 10 ½ Avenue.

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with the Turtle Lake Police Department, Turtle Lake First Responders, Almena Fire Department, Gold Cross Ambulance and Life Link Helicopter all responded to the scene.

Initial investigation shows that the Dodge Ram truck driven by Miller stopped at the stop sign at 10 ½ and P and pulled into the path of a dump truck driven by James Dreyer, 50 of Cumberland.

Miller was ejected from her vehicle while her truck hit two more parked vehicles. She was flown to Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire with serious injuries.

Dreyer was taken to Barron Hospital as a precaution.

Miller was cited for Failure to Yield Right A Way.

call 05/04/17, 11:17AM, Traffic complaint 05/04/17, 12:25PM, Assist other agency 05/04/17, 07:00PM, Officer meet and greet with 5th Grade before band concert at Amery High School 05/04/17, 08:33PM, Disturbance 05/04/17, 09:10PM, Assist local church 05/04/17, 09:20PM, Juvenile call 05/04/17, 10:25PM, Assist other agency 05/04/17, 11:07PM, Assist citizen Arrests: Johnnie Morris, 32 of Amery. Domestic Abuse/Disorderly Conduct, Bail Jumping Nicholas Price, 24 of Amery. Trespassing, Bail Jumping.

Polk County Arrest Reports

Monday, May 8, 2017 Johnnie M. Morris, 32, Amery was arrested on May 2 for disorderly conduct, domestic abuse and bail jumping.

Trevor C. Brown, 41, Cloquet, Minn. was arrested on May 2 for marijuana possession and felony retail theft.

Sharon L. Smith, 35, Cloquet, Minn. was arrested on May 2 for retail theft.

Consuelo M. King, 43, Balsam Lake was arrested on May 3 for possession of methamphetamine, felony bail jumping, misdemeanor bail jumping, and operating while revoked.

Nicholas A.T. Price, 24, Rice Lake was arrested on May 3 for trespassing.

Zachary G. Hansen, 20, Osceola was arrested on May 3 for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.

Brianna N. Folz, 22, Osceola was arrested on May 3 for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.

Micaela E. Eliason-Kurkowski, 17, Luck was arrest-

Dump truck crash sends Almena woman to hospital

05/03/17, 07:55AM, Officer at Lien Elementary for Seat Belt Awareness Day. Education and treats!

05/03/17, 08:07AM, Mental Health call 05/03/17, 11:15AM, Theft from motor vehicle 05/03/17, 01:00PM, Officers at Intermediate School to assist with “Bugs in the Classroom” and fly tying co-sponsored

by Kops and Kids and Trout Unlimited.

05/03/17, 03:08PM, Traffic assist 05/03/17, 04:34PM, Suspicious activity 05/03/17, 07:40PM, Burglary 05/03/17, 08:50PM, Noise complaint 05/03/17, 08:50PM, Assist other agency 05/04/17, 12:05AM, Assist other agency 05/04/17, 01:45AM, Animal control

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ed on May 3 for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Seth F. Boudreau, 18, Amery was arrested on May 3 for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Asa D. Merrill, 25, Balsam Lake was arrested on May 4 for disorderly conduct and probation hold.

Simone F. Hart, 24, Cumberland was arrested on May 4 for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting and trespassing.

Robert L. Newell, 49, Centuria was arrested on May 5 for obstructing an officer.

Wayne A. Boutain, 50, Centuria was arrested on May 5 for disorderly conduct.

Ronald A. Siewert, 34, Osceola was arrested on May 6 for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and OWI 1.

Michael J. Ellis, 28, Luck was arrested on May 6 for retail theft and bail jumping.

Monti J. Johnson, 33, Milltown was arrested on May 7 for domestic disorderly conduct and damage to property.

Travis W. Dahl, 32, Osceola was arrested on May 7 for violation of TRO, battery, strangulation and dam-

age to property.

Cody N. Clemmens, 39, Clear Lake was arrested on May 2 for OMVWI 2.

Marc V. Olsen, 36, St. Croix Falls was arrested on May 4 for OWI 5.

Alexander J. Claudon, 23, Osceola was arrested on May 5 for OWI 1.

Ryan C. Krohn, 29, Clayton was arrested on May 7 for OWI 2 and open intoxicant.

Paul W. Yambrick, 36, Siren was arrested on May 6 for warrant FTA. Thomas J. Sullivan, 60, Centuria was arrested on May 2 for failure to appear.

Matthew O. Hoff Jr., 39, Amery was arrested on May 2 for probation hold.

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

Osceola swindler turns himself in

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

A man accused of scamming people at fake fundraisers in Osceola last fall and winter turned himself in in Carver County, Minn., in April.

Polk County District Attorney Jeff Kemp has charged Patrick Lewis with a felony count of theft in a business setting, two felony counts of issuing worthless checks, and seven misdemeanor counts of theft related to allegedly false fundraisers.

These are in addition to four charges fi led in March for writing worthless checks.

According to the criminal com-

plaint, Lewis approached multiple pubs in Osceola, East Farmington and Dresser, asking them to sponsor fundraising events. He did so under the name Velvet Hammer Fundraisers, saying he would donate proceeds to the Children’s Hospital.

But he never donated the money, according to the Osceola Police Department, which reported that Lewis had opened a fundraising account with Children’s Hospital in August 2016, but hadn’t made any deposits as of late December.

Additionally, Lewis is accused of holding raffles for prizes that were never delivered, and of taking money for a bogus trip to Maui.

Lewis told police that he used the money to pay for previous “bad deals,” according to the criminal complaint, and that he was in debt about $20,000 in Wisconsin.

Lewis had been convicted of theft by swindle in Wright County in 2012, making him eligible for increased sentencing as a repeat offender.

Lewis remains in custody in Carver County, pending charges there. He is sitting on a $10,000 cash bond. Although Polk County Judge Dan Tolan issued a bench warrant for his arrest April 10, the county would not typically retrieve him from a jail across state lines.

THC use may have contributed to three-car crash The Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a three car head-on crash on Highway 8 west of Barron on Sunday.

Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene at approximately 6 Elich p.m., along with the Wisconsin DNR, Gold Cross Ambulance, Almena and Barron Fire Departments, Life Link Helicopter and Turtle Lake First Re-

sponders.

Initial investigation shows a Chevy Impala travelling west on Highway 8 driven by Thomas Elich, 47 of Hudson, crossed the center line and struck a Ford Focus traveling east on Hwy 8 driven by Monica Waite, 21 of Cumberland, who’s vehicle was then struck by a Toyota Prius traveling east driven by a Eugene Koci, 78, and his passenger Mary Ann Koci, 76 both of Eau Claire.

Waite and the Kocis were all transported to Barron Hospital for non -ife threatening injuries, Elich was treated at the scene.

Elich was then arrested for Possession of Synthetic THC & Paraphernalia & Injury by Intoxicated Use of Vehicle and is currently being held in the Barron County Jail.

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol are reconstructing the accident scene.

Hwy 8 was closed for about 2 ½ hours.

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100 Years Ago May 10, 1917

sure. Enroll now for the protection and welfare of your own community.

Commercial Assn.

Votes For New Tower At a meeting of the Amery Commercial Association the matter of a new city water tank was discussed and it was unanimously voted that the sanction of the Association be given to the council to proceed immediately to receive bids preparatory to letting the contract for a new tank and tower to be erected of steel and of larger capacity than the present one.

The matter of a bandstand for the high school band and the aiding of a corn and potato contest this fall were acted favorably upon.

90 Years Ago May 12, 1927 Man Shoots Wife Phillip Stieber living in the town of Clayton made an attempt to kill his wife and then cut his own throat from ear to ear with a razor, during a fit of insanity.

Mr. Stieber had moved from Montana about a month ago and he and his family (his wife and six small children) had been living on his brother’s farm near the Warren Paulson place. It was noticed that he had been irrational for some time and the night previous to the tragedy he wandered in the woods until nearly two o’clock.

Mrs. Stieber was talking to a solicitor for the Superior Telegram when he suddenly attacked her. First shooting at her with a rifle and then turning the gun around and clubbing her with the butt, breaking her arm in two places, breaking a number of ribs and inflicting terrible scalp wounds. Her life was undoubtedly save by the newspaper representative who with exceptional courage and with the help of the man’s brother, got the wife and children away and took them to Dr. Wagoner’s office at Clayton.

Neighbors gathered quickly and when he was found, he was lying on the floor in a pool blood with his throat slashed.

He was rushed to the hospital here and Dr. Cornwall cared for him. It is thought that both will recover.

We are informed that he had lost considerable while in Montana and it is thought that he brooded over his financial troubles until his mind became unbalanced.

Sheriff Jas. A. Olson was notified and rushed to the scene and took charge of the case in his usual efficient manner. He has placed a guard over the man at the hospital here and he will be questioned and examined as soon as he is able to talk.

Narrowly Escapes In Auto-Train Crash E. T. Lee had a narrow escape last Wednesday evening when he was hit by a freight train on the crossing in this city. One train going west had

60 Years Ago May 2, 1957 Solicitors Skip Amery Canvass

St. Croix Valley Spinners Meet in Amery A group of area residents set up their spinning wheels to spin raw fiber into yarn as men and women of various backgrounds and ages converged once a month to celebrate a mutual interest they had in the traditional art of spinning. In 1989 they began an organization called the St. Croix Spinners. Among the members of the group were from left: Julie Schanon, Gayle Higgins and Margaret Chinander.

just pulled out and Mr. Lee thinking this was the only train, started across when he was hit by an east bound train.

He fortunately escaped injury but his car was considerably damaged.

The great wonder is that so few people have been hit here and no one seriously injured.

The crossing in question is one of the most dangerous to be found and unless something is done to protect the public someone will eventually be hurt or killed.

The council would do well to take this matter up with the railroad officials and see that proper signals and other protective measures are installed.

this city, have accepted a recommendation of the Bankers’ Association relative to the discontinuance of mailing of monthly statements and cancelled checks. This service is expensive for the banks and in many cases unsatisfactory to the customer.

The statements, beginning June first, will be issued personally by the banks to the customer, with a view to curtailing the mailing expense and tending to eliminate misunderstanding because of the personal contact at the time of issuing statement and cancelled checks.

Abandoned Railroads

Break Into Cottage on North Twin

According to the Interstate Commerce Commission, 120 railroads have been abandoned in the United States since 1920. In 78 cases, covering approximately 1,400 miles, abandonment was due to the exhaustion of the natural resources from which the lines got freight.

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Stein and family narrowly escaped serious injury when their car skidded from the road and turned over in the ditch at the seven-mile corner south of Amery on highway 46 last Sunday afternoon. They were enroute to their cottage on North Twin from their home in St. Paul when the accident occurred.

Mr. Stein went out to the cottage after arrival here and found that hoodlums had broken in and turned everything upside down. Trunks, cupboards, etc., had been broken into and everything mussed and scattered, besides a quantity of articles being stolen.

All cottages on the shore of North Twin Lake were broken into last winter and much damage done. From the fact that the cottages are more or less isolated it is hard to apprehend the guilty parties but it is to be hoped that they may be caught and an example made of them.

Among others, the Goldner cottage was broken into and much damage done and property stolen.

85 Years Ago May 5, 1932 Life Lost in Deer Park Farm Fire Mrs. Henry Seabrecht, aged about sixty years, lost her life in a fire, which destroyed her home near Deer Park last week.

After the fire was discovered Mrs. Seabrecht and her husband rushed into the flames and smoke to recover some money, which they had stored there. Mr. Seabrecht came out of the smoke and flames but his wife failed to appear and the fire is reported to have gained headway, which made it impossible to rescue her and her body was found in the ruins after the building had burned.

May 12, 1932

Bank Statements Personally Issued

Mammoth Moon Plant Raided

Polk County banks, including the Union State Bank of

Two federal officers and Sheriff Olson and Deputy

Sheriff Guy Beedle raided a moonshine plant on the Oliver Glenna farm near Centuria, Monday night and found a 500 gallon still, 6,000 gallons of booze and mash and arrested Louis Darko who was taken to Eau Claire the same evening.

It is expected that Oliver Glenna will be taken to Eau Claire at a later date.

A Chevrolet truck was also confiscated.

This is the largest and most complete outfit ever taken in Polk County.

Unloads Five Carloads Burman & Dalberg have every confidence for an immediate upward trend in business and with that in mind unloaded five full cars of hardware last week – one car of dynamite, one car fence posts, one car wire nails and fencing and two cars of culverts.

Ain’t that sumpin’?

75 Years Ago May 7, 1942 Air Raid Wardens Needed C. H. Clay, Amery chairman of the civilian defense setup, needs volunteers, and needs them right now.

For example, Amery must have 32 air raid wardens, whereas only 8 are enrolled, leaving 24 vacancies, which must be filled.

Other vacancies: 12 Auxiliary police, 4 bomb squad members, 5 on decontamination squad, 15 on demolition and clearance, 10 in drivers’ corps, 29 fire watchers, 23 on food and housing, 10 on medical personnel, 10 nurses aids, 20 messengers, 10 road repairmen, and 12 members of the staff.

A tribute to Amery firemen is the fact that the quota for auxiliary firemen, 14, already is filled, also the quota of 8 members for the rescue squad.

These firemen are trained and already are enrolled for war – or bombs if they come this far, and they might. Don’t be too

Police Officer Winchell took more than a mild interest in the news stories pertaining to the arrest of two female magazine peddlers who swindled a Barron County farmer out of some $231 last week.

One of the women in question stopped in Amery seeking permission to solicit. After outlining the qualifications necessary, she apparently thought better of it and left with the other nine persons in the party.

When the report came out that some magazine solicitors were wanted in Barron County, Officer Winchell supplied the car license number that led to the arrest of the two solicitors.

P.S. – And may that be a warning to everyone…the woods are full of nefarious schemes...particularly right now. Don’t buy anything from persons you don’t know.

Lee’s Café to Open Monday Residents of this area will be given a preview of the new Lee’s Café this Saturday afternoon, May 4.

During the past weeks, the building has been extensively remodeled with a private dining room and other improvements made. The new café will have 16 counter stools and complete soda fountain, nine booths and 10 modern dining tables.

“We plan to be open seven days a week to serve this community,” remarked owner Berenschot. He pointed out that they will serve chicken, steaks, meals and lunches at all times when final organization is complete.

May 9, 1957 Minneapolis Man Promotes Fake Camp Edward Johnston of Minneapolis was arrested Friday after several months of promoting a camp near Frederic.

Advertised as “Camp Hope” supposedly for crippled children, the project was scheduled to take over the Spencer Lake Pavilion. However, several bad checks totaling $400 and other maneuvers brought Undersheriff James W. Moore “into the act.”

The communities throughout the northern sector of the county have been solicited for the project. In addition several dances were held to raise money.

“Possibilities Unlimited” was the name given to an outlet store Johnston opened in Milltown to supposedly sell products produced by the disabled. He did open a bank account in that village but failed to carry money in sufficient quantities to cover checks.

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Learning to fish, fishing to learn Volunteers from Amery’s local Trout Unlimited chapter spent some time with AIM students at the Intermediate School this week, showing them how to tie flies for fly fishing and to view/inspect water insects. Trout Unlimited volunteers will also accompany AIM students on an upcoming visit to the Willow River, when students will release their newly hatched classroom trout into the wild.

Council members split on campground fees

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

After the Amery City Finance committee recently voted to raise the new North Park campground fees from $25 to $40 per night, Parks and Recreation committee members seemed to be at odds with that decision during their own committee meeting in April.

During a discussion at the meeting, ommunity and committee members suggested that the $40 per night rate could be out of line with other local campgrounds who fall between $25 and $30 per night. In terms of attracting visitors to the community, the North Park campground also has fewer amenities than most, with no showers or swimming pool to offer.

The concern was sent back to the Finance committee, whose initial decision for the $15 rate increase seemed to revolve around recuperating costs.

Finance committee chair Rick Davis stood by the $40 decision at May’s full council meeting, and reported that the city would take a ‘wait and see’ approach to the new fees as this summer moves forward.

Ron Johnson’s office plans Clear Lake stop to help voters cut through red tape

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has scheduled several ‘mobile office’ times throughout the state next week, the closest regionally being at the Clear Lake Village Hall on Monday, May 15 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Johnson himself will not be present during the time slot, but a member of his staff will be.

According to a press release distributed by Johnson’s Communications Director, Ben Voelkel, the time slot is not a listening session. The ‘mobile office’ is an opportunity for constituents who may be having problems

May snowflakes end wet winter Amery residents were more than a bit annoyed when some large, wet snowflakes fell May 1, hopefully the final snowfall of a seemingly snow-free winter.

According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, Amery received a total of 31.7 inches of snow this season, slightly lower than the normal snowfall of 44.7 inches.

Meteorologist Alexandra Keclik says the record snowfall for Amery for the years 1922-2017 occurred in the winter of 1950-51 when 90.6 inches of snow fell in Amery.

Residents may recall the winter of 2013-14 when 84.2 inches of snow fell in Amery.

While the snowfall may have been below normal, the amount of liquid precipitation received in Amery was above normal. A total of 18.27 inches was observed this winter, compared to the normal amount of 16.19 inches.

The 90 day outlook is calling for slightly below normal precipitation in Amery,

with specific federal agencies or other federal matters to have their concerns heard. Examples could include issues like social security benefits, veterans’ concerns, and more.

Voelkel adds that recording devices of any kind will not be allowed for the privacy of constituents they are there to assist.

Democrats introduce wasting disease bill MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose new regulations on deer farms in hopes of slowing chronic wasting disease.

Under the bill from Reps. Dana Wachs and Nick Milroy, all deer farms would have to install electronic monitoring systems indicating when gates are open; non-whitetail deer farms would have to be fenced; fences would have to be inspected every two years; and all deer farms with CWD would have to double-fence or install electric fencing.

The bill has little chance of passing given that Republicans control the state Assembly.

A Department of Natural Resources advisory committee has suggested the agency require double- or electric fencing on CWD-positive farms in a new longterm CWD plan. Deer farmers have resisted tighter regulations and say double fencing is too expensive.

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Locals giveBIG to the tune of more than $246k

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Two weeks after giveBIG St. Croix Valley, the tally for the online day of giving was $246,338, and five organizations had yet to report offline donations such as checks and matching gifts.

The online total was about $30,000 more than last year’s $115,529, according to giveBIG organizer Sue Gerlach.

“It’s very, very positive,” Gerlach said. “We’re really thrilled with the community’s support of all these organizations.”

The event saw a 20 percent increase in the number of individual donors and a 25 percent increase in the number of gifts.

“We had 839 individual donors and 1,622 transactions,” said Gerlach. “That shows that the average donor gave more than once, more than

likely choosing multiple nonprofits to support. That’s pretty impressive stuff.”

Though the numbers aren’t final, Gerlach surmised giveBIG would fall slightly short of its ambitious goal, a five-year total of $1 million raised.

“We’re about $44,000 short of $1 million,” she said, “but that’s still dang good.”

Community Homestead received the highest number of donations this year — 202 gifts adding up to $12,985. (A week after the event, seven more donors had bumped the total to $13,285.)

“They rocked it,” Gerlach said of the farming community.

With matching grants and “golden ticket” prizes added, Community Homestead estimated it would have more than $20,000. The organization plans to build an apartment on the property for peo-

ple with special needs who want more independence within a safe setting and strong community.

Festival Theatre had the next highest number of donors, who gave a total of $6,825. And the 93 people who gave to Interfaith Caregivers brought $7,640 to the organization.

“It was a tough competition right up until the end,” said Gerlach, noting that Arnell Memorial Humane Society and Kinship of Polk County were close on the heels of Interfaith Caregivers in donor numbers.

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Right, Mike Mallin and Todd Waters take down the “giveBIG St. Croix Valley” sign in Osceola.

Where have all the welders gone?

Local business aim to increase student interest in trades

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Sparks flew, hammers pounded and bricks met mortar last week as students from across Polk County tried their hand at welding, driving nails, masonry and other skilled trades.

Organizers of the inaugural Construction Skills Career Day, held at the Polk County Fairgrounds, hope the interactive exhibits will increase student interest and remind educators that it’s a viable career path.

“We want to expose kids to jobs in the trades,” said Neil Bakke, vice president of Amery-based Monarch Paving. “There’s a shortage of people entering the workforce, and we want to show educators there are good paying opportunities here in the community.”

In a 2015 survey of 306 business executives by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the state chamber of commerce, 70 percent reported trouble finding employees, listing a dearth of qualified applicants as the predominant reason.

Bakke surmised that the problem

starts early.

“There’s too much focus on every student going to (four-year) college,” he said. “Education is good, but we’re trying to show that there are opportunities here. They’re local, with good pay and benefits.”

Monarch partnered with the Polk County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Berghammer Builders to organize the event, building on an earlier idea.

“Last year we had a Construction Academy at Monarch,” explained Lori Moen, who handles safety and compliance for the paving company. “This year there are 17 companies here and we’d like to see it grow with more schools and employers.”

The event drew about 250 kids, according to Bonnie Fredrickson, who helped organize the event on behalf of Workforce Resource, part of the Polk County EDC. “This year it’s mainly the construction industry,” she said. “We’ll see what we can do about expanding that.”

Fredrickson reported hearing positive feedback from employers, schools

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Kennedy Patrick of Clayton tries welding at WITC’s welding exhibit at the county’s first Construction Skills Career Day, May 3.

and students at the career fair.

Steve Healy of the county’s EDC and Shawn Schradle of Berghammer Builders also helped organize the event, said Moen and Fredrickson.

Exhibitors Businesses, agencies and a technical school attended the inaugural Construction Skills Career Day, held at the Polk County Fairgrounds, May 3.

•Monarch Paving •Workforce Resource •Polk Burnett – Electric and Propane •WITC •Aberle Construction •Polk County Highway Department •Berghammer Builders •NEI Electric •Push •Fahrner Asphalt Sealers •Balsam Lake Pro-Lawn •Arrow Building – Amery and Milltown •Comfort Systems •Nelson Construction •Wisconsin Structural Steel

Schools Students from grades 7 through 12 visited the Polk County Fairgrounds for the first Construction Skills Career Day, May 3.

•Clayton •Turtle Lake •Amery •St. Croix Falls •Unity •Clear Lake •Luck

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Above, Amery freshman Carter Cloutier tries his hand at heavy equipment operating at Pro Lawn’s ‘Excavator Rodeo,’ while Marissa Gilbertson of Clayton drives a nail at Nelson Construction Service’s exhibit.

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

Every Wednesday: 7 p.m Youth Group.

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

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

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

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

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

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, May 10: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 6 p.m. Confirmation Honors Dinner.

Sunday, May 14: 8:30 am. Sunday Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m. Social Ministry Committee; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship.

Tuesday, May 16: 8:30 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, May 10: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. WOW/Youth Group; 6:45 p.m.

Money Management Class; 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal.

Thursday, May 11: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, May 12: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 6:30 p.m Dinner Theater - Southern Fried Funeral.

Saturday, May 13: 6 a.m. Food Set-up for Ruby’s Pantry; 8 a.m. Car Care; 9 a.m. Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution; 6:30 p.m. Dinner Theater - Southern Fried Funeral.

Sunday, May 14: 8 a.m. MT17 meeting; 10 a.m. Worship service; 11:15 a.m. Trustee meeting.

Monday, May 15: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, May 16: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 10: 6-7 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) at Trinity; 6 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity; 7-8 p.m. Second Wednesday Youth Night.

Thursday, May 11: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Sunday, May 14: 9:30 a.m. Deronda worship.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, May 10: 7 p.m. Council.

Sunday, May 14: 9:30 a.m. All Ages Learning; 10:30 a.m.

Worship.

Tuesday, May 16: 9 a.m. Quilting; 5 p.m. Serve at Serenity Home.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, May 10: 5 p.m. Church in Society; 7 p.m. Church Council.

Thursday, May 11: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

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

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

Monday, May 15: 6-10 p.m. ARQG. Tuesday, May 16: 6:30 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 10: 11 a.m. Priscilla Circle at Jo Nilssen’s; 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

Thursday, May 11: 2 p.m. Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments; 6:30 p.m. Church Council.

Sunday, May 14: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9-10 a.m. Youth sponsored Friendship Brunch; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting.

Monday, May 15: 10 a.m. Staff meeting.

Tuesday, May 16: 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: 9:45 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peace of Mind A

“ You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

—Isaiah 26:3 NIV

simple way to increase our peace of mind is to stop caring what others may think or say about us. Aspiring to please others and fearing that we have displeased them are normal human sentiments, but they can cause a lot of distress. Ask only whether you have said or done the right thing, not whether it will please or upset others. Let’s face it, whatever we do is bound to please some and bother others, so it’s foolish to try to please everyone. As the old saying goes, he who tries to please everyone pleases no one. There are times when we must be blunt or take decisive action that we know will bother others, but if we are acting from good motives and are trying to do what is right the fact that someone is bothered by what we have said or done shouldn’t determine what we do. Ask only if you are doing the right thing, not whether you will be praised or blamed for it. It will make for a much easier decision-making process and should have the added benefit of a more peaceful mind. – Christopher Simon

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Confirmation at Elim Lutheran Church Confirmation was held on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Pictured is Confirmation Instructor Barb Friese, Confirmand Alaina Rivard and Pastor Mark Peters.

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Confirmation at Balsam Lutheran Church Confirmed on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Balsam Lutheran Church, were, left to right, Caleb Wilson, Aricka Stream, Confirmation Instructor Barb Friese and Ashton Duden.

AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 10: 6-7 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) at Trinity; 6 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity; 7-8 p.m. Second Wednesday Youth Night.

Sunday, May 14: 11 a.m. Little Falls Worship.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, May 10: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 1:30 p.m. Abigail Circle/Hawksfords; 3:30-5 p.m. Holy Bash; 5 p.m. Confirmation Cafe; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation class; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer Group; 6:30 p.m. BRB; 7 p.m. WAPO boat-in team.

Thursday, May 11: 8:15 a.m. Weigh In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Apple River Conference.

Sunday, May 14: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship service with Communion; 10:30 a.m. Last day of Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Spring Book Study (Jonah).

Tuesday, May 16: 1 p.m. Quilting.

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, May 10: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, May 14: 9:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, May 15: 10 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study.

Tuesday May 16: Pastors’ Winkel at Faith, Menomonie.

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

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: W ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, May 11: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, May 14: 8 a.m. Worship with Graduate Recognition; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, May 14: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school last day; 9 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

Monday, May 15: Pastor visiting shut-ins.

Tuesday, May 16: 10 a.m. Circuit Pastor’s meeting in Menomonie; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 10: 6-7 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) at Trinity; 6 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity; 7-8 p.m. Second Wednesday Youth Night.

Thursday, May 11: All day Trinity Garage Sale setup.

Sunday, May 14: 8 a.m. Trinity worship.

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, May 10: 5:45 p.m. Worship Team 2 practice; 6 p.m. CREW (Youth Group); 6:30 p.m. Adult Study.

Friday, May 12: Men’s Canoe Trip.

Saturday, May 13: Men’s Canoe Trip; 4:45 p.m. School bus races.

Sunday, May 14: 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, Confirmation 1, Youth Worship Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service.

Monday, May 15: 5 p.m. Grief Support Group at Crystal Hanson’s.

Tuesday, May 16: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m. Study at Ridgeview; 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 10: 9 a.m. Men’s work group; 9 a.m. Rummage sale meeting; 6:30 p.m. HS Youth bonfire.

Sunday, May 14: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. last day of Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship service with Graduate Recognition.

Tuesday, May 16: 7 p.m. 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.

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Rosemary Neck

Delanore I. Rogers

Rosemary Neck, age 70, of Deer Park, Wisconsin passed away peacefully following a brief battle with cancer on May 6, 2017. She was born on September 18, 1946 to Harold and Vera (Thatcher) Dresser in Stanton Township in their family home.

Rosemary was preceded by her father; brother, Wesley Dresser; and son, Timothy Neck.

She is survived by her mother, Vera; beloved husband, Dennis Neck; daughter, Theresa Skramstad (Al Gartz); seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Doloris, Sylvia, Stanley, Loretta.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 4-6 PM with a prayer service to follow at 6 PM at the Cullen Crea Funeral Home in New Richmond. www.cullencreafuneralhome.com

Delanore I. Rogers, age 94 of Clear Lake, WI, died on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery, WI where she had been a resident since 2015.

Delanore Isabelle Rogers was born on February 4, 1923 in Grantsburg, WI the daughter of Ernest and Hazel (Larson) Anderson. She grew up in Grantsburg, WI and graduated from High School there in 1940. Del attended Woodward Business College in Ironwood, MI and after graduation she took a job at Munsingwear in Minnnepolis, MN. On December 16, 1944, Delanore was married to Robert L. Rogers at Camp Roberts CA. Del worked for the US Army at Camp Roberts while Bob was in training and moved back to Clear Lake, WI when he was shipped over seas. After the war, Bob returned to work at the Farmers Co-op Creamery in Clear Lake and together they settled down to make a home there. In 1955 they bought a hobby farm, which they enjoyed very much and together raised their sons James and Creig.

They lived on their farm until 2006 when they moved into Ridgeview Apartments in Clear Lake. After Bob’s passing on December 4, 2006, Del remained there until 2015 when she moved to Golden Age Manor in Amery.

In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, knitting, embroidery, watching the Green Bay Packers and was a Boy Scout Den Mother. Del was an active member of First Lutheran Church of Clear Lake, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, and the First Lutheran Women’s and Quilters groups.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Rogers; her parents Ernest and Hazel Anderson; brother, Wiloan (Marie) Anderson; brother-in-law, Grant Christopherson; and sister-in-law, Patricia Anderson; Survived by sons, James (Judy) Rogers of Zumbrota, MN, and Creig (Ruth) Rogers of Goodview, VA; grandchildren, Jenny (Scott) Kruse of Rochester, MN, Annie Rogers of Burnsville, MN, Creig (Erika) Rogers, Jr. of Goodview VA and Christopher (Jeni) Rogers of Denver, CO; great grandchilren, Aidan Kruse and Hannah Rogers; brothers and sister, Keith Anderson of Clear Lake, Betty Christopherson of Eau Claire, WI and Erwin Anderson of San Jose, CA; sister-in-law, Lu Rogers of Pewaukee, WI; many relatives, family and friends.

Memorial Service was on Friday, May 5, 2017, at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake with Rev. Bryan Andeson officiating. Music was provided by Brian Wick.

Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clear Lake, WI, was in charge of arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Franklin J. Wendlandt Franklin John Wendlandt, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2017 at Golden Age Manor of Amery.

He was born on August 7, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Franklin and Mary Grosbeck. At the age of 15 he moved to the Clear Lake area to live with his aunt and uncle, Francis and Ann Grosbeck. Frank honorably served in the United States Army from 1953 until 1955.

In 1959, he married his “one and only” and love of his life Junice (Halverson) Wendlandt at the First Lutheran Church of Arland, WI. To this union three children were born. Mike (Susie) Wendlandt, Mary (Ryan) Frank, and Mark (Sandra) Wendlandt.

Frank worked for many years as a barber and as a real estate broker in the Amery area. After retiring from selling real estate, Frank and Junice owned and operated the New Frontier Restaurant in Turtle Lake, WI. Frank retired again and moved to Spooner, WI, where he continued his love of barbering by running Frank’s Barber Shop for the past 25 years. He was well known for his “flat tops” and enjoyed visiting with his many loyal customers.

Frank loved music, he could play the accordion, drums and organ. Polka music was his favorite. He was an avid outdoorsman spending many hours hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed firearms and reloading ammunition.

He is survived by his wife, Junice of Amery, WI; his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandson. He also leaves behind other relatives, friends and his many customers.

A committal service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with full military honors.

For additional information, please contact Spooner Funeral Home at 715-635-8919 or leave your condolences for the family online at www.bratley-nelsonchapels. com.

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Wisconsin prison population edging toward new record MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s prisons are on track for a record number of inmates by 2019 as violent crime edges upward.

The nonpartisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance says the growing population is fueled in part by tougher sentences.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the state Department of Corrections expects to have 23,233 in mates by June 2019. That would be slightly above the record 23,184 in 2007.

Wisconsin’s prison population had grown for years before it began to decline in 2008. But the population began rising again in 2013.

Running Wisconsin’s prisons is expected to cost about $1.1 billion for each of the next two years. The price tag has caught the attention of Republicans and Democrats alike.

“I want to fix this now,” Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh), chairman of the Assembly Corrections Committee, told the Journal Sentinel. “I think the sense of urgency is huge because of the issues we face with overcrowding.”

Schraa is seeking $5 million over two years to establish a pilot program in Winnebago County that would give intensive treatment to repeat drunken drivers for up to 18 months, instead of the five-year prison sentences they would otherwise get. He thinks that would lead to better results at the same time it cuts prison overcrowding.

Rep. Evan Goyke, a Milwaukee Democrat, would like to see broad reform that could mean shorter sentences for people who get treatment, education and training.

Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, a New Berlin Republican, warned that cost can’t be the only driver of who goes to prison.

“The costs for not putting people in jail is as great if not greater,” he said.

The prison population is rising because of more than just rising violent crime. Admissions are also up because of revocations for probation or extended supervision, the taxpayer alliance found.

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IN REMEMBERANCE

In loving memory of Esther Ruth Stesniak 8-30-1917 11-10-1998 Remembering

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

Mac McLeod

The Family of Matt Fall would like to express heartfelt appreciation to family and friends for the cards, flowers, food and memorials during this time of his passing. A special thank you to Fr. Chris Wojcik for the wonderful service, the Holy Trinity Orthodox Choir for the beautiful singing, the Sisters of Holy Trinity for the delicious lunch, and the Williamson-White Funeral Home for their comforting assistance.

Thank you to Cumberland Care and Rehab and Cumberland Hospital staffs for their excellent care of Matt.

We are very grateful to all. It meant so much to us!

Phyllis Fall Julie, Beverly, Jerry, Nicholas and Robert and families

(Wis. Stat. Section 75.69(3)

No more gunshots No more rod plops A little more candy A lot less brandy.

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

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

We are empty in our hearts We will always miss your smarts.

We will always see you again We know this isn’t where it ends.

by Granddaughter Katie Stewart

THANK YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

The School District of Clear Lake would like to thank these local businesses for helping sponsor the Friendship Games, a regional track and field fun event for students with special needs.

Your sponsorship helped make the day fun and exciting for all students!

THANK YOU!!!!!

Happy 28th Birthday Jordan!

Until we see you again.

All our love Mom, Dad, Joshua

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Lillie/Couch Insurance Agency Isakson’s True Value Nilssen’s Market Clear Lake Physical Therapy Auto Experts Kyle Overby Financial Services Paulson Chiropractic Huntington Bank CR Convenience

Bergmann’s Greenhouse Wood Valley Farm Kivlin Eye Clinic Clear lake Veterinarian Clinic Rusted Rooster Advanced Food Products CB Styles The Cut Above Industrial Safety Keri & Mike Aquino

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

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

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

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

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

Pcl #014-00156-0900 Minimum Bid: $5,500.00

XXX 112th St–Town of Clam Falls Pcl #014-00156-0300 Minimum Bid: $7,000.00

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

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

Following properties: Contact City of St. Croix Falls for information on Special Assessments.

XXX 125th Ave–City of St. Croix Falls

XXX 345th Ave–Town of Clam Falls Pcl #281-01396-0000 Pcl #014-00156-0500 Minimum Bid: $160,000.00 Minimum Bid: $6,000.00 XXX 125th Ave–City of St. Croix Falls XXX 112th St–Town of Clam Falls Pcl #281-01399-0000 Pcl #014-00156-0600 Minimum Bid: $160,000.00 Minimum Bid: $6,000.00 www.wisconsinsurplus.com is a public on-line bidding auction. The properties will be sold “As Is” to the highest bidder. Polk County makes no representation or guarantee with respect to the use or condition of the properties.

The public sale will be conducted by those terms of sale articulated on the online auction service. In the event the highest bidder fails to close the transaction within the days specified in the terms of sale, the County, pursuant to Section 75.69(1), may accept as the final bid the bid that is most advantageous to the County.

Dated April 25, 2017. Polk County Buildings For Questions email polk.recreation@co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9294

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Notice of the Board of Review for the Village of Clear Lake

Applications for Grants The New Richmond Farmers Union Cooperative is considering applications for grants from the balance of funds due to the liquidation of the Co-op. Consideration will be given to all non-profits in our former business area. Priority would be given to requests for the benefit of youth or agriculture in the school districts of New Richmond, Amery, Osceola, Glenwood City, St Croix Central or Clear Lake. Applications can be obtained from Jean Hose, 715641-0186 or jean.hose@outlook.com. Application deadline is July 31, 2017.

Amery Board of Education May 15, 2017 A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2017, at 6:00 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Reorganization Session A. Election of Officers B. Meeting Dates for 2017-18 C. Designation of District Depositories D. Appointment of WASB Correspondent and Convention Delegate E. Authorization for Use of Independent Hearing Officer(s) for Expulsion Hearings held in 2017-18 F. Board-Appointed Committees III. Spotlight on Education - 16-17 Mini Grant Recipients IV. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers V. Community Comments VI. Administrative/Committee/Department Reports A. Administrator Reports VII. Informational Items A. 17-18 Budget Projections VIII. Action Items A. Policies - 2nd Reading B. Pupil Services Non-Discrimination Report - Mrs. Wesle C. Approval of the 17-18 Open Enrollment Applications IX. Closed Session A. Personnel Action Items to be discussed in Closed Session B. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. In order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c).

X. Open Session A. The Board may take action on personnel items that were discussed in closed session.

XI. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings. If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting.

The original agenda for this meeting was provided for publication more than one week prior to the meeting date. Due to this fact, the agenda published in the Amery Free Press may have been altered after publication. The final agenda is available on the District’s website: www. amerysd.k12.wi.us at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Village of Clear Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin shall hold its first meeting on the 15th of May 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clear Lake Municipal Building – 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005.

For more information and to inspect the site, contact District Administrator Kent Kindschy at 715986-4470. Ext. 2012 or by email at kkindschy@ turtlelake.k12.wi.us.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board:

The School District of Turtle Lake is seeking bids for blacktop replacement and seal coating of our playground and parking areas. Work is to be completed during the month of July, 2017.

Bids will be accepted through May 30, 2017 and will be awarded at the June 12, 2017 meeting of the Board of Education.

The School District of Turtle Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School District of Turtle Lake 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. WNAXLP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TRIP PROJECT TOWN OF ALDEN POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Town of Alden is seeking Proposals for the Rehabilitation of 45th Avenue from 140th Street east to CTH “C” in the Town of Alden, Polk County, per the plan of Proposed Construction.

The Town of Alden will receive sealed Proposals until 11:00 a.m. on Monday May 22nd, 2017, at the office of the Town of Alden: Town of Alden Town Hall, 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026 All Proposals shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “45th Avenue Rehabilitation 2017”.

Please return all proposals to: The Town of Alden 183 155th Street Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026 The Proposals will be opened and reviewed at 11:00 a.m. Monday May 22, 2017 at the office of The Town of Alden as shown above. The Town of Alden Town Board will review and 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.: DJ Fedderly Management Consultant LLC Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.;R.L.S. 603 South Broadway Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751 715-505-9242 A $25.00 fee per project is required prior to receiving the plans and Bid Documents. All Questions shall be directed to: DJ Fedderly Management Consultant LLC , (715) 505-9242 All Proposals shall include a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 5% of the total Project Proposal, Paid to the order of the Town of Alden. The Town of Alden will not accept any Proposals received after the Set Time and date as shown above.

All Proposals shall be submitted on the Town of Alden Proposal Form.

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.

By Order of the Town of Alden Board.

Keith Karpenski Chairman Town of Alden

Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.;P.L.S Town Engineer DJ Fedderly Management Consultant, LLC WNAXLP

No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.

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

The Board of Review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the board’s first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the board’s clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the board shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, and the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the Board of Review during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting.

Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the Board of Review within the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The board may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue, and the board shall require that any forms included stated valuation of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question that amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the board, under oath, of all of that person’s property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the board.

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

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

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other person may testify by telephone.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the board by telephone, or contest that amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under s.70.47 (3) (a), Wis. Stats., that person provide to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a board member of the board of Review and, if so, which member, and provide a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take.

Notice is hereby given this 20th day of April 2017.

Respectfully submitted, Village of Clear Lake Albert L. Bannink Village Clerk

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Amery singles players sweep Osceola

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Noah Rademaker, Tommy Oman, Daniel Marquand and Job Hutchens swept Osceola in singles play on May 4 to help the Amery boys’ tennis team to a 5-2 victory over the Chieftains.

Rademaker dominated Stick Stroshane, 6-2, 6-0, at No. 1 singles while Oman had the toughest singles fight on his way to a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Bryce Johnson at No 2.

Marquand topped Nolan Claasen, 6-0, 6-4, in the No. 3 spot. Hutchens earned a 6-2, 6-4, win over Josiah Daniels.

Amery’s lone double’s victory came in the No. 3 slot where Ethan Mork and Mitch Kastanek controlled Jedidah Durand and Hahns Huelosch, 6-1, 6-1.

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Goulet sets school record in 400

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Noah Rademaker and Tommy Oman in doubles action.

Amery sprinter Max Goulet set a new boys’ 400-meter dash school record on May 2 at the Amery Track and Field Invitational to win the event with a time of 50.36 seconds. He also placed second in the 100-meter dash (11.40 seconds) and third in the 4x400-meter relay (3:38.75). Joining him in the 4x400 were Shawn Waalen, Lance Waalen and Seth Amundsen.

Senior Tristen Collins claimed the boys’ 800-meter run title with a time of 2:02.34. He was also a member of the second-place 4x100-meter relay team (45.96 seconds), along with Gus Wentz, Mitchell Waalen and James Baillargeon.

Amundsen, Dylan Eiycnk, Galen Coy and Jude Ingham teamed up for a winning 4x800-meter relay time of 8:43.65.

Eiynck claimed third in the 1,600-meter run (4:47.09) while Ingham was third in the 3,200-meter run (11:07.00).

Sophomore Marlee Dietrich won the girls’ 300-meter hurdles in 49.48 seconds.

Freshman Lydia Monson was runner up in the girls’ 1,600-meter run with a time of 5:47.30 and third in the 3,200-meter run (12:56.12). Monson was also a member of the third place 4x800-meter relay team (10:45.20) along with Liz Monette, Laura Borrmann and Mary Johnson.

Gabby Fredrick claimed third in the girls shot put with a toss of 34-02.50.

Team Scores Girls St. Croix Falls 106, Osceola 96, St. Croix Central 73.50, Amery 69, Frederic/Luck 61.50, Baldwin-Woodville 57, Somerset 52, Ellsworth 51, Barron 29, Prescott 29, Glenwood City 27, Turtle Lake/Clayton 18, Cumberland 15, Boyceville 10, Clear Lake 8

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Christensen takes fourth at two-day invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s Thomas Christensen placed fourth at the Scott Miller Golf Invitational on May 5-6, with a score of 152.

Christensen was one of four golfers to finish at the 152 mark. Winning the event was Eau Claire North’s John Haselwander with a score of 147.

Overall, Amery finished with a team

score of 681.

Noah Ward placed 43rd with two day total of 174. Parker Griffen was four strokes behind him in 56th place. Dalton Rademaker finished in 181 strokes to finish 63rd.

Top 5 Team Scores

Eau Claire Memorial 614, Chippewa Falls 638, Eau Claire North 638, Superior 657, Rice Lake 660

The players from left to right: Thomas Christensen, Dalton Rademacker, Connor McBrayer, Parker Griffin, Peyton Eiynck and Noah Ward

Amery golf ties for second in Ellsworth

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After four Middle Border Conference meets, the Amery golf team sits tied second place in the conference standings with New Richmond, behind Somerset.

Thomas Christensen is currently tied with New Richmond’s Thomas McKinney for the top spot, individually.

Most recently, the Warriors competed in Ellsworth on May 4 and tied Somerset for second place with a score of 170. Christensen was third, individually

at 39 strokes.

Dalton Rademaker also made the top 10, finishing in a fiveway tie for fi fth place with a score of 41.

Parker Griffin shot a 43, Peyton Eiynck, 48, and Noah Ward, 47.

Team Scores New Richmond 165, Somerset 170, Amery 170, Baldwin-Woodville 174, St. Croix Central 180, Ellsworth 190, Osceola 191, Prescott 200

Christensen wins home meet, Warriors second

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s golf team placed second on hits home course on April 24, finishing with a score of 176. Meanwhile, the Warriors’ frontrunner, Thomas Christensen, won the individual title, finishing in 39 strokes.

Dalton Rademaker and Noah Ward finished in a three-way tie for 10th place with scores of 45. Connor McBrayer shot a 47, and Parker Griffin, a 49.

Team Scores

Somerset 170, Amery 176, New Richmond 178, St. Croix Central 180, Baldwin-Woodville 180, Prescott 191, Ellsworth 192, Osceola 203.

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Christensen, Ward shoot 84 in Barron

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Amery’s Thomas Christensen and Noah Ward put together strong performances at the May 3 Barron Golf Invitational, recording scores of 84. Dalton Rademaker earned a score of 87 and Parker Griffen, 89. Connor McBrayer wrapped up the varsity lineup, shooting a 101.

Team Scores

Northwestern 333, Bloomer 336, Luck 342, Amery 344, Spooner 375, Ladysmith 411, Barron 414, Cumberland 419, Birchwood 430, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 466, Cameron 191, Bruce 196

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Amery baseball makes most of opportunities vs. SCC who reached base on a single, scored the insurance run on a wild pitch.

SCC added another RBI double in the sixth inning, but could not overcome the Warriors.

Overall, SCC outhit Amery 6-4. Pake Brown hit 1-for-2 for the Warriors, as did Forrest, Van Blaricom and Fornengo.

Lane Christensen earned the win, pitching six innings where he struck out four batters and scattered six hits and two walks. Fornengo also pitched in an inning striking out one batter and allowing no hits or walks.

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Hutchins wins one vs.

Baldwin-Woodville

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery boys’ tennis team played at a quad tournament in New Richmond on May 6 against the Middle Border Conference’s top three team - New Richmond, Baldwin, and Altoona. In addition to being shutout by both New Richmond and Altoona, the Warriors fell, 1-6 to Baldwin-Woodville.

“The boys are all showing a lot of growth this year,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. “Each time we play, I see they are improving their net game, consistency, and they are using a variety of strategies we have been practicing. The boys are winning more games and having closer matches. The scores don’t so how close each match really was with many games lasting a long time because of all the deuce points be-

ing played. We still are working on the mental game and focusing in on those important points to finish the close games and win more matches. This was the best I have seen the boys play thus far and I am looking forward to continue watching them improve even more this season.”

Job Hutchins claimed Amery’s lone victory of the quad, defeating Baldwin-Woodville’s Zach Nilssen, 4-6, 7-6 (9-7), 10-8.

Two other singles players forced their matches in to tie breakers. Daniel Marquand lost 6-1, 6-7 (5-7), 7-10 to Brandon Deirich at No. 3 singles and Cole Jakupciak dropped a 6-3, 4-6, 9-11 match to Nick Wlodyga at No. 2 singles.

At No. 3 doubles, Ethan Mork and Mitch Kastanek lost 4-6, 2-6 to Izaac Peterson and Jon Peterson.

Amery’s baseball team picked up a 4-2 victory over St. Croix Central on April 28, with breakout 3-run fi fth inning.

The Warriors struck first, scoring a run in the third inning as D Clausen was walked and advanced his way around the bases on passed balls and stolen bases. The Panthers answered the following inning with an RBI double to knot the score.

That’s when the Amery offense really got to work.

Brett Forrest scored Amery’s first run of the fi fth inning on an RBI double by Ryan Van Blaricom. Van Blaricom then scored by stealing home. Sam Fornengo,

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Rivard throws one-hitter, Warriors blast SCC

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amery shut out by Altoona

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Altoona boys’ tennis team claimed seven victories in straight sets to blank Amery, 7-0, on May 6 in Amery.

The Rails gave up just six games in eight sets of singles play. Amery junior Job Hutchins put up the best fight in singles action, falling 1-6, 4-6 to Carter Goodwin at No. 2 singles.

Tommy Oman and Noah Rademacher claimed six games in a 3-6, 3-6 loss to Erik Weber and Michael Larson at No. 1 doubles.

Daniel Marquand stole one game at No. 1 singles. Sabin Coy and Cole Jakupciak earned to game victories at No. 2 doubles. Ethan Mork and Mitchel Kastanek claimed one game victory at No. 3 doubles.

B-W slips by Warriors

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Brett Forrest directed home on a hit by Lane Christensen

Amery baseball outlasts Somerset

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With a 5-3 home victory over Somerset on May 4, the Amery baseball team improved its record to 4-7. The Warriors opened with two first inning runs and never trailed in the contest, holding off a seventh-inning Somerset rally.

Brett Forrest got the Warriors off on the right foot, leading off with a single and scoring on a Lane Christensen double. Then

Christensen stole third base and scored on an error to give Amery a 2-0 first inning lead.

The Warriors gave themselves some wiggle room in the fi fth, scoring three more runs. Christensen reached base when he was hit by a pitch. After advance to third on a stolen base and Hunter Kuhn single, he scored on a double

by Pake Brown. Kuhn also scored on that double. Brown scored the Warriors final run on an RBI single by Conner Engebretson.

After giving up two runs in the top of the seventh inning, Amery stranded two Somerset runners on base to secure the victory.

Amery outhit Somerset 9-8 as Kuhn finished 2-for-4 with one run scored. Christensen went 1-for-3 with a double, RBI and two runs scored. Brown hit 1-for-2 with a two-RBI double. Brett Forrest, Ryan Van Blaricom and Engebretson each tallied one single.

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The Amery baseball team fell to 3-7 on May 2 with a 5-6 loss to Baldwin-Woodville on the road. Holding a 3-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning, the Warriors gave up five runs in the bottom and could not recover.

The Warriors’ breakout third inning began with an Hunter Kuhn single. Kuhn scored on an RBI by Sam Fornengo. Brett Forrest who had walked, advanced to third on that double. Then both Forrest and Fornengo scored on a two-RBI single by Lane Christensen.

Christensen scored a run of his own in the sixth after reach base on a walk, stealing two bases and crossing home on an error.

Pake Brown did the same later that inning.

Baldwin-Woodville outhit Amery 9-4, collecting two doubles along the way.

Amery stole seven bases - four by Christensen.

Fornengo took the loss, giving up eight hits and two walks in 3 1/3 innings on the mound. He also struck out two batters. Forrest allowed one hit and three walks while striking out three batters in 2 1/3 inning. Christensen also pitched a third of an inning.

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New Richmond tops Amery tennis, 7-0

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery boys’ tennis team put up a strong fight on May 6 against New Richmond, but just couldn’t walk away with any

match victories. The Warriors tallied 50 game victories, but won just one of 15 sets.

The closest match came at No. 3 doubles where Adam Doroff and Griffin Bryan fell 5-7, 7-6 (7-5), 5-10.

Cole Jakupciak and Sabin Coy lost

6-7 (3-7), 4-6, at No. 2 doubles. Tommy Oman and Noah Rademacher dropped the No. 1 doubles match, 5-7, 2-6.

Amery was unable to post more than three game victories an any singles set.

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Nonemacher, Torgerson claim firsts at Webster

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake’s boys track and field team placed sixth at the nine-team Webster Invitational on May 4 while its girls’ team wrapped up seventh place. Meanwhile, Turtle Lake/Clayton placed fi fth in the boys’ team standings and eighth among the girls’ teams.

TL/C girls’ 4x200-meter relay team of Gabbie Lien, Isabelle Magnuson, Makayla Fagerlin and Mady Cardinal placed second with a time of 1:57.20. TL/C’s Ashley Manske placed third in the girls’ 3,200-meter run with a time of 15:24.24.

Clear Lake placed second in the girls’ 4x800-meter relay with a time of 11;43.00. Making up the 4x800 team were Gabby Loenser, Clara Pearson, Montana Niles and Natalie Kreier. Jazzy Christianson took third in the girls’ discus throw with a toss of 90-04.

On the boys’ side it was Kent Nonemacher representing TL/C in the boys’ 1,600-meter run with a winning time of 4:48.99. Caden Torgerson won the 110-meter hurdles in 17.12 seconds. Torgerson also placed second in the triple jump, with a distance of 39-05.00, and the long jump, with a leap of 19-00.50. Erik Bauer was third in the long jump at 18-11.75.

Conner Schramski represented Clear Lake in the 200-meter dash where he placed third with a time of 23.89 seconds. The Warriors’ 4x100-meter relay team of Joe Espeseth, Wyatt Hase, Schramski and Josh Levra also took third with a time of 47.92 seconds.

Amery Sprint Medley team is tops at Stan Barr Relays

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Senior Cameron Fouks passes the baton to sophomore Croix Hughes in the 3200M relay.

Amery’s track and field teams traveled to New Richmond on May 5 to participate in the 16-team Stan Barr Relays. The Warriors finished ninth in the boys’ team standings and 14th in the girls standings.

The only Amery team to finish in the top three was its boys’ sprint medley team of Gus Wentz, Tyler Richert, Max Goulet and Tristen Collins, which won with a time of 3:39.61, edging Eau Claire North by just .05 second.

Amery also placed sixth in the boys’ 4x100-meter relay (45.52 seconds), 4x400-meter relay (3:44.16) and boys’ 4x800-meter relay (8:50.82) and eighth in the girls’ 4x800-meter relay (10:51.25) and girls’ 3x140 meter shuttle hurdle low (1:06.85).

Making up the boys’ 4x100-meter relay team were James Baillargeon, Mitchell Waalen, Shawn Waalen and Goulet. Goulet, Shawn Waalen, Lance Waalen, Collins and Seth Amundson made up the 4x400 team. The boys’ 4x800 team was composed of Dylan Eiynck, Jude Ingham, Amundsen and Galen Coy. The girls’ 4x800 team included Liz Monette, Lydia Monson, Mary Johnson and Laura Borrmann.

Competing in the girls’ 3x140 meter shuttle hurdle low race were Marlee Dietrich, Amanda Edwards and Grace Grimm.

Individually, Grimm recorded the sixth-best pole vault, clearing 8-06 and led her girls’ pole vault relay team to a fourth-place finish. Joining her was Olivia Jenson (7-00).

Team Scores Girls

Team Scores Girls

Hudson 98, Menomonie 81, Anoka 79, River Falls 65, Rice Lake 59, New Richmond 38.50, Eau Claire North 35.5, Osceola 34, Somerset 28, Ellsworth 16, St. Croix Preparatory 13, Regis 13, Prescott 12, Amery 8, Unity 4, Cameron 1

St. Croix Falls 169.33, Grantsburg 100.50, Shell Lake 99.33, Frederic/Luck 94, Webster 88.33, Unity 45.50, Clear Lake 39, Turtle Lake/Clayton 37, Prairie Farm 11

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Unity 119, St. Croix Falls 118, Webster 112.50, Grantsburg f105, Turtle Lake/Clayton 79.50, Clear Lake 51, Frederic/Luck 45, Prairie Farm 34, Shell Lake 29

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Gabby Loenser passes the baton to teammate Clara Pearson in the 3200M relay.

The relay team placed second.

Anoka 81, Hudson 68, Osceola 65, Menomonie 64, Eau Claire North 61, New Richmond 56, River Falls 48, Rice Lake 32, Amery 30, Unity 21, Ellsworth 19, Regis 14, Somerset 13, Prescott 9, Cameron 4

Clear Lake baseball win streak hits 15 The Warriors continued the hot streak this past week with five more victories to push their winning streak to 15 games.

The Warriors hosted the Evergreens from Northwoods on Tuesday night and Cal Rosen gave the Warriors a very good start on the mound. Rosen went 4 shutout innings striking out five and giving up four hits. Hunter Lysne came in and threw the final inning of shutout ball to get the 10-0 shutout victory. The Warriors only mustered four hits in the game but made the 8 walks and 12 stolen bases pay off.

On Thursday the Warriors made the trip to Winter and

the bats warmed up quickly.

The Warriors knocked out a total of 18 hits by 10 different players including four home runs. Hunter Levy went 3-3 with two home runs and a double with 6 RBI’s to lead the offense. Bailey Blanchard, Tucker Bell and Hunter Levy handled the work on the mound in the 23-4 win.

Friday the Boyceville Bulldogs made the visit to Clear Lake. The Warriors jumped out early scoring 7 runs in the first two innings on six hits.

Daymond Bad Horse got the start on the mound and went 5 strong innings giving up one earned run in the 9-1 victory.

Daymond Bad Horse, Hunt-

er Lysne, Noah Wieczorek, and Austin Anderson all had multi-hit games and all drove in at least one run to lead the offense.

On Saturday the Warriors traveled to Mauston to play two games at the Woodside Complex on the turf fields. In the first game of the day the Warriors faced Seneca. This was a tightly contested game throughout as every at bat and play was important. Both teams had chances to score and both defenses played very solid all game long. The Warriors took advantage of an error in the top of the sixth to break the 1-1 tie and that would be the difference. Sene-

ca had a chance in the bottom of the seventh but left runners on the corners to end the game. Cal Rosen got the start and went five solid innings to get the win and Hunter Lysne came in and closed the game for the last six outs. Cal Rosen scored both runs for the Warriors to lead the way.

In the second game the Warriors played Kickapoo. The Warriors scored in all six innings to keep the pressure on the opposing defense the entire game. They combined for 16 hits from 11 different players and won the game 16-6 in six innings. Austin Anderson got the start and gave up one unearned run over 2 and

2/3 innings of work to get the win. Hunter Lysne, Bailey Blanchard and Jordan Ramis finished up the game giving up no earned runs in the game.

The defense struggled in this game uncharacteristically having five errors to keep Kickapoo in the game through the top of the sixth. The Warriors finished the week going 5-0 with three big conference games coming up this week to keep the lead in the conference race at two games. They have to face Bruce twice this week who is currently in a tie for second place behind the Warriors.

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This herb bread is not difficult to make because is uses refrigerated buttermilk biscuits.

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PULL APART HERB BREAD Cut up and put into a large bowl: 1 large pkg. (17.3 oz.) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (8 biscuit size) 1 small kg. (10.8 oz.) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (5 biscuit size) Add and toss together until all biscuit pieces are coated: 2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes Drizzle over the biscuits and toss again: 1 t. melted butter Arrange all the biscuits in a 5x9” coated/greased baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until done. Let cool for 10 minutes and then invert the loaf pan onto a serving plate. Serve warm or room temp with butter. Serves 4-6.

to make. Use ground beef, venison, turkey or chicken.

COUNTRY CASSEROLE Cook according to directions and drain well: 1 pkg. (16 oz.) wide egg noodles Brown in skillet: 1 T. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 pound ground beef, etc.

Put the cooked noodles into the skillet and add: 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed tomato soup 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 c. milk 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Mix together and put into a greased/sprayed 3 qt. casserole dish.

Sprinkle with: 1/2 tsp. paprika Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until hot. Serves 6-8 This casserole freezes well either before or after baking. If frozen before baking, thaw 24 hours in refrigerator. If frozen after baked, thaw and reheat until hot.

Make this bundt cake with a cake mix and strawberry gelatin. It’s pretty and is tasty all the way thru.

Add some fresh strawberries on top when serving for an even more delicious cake.

STRAWBERRY SWIRL BUNDT CAKE Combine in medium bowl and beat on medium for 2 minutes or until creamy: 1 pkg. (18.25 oz.) white cake mix 1 c. sour cream 1/4 c. water 2 eggs.

Pour one-third of the batter into a greased/ sprayed 10” bundt pan.

Sprinkle with half of a 1 serving size package of strawberry-flavored gelatin.

Repeat the layers ending up with the batter. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto wire rack to cool completely. To serve, sprinkle with some powdered sugar, drizzle with some icing or put strawberries and whipped topping/cream on top of each piece. Or perhaps add a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

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This makes a nice salad. When cooking some macaroni, add a bit more and refrigerate. Then put it into this salad. Make this ahead because it needs to refrigerate for about 45 minutes.

PASTA AND GARDEN SALAD Combine in larger bowl: 1/2 c. cooked macaroni, cooled 1/4 c. finely chopped onion 1/2 c. finely chopped cucumber 1/4 c. diced green bell pepper Combine in another container: 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1-1/2 tsp . olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley Pour the dressing over the pasta/veg. mixture and stir to combine well.

Put into a serving bowl and cover. Refrigerate for about 45 minutes. Serve cold. Serves 4-6.

Make this bit unusual pie beginning with a graham cracker crust. It needs to chill for 2 hours so plan to make it ahead of the time you want to serve it.

BANANA CREAM SURPRISE PIE In small microwavable bowl, melt, stirring occasionally: 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips Spoon the melted chocolate over a 9” graham cracker pie shell Slice and arrange on top of the chocolate: 2 bananas, peeled Combine in larger bowl, whisking for 2 minutes or until thickened: 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding mix 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant banana cream pudding mix 2-1/2 c. cold milk Pour the pudding over the bananas, spreading carefully with a spatula.

Spread over the pudding: 1/2 container (from 8 oz. container) frozen whipped topping, thawed (or use whole container if you wish) Sprinkle on top: Toffee bars, coarsely chopped, nuts, sprinkles, coconut, M&M’s, etc.

Cover and chill for 2 hours. Serves 6-8.

Tip: To make self rising flour, combine 1 c. flour, 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt. If using store-bought self rising flour, be sure to check expiration date. Baking powder does lose its potency.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Book Club, 10 am Dominoes, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Grief Support, 7 pm AA 7:30 pm High School Fine Arts Show

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games, 1 pm Cribbage, 5:30 pm Stamping & Scrapbooking, 7 pm Snowmobile Club 9 am HS Boys Golf, MBC Tournament at Ellsworth 9 am HS Boys Tennis Tournament at Osceola 4 pm HS Track, MBC Tournament at New Richmond 4:30 pm HS Girls Soccer at Spooner 5 pm HS Softball at St. Croix Central

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 10 am Blood Pressure Clinic, 11 am Fiesta Birthday Party, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA

8:15 am Amery Housing Authority monthly meeting,AHA office 9 am HS Boys Golf Invitational at Turtleback 4:15 pm HS Track at Glenwood City 4:15 pm HS Boys Tennis vs. Regis, here 4:30 pm HS Girls Soccer at Hayward 5 pm HS Softball vs.

Ellsworth, here 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 11:30 am 6-5-4 Dice, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 1 pm Amery Memory Cafe, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 4:30 pm HS Girls Soccer vs. Barron Area, here 5 pm HS Baseball vs. Ellsworth, here 5 pm HS Softball vs. Somerset, here 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW

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Wisconsin roads claim 41 lives in April Preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) shows 41 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes last month, the same as April of last year and slightly above the five-year average of 38. The safest month of April since World War II occurred in 2014 with 25 traffic deaths, and the deadliest was in 1973 with 113 deaths.

As of April 30, a total of 143 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes this year, including six motorcyclists and 17 pedestrians. Traffic deaths through April were 18 fewer compared to the same period in 2016 and one above the five-year average.

“The approach of warmer weather generates additional highway safety concerns because traffic volumes tend to ramp up along with overall vehicle speeds,” said David Pabst, Director of WisDOT’s Bureau of Transportation Safety. “To emphasize the importance of safety belt use by all drivers and passengers, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will participate in the annual Click It or Ticket safety belt mobilization from May 22 to June 4. Last year in Wisconsin, nearly half of the drivers and passengers killed in traffic crashes were not wearing a safety belt.”

Buzzing about Bees On May 1 the Amery Woman’s Club met at the Shoreview Supper Club. Richard Nelson, beekeeper, spoke to the group about the ‘A, Bee, Cs of bees.’ As a pre-meeting event, members at tables worked as a team to identify bee facts. Mr. Nelson brought show and tell beehive items and many photos.

Last Man Standing

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Poetry reading Thomas R. Smith, the author of seven books of poetry and an instructor at the Loft Literary Center, and fellow poets James Bettendorf and Sue Reed Crouse will read from their poetry collections on May 13, 10:30 a.m.

Storytime There will be no storytime between May 10 and May 31. Starting in June, Itty Bitty Storytime for 0-2 year-olds will be offered on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Family Storytime for 2-5 year-olds will continue on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime will be followed by engaging early learning activities.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children.

Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:45 p.m.—5:00 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature.

The Great Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m.

By Larry Phillipson April, 2017

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

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

Check out the website Check out the library website at www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook. com/amerylibrary.

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

Over the ship's speaker it came loud and clear, we have reached our destination, Iwo Jima, we are here.

It was the dawn of February nineteenth, nineteen forty-five, it was the very last day for many men to be alive.

The sea was choppy, restless and seemed ill at ease, twenty thousand soldiers, entrenched on the island of Japanese.

We received fierce bombardment as we headed toward the shore, machine gun fire, mortar and a whole lot more.

A jap zero dove on me from the sky, opened up his machine gun, sand spouted six feet high.

One person in the world to survive, I was sure, lady luck was smiling on me, sweet and pure.

The glistening of blood, by light of enemy shells, dying men, a grizzly sight this side of hell.

The screaming of shells getting closer each time, it's hard to explain the gore of this rhyme.

The sight of "old glory" waving in the breeze, set our hearts beating at ease, to give the Marines energy to continue the attack, there's no way in our minds we could have turned back.

That was long ago and far away, the mist of time has washed away all but the memories of that fateful day.

Whatever I did and whatever I am, I'm proud to have done my part for the land of the free and old Uncle Sam. Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Do you know someone who is 100 or older?

Fifty Years a Nurse

By Avon Banovic Karpenske

Editor’s Note: In recognition of May 6-12 as National Nurses Week, Avon Banovic Karpenske, a 1964 graduate of Amery High School, submitted the following editorial based on her fifty year’s of experience in the nursing field: I never would have imagined that I would still be working as an RN fifty years later. Twenty five of those years were at Regions Hospital and at the same time fifteen years at Adoray Home Health & Hospice and 4.5 years at Amery Behavioral Health.

As a new Abbott Hospital graduate RN in May 1967, I had hopes and dreams of experiencing many things through nursing. Now as I look back over those fifty years, I did actually that!

My psychiatric experience as a student nurse was at Anoka State Hospital. Staffing was thin as they relied on the nursing students. Straight jackets, cold wraps were the usual treatment for agitated or aggressive pts.

For pts who had a violent history, lobotomies were often performed. Insulin shock was administered to depressed patients and required many staff to hold the patient in place.

There were few medications; thorazine was the first to be used in the late 60’s.

As a new RN, I started

as a Charge RN and only RN on the night shift @ the U of MN Hospital in Labor & Delivery.

From there I worked as a Charge RN on a 25 bed pediatric unit in Superior, WI and TB coordinator for Douglas County.

Over the years I worked on medical/surgical, obstetric, geriatrics, psychiatric units. Also have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings doing case management, counseling/therapy and home healthcare. I always worked in nursing even when I held a Nursing Home Administrator position and was also licensed as a Social Worker for a period of years.

I have witnessed many changes in health care over those years and played a meaningful role as a change agent. Team leading was the thing when I graduated—most floors in hospitals had 2 teams, with 2 RNs appointed as “team leaders” who reported to the “head nurse.” We added medications to IV glass bottles and started our own IVs. We had a lot of patients on every hour maalox/half and half treatment for gastric ulcers. Surgical patients were in the hospital for over a week and new mothers 4-5 days. We placed nasogastric tubes, drew labs and cleaned and autoclaved equipment. Political changes occurred and much of the population in the county/ state institutions in the

80’s were placed into the community which was not equipped to handle the sudden influx. TB was eradicated and the TB sanitoriums were closed.

In mental health nursing the units were called “wards.” One physician covered the needs of all the patients in the hospital. The mental health environment looked much like the one displayed in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo Nest.” Care planning was started with the hospital staff developing the plan of care and has evolved into patient/family involvement with patient centered approach.

Have gone from head nurse and team leaders to mental health director/nurse manager and charge nurses. Nursing is now evidenced based in all fields. Many of the procedures that nursing use to do, now are done lab others. Mental health units have improved greatly from multiple bed rooms to private rooms/ baths. Psychiatric treatment has had mile stone improvement by the development of a wide variety of medications and humane electric shock treatment. Interdisciplinary care is now a given.

Patients are no longer institutionalized for years unless a crime is involved. For a majority of patients, length of stays are about a week. Community based treatments have multiplied, making community placement a

A newspaper clipping honors Avon’s 1967 graduation from nursing school.

viable option. Changes also occurred in nursing attire from uniforms that nursing wore --white with nursing caps to street clothes and now to same colored scrubs. MDS and Oasis federal documents were developed and added for information gathering statewide. DSM changed the way diagnostic illnesses were determined. With the development of computers, paper documentation changed to computerized documentation.

I can attest to the numerous changes in health care over the last 50 years; more change is yet to come. I had great instructors, great managers who not only taught the art of nursing but compassionate care. My patients also taught me about facing life’s journeys with dignity. National Nursing week occurs for a week in May, remember to thank a nurse for their contributions and compassionate care.

Each year the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Northwest Wisconsin recognizes and celebrates local Centenarians—individuals who are 100 years of age or older. Last year the group recognized 14 centenarians total both between Polk and Burnett Counties.

All Centenarians receive recognition (certificates and letters) from Wisconsin State Legislatures and a certificate from the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin. In addition, they are featured in The Voice (the ADRC monthly newsletter), in local newspapers and at the ADRC booth at the Polk County Fair, Burnett County Agricultural Society Fair, Webster Fair and Osceola Community Fair.

If you know someone who is 100 years or older in the Polk or Burnett County areas, please call Carrie at 877-485-2372.

Symphony of Tongue and Ear The tone that echoes tuneful in the ear, is this the tone that trills upon the tongue?

Tune, human, filled with pathos or bright joy, or of the bird whose message he pours out, possessive of his realm, or wins his mate, small tones announce the young awaiting food.

Another throat that in the marsh sends forth a message of the coming of the spring.

May dawns, when newness lifts the waiting heart, a smile as tadpoles wiggle in their pool.

Sweet love songs issued from young human throats, are treasured as they fall on waiting ears.

A gift, divine and human, shared as well, an echo of the angels song on high.

The ears, so blessed as melodies speak there, the tongues who trill with praises so inspired, hearts touched by creation's music thus performed, beyond what polished skill could scarce produce.

Carol Morfitt Welch

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, May 11— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or oatmeal, blueberry or chocolate muffin.

Elementary lunch: Mini corn dogs or Chef salad, macaroni & cheese, steamed broccoli, carrots with dip, applesauce.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Zee Zee bar, yogurt, muffin, french toast sticks, sausage links.

High school lunch: Mini corn dogs or Chef salad, macaroni & cheese, steamed broccoli, carrots/dip, strawberries, blueberries.

Friday, May 12— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and yogurt or donut.

Elementary lunch: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken sandwich, curly fries, baked beans, mandarin oranges.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Cheese stick, “Gripz” graham crackers, cinnamon roll, cheese omelet, cereal bar.

High school lunch: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken sandwich, curly fries, baked beans, pineapple, fruit juice.

Monday, May 15— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or oatmeal, Pop Tart.

Elementary lunch: Taco in a bag or soft shell taco, fixings, refried beans, grapes, Slushie fruit cup.

High school breakfast: Entree op-

tions: Cereal, cereal bar, sausage links, Nutri Grain bar, chocolate chip “UBR,” banana bread.

High school lunch: Tacos with fixings or ham & cheese sandwich, refried beans, pineappple chunks, grapes, sherbet.

Tuesday, May 16— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or mini donuts, cheese omelet.

Elementary lunch: Barbeque riblet or chicken patty on a bun, potato smiles, green beans, sliced apples.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, cheese stick, Krave S’mores, muffin, Little John donut.

High school lunch: Barbeque riblet or chicken patty on a bun, baby red potatoes, green beans, sliced peaches, fruit juice.

Wednesday, May 17— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and yogurt or sausage & cheese sandwich.

Elementary lunch: .

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, muffin, Nutri Grain bar, “Gripz” graham crackers, sausage, egg & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/ gravy, dinner roll, Graduation cake, sweet potato souffle, applesauce, sliced pears.

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, May 11— Lien Elementary lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate school lunch: Homemade spagehtti, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Friday, May 12— Lien Elementary lunch: Pizza, coleslaw, mixed vegetables, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Pizza or fish fillet w/dinner roll, coleslaw, mixed vegetables, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Pizza or fish fillet w/dinner roll, coleslaw, mixed vegetables, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Pizza or fish fillet w/dinner roll, coleslaw, mixed vegeables, garden bar, fruit choices.

Monday, May 15— Lien Elementary lunch: Chicken tender wrap, sweet poato waffle fries, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate school lunch: Chicken tender wrap or steakhouse hoagie, sweet potato waffle fries, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Chicken tender wrap or steakhouse hoagie, sweet

potato waffle fries, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Chicken tender wrap or steakhouse hoagie, sweet potato waffle fries, garden bar, fruit choices.

Tuesday, May 16— Lien Elementary lunch: Soft shell tacos, black bean salad, refried beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate school lunch: Soft shell tacos or chicken fajitas, black bean salad, refried beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Soft shell tacos or chicken fajitas, black bean salad, refried beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Soft shell tacos or chicken fajitas, black bean salad, refried beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Wednesday, May 17— Lien Elementary lunch: Cheeseburger meatloaf, buttered noodles, roasted brussel sprouts, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: BBQ pork sandwich or cheeseburger meatloaf sandwich, roasted brussel sprouts, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: BBQ pork sandwich or cheeseburger meatloaf sandwich, roasted brussel sprouts, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: BBQ pork sandwich or cheeseburger meatloaf sandwich, roasted brussel sprouts, garden bar, fruit choices.

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Germans visit the German Club Monday, April 24 was a special afternoon for the Amery German Club. The group was visited by three German exchange students, (left to right) Clara Engelsleben, Laura Borrmann and Yujin Sur. The girls talked about life in the Cologne area of Germany and enjoyed light refreshments afterward. German Club meets the fourth Monday of the month at 1:30 at the Amery Community Center for social and cultural exchanges. All are welcome.

AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can pick one up at any of the 4 schools or the public library. You can also view the entire brochure and register online through the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online ( w w w. a m e r y s d . k 1 2 . wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12. wi.us.

Boating Safety: DNR - WI law requires persons born SINCE January 1st, 1989 to pass Boater's Safety if they operate a boat or personal watercraft. The safety certificate earned in class does not become valid until the child reaches 12 years of age.

For ages 11-adult. May 15, 16 & 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.

Fee $10. Pre-register with Community Ed. Hunter Education this Summer: Three classes - June 12-16 from 8:30-11:30 a OR June 12-16 from 12:30-3:30 p OR June 19-23 from 8:30-11:30 a.

Summer School bus and free breakfast and lunch available for am classes.

Pre-register with Community Ed. Basketball Camp for boys entering grades 3-9 and girls entering grades 4-9. July 17-20, girls from 8:30-11:30 am and boys from 1:30-4:30 pm. $75 includes t-shirt. Pre-register with Community Ed. Youth Football for Amery and surrounding area youth entering grades 3-6 this fall. Practices Tues & thurs beginning Aug 8. Scrimmages Saturdays and one Friday night. Fee $125 to players new to the program or $75 for returning players.

All equipment provided.

Pre-register with Community Ed. Tennis Clinic for girls entering grades 6-12 this fall. All skill levels welcome. Lead by a USPTA Certified Teaching professional. June 5-9 from 10-11:30 am. Fee $35. ($5 discount if also participating in one of the leagues.) Pre-register with Community Ed. Tennis League for middle school boys and girls entering grades 5-9 this fall. Mini-lessons followed by supervised play.

June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 & 20 from 5:30-7:30 p. Fee $30.

Pre-register with Community Ed. Tennis League for

high school girls and boys with match play experience from a high school team or tournament play. Receive instruction and play a variety of singles and doubles matches. June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18 & 25 from 6-8 p. Fee $15. Pre-register with Community Ed. Junior Golf for youth entering grades 1-9 this fall. Lessons June 5-6 and June 12-13. League on Sunday afternoons in July and early August.

Fee $40 includes lessons, league and t-shirt.

Pre-register with Community Ed. Softball Skills & Drills for girls entering grades 5-9 this fall. Will cover all aspects of softball with an emphasis on competitive games and situations.

June 26-29 from 12:30-3:30 p. Fee $50 includes camp and shirt if registered by June 2.

Pre-register with Community Ed. Kids Dance Open Gym Friday, May 12 from 6:15-8:15 in the Elementary School Gym. An interactive DJ for kids with free prizes, fun contests, up-tempo music and interactive dancing! Free.

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Herb Kohl Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with $500,000 Matching Grant to Increase Wisconsin Classroom Support via DonorsChoose.Org Donation from Herb Kohl Philanthropies to match all classroom projects in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE– To celebrate the hard work and important contributions of teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, Herb Kohl announces additional support for Wisconsin teachers who post their classroom projects on the education crowdfunding site DonorsChoose.org. Herb Kohl Philanthropies will provide $500,000 in support for Wisconsin classrooms in the form of a dollar-for-dollar match toward Wisconsin’s classroom requests. These resources are being donated to thank teachers for making a positive impact on the lives of Wisconsin youth.

With a matching grant, Herb Kohl Philanthropies hopes to leverage the generosity of individual donors, turning their $500,000 commitment into $1M worth of direct classroom supplies and educational materials. “As the school year winds down, we hope this offer to match donations will kick-start teachers’ plans for next school year and inspire more individuals to support the people doing the one job that makes all other jobs possible – our teachers,” said Herb Kohl.

“Teachers are invited to post projects, and people across the state are invited

to show appreciation to our Wisconsin teachers, classrooms and students,” said Kohl, adding, “Together, let’s double the volume of projects that will benefit education in Wisconsin.”

On DonorsChoose.org, teachers post projects requesting materials and experiences they need for their classrooms, and donors in Wisconsin and across the country support the projects that inspire them. Starting this week, all Wisconsin projects live on DonorsChoose. org as well as new ones posted after today will be funded dollar-for-dollar until the $1M goal is reached.

“The teaching profession requires a constant drive to explore and find creative ways to reach students,” said State Superintendent Tony Evers. “Many Wisconsin teachers submit project requests through DonorsChoose in hopes of being able to give their kids a new and exciting learning opportunity. I want to thank Herb Kohl for his generous support of those projects and for his continued commitment to the students and teachers of Wisconsin.”

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In September, 2016, Herb Kohl surprised classrooms all across Wisconsin on the first day of school by announcing he had funded every classroom project that was live on the DonorsChoose.org site. More than 400 schools received funding for over 1,000 projects that reached 65,000 students.

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Received a great email from Raymond Mork whose car PP gave Niles Framsted a chuckle when he announced it at the races.

Raymond and Wayne Macarthy didn’t miss a Saturday night at the Growing races.

The start of the proup in cess began with picking Amery up a car for $25, maybe $40, to take to the FramLoren Elkin sted farm to weld in roll bars. Niles was most helpful, doing what he could to get them in running condition.

The goal of many drivers happened on roll-over night, the first rollover winning a prize of $10, sometimes $25. The track had a unique design, not flat but hilly, and the momentum of coming down the slopes meant speed galore. The roll overs often resulted. Niles promoted it that way, declaring that anyone could race on a flat track. “Try the Framsted Race Track to test your driving skills.”

Raymond requested pictures from that time, and I will be open to anyone sending them along with more stories from that time. Didn’t get as many reflections and memories as I thought I would, but I’m going to leave this open and come back to it later.

Part 2, I wanted to tell about the connection between Framsted and the Elkin families. As far as I know, there was none, but while in Norway at the Elkin family area 100 miles north of Oslo I came across the sign you see posted here. Framstads and an arrow.

In my mind, I thought that the chances were slim that it referred to the family that settled in Clear Lake and later north of Amery.

That turned out to be the family Framsted of race track fame. My genealogically literate Cousin Elin discovered the connection. June (Framsted) and husband Bruce traveled to that area last summer, and though they didn’t find any direct descendants, they did find some relatives.

What I thought was special was the fact that the Framsteds and Elkins around Amery had no ties, but I have to guess that in that area in Norway that they attended weddings, funerals, and other events.

The families in Norway lived closer to each other than the Elkins from near Amery.

Not a big discovery, but I thought it was a coincidence worth noting. We could guess that since they lived closely in this area that their speech patterns and pronunciations were similar.

More later on the Framsted Race Track Contact Loren at elkfarm@wctc.net, and please check his blog at elkfarm. org.

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Connect with nature at Interstate Park events Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls will host several events in the near future for everyone to enjoy. A State Park pass is required to attend each event.

•Saturday, May 13 7:00-10:00 a.m.

Birding with Brian Collins! Enjoy an early morning bird walk on Silverbrook Trail. Bring your binoculars & a bird field guide. Binoculars and Spotting scope will be available to share.

Meet at the Pines Group Camp.

10:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

Spring Wildflower Stroll with Barb Delaney an ecologist and specialist in the botanical bio-diversity of our region. Meet at the Pines Group Camp.

Immerse your senses in the spring wildflower display. Take in the subtle colors of new growth.

We’ll review many plant names as well as have fun finding the quirky, the bold, and the rare beauties. Smell the rich earth, feel the cool air by the spring-fed creek.

Our senses help us appreciate the variety of micro-habitats that allow such a diversity of life to thrive here. If the

group is interested following the stroll : Meet at the Beach House at 12:30pm, , for more discussion of botany, ecology, and a look at some unusual plants near the lake!

•Sunday, May 14 Mother’s Day 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Seed Balls for Mother’s Day! Learn to preserve and plant wildflower seeds in an interesting way! A family activity, wheelchair accessible. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Wildflowers around Lake O’ the Dalles. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the lake while identifying some very beautiful plants! Guided

by Colleen Tolliver, Natural Resource Educator.

Meet at the Beach House.

•Thursday, May 18 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Nature’s Story Time for Preschoolers and their caregivers. Story, Activity and Snack.

Dress for the weather.

Meet at the Ice Age Center.

•Friday, May 19 5:00-7:00 p.m.

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Let’s slow down, look down, and uncover some of the mysteries lurking in shadowy places. Meet at Ice Age Visitor Center. The downhill walk requires careful footing and a portion of the trail might be wet. At 6:30pm, we will walk uphill from Lake of the Dalles Parking lot or we’ll arrange for pick-up car, if needed.

•Saturday, May 20 7:00-9:00 a.m.

Birding! – Set your sights on nature’s singing delights. Birder, Joe Hudick will lead us on a fun trail to help us identify some very vocal and some not-so vocal local birds. A limited number of binoculars will be available. Meet at the Pines Group Camp.

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Drug Take Back Project On April 29 the Amery Police Department provided the community the opportunity to drop off unused drugs, expired drugs, or over-the-counter items such as vitamins. The community dropped off approximately 25 pounds of drugs. Just one goal of this project is to keep these drugs out of our water source. Thanks to all participants for your help in keeping the environment safe. The Amery Woman’s Club co-sponsored this event. Pictured, Barb Auge and Kipp Harris, Amery Police Department, collected the drugs.

Now that we are finally experiencing some warmer weather, perhaps you are craving a delicious brat or hot dog! Be sure to stop by Dick’s Fresh Market on June 2nd, 3rd and 21st to see the gang, enjoy a brat or two and support the Center!

Join us on June 12th at 6pm for a fun, crafty night with some friends and go home with a beautiful wooden sign.

Everything you need is provided, including over 60 sayings, 45 paint colors, boards, hooks, etc.

The cost is only $25 and checks should be made out to Lisa Moggo. Register by mailing in or dropping payment off at the Center by June 7th.

Another class we are offering is the “Rustic Cross Wall Hanging Class” on June 21st at 6pm. The canvas, brushes, paints, and burlap will be provided.

Each participant is asked to bring a decorative pin, brooch, large earring or other bedazzlement to put in the center of their cross. The cost for this class is only $10! Register and pay by June 15th and make checks payable to Andrea Jilek.

CPR Training will be held at the Amery Area Community Center on June 22 from 10am12noon. The cost is $23/ person. If you are interested in attending, please register and pay by June

12th. Checks should be made out to Nicole Gullickson. Class size is limited to 20 people so if you want to attend, it is recommended that you register early.

Enjoy Karaoke with Kar Jackers Entertainment on Sunday May 14th from 3pm-5pm. This event is open to the public and families are welcome.

Light concessions will be available including adult beverages.

We’re having a Fiesta Dinner on Thursday May 11th at 11am. The cost is $6 for members and $7 for guests. A delicious meal will be served with music

by Dick Armbruster to follow. Wear red, yellow or green and you will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Reservations are required and must be made by May 8th.

The “Studebakers” will be coming to Crickets Bar & Grill on May 26 from 6pm-8pm. Be sure to mark your calendars to see this awesome band play dance to some great 50’s music!

Carol Welch, our local poet laureate, will present and sign her two new books at that Center on Friday, June 9th at noon.

“Days of Joy, Tears, and Recovery” is about addiction and healing and “Sunshine Girl” shows that the simpler life was just as intricate as life today.

If you need a place to rent, consider the Amery Area Community Center for wedding receptions, graduation parties, birthday parties, etc. We also work with profit and notfor-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Tuesday pool winners were Paul Seidel in first, Carl Johnson took second, Denny Psick placed third, Milt Johnson came in fourth, and Jerry Fisher received the consolation prize.

Thursday pool winners were Mary Fisher in first place, Carl Johnson came in second, Paul Seidel placed third, Wendell Anderson placed fourth, and Les Peterson finished with the consolation prize.

Wii Bowling winners were Jerry Fisher in first place, Jerry Langland in second and Paul Seidel and Carl Johnson tied for third place.

Wednesday bridge winners were Judy Strobush in first, Bev Kjeseth came in second, Lou Molnar placed third, and Mary Salewski came in fourth.

Sue Saarem came in first for Monday bridge and Matt Saarem placed second.

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Flavoring up your garden Culinary herbs can be fresh cut or dried leaves and are used in cooking. These can easily be grown in your garden or a container. If you are a beginner at growing, Garden you may want to start with some “classic Variety herbs”. These might Julie Kuehl, include basil, chives, oregano, thyme, Polk County rosemary, cilantro or Master Gardener a mint.

Herbs require the same basics as any garden whether you are planting in a permanent garden or a container– proper sunlight, fertile soil, good drainage and a water source. Note that some herbs are annuals (plant every year), while others are perennials (come back year after year). Make sure you read the plant label to determine size and requirements for the individual herb you wish to grow.

Basil is an excellent annual herb to grow for flavoring pasta, eggs, many meats or to make pesto. It is easy to

grow and comes in a variety of flavors.

French Tarragon can be used to flavor vinegars, butter, many vegetables.

Many herbs are perennials. Mints come in a variety of flavors and can be used in teas, drinks or and for scents (be careful they can be invasive if not contained). Oregano is wonderful for Italian dishes; chives and garlic chives are easy to grow and can be used on baked potatoes and can be an attractive addition to any garden with its wonderful purple flower. Lavender is an excellent herb for its aroma and pleasant to plant in a container on your patio. It is purported to be good for healing and relaxing.

Herbs are great for adding color, texture and fragrance to any garden in addition to enhancing the flavor of your prepared dishes. Many herbs are easy to grow and can be used to complement other flowers very well.

Many nurseries carry a variety of herbs. Dragonfly Gardens has a large selection. A good on-line site for information on herbs is www.gardenherbs. org.

More gardening tips next time. Happy Planting!!

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Genealogy Society Offers Pioneer/Century Certificate Program The Blue Hills Genealogical Society invites anyone who has an ancestor that lived in Barron County by 1871 to apply for their Pioneer Certificate.

Evidence of descent is required.

Applications may be obtained on the Society’s website www.rootsweb. ancestry.com/~wibhgsbc or at their Resource Center at 410 E. LaSalle, Ste. C, Barron. Each applicant submission is a $10 fee.

The Century Certificate will be awarded to any person who can provide evidence of descent from a Barron County resident who settled in Barron County 100 years prior to the application

date, i.e. by 1917 this year.

Specific details of essential evidence of descent are set forth in the instructions on the application form for the certificates. All applications must be received on or before October 4, 2017. Approved certificates will be awarded at the Society’s banquet in November.

The purpose of the Certificate program is to recognize families with Barron County roots, encourage people to undertake genealogical research, develop a database of information for researchers, and to improve the quality of genealogical research.

“We are very excited about this program,” said BHGS president Gloria Dobberfuhl. “We hope many people will take the challenge. Applicants don’t have to live in Barron County. They just need to be descendants of a pioneer who settled here either before 1871 or 100 years ago.

We are looking forward to illuminating the history of our county with this information.

We consider this an ongoing program to encourage people to research their Barron County roots.”

For questions, contact Gloria Dobberfuhl at 715-637-5579.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason.

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

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

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

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.

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

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

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233.

All groups and services are free of charge.

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

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

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

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

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

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

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

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. •We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. •New MIP for women with college aged children meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Contact Lanni Meagher 715-268-5270.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time.

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859.

Overeaters Anonymous Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin.

Through our regular activities we provide opportunities for families to come together to enrich their students’ learning experiences with special classes, field trips, play dates, and celebrations. We facilitate regular time together which provides social, academic and character-building activities for our children while parents encourage and support each other through the homeschooling journey. We also strive to serve our surrounding communities through projects that emphasize selflessness and provide opportunities for parents and children to use their gifts and talents to serve others. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month.

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Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

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

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

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

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

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

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

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

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

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

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

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Engagement announced Miranda Marie Pittman and Justin Adam Young, children of Jeff & Donna Pittman of Clear Lake and Jeff & Sandy Young of Clayton, are happy to announce their engagement. A June 9, 2018 wedding is planned.

In recognition of National Women’s Health Week, the W3TFL Coalition is encouraging women who smoke to quit and reminding them that free help is available.

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Wednesday, May 17 10 a.m Farm Jingo/Students 12 p.m. Picnic/Patio 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H Pet Day

Friday, May 19 10:45 a.m. Blue Sky Music Saturday, May 2011 a.m. Mike’s Family Music 2 p.m. Beauty Boutique

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Tuesday, May 16 10:45 a.m. Music with Rudy 3:30 p.m. Psalmodican Players

Thursday, May 18 11 a.m. D.J. Clifford 2-4 p.m. Spring Formal Harp Music with Denise

For more on local tobacco prevention control efforts: •Visit the W3TFL website: www.W3TFL.org •Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/W3TFL •Quitting smoking : www.wiquitline.org or Call 1-800-QUIT NOW.

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Monday, May 15 10:30 a.m. Make Overs with Keri 11:15 a.m. Poetry with Don 2:30 p.m. Mother’s Day Treats 5:45 p.m. Concrete Cowboy

smoke to talk to their doctor or take advantage of free assistance provided in Wisconsin; through the Wisconsin tobacco quit line at 1-800-QUITNOW,

Winners of the Amery Lions Club Raffle Calendar for March and April 2017

BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center St. Croix Falls

•Lung function and circulation improves.

•Clothes and hair smell better.

•Senses of taste and smell improve.

•More money to spend on other things.

Women who quit often say they feel more in control of their lives because they don’t need to plan their lives around smoking. They don’t have to worry about finding places to smoke or about bothering others when they smoke.

The W3TFL Coalition encourages women who

as likely as men to die from diseases caused by smoking, like Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Heart Disease. Another startling statistic from the Surgeon General’s Report is that women who smoke are up to 40 times more likely to develop COPD and heart disease than women who don’t smoke.

The benefits of quitting are immediate and lasting.

•Healthier skin.

•Fresher breath.

•Blood Pressure Drops.

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Local Runners Sweep the Field at the Stower 7 Lakes Half Marathon Race Rolling and Chelsea Whitley, both from Amery, led from the gun to win their divisions of the Stower 7 Lakes Half Marathon on Saturday, May 6. Rolling’s time of 1 hour, 21 minutes and 50 seconds, outpaced second place men’s finisher, Steve Clark, Cushing, by almost 15 minutes.

Whitley’s race was closer with silver medalist Josy Wood of Clear Lake just under three minutes behind her.

In the Power Up 2 Kilometer kid’s fun run, 137 young runners took to the course.

Complete results from both races are available at performancetiming. com.

Steve and Janine Meyer, Frederic, on the course. Photo Credit—William Johnson.

St. Croix Valley Foundation announces grant recipients The St. Croix Valley Foundation is honored to announce the recipients of the Valley Arts Initiative competitive grant program. This spring, the St. Croix Valley Foundation awarded $25,350 to 12 nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Funded projects range from a concert honoring Finland’s 100th anniversary of independence to a therapeutic artist-in-residence program serving children in mental health treatment – from a summertime film and music festival to a theatre event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

The St. Croix Valley Foundation’s Valley Arts Initiative is built on a combination of public funds and private contributions. In 2017, SCVF received a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board, and we matched that with contributions from individuals in the region interested in the arts. In addition, this year the SCVF received funding from the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation to support this worthwhile program.

The SCVF provides donors with the opportunity to create or add to our Valley Impact Funds for causes that are closest to their hearts. The Foundation has funds addressing a variety of causes including the arts, music education, health and wellness, the environment, and animals. The advantage of these funds is their mission is unchanging yet they remain current and flexible.

We cannot guess tomorrow’s issues or know which organizations can best address those issues at that time. However, through our Valley Impact Funds and our competitive grants programs, the SCVF places grant dollars in the most capable hands at the right time, in perpetuity.

“The St. Croix River region has been blessed by donors who want to see a rich and varied climate for the arts” said Andy Kass SCVF Board Member and Grants and Programs Committee Chairperson. “It is an honor to see our donors’ wishes spring to life each year through these grants.”

Half Marathon Men’s Winner Race Rolling and pace biker, Gary Osborn. Photo Credit—William Johnson.

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Valley Arts Initiative Grants Awarded 2017 BURNETT COUNTY Northwest Passage Limited, Schaefer Cabin Artist in Residence Program, awarded $3,000.00 CHISAGO COUNTY Franconia Sculpture Park, 2017 Art and Artists Celebration, awarded $2,500.00 PIERCE COUNTY Turningpoint For Victims Of Domestic And Sexual Violence Inc, EMPOWERED: A Theatre Event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, awarded $750.00 ST. CROIX COUNTY Phipps Center For The Arts Inc, What We Need is Here 2017 Artist Seminars and Related Projects, awarded $1,850.00 WASHINGTON COUNTY The Shire Literary Center, #HUSHpodcast: A New Universe to Explore, awarded $4,250.00 Square Lake Film & Music Festival, 2017 Square Lake Film & Music Festival, awarded $5,000.00 Canvas Health Inc, Jammin' Art 2017, awarded $1,000.00 East Metro Symphony Orchestra, Traditions: A Celebration of Finnish Music, awarded $1,000.00 Music Saint Croix, Pure Imagination, awarded $2,500.00 Metropolitan Symphony Orchestral Association, MSO Presents "The Boor", awarded $1,000.00 Belwin Conservancy, Prairie Photo Exhibit with Western Wisconsin Photo Club and The Phipps Center for the Arts, awarded $1,000.00 Artreach St Croix, Taking the Show on the Road: Mobile Art Gallery tours Western Wisconsin, awarded $1,500.00 The St. Croix Valley Foundation is a regional philanthropic organization that includes local affiliated funds dedicated to building lasting resources that serve the people, communities and environment of the St. Croix Valley region. For more information, please contact Angie Pilgrim at apilgrim@ scvfoundation.org or 715.386.9490.

A list of grant recipients follows:

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Josy Wood (L), Clear Lake, women’s second place finisher, gets ready to pass Doug Mills of New Richmond, and Jonathon Bratt of Amery. Photo credit—William Johnson.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Check the Out & About page in this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amery Free Press for more area events Amery FFA and Countryside Cooperative presents 7th Annual

Farm in the City Day Saturday, May 13, 7 to 11 a.m.

Dresser Osceola Garfield Fire Association

â&#x20AC;˘Petting Zoo for the children!

Questions? Call Derrick Meyer 715-554-0920

Syttende Mai

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

Wednesday, May 17 6 p.m.

Serving Scandinavian goodies baked by our church ladies Entertainment provided

by Cattail Moon String Band

South end of Amery on Hwy. 46

â&#x20AC;˘Pancakes (regular, chocolate chip and blueberry) Breakfast Links, Milk & Coffee Served from 7-11 a.m.

FREE WILL OFFERING

Help us celebrate

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Pancake Breakfast

AMERY COUNTRY STORE COUNTRYSIDE COOPERATIVE

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*LEFSE WILL BE FOR SALE*

Garfield Fire Station Downtown Wanderoos

This is a freewill offering dinner

Sunday, May 14 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rain or Shine

Freewill offering

COME SUPPORT YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT

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

715-268-9801

HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-Midnight Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

715-948-7777

Celebrate Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day with us!

Sunday, May 14

50% off Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dinner

50th Anniversary of

Richard & Marcia Van Arnam Saturday, May 13th 12-4 p.m.

American Legion, 311 Tuttle Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 RSVP to Becky at 612-860-2919 or becky.crane@gmail.com

2017 Amery Fall Festival

BUTTON DESIGN CONTEST

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC $50.00 prize for the winning design Theme: Falling Into Memories Size: Button must be sized to a 5â&#x20AC;? circle Media: Open, examples, graphic design, photography, drawing, painting, etc. If a photo is utilized, it must be taken by the entry of a local spot.

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

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

Clear Lake Golf Course

Not available w/any other coupon or special.

One coupon per table.

Good May 14, 2017

Clear Lake, Wis.

Space available for parties, meetings, etc.

Includes Full Soup and Salad Bar

Sunday, May 14

Groups of 10 or more, please call for reservations

HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. www.garibaldismexicanrestaurant.com HWY. 46/KELLER AVE.

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Sunday, May 14 Serving 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Featuring: Oven-Roasted Turkey, HoneyGlazed Ham, Chicken Tenders, BBQ Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Egg Bake, Vegetables, Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage, French Toast, Fresh Fruit, Dessert Bar and more!

Adults $13.95 Children 5-10 $6.95 Under 5 FREE RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED

Friday Fish Fry

Amery Family Restaurant 418 Keller Ave. S Amery 715-268-2100 Gift Certificates Available

Hours: 4:30-8:30 p.m.

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MAY 9, 2017

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This is where you will find Garage Sale ads Estate and Multi-Family Sale Something for everyone!

Tools, furniture, dishes, clothing (men’s, women’s and girl’s 4-7).

Friday, May 12, 8 am-4 pm

653 Park St., Amery

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

Thursday, May 11, 8-5 Lots of clothes, adult and child. Rocking chair, baby chair, booster seats, books, toys, handmade cotton dish cloths, handmade hats, various other craft items, misc. household goods.

336 Valley St., Amery

RUMMAGE SALE

Friday and Saturday, May 12 & 13 9 am-5 pm

Trinity Lutheran Church

1578 85th Ave./Co. Rd. F West of Amery

GARAGE SALE

Thurs. May 11, 9-5 Friday May 12, 8-1 RAIN OR SHINE

935 Sunflower Way, Amery

LOTS of household items, decor, dishes, electric keyboard, barstools, HD clothing, leather jackets and raingear, girls clothes 3T and smaller and 7-8, women’s clothes, 2 med. dog kennels, toys. PRICED TO SELL!

We love to hear from our subscribers, advertisers and readers. Here are the many ways you can contact us: Mail: Amery Free Press, Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 Phone: 715-268-8101 FAX: 715-268-5300 Email: Tom Stangl: tstangl@ theameryfreepress.com

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Jessica de la Cruz: editor@ theameryfreepress.com Pam Humpal: phumpal@ theameryfreepress.com Mike Jacob: classifieds@ theameryfreepress.com

Jump behind the wheel and get your wheels going somewhere Don’t sit back and spin your wheels aimlessly. Drive your truck, your career and your life forward with purpose as a respected member of the Schneider team.

Get traction in your career schneiderjobs.com 800-44-PRIDE

Diane Stangl: dstangl@ theameryfreepress.com Bette Elmer: belmer@ theameryfreepress.com Our offices are located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Monday - Friday

22nd Annual AMERY TRAIL DAYS

COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES Friday, June 2

Let us help you clean out your garage!!! Just place a Garage Sale Ad for Amery Trail Days Community-Wide Garage Sale and turn your unwanted items into cash!

Stop at the Amery Free Press office with your Amery Trail Days Garage Sale ad by Wednesday, May 24 at noon.

CASH IN ADVANCE

Advertise your Garage Sale by purchasing a $22 1x2” display ad in the Amery Free Press and The Tab . . . and we will located your Garage Sale on a special map of Amery in the May 30 issue.

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Mother’s Day Sunday, it’s National Nursing Home Week, lots of baseball Happy Mother’s Day to Moms every where!

A very special Mother’s Day greeting to my mother-in-law, Phyllis, to my daughter-in-laws, Ariel and Rachel, to Pounding my sister, Joanne, and to my sister-in-laws, the Elaine, Patty and Pavement Peg…you all deserved to be pampered this Pam Humpal weekend!

To show your Mom how much she is appreciated and loved today, and every day of the year, take her out to eat, surprise her with flowers, plants, gifts, or simply a greeting card.

And wrap it all in a very warm bear hug. Check throughout this issue for great Mother’s Day gift ideas.

“Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is GOLDEN AGE MANOR. The facility has been caring for residents for many years, and offers activities, programs, music, along with a family atmosphere. Golden Age Manor is located on the west side of Amery.

Along that same line, this is National Nursing Home Week. Willow Ridge Healthcare and Golden Age Manor has many activities planned for the weeklong celebration. Visit a nursing home soon…you will brighten someone’s day!

And also along that same line, this is National Nurses Week. A huge thank you to all nurses for the dedicated service you provide to your patients. Your commitment is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to the AHS Destination Imagination(DI) team for earning their way to the Global competition in Knoxville, and also to the AHS Chess Club for going on to the Supernationals tournament in Nashville. Good Luck!

Amery FFA welcomes you to the 7th Annual Farm in the City Day at the Amery Country Store-Countryside Cooperative on Saturday, May 13, from 7-11am. They will be serving pancakes(regular, chocolate chip, blueberry),

To place your help wanted ad in the Amery Free Press call 715-268-8101

Call Pam or Mike at the Amery Free Press to place your Classified Ads

breakfast links, milk and coffee with a free-will offering. You can also enjoy a petting zoo at the event. The Country Store is on Hwy 46 on the south end of town.

On Tuesday, May 30, the Amery Free Press will publish our annual Lake Edition which is distributed to our regular subscribers, and also hand delivered around Lake Wapogasset, Bear Trap Lake, and Lake Magnor. It is a great opportunity for area businesses to inform the public of their services, products, events, specials, location, store information, and hours.

Area businesses who would like to be a part of the AFP Lake Edition should please give me a call at 715-268-8101.

Deadline is Wednesday, May 24.

Unity Eagles - Back row, left to right, Coach Mike Morris, Coach Pete Raye, Troy Lessman, Bill Hendrickson, Brandon Johnson, Marc Ince, Rick Teschendorf, Travis Gjernig, Corey Peer, Allan Freer.

Congratulations to the Chet Johnson Women’s Bowling team for winning the championship this year. We had our annual bowling banquet last week with the cowgirl theme. As you can tell from the attached picture, our team got right in with the party.

Luck Cardinal Baseball team with the ALS ribbon painted on the field.

Back row, Bette, Pat. Middle row, Sid, Bev, Leslie.

Front row, Pam, Janet, Linda.

Happy Birthday on May 16 to our youngest son, Ryan. The years seem to go by very fast…and kids grow into wonderful adults! Enjoy your special day!

This is also National Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to all teachers for your dedication to your students, especially to the teachers we have in our family…hats off to you!

And thinking of those teachers, our sons, Matt and Ryan, both teach along

with being baseball coaches. So needless to say, our month of May is filled with baseball games, which is a great way to spend an evening.

Recently, Unity Eagle baseball celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the State Championship from 1992. They had the team and coaches announced before one of last week’s games. They also had the numbers retired for Coach Morris and Coach Raye, and they are displayed in center field. The picture shows the 1992 team standing, with the 2017 team kneeling in the front. Matt is standing with the “old-timers” second one from the right.

In recognition of ALS Awareness

Month, the Luck Cardinal baseball team has been holding various fundraisers during their home games. The money raised will be donated to the ALS Association to provide assistance to those dealing with this terrible disease. Thank you to everyone for your great support. The picture has Dave in the middle on the scooter, and Ryan standing right behind him along with the baseball team.

Full Moon is Wednesday, May 10…beware!

Have a great week, and once again, Happy Mothers Day to all!

FT- Production Supervisor Assistant Salaried Position Pay Based on Experience Previous Supervisory Experience a must 5 AM to 1:30 PM –Monday thru Friday Expect 40+ hours

FT-Screening Supervisor

Salaried Position Pay Based on Experience Previous Supervisory Experience a must 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday thru Thursday; If team works OT on Fridays must be available to lead team on Fridays.

Expect 40+ hours APPLY TODAY! www.gdsiswitches.com Send resumes to: Cheri Richards at richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

PHONE: 715-268-8101 | FAX: 715-268-5300

CLASSIFIEDS MAY 9, 2017

AMERY FREE PRESS

Upstairs 1 BR apartment

Available now in Clear Lake

FOR RENT AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

2 BR

On-site laundry and huge storage lockers, updated units, microwaves.

Rent based on 30% of income!

For those 62+ or disabled of any age.

$495/month includes garbage, lawn, snow.

W&D in unit.

Lease dep.

NO PETS

Equal Housing Opportunity

Sacia Rentals.com

1-800-944-4866 Ext. 1122

916 Minneapolis Ave. in Amery

715-832-0133

FOR RENT 2 BR townhome with attached garage Excellent in-town location. End unit w/private deck.

NO SMOKING. NO PETS.

FOR RENT

460 SF secure space

Rear Shoppes of Amery

$600 month plus utiliies and deposit

$250 per month

Call 715-688-9309 ask for Dan

Call Nate @ 715-441-1423

References required

FOR SALE

2007 Ford Expedition Fully loaded.

Trailer towing package. Black.

100,235 miles EXCELLENT CONDITION $9,500

715-491-3825

FOR SALE

16x80 Mobilehome

3 bedroom.

2 baths. Garage with workshop and storage cabinets

715-268-2042

Now Hiring!

Good Samaritan Society St. Croix Valley, is looking for

Evening & Night Shift RN’s & LPN’s

WILLOW RIDGE Amery, WI HEALTHCARE

Competitive pay and benefits offered.

SIGN ON BONUS

*$500 Sign-On Bonus* Currently has an opening for:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status.

(1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts) Please stop in and speak with Kristin or Michelle for more details

Casual Dietary Aide/Cook

Current Openings: •Product Handlers •Off Bearers •Moulder Operators •Machine Operators 2nd shift - Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm-2:00 am (overtime as required).

Must experience Term have Care provider in the area!in Long Term Care/Healthcare Contact Trudy Thiel at 715.268.8171

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic growth oriented company!

HELP WANTED

Part time Floral Designer wanted

FLORAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED Please call or stop by Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm

Please talk to Shelley for more details

1062 River Place Mall, Amery Phone 715-268-9000 www.stemsfromtheheart.com

215 Birch St. W, Amery

Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer in the building products industry, is seeking quality conscious, self-motivated, production associates to join our 2nd shift team at the Luck, WI location.

Come join our team and find out why Willow Ridge

Please contact Nicole Verdon at 715-268-8171 or Or email resume to tthiel@rphfcorp.com email resume to nverdon@rphfcorp.com

Amery Memory Care is looking for

We are growing!

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We offer a competitive starting wage, plus a shift incentive, a complete benefit package including paid vacation, holidays, 401(k) and pension along with a progressive work environment.

Social Services Director Healthcare is the premier Rehabilitation and Long

Join Our Team!

PT & FT Resident Care Assistants

Dietary Cook/Server in Amery

To find out more, visit good-sam.com/stcroixvalley.

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$500 Sign On Bonus with successful completion of 1st 6 months!

Sign On Bonus applies to FT Employees

FT & PT Electronic Assemblers Flexible schedules.

Starting pay between $7.74-$9.76 BOE No experience needed - on the job training

APPLY TODAY! www.gdsiswitches.com Send resumes to: Cheri Richards at richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

Milk Hauler Wanted Pickard Trucking

Please send your resume or apply in person to complete an application at:

Quanex Building Products Corporation Attn: Human Resources 501 Main Street S Luck, WI 54853 Quanex is an EEO employer. We maintain a smoke free, drug free work environment.

Amery, WI

Full-time Class A CDL and Tanker Endorsement required 12 hour days

Contact Bill at 651-247-3216

HELP WANTED Milltown Spray Shop

Lindus Construction, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Spray Shop Technician to provide quality finished millwork for windows, doors and construction divisions with staining, sanding and finish work, while keeping track of inventory; completing paperwork and following all safety rules and regulations in our Milltown shop. Desired qualification include: minimum of 1 years’ experience in painting/staining, high school diploma/GED and working knowledge of light hand tools. Resumes for this full-time position will be accepted until position is filled.

For more information about position and benefits, visit www.lindusconstruction.com; email resume to employment@lindusco.com or apply in person at 879 Hwy 63, Baldwin, WI. No phone calls.

Lindus Construction Inc./Midwest LeafGuard is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Lakeside Foods - New Richmond, WI

LAKESIDE FOODS is looking to fill the following SEASONAL positions:

SEASONAL FIELD HARVEST OPERATORS & FIELD SCOUTS •Position available from July-Sept.

•No CDL License necessary •Starting Wages at $10/hour •OT paid after 40 hrs/wk

Interested applicants should apply through email, fax, or in person.

660 N. 2nd Street, New Richmond, WI Email: ekunze@lakesidefoods.com Phone (715) 716-4979 M/F/D/V Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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FOR RENT

$750 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT! We have immediate availability

FREE licensed nursing assessment is included!

For more info or to schedule a tour, please call 715-327-4888!

107 East Oak Street, Frederic, WI

$500 Sign On Bonus with successful completion of 1st 6 months!

Looking For:

2 Full Time Screen Printers

Four 10 hour days Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 am-4 pm No experience needed - on the job training

APPLY TODAY! www.gdsiswitches.com

First year Rent FREE

715-671-3654

Opportunities in Health Care!

LPN/RN Night Shift • Part-time CNAs - $500 Sign On Bonus Flexible Scheduling • Full-time Nights Part-time Days & PMs

If interested please contact: Kristal Moen, Administrator CCH of Osceola, 2650 – 65th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-1119 or kristal.moen@cchosceola.org Application available online at www.cchosceola.org

Now Hiring!

Deadline for the Classified page is Friday noon

Good Samaritan Society St. Croix Valley, is now hiring Housekeeping - Part-time days.

Competitive benefits offered.

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Traditions of Frederic Assisted Living is hiring!

Full Time PM and Overnight positions available Please email resumes to Stephanie@traditionsofFrederic.com or stop in to fill out an application.

715-327-4888 107 Oak St. East, Frederic, WI 54837

To find out more, visit good-sam.com/stcroixvalley.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status.

Open Positions in our Molding and Finishing Departments

APPLY TODAY. START TOMORROW.

Mon-Thurs 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Starting pay $14-$15/hr. or more depending on experience REQUIREMENTS: HS Diploma or GED Be able to lift 50 lbs.

Drug Test and Physical required.

ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE, POLK & BURNETT COUNTY

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St. Croix Castings, Inc. 415 Best Rd Woodville, WI 54028

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815 U.S. HWY. 8 ST. CROIX FALLS, WI 54024

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Polk County offers careers that Matter Join us to make a difference, together we will strengthen our community!

We cannot function without great employees - talented, caring professionals are rewarded with a great, competitive total rewards package.

Intermediate Support Polk County Government Center Full-time - Non-Exempt Position $17.39

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Good Samaritan Society – St. Croix Valley is now hiring fulland part-time CNAs. Competetive benefits offered.

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Screen Printers Five 8 hour days 5:30 am-2 pm

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This position provides general administrative support to the Human Services Department’s Children & Families unit, utilizing strong customer service and fundamental principles and concepts of bookkeeping and data processing. Requires an Associate Degree in Accounting, Human Services, or a related field, with 3 years recent work experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Deadline to apply: May 17, 2017

Health Information Technician Full-time - Non-Exempt Position

Government Center Starting Wage: DOQ

Responsible for the maintenance, storage and processing of all medical records and electronic health record (EHR) data in our Human Services Department. Requires an Associates degree in Medical Records Technology and must be a Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator, through AHIMA. Experience in the Behavioral/ Mental Health field preferred.

Deadline to apply: May 17, 2017 Child Support Specialist Polk County Justice Center Full-time - Non-Exempt Position $18.39 Independently gathers, examines and evaluates information for the establishment, modification and enforcement of child support orders, in accordance with the Child Support Enforcement Program Rules and Regulations under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. Requires an Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, legal secretarial science, criminal justice or closely related legal field with related work experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Deadline to apply: May 22, 2017 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

MAY 9, 2017

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Job Fair JOIN OUR AWARD WINNING TEAM

Thursday, May 18th 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

At Jack Link’s One Snack Food Lane, Minong

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS We will be holding interviews on the spot with possible hiring the same day.

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Netherland named new Executive Director of Polk County EDC Healy to retire from organization after seven years as leader Balsam Lake, Wis. – The Polk County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors announced that it has hired Vince Netherland of Balsam Lake to be the next executive director of the organization. Netherland will succeed long-time PCEDC executive director Steve Healy who announced earlier this year he would be stepping down to retire.

“It has been my privilege and opportunity to lead PCEDC since February 2010,” Healy said. “I want to thank everyone who supported me and the organization in this effort. Polk County has tremendous potential to grow and prosper and I am very comfortable leaving the leadership role of this organization in the capable hands of Vince Netherland. I am excited Healy about retirement which will allow me to spend more quality time with family, friends and the great outdoors. I have enjoyed every day working with you - and for you.”

The Polk County Economic Development Corporation is a public-private organization that encourages and promotes economic development and capital investment in Polk County to create and retain quality jobs, enhance the tax base and facilitate positive sustainable growth.

“We have been incredibly fortunate to have Steve Healy lead this organization for the past seven years,” said Xcel Energy’s Brian Elwood, current PCEDC Board of Directors president. “Steve’s unwavering commitment to supporting, retaining and attracting businesses in Polk County grew this organization to be the valuable resource that it is today.”

“At the same time, we are pleased to announce Vince Netherland as our next executive director and know that he will continue to provide a high quality of support to our public and private partners,” Elwood said.

Netherland is a retired executive from Eli Lilly where he worked for nearly 30 years in a variety of corporate functions.

During his time with Eli Lilly, Netherland worked with physicians, health maintenance organizations, hospitals and clinics while leading sales teams in western Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. After retiring in 2013, NethNetherland erland and his wife, LuAnn, moved to Balsam Lake where they continue to reside today.

“Polk County has tremendous people and resources that make it a great place for businesses to be successful,” Netherland said. “I am excited to work with business leaders, elected officials, people interested in starting a business, municipalities and other stakeholders to generate additional economic development and job growth in our communities.”

Netherland earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Administration from the University of Evansville and a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Purdue University.

Netherland is active in the community and serves as a substitute teacher in the Balsam Lake Schools.

He is also a member of the Balsam Lake Chamber of Commerce, volunteer for Freedom Fest and Winter Fest and member of the Polk County Historical Society.

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Johnson Motors of St. Croix Falls

Johnson Motor Sales Inc.

2180 US Hwy. 8

620 Deere Drive

St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

New Richmond, WI 54017

Local 715-483-2000

Local 715-246-2261

www.jmscf.com

www.johnsonmotorsales.com

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MSRP $65,920 Payment $887

*10,000 miles per year, 39 months, $2,000 Due at Start, OAC, TTL and WI Transfer Plate included.

Ladies Night with a Cause Friday, May 5, 2017

Johnson Motor Sales hosted their first annual Ladies Night with a Cause for Turningpoint. During this event over 50 local companies came together to raise $2,729 for Turningpoint. Turningpoint is support among of other facets for victims of sexual and domestic violence.

A special thank you to the corporate sponsors: Celebrations Party Rental, ASIL Design, and Johnson Motor Sales.

"We are very thankful for all the generous support we received from the communities and sponsors. We look forward to host this event next year and double the donation goal!" -Katie Wagner, Customer Care Mgr. Thank you to all companies that donated to the silent auction and/or hosting a table: General Motors, Berried Treasures, Breaktime Café, Nest Egg, Champs Sports Bar & Grill, Chickadee Do Da, CMK-Energy, Doterra, Grandma Dotties Dips, Healing Ways, Iron Images By Homer, Isagenix, ItWorks Global, Jamberry, LulaRoe, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Norwex, Perfectly Posh, Roden+Fields, Scentsy, Steeped tea, Thirty-One, Three Generations, Thrive, Tupperware, Wellness and Dietary, Xyngular, Younique, AmericInn, Apple Blossom, Barley John's, Beth's Jewelry Shop, Captain PJ's BBQ, Cedar Lake Teas, Countryside Vet, Culver's, Douville Bakery, Edna Early, Family Fresh, Farm & Home, Fantastic Sams, Gibby's, Hair Company & Spa, Hallmark/Bean Bag Coffee House, Lumber Jack Liquors, New Richmond 8 Theatre, Not Justa Café, Pete's Pizza, Ready Randys, Rusty's Watering Hole & Chowhouse, Shoots & Stems, Table 65 Bistro, WESTconsin Realty, Wild Badger, 1st National Bank, and 45th Parallel Distillery.